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At the roundtable event are (clockwise from top left) Professor Nana Poku, Dr Maserole Kgari-Masondo, Professor Vivian Ojong, Professor Lebo Moletsane, Ms Pearl Thwala, Mr Calvin Thomas, Professor Simangaliso Kumalo, Dr Bongani Ngqulunga, and Professor Maheshvari Naidu.

Critical Issues Facing UKZN Explored During Roundtable Event

Key issues, including declining public financing for Higher Education Institutions and uncertain political times impacting on UKZN’s planning and operations, were explored by the University’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Nana

Mr Mphathesithe Mkhize.

Municipal Public Policy growth explored in Masters Study

Mr Mphathesithe Mkhize graduated with his Master of Social Sciences. His research on Localising the Sustainable Development Goals in Rural Municipalities through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: A case study of Nkandla Local

Mr Bonginkosi Mshengu.

UKZN’s Oldest Graduate in 2021 is 69

This year’s oldest UKZN graduate Mr Bonginkosi Mshengu (69) has been awarded a BA Honours degree in Political Science, realising his long-held desire of obtaining a postgraduate qualification. Mshengu, who