Dr Kumi Naidoo (left) and Dr Hugh Masekela (right) were both awarded Honorary Doctorates for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.Director of the New Africa Civil Society Centre Dr Kumi Naidoo and African Music living-legend and political struggle icon Dr Hugh Masekela were recently awarded Honorary Doctorates in Social Science and Music respectively. Both graduates were honoured to receive their Doctorates.
Mr Malibongwe Nelson Majola who graduated with an Honours degree in Community and Development Studies.
Ms Thembalethu Shangase graduates cum laude with a Master’s degree in Population Studies.An ecstatic Ms Thembalethu Shangase graduated with a Master’s degree cum laude in Population Studies for research titled: “Investigating Marriage Aspirations and Attitudes Towards Premarital Child Bearing: A Case Study of Unmarried Female Zulu-Speaking Students at Two Durban Universities”.
UKZN staffer and proud Bachelor of Arts Honours graduate Ms Nombuso Dlamini.
Professor Maheshvari Naidu (centre) with her Master of Social Science graduates, Ms Silindile Zulu (right) and Mr Melusi Dlamini (left). 
Ms Ayanda Ndlovu graduated with a Master’s degree in Population Studies from UKZN. 
Mandy Cobbing, a qualified Pharmacist, graduates with a Diploma in Jazz and Popular Music.
Ms Lulama Mabaso graduates with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from UKZN.Bachelor of Social Science graduate Ms Lulama Mabaso says UKZN was and always will be her university of choice!
Mrs Josephine Hapazari who graduated cum laude with a Master’s degree in Social Sciences.The rural Manonyane community in Lesotho was the focus of attention for research by Mrs Josephine Hapazari, who graduated cum laude with a Master’s degree in Social Sciences from UKZN.
Ms Taygen Edwards graduates cum laude with her Master’s degree in Population Studies.Masters in Population Studies cum laude graduate Ms Taygen Edwards chose the topic of health seeking behaviour for her thesis because she is passionate about reducing inequalities in a country where she says a large portion of the population are still subject to discrimination and exclusion.
From left: Twins Parrol and Penuel Adam graduated with their Bachelor’s degree in Community Development while Mpilonde and Mpilonhle Ncube graduated with Bachelor of Arts degrees.
Ms Makhosazana Wiese who graduated with a Master’s degree in Development Studies. Ms Makhosazana Wiese graduated with a Master’s in Development Studies degree earned through research which explored the impact of the Child Support Grant within a rural context.
Graduates celebrating with their supervisor, Mr Vincent Myeni, after being awarded Master’s degrees in Housing and Town & Regional Planning.Eleven students graduated with Master’s degrees in Housing and Town & Regional Planning.
Mr Liberty Mambondiani graduates with a Master’s degree in Population studies.
Mr Siyanda Zulu graduates with his Bachelor of Practical Music. Musical Director Mr Siyanda Zulu of KwaDukuza believes the Bachelor of Practical Music awarded by UKZN, is the starting point for his career.
Ms Xolile Nontuthuko Kunene graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Sciences. Principal Programme Officer at the College of Health Sciences, Ms Xolile Nontuthuko Kunene, has graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy.
From left: PhD graduates Dr Joseph Makanda, Dr Nokwanda Nzuza, Dr Abigail Benhura and Dr Evans Shoko, supervised by Professor Maheshvari Naidu (centre). Professor Maheshvari Naidu of the College of Humanities is extremely proud of the four doctoral students who graduated under her supervision.
Dr Antony Chikutsa received his PhD in Population Studies.The implications – for both men and women – of the upscaling of medical male circumcision in Zimbabwe were examined by Dr Antony Chikutsa during research for his PhD in Population Studies.
