The UKZN PMB campus echoed with sounds of celebrations as the University’s annual Graduation ceremonies kicked off yesterday.Excitement is in the air! It’s that time of the year again when the University of KwaZulu-Natal confers degrees on thousands of students who will take to the stage to receive their hard-earned qualifications during the 2023 Autumn Graduation ceremonies.
The late Ms Bavelile Gloria Hlongwa (left) was awarded a Doctor of Administration posthumously. On the right is her mother, Ms Bukani Hlongwa, and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma at the Graduation ceremony in PMB.
Dr Mbalenhle Nxumalo who is passionate about education and knowledge transfer.A thesis titled: The Perceived Impact of Management Styles on Employee Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment: A Case Study of Hulamin, Pietermaritzburg earned Dr Mbalenhle Nxumalo a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Mr Ndumiso Ngubane - seen with his mother, Nokwethemba (left) and sister, Thandeka (right) - celebrated graduating with a Master of Commerce in Management.The quest to become a well-rounded professional saw professional Civil Engineer, Mr Ndumiso Ngubane, pursuing studies which earned him a Master of Commerce in Management at UKZN in May.
Ms Omeshni Doorasamy who has great career aspirations.Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting cum laude graduate, Ms Omeshni Doorasamy, is on the path to qualifying as a chartered accountant.
Mr Thabiso Molefe celebrates with his wife, Khangelani, and brother, Mlungisi.Growing up in Willowfontein, Pietermaritzburg surrounded by poverty piqued an interest in politics for former Ward Councillor Mr Thabiso Molefe who then dedicated his life to ensuring that the basic human rights of South African citizens are upheld.
All set to further her studies in the United States is Ms Yarissa Govender, who graduated cum laude from UKZN.Supply Chain Management’s Ms Yarissa Govender graduated with her Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree cum laude.
Karateka, Mr Hemal Heeralal, graduated summa cum laude.
Top achievers, Ms Kiara Rajcoomar (left) and Ms Nompilo Simelane.
Master of Commerce in Management graduate, Ms Nontobeko Dambuza (left) celebrating with her mother, Ms Phumzile Mfeka.
Dr Hilary Muguto, PhD in Finance graduate, shares his proud moment with his wife, Dr Lorraine Muguto (left), and parents, Ms Melia Muguto and Mr Herbert Muguto.The National Health Insurance (NHI) Scheme in South Africa: A Pre-implementation Evaluation of Systemic Threats, Financial Affordability and Stakeholders’ sentiments, was the title of a thesis which saw Dr Hilary Muguto graduate with a Doctor of Philosophy in Finance during the UKZN Autumn Graduation ceremonies in May.
Ms Therusha Tamia Pillay with her mother, Melisa, and father, Daven.Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management and Supply Chain Management graduate, Ms Therusha Tamia Pillay says online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic is what motivated her study.
