Ntando Madiba electrical engineering graduate shows strength beyond circumstances
From a childhood shaped by loss to a future now rooted in South Africa’s energy sector, 22-year-old Ntando Madiba’s journey is a story of quiet resilience, discipline, and purpose.
Madiba recently graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Zululand, earning his qualification during the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering’s first graduation ceremony. He is now stepping into the industry as an Engineer-in-Training at Eskom, where he is gaining hands-on experience in critical power systems and infrastructure.
Born in Umlazi, Durban, Madiba was raised by his grandmother after losing both parents at the age of two. Despite the hardship, he describes his upbringing as filled with care and stability.
“I never went to bed with an empty stomach,” he reflected, crediting his grandmother’s sacrifices and unwavering support for grounding him throughout his childhood.
