Honorary graduate Professor Tebello Nyokong with Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Dr Albert van Jaarsveld.University of KwaZulu-Natal honorary graduate Professor Tebello Nyokong has made a name for herself as a female scientist in South Africa, breaking ground in scientific developments related to photodynamic therapy for application in cancer treatment, and in building capacity in chemistry.
Dr Byron Brassel obtained his PhD in Applied Maths, pictured with his parents and brother by his side.
Dr Heiko Heilgendorff graduated with his PhD in Applied Maths with his wife and parents by his side.Recipient of the prestigious Square Kilometre Array bursary, Dr Heiko Heilgendorff, graduated with a PhD in Astrophysics. Heilgendorff recently returned from Switzerland where he worked on the drone based calibrator for the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s HIRAX telescope. Heilgendorff said: ‘Graduating means very little, as I did this to prove something to myself, not seek accolades from others.’
Ms Zahra Essack graduated with a Masters in Astrophysics, cum laude.
Dr Tonderai Mombeshora graduated with his PhD in Chemistry with his family by his side.
Ms Terricia Govender graduated with her Honours in Physics with her family’s support. Her fiancé graduated as well.
Best Third Year Mathematics student in 2016, Mr Warren Naidoo has graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours degree.A young Chatsworth man dispelled what many people claimed was a ‘waste of time’ career choice. Mr Warren Naidoo was proud to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Ms Yurisha Goorun graduated with her Honours in Computer Science summa cum laude.Graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science gave Ms Yurisha Goorun a sense of relief, accomplishment and the feeling that she made it despite the odds.
Mr Rajeev Maharaj walks across the graduation stage to receive his Masters in Mathematics.Mr Rajeev Maharaj graduated cum laude with Master’s in Mathematics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Ms Kathleen Sellick graduated with her Honours in Physics with her mother’s support.A fascination since grade eight about aliens, is what sparked Ms Kathleen Alexandra Sellick’s interest in pursuing a career in Astrophysics and Cosmology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Ms Chevarra Hansraj graduated with her Honours in Applied Math (summa cum laude) with her Dad Dr Hansraj (UKZN), her mother and brother in attendance.
Ms Zahra Kader was supported by her family when she graduated with her Honours in Physics.
With his family by his side, Dr Sanele Dlamini graduated with his PhD in Physics.
Ms Josiane Ayingeneye graduated with her Masters in Chemistry.Rwandan national, Ms Josiane Ayingeneye, hitch-hiked to South Africa to undertake her postgraduate studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in the School of Chemistry and Physics.
Dr Sphakamiso Mlaba graduated with his PhD in Applied Maths with his parents support.
Mr Mthokozisi Mdlalose graduated with his Masters in Physics with the support of his family.Mr Mthokozisi Mdlalose graduated with a Masters in Physics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His passion for astronomy had previously earned him a summa cum laude when he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Physics, majoring in Astrophysics at the University.
Mr Njabulo Mkhize graduated with his Masters in Applied Maths with the support of his mom and aunt.Master of Science Applied Mathematics student, Mr Njabulo Mkhize, was filled with mixed emotions when he graduated cum laude. Mkhize tackled the General Relativity (GR) field under Applied Mathematics.
Mr Nashlen Govindsamy graduated with his BSc in Applied Maths summa cum laude with the support of his family.
3D enthusiast, Mr Michael Waltham graduated summa cum laude with his MSC in Computer Science at UKZN. 
Ms Samukelisiwe Phehlukwayo graduated with her Masters in Physics.Masters graduate, Ms Samukelisiwe Phehlukwayo, is applying her knowledge and research in the area of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) to explore ways of introducing the secure communication method to the undergraduate curriculum.
Ms Thalia Naidoo graduated with her Honours in Chemistry with the support of her family.
Ms Kimara Naicker graduated with her Honours in Physics (summa cum laude) with the support of her family.