Webinar Explores Autonomous Navigation by Looking at the Legal Issues Facing Ships and Crews of the Future
Interesting legal issues that will arise in the future as unmanned and autonomous ships begin to traverse our inland waterways and high seas were explored at a maritime law webinar hosted by the Unit of Maritime Law and Maritime Studies. Presented by Professor Massimiliano Piras from the University of Cagliari, Italy as part of his […]
SAEF Lecturers Lend Helping Hand to Kids MBA
Lecturers within the UKZN School of Accounting, Economics and Finance (SAEF) recently completed community service work with KHULA Education on the Kids Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. KHULA Education is a foundation committed to improving the quality of education in rural KwaZulu-Natal and aims to develop children’s business, entrepreneurial skills, leadership potential and lateral […]
Macroeconomics Research Unit Developing Business Confidence Index
The Macroeconomics Research Unit (MRU) in UKZN’s School of Accounting, Economics and Finance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and eThekwini Municipality that lays a framework for the development of the Durban Business Confidence Index (BCI). In the three-party agreement, the MRU is the technical […]
Judges Impressed by High School Moot Court Participants
The participants in the Luthuli Museum/UKZN Schools Moot Court Competition impressed the judges with their excellent advocacy skills. Hosted by UKZN’s School of Law in partnership with the Luthuli Museum, the annual competition offered Grade 11 pupils an opportunity to be equipped to argue a constitutional matter, in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court. This community outreach […]
International Association of Women Judges’ Mentorship Project Launched at UKZN
UKZN Law students will benefit from a prestigious mentorship programme initiated by the South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges (SAC-IAWJ). The programme aims to educate, nurture and empower Law students – with the priority being women – in South Africa. The KwaZulu-Natal mentorship programme was initiated by the provincial co-ordinators of the SAC-IAWJ: KZN, […]
An Insight of Court Proceeding for Law Students
Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ) recently hosted its inaugural court shadowing programme. SLSJ is a South African student organisation dedicated to protecting human rights, preventing discrimination and promoting social justice and the rule of law. The society was formed in partnership with students of various South African universities with the aim of transforming […]
Academic Recognised for Her Contribution to Student Support and Community Engagement
Lecturer in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance Ms Siphumelele Dlungwane received the African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) President’s Award in recognition of her role in student support and community engagement at UKZN. Dlungwane received the award at the AWCA’s 20th Anniversary Conference. The non-profit organisation’s mission is to accelerate the advancement of qualified […]
