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cannot afford post-school education are of particular remain up to date with the advances in the various
concern. There are many students, who without extra fields of academia as well as to research solutions
help will struggle to reach their full potential and need to the many new challenges facing society. All uni-
our help.” versity stakeholders have no difficulty in recognising
that educated graduates are critical to society’s
Resolving this situation needs to be perceived as the future. Financial support of higher education is an
joint responsibility of government, the business sector
and civil society. For the business sector an investment investment in South Africa’s future.
in students’ participation in higher education should At this year’s graduation ceremonies, 61.85% of UKZN’s
be regarded as a win-win situation. By investing in graduates were women and 76.54% were African. This
university education, they are also investing in the can only bode well to satisfy the urgent need for more
culture and skills of their future work force and creating female and African professionals in the workplace in
a pipeline of new employees. In addition, no teaching South Africa. This also confirms that the University
can take place in a vacuum and the relationship of KwaZulu-Natal is responsive to the needs of South
between knowledge and practice is undisputed. African society and thus plays an active role to correct
Students require work experience, which may be the imbalances brought about by our painful past.
acquired through internships or holiday employment, Prof Singh concluded, “It does not matter the size of
which then lead to permanent employment.
the donation — big or small. UKZN needs the support
Excellence in university education standards also need of the business community, our alumni and civil society
to be continually maintained. Students require access to engage more effectively and to invest in the city, the
to the latest equipment and best facilities in order to province of KZN and ultimately the country.”

Full Name of Company: UKZN Foundation Head Office KEY PERSONNEL
Nature of Business: The University of KwaZulu-Natal Chairperson: Mr M Mia (Trustee)
(UKZN) Foundation Trust is a registered charitable Deputy Chairperson: Dr P Mnganga (Trustee)
trust, a public benefit organization and a non-profit Vice Chancellor: Prof N Poku (Trustee)
organisation under South African Law. The Trust Executive Director: Prof Anesh Maniraj Singh
is associated with charitable entities in the United CONTACT DETAILS
Kingdom and the United States. Physical Address: UKZN Foundation Howard College,
232 Mazisi-Kunene Avenue, Durban, 4041
MISSION Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2389
THE MISSION OF THE UKZN FOUNDATION is to Fax: +27 (0)31 260 3209
provide a professional fundraising service which E-mail: foundation@ukzn.ac.za
supports the development of UKZN and addresses the Website: www.foundation.ukzn.ac.za
needs and aspirations of our donors. www.donate.ukzn.ac.za
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