Honorary Doctorate recipient, Professor Thuli Madonsela and Orator, Professor Tanya Woker.UKZN conferred an Honorary Doctorate on former Public Protector Professor Thuli Madonsela in recognition of her tireless dedication to the Constitution, for being a fearless advocate for social justice and for her contribution to the betterment of the South African society through the promotion of democracy.
Former SA Public Protector, Professor Thuli Madonsela, congratulates KZN Premier Mr Sihle Zikalala during his graduation.
Dr Mokone Manake graduated with a Masters in Medical Law.
RMS Investigations Officer, Mr Thula Sibisi, received his Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Justice.‘I pursued this qualification due to my desire to develop my investigative skills as I have been in this field for the past 15 plus years, 13 of which were within the Intelligence Unit of the South African Police Service before joining UKZN in 2017.’
MBA graduate, Dr Nokuphiwa Majali (right), and her supervisor, Professor Cecile Gerwel Proches.
Bachelor of Laws graduate Mr Khanyisani Mthembu celebrates with his proud family. 
Doctor of Administration graduate, Dr Xolisile Ngumbela.As the Performance Outcomes Manager in the Office of the Premier in the Eastern Cape Province, Doctor of Administration graduate Dr Xolisile Ngumbela is passionate about seeking solutions to the country’s food insecurity crisis caused by poverty and unemployment.
Ms Rylla Pillay graduated with a Masters in Human Resource Management.Masters in Human Resource Management (HRM) graduate Ms Rylla Pillay’s research on bibliometric and content analysis studies, that compares how knowledge is produced in this field of study, is the first of its kind within UKZN’s Management discipline.
Graduate School of Business and Leadership academic Dr Trevor Mtetwa graduated with a PhD in Leadership Studies.
A proud moment for Linda Shazi whose daughter, Ms Ntandokazi Shazi, graduated cum laude.‘I was motivated to pursue a qualification in Law after I started debating in high school. I initially took up debating because I was extremely shy and wanted to learn to be more confident, but then I fell in love with researching different topics and constructing arguments, as well as listening to other people speak on issues.’
Mr Yaseer Haroon Ally received his Master of Business Administration degree cum laude.‘After completing a BSC and MSc in Chemical Engineering cum laude I launched an engineering consulting company, Engenium. As it grew, my role changed from being a consulting engineer to managing the company, which required expertise other than engineering principles. I felt that an MBA would assist in developing my business and leadership skills.’
Sharks Rugby CEO, Dr Eduard Coetzee, graduated with his PhD.
Bachelor of Laws graduate, Mr Sfiso Magubane.Despite challenging personal circumstances, Mr Sifiso Magubane of Mosley Park in Pinetown received his Bachelor of Laws degree.
Between his mother’s death, going through a divorce, financial strain, failing a semester and juggling the roles of being a father, a “mother”, a student and a breadwinner, Magubane almost didn’t complete his studies.
UKZN lecturers (from left): Mr Yoshin Chetty, Ms Carley Cumming, Mr Kiran Baldavoo and Mr Bheki Nxumalo (insert) graduated with their Masters in Accountancy degrees.‘This achievement comes with great hard work and dedication. Their credentialing is a fruition of the School’s strategic goal to ensure that all academic staff possess higher qualifications by the end of 2021; and we are on track to achieve this goal.’
Masters of Commerce in Maritime Studies graduate, Mr Njabulo Lucky Sithole.
Dr Nokukhanya Jili (right) and her supervisor, Professor Thokozani Nzimakwe.
Dr Salamina Dzingwa (left) being congratulated by her supervisor, Professor Fayth Ruffin.Doctor of Administration graduate Dr Salamina Dzingwa’s research study was titled: The Centralised Applications System: Staff and Student Perceptions at the Durban University of Technology and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. It was supervised by Professor Fayth Ruffin.
Member of Parliament and Doctor of Administration graduate Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane.
Dr Bongekile Mvuyana.Dr Bongekile Mvuyana’s PhD study was titled, An Assessment of a Sustainable Human Settlements Strategy in Creating a Quality Living Environment. A Case of eThekwini Municipality. Supervised by Professor Thokozani Nzimakwe, it recommends a review of the processes followed by municipalities in housing provision.
Drs Peter Moores-Pitt, Bomi Nomlala, Mishelle Doorasamy and Charmaine Lathleiff with her daughter. Academics in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Drs Mishelle Doorasamy, Peter Moores-Pitt, Bomi Nomlala and Charmaine Lathleiff graduated with their PhDs.
Doorasamy’s study was titled: Adoption of Material Flow Cost Accounting Practices for Improving Resource Efficiencies in the South African Sugar Industry. The study was supervised by Dr Bruce Rhodes.
