GRADUATION CEREMONY
Friday, 10 July 2020 l 14:30
ORDEROF PROCEDURE
10JULY 2020 AT 14:30
TheaudiencewillriseastheacademicprocessionentersthehallandwillremainstandinguntiltheChancellorisin place
TheWitsChoirwillperform
TheChancellor willconstitutethecongregation
TheChancellor willwelcomethe graduands
Addressto the congregation
Confermentof degrees
ThePresidentof Convocation willaddressthe graduates
TheChancellor willdissolvethe congregation
Theaudience willstand while Ihele is played
Membersoftheaudiencearerequestedtostandwhiletheacademicprocessionleavesthehallandnottoleavethe hallbeforetheend of theceremony.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Intheeventofload-sheddingorpowercuts,theGreatHallmaybecometotallydarkuntilthegeneratorcomesinto operation.
FACULTYOFHUMANITIES
DEAN:PROFESSORG STEVENSBA(CapeTown)BAPsych(Hons)MPsych (WesternCape)DLittetPhil (Unisa)
Bachelorof ArtsHonours
LEROUX,ToniJoan (with Distinction) Translation
NARAIN, Sachin Film and Television
NDABA,Ntombikayise Dolly Psychology
NDEBELE, Thuthukani Migration and Displacement
NDHLOVU, CliveRhulani Drama Therapy
NDIMA, Londokuhle NqobaniBlessing (with Distinction)
African Languages and Linguistics
NDLOVU, SiphokuhleSympathy (with Distinction) African Languages and Linguistics
NDLOVU,ZakheleCelinhlanhla Arts, Culture and Heritage Management
NDZIMBOMVU,ThembalethuMbali Psychology
NEMALILI,Lusani Political Studies
NGAKANE, Lesego Mamatlhodi Psychology
NGAKE, AmogelangCaroline Psychology
NGALA, HanselWenda Journalism and Media Studies
NGCOBO,MichaelMlindeni Journalism and Media Studies
NHLANGOTHI,Zinhle Media Studies
NHLAPO, SithembisoPaul Demography and Population Studies
NHLEKO,NqobileNtombana Psychology
NICOLAOU,Andrea Marisa (with Distinction) Psychology
NKOMO,Bianca Journalism and Media Studies
NKOSI, Bandile Sifiso Organisational and Institutional Studies
NKOSI, Yvonne Kedibone
Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities and Social Contexts
NKUNZI, Kwanda Anthropology
NKWANE,TshekgofatsoNompumelelo International Relations
NKWANYANA, BongiweMbali South African Sign Language
NKWANYANA, NtokozoMatamela African Languages and Linguistics
NOVEMBER,Sibusiso
Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities and Social Contexts
NTOBELA, SimthandileAkhona Journalism and Media Studies
NTSHANGASE,ThandekileCollet English
NTSOKO,Matshidiso Media Studies
NYATHI, Tebogo Patrick International Relations and Media Studies
NZIMANDE,Thabisani Terrence International Relations
OMAR,Maryam International Relations
OOSTERWYK,TrevorRalton Creative Writing
O'SHEA, Siobhan Reanne Archaeology
PALEDI,Mohlale Sunday (with Distinction) Psychology
PFIGU,Takunda Development Studies
PHIRI, Lucy Organisational Psychology
PICAS,RosemaryFrances (with Distinction) Psychology
PILLAY, Candice Kim Psychology
PORTER,EmmaMichelle (with Distinction) Psychology
PRINZ, Erik (with Distinction) Digital Arts
RACHIPETI,Phathutshedzo Media Studies
RALANE, HlumaLuvo Political Studies and Development Studies
RAMATSOGA, Nompumelelo Psychology
RAMBAU,Karabo Fellicia Organisational Psychology
RAMDAYAL, Vyaksha German
RAMOS, CatiaDaFonseca (with Distinction) Psychology
RAMPHORE, Kutlwelo Christinah Organisational Psychology
RANTSO, Moses Geography
RAPOO,Tsholanang Boikanyo
Journalism and Media Studies
RASODI, Relebogile Psychology
RATLEBJANE, MosibudiNurse
Journalism and Media Studies
RAUBENHEIMER,Nikita History of Art
REITENBERG,Nina Alex Nowosenetz English
RITCHIE,GemmaElizabethJane (with Distinction)
Journalism and Media Studies
ROBERTSON,JessicaMaryJoyce English
RODRIGUES,Taylor International Relations
RUDHAM,Sophia Mae South African Sign Language
RUDNICK, Caleb Stephen (with Distinction) Philosophy
SAAYMAN, Lida-Marie Creative Writing
SANDILANDS,AmyJane (with Distinction) English
SANKEY,ErinLeah Media Studies
SAVAHL,Thaakirah Political Studies
SCHAFFRATH,Stephanie Monique Journalism and Media Studies
SCHIRMER,Nina Karen Philosophy
SEAKECO,Otsile Sebele Thekisho African Literature
SEBOKA, Kanelo Psychology
SEBOLAI,Katlego Eulenda Psychology
SEEDAT, Safwaanah Psychology
SEFOLOSHE, Lerato (with Distinction) Linguistics
SELSICK, Lara Nicole Media Studies
SENNE, Busang Journalism and Media Studies
SERA, Palesa Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities and Social Contexts
SHAIK, Imran International Relations
SHANGE,Lwandile Journalism and Media Studies
SHAYO,Rose Clemence Journalism and Media Studies
SIBANYONI, DineoNaomi-Beth Psychology
SIBIYA, MbaliPalesa Drama Therapy
SIGWANDA, Khanyisa Mary-Ann Drama Therapy
SIKHAKHANE,Nompumelelo Development Studies
SIKHONDE, Lindokuhle Valentine (with Distinction) African Languages and Linguistics
SITHOLE,Nkosana International Relations
SITHOLE,Ntando Sinqobile (with Distinction) African Languages and Linguistics
SKOSANA, Gugu Precious Organisational Psychology
SOJANE,LungiswaQueeneth
SONNY,Mohau
Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities and Social Contexts
Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities and Social Contexts
STEWART,LaurenceFrancisRisi (with Distinction) History
SULIMAN,Laylaa Geography
SUNG,Hwajin (with Distinction) Portuguese
SURTEE, Humairaa Psychology
SWATTON,Deryn-Anne Geography
SYED, Manahil Psychology
TABATA, Phindile Publishing Studies
TASKER,TalithaThelma (with Distinction) Linguistics
TEIXEIRA, KeanuLiquito (with Distinction) Digital Arts
THAELA,Tshepo Dalton English
THANGO, Simangaliso Siyathemba Arts, Culture and Heritage Management
THORNTON,Brenton Stephen (with Distinction) Psychology
THUBISI,BoikokobetsoPhiladelphia Sociology
THURGOOD,Christine Amy (with Distinction) Psychology
THUSINI,SphesihlePraisegod Demography and Population Studies
THWALA, Lindokuhle SamuelMduduzi Psychology
THWALA, Luthando African Languages and Linguistics
THWALA,WenzileClement History
TIMOTHY,Nikaelia (with Distinction) Political Studies and Development Studies
TLADIE,Unathi Organisational Psychology
TSHABALALA, Nomveliso Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities and Social Contexts
TSHUMA,Sibusiso Publishing Studies
TSOTETSI,NeoTshireletso International Relations
TUMELO,TshepoNaomi (with Distinction) Organisational Psychology
TURNER,Rowan Michael (with Distinction) Organisational Psychology
VANDERLINDE, PaulPhillip (with Distinction) History
VANDER SPUY,NevilleBredenkamp (with Distinction) Philosophy
VAN EEDEN, ChelseyClare English
VANRYNEVELD, Bronwyn Alexandra (with Distinction) Psychology
VANWYK,Rucavanne (with Distinction) Psychology
VARIAVA, Tarique (with Distinction) Psychology
VILAKAZI, Nonkululeko Drama Therapy
VINJWA, Lupumzo Organisational Psychology
WEIRICH, SarahGillian (with Distinction) Psychology
WERNBERG,Nicole Maria Creative Writing
WHITE,Gabrielle Psychology
WILLIES, Medina Political Studies
WINZER,JakobMalte Development Studies
WULFFERS-DAVIES,Hayley (with Distinction) English
YAMBIRA,Dumisani International Relations
ZIHLAZI,SiphesihleThembeka Psychology
ZIKALALA, Nhlakanipho Macmillan International Relations and Politics
ZIMAN,JuliaSamantha (with Distinction) Organisational Psychology
ZIMBA,Wilson (with Distinction) Arts, Culture and Heritage Management
ZONDO,Mpilo Ntando Demography and Population Studies
ZULU,Nondumiso (with Distinction) African Languages and Linguistics
GRADUATION AWARDS
FACULTYOFHUMANITIES
Prizestobepresented at theFaculty’s prizegiving ceremony
J.S.Marais Prize(History): Fordistiguished achievementinHistoryHonours
Paul Phillip Van Der Linde
TheFlorenceEmmaCull &ElizabethNora HesseltinePrize: Forthetop EnglishHonoursstudent Hayley Wulffers-davies
OFFICERSOFTHEUNIVERSITY
Chancellor
DRNJ DLAMINIMBChB(Natal)DBL(Unisa)MBA(Witwatersrand)IEC (USA)
Vice-Chancellorand Principal
PROFESSOR AHABIBBA Hons(Witwatersrand) MA(Natal) MPhilPhD(CityUniversityof NewYork)
Chairman of Council
MRI SHONGWEBA(Wesleyan)MPhil(Oxford)
Vice-Principal andDeputyVice-Chancellor (Researchand Postgraduate Affairs)
PROFESSORZ VILAKAZI BSc(Manchester)MScPhD(Witwatersrand)MASSAf FAAS
DeputyVice-Chancellor (Academic)
PROFESSOR ROSMAN BA(Witwatersrand)HDipEd BEd(Unisa)MEd PhD(Witwatersrand) MASSAf
Registrar
MSCG CROSLEYBAHDipEd(Witwatersrand)BEd(Hons)(Unisa) MEd(Witwatersrand)
ChiefOperatingOfficer
MRFSIBANYONIBSc(Eng)(Natal)MBA(CapeTown)PrEng SMICMEESA
ChiefFinancialOfficer
MRPCDESAI BCom (Universityof Durban,Westville) BCompt.(Hons)(Unisa)CA(SA)
DeanofStudent Affairs
MRJAPSEPTEMBER BA MPhil (CapeTown)
DEANSOFTHEFACULTIES
Facultyof Commerce,Law andManagement
PROFESSOR IVALODIA BCom (Unisa)BCom Hons(Natal) MSc(Lancaster)DEcon(KwaZulu-Natal)
Facultyof Engineering andtheBuiltEnvironment
PROFESSOR IRJANDRELLBSc(Eng)GDE PhD(Witwatersrand)IntPE(SA) PrEngFSAAEFSAIEESMIEEE
Facultyof HealthSciences
PROFESSOR MGVELLER MBBCh MMed(Surg)(Witwatersrand)FCS(SA)
Facultyof Humanities
PROFESSORG STEVENS BA(Cape Town) BA Psych(Hons)MPsych(WesternCape)DLittet Phil(UNISA)
Facultyof Science
PROFESSOR NCHETTYBScHons(Natal)MS PhD (Urbana-Champaign)MSAIPMASSAf
President of Convocation
MSSBOLONBAHonsMA (Witwatersrand)
HUMANITIES AT WITS
TheFacultyof Humanities isaleading, vibrantcentre of academicandresearch excellenceonthecontinent.
Ourstudentsundergorigoroustheoreticalandmethodologicaltrainingwhichimpartsstrongresearchandanalytical skillsandenablesthemtoadapt,andoftendefine,theconstantlychangingworldofwork.Ourstudentslearntothink critically–theyare problem-posers,problem-solvers,andactivesocialcitizens whomakeadifferenceinsociety.
Thecreativesuite of programmesonofferinthe Facultyequipsourstudents tocompetegloballyand to act locally. To this end, the Faculty engages creatively and critically with its location in Johannesburg – South Africa’s most globallynetworked city – taking advantage of its dynamic political, social, economic and cultural links to the rest of Africaand the world.
The Faculty drives innovation in our undergraduate and postgraduate studies by encouraging multi-disciplinary, cross-disciplinary, interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary programmes that link the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, health sciences, education and law. To this end, we have collaborative degrees in Digital Arts, E-Science, Institutional Studies, Public Health and Law. As a research intensive university, the Faculty is steadily increasing its post-graduate enrolments in order to innovate and service the needs of our fast changing world. TheHumanitiesGraduateCentre is ahomeforcollaborationand publicintellectualactivities where students areactive participants.
The Facultyoffers a wide range of research-oriented programmes including professional degrees. Collectively, our programmes impart skills that offer graduates access to a range of careers across a variety of professions in the public and private sectors, including, academia, research institutes and councils, governmental and non-governmentalorganisations,civilsociety,andcorporateenterprises,amongstothers.
Renowned for its distinguished academics and scholars, the Faculty is home to globally acclaimed and emerging scholars working at the horizon of the knowledge economy. Its cosmopolitan mixof internationaland localstaff are located in a number of disciplines that are highly ranked across a range of global higher education measures. It is home to some 80 researchers rated by the South African National Research Foundation as having national and international standing. Our scholars are innovating at the leading edge of research in the areas of African art, area studies, cities and housing, human migration, diversity and difference, critical race studies, violence, gender and sexuality, cultural studies, translanguaging, narrative, and labour/work etc. Our mission is to develop and advance globallyimpactfulscholarshiponthequestions thatdefineanddisruptwhatitmeanstobehumaninthetwenty-first century.
The Faculty boasts a number of prestigious research institutes including the Society, Work and Development Institute;theWitsInstituteforSocialandEconomicResearch;theCentreforResearchingEducationandLabour;the HistoryWorkshop;theCentreforIndianStudiesinAfrica;theAfricanCentreforMigrationandSociety;andtheWits CentreforDiversityStudies.Tocomplementtheresearchinstitutes, wehosteight prestigiousresearchchairs.
NRFChairinLocalHistories
NRFChairinCriticalDiversityStudies
NRFChairinMobilityand thePoliticsof Difference
NRFChairinPoliticalTheory
NRFChairinSkillsDevelopment
NRF/FRFChairinMathematicsEducation
NRF/FRFChairinNumeracy
UNESCOChair inTeacher EducationforDiversityand Development
The Faculty of Humanities remains a dynamic hub of teaching innovation, research excellence and critical scholarshipembeddedinalocalandglobalsociety.Ourextensivelistofrenownedalumniprovideinspirationforour currentstudentsandnewgraduatesto leave theirmark in society.
Emergency and Fire Plans during Graduations
1. In the event of an emergency and/or fire:
The presiding official (Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice-Chancellor) will make an announcement requesting guests, graduands and staff to keep calm and remain seated;
The Ushers will assist guests to proceed to the nearest Emergency exits in order to evacuate the Great Hall in an orderly fashion;
Emergency exit signs are visible in red above all exit doors situated on your left and right hand sides as well as the back of the Hall;
The Ushers will assist the elderly and disabled guests out of the building;
The academic procession on stage must exit through the back stage door;
Once outside the Great Hall all guests, graduands and staff must proceed to the main assembly point on the piazza.
2. In the event of a Bomb threat
All bomb threats will be treated as real in order to protect lives and property and the premises will be evacuated immediately.
