19 March 2014
Volume: 2
Issue: 9
UDkt Mosa Moshabela.

Oyinhloko YoMnyango WezeMpilo ZaseMakhaya Uthole Uxhaso LwezeMfundo Lwe-NRF

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Inhloko yoMnyango wezeMpilo yaseMakhaya onguNgoti Omkhulu uDkt Mosa Mashabela unikezelwe ngoxhaso lwezimali oluvela kwi-National Research Foundation (NRF)...

From left: Mr Nazim Gani; Mr Babu Baijoo; Cllr. TE Maphumulo, Mayor of Mkhambathini Municipality; Cllr. Yusuf Bhamjee; MEC Ina Cronje; and Cllr Chris Ndlela.

Freedom Flame Burns Bright on Pietermaritzburg Campus

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The 20 Years of Freedom Flame, the major symbol of the celebrations of 20 years of demoracy and freedom in South Africa, was recently on UKZN’s Pietermaritzburg campus.

Internationals at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Ricksha Bus Tour of Durban for Internationals

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About 30 internationals at UKZN enjoyed a tour of Durban aboard the Ricksha bus recently visiting a variety of attractions in and around the city.

Law students attending the Student Chapter meeting.

Law Students Urged to Read More

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Supervising Attorney Ms Romola Rapiti urged Law students to read more, especially on Case Law, during her address titled: “Careers at Legal Aid”.

Dr Kathleen Pithouse-Morgan (left) with Professor Theresa Chisanga at the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Research Conference.

UKZN Academic Speaks at Walter Sisulu Research Conference

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Senior Lecturer in UKZN’s Teacher Development Studies in the School of Education, Dr Kathleen Pithouse-Morgan, was a guest speaker at the Walter Sisulu University...

UKZN’s Chief Finance Officer, Mr Bulelani Mahlangu; Consumer Journalist, Ms Wendy Knowler and Executive Director: Corporate Relations, Mr Lesiba Seshoka.

Teach Schoolchildren About Consumer Rights, says Astute Consumer Watchdog

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Consumer issues should be taught at schools in South Africa so young people are made aware of their rights as consumers from an early age, says well-known Consumer Journalist, Ms Wendy Knowler.
Professor Paulus Zulu and Professor Cheryl Potgieter discussing the significance of the Social Cohesion Committee.

UKZN Academics on Provincial Social Cohesion Committee

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Two senior UKZN academics have been appointed by Provincial Government to serve on a Social Cohesion Committee.

Ms Vuyiswa Mtyongwa.

Master’s Student Selected for Training Programme at WHO

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A Master’s student working in genetics and birth defects notifications in the School of Clinical Medicine, Ms Vuyiswa Mtyongwa, has been selected to attend a training programme on the Surveillance and Prevention of Birth Defects and Preterm Birth...

Dr Maheshvari Naidu, an Anthropologist in the School of Social Sciences.

Anthropologist Delivers Keynote Address at Higher Education Conference

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An Anthropologist in the School of Social Sciences, Dr Maheshvari Naidu, delivered a keynote address at the 2nd International Conference in Higher Education Research (ICHER 2014) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The BOLD 2014 Committee, from left: Mr Nhlanhla Khuluse; Mr Ntshembo Ndhlozi; Ms Thandeka Shabane; Mr Ndabenhle Mdletshe; Ms Mmathapelo Motaung; Mr Ntando Mbatha and Mr Maletsoko Masha.

BOLD 2014!

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UKZN’s Business Organisational & Leadership Development (BOLD) initiative is gearing up for an exciting and informative series of events in 2014 and beyond.

Professor Cheryl Potgieter (front, second left) with staff and jazz ensemble musicians of UKZN and VCU.

Collaboration Concert a “Jazz Hit”

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The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and UKZN collaboration Concert held at the University’s Centre for Jazz and Popular Music has been hailed as a “huge success”.

Mrs Dumile Gumede.

New Principle Programme Officer for School of Nursing and Public Health

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Former Co-ordinator for UKZN’s Open Learning Network, Mrs Dumile Gumede, has been appointed the Principal Programme Officer in the School of Nursing and Public Health.

UKZN students with Dr Mabutho Sibanda (third left), UKZN Finance Lecturer and Mr Naeem Asvat of SAICA.

Taking Money Matters to the Youth

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UKZN’s College of Law and Management Studies participated in the 2014 Child and Youth Finance Summit hosted by the Provincial Department of Treasury under the theme: “Taking money matters to our children”.

Some of the UKZN staff members at the Onboarding programme on the Westville campus.

2014 Onboarding Programme Underway

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New employees were welcomed to the University at an Onboarding programme held over two days on the Westville campus. A further two similar events will be held in July and October.