You do not necessarily need to be a top student at school or at the beginning of your studies at university to progress from there to become a lecturer. Indeed, with the Thuthuka bursary team behind you, as well as the support of family and teachers, even those who start out as ‘average’ learners can …
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The recent African Thought Forum Series webinar saw a robust discussion taking place on the pros and cons of black economic empowerment (BEE). From the discourse, it was evident that although BEE was developed with the best intentions, its policies still require revisiting and amendment in order to fulfil their purpose. The event was organised …
Dr Andrew Enaifoghe graduated with a PhD in Public Administration on Tuesday, 6 July 2021. His is a story of not losing sight of one’s dreams. This dynamic young African researcher, enthusiastic presenter, avid reader, preacher and inspirational writer was born and raised in Nigeria by Mr and Mrs Enaifoghe Salami. He is the first …
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Hlengiwe Zulu became the first in her family to graduate from university. She has a diploma in commercial administration. On Tuesday, 6 July 2021, she obtained her second qualification in public administration from the University of Zululand (UNIZULU). And boy did she graduate in style- with 20 distinctions at the age of forty-six! On her …
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, …
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The University of Zululand Business Management head, Doctor Makhosazana Faith Vezi-Magigaba has been unanimously elected by all 26 universities as the Deputy Chairperson of the national Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Communities of Practice (CoP) for Entrepreneurship Research. EDHE is a unit under Universities South Africa (USAf). The event was centred on encouraging entrepreneurship …
Born and bred in the rural areas of Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, Sinelizwi Nyangindlela has always dreamt of being instrumental in the fight for an equal society. Being accepted to study towards a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) has therefore brought her closer to reaching her goal. In …
Law Student’s Dream of an Inclusive Society Begins Read More »
The recognition of human rights is the bedrock of our constitutional democracy. It embodies the triumph of our freedom over struggles against social, economic and political injustice. As one of the most progressive canon of rights the world over, it is no mean feat to ensure that our constitutionally inherent rights are adequately protected. Indeed, …
Understanding and Promoting Human Rights Culture at the Workplace By Dr Mafuku Tholaine Matadi Senior Lecturer in Law department. The significance of human rights at the international and domestic level cannot be understated. The United Nations (UN) describes human rights as those rights that are inherent in our nature and without which one cannot live …
Human Rights Day is commemorated yearly on 21 March to remind South Africans about the sacrifices that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in South Africa. Naturally, the entire month of March has become synonymous with human rights awareness. This year, we commemorate human rights month under the theme: “The year of unity, …
