Drs Zanele Zama (left) and Thabile Zondi graduate together.
UKZN Fellow, Professor David Spurrett.Professor David Spurrett of the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics (SRPC) was awarded a UKZN Fellowship during the University’s Spring Graduation Ceremony in recognition of his distinguished achievement as an academic and contribution to his field of philosophy.
Master of Arts degree holder Ms Nonjabulo Ximba. 
PhD in Gender and Religion studies graduate, Dr Zama Dlamini.From high school teacher, school counsellor, and education specialist to lay minister, Dr Zama Dlamini graduates with a PhD in Gender and Religion. She made a disciplinary shift from Media and Cultural Studies to Gender and Religion and completed her PhD in three years despite many family responsibilities.
PhD graduate and lecturer in the School of Education, Dr Vusi Msiza.Dr Vusi Msiza, a lecturer within UKZN’s School of Education, graduated with a PhD in Education for his research which explored ways in which men who are teaching in the foundation phase construct and perform care.
Master’s graduate, Mr Nkosiyakhe Shabalala.
PhD graduate, Dr Diloshini Govender.
Master’s graduate, Mr Mlamuli Tabhu.Mr Mlamuli Tabhu graduated with a Master’s in Education for his research entitled, Towards a Decolonised Philosophy of African History: Theoretical Reflections of History Academics in South Africa.
Dr Nozipho Dlodlo graduates with a PhD in Biblical Studies.Dr Nozipho Dlodlo was thrilled to receive her PhD in Biblical Studies in which she engaged the character of David in the Old Testament as a possible reflective surface to enable conversations about masculinity construction and coming of age in the contemporary faith context.
Ms Noliwe Gwiza, Master’s in Development Studies graduate.
Graduate Mr Marlon Lazarus with his wife, Gabrielle (left) and mother, Mary.Administrator within UKZN’s College of Humanities Student Academic Services Division, Mr Marlon Lazarus recently graduated with his Bachelor of Social Sciences degree majoring in Industrial Psychology and Management.
Master’s graduate, Ms Navisha Sewnath.An excited Ms Navisha Sewnath graduated with a Master of Education degree for her research that investigated the perceptions that a selected group of intermediate phase teachers in a primary school have of sex, gender and diverse sexualities.
UKZN staffer and master’s graduate, Mr Nkonzo Mkhize.‘Despite the fact that the rights of South African queer persons are enshrined in the Constitution, queer youth continue to experience marginalisation and queerphobic violence in communities and schools,’ said UKZN staffer and master’s graduate, Mr Nkonzo Mkhize.
Education graduates seen with their supervisors. Six excited Education students supervised by Professor Simon Bheki Khoza recently graduated from UKZN with their PhDs in Education. The graduates are Drs Boy Bongani Dlamini, Vusumuzi Ndlovu, Nonhlanhla Nduku, Petty Silitshena, Lerato Sokhulu and Dongwa Tshabalala.
Dr Naresa Govender received her doctoral degree in Education.
Master’s in Education graduate, Ms Phakamile Mazibuko.‘Receiving this degree serves as a testimony that dreams do come true and hard work works! The dream may be delayed but when the time is right, it will happen. I am so grateful to God for answering my prayers,’ said UKZN graduate, Ms Phakamile Mazibuko who received her Master’s in Education.
Dr Sfiso Mahlaba received his doctoral degree in Mathematics Education.
PhD graduate and lecturer in the School of Education, Dr Lulama Mbatha.
Dr Jennifer Sheokarah.Dr Jennifer Sheokarah was overjoyed to finally graduate with her PhD in Education (Language and Media Studies) in which she focuses on how using an English Language Club (particularly entertaining, unconventional activities) can enhance the learning of English while empowering learners and encouraging them to take responsibility for their learning.
PhD graduate in Education studies, Dr Ashkelon Govender.Dr Ashkelon Govender, who lives and works in Ras-al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, was inspired by his late grandmother to pursue his studies, finally graduating with his PhD in Education from UKZN.
PhD graduate, Dr Bolanle Susan Olaniyan.
UKZN staffer, Mr Skhumbuzo Mtolo graduates with his Master’s in Population Studies.Academic and Administrative Coordinator of the BSS4 programme in the College of Humanities, Mr Skhumbuzo Mtolo, graduated with his Master’s in Population Studies for his research that explored the academic, social, and psychological experiences, as well as challenges faced by students within the programme.
Dr Jayanthi Siva Kumaree Maharaj.An excited Dr Jayanthi Siva Kumaree Maharaj graduated with her PhD in Education for research that explored Grade 12 learners’ understandings of, and problem-solving approaches to Work-Energy-Power in Physical Sciences in high schools.
