MSc Genetics graduate, Ms Erin Frost (centre) with her family (from left): Ms Hannah Durr, Mr Kyle Frost, Ms Bridget Frost and Mr Warren Frost. 
Dr Viloshanie Reddy graduates with a PhD in Biological Sciences.
Dr Thabo Hlatshwayo (at Graduation and in the field) explored how roads reshape wildlife movement and habitats in fragmented landscapes.
Dr Trevor Wilson with his mum, Mrs Lorna Wilson.
A jubilant Ms Andreana Naicker graduates with a Master of Science in Chemistry degree.The successful completion of her Master of Science in Chemistry degree marks not only an academic milestone for Ms Andreana Naicker but also the culmination of years of dedication, community support and a desire to make a difference in the world.
Ms Nobubelo Ngwenya earns her Master’s in Hydrology cum laude.Ms Nobubelo Ngwenya’s cum laude result for her Master’s in Hydrology is evidence of her passion for the subject that developed during an undergraduate internship which demonstrated the real difference the skills she gained in the classroom could make in people’s lives.
Dr Phumzile Mkhize graduates with a PhD in Crop Science.Dr Phumzile Mkhize, a Lecturer at the University of Limpopo, received her PhD in Crop Science for work on the indigenous South African crop Lagenaria siceraria (bottle gourd), known for its drought resilience and versatile uses as food and a household and industrial resource.
Ms Thandeka Mbatha earns her Master’s degree in Chemistry cum laude.Removing antiretroviral drugs and heavy metals from wastewater using Cannabis sativa buds and Moringa oleifera leaves as bio-adsorbents was the focus of the research which earned Ms Thandeka Mbatha a cum laude Master’s degree in Chemistry.
Dr Ntsikeng Modise earns his doctoral degree in Entomology. Dr Nkitseng Modise’s Entomology PhD revealed how, in the bee-and butterfly-scarce heights of South Africa’s Drakensberg mountains, Crassula peploides relies on short-tongued flies for pollination - luring them with nectar and a pungent scent similar to vomit or sweaty feet.
Dr Snethemba Helen Ndlovu walks the stage to receive her PhD in Environmental Science.Dr Snethemba Helen Ndlovu’s graduation with a PhD in Environmental Science is the pinnacle of a focused, nine-year-long academic journey that began when she enrolled at UKZN in 2016 for her BSc in Environmental Sciences.
Dr Merishca Naicker (centre), with her parents Mrs Prema and Mr Michael Naicker.
Pioneering research on molecular tools used to enhance marine biodiversity monitoring in South Africa earns Ms Xolisile Miya her master’s degree.
Mr Varshan Gounden earns his Master of Science in Biochemistry cum laude.
Mr Njabulo Maphalala (centre) with his proud family (from left): Mr Nkululeko Hlatshwayo, Ms Khanyisile Makhubu, Ms Lindokuhle Makhubu, Ms Phathiwe Makhubu, Ms Sinenhlanhla Hlatshwayo, Ms Nelisiwe Maphalala and Mr MusaweNkosi Makhubu.
Master’s in Agricultural Economics graduate, Ms Reabetswe Moipolai.Ms Reabetswe Moipolai’s graduation with a Master’s in Agricultural Economics brings full circle her journey from the small village of Kaalpan in the North West Province to where she is now - an accomplished graduate whose research explored the impact of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Initiative (PESI) in the district where she grew up.
