graduation - ceremony 2021

INSPIRING GREATNESS

GRADUATIONC E R E M O N Y 2021

COLLEGE OF LAW & MANAGEMENT STUDIES

TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021

19h00

DURBAN

GRADUATIONC E R E M O N Y 2021

COVID-19On 15 March 2020, a national state of disaster was declared in South Africa in light ofthe COVID-19 outbreak. In keeping with the instructions of the President of the Republic of South Africa, the Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa, per a public address delivered on 23 March 2020, the Republic of South Africa was placed under lockdown from Thursday, 26 March 2020.

While the lockdown levels have been amended over time, regulations related to the current lockdown level remain in force. After due consideration of all on-going health and safety protocols, a decision was made to virtually confer all Degrees and Diplomas, and the virtual ceremonies were broadcasted between 25 and 28 May 2021. The University retained the original approved Graduation dates and programmes for record purposes.

THE UKZN TRANSFORMATION CHARTERThe University of KwaZulu-Natal ASPIRES TO BE a transformed university which:

Heals the divisions of our nation’s past, bridges racial and cultural divides, and lays the foundations for a university that is united in its diversity;

Promotes high quality research, excellent teaching and learning, and responsible community engagement;

Promotes African scholarship in every discipline and uBuntu/Botho in its organisational culture;

Embraces socially and contextually relevant curricula that reflect the University’s location in South Africa, Africa and the world;

Recognises the importance and value of African languages as academic languages;

Prioritises the well-being and growth of every individual student and staff member;

Reflects race and gender representation in its management structures, personnel profile, and student population;

Is socially cohesive and inclusive;

Is free of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, gender, class, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability;

Nurtures collegiality, recognises and respects difference, and celebrates diversity;

Reflects a new and refreshing culture of tolerance, understanding and vibrant engagement within the University community.

We therefore COMMIT ourselves to work together until the objectives set out below are manifested in our University.

OUR CHARTERThe University shall be a place where:

Research, Teaching, Learning and Scholarship are a vocation for all

Race and gender representation is evident in all structures

A socially cohesive and inclusive institutional culture thrives

Good modes of governance are enshrined

The right to freedom of expression is guaranteed

Advancement of the transformation agenda is the responsibility of all

THE UKZN PACTWe, the staff and students of the University of KwaZulu-Natal

agree to treat each other with respect, to abide by the rules and regulations of the Institution and to commit ourselves to excellence in research-led

teaching and learning.

Univers i t y of KwaZulu-Nata l

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OFFICERS OFFICERS

Chancellor Professor NK Poku (Acting) BA(Hons),(Nottingham), MA(Nottingham Trent), MSc(Coventry), PhD (Nottingham Trent)

Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor NK Poku BA(Hons),(Nottingham), MA(Nottingham Trent), MSc(Coventry), PhD(Nottingham Trent)

Chair of Council Dr L Moja MBChB(Natal), MMed OetG(Medunsa), MBA(UFS)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research Professor M Moshabela (Acting) MBChB (Natal), MMed (UL), MSc (LSHTM), PhD (WITS)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teachingand Learning Professor SP Songca BSc, BScHons(Unitra), MSc, PhD(London)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor A Modi of Agriculture, Engineering and Science BScAgric(UFH), MScAgric(Natal), PhD(OSU)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor BP Ncama of Health Sciences BCur(Unisa), MCur (Natal), PhD(UKZN), RN RM, RICN, RCHN, RDN, RNE

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor NJ Mkhize of Humanities BAHons(Natal), MA(lowa), PhD(Natal)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor BW McArthur (Acting) of Law and Management Studies BSc(Unisa), BA(Hons),MA(Natal), PhD(UKZN), MBL, Dip Datametrics(UNISA), HDE(Natal)

Registrar Dr KE Cleland B(Hons) Occupational Therapy(UP), MEd(Natal), PhD(UKZN), PG Dip Law(FiCJ)

President of Convocation Mr VW Sibisi BAdmin(UKZN)

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OFFICE BEARERS

COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College

Professor BW McArthur (Acting)

BSc(UNISA), BA(Hons), MA(Natal), PhD(UKZN), MBL, Dip Datametrics (UNISA), HDE(Natal)

Dean and Head of School: Graduate School of Business and Leadership

Professor AM Martins (Acting)

BA(UNISA), PhD(Universidade Fernado Pessoa)

Dean and Head of School: Accounting, Economics and Finance

Professor M Sibanda

BCom(Hons)(NUST), Dip(IBZ) PGD(UKZN), MSc(NUST), PhD(UKZN)

Dean and Head of School: Law

Professor M Reddi

BA, LLB(UDW), LLM(Natal), LLD(UDW)

Dean and Head of School: Management, IT and Governance

Professor S Mutula

BEd(Nairobi), PGDCompSci(Nairobi), MLib(Wales), PhD(Johannesburg)

Dean: Research

Professor C Muller

BA(UNISA), BComHons, MCom(Natal), PhD(UKZN)

Dean: Teaching and Learning

Professor M Mkhize

BCom(UNIZUL), BComHons(UNISA), MCom, PhD(UKZN), DipEd(Indumiso)


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ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS

The Academic Procession enters the Hall - University Anthem – Ihele

The Chancellor constitutes the Congregation

Welcome to Guests

Professor BW McArthur (Acting)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Law and Management Studies

Congratulatory Remarks

Students’ Representative Council

Presentation of Doctoral Graduands Dean: College Research

Musical Interlude

Presentation of Graduands Deans of the College

The Chancellor dissolves the Congregation

National Anthem

The Congregation is invited to join in the singing of the National Anthem

The Academic Procession leaves the Hall

Gaudeamus Igitur

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Award of Degrees in College of Law and Management Studies

DOCTORAL DEGREES

Doctor of PhilosophyDatadin, Prishana, BAdmin, BAdminHons , MCom ��Human Resource Management, Leadership

StudiesThesis: The application of the Comprehensive Model to reduce job stress among

metal industry workers in South Africa Citation: This study utilized a mixed-methods approach to determine the effects of job

stress on both shift and non-shift workers in the metal industry within South Africa. The findings suggested that, job stress, ineffective and insufficient sleep patterns as well as work overload impacted negatively on the lives of employees. A comprehensive model was proposed which aligns work and non-work schedules to maintain overall wellbeing

Supervisor: Dr E Mutambara

Dlamini, Langa Hewitt, BProc, LLB, MCom��.�� LawThesis: Development of the South African coastal shipping policy: The prospect of

maritime cabotage Citation: The thesis assesses the potential for cabotage application in South Africa

as espoused in the maritime transport policy. The study reflects on the challenges associated with the departure from the status quo of engaging foreign registered vessels in coastal trades. The findings are acutely relevant for the refinement and further development of the maritime policy.

Supervisors: Professor MAH Wallis and Professor TB Jones

Donnelly, Dusty-Lee, BA, LLB4, LLM�� LawThesis: Privacy by (re)Design: A comparative study of the protection of personal

information in the mobile applications ecosystem under United States, European Union and South African law

Citation: The dissertation analyses ‘privacy by (re)design’ as a conceptual framework for the protection of personal information in the mobile applications ecosystem under the laws of South Africa, the United States, and the European Union. It proposes amendments to Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013

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to strengthen legal accountability for data sharing, and provide for effective protection of personal information by mobile app developers in South Africa.

Supervisors: Professor DW Thaldar and Mr AH Bellengere

Kgoetiane, Cecil Hlophego, MSc(TUT) �� Leadership StudiesThesis: Achieving high performance through competitive strategy: A case of

Tshwane-based small and medium enterprises Citation: The study explored achieving high performance for the Tshwane-based

SMEs with the aid of competitive strategies. The results indicated that when competitive strategies are applied as a unit and are moderated by the resources, they positively affect the SMEs’ high performance. The study was intended to benefit the entrepreneurs in and around City of Tshwane on achieving high performance for their SMEs.

Supervisor: Dr P Mashau

Khumalo, Khulekani, BLaws, LLM �� LawThesis: Towards establishing the ‘security laws’ interpretation regime’ which will

facilitate the interpretation of state security laws in a manner that upholds and protects the rule of law and human rights: A South African perspective

Citation: The study critically examines South Africa’s state security and emergency laws, and thereafter concludes that there emerge certain unique techniques which operate to bolster the interpretation of the usually broad and vague state security laws in a manner that upholds and protects the rule of law and human rights. Taken together, these techniques constitute what in the thesis is termed the ‘security laws’ interpretation regime’

Supervisor: Professor SV Hoctor

Longunza-Malassi, Joseph, BLaws(University of Mbandaka), LLM �� LawThesis: The climate change and freshwaters nexus: Possible implications for water

treaties on the transboundary tributaries of the Congo river Citation: Climate change will cause a seasonal increase of about 15 percent of the

Congo River basin’s run-off, and a rise of about 17 percent of its discharge. In an attempt to comprehend the implications of such increase on the region’s transboundary water law, this study has undertaken a comparative analysis of flood management regimes, and formulated recommendations that aim at improving the Congo basin’s legal preparedness to climate change impacts

Supervisor: Professor MA Kidd

Luthuli, Malusi Kenneth, BSocSc, BSocScHons, MSocSc �� Leadership StudiesThesis: Developing a framework for project status reporting in South African State-

Owned companies Citation: This study identified several challenges facing South African state-owned

companies during project status reporting. The study developed a framework for project status reporting in South African state-owned companies to assist stakeholders in their reporting. To assist in problem solving, the framework


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advocates the utilisation of enterprise management offices to improve stakeholder feedback, thus mitigating bureaucratic project management structures capable of hindering project status reporting.

Supervisor: Dr BZ Chummun

Mahlalela, Nontobeko Portia, BA(UNIZUL), MCom (Wits) �� Leadership StudiesThesis: Service delivery an elusive target: A case of Nkomazi Local Municipality Citation: The study investigated service delivery challenges at the Nkomazi Local

Municipality. Data was collected from participants selected through non-probability sampling techniques. The results indicate that the rural nature of the municipality, the chosen service delivery model, a lack of skilled practitioners and ineffective leadership militates against the service delivery value chain of the Municipality. Thus, the study developed a service delivery framework towards improving service delivery.

Supervisors: Dr LL Lalendle and Dr E Mutambara

Maqutu, Lindiwe Nomachezi, BA, LLB, LLM, LLM �� LawThesis: The postcoloniality of labour law: A South African perspective Citation: The study investigates the colonial roots and formation(s) of the concept of

labour and labour law in the South African context – both historically and in the present day. The aim of the research is to decolonise accepted legal knowledge. The study uses a mode of reading that draws out silenced and marginalised elements within a canonical narrative, discerning the minor term in the overlap between dominant and subjugated worlds

Supervisors: Dr FD Mnyongani and Professor M Reddi

Mavundla, Simangele Daisy ................................................................................................................................LawThesis: Battered, dejected, ejected and rejected: The rights of HIV positive women to

be protected from violence in Eswatini Citation: The study investigated whether Eswatini’s legal and policy framework is

cognisant of the nexus between violence and HIV. It adopted a desktop and empirical research – and found that violence against HIV positive women was multifaceted and involved a wide range of perpetrators; violence and HIV were inextricably interconnected, that women saw legal remedies to be inadequate. The justice system, policymakers and NGOs will have information and formulate prevention strategies.

Supervisor: Professor AE Strode

Nkwanyana, Nkosinathi Trevor, BCom(Brenau University), MCom(Wits) �� Leadership StudiesThesis: Business Process Re-engineering Implementation in the South African Public

Sector: A Case Study of Operation Phakisa II in the Department of Health (DOH) Citation: This study examined the implementation of business process reengineering

(BPR) which is the organisational transformation philosophy underlying Operation Phakisa II or the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance Programme in the Department of Health. The findings revealed that performance success

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in BPR implementation is influenced by the availability of a comprehensive implementation plan, change management, deployment of an IT based evaluation system to monitor the progress and the motivation of employees.

Supervisor: Professor S Reddy

Tembo, Simbarashe, BLaws, LLM �� LawThesis: Constitutional reform in Zimbabwe: The role of the new constitutional court

in the transformation of civil and political rights. Citation: The thesis investigated the prospects of the transformation of civil

and political rights through the courts in Zimbabwe. The concepts of transformative constitutionalism and transformative adjudication were relied on. It recommended that the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe draw lessons from the adjudication techniques of the South African and Kenyan courts in order to transform human rights in the country.

Supervisors: Dr A Singh and Professor DJ Mcquoid-Mason

Doctor of Business AdministrationAmrithlal, Prathana, MBA(MANCOSA)Thesis: Development of a male grooming framework to improve male shopper

behaviour relating to the purchase of personal care products Citation: The metrosexual trend has exploded as men are vigilant of their self-image.

Despite this global boom, a scarcity of research on male personal care exists. Male shopping behaviour and whether merchandise solutions improve basket-size has been tested for the first time through this study using a quasi-experimental approach. The outlook and preference of male shoppers and benefits of in-store theatre was discovered; with prodigious insight to manufacturers and consumers.

Supervisor: Dr E Mutambara

Dlamini, Wilson Bafana, BCom (ULesotho), MBL(UNISA)Thesis: Balanced scorecard usage as a performance measurement tool for Eswatini

hotel and tourism SME’s growth strategy Citation: The study examined Balanced Scorecard (BSC) usage as a performance

measurement tool in Eswatini hotel and tourism SMEs. A mixed research method was adopted to conduct the study. The results revealed that Eswatini hotel and tourism SMEs used the BSC perspectives. This tool enhanced the growth of this sector for years unnoticed. The research recommends an implementation framework management should adapt to introduce the BSC model in the sector.

Supervisors: Professor SO Migiro and Dr O Tefera


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Kraai, Nthabiseng Innocentia, BSc(NWU), MBA(MANCOSA)Thesis: Evaluation of the National Development Agency’s training on improving

governance of Non-Profit Organisations Citation: The study adopted the Kirkpatrick model to assess the effectiveness of the

National Development Agency’s training on improving governance of NPOs in South Africa. The results suggest that factors such as trainees’ change in behaviour and training content affect training effectiveness. Trainees’ reactions and training design have an adverse impact on the training outcomes. The research contributes to the evaluation of training programmes through development of a training evaluation framework.

Supervisor: Dr P Mashau

Malgas, Maphelo, BTech(DUT), MBAThesis: Developing a business intervention model for South African small business

retailers in Cape Town’s Township retailing environments Citation: This study identified the challenges facing local traders in township retailing

environments. The study employed a mixed method research approach in which two groups participated, namely, local and migrant traders operating in the South African townships. The study recommends that South African government agencies must implement the proposed three-stage business intervention model (Incubation, Finance, Training and Development) to assist local traders to improve their trading capabilities

Supervisor: Dr W B Zondi

Mukwawaya, Owen Zivanai, BComHns(UNISA), MBA(UL)Thesis: Developing an integrated talent management strategy for Sefako Makgatho

Health Sciences University in Pretoria, South Africa Citation: The thesis proposed the development of an integrated talent management

strategy for Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU). The study used a mixed methodology in which data was collected by means of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The results indicated that talent management practices at SMU are poorly applied; therefore, the management of the university needs to urgently address this in order to attract and retain talented staff.

Supervisors: Professor CN Proches and Professor PEG Green

Muller, Craig Ross, BCom, PGDip(Mgt), MBAThesis: A leadership skills development model for the Kwaden group: A case study of

an African FMCG business-network Citation: Organisations competing in Africa face numerous challenges. To successfully

address these challenges a scaled approach to leadership skills development is required. A theoretically relevant and empirically validated conceptual model was postulated for an African FMCG business-network to develop leadership skills throughout Africa. The results show that leadership skills

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development is complex, especially in a rapidly changing environment. This study provides recommendations for leadership skills development in Africa

Supervisors: Professor TG Pelser and Professor SD Edwards

Nzeru, Willard, BTech(DUT), MBAThesis: Reconceptualising coaching and mentoring framework to improve

operational efficiencies: Case study and Amcor South Africa Citation: The study investigated the effects of a reconceptualised coaching and

mentoring framework in improving operational efficiencies at Amcor South Africa. The study used a mixed method triangulation strategy for data collection and analysis. It revealed that there is an overwhelming agreement that such a framework has a significant impact on operational efficiencies at Amcor. The research recommends that Amcor should outline coaching and mentoring policies to be understood by employees

Supervisor: Professor TI Nzimakwe

Quwe, Buntu, BBA(IMM GSM), MBA(Regent BS)Thesis: The role of mergers and acquisitions on the performance of companies

within the Chemical Sector in South Africa Citation: The study provides investors, as well as practitioners, with the impact,

the role of mergers and acquisitions play on the performance of merged entities within the Chemical industry in South Africa. Furthermore, the study developed a model that plays as a guiding tool to the decision makers when considering embarking on mergers and acquisitions within the Chemical industry in South Africa.

Supervisor: Dr N Khumalo

MASTERS DEGREES

Master of Business AdministrationChaka, Pitso JosephDissertation: Data analytics on customer friendly insurance products at Universal

Healthcare in Johannesburg Supervisor: Dr BZ Chummun

Hiralal, JayrajDissertation: Exploring organisational right-sizing, whilst retaining critical skills at an

engineering consultancy in South Africa Supervisor: Professor CN Proches


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Kubeka, Sakhile GoodmanDissertation: Adoption of modern technology on productivity: A case study of Hulamin Supervisor: Professor TG Pelser

Latsha, Ncebakazi PortiaDissertation: The impact of the sugar-sweetened beverage tax on the South African sugar

industry Supervisors: Professor CN Proches and Dr N Singh

Mkhize, Gugulethu NtokozoDissertation: Assessment of the constraints limiting the market participation of smallholder

farmers in the Umbumbulu area of KwaZulu-Natal Province Supervisor: Dr CT Chikandiwa

Naipal, Neel-KamalDissertation: Impact of spirituality on transformational leadership in an insurance

organisation undergoing change Supervisor: Professor AMDA Martins

Ncala, ThaboDissertation: Cost recovery strategies for non-revenue water at eThekwini Municipality Supervisor: Dr N H Luthuli

Ndlovu, Mlungisi CyprianDissertation: Understanding the role of knowledge management on organizational

functionality at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Supervisor: Mr BFM Vilakazi

* Singh, PriyaDissertation: The role of fraud awareness in promoting anti-fraud culture to prevent

occupational fraud within a professional services department at a Higher Education Institution

Supervisors: Dr S Suknunan and Dr TN Mtetwa

Womack, Caleb LuisDissertation: Esports: The consumers’ awareness levels of esports in South Africa Supervisor: Professor MG Chasomeris

Zenda, MduduziDissertation: A quantitative study on the impact of microeconomics and macroeconomics

variables on the JSE stock prices Supervisor: Dr P Mashau

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Master of CommerceFrazer, Mbalenhle Cleopatra .................................................................................................... Leadership StudiesDissertation: Community participation on governance & development planning processes

of Uthukela district municipality Supervisor: Dr P Mashau

* Mathabathe, Selape Nathaniel ............................................................................................... Leadership StudiesDissertation: Developing leadership capabilities of ship officers in Durban Supervisor: Professor CN Proches

* Mokoena, Charlotte Kelepile ................................................................................................... Leadership StudiesDissertation: Managing organisational culture change in a South African multi-national company. Supervisor: Professor CN Proches

Sibisi, Mfaniseni Praise-God .................................................................................................... Leadership StudiesDissertation: Social and cultural dynamics of a low cost Aquaponic system in KwaZulu-Natal Supervisor: Dr SM Taylor

Master of Commerce in Leadership StudiesMzulwini, Thembani ObedDissertation: Assessing the benefit of Wildlife management to the communities of

uMkhanyakude District Supervisor: Dr E Mutambara

Nxumalo, LindaDissertation: Challenges facing a newspaper company in South Africa due to digital evolution

of the media industry: A study conducted at independent media, Durban. Supervisor: Professor TG Pelser

Master of LawsBhana, Sinduja ....................................................................................................................................... Maritime LawDissertation: A critical analysis of the legal framework to deter illegal, unreported and

unregulated fishing in South Africa’s maritime zones. Supervisor: Dr V Surbun

Chivenge, Lilleonah .........................................................................................................Constitutional LitigationDissertation: Commercial surrogacy, human trafficking and the constitutional right to

freedom of trade, occupation and profession: A rights based approach. Supervisors: Ms S Bhamjee and Ms S Soni


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D’Almaine, Justin Michael Basil .................................................................................Child Care And ProtectionDissertation: The right of donor-conceived children to know their genetic origins Supervisor: Professor DW Thaldar

Dawood, Tasmia ......................................................................................................................................Business LawDissertation: An Analysis of Broad-based black economic empowerment policy and its

effects on beneficiaries. Supervisor: Dr ME Tenza

De La Rey, Chrichan ....................................................................................................................................... TaxationDissertation: A critical analysis of the balance between effective tax collection and

permissible tax avoidance provided by legislation Supervisors: Mr CC Schembri and Professor SJ Bosch

Dlamini, Maliviwe ...................................................................................................................................Business LawDissertation: Strike violence: Should protected strikes lose their protected status due to

violence? Supervisor: Miss LN Maqutu

Emedi, Yolanda Lohelo ....................................................................................................................Criminal JusticeDissertation: Immunity before foreign and domestic tribunals. Supervisors: Dr S Goosen and Ms S Soni

Enslin, Marie .......................................................................................................................Constitutional LitigationDissertation: Diplomatic protection and the failure to protect and promote human rights Supervisor: Mr CC Gevers

Gumede, Nonduduzo Penelope ........................................................................................................Medical LawDissertation: The rights and regulation of saviour siblings in South Africa: An ethical and

jurisdictional comparative Supervisors: Professor JA Singh and Professor AE Strode

Ismail, Mariam ..........................................................................................................................................Business LawDissertation: A critical discussion of the requirements of business rescue in terms of the

Companies Act 71 of 2008. Supervisor: Mr DC Subramanien

Kamusasa, Walter Kuzivakwashe ................................................... International And African Regional LawDissertation: International Trade Law: The legal status of World Trade organization laws on

Anti-Dumping and Intellectual property in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Supervisor: Ms S Soni

Magagula, Sithelo ............................................................................................................Constitutional LitigationDissertation: Balancing the right to peaceful use and enjoyment of private property with

the right of access to adequate housing and the government’s legitimate interest thereto

Supervisor: Mr MN Mpya

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Maphalala, Phesheya Sipho ...............................................................................................................Business LawDissertation: Bitcoin and eSwatini Income Tax Order 1975 (King’s Order in Council No. 21 of

1975, as Amended) Supervisors: Mr CC Schembri and Professor SJ Bosch

Mbatha, Siphesihle ..........................................................................................................Constitutional LitigationDissertation: Trafficking in persons living with albinism in South Africa Supervisor: Mr MN Mpya

Mbuthuma, Samukelisiwe Nkhothatseng ...............................................................Constitutional LitigationDissertation: Church and the Forbidden: An analysis of how homosexuality is perceived

in an African context with the influence of the church in relation to anti-homosexuality laws.

Supervisor: Ms JA Easthorpe

Naidoo, Greshen .....................................................................................................................................Business LawDissertation: The enforcement of the King IV Code with emphasis on the role of the board

of directors for corporate governance in South Africa Supervisor: Mr SP Phungula

Naidoo, Shantha Luxmi .................................................................................................................... Labour StudiesDissertation: A father’s right to paternity leave in the South African workplace. Supervisor: Miss RB Bernard

Ndebele, Nobuhle ...................................................................................................................................Medical LawDissertation: Do the Children’s Act provisions which legalise virginity testing violate any of

the constitutional rights of girls? Supervisor: Professor AE Strode

Nkabinde, Nonjabulo Fortunate .......................................................................................................Business LawDissertation: Corporate veil in South Africa: A critical study of piercing the corporate veil in

South Africa with reference to groups of companies. Supervisor: Mr SP Phungula

Perumal, Tarryn ............................................................................................................................................... TaxationDissertation: The analysis of sugar tax on sugar sweetened beverages in South Africa: A

comparative study with Mexico, Denmark and Illinois Cook County Supervisors: Mr CC Schembri and Professor SJ Bosch

* Reheman, Zakiyya ............................................................................................................Constitutional LitigationDissertation: Tackling obstetric violence in South Africa through legal reform: Exploring an

integrated rights-based solution. Supervisors: Professor AE Strode and Dr CJ Badul


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Seedat, Faatima .......................................................................................................................................Business LawDissertation: Section 76 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 as a mechanism of enforcement

for the KING IV Code on Corporate Governance for South Africa Supervisor: Mr SP Phungula

Singh, Chetna ......................................................................................................................................Criminal JusticeDissertation: An assessment of the implementation of the Child and Youth Care Centre

under the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008. Supervisor: Ms S Bhamjee

Soobben, Sorubi ............................................................................................................................................. TaxationDissertation: VAT in the digital age – does South Africa’s VAT legislation meet the challenges

of digital globalisation? Supervisors: Mr CC Schembri and Professor SJ Bosch

Zondo, Zakithi Charity ...........................................................................................................................Medical LawDissertation: Reopening the debate on medical malpractice claims in South Africa: Examining

the intersection between quality health professional training and bioethics Supervisor: Ms VA Balogun-Fatokun

Zulu, Pascal Siphelele ........................................................................................................................ Labour StudiesDissertation: The onus of proof: Is the balance of probabilities a fair and reasonable

standard in deciding possible dismissal in misconduct cases, or does the legal framework regulating disciplinary hearings need an overhaul?

Supervisor: Dr ME Tenza

Master of Laws in Business LawGayadin, KashmitaDissertation: A critical discussion of the affected parties in business rescue proceedings. Supervisor: Mr DC Subramanien

Mabaso, Fanelesibonge CraigDissertation: A critical analysis of ostensible authority and estoppel. Supervisor: Mr DC Subramanien

Master of Laws in Environmental LawBhengu, Sicelo Benswica

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Masters in Child Care and ProtectionEdgcumbe, AlikiDissertation: Back to the future - In light of present-day research, would AB v Minister of

Social Development have been decided differently? Supervisor: Professor DW Thaldar

Mchunu, FikileDissertation: Perceptions of caregivers about children’s participation in the Umkhosi

Womhlanga (reed dance) in the Nongoma district Supervisor: Miss RB Bernard

Ndawonde, SamkelisiweDissertation: Examining substance abuse prevention strategies to combat school violence

in Inanda, KZN, South Africa. Supervisor: Ms VA Balogun-Fatokun

Popoola, Puriphine SnenduduzoDissertation: Early child marriages: Recent law reform and jurisprudence in Africa towards

banning the practice Supervisors: Mrs WA Holness and Mrs J Parker

BACHELOR DEGREES

Bachelor of Laws Abdool Majid, Rifqah

Ahmed, Kousar Bibi

Anderson, Tayla Lee

Banda, Hosna

Bauque, Victoriana Angel

Bhengu, Nomvelo Precious

Birbal, Kimira

Biyase, Nombuso

Biyela, Sanele

Blose, Zuzile Delight

Booshum, Sanisha

* Bottomley, Dane Matthew

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Bulteel, Nina Lauren

Buthelezi, Mcebo Gift

Buthelezi, Nomfundo Gugulethu

Buthelezi, Sthembiso

Cebekhulu, Mbalekelwa Elias

Cebekhulu, Qinisile

Cele, Hloniphile

Chantler, Savanna Lee

Chetty, Ethan

Chetty, Kemera

Chetty, Vilencia

Chiliza, Neliswa

Chonco, Ziyanda

Ciliza, Simphiwe Mfundo

Cumaio, Nokukhanya Mbaliyethu Ursula

Dayanand, Deshnee Divana

De Lange, Debralee

Dhludhla, Kwazikwenkosi

* Dhumbura, Davidzo Elizabeth

Diahnan, Mayuri

Dickinson, Robyn Alma

Dladla, Anelisiwe Bongiwe

Dladla, Sphelele Sizwe

Dlamini, Buhlebuyeza

Dlamini, Fanele Sanele JNR

Dlamini, Lindelwa Nozipho

Dlamini, Ndabuko S’Thembiso

Dlamini, Nhlakanipho Wiseman

Dlamini, Nonjabulo Thulile

Dlamini, Nontokozo Zinhle

Dlamini, Noxolo Bridget

Dlomo, Mandisa S’Phokazi

Dongo, Wenzile Busiswa

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Dubazana, Nokwanda

Dube, Audrey

Dube, Dumisani Nimrod

Dunnett, Nicole Shelly

* Dwyer, Ariana Victoria Madge

Ebrahim, Rukhsaar

Essa, Ameera Ridwaan

Essack, Muhammed

Essack, Naeera

Gangasagar, Sonam

Gcaba, Nomfundo Bright-Lady

Gcwabaza, Bongekile Cwengile

* Ghazi, Trishmika

Gobhozi, Thabo Vukani Prince

Godwin, Sakina

Goga, Fatima

Gounder, Tineal Karen

Govender, Christine

* Govender, Kishalia Preshanti

Govender, Mishaya

Govender, Seline Silistine

Govender, Tashri

Gqwaru, Yolokazi Babalwa

Gudza, Fortunate

Gumede, Zamanguni Nondumiso

Gungaram, Yasoda Devi

Gxumisa, Asithandile

Gxumisa, Sinoyolo

Hadebe, Anele Nompilo

Hannuman, Sanam

Hazarilall, Roasia

Hemraj, Shanya

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Hiralall, Prajna

Hlatshwayo, Nhlonipho

Hlatshwayo, Sizwesonke Wandile

Hussain, Farhad

Iyer, Kimera

Jaffer, Ahmed

Jailall, Adhir

Jean-Louis, Lynise Robyn

Jobraj, Yajna

John, Ryleigh Taylor

Juglal, Myuri

Jwara, Amanda Nozipho

Kasseepursad, Avthaar

Khambule, Nolwazi

Khan, Ruhmaana

Khanyile, Lulekwa Samukelisiwe

Kheswa, Mbaliyenkosi Philile

Kheswa, Nkosinathi Nhlakanipho Victor

Khoza, Mayenziwe

Khumalo, Ayanda Advocate

Khumalo, Mhlengi Asanda

Khumalo, Minenhle Sithembile

Khumalo, Nonhlanhla Lizzy

Khumalo, Sandile Sihle

Khumalo, Sbusiso

Khumalo, Thobani Vincent

Khumalo, Xolile Thobeka

Khuzwayo, Silondile Prudence

Khuzwayo, Sphumelele Sinegugu

Kisten, Jaydene Amaris

Koti, Yanga

Kunene, Sthabile

Kunene, Zamangema Nompumelelo

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Labuschagne, Nadine

Latha, Fezile Joy

Lebutse, Prudence Ramaesela

Letaba, Nokukhanya Rethabile

Liberty, Ryan Matthew

Louw, Tristan Matthew

Maboea, Uyanda Mamelo Loyiso

Mabunda, Velile Nompilo

Madondo, Nkosikhona

Magubane, Mpilonhle

Mahadeo, Nikhil

Mahadew, Wafeeqa

Maharaj, Shreya Avesh

Maharajh, Adhir

Mahlaba, Samkelo Praiseworth Philasande

Mahlawe, Hassana

Majola, Mphathi Lungelo

Majola, Siyanda Thandazani

Malinga, Bongisipho

Malinga, Thulani Mpendulo

* Malolo, Palesa

Manack, Anisah

Maphanga, Xolile Mandiswa

Maphumulo, Sipho Mhlekiseni

Maphumulo, Thembile Happiness

Mapoloba, Asiphe Nozuko

Mashiloane, Puseletso Annah

Masondo, Sbusisiwe

Mathe, Samkelisiwe Khethiwe

Mathe, Sithembile Sithabile

Mathenjwa, Mbali Khanyisile

Matiwane, Sinenhlanhla Khanyi

Mavimbela, Ntandoyakhe Lungile Nothile


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Mavunga, Chido Fadzai

Mbatha, Asifanane Sinakho

Mbense, Peaceful

Mboweni, Hope

Mbutho, Sunshine Nondumiso

Mbuthu, Sthembile Prudence

Mchunu, Lindokuhle Ayanda

Mculu, Phindile Corney

Mdabe, Nqobile Fortunate

Mdingi, Khulile

Mdingi, Nonkululeko Nomonde

Mdletshe, Nokukhanya Letticia

Memela, Thozi Yandisa Slindokuhle

Memeza, Phila Mbalenhle

Mgabhi, Siphesihle Precious

Mgaga, Sinobomi

Mhlanzi, Hlengiwe Precious

Mhlongo, Lunga Thabiso

Mhlongo, Nkanyezi Sandile

Mhlongo, Nomalungelo Nomfundo

Mkhize, Andisiwe Talent

Mkhize, Eugene Nhlakanipho

Mkhize, Lungile Sibusisiwe

Mkhwanazi, Nonduduzo Princess

Mkhwanazi, Nosipho Phiwakahle

Mkhwanazi, Thabani Goodman Velenkosini

Mkhwanazi, Thalente Wiseman

Mnculwane, Nomali Pamella

Mncwabe, Junior Nerputh

Mncwango, Vukile Henry

Mngadi, Mzuzu Mengezi

Mnika, Siphelele

Mnisi, Lungisile

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Mnono, Noluthando Alexa

Mofokeng, Tseollo

Molife, Yunus

Moloi, Tumelo Tankiso

Moodley, Presheya

* Moodley, Savanee

Moodley, Sinade Josique

Moodley, Youlisha

Morrison, Patience Ntombifikile

Motala, Ibrahim

Mpanza, Sthabile Nokulunga

Mpisi, Wandile Nkosingiphile

Mposula, Lungile Xoliswa

Mpungose, Nhlakanipho Vusi

Mpuntsha, Ako

Mqadi, Thinanathi Andiswa

Mqokeli, Songezo Sikelela Augustine

Msomi, Nqobani

Msumali, Catherine Frederick

Mswane, Nqobile Nompumelelo

Mthembu, Lusanda Remind

Mthethwa, Ndumiso Wanele

Mthethwa, Thobekile Nokubonga

Mthethwa, Zipho Eric

Mtimkhulu, Pernelope Xolile

Mtolo, Luyanda Buhlebuyeza

Mtolo, Silindile

Mtshali, Thembelihle

Murove, Rudo Sindiswa

Murugas, Janet

Muthusamy, Josiah

Mutseriwa, Ruth

Mvumbi, Sinazo


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Mweli, Nonjabulo Lungelo Snethemba

Myeni, Bayabonga Sphelele

Mzana, Mpumelelo Mohammed

Mzila, Khulekani Mzwandile

Nabi, Shameemah

Naicker, Abigail Genevieve

* Naidoo, Narisse

Naidoo, Nikayla

Naidoo, Peroosha

* Naidoo, Shamentha

Naidoo, Shiniel

Naidu, Deante

Narain, Suvarna

Narasamy, Tyran Jodash

Narayansamy, Diane

Ncanana, Ntokozo Sthabisile

* Ndlovu, Hlanzeka

Ndlovu, Mbali

Ngcemu, Nosandi Betty

Ngcobo, Lethukuthula Sinethemba Siphumelele

Ngcobo, Lindokuhle Blessing

Ngcobo, Nqobile Michelle

Ngcobo, Sibusisekile Zothando

Ngcobo, Thobelani Elvis

Ngiba, Omthandayonkosi

Ngobese, Sinenhlanhla Celiwe

Ngowe, Nissi Shumirai Wadzanai

Ngubane, Marriam Sindiswa

Ngubane, Sethembakuye Thembelani Innocent

Ngubane, Ziphelele Nomcebo

Ngwane, Sanele Innocent

Nhlabathi, Noluthando Siyabonga

Nkabinde, Lusanda Innocent

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Nkala, Phakamani

Nkomonde, Siphesihle Brilliant

Nkosi, Asanda

Nkosi, Banele Prince

Nondabula, Luvo

Ntlawuzana, Mongezi

Ntombela, Lungani Trevor

Ntombela, Luyanda

Ntombela, Nkosinathi Emmanuel

Ntombela, Nokwanda Mandisa

Ntombela, Thabsile

Ntondini, Hlomla Wandile

Ntshangase, Ntuthuko Mthokozisi

Ntuli, Luxolo Antonia

Ntuli, Nhlosenhle Clement

Ntusi, Luyanda

Nxele, Kwanele Siphiwo

Nxumalo, Busisiwe Noluthando

Nxumalo, Sanele Siyakudumisa

Nyalungu, Tsebo

Nyawose, Lethokuhle Cherol

Nyembe, Yolande Bridget

Nyuswa, Nompilo Nonkululeko Thembelihle

Nzama, Anele

Nzelwa, Azande Buhle

O’Meara, Jarred John

O’Reilly, Chadley Tyrese

Obi-Emedo, Deborah Adaobi

Ogle, Revaldo Gavin

Parsad, Kinesh

Paruk, Sadiyyah Reeaz

Pather, Kyra

Payne, Cathy Leigh


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Pfende, Ruvimbo

Phungula, Senzo Felix

Pienaar, Jason Duncan

* Pillay, Darius Caleb

Pillay, Janice

Pillay, Kirshia

Pillay, Rajendran

Pillay, Taral Shante

Ponnan, Nikayla

Pooran, Nikita

Pooran, Prishen

Rachoshi, Boitemogelo Discernment

Rajkumar, Kajal

Rajkumar, Rochelle

* Ramadu, Lukrisha

Ramburan, Aerin Renata

Ramesar, Taarish Pradeep

Ramlagan, Caitlin

Ramnunan, Tiana

Ramparsad, Shaleen Shavindra

Rampersad, Ashton

Ranjeeth, Akira

Ranjit, Dane

Reddy, Timika Keandra

Roberts, Hayden Shaun

Rubbinunan, Saiyuri

Rushton, Rene

Saamlaal, Kimberleigh Sahara

Sewduth, Drishti

Shaik, Nadiha Bilkish

Shaik, Zahira

Shaik Mahomed, Tasnim

Shange, Neliswa Blessing

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Shange, Nompilo

Shange, Sanelisiwe Nelisiwe Shonaphi

Shelembe, Lungelo Samkelisiwe

Shezi, Gugu Nonkululeko

Shezi, Sihle

Shobede, Sinqobile Luyanda

Shonga, Tlamelo

Shozi, Andiswa Cherrity

Shozi, Hlengiwe

Shude, Zolile

Shusha, Minenhle Pamela

Shwala, Nokwanda Pretty

Sibisi, Hubelihle Aedilla

Sibisi, Nhlakanipho Thembalethu

Sibisi, Nonkululeko Fortunate

Sibiya, Anele Charmaine

Sibiya, Pearl Sthembile

Sibiya, Sibusisiwe

Sikhakhane, Nompilo Revoniah

Sikhosana, Nondumiso Zasemhlangeni

Sikobole, Shivali

Singh, Priyaska

Sishi, Bongumusa

Sishi, Senamile Simcelile

Small, Ashleigh

Smith, Ashleigh Tarryn

Sokhela, Azola Jackie

Sokhela, Bathobile Lusanda

Sosibo, Siphesihle Xoleka

Sukdao, Janay Benita

Sunjeeth, Karishma

Swana, Themba

Syed, Aaliyah


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Thabede, Ayanda Anele

* Ticharwa, Regina

Tshabalala, Yenziwe Sholwethu

Velelo, Siyavuya

Venketsamy, Devania

Vilakazi, Candice Virginia

Vilakazi, Zime

Vilane, Sibongakonke Mlondolozi Lungani

Wanda, Zamaswazi Nonzuzo

Williams, Karl

Xaba, Khetha Mhlonishwa

Xaba, Nonkanyiso Ayanda

Xaba, Nonkosi Minenhle

Xaba, Pauline Mosadi

Yeo, Cindy Jane

Zama, Siphiwe Francis

Zibani, Ndumiso Ntandoyenkosi Wandile

* Zikalala, Sinenhlanhla

Zimu, Nontuthuko Nokuthula

Zondo, Noncedo

Zondo, Wandile Brian

Zulu, Ayanda Mduduzi

Zulu, Sanelisiwe Fundisiwe

Zulu, Sbahle

Zulu, Simiso Siceluthando

Zuma, Sifundo Mhlabuzolunga

Zuma, Sithembile Khangiswa

Zungu, Khayalethu Brian

Zungu, Mduduzi Thulani

Zwane, Nkosikhona Mwlungisi

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS

Postgraduate Diploma in Business AdministrationButhelezi, Fisaphile

Buthelezi, Sisana Eunice

Dhabicharan-Singh, Darshna

Gigaba, Sithembiso Promise

Gumede, Nelisiwe

Hadebe, Nkosiyezwe Venton

# Jula, Samkeliso Bradley

Khoza, Khulekani

Khumalo, Bongumenzi Ntandoyenkosi

Kubheka, Sanele

Langa, Wandile Siyabonga

Mabandla, Pamella

Madwe, Markus Njabulo

Madwe, Nhlanhla

Makanya, Lwazi Prosperity

Matam, Yanga

Mathe, Charity Xolile

Mathula, Nkosikhona Zamamboma

Mavimbela, Joan Zanele

Mbewana, Gibson Malusi

Mdluli, Brian Ayanda

Mkhize, Khulekani Prince

Mlambo, Khethukuthula

# Mohun, Pravin

Molefe, Makabelo

Mthalane, Lungelo Reginald

Mutambirwa, Prosper

Mzamane, Zabathwa

Naicker, Rachel Ann

# Naidoo, Rufus


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Ndaba, Xolani Gift

Ndlela, Nokuthokoza

Nene, Sinenhlanhla Mfundo Nkosikhona

Netshituka, Moses Vuledzani

Ngcobo, Cebolenkosi

Ngcobo, Hlengiwe Balindile

Ngcobo, Zanele Promise

Ngwane, Nokubonga Lungile

Nxumalo, Bongiwe Silindile

Nzuza, Mvuselelo Pardon

Pato, Xolisa

Plaatjie, Nomazulu

Ramlall, Kavish

Roji, Unathi

# Sayed Ally, Nafeesa Begum

Sewpersadh, Nikhil Anand

# Shabalala, Sphamandla Innocent

Shandu, Ruth Bhekekile

Shange, Jabulani Richard

Sikobi, Lindiwe Mbalenhle

# Sokhela, Sizwe Phiwokuhle

Tembe, Bheki Themba

Thaver, Anbinathan

Vumisa, Sphamandla

Xaba, Mthuliseni Thembelani

Xulu, Desiree Zamantusi

Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Justice# Blankenberg, Nosisa Gladness

Cwele, Nhlakanipho

Gobhozi, Angelique Sanelisiwe

Gumede, Nonduduzo Penelope

Gusha, Nandisile

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Mabaso, Nondumiso Precious

Mhlongo, Siphelele Percival Sandile

Mkhize, Nqobile Yolanda

Mkhwanazi, Mvelo Hopewell

Mkhwanazi, Smangaliso Welcome

# Mpantsha, Zonke

Mpanza, Wiseman Sbongiseni

Mthembu, Nothando Patience

Mthembu, Thandekile

# Ngcongo, Thulisile Pearl

# Ngidi, Siyethaba Aphiwe

Ngonyama, Sandile

Ngubane, Innocent Mandlenkosi

# Ntshangase, Nokubonga Bongeka

# Radebe, Ernest Thamsanqa

# Seema, Khulong Samuel

Shezi, Londekile

Sihiya, Ntobeko Ricardo

# Singh, Ashwini

Sithole, Mlungisi Norwell

Xaba, Zakithi Favourite Nokubonga

Ziqubu, Nobuhle Mbalenhle

Zondi, Sihle

Zondi, Sikelela

Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial RelationsBoshoff, Johannes Marthinus

Buntting, Bronwynn Elizabeth

Foromo, Robert Muraga

Galorale, Mompati Jonas

Gentse, Ntuthuzelo

Gumede, Abegail Ntokozo

Gwala, Phumzile Mbovu


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Hadebe, Nomfundo Lynette

Hlakulwana, Luvelwano Eric

Khumalo, Vusimuzi Jeremia

Kok, Cyla

Kola, Valencia Matlhodi

Lephoto, Mpho Albert

Linda, Mpumelelo Sihle

Magwaza, Lindokuhle Patience

Maphumulo, Phumelele Patience

Maseko, Petros Ashile

Mchunu, Siboniso

Mkhaliphi, Hlengiwe Octavia

Mkhize, Precious Mbalenhle

Mnguni, Khethokuhle Thobile Sandra

Mthethwa, Sinegugu Precious Pearl

Mtolo, Bongukwanda

Mudau, Tshifhungadzo Percy

# Nair, Vimla

Ndaba, Nontobeko Nomthandazo Whitney

Netshifhefhe, Mbulaheni Manus

Ngidi, Lauraine Thabisile

Ngubane, Precious Nondumiso

Njapha, Ntombizonke Primrose

Nxumalo, Nolwazi

Nzuza, Ntombifuthi Moureen

Pardesi, Sheena

# Pillay, Pungajavellie

Sibeko, Nombuso Pearl

Sindane, Lawrence Zenzele

Somtseu, Lucas Thamsanqa

Zulu, Bonga

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Chonco, Siyabonga Blessing

De Lange, Christa Myrtle

Dhlomo, Lynette Zamakhabela

Gumede, Siphephelo Charles

Khumalo, Lindiwe Olga

Langeni, Thandeka Peaceful

Mabilane, Timothy Boy

Maringa, Sebenzile Mary-Jane Nomathemba

Mbambo, Poyilani Nancy

Mnikathi, Victor Siyabonga Zamokuhle

Msane, Nelisiwe Pretty

Mseleku, Benedicta Prudence Nomthandazo Nobakhe

Ndlovu, Mxolisi Thabo

Ndukwana, Zukiswa Thembeka

Ntoza, Mbali Charlotte

Sosibo, Lihlithemba Sisanda

Thwala, Lillian Sozabile

Zuma, Zama Thandeka

Postgraduate Diploma in Local Economic Development

Hlengwa, BonisiweMahlanze, Nondumiso Samkelisiwe

Mankahla, Akhona

Mbekeni, PumezaMlambo, Patience Thandeka

Ntsomboti, Rose Nosisa

Xaba, Anele Thandeka

Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership


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The Graduation Ceremony

The graduation ceremony has a long history and is steeped in tradition. It dates back to the establishment of the first universities

in Europe in the 12th century.

The Chancellor

“Chancellor” is an office that goes back to Roman times: the original chancellor or cancellarius (as the office was known), regulated access to the Roman Tribune. In medieval times, the office became associated with the heads of writing departments of the early kings. Because so few people were literate, a chancellor was necessarily learned.

This is why the heads and spokespersons of the early universities were also accorded this title. More recently the office has become largely symbolic and the executive head of a university is its vice-chancellor. One of the Chancellor’s primary roles is to confer degrees at the graduation ceremonies.

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng is the third Chancellor of the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

The Mace

The University of KwaZulu-Natal Mace was designed and executed by local sculptor Mr Zamokakhwe Gumede and is carved from an indigenous wood, Drakensberg bottlebrush (umBande), gathered from the artist’s home near Bergville.

The head of the Mace is made up of three opened book-like forms, suggestive of scholarship but also of the massive landscape forms of our province, onto each of which is placed a ruler, a pen and a pencil. These refer respectively to the scientific and computational, the text-based and the creative sides to the University’s work. Below this are an encircling set of heads, representing the diverse university community. The whole is surmounted by an alighting secretary bird (iNtungunono), an elegant and active bird found throughout the province and equally at home on land or in the air. At the foot of the Mace is a hoof-like shape, giving a sense of contact with the soil of Africa.

The carrying of the mace in the procession symbolises the university’s status as a degree awarding institution.

Academic Dress

The wearing of gowns by judges, ministers, teachers and scholars is an ancient and significant custom. By wearing a gown when receiving their degrees and diplomas, the graduating student participates in this long tradition and joins hands with students past and present.

The hood conveys the most amount of information with the addition of braid or coloured linings differentiating the different qualifications. The colour of the band or hood lining represents the College, each of which has its own colour.

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Convocation

The Convocation of the University of KwaZulu-Natal is the statutory body consisting of all alumni and the academic staff (current and retired) of the University. On graduation, graduates and diplomates automatically become members of Convocation which is the largest stakeholder body with over 140 000 members. Convocation provides a link with graduates, past and present, and through this structure graduates have the opportunity to play a continuing role in the affairs of the University.

After being capped by the Chancellor, each graduate moves across the stage and hands the hood to the Robing officer who represents the Convocation of the University. The Robing officer places the hood upon the graduate’s shoulders and, in so doing, symbolises acceptance into the Convocation of UKZN.

The University Logo

The original University Logo was officially launched on 27 February 2004 and it is a powerful visual symbol through which the University projects an image of excellence. In addition, it emphasises the University’s standing and integrity within the province of KwaZulu-Natal and within the academic and business communities, at home and abroad. Above all, it provides an identity around which internal stakeholders – staff and students – unite.

The African shield symbolises the protection of our most valuable assets, namely, education, culture and, by extension, African scholarship. The globe with multi-coloured rays epitomises a rising sun, a new beginning and acts as a symbol of enlightenment.

Further, the globe represents the University as a global player, producing world-class graduates, while the multi-coloured rays embody diversity – race, culture, language – as well as social values. The book/wave/wings, which underscore the visual, represent the foundation of knowledge, the spirit of the eastern seaboard, and soaring to new heights.

the University logo represents a University that is rooted in and responsive to Africa’s unique qualities, challenges, diversities and strengths, while, at the same time, nurturing and protecting African Scholarship.

On 3 June 2010 the current logo, with the isiZulu translation was approved.

UKZN Graduation Anthem: IHELE

(written and composed by Phelelani Mnomiya)

Obani labo?Baphi?

Ngibona beza beyikazelaBathwel’ ongiyaneBavela kuphi na?

Obani labo?Ongqondongqondo,

oSibakhuluYibo Laba

Yini na leyoIhele, ihele lezingwazi

zakithiUdwendwe lwezinqwele

zakithiNant’ ihele

loNgqondongqondoNant’ ihele loSibakhulu

Udwendwe lwezingqwele zakithi

Dedani bangene; kodwa nathi siyeza

Dedani badlule; nathi siyalandela

Sithi: halala, halalaHalala maqhawe esizwe

sethuUnwel’ olude, inkonzo enhle

Sithi: halala!

GAUDEAMUS IGITUR

Gaudeamus igitur, juvenes dum sumus;

Gaudeamus igitur, juvenes dum sumus;

Post jucundam juventutem,post molestam senectutem,

Nos habebit humus, nos habebit humus.

Ubi sunt qui ante nos in mundo fuere?

Ubi sunt qui ante nos in mundo fuere?

Vadite ad superos, transite ad inferos,

Ubi jam fuere, ubi jam fuere.Vita nostra brevis est, brevi

finietur;Vita nostra brevis est, brevi

finietur;Venit mors velociter, rapit

nos atrociter,Nemini parcetur, nemini

parcetur.Vivat Academia, vivant

Professores,Vivat Academia, vivant

Professores,Vivat membrum quodlibet,vivant membra quaelibet,

Semper sint in flore, semper sint in flore.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrikaMaluphakanyisw’ uphondo

lwayoYizwa imithandazo yethu

Nkosi sikelelaThina lusapholwayo.

Morena bolokaSetjhaba sahesoOfedise dintwa

lematshwenyeho.O se boloke, O se boloke

Setjhaba sahesoSetjhaba sa, South Afrika,

South Afrika.Uit die blou van onse hemel

Uit die diepte van ons seeOor ons ewige gebergtesWaar die kranse antwoord

geeSounds the call to come

togetherAnd united we shall stand

Let us live and strive for freedom

In South Africa our land.

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