PhD in Leadership Studies graduate, Dr Motlalepula Radebe.Dr Motlalepula Radebe has graduated with a PhD in Leadership Studies, establishing a significant personal academic milestone underpinned by a deep desire to improve governance in South Africa’s public sector.
Master of Commerce in Leadership Studies graduate, Ms Nombuso Dlamini.
Master of Commerce in Accounting graduate, Ms Thameenah Abrahams.
Academic excellence runs in the Valjee family. From left: Mom, Jyothi; son, Ashail; dad, Professor Sachet; and daughter, Miya.On many nights, long after the rest of the house had gone quiet, a light still burned. At the table sat a mother and her son, books open, laptops glowing, pushing through fatigue together. It was not just about passing exams - it was about showing up, for themselves and for each other.
Master of Commerce cum laude graduate, Mr Mahendra Pillay.When Mr Mahendra Pillay graduated at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), the moment carried more than academic achievement - he was stepping forward as a young scholar involved in one of the most debated and fast-evolving areas of modern finance: cryptocurrencies.
It was a family celebration for the Gilberts as mother and son, Melissa and Calem Gilbert, celebrated graduating summa cum laude.Graduation was a distinctive family affair for mother and son Melissa and Calem Gilbert when they celebrated graduating summa cum laude together from the College of Law and Management Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
PhD candidate, Ms Samkelisiwe Mazibuko, graduated with a Master’s in Economics.With South African marriage rates experiencing a steady, long-term decline, Master of Commerce in Economics graduate and PhD candidate, Ms Samkelisiwe Mazibuko’s research is apt in that it investigates whether the institution benefits wellbeing in the local social and economic context.
UKZN Auditing lecturer, Mr Lungani Gcwensa CA(SA), graduated with a Master of Accountancy degree.Qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) and exploring the intersection of financial performance and sustainability led to University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Auditing lecturer, Mr Lungani Gcwensa CA(SA), graduating with a Master of Accountancy degree.
Chartered accountant, Ms Sameerah Essa, graduated with a Master’s in Accountancy.How will the chartered accountancy profession in South Africa adapt in the presence of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? That is the question Master of Accountancy graduate and chartered accountant Ms Sameerah Essa’s research aimed to answer.
Bright sparks, Ms Natasha Robinson (left) and Ms Tayla Pearce.
Bachelor of Business Science in Investment Science summa cum laude graduate, Mr Yadiel Chatterpersad.
Transnet National Ports Authority’s Chief Harbour Master, Captain Rufus Lekala, graduated with a Master’s in Maritime Studies.Chief Harbour Master at Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), Captain Rufus Lekala, returned to the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) after four years to graduate with a Master of Commerce in Maritime Studies degree.
Ms Nandipha Sothiya being ushered across the Graduation stage to receive her Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.Ms Nandipha Sothiya (39), who is blind, has graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management - an achievement that also shines a light on the structural barriers that students with disabilities continue to face in accessing Higher Education.
South African politician, Dr Andiswa Mosai, graduated with a PhD in Management.A Doctor of Philosophy in Management qualification was conferred upon Dr Andiswa Mosai - a South African politician and current Chairperson of the Finance Portfolio Committee in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature - during the Autumn Graduation ceremonies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
Ms Mohini Pillay graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Finance cum laude.
Ms Nerrissa Naidoo graduated with an Honours in Marketing Management cum laude.Overcoming self-doubt and learning to trust her own abilities became the defining feature of Ms Nerrissa Naidoo’s graduation journey to achieving cum laude distinction in her Honours degree in Marketing Management at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
Master of Commerce in Maritime Studies graduate, Ms Siphosihle Mzileni.Contributing meaningfully to the development of the maritime sector is what drives South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)’s Maritime Research Projects Manager, Ms Siphosihle Mzileni, who graduated with a Master of Commerce in Maritime Studies degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
Dr Amanda Mavundla celebrates her achievement with her family, father, Nicolas; mother, Senzeni; and brother, Malusi Mavundla.
Bachelor of Business Science in Finance degree summa cum laude graduate, Ms Priyashni Reddy.
Transnet’s Acting Regional Enterprise Development Hub Manager, Ms Nandipha Ngcobo, graduates with a master’s.The Acting Regional Enterprise Development Hub Manager at Transnet, Ms Nandipha Ngcobo, proudly crossed the Graduation stage at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) to receive a Master of Commerce in Supply Chain Management degree.
