Graduation 2016.The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will confer an impressive 10 015 degrees at its 22 Graduation ceremonies to be held on its Westville campus (Sports Hall) and Pietermaritzburg’s Royal Showgrounds, which commenced on Monday, 11 April and will end on Tuesday, 19 April.
From left: DVC for the College of Humanities Professor Cheryl Potgieter, Honorary Graduate Dr Vasudevan Gounden, Professor Paulus Zulu and UKZN Vice-Chancellor Dr Albert van Jaarsveld.Founder and Executive Director of the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD), Dr Vasudevan Gounden, was recently honoured by UKZN with a Doctorate of Social Science for his humanitarian work and leadership in conflict resolution in trouble torn countries like Burundi, Madagascar, the DRC, Somalia and South Sudan.
Talented pianist Ms Rashalia Pather.Talented pianist Ms Rashalia Pather, who graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree is one of the top students in the 40-year history of the School of Arts.
Ms Jayshree Viranna.
Ms Sibongile Moyo.
Mrs Vinotha Moodley.College of Humanities Student Support Services staff member and mature student, Mrs Vinotha Moodley, has graduated with a degree in Psychology.
Ms Victoria Mutambara and Dr Mlungisi Ngubane.
Ms Mbalenhle Dube graduates with a Master’s Degree in Population Studies.Homelessness was the focus of Ms Mbalenhle Dube’s Master’s Degree in Population Studies.
Dr Rajabu Chipila, Dr Seguang Makoae and Dr Ketlalemang Maimane were all awarded PhDsThree students in the African Languages Discipline within the School of Arts in the College of Humanities have been awarded doctorates.
Ms Nondumiso Ntshangase.Ms Nondumiso Ntshangase recently graduated with a Master’s in Criminology degree awarded for her research into the implementation of the Khulisa Social Solution’s diversion programmes in KwaZulu-Natal.
Dr Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha.UKZN’s College of Humanities celebrated the graduation of Dr Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha - the first Black woman to be awarded a doctorate in the Discipline of Town Planning at the University.
Ms Ayanda Tshabalala.
Dr Makho Nkosi with her grandson Mr Michael Nyawose.
Ms Sinekekelwa Khumalo with her supervisor Professor Maheshvari Naidu. 
Mrs Nelisiwe Mnguni with her supervisor Professor Maheshvari Naidu. 
Ms Nobuhle Moyo.Research on nutrition for people living with HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe led to Ms Nobuhle Moyo graduating with a Master’s degree in Development Studies.
Ms Princess Sibanda.Zimbabwean Ms Princess Sibanda worked among a group of lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and intersex (LGTBI) people in her home country in pursuit of her Master’s in Drama and Performance Studies degree which she was awarded during a UKZN Graduation ceremony.
DVC and Head of the College of Humanities, Professor Cheryl Potgieter with Mr Molaodi Wa Sekake.Graduating with a Bachelor of Social Science degree, majoring in Sociology and Labour Studies, was a proud and humbling moment for student activist, Mr Molaodi Wa Sekake.
Mr Siyanda Zulu. 