Social Sciences graduate, Ms Catherine Jakins. Ms Catherine Jakins received her Master's degree in Social Sciences for research on the motivations of rhino poachers in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Funded by the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority, the study investigated the personal experiences of convicted rhino poachers in the province.
Ms Holly Wasserfall, aka Holly Rey, who was awarded her Honours degree cum laude.
CCMS students graduate cum laude with their Honours degrees. From left: Mr Clifford Jani, Mr Jean-Luc Hardy, Ms Holly Wasserfall, Ms Nonjabulo Ndwandwe, Ms Tamanda Masambuka, Ms Lungelo Ndlovu and Mr Johannes Pretorius.UKZN’s Centre for Communication, Media and Society (CCMS) graduates Ms Lungelo Ndlovu, Mr Jean-Luc Hardy, Ms Holly Wasserfall, Ms Tamanda Masambuka, Ms Nonjabulo Ndwandwe, Mr Johannes Pretorius and Ms Nothando Ntake, were thrilled to receive their Honours Degrees in Media and Communication cum laude while Mr Clifford Jani also graduated with his masters cum laude recently.
Ms Bongolethu Diko who graduated with a Masters in Criminology and Forensic Studies.
Singer and UKZN staff member, Ms Thulile Zama, graduated with her Honours degree in Social Sciences. 
Cum Laude Master of Social Science in Media and Communication graduate, Ms Shannon-Leigh Landers. 