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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

SINETHEMBA NDLOVU INSPIRES YOUNG GIRLS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS THROUGH RESILIENCE AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE


At just 23 years old, Sinethemba Ndlovu from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape proudly walked across the stage

DOCTORAL RESEARCH AT DUT FOCUSES ON APPLIED LEARNING TO ADDRESS REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES


In accordance to the apt words said by the Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor

LUYANDA ZULU GRADUATES CUM LAUDE AFTER TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY OF LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH


At just 22 years old, Luyanda S’gcino Zulu from Mbongolwane in Eshowe has turned hardships into triumph after

TOP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STUDENT FOLLOWS IN HIS FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS


A 20-year-old, Aphiwamambo Mkhize, has embraced the Durban University of Technology (DUT) living values and principles, particularly the

BM PATEL LIBRARY BECAME THE LAUNCH PAD OF BOOK LAUNCHES BY ESTEEMED COLLEAGUES AT DUT


The Durban University of Technology (DUT) Library recently presented the launch of books edited by Professor Tlou Maggie

DUT SRC DEPUTY PRESIDENT OBTAINS HIS FIRST QUALIFICATION


Qhawe Mtengu, Deputy President of the Student Representative Council (SRC) at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly

DUT DEAN’S MERIT GRADUATE TANDO NWALATA ASPIRES TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARD SOLVING BUSINESS CHALLENGES


For 23-year-old Tando Celestone Nwalata, success has been built on commitment, resilience, and determination. Originally from Glenwood in

ASANDA MNGADI OBTAINS HER FIRST DIPLOMA AT 21 WITH CUM LAUDE  


Asanda Mngadi has shown dedication in academic excellence as she graduated Cum Laude for Diploma in Information and

DR NELISIWE MCHUNU AIMS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH THAT SUPPORTS ADAPTIVE AND RESILIENT LOCAL GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS


Graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy: Business and Information Management was both humbling and deeply fulfilling for Nelisiwe

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