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Top Education Graduate in Awe of Accomplishment

Top Education Graduate in Awe of Accomplishment

Khanyisile Majola (24) has been a top achiever her entire schooling life yet she cannot fathom how she managed to top all her peers in the Faculty of Education. “I absolutely cannot believe it,” the Ulundi-born graduate said cheerfully. “I’m asking myself ‘why me?’. I mean, I was among thousands of students in my faculty […]

UNIZULU Graduate First to Obtain Degree Within Family

UNIZULU Graduate First to Obtain Degree Within Family

Phumlani Bonginhlanhla Ngema comes from a family that may have easily been ruled out as doomed by many in society but through hard work and perseverance, he has broken the cycle of poverty and dropping out of school by becoming the first person to graduate in his family. The 22-year-old from rural Mtubatuba graduated with […]

All Set for Graduations 2018

All Set for Graduations 2018

Monday, 7 May 2018, will see thousands of students from the University of Zululand descend the graduation stage during the University’s May Graduation Ceremonies as they finally reap the fruit of their hard work and dedication. This year, a total of 4034 students will graduate at the University of Zululand during its May Graduation Ceremonies […]

UNIZULU Rejoices as New Chancellor is Inaugurated

UNIZULU Rejoices as New Chancellor is Inaugurated

Yesterday (Wednesday, 25 April 2018), was a day of mass celebration and ululation at the University of Zululand as it inaugurated and swore in its new Chancellor, Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa, Raymond Mnyamezeli Mlungisi Zondo, at its iconic King Bhekuzulu Hall, KwaDlangezwa Campus. Chancellor Zondo was appointed by the University of Zululand Council […]

HONORARY DOCTORATE FOR HRM, KING GOODWILL ZWELITHINI

HONORARY DOCTORATE FOR HRM, KING GOODWILL ZWELITHINI

The University of Zululand has recognized the extensive philanthropic work undertaken by His Royal Majesty, King Zwelithini Goodwill, to alleviate poverty and sufferings amongst his subjects. To acknowledge the leadership of King Zwelithini, His Royal Majesty will be conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Social Work (honoris causa). To commemorate this grand historic event, the University of […]

Bringing Health and Wellness to the Fore

Bringing Health and Wellness to the Fore

In a bid to emphasise the value of taking care of one’s health, the University of Zululand hosted its annual free Health Screening Test Programme which started yesterday (Wednesday, 18 April 2018) and ended today (19 April 2018). Held at the University’s KwaDlangezwa main Campus, the event is organised by the University’s Employee Relations and […]

Dissecting Issues of Women and Children Abuse

Dissecting Issues of Women and Children Abuse

This morning (27 March 2018), the University of Zululand will host the Beyers Naudé Memorial Lecture during which former SA Public Protector, Professor Thuli Madonsela, will deliver a highly anticipated keynote address. A partnership between Kagiso Trust and the University of Zululand, the 2018 Beyers Naudé Memorial Lecture is set to be one of three […]

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo appointed UNIZULU Chancellor

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo appointed UNIZULU Chancellor

The University of Zululand is pleased to announce the appointment of the Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Raymond Mnyamezeli Mlungisi Zondo, as its new Chancellor. The appointment- which is valid for a five-year renewable term- was made by the University of Zululand Council on Saturday, 24 February 2018. In his role […]

LO Teachers Left Inspired

LO Teachers Left Inspired

Recently, the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) held its second annual Life Orientation (LO) Teachers’ Seminar which saw grade 12 LO teachers from the Zululand Education District being applauded for their significant role played in the lives of their pupils. The event- which was attended by teachers from Vryheid, Nongoma, Pongola and Ulundi regions- was also […]