Take a look at the profile of MUT graduates and past students and you will see that MUT is indeed a university of technology in pursuit of excellence.
On Friday 31 May, MUT held an Alumni Recognition Evening at Elangeni Hotel in Durban to recognise and celebrate the achievements of a select few alumni who go out of their way to maintain their relationship with MUT as well as those who have excelled in their respective careers, contributing to the good name of MUT.
Among those who received awards was Sindisiwe Zungu "DJ Cndo" also known as the Finest Lady of House Music, Herbet Msagala, Chief of Ports at Transnet and Mlungisi Shangase, director of Shangase attorneys to mention just a few. Various companies were also given recognition awards for their contribution to advancement at MUT. It was a spectacular evening with Gagasi FM news manager Alex Mthiyane as the programme director, performance from former idols top 5 contestant, Shekhinah Donnell and an inspiring talk by top businessman, Vivian Reddy.
The awards were as follows
Philanthropist: Basil Makhathini, MD, Madamu Technologies
Since 2011, he has been a strategic partner towards MUT’s growth. He has donated Ipads and laptops as well as donated the cabling for computer labs in the Faculty of Natural Sciences. Every year, he ensures that he recruits no less than 10 graduates from MUT per semester.
Goodwill ambassador: Sifiso Mazibuko
He uses his influence to fight for the cause of MUT. He opens doors for MUT graduates as well as opportunities for MUT in a variety of projects between MUT & Eskom.
Innovative alumni: Gordon Msimang
Originally trained as an electrical engineering technician, Gordon Msimang was one of the first MUT graduates to receive training in radiology equipment in the Netherlands. He has never looked back. Today, he runs the one of the biggest hospitals that use radiology equipment. He also employs MUT graduates.
Leading entrepreneur: TC Madikane, MD Igoda Projects
MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM Igoda Projects were appointed as a member of the professional team to design the Moses Mabhida Stadium which was to host some of the 2010 FIFA World Cup games.
INKOSI ALBERT LUTHULI ICC In 2007/8 Igoda Projects were appointed as members of the Durban International Convention Center Arena design team. They have also designed the ABSA-Eskom IDM, a national energy efficiency programme where they replaced 50,000 lights with 1.22 MW of energy savings. They also implemented an Eskom CFL roll-out.
Start-up entrepreneur: Zama Dlamini
Zama Dlamini is a former Black Management Forum Chairperson at MUT, she went on to join the Construction Seta as a Skills Development and Learnership Advisor where she became the Regional Manager. To date, she is the director of Qualfurn Training and Projects, a company specializing in accredited training programmes for both employed and unemployed people.
The company is accredited with construction Seta on all construction qualifications,Services Seta on New Venture Creation ,Business Management and Project Management and MICT Seta on End user computing. In a period of less than 12 months we’ve trained more than a thousand learners in different construction trades. We’ve managed to secure contracts worth more than five million rands.
Emerging innovator: Khosonke Mlangeni
He pioneers with solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges in citizen access to technology. During his internship last year, he designed a machine which loosens and opens bolts for a company where he was doing in-service. The University is in the process of patenting the invention.
Corporate leadership: Sicelo Xulu
Mr Sicelo Xulu demonstrates effective corporate leadership as he is responsible for effectively managing his company's resources and inspiring others to do their best work.
Inspiring leadership: Transnet & Eskom
These companies were identified as inspirational leaders for the exemplary way in which they carry out the business of their organizations. The standard of excellence they set is exemplary not only for other organizations but for alumni who are looking into becoming inspirational leaders in industry. Because Transnet and Eskom also employ a large number of MUT graduates, there is hope that the spirit of hard work and excellence within these companies will trickle onto them.
Brand Advocate : Herbert Msagala
When he was promoted to Chief of Ports last year, he made it clear with whoever was interviewing him that he is a product of MUT. He talks passionately about MUT and refers to MUT as "my own Harvard". He says, “What was fed to us has made us to be who we are today”. As an influential person, his endorsement of MUT creates more mileage for the University.
Brand activator : Moeti Kgware
Brand activator : Mollin Mbele
She brings the spirit of the MUT brand to life. The objective of Brand Activation is to make brands active in their markets, building their reputations along with results. Most fundamentally, brand activation contributes in creating trust between the customer, the society and the brand.
He brings the spirit of the MUT brand to life. The objective of Brand Activation is to make brands active in their markets, building their reputations along with results. Most fundamentally, brand activation contributes in creating trust between the customer, the society and the brand
While studying for a Diploma in Environmental Health, she also pursued her passion as a DJ and started learning how to mix at the Durban’s Finest DJ Academy, finally producing her debut album, Finest Lady of House Volume 1 in 2007. She graduated at MUT in 2009.
Remarkable career: Mlungisi Shangase
He digressed from his original MUT Public Management qualification towards studying for a degree in law. To this end, he is the director of Shangase Attorneys and a legal adviser at Umngeni.
Volunterism to MUT: Milton Sambo
Chosen by Eskom, Milton is involved in a range of voluntary projects at MUT.
Volunteerism to MUT graduates: Khulile Mathe
He has assisted numerous MUT graduates to develop business plans.
Social justice administration: Wiseman Kubheka
He works with refugees and goes beyond his call of duty helping them to become assimilated into the South African society and deal with the culture shock. His work is invaluable as it shows refugees that SA is a caring nation in spite of xenophobic incidences that have taken place in certain parts of our country in the past.
Congratulations once more to all who received recognition awards. MUT is proud to be associated with you, keep on pursuing excellence and flying the MUT banner high.
Bongeka Gumede-MUT Alumni Relations Officer
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