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The Citizen
11-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
UKZN's youngest graduate is an alchemy of success
At just 19, Lusanda Madondo has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the youngest graduate of the 2025 UKZN autumn graduation ceremonies. She received a Bachelor of Social Science in Housing, completing her degree at an age when many are only beginning their university journey. 'My passion for human settlements drove me to pursue a degree in Housing,' Madondo said confidently. Originally from Pietermaritzburg, Madondo completed her high school education at Alexandra High School. Her academic interests span the built environment, housing policy, project management, urban and rural development, and community development. Also read: UKZN's autumn grad season gets underway with over 8000 graduands Demonstrating versatility beyond academics, Madondo competed in the 2024 Miss Teen Universe South Africa. She proudly placed in the top 80 out of 200 participants from across all provinces, a testament to her resilience, confidence, and strong work ethic. During her studies, Madondo successfully balanced theoretical learning with practical experience. She highlighted her understanding of how housing developments influence policy and community development, noting field trips as a particularly enriching aspect of her academic journey. 'A highlight of my experience was understanding how policy shapes housing developments — and the field trips were unforgettable,' she reflected. Madondo's story is a powerful example of what is possible when one embraces every challenge and opportunity. 'I am incredibly grateful for the love and support I have received,' she said. 'Completing my degree feels surreal — a dream come true, especially as a graduate at just 19 years old.' With her sights set on a bright future, Madondo is pursuing an Honours degree in Housing Development and aims to secure a role in the housing sector — further affirming her commitment to meaningful change in this vital field. For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
09-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- IOL News
At 19, Lusanda Madondo becomes youngest graduate at UKZN autumn ceremonies
At just 19, Ms Lusanda Madondo has achieved a remarkable milestone—becoming the youngest graduate of the 2025 UKZN autumn graduation ceremonies Image: Siphosethu Dlamini Lusanda Madondo has etched her name into the annals of history as the youngest graduate of the 2025 autumn graduation ceremonies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). At just 19, she has successfully obtained a Bachelor of Social Science in Housing, achieving this significant milestone at an age where her peers are only just embarking on their university journeys. 'My passion for human settlements drove me to pursue a degree in Housing,' Madondo shared. The Pietermaritzburg resident and former Alexandra High School learner explained that her academic interests span the built environment, housing policy, project management, urban and rural development, and community development. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Madondo recently took part in the 2024 Miss Teen Universe South Africa competition, where she ultimately placed in the top 80 out of 200 participants. Throughout her university journey, Madondo balanced theoretical learning with real-world experiences. She expressed that her understanding of the intricate relationship between housing developments and policy, along with the enriching field trips, were some of the highlights of her academic journey.
