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LOGISTICS REGARDING RETURN OF STUDENTS ON 4 MARCH 2019

LOGISTICS REGARDING RETURN OF STUDENTS ON 4 MARCH 2019

As communicated previously, the academic activities at the University of Zululand will resume on Monday 4 March 2019. Residences will also open on Monday 4 March 2019. A number of students have been deregistered due to involvement in being financially unblocked fraudulently or submitting illegitimate matric certificates. These students are encouraged to report to the […]

Update: Academic activities and NSFAS allowances

Update: Academic activities and NSFAS allowances

27 February 2019 The University management had several engagements with the SRC administrator (Ms N Zulu) about the resuming of academic activities and the payment of NSFAS allowances for the rest of 2019. A decision was taken that academic activities at the University of Zululand will resume on Monday 4 March 2019. Management is still […]

STUDENTS COMMUNIQUE

STUDENTS COMMUNIQUE

The University Management condemns in the strongest sense the violence and criminal acts of the students during protest action of the last few days. This includes the stealing of computer equipment, the burning of vehicles and buildings as well as the fact that students started these activities in the middle of the night which clearly […]

UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND CLOSED-(KWA-DLANGEZWA & RICHARDS BAY CAMPUSES)

UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND CLOSED-(KWA-DLANGEZWA & RICHARDS BAY CAMPUSES)

18 February 2019 Due to violent activities on and off campus last night and today at the University, all students are required to vacate both campuses in KwaDlangezwa and Richards Bay. All students by 3pm this afternoon are compelled to remove all their belongings from the residences and vacate the premises. No student will be […]

2019 GRADUATION CEREMONIES – CHANGE OF DATES

2019 GRADUATION CEREMONIES – CHANGE OF DATES

13 February 2019 The University at its Senate meeting which was held on Wednesday, 13 February 2019 pronounced changes to the 2019 graduation schedule. The University graduation ceremonies will now be held from Monday, 13 May – Friday, 17 May 2019. The change has been necessitated by the announcement made by the President of the […]

Making Overall Health a Priority

Making Overall Health a Priority

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Campus Health Clinic began its annual First Things First (FTF) campaign yesterday (Tuesday, 12 February) at the KwaDlangezwa Campus where it was well-received by students. The FTF programme is an initiative of the Higher Education and Training HIV/AIDS Programme (HEAIDS) which aims to amplify the notion of making one’s health […]

NSFAS ALLOWANCES UPDATE

NSFAS ALLOWANCES UPDATE

In 2019 all NSFAS allowances (including book/device allowances) will be paid into the chosen bank accounts of students as per NSFAS guideline. There will be no allowances on the pockets in the FUNDI cards this year and students are required (according to the NSFAS guideline) to manage their own cash flows and expenses. FUNDI will […]

NOTICE- FINAL DAY FOR 2019 UNDERGRADUATE REGISTRATION

NOTICE- FINAL DAY FOR 2019 UNDERGRADUATE REGISTRATION

Today, Friday 01 February 2019 is the final registration day for undergraduate students. Lectures will commence on Monday, 04 February 2019. The orientation programme for first-year students is also ending today.   We extend sincere gratitude to staff members for their dedication that translated into a successful 2019 Registration period. We also thank our students […]

Lungeo Mbokazi: Called to be a Teacher

Lungeo Mbokazi: Called to be a Teacher

“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” These words by an unknown author clearly depict Lungelo Mbokazi’s view of the teaching profession. Growing up in Bhanganoma area in kwaNongoma, Mbokazi, a Bachelor of Education (Honours) student, says he was inspired by many of his teachers […]