AUTUMN GRADUATION
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FROM RURAL ROOTS TO CUM LAUDE SUCCESS APHIWE NGENGE BUILDS A FUTURE THROUGH CONSTRUCTION


At just 21 years old, Aphiwe Ngenge from Flagstaff in the Eastern Cape has already laid a strong

GRADUATING WITH CUM LAUDE FOR THE SECOND TIME DEMONSTRATED MZULWINI’S CONSISTENCY


Babelwe Mzulwini from Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has done himself proud by following in his family footsteps, his

PHILISIWE MAYEZA SEES HER GRADUATION AS A TOOL TO CONTRIBUTING IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT


The 22-year-old lass, Philisiwe Mayeza, from Jolivet on the South Coast received her Diploma in Public Administration, specialising

FROM SPORT TO ECOTOURISM QHAWE MNCWABE REACHES NEW HEIGHTS


 Qhawe Mncwabe, former Acting Sport Officer at the Durban University Technology (DUT) Sport unit in Pietermaritzburg, celebrated a

ZEKHETHELO KWINANA SAYS STAY CONSISTENT EVEN DURING DIFFICULT TIMES


The dynamic 22-year-old, Zekhethelo Nosihle Kwinana from Umbilo, shared her inspiring academic journey at the Durban University of

NONJABULO KHANYILE DEDICATES HER POSTGRAD DIPLOMA TO HER LATE PARENTS


 Nonjabulo Khanyile from eNkandla, eMfongosi has dedicated her Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management passed with Cum Laude

DUT SRC SECRETARY GENERAL LEADS BY EXAMPLE THROUGH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE


Durban University of Technology (DUT) Student Representative Council (SRC) Secretary General, Samkelo Ngubo is proving that true student

DUT GRADUATE CELEBRATES POSTGRADUATE ACHIEVEMENT AFTER YEARS OF STRUGGLE


Walking with pride at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) 2026 Autumn Graduation Ceremony, Makhosesizwe Ntuthuko Nzama (31)

MENTAL ACTIVIST STRIVES TO MAKING AN IMPACT IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY


Passionate young leader, mental health advocate, and emerging professional, Nomfundo Pragsedes Zakwe, is committed to empowering young people

DISCIPLINE AND DEDICATION LED TO ISSABU BWANALI GRADUATING CUM LAUDE WITH THE DEAN’S MERIT AWARD


At just 23 years old, Issabu Bwanali from Willowfontein in Pietermaritzburg proudly graduated Cum Laude with an Advanced

INNOBIZ DUT STRENGTHENS GOVERNANCE WITH APPOINTMENT OF FIVE NEW INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS


The innobiz DUT Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has strengthened its governance structure through the appointment of five

NONKULULEKO ZONDO GRADUATES AGAINST ALL ODDS AFTER BEING TOLD SHE WOULD NEVER SUCCEED


Despite facing discouragement and negative remarks from people who doubted her potential, Nonkululeko Zondo has proudly become the

ZINHLE ZONDI BROKE DOWN IN TEARS ON THE GRADUATION STAGE AFTER YEARS OF SACRIFICE AND STRUGGLE


For many years, Zinhle Zondi carried a dream that felt distant and almost impossible to reach. Today at

DEDICATION AND EXCELLENCE EARN SANELE MKHIZE DEAN’S MERIT RECOGNITION


On 12 May 2026, the Durban University of Technology’s (DUT) Faculty of Management Sciences celebrated academic excellence as

FORMER DUT SRC SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS LEADERSHIP ROLE  HAS EQUIPPED HIM WITH VALUABLE LEADERSHIP AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS


Former Student Representative Council (SRC) Secretary-General at the Durban University of Technology, Tshabalala Melusi proudly received his first

FORMER DUT SRC DEPUTY PRESIDENT GRADUATES WITH POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECOTOURISM


The Durban University of Technology former Student Representative Council (SRC) Deputy President, Mr Bongani Mchunu, demonstrated exemplary leadership…

DR ZIKHO QWATEKANA AIMS TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT, WITH THE GOAL OF BEING RECOGNISED BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY


“I’m super excited, it is such a dream come true. It’s been five years of commitment to my

DUT TAUGHT JOHANNES BONGANI MOKOENA THE IMPORTANCE OF PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING EVERY LEARNER’S UNIQUE JOURNEY 


On 11 May 2026, the atmosphere inside the Indumiso Hall at the Durban University of Technology was filled

ANDISWA KHUZWAYO’S  ABILITY TO BALANCE SPORT AND ACADEMICS SHOWCASES HER RESILIENCE AND FOCUS FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 


Andiswa Khuzwayo (22) is not only making disciplined moves in karate, but she is also making powerful strides

FATHER’S DEATH INSPIRES KHULEKANI NDLELA TO BECOME FIRST GRADUATE IN HIS FAMILY


The passing of his father became the driving force behind Khulekani Ndlela’s determination to succeed academically and become the

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