Official opening of three landmark UNIZULU buildings geared towards building futures

"AS we cut the ribbon today, let it not only symbolise the opening of these buildings, but also strengthen our collective resolve to use the instrument of education to transform the lives of the people of our province, country and continent.

- SBAHLE DUMAKUDE

The opening ceremony was held in the new Engineering Department building, which is named after Prof Blade Nzimande and is located within the Richards Bay Campus. | Samkele Sokhela

(Samkele Sokhela)

These profound words were expressed by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Bonginkosi Emmanuel Blade Nzimande during the official opening ceremony of a newly constructed building and two refurbished residences at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU).

Appropriately, the official ceremony was held in the new Engineering Department building which is named after Prof Nzimande and is located within the Richards Bay Campus. The two residences are also named in honour of distinguished South African luminaries whose enduring legacies continue to inspire and shape the nation. The Mr Cyril Vuyani Gamede Building, situated less than 10km away from the Richards Bay Campus, carries the name of UNIZULU’s former chairperson of council who was instrumental in the university’s journey towards offering engineering academic programmes.