11 September 2021
Volume: 9
Issue: 39
Law alumnus Mr Njabulo Ntombela (left) and his great-grandmother Ms Nomkikilizo Ntombela.

Alumnus Admitted as Attorney of the High Court

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Bachelor of Laws graduate, Mr Njabulo Ntombela who brought the UKZN Law 2019 Autumn Graduation ceremony to a standstill when he honoured his great-grandmother, Ms Nomkikilizo Ntombela by leading her onto the Graduation stage where she was ceremoniously capped and hooded, has been admitted as Attorney of the High Court.

Dr Lliane Loots accepts the BASA Chairperson’s Advocacy Award.

JOMBA! Wins Chairperson’s Advocacy Award at 24th Annual BASA Awards

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The JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) within the College of Humanities won this year’s Chairperson’s Advocacy Award at the virtual Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Awards.

Poster on genetic testing produced as part of a public engagement grant awarded to UKZN on innovative communication related to biotechnology by the NRF/SAASTA.

New Educational Resource on Genetic Testing

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An exciting new resource on genetic testing has been produced as part of a grant awarded by the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF), to UKZN.

Ms Juhi Hansraj.

An Unhappy Women’s Month

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In the past, Women’s Month was a time to celebrate strong, powerful, resilient women in our country.

Mr Luthando Molefe named one of the TOP 10 Outstanding Young Persons in South Africa for 2021.

Education Student Flies UKZN Flag High

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Master of Education student Mr Luthando Molefe has been named as one of the TOP 10 Outstanding Young Persons in South Africa for 2021 in the category: Academic Leadership and/or Accomplishment by Junior Chamber International South Africa Top Outstanding Young Persons (JCI SA TOYP).

NPO, The Wireless Female Network donated sanitary towels for UKZN students. From left are Ms Michelle Beaumont, UKZN’s Ms Hazel Langa, Mr Shaldon Magurno, UKZN’s Ms Normah Zondo and NPO Director, Ms Valerie Naidoo.

Sanitary Towel Donation for UKZN Students

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In a new partnership between UKZN’s Corporate Relations Division (CRD) and The Wireless Female Network, 18 UKZN students will receive a two-month supply of sanitary towels.

From left: Professor Beulah Shekar, Professor Ncoza Dlova and our heroes, Drs Lerato Khathali, Tende Makofane and Thembi Mbebe.

Academics Can be Bullies Too

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A webinar hosted by the College of Health Sciences focused on academic bullying and its impact on students.

Dr Simphiwe Patric Madikizela.

Webinar Explores the Crafting and Implementation of Business Strategies during COVID-19

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Seasoned strategic executive and FNB Home Finance’s Client Experience Head Dr Simphiwe Patric Madikizela delivered a webinar titled: Crafting and Implementing Business Strategies during the COVID-19 Pandemic uncertainty.

Colloquium hosted in honour of Women’s Month to stop violence against women.

College Hosts Colloquium on Eradicating Gender-Based Violence

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The College of Law and Management Studies hosted a two-day colloquium in commemoration of Women’s Month under the theme: Eradicating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Harassment: Are We Doing Enough?
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Are Known Sperm Donor Agreements Worth the Paper they are Printed On? Recent High Court Judgment Suggests they are Not as Secure as People Think

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Making use of sperm donors is a necessary step for many people who want a child but cannot do so without medical assistance.

Miss Athingahangwi Ramabulana with her employees.

Medical Student Establishes a Catering Business to Serve Students

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Fourth-year Medical student at UKZN’s Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, Miss Athingahangwi Ramabulana has established a student catering business, Athinga’s Corner.

From left: Ms Juhi Hansraj, Professor Brian McArthur, Advocate Victoria Balogun and Mr Bathandwa Mki, and the commemorative plaque on the Westville campus.

Commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the Women’s March

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Members of UKZN’s College of Law and Management Studies put their green fingers to work to honour Helen Joseph, Lilian Ngoyi, Rahima Moosa, Albertina Sisulu and Sophia Wiliams-De Bruyn who led the march of 20 000 women to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956.

Top from left: Dr Miranda Young-Jahangeer, Dr Phumelele Zakwe, Professor Cecile Gerwel Proches; Professor Noluthando Matsiliza. Bottom from left: Dr Janet Muthuki; Professor Sarasvathie Reddy; Professor Yanga Zembe Zondi and Dr Sandra Pitcher.

College of Humanities Hosts Women in Leadership Symposium

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The College of Humanities hosted a virtual Women in Leadership symposium under the theme Leading with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

UKZN Master’s in Drama students Mr Sabelo Cele and Ms Thobile Maphanga.

UKZN Drama Students Premiere New Works at JOMBA!

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The JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) within the College of Humanities showcased the premiere of six dynamic Durban choreographers’ new works, two by UKZN Drama students.

The open dialogue on the recent unrest detailed perspectives on the Humanities and socio-economic transformation in KwaZulu-Natal.

Open Dialogue on the Unrest: Perspectives on the Humanities and Socio-Economic Transformation in KZN

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Under the leadership of the Chair of the Humanities Institute, Professor Jannie Smit, UKZN’s College of Humanities recently hosted an open dialogue on the recent unrest, focusing on perspectives on the Humanities and socio-economic transformation in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).

Presenters at the Women Empowerment webinar (from left): Miss Aphiwe Gwamanda, Miss Khatijah Aboobaker and Miss Tina Maqokolo with host Miss Sabathile Ndlovu and event organiser Miss Namutula Mukelabai.

UKZN Students Celebrate Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship

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Enactus UKZN and UKZN’s Finance Society hosted a Women’s Month event themed, Get Ready to be Empowered.

Panelists at the webinar, from left: Professor Henry Wissink, Mr Hamish Erskine, Ms Phindile Makwakwa, Ms Azwifaneli Mphaphuli and Professor Brian McArthur.

UKZN Hosts Webinar on Plans to Rebuild the SA/KZN Brand

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The College of Law and Management Studies (CLMS) in partnership with the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs hosted part two of the Aerotropolis Institute Africa (AIA) Webinar series on Developing Resilient Aerotropoli.

Panelists at the webinar, from left: Mme Bineta Diop, Dr Gcina Mhlophe, Professor Fikile Mazibuko and Ms Normah Zondo.

Webinar on Women, Peace and the Security Agenda in Africa

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UKZN’s Corporate Relations Division (CRD) celebrated Women’s Month by hosting a webinar on Women, Peace and the Security Agenda in Africa.

Ms Mary Papayya, trainer for the virtual media and writing skills workshop.

Virtual Workshop on Media and Writing Skills

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UKZN’s Corporate Relations Division (CRD) hosted a virtual media and writing skills workshop for communication practitioners facilitated by media professional and trainer Ms Mary Papayya.