Bongiwe Clementine Gune (23), one of the top graduates in the Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law, attributed her outstanding achievement to the support she received from her lecturers. Gune, who hails from Newcastle, obtained a National Diploma in Logistics Management on Thursday, 16 May 2019 at the King Bhekuzulu Hall. “I am feeling ecstatic…
Friday, 17 May 2019 marked the day Nhlakanipho Mhlonishwa Buthelezi, a University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Bachelor of Nursing Science graduate, saw his life turn around for the better. Buthelezi’s degree was conferred with distinction. Incidentally, the names Nhlakanipho and Mhlonishwa mean brilliance and honourable, respectively. When he graduated, Buthelezi was thus honoured for his brilliance….
Dr Anneke van Biljon, a University of Zululand (UNIZULU) lecturer, graduated with a PhD in Human Movement Science on Friday, 17 May 2019 at the institution’s KwaDlangezwa Campus. Her study was an in-depth focus on physical activity and cardio metabolic health for the past ten years. During this time, she produced eight high-impact publications in…
When Khayelihle Madlopha walked through the gates of the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) three years ago, he swore to settle for nothing less than academic excellence. His name would be counted among those of UNIZULU alumni who have flown the university flag very high. Achieving his goal was never going to come easily though; it…
Driven by her desire to live in a world where equality and the respect for human dignity were the status quo, Nontobeko Zulu, enrolled for a Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) in 2015. “My inspiration to study law has always been my passion for an unbiased and equitable society. I have always…
The popular saying that alludes to everything happening for a reason is a present-day reality for Vukani Nqobani Ntombela, a 32-year-old University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Bachelor of Laws graduate who received his degree on Thursday, 16 May at the KwaDlangezwa Campus. In his childhood, Ntombela, whose full title is His Royal Highness Prince Vukani Ntombela,…
One could say that when Albert Einstein indicated that “intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death”, he had 43-year-old Ntokozo Bhengu in mind. Bhengu was conferred with an Honours degree in Public Administration at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), KwaDlangezwa Campus on Thursday, 16 May 2019. In 1995, shortly after matriculating,…
A university’s greatest achievement is producing high-calibre graduates who, apart from possessing traits of leadership, empathy and compassion, will make significant contributions to the development of the country. Alungile Dalubuhle Langeni, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Sociology at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) on Wednesday, 15 May 2019, is an example…
With KwaZulu-Natal known as the biggest tourist attraction in South Africa, Julius “Smiling Assassin” Mathe did not find it difficult choosing a career path to follow when he completed his matric on the outskirts of Jozini in Umkhanyakude District Municipality. He enrolled for a Bachelor of Tourism Studies at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU). Three…
Twenty-two-year-old Minah Zanele Dludla from eNgwelezane Township in Empangeni describes herself as a friendly and compassionate individual who loves interacting with people. It is these traits that led her to enrol for a Bachelor of Social Work degree at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) in 2015. Dludla was conferred with her degree on Wednesday, 15…
