Dr Surabhi Srivastava with her husband Professor Viranjay Srivastava and children Vivan and Rayan. 
MSc in Electronic Engineering graduate and Senior Academic Development Officer, Mr Rogerant Tshibangu.Senior Academic Development Officer in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, Mr Rogerant Tshibangu was awarded an MSc in Electronic Engineering for his study on, Evaluation Criteria for Handover in Radio Over Fiber Systems.
Dr Claire Martin who received a PhD in Dietetics.A ground-breaking national study on the nutritional status and quality of life of HIV-positive transplant recipients who received, or were candidates to receive, kidneys from HIV-positive donors earned Dr Claire Martin her PhD in Dietetics.
Dr Justin du Toit received a PhD in Grassland Science.Research conducted by Dr Justin du Toit for his PhD in Grassland Science shows that as the climate changes, grassiness in the semi-arid Karoo is on the rise. His study investigated factors influencing the botanical composition of the eastern Karoo, including rainfall, grazing by livestock, and the impact of minimum temperatures on shifts in vegetation, while also examining the potential increased chances of fire.
Mr Shaun Barnett studied power line robots to earn his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.‘Focus on the steps that you take on your journey, rather than what looms ahead,’ shared Mr Shaun Barnett who received his MSc degree in Electrical Engineering cum laude. His study was titled, Electromagnetic Interference Mitigation in a High Voltage Power Line Inspection Robot.
MSc graduate, Mr Mbuyiseni Kubheka. 
Ms Kathleen Sellick graduated summa cum laude with an MSc in Applied Mathematics.
Mr Chimwemwe Josia received an MSc degree in Plant Breeding.Mr Chimwemwe Josia, a Technology Transfer Specialist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Malawi, graduated with his Masters in Plant Breeding through the Improved Masters in Cultivar Development for Africa (IMCDA) programme at UKZN.
Master’s in Plant Breeding cum laude graduate Ms Jelila Blalogoe investigated “Spider Plant” seeds to obtain an MSc in Plant Breeding.Ms Jelila Blalogoe has graduated with her Master’s in Plant Breeding cum laude through a MoBreed project funded by the EU Intra Africa Academic Mobility Scheme programme. Her research explored the factors that influence the germination and dormancy of seeds of the “spider plant”, an underutilised, traditional leafy vegetable.
Mr Sbongiseni Xolo was awarded an MSc in Entomology.Mr Sbongiseni Xolo was awarded a Master’s in Entomology for his investigation of biodiversity recovery in a reforestation project. The study used ants as a monitoring model to evaluate the extent to which reforestation for carbon sequestration can have co-benefits for biodiversity. It was conducted in the reforested landscape of the Buffelsdraai Landfill Conservancy.
Ms Sophia Bam studied the genetics of the Southern African Jackal Buzzard.
Plant breeder and MSc graduate, Mr Zawadi Mwaikonyole. Mr Zawadi Angomwile Mwaikonyole, a crop production officer in Tanzania’s Mafia District Council, graduated with his Master’s degree in Plant Breeding through the Improved Masters in Cultivar Development for Africa (IMCDA) programme at UKZN.
Crop Scientist, Ms Maureen Nkhathutsheleni Tshikunde.Ms Maureen Nkhathutsheleni Tshikunde graduated with a Master of Science in Agriculture in Crop Science after evaluating elite heat and drought tolerant wheat genotypes based on drought tolerance and water-use efficiency parameters.
Dr Lamla Thungatha was awarded a PhD in Chemistry.
MSc cum laude graduate Mr Lindokuhle Ntombela.
MSc in Biochemistry graduate, Ms Nomfundo Ntombela.
Mr Andrew Clark was awarded a Master’s degree in Computer Science.Students are often told to stop playing games and focus on their studies, but master’s student Mr Andrew Clark found a way to make virtual reality his research focus. ‘I’m a big fan of virtual reality and gaming, and I had a strong interest in making virtual reality feel more intuitive and natural to users,’ said Clark.
Dr Buhari Magaji received a PhD in Chemistry.
Cum laude Master of Science in Genetics graduate, Ms Bongekile Ngobese.
Mrs Adelaide Kumirai received an MSc in Agricultural Engineering.
Dr Bronwyn Goble (right) with her supervisor Professor Trevor Hill.Senior scientist at the Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI), Dr Bronwyn Goble graduated with her PhD in Environmental Science for her study on alternative approaches to knowledge sharing and information storage for integrated coastal management (ICM) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Chemical Engineering Master’s graduate Ms Dayna Hamilton with her mother Charmaine and brother Travis.
Ms Olivia Chipeta received an MSc degree in Plant Breeding.Ms Olivia Chipeta’s research for her Masters in Plant Breeding assessed the level of morphological and genetic diversity of groundnuts in order to select the best genotypes for consequent breeding of desired traits that include yield and reduction of the carcinogen aflatoxin.
Mr Sibusiso Lucky Zulu who graduated with an MSc in Crop Science.
Dr Tamara Govindasamy graduated with a PhD in Physics.
Dr Michael Mwalaba graduated with a PhD in Physics.
Dr Mthokozisi Kwazi Zuma earned his PhD in Crop Science.Dr Mthokozisi Kwazi Zuma received a PhD in Crop Science for his research on farmer perceptions and the agronomic potential of Provitamin A-biofortified maize (PVABM) for smallholder farming systems in KwaZulu-Natal.
Ms Nomfundo Gabuza who graduated with an MSc in Applied Mathematics cum laude.