St Nicholas Alumni

Ayanda Msimang is a practising Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. After matriculating, Ayanda completed a Bachelor of Law Degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg. She also has a number of Post-Graduate academic credentials. Ayanda has a Masters Degree in International Business Law from the University College London. After completing her Law Degree, Ayanda lectured at the University of Cape Town. Besides having excellent academic credentials, she is also the founder of Nguni Projects (Pty) Ltd which is a company specialising in project based company law briefs.

Ntokozo Dlamini is a South African actor, radio personality and voice over artist, best known as Mastermind on Uzalo. After matriculating from St Nicholas, he went on to study International Marketing Management at Varsity College in Westville, Durban. In 2015 he landed a role on SABC 1’s drama series, Uzalo, playing the role of Mastermind.

Nozibusiso Cebekhulu is pursuing an Honours Degree in Media Cultural Studies, specifically Video Production at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg.

Sindisiwe Gumede matriculated from St Nicholas in 2013 and is currently studying Medicine in China. She is studying at Wenzhou Medical University which is in the Zheijang Province. “The best thing about studying in China is being amongst so many different cultures and the worst thing is being so far away from my family.” said Sindi. Sindi said that the standard of work is extremely high; one needs a minimum of 60% to pass a Subject and she is required to take Mandarin as a subject. Sindi will be returning to South Africa to practice medicine once she has completed her studies.

Muzi Zuma is a 24-year-young pop of vibrancy and vigour. He is unique, ambitious and, as some would say, a ‘diva’ with a fierce approach to life. He is the founder of three companies – Make-Up By Muzi, ELLEM and Intricate Eye Marketing. As a model, musician, drag performer, writer and artist, he enjoys all challenges of life that develop not only his skills but also elevate the power of the brand ‘Muzi Zuma’. He wants to show young people the difference passion and hardwork has in the acquisition of success.

Ntokozo Phungula I completed my matric at St Nicholas in 2017 and was awarded the DUX 2017. I went on to do my Bachelor’s degree in Medical Science: Physiology at UKZN and recently graduated in May this year and it was an amazing journey.

I am currently pursuing my Honours degree in Medical Sciences: Medical Microbiology. So far, it has been wonderful and the exposure to laboratory medicine is overwhelming. I’ve had the opportunity to conduct some supervised research on HIV as part of my research project for the year.

My whole experience in Medical Science has been great and I will forever be thankful to St Nicholas and the teachers for laying a foundation of interest in this field, especially Mrs Townsend who taught me Life Sciences. All the work she put in and her words of encouragement are very helpful. Every day in the lab I’m reminded of the days we would have our practical assessments with Mrs Townsend and how much that has helped me in easily grasping some of the techniques we use.

I am hoping to explore more opportunities within Medical Science and broaden my knowledge in the future.