Cultivating positive learner behaviour: Mr Lindokuhle Mdletshe celebrated achieving his Master of Education.As an avid chess player, Mr Lindokuhle Mdletshe knows that every move - like every decision in life - has consequences and requires careful thought. He has demonstrated this strategic mindset through his perseverance and the successful completion of his Master of Education.
Dr Rowan Mark Thompson celebrates attaining his PhD in Technology Education.
Bachelor of Social Science in Housing graduate, Ms Lusanda Madondo.
Ms Khadeejah Hansrod, pictured with her mother, Ayesha, and brother, Zakariya, graduated with distinction, championing Deaf education and inclusion through South African Sign Language.
Ms Karina Basitheva graduated with her Master of Education.
Jubilant staffer, Ms Nontuthuzelo Mkhize, with her daughters Asiphokuhle (left) and Sphiwuthando, celebrates her master’s research on closing the rural-urban education gap.
Ms Talia Ramlukun earned her master’s degree with a bold study on teenage girls and social media performance.
In his PhD study, Dr Tyran David uncovered teacher-driven innovation in the 4IR era - pictured with his wife, Mayuri.
Master of Education graduate, Ms Pamela Sibanyoni.Ms Pamela Sibanyoni’s novel research, focusing on the education and training experiences of Black female sentenced offenders in South Africa, provides a fresh perspective on how systemic inequalities affect incarcerated women’s access to education.
Father Pheko Matthews Thinane beams with pride during his graduation.
It was a family affair as husband and wife and PhD graduates, Dr Shalendra Mohanlall and Dr Fadeela Kirsten, celebrated their achievement with their daughter, Ziya.
Summa cum laude master’s graduate, Mr Andile Madlala.
Dr Winile Thusi rewrites the script on teaching isiZulu in today’s multilingual classrooms - pictured with her husband Mr Sabelo Thusi and daughters Anele and Anelisa (second from right).
Graduating cum laude, Ms Melicia Khasa’s study exposed gendered violence and discrimination in discipline at township schools.Graduating cum laude with a Master of Education degree, Ms Melicia Khasa has done more than just excel academically, she has sparked a conversation many would rather avoid. Her dissertation, “Discipline and Punishment at the Nexus of Gender and Sexualities: The Voices of Learners from a South African Township Secondary School” is both a study and a call to action.
PhD graduate, Dr Derosha Moodley, uses role-play and narrative empathy to explore social emotional learning outcomes in English Literature.