Gone too soon: The late Ms Charlotte Dube who was described as a “gem”.
PhD in Nursing graduate, Dr Felix Apiribu.Dr Felix Apiribu was awarded a PhD in Nursing for his research on Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence against HIV Positive Women Following Status Disclosure: A Phenomenological Study in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
Mr Simbai Allen Maruve highlighted antibiotic resistance as a concern amongst vets in South Africa.
PhD in Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) graduate Dr Puvashnee Nydoo.Dr Puvashnee Nydoo was awarded a PhD in Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) for her evaluation of the impact of adverse obstetrics events on the psychological wellbeing of healthcare professionals in KwaZulu-Natal.
Newly capped Dr Yvette Yolanda Chetty.
PhD graduate in Health Sciences (Medical Biochemistry), Dr Thilona Arumugam.Dr Thilona Arumugam’s PhD in Health Sciences (Medical Biochemistry) evaluated the effect of the food borne mycotoxin, Fumonisin B1, on epigenetic changes such as methylation, micro RNA and long non-coding RNA expression.
Ms Zubeta Moledi graduated with a Master of Optometry.
Dr Osifeko Olalekan’s PhD study explores: The Development of a Professional Development Programme for Physical Activity Promotion in Adolescents’ Physical Education Classes, Nigeria.
Former staff member, Ms Nonnie Mabuza, graduated with a Master of Medical Science in Public Health.Ms Nonhlakanipho (Nonnie) Mabuza was awarded a Master of Medical Science in Public Health for her study titled: Leadership Development Practices among Public Sector Hospital Managers in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Ms Teniel Ramkhelawan.
Ms Zainub Shaik.
Ms Zaakirah Moola in the Optometry classroom at UKZN’s Westville campus. 
Ms Nazeera Peerbhay.
Ms Michaela Sewpersad master’s study explored whether the trend in public health to rationally redistribute tasks to lower cadres could address human resources shortages.
Mr Siyabonga Gumede graduated with a Master of Medical Sciences in Medical Microbiology.
Ms Wendy Young graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy for her study on violent hand amputation and replantation.
Nigerian-born academic, Dr Tesleem Babalola.
Graduating with a Master’s in Medical Sciences summa cum laude is Mr Mikyle David.
Charlotte Dube Award winner, Mr Thabang Ratopola.
Dr Tafadzwa Dzinamarira.
Mr Osama Madni graduates with a Master of Pharmacy cum laude.
Ms Sanelisiwe Xhakaza received her Master of Medical Sciences in Pharmaceutical Chemistry cum laude.
Dr Adeniyi Thompson Adewumi graduated with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.Dr Adeniyi Thompson Adewumi - who describes himself as an unrelenting person, a goal getter, and a dream achiever who never entertains fear in difficult times - was awarded a PhD for his study titled: Therapeutic Strategy to end Tuberculosis (TB) World: Structural and Functional Characterization of Potential Weak Hotspots of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Molecular Targets from Combinatorial in silico Perspective.
Top achiever, Ms Leah Jamie Sim.
Mr Fanele Mthethwa in the dentistry lab on UKZN’s Westville campus.
Ms Nokuphila Sangweni graduates cum laude.