11 Notable alumni of University of Zululand
Updated: May 09, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Zululand is ranked #3,851 in the world and #21 in South Africa by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 11 notable alumni from University of Zululand sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Zululand won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Mosibudi Mangena
1947-. (aged 79)
politician
minister
Mosibudi Mangena OLS is a South Africa politician, former President of the Azanian People's Organisation (AZAPO). He is also currently the honorary President of AZAPO while Nelvis Qekema is the current President, this is not unusual in the Black Consciousness Movement as was the case with Steve Biko who was also the honorary President of the Black People's Convention in...
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2. Sibongile Sambo
1974-. (aged 52)
Sibongile Sambo, is a South African aviation pioneer, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. She is the founder and CEO of SRS Aviation.
3. Sibongile Khumalo
1957-2021 (aged 64)
opera singer
jazz musician
Sibongile Khumalo was a South African singer and songwriter. She sang classical, jazz, opera and traditional South African music. She was noted for singing at the inauguration of Nelson Mandela in 1994, as well as the final of the Rugby World Cup the following year. She was appointed to the Order of Ikhamanga in 2008.
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4. Raymond Zondo
1960-. (aged 66)
lawyer
judge
Raymond Mnyamezeli Mlungisi "Ray" Zondo is a South African jurist who served as the Chief Justice of South Africa from 1 April 2022 until his retirement on 31 August 2024. President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Zondo as South Africa's new chief justice with effect from 1 April 2022. He served as acting Chief Justice from 11 October 2021, when Mogoeng Mogoeng...
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5. Hlengiwe Mkhize
1952-2021 (aged 69)
politician
minister
Hlengiwe Buhle Mkhize was a South African politician who served as Minister of Higher Education and Training and Minister of Home Affairs under President Jacob Zuma. A member of the National Assembly and national executive since May 2009, she was Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities when she died in September 2021.
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6. Sibusiso Bengu
1934-2024 (aged 90)
diplomat
minister
university teacher
politician
Sibusiso Mandlenkosi Emmanuel Bengu was a South African academic and politician. He was the first post-apartheid Minister of Education between May 1994 and June 1999. Before that, he was the vice-chancellor of the University of Fort Hare from 1991 to 1994. A former secretary-general of Inkatha, he represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the government.
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7. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
1949-. (aged 77)
physician
entrepreneur
minister
politician
Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma, sometimes referred to by her initials NDZ, is a South African politician, medical doctor and former anti-apartheid activist. A longstanding member of the African National Congress (ANC), she currently serves as a Chancellor of the University of Limpopo.
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8. Mogoeng Mogoeng
1961-. (aged 65)
judge
Mogoeng Thomas Reetsang Mogoeng is a South African jurist who served as the Chief Justice of South Africa from 8 September 2011 until his retirement on 11 October 2021.
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9. Jeff Radebe
1953-. (aged 73)
politician
minister
Jeffrey Thamsanqa Radebe is a South African politician who was last appointed as Minister of Energy by Cyril Ramaphosa on 26 February 2018. He served in the government of South Africa as Minister in the Presidency from 2014 to 2018. Previously he was Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development from 2009 to 2014. Radebe was South Africa's longest continuously serving...
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10. Bathabile Dlamini
1968-. (aged 58)
politician
minister
Bathabile Dlamini is a South African politician who was the President of the African National Congress (ANC) Women's League from 2015 to 2022. She was previously the Minister in the Presidency for Women from 2018 to 2019 and the Minister of Social Development from 2010 to 2018.
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11. Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi
1962-2021 (aged 59)
politician
Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi was a South African politician who was the Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of South Africa in the cabinet of Jacob Zuma. She was also President of the National Freedom Party (NFP). Prior to being elected to Parliament, she served for nineteen years as a councillor, fifteen of those years as Mayor of the Zululand District Municipality....
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