Page 2 - DUT CONNECT Summer 2024

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Dear Alumni and Friends of the
Durban University of Technology 3
History of DUT - the Amalgamation
of Legacy Technikons 4
Caleb Nair Milestones of Success:
From DUT Graduate to Healthcare Leader 8
Mr Sihle Sibisi 10
Mother, Pastor, and Author:
Nicole Gokul’s Multi-Faceted Life 12
Varnee Ringadoo Moodely
Fashioning a Legacy 14
Trailblazers in Healthcare: DUT Alumni Nicolas
and Ricardo Lognath of Omninela Medical 16
6 Considerations for Wealth Management 17
Super Troopers, Super Connections: DUT’s
Alumni Celebration and The Inaugural
Alumbiz Fund Award 18
DUT Library 19
DUT President’s Cup Golf Day
Returns with Purpose after Five-Year Hiatus 20
The Faculty of Accounting and Informatics 22 Faculty of Health Sciences 24 Faculty of Arts and Design 26 “The Future Lives Here” Faculty Of
Engineering And The Built Environment 28 Faculty of Management Sciences 30
DUT Alumnus Sareshen Pillay Honoured
as News Bulletin Reader of the Year 32
Wiseman Christopher Djuma:
A DUT Alumnus Among South Africa’s
Top 10 Most Employable Graduates 34
Nishie Govender: Empathy, Education, and Excellence Celebrating 24 Years of Milestones at DUT 36
Walk Down Memory Lane 38
Waheeda Peters, Publication Officer at DUT Communications Departments talks Highlights
of Key Activities, Achievements,
and Milestones from 2024 40
Rina (SD) Ramsingh
A Legacy of Service and Innovation 42
Dive into Durban’s Summer Delights 43
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Publisher:
Editorial Leader: Editorial, DUT: Administration Support: Contributors:
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Durban University of Technology
Mr Zwakele Ngubane
Ms Ronelle Lyson
DUT Advancement and Alumni Relations Unit
Ms Ronelle Lyson, Mr Swelihle Shoba, Mr Yegan Reddy Ms Helen Bond
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Disclaimer: This magazine is published in good faith and every effort has been made to ensure that the information was true and correct at the time of going to print.
Editor’s Message
Celebrating Milestones
As we reflect on the achievements and growth of both our esteemed alumni and the institution, this edition of the DUT Connect Magazine celebrates the remarkable milestones that have shaped our journey.
From alumni reaching new heights in their professional careers to the university marking significant anniversaries, we are proud of the strides we have made together. These milestones stand as a testament to the dedication, hard work, and vision that continue to drive our vibrant community.We invite you to join us in commemorating these defining moments, as they are a true reflection of our shared commitment to excellence and progress.
— The DUT Advancement and Alumni Relations Team