Alumnus spearheads campaign to end domestic violence against women Assistant Brand Manager at Unilever, Ms Genevieve Fynn Tea has always been a facilitator of conversations; even difficult ones about such topics as domestic violence. Which is why it made sense for a brand such as Joko Tea to take up such an important cause. UKZN…
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CA and PhD candidate comes ‘full circle’ as audit partner Audit Partner at EY Durban, Ms Hlengiwe Ndlela At times it was difficult to keep sight of her dream to become a chartered accountant (CA)SA, but Ms Hlengiwe Ndlela never gave up and today she is one of the youngest audit partners in KwaZulu-Natal. In…
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Champions finalist combines love of food and people to change the world Chef and 2019 Champions Finalist, Ms Zandi Makhoba Ms Zandile Makhoba is a chef, social entrepreneur, and advocate for community upliftment. Driven by a passion for food and a love of people, she launched her own corporate social investment project aimed at giving…
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UKZN academic part of reviewers of a new book highlighting the power of African women in shaping the future UKZN Academic, Ms Lindiwe “Malindi” Kunene. For South Africans, storytelling is an integral part of preserving history. Being part of a panel to review an important publication featuring the stories of ordinary women – and the…
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UKZN degree opens door to ‘endless’ career possibilities When entrepreneur Thabizolo Msimang was studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce General (Supply Chain Management) degree, his drive was to master the art of business processing using value chains. A few years down the line, Msimang has used these skills to build a successful business, Premier Marquees,…
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‘A unique growth experience’ for attorney When Ntokozo Arnold Mbeje graduated with his law degree cum laude in 2017, he was serving his articles at Adams & Adams and looking forward to bigger and better things. Three years later, Mbeje is an associate specialising in commercial drafting and litigation at Cox Yeats Attorneys. ‘On the…
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UKZN’s rich heritage of academic excellence UKZN Alumnus and Chartered Accountant, Ms Nolwazi MdungePhoto Credits: Supplied ‘The University of KwaZulu Natal has a rich heritage of academic excellence and many leaders who are alumni of the institution can proudly attest to this. I love the fact that it provides an enabling environment for all its…
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Law alumnus grateful to UKZN for practical experience UKZN Alumnus and Candidate Attorney, Ms Pearl Biyela Photo Credits: Supplied ‘The University of KwaZulu Natal provides, in many ways, a platform for one to discover their niche. While you study towards your career of choice, there is necessary support and exposure along the way.’ So said…
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Top law graduate urges pupils to consider UKZN for their legal studies Candidate Attorney, Moshina Ismail at Law Professions DayPhoto Credits: Supplied A former law student has urged young South Africans interested in law to think seriously about pursuing their legal studies at UKZN where, she says, she received tuition from lecturers who were not…
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Why you should study entrepreneurship at UKZN Lindiwe “Malindi” Kunene Most people think that you do not need to learn entrepreneurship because starting a business is a simple case of having a business idea, securing funding, and then turning a profit, right? Wrong. Statistics show that most South African businesses do not survive the first…
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