Ms Fathima Docrat graduated cum laude with an LLM in Constitutional Theory, Law and Litigation.Master of Laws (LLM) graduate Ms Fathima Docrat has been awarded her degree cum laude for a dissertation that critically examines the socio-economic implications of South Africa’s refugee policies - research hailed for its academic rigour and real-world impact.
Investigative Auditor at the South African Revenue Service, Mr Thokozani Zuma, celebrating his academic achievement with his wife, Mrs Lindi Zuma, and supervisor, Professor Josue Mbonigaba.While the Ministry of Finance sharpened its pencil following the rejection of the Value Added Tax (VAT) increase in February, forward-thinking taxation expert Mr Thokozani Zuma had already begun investigating the topic
Double celebration for the Januk family as twin sisters, Alka and Jhanvi, graduated with their LLB degrees cum laude.Twin sisters Ms Alka and Ms Jhanvi Januk graduated with their Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degrees - marking not just the end of a rigorous academic journey, but the beginning of two parallel paths forged in dedication and a shared dream of justice.
Dr Shuaib Kauchali graduated with an LLM in Medical Law. 
Ms Prianca Naidoo graduated with a Master of Commerce in Finance.
LLM in Criminal Justice graduate, Mr Suhail Jadwat, and his wife, Mrs Sarah Jadwat.Mr Suhail Jadwat, who recently graduated with an LLM, is already establishing himself as one of the country’s most promising legal minds - not only for his courtroom abilities but also for his unwavering commitment to justice, social change, and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable.
Ms Ntompela Bhengu graduated with an LLM in Advanced Criminal Justice.For Ms Ntompela Bhengu, a Magistrate at Ixopo Magistrate’s Court and a former Public Prosecutor with years of legal experience, pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) was not only a strategic career move but also a journey driven by her curiosity about traditional leadership - which she explored in her dissertation titled “The Role of Izinduna and Amakhosi in Eradicating Domestic and Gender-Based Violence”.
Summa cum laude LLM graduates, Ms Raaiqhah Akoo (left) and Ms Alex Louter. 
Legal Researcher, Dr Helga Schultz.
Aspiring legal professional, Ms Gabrielle Naidoo, graduated with an LLM in Business Law.
From left: Ms Natasha Robinson, Mr Kyran Otto, and Ms Tayla Pearce graduated with Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting degrees summa cum laude.Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting summa cum laude graduates Mr Kyran Otto, Ms Tayla Pearce and Ms Natasha Robinson attribute their achievement to hard work and their aspirations towards a career in Chartered Accountancy.
LLB cum laude graduates (from left): Mr Thandoluhle Mkhize, Ms Sandhika Sannipershad, Ms Raeesah Bester, Ms Rochelle Gilbert, Ms Amanda Mngoma, Ms Kheara Anooklaal, Ms Dhiya Maharaj, and Ms Taleah Naidu.In the vibrant corridors of the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Law, a new generation of legal professionals from KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has emerged - armed not only with degrees, but with purpose and a deep sense of justice.
UKZN’s College of Law and Management Studies academics, clockwise from the top left: Dr Nomfundo Kakaza, Dr Mudaray Marimuthu, Dr Jenasha Tooray, and Dr Alastair Marais.The College of Law and Management Studies (CLMS) congratulates Dr Nomfundo Kakaza from the Graduate School of Business and Leadership (GSB&L); Dr Jenasha Tooray and Dr Mudaray Marimuthu from the School of Management, Information Technology and Governance; and Dr Alastair Marais from the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, who graduated with their PhDs at the recent UKZN Autumn Graduation ceremony.
Ms Thobeka Mbatha graduated with a MPhil in Child Care and Protection.The South African government’s significant decision to transfer all Early Childhood Development (ECD) functions from the Department of Social Development (DSD) to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in 2022 motivated Social Worker Ms Thobeka Mbatha to pursue a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Child Care and Protection.
Summa cum laude Finance graduates, Mr Nhlanhla Mkhize (left) and Mr Kiash Baldeo.Amid a sea of academic gowns and proud smiles, two Finance students from KwaZulu-Natal stood out - not only for their academic excellence but for their unyielding discipline, graduating summa cum laude with degrees in Business Science: Investment Science from the College of Law and Management Studies at UKZN.
