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Graduation Issue Graduation April - June 2018 April - June #NEWS FOR US, BY US tag Twinning in Grad In Pictures Academia Top Achievers: One-on-one with How they Made It Prolific PhD Graduate Graduation Issue , # Editors note contents April-June2018 any will agree that one of the greatest periods in X PO O PS the calendar of an institution of higher learning V Vox Pops: What Mis graduation season. This is a joyous time makes you a characterised by the resounding ululations of parents as proud UNIZULU 3 their children descend the graduation stage and the cheers graduate? of the audience as graduates mark their victory with a dance. It is in such moments that the financial sacrifices of parents and the time graduates invested in their studies finally pay off. To some families, witnessing a family member graduate Top Education symbolises an end to poverty while to some it serves as Graduate in awe of inspiration to the younger generation. Accomplishment 4 During these periods also, the fundamental role higher education institutions play in shaping future leaders and altering the destinies of families is reinforced. The University of Zululand takes pleasure in the fact that it has Verusha Naidoo once again - in the 2018 UNIZULU Graduations- produced a class of graduates with the potential to become worthy Destined for contributors to our society. #tag congratulates the graduates Greatness 6 of 2018 and wishes them well in their journey ahead. We trust that they will be great ambassadors of this great institution. Wise men say it is not a crime to state the obvious so we would like to formally present to you the Graduation Issue. Nduduzo Jam-packed with inspirational content, this issue features Shandu slowly stories of top students from all our faculties (pages 4 to 7), carving his way 7 words of wisdom from a few of the guest speakers during to Success the recent graduation period (page 13) and our much-loved collage (pages 8 and 9), among other exciting stories. Remember to inform us of any interesting student related stories you may have knowledge of. You may either visit the Graduation 2018 Communications and Marketing Division, Admin Building, 8 ground floor or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] Happy reading. Interview with Editorial Team PhD Graduate Naledi Hlefane, Precious Shamase, Sphamandla Gumede, Malik Khan 11 Lydia Meyer, Veronica Botha, Samkele Sokhela and Hlumelo Nyikana Photography Law Twin Graduates Sphamandla Gumede and Samkele Sokhela Attributes Achievement to Neighbour 13 2 #tag # Vox pops What makes you a proud UNIZULU graduate? “UNIZULU is an institution that is full “The level of education at UNIZULU “I am a proud UNIZULU graduate of vibrant and enthusiastic people, is the first thing that makes me a because of the skills I acquired through who are diverse in culture but, at proud graduate of the institution. studying at this institution. The lecturers the same time, united in purpose The lecturers are excellent; they train imparted a wealth of knowledge to and goal. This makes me so proud you to work hard for your degree. us in order to equip us for the field of to be a product of such a university. The institution also has a friendly education. Mine is to now make sure that I also like how accommodative the environment and the residences I make use of these skills. I’m also proud University is. I will even make sure are well organised for students to to be associated with an institution that that my offspring comes to this study. I’m thankful for everything caters for everyone. I came here in need university too.” that the University has done for me. of funding and accommodation and I’m a proud UNIZULU graduate also staff helped us resolve those issues on - Sphelele Jiyane because the University offers a wide time. You know, you find that in some Master of Arts range of extracurricular activities.” universities students drop out because - Sandile Ngema of financial issues but UNIZULU makes Bachelor of Arts Honours sure that they fight for you as a student.” - Xolani France Xulu Bachelor of Education “I am a proud UNIZULU graduate because I am confident that I have gained adequate knowledge about my field and I am fit for “I’m proud to be a UNIZULU graduate the workplace. I have also gained because the University is so rich in interpersonal skills from UNIZULU. culture. I will forever cherish the “I’m proud to be a graduate of I leave the University happy and happy moments I shared with my UNIZULU because of the cultural with pride because I am a product of friends on campus as it was in those diversity that the University has. This lecturers like Dr Maxwell Shamase moments that my character was is an institution that makes one feel and Gift Marovatsanga, who not shaped. Because of this institution, I at home, welcomed and it provides only lecture you, but inspire you to have come to learn to always have a a good environment to study and aim high as well.” positive outlook on life.” prosper.” -Luyanda Ngcobo - Nonkululeko Mbokazi - Lisa Marais Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws 3 #tag Top Education Graduate # in Awe of Accomplishment Khanyisile Majola (24) has been a top achiever her entire schooling life yet she couldn’t fathom how she managed to top all her peers in the Faculty of Education. “I absolutely cannot believe it,” the Ulundi-born graduate said cheerfully. “I’m asking myself ‘why me?’. I mean, I was among thousands of students in my faculty yet I came up top. It’s unbelievable,” she said. Majola graduated with a Bachelor of Education: Intermediate and Senior Phase degree during the 2018 UNIZULU Graduations. She is amongst five graduates in her Faculty whose outstanding academic performance was considered and approved by the UNIZULU SENEX for the 2018 UNIZULU Graduation Ceremonies. As a token of appreciation from the office of the Vice-Chancellor, Majola, together with the other four top graduates, received a brand new laptop which was specially handed over to her by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Xoliswa Mtose on the day of her graduation. Pictured: Khanyisile Majola (middle) as she receives a brand new laptop from For the graduate, this achievement UNIZULU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Xoliswa Mtose (left), for her sterling could not have been possible performance in her academic programme and the Faculty of Education as a without the unwavering support whole. Also pictured is Professor Mncedisi Maphalala, the Dean of the Faculty of her father, family, lecturers and of Education. one high school teacher. “All the who ignited her love for Physical now imparting her knowledge to motivation, support and love from Science. grade 12 Physical Science learners my family and community made at Phumanyova High School in me believe in the common saying In Majola, the field of education Nongoma, where she is currently that ‘it takes a village to raise a has truly gained a passionate employed. child’. I am grateful to Mr Talasi, Dr professional to whom teaching Of her future plans, the graduate Masoalane, Mr Ngwenya, Dr Pillay comes naturally. The young woman said, “I believe there is still much and many of my other lecturers said she realised her calling while more out there for me. This is just for teaching me independence and she was still in high school, where the beginning.” She added that reinforcing the notion of effort she was always surrounded by her obtaining higher qualifications is yielding success,” Majola said, also peers who required tutoring in definitely in the pipeline. acknowledging the role played by Mathematics and Physical Science. Sindi Nene, the high school teacher Majola said she is ecstatic as she is - Naledi Hlefane 4 #tag Hard work Earned Ntokozo GILILI TOP ACHIEVER AWARD Ntokozo Gilili graduated top of the Faculty of Arts with a Diploma in Public Relations Management and made history as the first person to obtain a higher education qualification in her family during the recent graduation season, thus making 2018 a year of firsts for her. “I have never been a top achiever before. I have always underestimated my potential and capabilities,” a shocked Gilili said. “When I saw my name on the graduation programme, I was overwhelmed. I worked extremely hard but I did not think I would end up where I ended off. My sleepless nights were not in vain,” she added. Like the majority of South Africans, the phenomenon of living from hand to mouth is a reality for Gilili. Her father retired fifteen years ago thus the family lives off of her self-employed mother’s menial income. Coming from such a done. “Ms Gilili is one among continues to apply her knowledge background, Gilili knew that being many other students who passed in pursuit of excellence,” dedicated in her academics would with distinction. Her dedication Dr Naidoo said. see her graduating and ultimately and hard work have placed her as Gilili is currently pursuing a changing her family’s financial the highest achiever [in the Faculty Bachelor of Technology in Public status. Indeed, she reaped the fruits of Arts]. Her commitment to her Relations Management at Durban of her hard labour by obtaining studies serves as a great motivation University of Technology (DUT). sixteen distinctions for her for all our students. We are certain She advised undergraduate qualification, an accomplishment that she will indeed continue to students never to miss lectures as her parents are very proud of. shine in her future endeavours. well as to make use of the tutors Dr Kevin Naidoo, Senior Lecturer On behalf of the staff of the available to them as that is what and Acting Head of the Department Department of Communication contributed to her success.
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