Dr Joseph Lamlani Khathi lives his life with the unwavering conviction that whatever is impossible to man is surely possible to God. Considering the events of the retired teacher’s life, it is evident why he holds true to his belief. He has found himself rising above every seemingly challenging situation, all through the “grace and…
A pair of siblings, with incredible young minds, have each bagged a doctoral qualification from the Department of Public Administration at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU). Dr Daniel Nkosinathi Mlambo and Dr Victor Halalisani Mlambo are amongst hundreds of students who graduated during the Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law’s virtual graduation ceremony today (Tuesday,…
University of Zululand (UNIZULU) academic Dr Inocent Moyo, Head of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, has stood out as the supervisor with the highest number of graduates in the Faculty of Arts this year. He had a total number of eight graduating students; one of whom received a PhD degree and seven who…
The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering recently hosted a webinar during which Dr Kevin Brooks gave a talk entitled: “All models are wrong but some are useful – Model Predictive Control (MPC) in Industry”. From the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Dr Syamala Krishnannair took the initiative to arrange…
“The wheel of progress revolves relentlessly and all the nations of the world take their turn at the field-glass of human destiny. Africa will not retreat! Africa will not compromise! Africa will not relent! Africa will not equivocate! And she will be heard! Remember Africa!” – Robert Sobukwe. The University of Zululand hosted one of…
Kwesi Kwaa Prah University of Zululand Kwadlengezwa Introduction Democracy is ultimately more an ideal, a principle, than a formally constituted and historically fixed formula of government. To varying degrees and extents, it has featured in different societies at different points in history. In our times, the desirability of democracy as an overarching principle of social…
“We are part of highly distinguished women in society, we are out there to represent and shine as few women are making strides in higher education” those were the remarks of Shalo Mbatha, the Programme Director during the FAWiR launch. FAWIR was launched amidst much funfare as this capacity building programme within the Faculty of…
There is significant research that shows that environmental change leading to climate change is real and anthropogenic activities have played no less role in that transformation. This is one of the reasons why in 1972, the United Nations General Assembly chose the 5th of June as World Environment Day, to amplify the need for environmental…
On 13 June, the world celebrates International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD). The day is observed by millions of people across the world to raise awareness about the inherited genetic condition. Moreover, the purpose of this day is to stand in solidarity with people living with albinism through their triumphs and challenges. It is a…
Every year, June 15 is internationally recognised as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The aim of this day is to raise awareness of the elderly as a vulnerable group in society. The South African Council for the Aged highlight that older persons are all too often the victims of severe maltreatment. Covid 19 and the…
