Nzuza is a Chef and Kitchen Supervisor as well as a grandmother who worked hard and succeeded against all odds despite losing her only son during her studies.
She was encouraged by her mentor Mr John Aritho who helped her with assignments and encouraged her to complete her degree. Aritho’s mother graduated at the age of 79 years and this encouraged Nzuza.
She plans to register for a postgraduate degree in Labour Law, going on to a Masters.
Exploring the link between institutional culture and the career advancement of female academics in higher education was the focus of research conducted by Dr Aradhana Ramnund-Mansingh for her PhD in Social Sciences degree.
Intern counselling psychologists at UKZN Ms Claire Mondlana and Ms Sarah Jane O’Connell, graduated with Master’s degrees in Social Sciences.
A Sociological Exploration of Sexual Relationships and Intimacy among a Select Group of Participants in an Informal Settlement: A Case Study of Cato Manor, Durban, is the title of an MA thesis.
A 67-year-old UKZN lecturer and retired HR practitioner, Dr Bongani Mkhize, has graduated with a PhD in Social Sciences degree for research that analysed strike participation at Transnet port terminals in KwaZulu-Natal. He is the oldest graduate from the College of Humanities to obtain his PhD.