Youth Month Competition Winners Selected as College Ambassadors

Youth Month Competition Winners Selected as College Ambassadors

Winners of the UKZN College of Law and Management Studies (CLMS) Youth Month competition were appointed as College Ambassadors by the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of CLMS, Professor Managay Reddi at a prize giving luncheon.

The competition, which aimed to foster the culture of student excellence, required CLMS undergraduate and postgraduate student entrants on the Howard College, Westville and Pietermaritzburg campuses to put into words how they serve as an inspiration to those around them.  

From the more than 100 entries received, 15 winners were selected – five from each campus – and they were all rewarded with Makro shopping vouchers valued at R1 000 and other College prizes.

Celebrating their achievement, Reddi congratulated the winners for living up to UKZN’s motto of Inspiring Greatness by making a valuable contribution to the UKZN community and society. She encouraged them to continue sharing their stories to give hope and inspire other students.

‘As the College Ambassadors, your role expands beyond what you do currently. So, you need to share who you are with other students struggling to find themselves and who have perhaps lost direction,’ said Reddi. ‘They will benefit enormously from your success and guidance.’

Winners of the competition from Howard College campus were Mr Sandile Buthelezi and Mr Aphile Nthlati, who are both doing Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degrees; Dr Adebale Ojewole (Master of Laws in Medical Law); Mr Mthobisi Dylan Mbatha (Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies), and Mr Siphesihle Mbatha (Doctoral studies in Law).

Pietermaritzburg campus winners were Mr Morris Khumalo and Mr Nduduzuo Mbonamabi, both doing their LLB degrees; Ms Serina Naicker (Bachelor of Business Administration); Mr Zamokuhle Gwala (Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting) and Mr Anele Nyosana (Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting).

Westville campus winners were Mr Thando Nxele who is doing his Doctoral studies in Business Administration, Mr Dalingcebo Mnguni (Bachelor of Business Administration); Mr Kusaselihle Mndebele (Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting); Ms Nonkululeko Dlamini (BCom Honours in Supply Chain Management) and Ms Asande Sikhosana (BCom Marketing and Supply Chain). 

These winners were selected for developing impactful projects; for making a tangible difference in the community through voluntary work, social initiatives or advocacy; demonstrating exceptional leadership and inspiring others through their actions and achievements, and as students who have achieved significantly in their academic or professional journeys.

Speaking on behalf of the winners, Sikhosana thanked the judges and the College for organising the initiative that allowed them to share their stories and for being recognised not only as winners, but as ambassadors for the College.

‘UKZN has exposed us to learning beyond just our qualification and continues not only to give us opportunities but recognises us. We’re grateful for this opportunity and hope the initiative will continue for years to come,’ she said. 

Access the winning stories here

Words: Samukelisiwe Cele

Photograph: Albert Hirasen