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Sunday 13 May 2012
Real Beauty Displayed
Real Beauty Displayed at the Royal Reed Dance
2010By Sizwesamazulu Zulu
The Zulu Royal House was greeted by an estimated number of 26000
virgins during the reed dance, 2010. This event is getting bigger and bigger
every year.
On the 10th of September, eulogise were heard as young females entered at Enyoken Royal Palace in Kwa-Nongoma singing with excitement.
They showed pride, and it was observable that they are indeed proud of their culture. This cultural event is amongst the popular cultures in South Africa, and fair enough it takes place during the heritage month. They carried their reed heading straight to dance for King Goodwill Zwelithini. Amongst the attended guest were; the president of the Republic of South Africa, Dr. Jacob Zuma, celebrities, and high profile business man.
His Majesty the King reminded us all that our culture is worth sharing and priding with other nations of the world. He further noted that false testers would be disappointed in their attempt to look down upon the Zulu culture. The Zulu nation is at the stage where one needs not to shy away from his cultural background and heritage. Without any doubt the future looks bright for the Zulu nation. In the year 2011 the numbers of attendees are expected to grow to a higher number. Celebrities, government officials, and ordinary South Africans support this culture as it also remind young females the importance of their culture and how it prevents them from sexual related diseases/viruses.
The Zulu Royal House was greeted by an estimated number of 26000
virgins during the reed dance, 2010. This event is getting bigger and bigger
every year. On the 10th of September, eulogise were heard as young females entered at Enyoken Royal Palace in Kwa-Nongoma singing with excitement.
They showed pride, and it was observable that they are indeed proud of their culture. This cultural event is amongst the popular cultures in South Africa, and fair enough it takes place during the heritage month. They carried their reed heading straight to dance for King Goodwill Zwelithini. Amongst the attended guest were; the president of the Republic of South Africa, Dr. Jacob Zuma, celebrities, and high profile business man.
His Majesty the King reminded us all that our culture is worth sharing and priding with other nations of the world. He further noted that false testers would be disappointed in their attempt to look down upon the Zulu culture. The Zulu nation is at the stage where one needs not to shy away from his cultural background and heritage. Without any doubt the future looks bright for the Zulu nation. In the year 2011 the numbers of attendees are expected to grow to a higher number. Celebrities, government officials, and ordinary South Africans support this culture as it also remind young females the importance of their culture and how it prevents them from sexual related diseases/viruses.
Peer Education
Peer EducationBy Mimi
Simelane
The peer education serves as a home to address social related issues faced by students. This organization was established at the University of Zululand in a year 2005. It objective was far simple: to make the change and give supported to those in need. Although the program is perceived by most students as one that focuses in HIV/Aids education, it goes further than that.
The UZPress interviewed the current Chairperson of the peer education, Mr Elvis Nkosi, who without doubt showed passion and expressed why it is vital to implement and provide necessary education and support for individuals who are victims of social issues. These social related issues rated from unplanned pregnancy, poverty, abortion, sugar daddies, and how they relate to HIV/Aids epidemic.
The peer education program and the events hosted by them relate not just only to the University calendar but it extends to the national and international calendar. In reaching out the University community the peer educators host events where they are able to communicate to students using a entertainment. Such programs include; talk shows, debates, poetry, beauty contest. There a numerous campaigns that have associated themselves with peer educators, such as the scrutinize campaign.
Elvis emphasized that peer education is aimed at encouraging all students to know their status and to help them live a long and healthy lifestyle and without having to put their life at risk.
“Without peer Education the university would produce graduates straight to the grave because the students would be doing as they please not thinking about their lives”, said Elvis.
The aim is to provide creative, powerful, immense information at the same time and not loosing the quality and the message; spreading the word and reaching out to all the students.
To find out more about the peer education program, please visit their offices behind FNB or stop any peer educator on campus to enquire.
The peer education serves as a home to address social related issues faced by students. This organization was established at the University of Zululand in a year 2005. It objective was far simple: to make the change and give supported to those in need. Although the program is perceived by most students as one that focuses in HIV/Aids education, it goes further than that.
The UZPress interviewed the current Chairperson of the peer education, Mr Elvis Nkosi, who without doubt showed passion and expressed why it is vital to implement and provide necessary education and support for individuals who are victims of social issues. These social related issues rated from unplanned pregnancy, poverty, abortion, sugar daddies, and how they relate to HIV/Aids epidemic.
The peer education program and the events hosted by them relate not just only to the University calendar but it extends to the national and international calendar. In reaching out the University community the peer educators host events where they are able to communicate to students using a entertainment. Such programs include; talk shows, debates, poetry, beauty contest. There a numerous campaigns that have associated themselves with peer educators, such as the scrutinize campaign.
Elvis emphasized that peer education is aimed at encouraging all students to know their status and to help them live a long and healthy lifestyle and without having to put their life at risk.
“Without peer Education the university would produce graduates straight to the grave because the students would be doing as they please not thinking about their lives”, said Elvis.
The aim is to provide creative, powerful, immense information at the same time and not loosing the quality and the message; spreading the word and reaching out to all the students.
To find out more about the peer education program, please visit their offices behind FNB or stop any peer educator on campus to enquire.
The Zulu-language Defender
CONTROL OF ISIZULU RETURNS TO THE ZULU
HEARTLANDUNIZULU LECTURER TO CHAIR NATIONAL LANGUAGE
BOARD
Clare Taylor
University of Zululand, Friday 11th March 2011. Acting head of the
University of Zululand’s department of Isizulu, Dr Thulani John Mbuli, has been
appointed chairperson of the IsiZulu National Language Board bringing control
over the Zulu language back to the Zulu heartland.
Dr Mbuli, 36, is by far the youngest person to chair the IsiZulu National Language Board replacing outgoing chairperson UNISA Emeritus Professor, Dr BZ Ntuli who had served since the year 2000.
Dr Mbuli was selected from approximately 450 candidates countrywide, shortlisted to 30 with 11 candidates selected for interview.
“It is indeed a great honour to be given custody of such a national treasure as the Isizulu language”, says Dr Mbuli about his appointment. “I feel I am accountable to my forefathers who died without seeing responsibility for its development restored to its true home”.
The IsiZulu National Language Board is one of 13 language boards in the country which fall under the umbrella Pan South African Language Board, PanSALB, set up in 1995 to promote multilingualism. Specifically, this involves advising and making recommendations on such matters as standards, dictionaries, terminology and literature as well as promoting, developing and maintaining the languages concerned.
With Dr Mbuli on the IsiZulu board are eleven members, three of them lecturers at Unizulu and the others all alumni from the university. Their job will be to advise, through sub-committees, how Isizulu should be represented in education, literature and the media, and also to control the standardization of the language as well as the provision of translation and interpreting facilities.
Deputy to Dr Mbuli is Professor Langalibalele Mathenjwa, also a former staff member at Unizulu.
One of Dr Mbuli’s first tasks as chairperson was the delicate one of reproving Oxford University Press for not having sought the advice of the National Language Board before publishing its new IsiZulu-English/English-IsiZulu dictionary. This he has done with his customary grace and tact ensuring that future editions will have been vetted by specialists in IsiZulu language and language usage and other skills to edit out any errors, misconceptions and inconsistencies.
Isizulu – which Dr Mbuli smilingly describes as ‘a divine language of heaven, the language the angels would be talking’ - is spoken in seven of the country’s provinces. PanSALB, which is headquartered in Pretoria, has a provincial office in Durban in Dr Pixley Kaseme (West) Street.
Clare Taylor
University of Zululand, Friday 11th March 2011. Acting head of the
University of Zululand’s department of Isizulu, Dr Thulani John Mbuli, has been
appointed chairperson of the IsiZulu National Language Board bringing control
over the Zulu language back to the Zulu heartland. Dr Mbuli, 36, is by far the youngest person to chair the IsiZulu National Language Board replacing outgoing chairperson UNISA Emeritus Professor, Dr BZ Ntuli who had served since the year 2000.
Dr Mbuli was selected from approximately 450 candidates countrywide, shortlisted to 30 with 11 candidates selected for interview.
“It is indeed a great honour to be given custody of such a national treasure as the Isizulu language”, says Dr Mbuli about his appointment. “I feel I am accountable to my forefathers who died without seeing responsibility for its development restored to its true home”.
The IsiZulu National Language Board is one of 13 language boards in the country which fall under the umbrella Pan South African Language Board, PanSALB, set up in 1995 to promote multilingualism. Specifically, this involves advising and making recommendations on such matters as standards, dictionaries, terminology and literature as well as promoting, developing and maintaining the languages concerned.
With Dr Mbuli on the IsiZulu board are eleven members, three of them lecturers at Unizulu and the others all alumni from the university. Their job will be to advise, through sub-committees, how Isizulu should be represented in education, literature and the media, and also to control the standardization of the language as well as the provision of translation and interpreting facilities.
Deputy to Dr Mbuli is Professor Langalibalele Mathenjwa, also a former staff member at Unizulu.
One of Dr Mbuli’s first tasks as chairperson was the delicate one of reproving Oxford University Press for not having sought the advice of the National Language Board before publishing its new IsiZulu-English/English-IsiZulu dictionary. This he has done with his customary grace and tact ensuring that future editions will have been vetted by specialists in IsiZulu language and language usage and other skills to edit out any errors, misconceptions and inconsistencies.
Isizulu – which Dr Mbuli smilingly describes as ‘a divine language of heaven, the language the angels would be talking’ - is spoken in seven of the country’s provinces. PanSALB, which is headquartered in Pretoria, has a provincial office in Durban in Dr Pixley Kaseme (West) Street.
Richards Bay Campus Pops Up
Richards Bay Campus pops upMimmie
Simelane and Simphiwe Sithole
Loads of new
students filled the University of Zululand Richards Bay campus after
registration ceased at the end of February. The University of Zululand Richards
Bay Campus registration process has been reported as the slickest Unizul has
ever had. They welcome new students from the Communication Science, Commerce and
Sport Science departments.
Talking for the Young Communist League (YCL) led SRC at Richards Bay Campus, Nkosinathi Gumede confirmed to UZPRESS the smoothness of the first year and academics registration. “The only challenges we’ve encountered are the long waits (queues?) by students which forces us to work long hours”, said Gumede. “As the SRC we are trying our level best to assist all students especially those who have applied on time”, he added
The main problem that was encountered were students who had not registered and those who did not meet university entry requirements. Since the Richards Bay campus has an overload of students, accommodation and transport have become the top priority for the SRC.
Loads of new
students filled the University of Zululand Richards Bay campus after
registration ceased at the end of February. The University of Zululand Richards
Bay Campus registration process has been reported as the slickest Unizul has
ever had. They welcome new students from the Communication Science, Commerce and
Sport Science departments. Talking for the Young Communist League (YCL) led SRC at Richards Bay Campus, Nkosinathi Gumede confirmed to UZPRESS the smoothness of the first year and academics registration. “The only challenges we’ve encountered are the long waits (queues?) by students which forces us to work long hours”, said Gumede. “As the SRC we are trying our level best to assist all students especially those who have applied on time”, he added
The main problem that was encountered were students who had not registered and those who did not meet university entry requirements. Since the Richards Bay campus has an overload of students, accommodation and transport have become the top priority for the SRC.
Real Rovers Captain Resign
Real Rovers Captain Resign
Tsepo E. Ndhlovu
Real
Rovers Captain and Felixton player of the year 2010, Mr K. T. Nyembe and the
rest of Felixton residence soccer team management resigned after a 5 – 2 loss
against Arrows last weekend. The team played “play offs” which were administered
by the University of Zululand (Unizul) Campus Soccer League (CSL). This comes
after 5 consecutive wins in the 2010 academic year. The lose means that Real
Rovers would not be playing under CSL this year, 2011.
Mr Nyembe said that his resignation has nothing to do with the loss against Arrows. “The team lacks discipline and players are not committed”, said Nyembe in a Real Rovers conference held in Felixton on Monday 14 of March, 2011. He resigned with the teams’ coach, Mr S. Masiya, treasury and kit manager, Mr T. Masondo. Former couch remains as an adviser for the team until the new coach finds his feet.
Mr. T Makhathi is the new captain, and he’ll be assisted by Sijolane. Mshana resume as the new couch for Real Rovers announced the Real Rovers acting chairperson Mr L. Mqadi. The Real Rovers technical team has not been appointed at this stage by the new coach.
Tsepo E. Ndhlovu
Real
Rovers Captain and Felixton player of the year 2010, Mr K. T. Nyembe and the
rest of Felixton residence soccer team management resigned after a 5 – 2 loss
against Arrows last weekend. The team played “play offs” which were administered
by the University of Zululand (Unizul) Campus Soccer League (CSL). This comes
after 5 consecutive wins in the 2010 academic year. The lose means that Real
Rovers would not be playing under CSL this year, 2011.Mr Nyembe said that his resignation has nothing to do with the loss against Arrows. “The team lacks discipline and players are not committed”, said Nyembe in a Real Rovers conference held in Felixton on Monday 14 of March, 2011. He resigned with the teams’ coach, Mr S. Masiya, treasury and kit manager, Mr T. Masondo. Former couch remains as an adviser for the team until the new coach finds his feet.
Mr. T Makhathi is the new captain, and he’ll be assisted by Sijolane. Mshana resume as the new couch for Real Rovers announced the Real Rovers acting chairperson Mr L. Mqadi. The Real Rovers technical team has not been appointed at this stage by the new coach.
Suspected Rapist on the Run
Suspected Rapist on the Run Tsepo E.
Ndhlovu
Outrage by immoral acts, student residing at Felixton resident took law to their
own hands after one of their sisters was gang raped by 3 men residing in
surrounding areas. This comes after the closure of the University of Zululand
due to violent strike on Friday the 25th of February 2011. The victim was on her
way to the student resident when the incident took part. The student resident is
a 10 minute walk from the main road. “We are thrown to the sugar cane forest,
and left here to suffer, taxi drivers refuse to drop us at the main gate and
this expose us to criminals as we are out of sight”, said one of the
students.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Protective Service department (PSD) of the University of Zululand were called in to intervene on the matter and assist any how possible to find the lead to the crime. No lead on the first day. Students took arms the next morning and watched out for any suspect roaming around the area. After a long day, four young men were spotted on the area when called they ran and the chase began.
Two of them were caught and one was armed with a knife. They were brought back to the Felixton resident, and the other one is still on the run. Council Mathenjwa of the area spoke to the students and pleaded that the suspect be released to the police who arrived 3 hours after the capture and were refused access to the resident by students on the basis that they only arrive in time when visiting their so called “girlfriends” residing at Felixton resident. The suspects were handed over to the police after the councils plead. The investigation is on-going.
Outrage by immoral acts, student residing at Felixton resident took law to their
own hands after one of their sisters was gang raped by 3 men residing in
surrounding areas. This comes after the closure of the University of Zululand
due to violent strike on Friday the 25th of February 2011. The victim was on her
way to the student resident when the incident took part. The student resident is
a 10 minute walk from the main road. “We are thrown to the sugar cane forest,
and left here to suffer, taxi drivers refuse to drop us at the main gate and
this expose us to criminals as we are out of sight”, said one of the
students.The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Protective Service department (PSD) of the University of Zululand were called in to intervene on the matter and assist any how possible to find the lead to the crime. No lead on the first day. Students took arms the next morning and watched out for any suspect roaming around the area. After a long day, four young men were spotted on the area when called they ran and the chase began.
Two of them were caught and one was armed with a knife. They were brought back to the Felixton resident, and the other one is still on the run. Council Mathenjwa of the area spoke to the students and pleaded that the suspect be released to the police who arrived 3 hours after the capture and were refused access to the resident by students on the basis that they only arrive in time when visiting their so called “girlfriends” residing at Felixton resident. The suspects were handed over to the police after the councils plead. The investigation is on-going.
Sweeden Sweet Sounds meet Unizulu
Sweden sweet sounds meet
UnizuluPhumlani Nkwanyana
The
University of Zululand had a top class celebration with a well-known choir from
Stockholm, Sweden. This magnificent gathering was held at the world-class
wetland, iSimangaliso, St Lucia. Due to the eruption of strike on campus this
concert, which was scheduled to be at BZ, was moved to St Lucia.
The Choral Society from Unizulu joined the Europeans at the shore of the lake, St Lucia estuary, and enjoyed the brilliant overhead sun. Both choirs shred their music, as birds joined them with their sweet sound. The Swedes had an opportunity to learn some Zulu words which were added to spice up the gathering.
Unizulu’s media co-coordinator, Clare Taylor, said, “It was a meeting of opposites producing a new fusion sound and marking the beginning of a relationship of musical discovery, promoting harmony between people from countries far apart through a new form of diplomacy”.
A strong and solid bond was created between these two choirs, and a common ground was reached to take choral music to greater heights. Unizulu choral society is currently the champions of choral music throughout South Africa, after beating all Universities in South Africa. The society is still scooping trophies in many choral competitions across the country.
The
University of Zululand had a top class celebration with a well-known choir from
Stockholm, Sweden. This magnificent gathering was held at the world-class
wetland, iSimangaliso, St Lucia. Due to the eruption of strike on campus this
concert, which was scheduled to be at BZ, was moved to St Lucia.The Choral Society from Unizulu joined the Europeans at the shore of the lake, St Lucia estuary, and enjoyed the brilliant overhead sun. Both choirs shred their music, as birds joined them with their sweet sound. The Swedes had an opportunity to learn some Zulu words which were added to spice up the gathering.
Unizulu’s media co-coordinator, Clare Taylor, said, “It was a meeting of opposites producing a new fusion sound and marking the beginning of a relationship of musical discovery, promoting harmony between people from countries far apart through a new form of diplomacy”.
A strong and solid bond was created between these two choirs, and a common ground was reached to take choral music to greater heights. Unizulu choral society is currently the champions of choral music throughout South Africa, after beating all Universities in South Africa. The society is still scooping trophies in many choral competitions across the country.
New Lectures Halls under way for Unizulu
New lecture halls under way for
UnizuluPhumlani Nkwanyana
The
University of Zululand is in the process of improving the standard of education
within the Zululand community. This is confirmed by the new lecture halls that
are to be built. In an effort to avoid overcrowding in the current lecture
halls, the establishment of new lecture halls will be welcome.
On the 8th March 2010, a tender was awarded to Aveng –Grinaker LTA. The parking area adjacent the faculty of Education and department of Nursing Science will be used to camp the construction workers. The new lecture facilities will be constructed next to Inkanyiso complex. More than R33 million will be spent in the construction.
According to the contract manager, Paul Muir, the lecture halls are expected to be complete by 13 February 2012. “These lecture halls are multi-purpose, so they can even cater for other functions besides lecture sessions” said Muir. About 2000 students can be accommodated in these new facilities which will create a conducive environment for learning. During the construction, the site will be cordoned off. “Students are urged not to access the site for the benefit of their health” explained Muir.
Director for Physical planning and works, Mike Symthe, invited staff members who are willing to see new building concepts to visit the library where posters are displayed.
The building of residences is also underway next to Siqalo. New double story students’ residents will accommodate 336 people, 24 students per floor. A dining area with ablution and cooking facilities will be provided for these new residents.
The
University of Zululand is in the process of improving the standard of education
within the Zululand community. This is confirmed by the new lecture halls that
are to be built. In an effort to avoid overcrowding in the current lecture
halls, the establishment of new lecture halls will be welcome.On the 8th March 2010, a tender was awarded to Aveng –Grinaker LTA. The parking area adjacent the faculty of Education and department of Nursing Science will be used to camp the construction workers. The new lecture facilities will be constructed next to Inkanyiso complex. More than R33 million will be spent in the construction.
According to the contract manager, Paul Muir, the lecture halls are expected to be complete by 13 February 2012. “These lecture halls are multi-purpose, so they can even cater for other functions besides lecture sessions” said Muir. About 2000 students can be accommodated in these new facilities which will create a conducive environment for learning. During the construction, the site will be cordoned off. “Students are urged not to access the site for the benefit of their health” explained Muir.
Director for Physical planning and works, Mike Symthe, invited staff members who are willing to see new building concepts to visit the library where posters are displayed.
The building of residences is also underway next to Siqalo. New double story students’ residents will accommodate 336 people, 24 students per floor. A dining area with ablution and cooking facilities will be provided for these new residents.
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