University of KwaZulu-Natal - UKZN
From Domestic worker at 14 to award-winning doctor: The story of Dr Pamela Mahlangu
Dr Pamela Mahlangu once worked as a domestic worker in Durban to pay for school. She is now an award-winning doctor studying skin cancer treatment.
"His picture touched my heart": Jacinta Ngobese Zuma surprises viral graduate with celebration
Jacinta Ngobese Zuma honoured a UKZN graduate, raised by his grandmother, with a surprise celebration after his viral photo touched hearts across South Africa.
Young doctor gone too soon: SA touched by emotional tributes for Dr Kelly Fredricks
South Africans mourn the loss of Dr Kelly Fredricks, a beloved UKZN lecturer and family physician, celebrated for her compassion and dedication to mentoring others.
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KZN graduate Nokuthula Dlamini lands natural hair partnership after viral story
Nokuthula Dlamini from Pietermaritzburg secured a natural hair partnership after her graduation story highlighted financial struggles and resilience.
UKZN’s top graduate with 97.4% average accepted into Oxford Master’s programme
UKZN’s top graduate Jaedon Naidu earned a 97.4% average, graduated summa cum laude and secured a place at Oxford University, leaving South Africans inspired.
KwaZulu-Natal domestic worker’s son graduates as one of UKZN’s top medical students
KwaZulu-Natal domestic worker watched her son, Dr Andile Mkhungo, graduate among the top students in his MBChB class at UKZN after years of sacrifice
"Is this AI?": UKZN graduate goes viral with Michael Jackson moves at graduation ceremony
A UKZN graduate went viral after posting a video of AI-generated Michael Jackson dance moves at his graduation ceremony leaving South Africans laughing online
"She has a good aura": Viral graduate talks about hardships in a glammed-up look, SA moved
A 24-year-old graduate went viral on TikTok after sharing the emotional and financial struggles she overcame to reach her big day, touching many viewers.
KwaZulu-Natal’s youngest PhD graduate earns doctorate at 25 from UKZN
Dr Phumelele Basi became the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s youngest PhD graduate at 25 after her doctoral thesis was approved without any corrections required
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