The Department of Recreation and Tourism recently hosted a webinar where a panel discussion on the results of the research conducted as part of the EU-funded Erasmus+ SUCSESS project took place. The Erasmus+ SUCSESS project is a three-year collaboration between six universities in South Africa, Finland and the United Kingdom (UK). It is aimed at…

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU), through the Faculty of Science and Agriculture, recently hosted a webinar which formed part of the institution’s ongoing lecture series to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The webinar zoomed in on Covid-19, looking at how it started, how it spreads and the impact this pandemic has had. The guest speaker for…

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Siphiweyinkosi B. Mtshali, who assumed the Manager: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) position in the Institutional Planning Department on 1 September 2019. Mtshali reports directly to the Executive Director: Institutional Planning. His role encompasses supporting the OHS responsibilities of all units by assisting…

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is pleased to welcome newly appointed Lebohang Bosiu, who assumed the Manager: Risk and Compliance position. Bosiu joined the University on 1 September 2020. He is an experienced compliance, internal audit and governance professional with a demonstrated history of working in both private and public sector. He holds a strong…

Dear Student The University has received the first delivery of laptops, which will be distributed to students from Tuesday 25 August 2020. Students who opt into the laptop scheme will have to complete a form to confirm that they agree to the fact that the cost of the laptop will be charged to their student…

Siphelele Khomo, a senior lecturer within the University of Zululand’s Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law, has recently been honoured by African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) for her innovative efforts in the academic space. A non-profit organisation, AWCA was established in 2002 with the aim of identifying potential female African chartered accountants in order to…

Opinion Piece by Prof MR Kgaphola The minister of higher education, science and innovation recently released a report of a Ministerial Task Team (MTT) whose core mandate was to investigate the paucity and marginalisation of South African black academics in our universities. The MTT investigation has laid bare the harsh realities and the systemic barriers…

13 July 2020 It has come to the attention of Management that an SMS statement was published on the 10th August 2020 calling for students to come to Campus on the 13th August 2020 to sign a document confirming that they shall remain registered students. The statement purports to be an announcement by University Management….

  I am proud of African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA ) for the ongoing Leadership and mentorship role they provide  to Women. I commend AWCA for recognizing the leadership and tenacity of Siphelele Khomo(CA), a change maker who has dedicated her life and career to advancing women in Accountancy. It is under Mrs Khomo persistent…

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is rejoicing with academic Dr Nokukhanya Jili who has joined the National African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) National Governing Council for a three-year term wherein she will represent academics in South Africa. Her appointment comes after she was nominated by the South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM)…