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MELOSHNEE PERUMAL AIMS TO MENTOR ASPIRING DUT ENGINEERS


In overcoming all challenges, Meloshnee Perumal (26), a driven and ambitious lass, achieved Cum Laude for the second

THULKANAM SETS HIS SIGHTS ON MAKING HIS MARK IN THE FIELD OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND QUANTITY SURVEYING


 Yeshlen Thulkanam, a 27-year-old top achiever from Richards Bay, had set his sights on making his mark in

DR SCELO MHLONGO’S IMMENSE FAITH WAS HIS SOURCE OF STRENGTH DURING HIS PHD


Walking with his bible in one hand, Dr Scelo Mhlongo (38)  made his way onto the stage, armed with

DUT ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADUATES CUM LAUDE FOR HER MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING


Striving for academic excellence is Mrs Nompumelelo Chili, a Technician in the Department of Electrical Power Engineering at

WORKING AT THE DUT CAFETERIA MOTIVATED NONTUTHUKO ZONDI TO BECOME A TOP GRADUATE


From a cafeteria worker to a permanent Library staff member, Nontuthuko Zondi, a 36-year-old from Hillcrest, KwaNgcolosi is

BE GOOD AMBASSADORS OF THIS GREAT UNIVERSITY, DUT!


Recognising the academic achievements of the Durban University of Technology students who have worked had to fulfil the

ZAMA SIPHAMBO DRIVES  FOR EXCELLENCE RESULTED IN 21 OUTSTANDING DISTINCTIONS


On Monday, 26 May 2025, the Olive Convention Centre (OCC) in Durban was filled with pride and celebration as Zama

MTIRARA PASSES DIPLOMA IN ICT: BUSINESS ANALYSIS WITH FLYING COLOURS


From day one of his studies, Sonwabise Mtirara committed himself to performing at his absolute best. His commitment

YENGWA BROTHERS DO IT AGAIN WITH CUM LAUDE AND THE DEAN’S MERIT AWARD


Brothers in life and in academics, Siyabulela (23) achieved the Dean’s Merit award and Ayabonga Yengwa (25) obtained

FORMER CHE PRESIDENT LETHABO SIKHAKHANE CONTINUES TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE


The Central Housing Executive (CHE) at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the executive body of the

KELLY NAIDOO CREDITS HER ACADEMIC SUCCESS TO HER FAITH


At  just 23 years of age, Kelly Naidoo, hailing from Chatsworth, Durban, stood proudly among the Durban University

MASINGA RAISED THE KWAMHLABAYALINGA FLAG HIGH WITH HER DEAN’S MERIT AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE


From the rural areas of Kwamhlabayalinga in Manguzi, Sinenhlanhla Masinga has risen to academic prominence, achieving a remarkable

DESPITE BEING AN ORPHAN IT DID NOT DETER THALENTE HADEBE FROM ACHIEVING HER ACADEMIC GOAL


Thalente Hadebe, who grew up in Newcastle, in the  Madadeni township looked forward to her graduation day at

DESPITE MANY CHALLENGES ALONG THE ACADEMIC WAY, DR TALENT VEZI PERSEVERED TO COMPLETE HIS PHD


Producing knowledge that is not only relevant, but also responsible forms a key element that the adaptive graduates

FORMER PRESIDENT ZUMA JOINS DUT GRADUATION AS DAUGHTER EARNS SECOND QUALIFICATION  


The former President of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma, attended the Durban University of Technology (DUT) graduation ceremony

MOTHER ATTENDS DUT GRADUATION ON BEHALF OF HER LATE DAUGHTER


It was an immensely moving and heartbreaking moment as Mrs Thembisile Hlatshwayo, with tears in her eyes and

NGIBA’S AUDITING ASPIRATIONS WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE


Bonakele Ngiba was born in Ndwedwe and raised in the vibrant township of KwaMashu. She is passionate about

SAMKELISIWE DLAMINI’S ACADEMIC JOURNEY IS ONE OF EXCELLENCE, RESILIENCE, AND FAITH


Radiating pride and accomplishment, Samkelisiwe Dlamini, a 22-year-old from KwaNgcolosi, Hillcrest, has emerged as one of Durban University

YASHTHEEL PUNWASI SAYS TO MAINTAIN CONSISTENCY AND STRUCTURE THROUGHOUT ONE’S ACADEMIC JOURNEY


“It’s a great honour as a strike of academic excellence in my career. It reflects my utmost resilience,

SIPHESIHLE NTABA THANKS HER MOTHER FOR MOTIVATING HER TO NOT GIVE UP


Siphesihle Ntaba was so close to dropping out from her studies, thanks to her mother who changed her

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