KwaMashu-born social media influencer, Mr Mthobisi ‘Tinqa’ Cele, graduated with a Bachelor of Laws.
Doctor of Business Administration graduate, Dr Judy Gounden.Framed by a career shaped in complex, male-dominated industries and a deep awareness of governance gaps, Dr Judy Gounden pursued research that would ultimately earn her a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from the Graduate School of Business and Leadership at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
LLM in Medical Law graduate, Mr Sabastian Naicker.Physician-assisted suicide (PAS)/Euthanasia was the subject of research by Master of Laws (LLM) in Medical Law graduate Mr Sabastian Naicker, with the focus on activist Dr Sean Davison and his stance on the issue.
Law summa cum laude graduate, Ms Shamenthree Naik.In a moment that captured the true spirit of excellence at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Ms Shamenthree Naik celebrated an extraordinary milestone even before stepping onto the Graduation stage to receive her LLB summa cum laude.
An admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa, Dr Bhasela Yalezo, graduated with an LLM in Taxation.
LLM in Business Law cum laude graduate, Ms Owethu Ngcobo.
Master of Laws in International and African Regional Law graduate, Ms Priyanka Maharaj.‘The Changing Environment: Ecocide as the Fifth International Crime’ was the title of research conducted by Master of Laws in International and African Regional Law (full research) summa cum laude graduate, Ms Priyanka Maharaj.
Master of Business Administration graduate, Ms Thozama Mputa.Master of Business Administration graduate Ms Thozama Mputa has used her academic journey at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) to explore barriers to innovation in the built environment, while advancing her role as one of the emerging Black female leaders in landscape architectural practice in South Africa.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate, Ms Simphiwe Gumede.Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate Ms Simphiwe Gumede has contributed to the discourse on sustainable enterprise development through her research which positions leadership as a critical driver of small business success in Durban.
MBA cum laude graduate, Mr Luchen Govender with his supervisor, Professor Cecile Gerwel Proches.Investigating the influence of leadership styles on employee motivation within the automotive manufacturing environment formed the basis of the research conducted by Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate, Mr Luchen Govender, who completed his degree cum laude.
Ms Nontobeko Khuzwayo graduated with a Master of Business Administration. 
Master of Laws in Advanced Criminal Justice graduate, Ms Anele Dlamini.South Africa’s high rate of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual offences spurred Master of Laws in Advanced Criminal Justice graduate, Ms Anele Dlamini, to analyse the constitutional implications and legality of chemical castration for sex offenders.
Proud LLM in Medical Law graduate, Dr Okuhle Hanisi.The increasing scrutiny of clinical decision-making in high-stakes medical environments resulting in medico-legal issues, motivated Dr Okuhle Hanisi, anaesthetist and medical Registrar at the University of Stellenbosch, to pursue a Master of Laws (LLM) in Medical Law.
MBA graduate, Mr Sizwe Cele, celebrates his achievement with his wife, Mrs Zinhle Cele, and son, Mr Mongameli Cele.KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health (KZN DoH) Risk Enterprise Management specialist Mr Sizwe Cele embarked on a research journey which examined three major challenges facing the Department: a severe budget crisis, critical understaffing, and deteriorating service delivery standards.
LLM in Child Care and Protection graduate, Ms Noluthando Makhoba.Ms Noluthando Makhoba, who graduated with a Master of Laws in Child Care and Protection from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), is a candidate attorney steadily building a career grounded in advocacy, with a strong focus on protecting vulnerable children and advancing justice in South Africa’s legal system.
LLB cum laude graduate, Ms Louversheni Govender.
Summa cum laude graduate, Ms Owethu Mthethwa, celebrates with her family (from left) Mr Sabelo Mthethwa (father), Ms Nokuphila Mthethwa (mother), and Ms Ntombizodwa Mthethwa. 
Mr Phiwe Mbana, Master of Laws in Labour Studies graduate.
From left: Ms Melisha Dhunraj, Ms Tia Sookhoo, and Ms Larisa Govender celebrate graduating with distinction. Three graduates have demonstrated academic excellence, each graduating with distinction in the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), an achievement that reflects resilience, discipline and a shared commitment to growth.
Mr Thabane Khubone’s MBA research investigated the feasibility of transitioning from diesel-powered buses to electric alternatives within the eThekwini public transport system.Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate Mr Thabane Khubone is drawing on his academic and professional expertise to explore sustainable transport solutions that support the modernisation of public infrastructure and improved environmental outcomes in KwaZulu-Natal.
