DURBAN - The University of KwaZulu-Natal(UKZN) has issued a warning to students about an enrolment scam by a group of people who are getting students to “register” for programmes that do not exist.
UKZN’s executive director of corporate relations Normah Zondo said university management had been made aware of a group of individuals who were making false representations in an attempt to scam unsuspecting students into “registering” for programmes that do not exist.
“The scammers are allegedly posing as administrators of two programmes that were discontinued a few years ago - The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Primary Health Care Programme (PHC) and the Bachelor of Nursing Advanced Practice Programme (BNAP),” she said.
Zondo said any information presented on these programmes should be regarded as disinformation.
“Applicants are cautioned to be vigilant and seek enrolment information from official university channels only,” she said.
UKZN encouraged members of the public to report any suspicious behaviour or correspondence confidentially and anonymously, 24/7, through the following channels:
- Toll-free: 0800 203 285. Email: [email protected] Website:
- All information on UKZN study programmes are available on the
- A chatbot is also available to assist.
“The University of KwaZulu-Natal will pursue legal avenues to ensure those who illegally use its name, logo and/or branding are brought to book,” said Zondo.
THE MERCURY