COMMUNIQUÉ FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR – UKZN CONGRATULATES ALUMNA DR NAVI PILLAY ON WINNING 2026 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
09 October 2026 Dear Staff and Students It is with immense pride that I write to congratulate Dr Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on
UKZN Law Academic Explores Space Technologies and Human Rights
The growing role of space technologies in advancing human rights and the need for Africa to play a more active role in
LLM in Constitutional Law for Author, Lawyer and Digital Content Creator
Mr Xolo Songca has graduated with a Master of Laws (LLM) in Constitutional Theory, Law and Litigation from the University of KwaZulu-Natal
LLM Cum Laude Analyses Africa’s Standing in Global Trade
Master of Laws in International and African Regional Law graduate, Ms Ayandiswa Mbhele, has used research to answer whether African countries are
Study Examines Consent Models to Tackle South Africa’s Organ Shortage
The legal and ethical framework governing organ donation in South Africa was the focus of Master of Laws (LLM) in Medical Law
Research Highlights How Agricultural Tax Policy Impacts Local Economies
KwaZulu-Natal litigation attorney, Ms Jamie Flemmer, merged a passion for tax law and agriculture in her Master of Laws (LLM) in Business
Cum laude Graduate Prepares for Successful Legal Career
Law student, Ms Bianca Lee Govender, graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree cum laude.
LLM Graduate Champions Responsible Development on Traditional Land
Mr Patrick Mbokazi, Deputy Director of Capacity Building and Institutional Development at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
Prestigious Scholarship for Top Law Student
Hard work, academic perseverance and unwavering dedication earned Law student, Ms Serisha Sadayen, a prestigious Malegapuru W. Makgoba Scholarship. Winning the scholarship,
Transforming Education Systems for Inclusive Futures
There has been a call for a fundamental transformation of South Africa’s education system to ensure children with disabilities enjoy their right
UKZN Law Student Awarded Prestigious SAJHR Top-Up Bursary
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) School of Law Master’s student Ms Yizozodwa Dlamini has been awarded a prestigious R30 000 South African Journal on Human Rights (SAJHR)
Dr Sheetal Soni, senior lecturer and Head of Research and Higher Degrees in UKZN’s School of Law, is the 2026 recipient of the










