A dedicated Business Information Management (BIM student), Nkosenhle Dlamini (26) from the outskirts of Nkonjeni, Ulundi, graduated Cum Laude and obtained a Deans Merit Award at the Durban University of Technology ( DUT) Autumn Graduation held at the Olive Convention Centre (OCC) this morning (Wednesday), 24 May 2023.

Dlamini has one sibling, a little brother who is three years younger than him, Phakamani Dlamini. He was raised by a single mother Ntombi Prisca Dlamini, who is a street vendor. They did not have much but his mother made sure that she gave them the best life with the little that she had.

 “My journey at DUT was eye opening, I never thought that in my life I would experience such a great journey as I did after enrolling at DUT for a Diploma in Business and Information Management (BIM). I obtained great valuable knowledge and information from this course, the lessons I received will be forever carved in my heart and mind, especially computer skills and entrepreneurship. I met strangers that turned into friends and family. In the meantime, I had fun,” said Dlamini as he spoke about his journey at DUT.

Dlamini is super proud of himself for graduating Cum Laude and obtaining a Dean’s Merit Award, he believes that this is a fitting reward for all his headwork, putting his best effort in his studies and overall preparations for each semester. He also thanks his group mates who contributed towards his academic achievement.

Dlamini gave an insight of his family reaction when he told them about his achievement.

“My family was very shocked and happy at the same time as I am known for my laid-back attitude and playful nature. My family now see that I am a hard worker. My biggest cheerleader, my mom was over the moon because she used the money that she raised from selling on the street to support my academic journey, she is my hero,” he said.

BIM was Dlamini’s first choice of study.  “I want to work for a big corporate company and get enough experience to start my own company since entrepreneurship is highly emphasized on my course of study and it runs through my bloodline,” said Dlamini.

He advised the first-year students to take their time to learn and seek knowledge to those ahead of them. He also emphasised that effort is always rewarded.

Pictured: Nkosenhle Dlamini

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