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BALANCING HER PREGNANCY AND STUDIES DID NOT DETER HER TO GRADUATE WITH CUM LAUDE AND THE DEAN’S MERIT AWARD


While many people would have chosen to pause their studies during one of the most demanding seasons of

DUT’S LEGACY IS NOW IN YOUR HANDS!


The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment strives to ensure the greatest level of excellence and quality

SHARON WILSON AWARD RECIPIENT OBTAINS DEAN’S MERIT AWARD


On Friday, 22 May 2026 marked a new chapter in Tawananyasha Diane Hwata’s life as he graduated with

COURAGEOUS JOURNEY FROM ADDICTION TO GRADUATION


Breaking free from whoonga addiction was one of the best decisions that Thabiso Khumalo made for his life.

DUT STAFF MEMBER SKHUMBUZO MDUNGE GRADUATES WITH JOURNALISM HONOURS DEGREE


The journey from packing shelves during night shifts to earning an Honours degree is a story of resilience

DISABILITY RIGHTS UNIT’S NIKIWE MAGUGU OBTAINS HER THIRD QUALIFICATION IN LANGUAGE PRACTISE


Nikiwe Magugu, intern in the Disability Rights Unit at the Durban University of Technology(DUT) has  achieved yet another

THE INSPIRING JOURNEY OF A HEARING-IMPAIRED ENGINEERING GRADUATE


 Mbali Njoko is a remarkable example to students who may be facing similar challenges, proving that hardship should

FROM RWANDA TO THE WORLD: PARFAIT ISHAMI NIYO BAGS  CUM LAUDE AT DUT


From humble beginnings to academic excellence, Parfait Ishami Niyo’s journey is a powerful story of resilience, determination, and

KENYAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GRADUATES CUM LAUDE AND EARNS DEAN’S MERIT AWARD AT DUT


Leaving his home country to pursue higher education in South Africa became a journey of resilience, sacrifice, and

YOUNG INNOVATOR AND KARATE CHAMPION OBTAINS DEGREE IN ENGINEERING


Young innovator, sportsman and entrepreneur has obtained a Degree of Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electronic and Computer

SWELIHLE MKHIZE EXCELS WITH DEAN’S MERIT AWARD FOR HER HONOURS IN BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM 


Swelihle Mkhize, a humble soul, but yet unapologetic in academics. She graduated with Cum Laude for her Honours

FROM DURBAN UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE TO FUTURE MEDIA VOICE


Janelle Denae Govender (22) graduated Cum Laude and received the esteemed Dean’s Merit Award after completing her Bachelor

BREAKING BARRIERS THROUGH LANGUAGE NWABISA MKHIZE GRADUATE CUM LADE AND DEANS MERIT AWARD AT DUT


From navigating academic challenges in her first year to earning Dean’s Merit Awards and graduating Cum Laude, Nwabisa

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR TIFFANY MOKOTELI DREAMS OF OWNING TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN TEXTILE ENTERPRISE


On Thursday, 21 May 2026, Hlohonolofatso Tiffany Mokoteli celebrated graduating for her Diploma in Fashion Design during the

DUT LANGUAGE PRACTICE DOCTORS STRIVE TO BRIDGE COMMUNICATION GAPS IN MULTILINGUAL SOCIETIES


Language practice at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) encompasses the ENVISION2030 strategy whereby it aligns its curriculum

MALANDISWE MSANI’S FASHION DREAMS TAKE SHAPE


Malandiswe Msani from KwaMakhutha Township is already carving out a future in the fashion industry driven by resilience, creativity, and ambition….

INANDA GRADUATE MANDISA MNGOMA SHINES WITH CUM LAUDE AND DEAN’S MERIT AWARD


From Inanda, in the north-west of Durban, Mandisa Patience Mngoma (24) has successfully graduated from the Durban University

LIFELONG PASSION FOR CREATING GARMENTS IS WHAT SHAPED THANDEKA MADIKIZELA’S JOURNEY IN FASHION DESIGN


On Thursday, 21 May 2026, during the Faculty of Art and Design session at the Olive Convention Centre,

FASHIONING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE


Xoliswa Lungiswa Edith Ndwandwe’s academic journey within the Department of Textile Science and Apparel Technology reflects a powerful

INTERIOR DESIGN HAS HELPED WANDILE NDLOVU EXPLORES DESIGN AS A TOOL TO IMPROVE PEOPLE’S EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES


Postgraduate Diploma graduate in Interior Design, Wandile Ndlovu could contain her excitement as her day drew to her graduation

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