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TIAKSHA KOWLESAR CAME BACK STRONGER FOR HER ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ICT


At just 22 years old, Tiaksha Kowlesar from Durban has transformed disappointment into success, graduating Cum Laude and earning a

ASSISTANT ENGINEER AT HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CELEBRATES GRADUATING WITH CUM LAUDE


Khawulela Mpono, a 24-year-old from the Eastern Cape, emerged as a standout achiever by graduating Cum Laude with

FAMILY RECEIVES POSTHUMOUS QUALIFICATION IN HONOUR OF LATE DUT GRADUATE


There were tears, applause and emotion as the family of Nokwethemba Myaka walked onto the graduation stage to

TECH ENTHUSIAST PLANS TO BECOME AN ACADEMIC  DOCTOR IN THE IT FIELD AT DUT


Durban born and raised in Durban, Manqoba Nkosi (22), was over the moon upon receiving his Bachelor of

DUT GRADUATES USE THEIR RESEARCH ACUMEN TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS IN THE FIELD OF IT


The Durban University of Technology (DUT) has taken a decisive step towards advancing high-impact, interdisciplinary research with the

FROM A DUSTY VILLAGE TO CUM LAUDE GRADUATE: ANDISWA GOBA DEFIES THE ODDS THROUGH EDUCATION


Growing up in KwasakwaMthethwa, a deep rural area and disadvantaged community located at Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal, Andiswa Goba

THE POWER OF FAITH AND HARD WORK IN ACHIEVING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE


From the quiet hills of Izingolweni emerged a determined young women named Ms Abongile Cele, whose journey would

DR FATHIMA RAZACK IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING RESEARCH, AND SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE


“Graduating with a PhD represents the culmination of an academic journey marked by perseverance, reflection, and growth. It

DUT LIVES THE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES AS ENSHRINED IN THE ENVISION2030 STRATEGY


Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) Philosophy of Education states that the university’s creativity and innovation shapes adaptive…

PROUD CHATSWORTH GRADUATE SHINES WITH DEAN’S MERIT AWARD AT DUT


Reflecting the Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) commitment to academic excellence was Yuvthi Balram, a young woman from

HAYDEN NAIDOO BREAKS THROUGH SHYNESS TO EARN A DEAN’S MERIT AWARD FOR HIS DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING


Hayden Matthew Naidoo grew up in Phoenix, Durban, where he has lived his whole life. He later enrolled

MPUMALANGA BORN GRADUATE THANDOLWETHU SINGWANE AWARDED A DEAN’S MERIT AWARD FOR HIS MASTER’S DEGREE


Joy and cheers filled the Olive Convention Centre as Thandolwethu Singwane celebrated becoming the first person in his

BUSISIWE MZILA PROUD THE ONLY ONE IN HER CLASS AWARDED A DEAN’S MERIT AWARD


Walking across the stage with pride as the first among her classmates to receive the Dean’s Merit Award,

A WORKING MOTHER’S INSPIRING CUM LAUDE ACHIEVEMENT AT DUT


While many people would have given up under the pressure of balancing work, motherhood and studies, 34-year-old Sindisiwe

MANDISA MJWARA ATTAINS DEAN’S MERIT AWARD FOR HER DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AGAINST ALL ODDS


Living with a hidden physical disability that has resulted in ongoing stiffness of her calf muscle is one

FROM R60 TO MASTER’S DEGREE: BANOTHILE DZANIBE ARISES FROM RURAL STRUGGLES TO ACCOUNTING SUCCESS 


Banothile Nontsikelelo Dzanibe’s journey is a powerful testament to perseverance, courage, and the unwavering belief that one’s circumstances…

DR SHARANAM ABBANA IS THE FIRST TO GRADUATE WITH A PHD IN ACCOUNTING, MARKING A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE FOR DUT


Lecturer in the Department of Financial Accounting within the Faculty of Accounting and Informatics, Sharanam Abbana (29) was

CHARITY MKHWANAZI SINGS HER WAY TO THE GRADUATION STAGE FOR DIPLOMA IN INTERNAL AUDITING


It was a unique and exciting moment for Charity Mkhwanazi, who had the opportunity to sing at her

FROM SELF-DOUBT TO CUM LAUDE: KERUSHA MUDALIAR’S INSPIRING JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE


What began as a journey filled with pressure, anxiety, and self-doubt ended in triumph for 23-year-old Kerusha Mudaliar,

CUM LAUDE GRADUATE YASHTHEEL PUNWASI ASPIRES TO BE A CERTIFIED INTERNAL AUDITOR


Yashtheel Punwasi is proving that dedication, discipline, and determination can pave the way to success both in the

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