Alumni Get-Togethers in Cape Town 2023

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UKZN’s Alumni Relations Office co-ordinated get-togethers for alumni in Cape Town on Friday, 24 and Saturday, 25 March. These events were particularly special as they were the first to be held in Cape Town after a lengthy absence due to COVID-19 protocols.

The first event took the form of afternoon tea at The Table Bay Hotel at the Waterfront and was hosted by the Alumni Relations team, Dr Qiniso Mlita (President and Chair of Convocation) and Ms Normah Zondo (Executive Director: Corporate Relations Division). Guests had the opportunity to network with one another and the UKZN staff in attendance.

The second event, a well-attended dinner at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, provided an opportunity for alumni, donors and friends of UKZN to renew acquaintance, meet fellow alumni and be updated on developments at their alma mater. It featured an interesting and informative talk by alumnus, the Wernher and Beit Chair and Head of Pathology at the University of Cape Town, Professor Komala Pillay. Her address, titled: Give the path less travelled a chance - it may turn out to be magical, covered anecdotes on her career and life experiences and conveyed a positive and uplifting message.

Mlita highlighted recent developments at UKZN and the Convocation Executive Committee’s mission and encouraged attendees to support the University in whatever way they can. Zondo provided a comprehensive overview on current developments at UKZN and introduced the speakers.

All attendees went home with information packs containing the latest University publications and a corporate gift.

Words: Finn Christensen

Photographs: Nomcebo Msweli and Calvin Govender