Wed Jun 19 14:06:47 SAST 2013
Wed Jun 19 14:06:47 SAST 2013

Grant for Zululand university

Oct 15, 2012 | Sapa | 4 comments

The University of Zululand will receive R64 million for a programme aimed at ensuring it receives accreditation from the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica), the accountancy body says

“Through this project, 400 learners will gain access to a high-quality undergraduate degree programme with international recognition,” Saica senior executive Chantyl Mulder said in a statement.

“We are hoping to produce a new breed of chartered accountants who are willing to plough back into their communities to make a difference.” 

The programme aimed to enable the university to offer a BCom degree in accounting with teaching standards that were consistent with the chartered accountancy profession.

Saica, the Banking Sector Education and Training Authority, and the University of Cape Town would be part of the project.

The university’s vice-chancellor, Prof Fikile Mazibuko, said it was proud to be part of an initiative which would add value to the quality of an accounting qualification.

“We are doing this not only for [the University of Zululand], but for the greater need of the continent. We want to see a programme that will produce ethically strong accountants, as this is the calibre of professionals the world needs.”

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Oct 15, 2012

kukuyalethosa1

Mangosuthu Gatcha Buthelezi is an idiot and a retard.
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Oct 16, 2012

Tsatsatsa

With such messed up Administration in that University I will not be surprised if this money funds goes to corrupt officials bank accounts.
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Oct 17, 2012

tmotaung713

Very impressive,at last Ongoye will be on the spotlight.Have they upgraded their residence,specially New York?
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Oct 23, 2012

Tsatsatsa

Yes couple of years back they renovated New York and other residences, although they went out to Tender :-) , they gave the job to a company from Durban, that did not even attend the compulsory site inspection, this company submitted it quotations before the site inspection date. They were way above the other tenders (local and reputable companies), but they were given the job anyways. So that is Ungoye for you tmotaung713.
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