Law student Ms Luyanda Mzulwini received a copy of the South African Constitution from Professor Managay Reddi.UKZN Law School Hosts Pledge Ceremony
During a recent Pledge Ceremony, first year Law students committed to serve the law with integrity as students, legal professionals and UKZN alumni.
About 300 students took part, being formally inducted into the Law School through taking an oath to conduct themselves with decorum to respect fellow students and staff and to act with integrity.
In his address, School of Law academic Professor Karthy Govender, urged students to commit to realising the values of the constitution so that they could be instrumental in improving the quality of life of all South African citizens.
Govender said they needed to not only defend the foundational values of the Constitution but also actively promote and protect them. He described the attainment of the promise of the Constitution as a work in progress with each succeeding generation being required to contribute to this effort.
‘If you are effective and critical thinkers you will be more capacitated to advance the nation towards the promise of the Constitution. The nation by investing in your education in this empowering environment is endeavouring to free your potential to create a society in which individuals enjoy fundamental rights and freedom.
Govender urged students to postpone the quest for instant gratification and be disciplined and focused and asked them to adopt the adage that success is a habit.
Law student Ms Linda Dlamini said she felt privileged to be a part of a Law School committed to honouring and promoting the ethics of the law profession. ‘The pledge is very important as it symbolises that we have grown and that people can trust us with their rights. I am very excited to be part of this Institution and to be assured that I will realise my goals and visions of becoming a human rights lawyer.’
Fellow student Ms Andiswa Zungu said that by making the pledge she was committing to ensuring access to justice, a commitment she took very seriously.
After putting their signatures on the pledge to symbolise their commitment to the law profession students collected copies of the South African Constitution from the Schools Dean and Head Professor Managay Reddi.
- Thandiwe Jumo