UKZN Foundation’s Donor Relationship Manager, Mr Tebelo Kokoropo graduated with an MBA.UKZN Foundation’s Donor Relationship Manager and Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate Mr Tebelo Kokoropo hopes to use insights gathered from his research to strengthen the University’s fundraising initiatives, which are critical for the development of opportunities for students.
CFO of eThekwini Municipality, Dr Sandile Mnguni with his supervisor, Professor Mogie Subban.Chief Financial Officer of eThekwini Municipality Dr Sandile Mnguni has been awarded a Doctor of Administration degree with a thesis titled: An Analysis of Best Practices for Achieving and Sustaining Clean Audit Outcomes in Selected SA Metropolitan Municipalities.
Dr Tamlyn McKenzie whose research was fuelled by her passion for children and adults with disabilities.For UKZN School of Accounting, Economics and Finance academic Dr Tamlyn McKenzie completing her PhD as a mom with a new-born son as well as a young daughter was not easy but definitely worth it!
Dr Delani Mthembu whose research explored the challenges and impact of school leadership.
A proud moment for Dr Zahir Sayed.Tourism was one of the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization - and the South African industry was not spared the hardships! This motivated Dr Zahir Sayed to embark on a research journey which earned him a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Student Support Service Administrative Officer, Ms Nomathemba Makhathini.
Seasoned entrepreneur, qualified mariner and seafarer, Dr Clive Zulu.
Master of Laws in Labour Studies graduate, Ms Nqobile Nkosi with PhD in Law graduate, Dr Simphiwe Phungula and Master of Laws in Business Law graduate, Ms Lusanda Mthembu.With many South African businesses considering or undergoing business rescue due to tough economic times - especially during and in the wake of COVID-19 - UKZN’s Law graduates are playing a role to assist those in need by contributing knowledge for business rescue statutory regimes and labour relations processes.
UKZN academic, Dr Malibongwe Nyathi.
PhD in Management graduate, Dr Brian Mabaso.The continual long delays of South Africa’s transition from analogue broadcasting to digital terrestrial television set to have concluded across all nine provinces by the end of January motivated PhD in Management graduate Dr Brian Mabaso to examine possible reasons for the slow adoption of digital terrestrial television (DTT) and the intention to adopt DTT in eThekwini Municipality.
Master of Laws graduate, Ms Pamella Mlonzi.As a former social worker turned lawyer, Master of Laws graduate, Ms Pamella Mlonzi is using both her expertise and experience in these areas to focus on the prevalence of depression as a mental health issue affecting employees in the workplace.
Dynamic Durban businesswoman, Dr Thandi Ngxongo appreciating a special moment with her husband, Mr Menzisi Ngxongo.Frustrated by gender-based inequalities and injustices in the South African petroleum sector, dynamic Durban businesswoman Dr Thandi Ngxongo delved into the ‘skewed situation’ doing research which secured her a Doctor of Business Administration degree from UKZN.
MISA Regional Secretariat Director and Executive Director of its Zimbabwe region, Dr Tabani Moyo.The effect of Twitter - as a social blog - on corporate reputation management in the telecommunication industry in Zimbabwe, was the focus of research completed by the Regional Secretariat Director of the Media Institute of South Africa (MISA) and Executive Director of the Institute’s Zimbabwe region, Dr Tabani Moyo.
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management graduate, Ms Crizanne van Wyk.COVID-19 took its toll on postgraduate student Ms Crizanne van Wyk but with super-charged support from home and UKZN as well as benefitting from online lectures she graduated - with distinction - earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
School of Accounting, Economics and Finance Principal Administrative Officer, Ms Smangele Ninela.
Celebrating academic excellence are (from left): Ms Lindiwe Bhengu, Professor Mogie Subban, and Ms Khayakazi Mhatu. Insert: Mr Nelisile Xolo.Public Governance expert Professor Mogie Subban has successfully supervised and graduated three Master of Public Administration (MPA) candidates - Ms Lindiwe Bhengu, Ms Khayakazi Mhatu, and Mr Nelisile Xolo.
Dr Bongiwe Mbatha celebrating her epic achievement with her sister, Ms Nokuthula Bavu (left) and her aunt, Mrs Sibongile Maphumulo.‘I’m overwhelmed - I still cannot believe I made it. It was through the grace of God as it is only Him who makes things possible.’ So said Dr Bongiwe Mbatha - Human Resources (HR) Manager at the Umdoni Local Municipality in the Ugu Municipal District south of Durban - who was awarded a Doctor of Business Administration degree during UKZN’s Spring Graduation ceremonies.
PhD graduate, Dr Nikhal Kumar.Human Resource (HR) Management PhD graduate Dr Nikhal Kumar’s exploratory research titled: Taking the “Human” Out of Human Resources in the Fourth Industrial Revolution?, examines the impact Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technological advancement have on the HR function.
From left: Ms Helvy Ndlovu, Mr Sandile Khomo, Professor Pfano Mashau, Ms Salisha Govender, Ms Khuthala Kakaza and Dr Sepele Matlala.School of Management, Information Technology and Governance academic Professor Pfano Mashau (32) celebrated supervising five master’s students and a PhD candidate to great academic success which was rewarded at UKZN’s 2022 Spring Graduation ceremony.
