Zanele and Zandile Gumede are identical twins. They were conceived from one egg; were born together and would later even conceive their own children approximately three weeks apart. In fact, during the interview for this story, the twins would finish each other’s sentences; a clear sign that they know each other like the palm of…

In order to break the vicious cycle that South Africa finds itself caught in, it does not need just any teachers, but those that are well qualified and professional and thus able to assist the country in breaking the chains it currently finds itself shackled in. This was the sentiment of Dr James Keevy, Chief…

“Before my mother passed on, she made me promised that I would make my grandmother proud. I hope she is looking down and is proud”. These were the words of Mukelwa Majola, a Bachelor of Library and Information Science graduand who was honoured as one of the top academic achievers within Arts Faculty during the…

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…

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…

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…

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…