Honorary graduate Dr Trueman Goba being capped by UKZN Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Dr Albert van Jaarsveld. An honorary Doctor of Science in Engineering was awarded to Trueman Tandabantu Goba, former member of the National Planning Commission and current non-executive Chairman of Hatch Africa (Pty) Ltd Consulting Engineers and Project Managers, at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Graduation ceremony.
PhD graduate Dr Sphumelele Ndlovu poses with the book he wrote.
Ms Yanga Mdleleni graduated with her Masters in Biology.Ms Yanga Mdleleni was proud to have graduated cum laude with a Masters degree in Biological Sciences.
Mr Mikhail Narsai received his Masters in Mechanical Engineering with his family by his side.The internationally accredited Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal is greatly sought after by aspiring engineers. One such proud aspirant was Mr Mikhail Narsai, who graduated with a Master of Science cum laude.
Ms Silungele Blose received her MSc in Biochemistry with her family by her side.Ms Silungele Nontuthuko Blose lists graduating with Masters in Biochemistry as her greatest achievement.
Ms Thamini Moodley.A passion for construction has earned Ms Thamini Moodley a summa cum laude Master’s degree in Construction Management at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Moodley, a quantity surveyor at Saint-Gobain, said working within the construction industry intrigued her curiosity.
Brother and sister Kreesan and Chrysantha Palan both graduated this year.
Dr Nirasha Nundkumar received her PhD in Biochemistry with love from her family.Senior Biochemistry Laboratory Technician at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Westville campus, Dr Nirasha Nundkumar, graduated with a PhD in Biochemistry after successfully balancing her full-time duties as a technician with her research on nanomaterials in gene delivery.
Ms Shaista Shah receives her Masters in Chemical Engineering.Ms Shaista Shah graduated with a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Mr Mduduzi Zulu received his BSc in Civil Engineering with the support of his family.
Dr Lucretia Ramnath graduates with her PhD in Microbiology and her family by her side.
Mr Isharlan Pillay graduates with his BSc in Property Development. 
Mr Ross Holder.
Ms Arissa Shanganlal is sandwiched in her parents love.Ms Arissa Shanganlall graduated cum laude with a Masters in Geology after applying her mind to research on a coastal zone that is poorly understood in terms of its response to storm waves and sediment dynamics.
Ms Anathi Nkayi graduates with her Masters in Biology with her friends at her side.
Mr Shailin Govender receives his BSc in Mechanical Engineering.Gaming enthusiast and problem solver, Mr Shailin Govender, graduated cum laude in Mechanical Engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science Graduation ceremony.
Ms Roxanne Munsamy graduates with her Masters in Environmental Sciences.Ms Roxanne Munsamy graduated with a Masters in Environmental Sciences.
Dr Fentahun Moges Kasie graduated with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Ms Naadira Ballim was still beaming after she received her BSc in Civil Engineering.Ms Naadira Ballim was the proud recipient of a Civil Engineering degree cum laude, at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Graduation ceremony.
Ms Sharren Peter waves as she graduates with her Honours in Forensic Genetics.
Dr Kerryn Taylor shares her PhD graduation celebration with her family.Hard work paid off for Dr Kerryn Taylor who received a PhD in Molecular Biology.
Dr Sangeetha Venkataraman graduates with her PhD, with her husband Professor Sivakumar Venkataraman and their children at her side.
Mr Yuvraj Dwarika graduated with his Masters in Mechanical Engineering, supported by his family.
Mr Curtis Swanepoel receives his Masters in Civil Engineering.
Mr Riaan Fourie receives his Masters in Mechatronics Engineering with the support of his family.Mr Riaan Fourie was the proud recipient of a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronic at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Graduation.
Dr Ayodele Sunday Oluwole.
Ms Boitemelo Setlhare graduates with her Masters in Microbiology with her family and supervisors by her side.Ms Boitumelo Setlhare graduated with Masters in Microbiology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Ms Ekuyikeno Umo receives her Masters in Biological Science.The Nigerian national attended the Lutheran Senior Science College, and is passionate about the field of parasitology, as parasites are such a huge health challenge in the world. She chose to pursue her postgraduate studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal after completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Calabar in Nigeria.
