UNIZULU ALUMNI

Author: Mmeli Gwebu

Nomcebo Mthetwa

Nomcebo Mthethwa who is fondly known as Cebo was born in Mtubatuba, Ophaphasi. She went to school at Ekusasalethu High School and matriculated in 1998. In 1999 she enrolled at UNIZULU in the Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law where she pursued studies in Economics. On completing her undergraduate studies, she enrolled for post graduate […]

Zulu Royal Princess Obtains Master’s Degree

The annual University of Zululand (UNIZULU) graduation ceremonies, which began on Monday, 5 July 2021, are a culmination of the hard work and many years of sacrifice made by students, parents and lecturers alike. This Faculty of Arts virtual graduation session marked a joyous occasion for the Zulu royal family as Her Royal Highness (HRH) […]

Mhlungu’s Quest for Success in Media Field

As a child, 22-year-old Anathi Mhlungu had a fascination with the world of media- from television broadcasting to the captivating art of filmmaking. When she discovered how great of a communicator she was in high school, there was not even a shred of doubt which career path she would follow after matriculating. In 2018, her […]

Mr. Nduduzo Brian Gcabashe

Mr. Nduduzo Brian Gcabashe was born on 10 May 1993 in Nembe Reserve in Mandeni and enrolled as at the University of Zululand in 2012 to pursue a degree in education (Bed), which he completed in 2015. The following year he enrolled for an Honours degree in Education at the same university. His love for […]

Dr Nonhlanhla Myeni

From Hlabisa to UNIZULU by bus The story of Dr Nonhlanhla Myeni a UNIZULU alumnus is truly amazing and certainly inspiring. Nonhlanhla was born in Hlabisa, a town in the in the district of uMkhanyakude. She completed her matric education in one of the local schools and headed to UNIZULU to further her education albeit, […]

Dr Lindiwe Siziwe Ngobese

Dr Lindiwe Ngobese was born in Msinga and raised by her mother who was a teacher. On passing matric, Dr Ngobese enrolled to train as a teacher at Indumiso College of Education in 1990. Even though teaching was not her first choice, her love for children made that career choice somewhat bearable. In 2008, Dr […]

Thembelihle Brightness Madondo

Thembelihle Brightness Madondo, fondly known as Lihle was born in 1969 in the township of Umlazi situated 22km south of Durban. In KZN. Lihle always dreamt of being a doctor and when she passed matric with good results in Maths and Science, pursuing her childhood dream was only logical. Unfortunately, this dream was to be […]

Dr Dumisani Mncube

Dr Dumisani Mncube was born in 1974 in Nqutu in an area know as Mvunyane. On matriculating he enrolled at UNIZULU and in 1999 obtained a BSc degree, majoring in Maths and Science. In the year2000 he obtained an Honours degree. Not easily satisfied with his qualifications, Dr Mncube continued to study and among his […]

Siyanda Mabutho Dominic Manqele

Mr Siyanda Mabutho Dominic Manqele, a UNIZULU alumnus, is having a second spell as a UNIZULU employee. Siyanda has recently re-joined the University of Zululand as a manager I Research Ethics and postgraduate studies. Siyanda Manqele was born in Hlabisa in October 1989. He started his primary education at Malusi Omuhle Catholic school in Hlabisa […]

ROBBEN ISLAND TO WALL STREET AUTHOR CONFERRED WITH AN HONORARY DOCTORATE IN ECONOMICS

The University of Zululand bestowed an honorary doctorate in Economics to Mr Gaby Magomola on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 at the KwaDlangezwa Campus. Mr Magomola is the Director of Development Bank of Southern Africa, and is one of South Africa’s respected business leaders, an ex-banker and author. He has also been at the forefront of […]