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SAILING STAR SBONGA SIBIYA GRADUATES CUM LAUDE IN NAUTICAL STUDIES 


Sailing star Sbonga Sibiya is making waves both on the water and in academics after graduating Cum Laude

AFTER TWO SETBACKS, HARDING ACADEMIC CELEBRATES PHD SUCCESS AT DUT 


Flying the Harding flag high at the Durban University of Technology Autumn Graduation ceremony was Dr Mziwendoda Madwe, who graduated

DUT CUM LAUDE GRADUATE OVERCOMES CHALLENGES TO EXCEL IN MARITIME STUDIES


At just 23 years old, Anele Mmabatho Ngubelanga from Umlazi K Section in Durban is already making waves

DUT PHD GRADUATE SETS SIGHTS ON A CAREER IN ENVIRONMENTAL VIROLOGY RESEARCH


From Nigeria to the global scientific stage, Adedayo Ayodeji Lanrewaju  graduated from the Faculty of Applied Sciences at

A SPECIAL GRADUATION MOMENT AS DUT ACTING DEPUTY REGISTRAR HOODS HIS OWN SON ON STAGE


The Durban University of Technology (DUT) 2026 Autumn Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 will mark an

DUT CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE STUDENTS MAKE HISTORY AT 25TH “CHINESE BRIDGE” CHINESE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION, SOUTH AFRICAN REGIONAL FINAL


Durban University of Technology (DUT) has once again solidified its position as a leader in international engagements. Students

NONKANYISO MSOMI CREDITS DUT FOR ALIGNING HER EDUCATION WITH HER ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY


The 24-year-old entrepreneur, Nonkanyiso Msomi celebrated  a major milestone after graduating  at the Durban University of Technology (DUT)

ANELE NGUBANE TURNS CHILDHOOD PASSION INTO CAREER SUCCESS


What began as a childhood fascination with dressing dolls grew into a powerful story of purpose and passion

THE FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AT DUT CARRIES FORWARD THE LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION


This Wednesday, 20 May 2026, saw the graduation session of the Faculty of Applied Sciences complete its cycle of graduating 

DIRECTOR OF PROTECTION SERVICES UNIT, CHARLES SEHLOGO SAYS CRIME PREVENTION IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY RATHER THAN AN EXCLUSIVE FUNCTION OF SECURITY SERVICES


Director of Protection Services Unit (PSU) at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), Charles Sehlogo has proudly highlighted

DUT STAFF MEMBER TRACY SAMUELS CELEBRATES GRADUATION SUCCESS IN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING


Juggling work and academics did not stop Tracy Samuels from pursuing her dreams, as she walked the stage

A DOUBLE CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS AS TWIN SISTERS GRADUATE SIDE BY SIDE AT DUT


The Ramphal twins demonstrated that everything is better as a pair, from going to preschool together to graduating

DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE AMANDA NGCAMU RECEIVED DEAN’S MERIT AWARD IN FOOD NUTRITION DIPLOMA  


Amanda Ngcamu graduated with Cum Laude and received the Dean’s Merit Award for academic excellence with her Diploma

NOKWANDA NGUBANE TRIUMPHS WITH DEAN’S MERIT AWARD IN ACCOUNTING


Disadvantaged backgrounds are not something people choose to be born into, and they do not define one’s destiny.

ONE’S BACKGROUND SHOULD NEVER DETERMINE ONE’S ACADEMIC SUCCESS


Growing up in the north-eastern part of Mpumalanga Province, in Hluvukani, Bushbuckridge, success was never guaranteed, it had

SHREEYA JAINATH GRADUATES CUM LAUDE IN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING


Dreams built through dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance came to life during the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Autumn

MEET DUT’S SINGING GRADUATE, SIPHESIHLE LUCKY NCWANE!


In the inspiring message given by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Thandwa Mthembu to the 7 993 adaptive graduates

BREAKING BARRIERS AS THE FIRST IN HIS FAMILY TO GRADUATE WITH CUM LAUDE


Sibongakonke Sanele Ntenga, from Northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), has broken family barriers by graduating with Cum Laude during the

ZINHLE MTHIMKHULU’S ENCOURAGEMENT STEMS FROM HER SISTER, WHO RECOGNISED HER POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF ICT


Her motivation was strongly influenced by her sister, who recognised the growing opportunities within the ICT field. This

VIWE MBUTHO BELIEVES IN SELF-BELIEF WHICH FUELLED HER TO ACHIEVE A DEAN’S MERIT AWARD


Viwe Amanda Mbutho is a 21-year-old from Durban who has built her academic journey on perseverance, growth, and

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