Graduation Ceremony
Date: 15 July 2025
Time: 14:30
Venue: The Great Hall
A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES FROM THE CHANCELLOR
CONGRATULATIONS! HALALA!
GO LEAD SOUTH AFRICA TO GREATNESS!
A hearty congratulations to the class of 2025! Some of you are the first graduates in your family, well done! May your light shine for those who come after you! For those of you who are continuing in your family’s tradition, thanks for not dropping the ball. Education is the best self-investment. The past year changed the world as we know it, with no less than 60 countries and more than 1.3 billion people globally going to vote, including our own country. The outcomes have changed geopolitics, with the Global North becoming more internally focused. The resurgence of economic protectionism has altered trade landscapes, causing ripples across global markets. The rise of artificial intelligence and big data further reshapes the balance of power, as nations compete for supremacy in these fields. Climate change, a universal threat, has become a catalyst for geopolitical tension. The race for control over natural resources, especially in the Arctic and other vulnerable regions, has intensified. South Africa has not been spared in the regional conflict, losing our own young fighters for peace in the DRC.
As the twentieth meeting of the Group of 20 heads to our shores, a first for the continent of Africa, we have chosen Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability as our G20 theme. This speaks to our recognition of the interconnected of nations. Our shared future depends on mutual understanding, cooperation, equality and stability across nations. As our future leaders you need to adapt to an uncertain world, embrace diversity, and foster dialogue. That will help you to craft a healthier, more balanced world for future generations.
As you venture into the world, take time to expand the depth and breadth of your knowledge. Read outside your specialisation, engage with people outside your comfort zone. Understand the plight of people less fortunate than yourself. Be the change you want to see in your country first then the world. Leaders who leave footprints worth emulating, are not only the brightest but also those who take time to learn from others, who are accountable for their actions and omissions, who use what they know and what they have, to make the world a better place. Leaders who care. Those leaders do this consistently with Humility and Integrity, Always. May you be those leaders! HALALA!
CONGRATULATIONS! HALALA! GO LEAD SOUTH AFRICA TO GREATNESS!
Dr Judy Dlamini Chancellor
A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
AND PRINCIPAL
Dear Wits Graduate,
Congratulations on successfully completing your academic programme at the University of the Witwatersrand, the premier University on the continent.
You are now a member of an elite group of graduates of this august institution. More than 200 000 alumni at the cutting edge of excellence, both locally and internationally in business, the public sector, the academy, and in civil society have trodden this path.
Today, you become a member of this illustrious community.
Over the past 100 years, Wits has grown into one of the leading universities on the continent and a globally respected institution for its teaching and learning, knowledge creation and generation, and social impact. It has shaped the lives of many for the advancement of society. You are now an integral part of this proud and enduring legacy. Here at Wits, we actively pursue excellence and societal relevance in everything we do. From the abstract to the practical, our focus is on creating a space for the best thought, knowledge, and expertise to be unearthed and nurtured.
Wits is renowned for its intellectual leadership and for nurturing critical thinkers, creative innovators, problem-posers, and problem solvers. We have strived to match your ambition and drive to overcome the challenges thrown our way by the pandemic. Together we have reached the crest of the hill and proven, once again that excellence is achievable, even in times of uncertainty and adversity.
Your success has furthered our commitment to equipping the next generation of leaders with the skills and determination that you will need to find innovative and sustainable solutions to the pressing problems of the 21st Century.
As a Wits graduate, you had access to an exceptional educational experience. You have been exposed to a world-class academic and research programme and a vibrant community that makes you a true global citizen. You have been part of an institution that generates cutting-edge knowledge and innovation for South Africa and the world. It is now time for you to step into the world and use that experience, for good. We know that you will enter the next stage of your journey with the determination to build a better society tomorrow. I want to encourage you to remain a part of the Wits family by participating in our alumni programme and by further advancing the reputation of your alma mater.
Best wishes for the next steps of your journey and congratulations on being such a big part of the history of this illustrious institution.
Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, FRS Vice-Chancellor and Principal Wits University
Gaudeamus igitur
Juvenes dum sumus
GAUDEAMUS
Post jucundum juventutem
Post molestam senectutem
Nos habebit humus.
Ubi sunt qui ante nos
In mundo fuere?
Vadite ad superos
Transite in inferos
Hos si vis videre.
Vita nostra brevis est Brevi finietur.
Venit mors velociter
Rapit nos atrociter
Nemini parcetur.
Vivat academia
Vivant professores
Vivat membrum quodlibet
Vivat membra quaelibet
Semper sint in flore.
Vivant omnes virgines
Faciles, formosae.
Vivant et mulieres
Tenerae amabiles
Bonae laboriosae.
Vivant et republica et qui illam regit.
Vivat nostra civitas, Maecenatum caritas
Quae nos hic protegit.
Pereat tristitia, Pereant osores.
Pereat diabolus, Quivis antiburschius
Atque irrisores.
Let us rejoice therefore
While we are young.
After a pleasant youth
After a troublesome old age
The earth will have us.
Where are they
Who were in the world before us?
You may cross over to heaven
You may go to hell If you wish to see them.
Our life is brief
It will be finished shortly.
Death comes quickly Atrociously, it snatches us away. No one is spared.
Long live the academy!
Long live the teachers!
Long live each male student!
Long live each female student!
May they always flourish!
Long live all maidens
Easy and beautiful!
Long live mature women also,
Tender and loveable
And full of good labor.
Long live the State
And the One who rules it!
Long live our City
And the charity of benefactors
Which protects us here!
Let sadness perish!
Let haters perish!
Let the devil perish!
Let whoever is against our school
Who laughs at it, perish!
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika
Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo,
Yizwa imithandazo yethu, Nkosi sikelela
Thina lusapho lwayo.
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso, Setjhaba sa, South Afrika — South Afrika.
Uit die blou van onse hemel, Uit die diepte van ons see, Oor ons ewige gebergtes, Waar die kranse antwoord gee,
Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom In South Africa our land.
The Wits Choir
The Wits Choir has been around since 1995. Their repertoire is colourful and vibrant. They perform regularly at graduations and important ceremonies. The Wits Choir has toured internationally as well as playing host to other choirs here. They are also active in the community, undertaking choral outreach programmes.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE
15 JULY 2025 AT 14:30
The audience will rise as the academic procession enters the hall and will remain standing until the Chancellor is in place
The Chancellor will constitute the congregation
The Chancellor will welcome the graduands, diplomates and guests
Conferment of an Honorary degree on Mr Kaizer Motaung
Dr Kaizer Motaung will address to the congregation
Conferment of degrees and granting of diplomas
The President of Convocation will address the graduates and diplomates
The Chancellor will dissolve the congregation
The audience will stand while Ihele is played
Members of the audience are requested to stand while the academic procession leaves the hall and not to leave the hall before the end of the ceremony.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In the event of load-shedding or power cuts, the Great Hall may become totally dark until the generator comes into operation.
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT
DEAN: PROFESSOR J COHEN BCom Hons PhD (Witwatersrand)
Master of Business Administration
ADIAM, Kibala
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT: The role of organisational culture in talent management at selected Johannesburg engineering firms
BAIDOO, Thomas Kojo Ansah
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : A comparative analysis of the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) and the JSE Top 40 Index performance during COVID 19
BANTSI, Thabang
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT: Understanding consumer loyalty and the brand value of companies in the telecommunications industry of South Africa
BATYI, Siziwe Cynthia
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : A comparative study of operational performance of container seaports in South Africa
BHENGU, Precious Ntokozo
PROJECT REPORT : Upscaling a small natural, black hair care venture specialising in unlocking dreadlocks into a national business
BLADES, Sabrina Ann
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The influence of executive coaching on female leadership in East Africa
BOIKHUTSO, Boitumelo Phathutshedzo
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT: Exploring mergers and acquisition strategic decision-making within the information technology sector in South Africa
BONANI, Xolani Geoffrey
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Sustainable optimisation of operations strategies for high purity manganese sulphate production in EV battery manufacturing
BUMHIRA, Samantha
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Work-life balance perception of women in the finance sector in Johannesburg
CHETTY, Kareshma
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : An assessment of knowledge of financial management tools beneficial for dental private practise in South Africa
CHILOANE, Tebogo Clement
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The influence of knowledge management on project success in the construction industry in South Africa
COLLIER, Michael James
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT: Bridging the innovation gap for South African businesses: exploring the influence of leadership styles on innovation management
DE CLERCQ, Petrus Gerhardus
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Operational performance, workforce dynamics, and strategic implications for pressure piping fabrication in the South African construction industry
DIKGALE, Mmamogo Sharlotte
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Technological anxiety and its impact on employee performance
DLADLA, Bongani Mathews
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Management structures for sustainable operations: Navigating petrochemical transitions to a low carbon and green economy
DLAMINI, Zamazizi Princess
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Strategic analysis of nuclear energy for industrial resilience in South Africa
DUTYWA, Viwe Unathi
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Sustainable management of tourism in small coastal towns
DZIMBAE, Mmboneni
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The impact of innovation in the coal mining industry in South Africa
GCWENSA, Simiso Trevor Ndumiso
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Commercialising Vehicle Asset Financing (VAF) for iconic second-hand cars older than ten years in South Africa
GOVENDER, Devendran
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Impact of Covid-19 on consumer choices in the pre-owned car segment in Gauteng
GOVENDER, Megandren
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Perceptions of energy leaders in private industrial sector energy project development models
GOVENDER, Vishnu Govindasamy
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The impact of hybrid working in MEA's oil and gas sector: an analysis of effectiveness and work-life balance
HANS, Colin Petrus
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Exploring the influence of organisational structure on employee performance in the mining industry, South Africa
HEATON, Sarah Chantelle
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Leveraging big data analytics for targeted and predictive marketing in the South African retail sector
HLUNGWANI, Ripfalo Peace
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : 3D holographic fan advertising and its influence on consumer attitudes and purchase intentions
JIYANE, Lucky Ntuthuko
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The use and commercialisation of inter-satellite links in South Africa for telecommunication: regulatory framework and emerging trends
KHAN, Shaazia
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : ElevateHer Strategic Solutions: emotional intelligence as a female strategy for organisational success
KHOZA, Khulekani
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Optimising strategic financing strategies for skills development in South Africa
KHOZA, Ntuthuko
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT: The adequacy of entrepreneurship education in Gauteng TVET colleges in preparing students for entrepreneurship
KHULUSE, Simphiwe Sikhumbuzo Sydney
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Sugarcane as feedstock for Biofuel, a business case of Natal Midlands, South Africa
KHUMALO, Thanduxolo Lionel Lumumba
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Organisational design and the challenges of agility at a pharmaceutical organisation in Johannesburg
KOOPEDI, Neo Malcolm
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Evaluating the purchasing intentions of retailers towards cement blenders in Gauteng
KWINDA, Mishumo
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Expanding the lens on the determinants of FDI in South Africa: the impact of business confidence
LABUSCHAGNE, Juan
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Market entry and competitive advantage for new solar ventures in South Africa
LEBALLO, Tshepiso Nkamoheleng
PROJECT REPORT : The impact of generic drug entry in the South African market
LEFIFI, Kamogelo Gilroy
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The localisation of lithium-ion battery cells production in the Southern African Development Community
LEKOTA, Kotane Lehlasedi
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Leveraging data analytics in the assessment of the life insurance needs of retail banking customers in South Africa
LETSELI, Mohale Lawrence
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT: Managing cultural diversity for high teams' performance in the PGM mining industry around the Brits area
LINDA, Gabisile Priscilla
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The impact of the investments in the transport infrastructure on the Gauteng economy
LUPUZI, Mbutokazi
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Gender diversity in the South African mining industry
MABASO, Bongani Percy
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The role of transformational leadership in the elevator industry in Gauteng
MABASO, Nozipho
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Perceived barriers and enablers impacting women in leadership within the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector in South Africa
MABE, Boipelo
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The influence of mobile applications on loyalty programme engagement among low-income consumers in South Africa
MABITLE, Tlotliso Donald
PROJECT REPORT : The impact of e-payments on the economic growth of Lesotho
MACHETHE, Lebogang Given
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Exploring the perceptions of decision makers on adopting marginal analysis for decision-making in the chemical manufacturing industry in South Africa
MADUBANE, Kabelo Meshack
PROJECT REPORT : Determining the consequence of socio-economic sustainable development initiatives on gold mining organisations in Africa
MAFA, Lebohang Augustine
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The potential of 2.5GM gas to power generation technology for the mining industry and other users
MAILA, Lebogang
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT: Assessing organisational culture at the services department at a higher education institution in Gauteng
MAILA, Lehlogonolo
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Experiences of workers with flexible work arrangements and their impact on employee engagement: A case study of a South African telecommunications company
MAISHA, Phathutshedzo Shane
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Determinants of the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for maintenance activities in the mining industry in South Africa
MAKOLA, Sammy Sekofola
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT: Role of remuneration and career development on employee turnover in mines surrounding the Eastern Bushveld Igneous Complex
MALAHLELA, Ofentse
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT: Demand side factors that led to low uptake of the Covid-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme in South Africa
MALAKOANE, Lerato Julia
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The challenge of leadership development at a Health Research Organisation in Johannesburg, South Africa
MALEKA, Eddie Johnny
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Social Entrepreneurship model for crime prevention: stakeholders collaboration in South African townships
MALETE, Mmabyala Francina
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Causality in foreign exchange rates and sugar futures prices for Brazil and South Africa
MALI, Ayanda Ndivhuho
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Exploring preferred payment modes of private healthcare business managers under NHI system in South Africa
MALULEKE, Sanele
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Exploring ethical leadership in public organisations: fostering integrity and organisational effectiveness
MAMATLEPA, Makgomo Thelma
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The impact of cultural differences on operations of multinational companies in emerging markets - a South African case study
MANAKA, Michael
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Factors that influence the adoption of cloud computing by SMMEs in Gauteng townships in South Africa
MAPHUMULO, Thandeka Sabelisiwe
PROJECT REPORT: The leadership challenge of chief executive officers in public sector hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal
MAREE, Wilmar
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : A critical review of AI adoption for digital transformation in small to medium businesses (SMB's) in South Africa
MARINGA, Bonga Jessica Lindiwe
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The role of private accelerators in the growth of early-stage start-up ventures in South Africa
MATHOLE, Katlego Molebatsi Gershon
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Understanding the causes of online shopping returns of apparel in South Africa
MATSHEKGA, Frans Tshehlana
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The adoption of big data analysis to maintain competitive advantage in South African banking
MATSOELE, Malekhetho
PROJECT REPORT : Compassion and work performance in a South African fast moving consumer goods manufacturing company
MATSUTSU, Molefi
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Loyalty program design, retailer and country characteristics effect on retailer performance in Lesotho
MAVUNDLA, Nqobile
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Barriers to personal career advancement of black South African women within the banking industry
MAZIBUKO, Ntuthuko
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Factors influencing stock market participation among South Africa's black middle class
MBHOMBHI, Collins Xitshembiso
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The use of quality management training of workforce to improve the quality of products in the manufacturing sector in South Africa
MEMELA, Amadues Senzo
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The economic impact of Road Traffic Accident in the eThekwini Municipality
MHLONGO, Alfred Bhekumuzi
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The effect of tourism competitiveness and destination choices: the case of Durban
MISWE, Fulufhelo
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Parental perceptions of gamification and educational outcomes in public schools in Gauteng
MNGUNI, Nompumelelo Precious
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The impact of digital transformation in the South African ICT telecoms industry
MOFOMME, Sakhisizwe Gordon
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Exploring investor behaviour and stock market dynamics during global pandemics
MOGAPI, Bontle Ngwanaotsile
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The perceptions of the existence of queen bee syndrome within the South African banking sector
MOHOSH, Letlhogonolo Gideon
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The challenge of sustainable development beyond mining in Welkom
MOKGOTHO, Dineo
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on post-merger financial performance: a study of JSE-listed non-financial sector companies in an African context
MOKOENA, Lebogang Victor
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The impact of transformational leadership on employee performance in South Africa's manufacturing industry: the mediating role of innovation
MOKWENA, Mahlokwa Abel
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The impact of AI on the future of work in the South African mining industry
MOLEA, Lester
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The perceptions of informal entrepreneurs on the impact of formalisation in Cosmo City, Johannesburg
MOLEFE, Tebogo Gloria
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Investigating factors that influence property insurance purchase decisions of non-urban homeowners in South Africa
MORE, Morongwaotsile Precious
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Effects of integration of Artificial Intelligence technology into quantity surveyors' professional duties in South Africa
MOSHENYANE, Rebaone Abigail
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : An efficient work schedule for medical interns at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
MPOZA, Thembisa
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Identifying and evaluating risk management techniques for commodity price fluctuations
MTHALANE, Siyabonga
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The effects of voluntary delisting announcements on shareholder wealth on the JSE in South Africa
MTSHALI, Thobile Fortunate
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT: The relationship between socio economic status and health metrics in adults: a case of South Western Township, South Africa
MUDAU, Fhatuwani Doctor
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Leadership challenges in the South African Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA)
MUTSVANGA, Clarence
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Immigrant entrepreneurship: a focus on entrepreneurs in Rustenburg South Africa
NAIDOO, Karusha
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The balance between fintech innovations and regulatory compliance in South Africa
NAIDOO, Kavishwar
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Evaluating the effects of foreign currency shortages in Africa on South African corporate growth
NAUDE, Barend Jacobus
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Graduate employee adaption to organisational culture and performance
NDAMASE, Lazola
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The strategic responses to AI advancements of South African banks
NDLOVU, Bakhekile Aletter
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Leadership styles that promote innovation performance among engineers during the energy transition in South Africa
NDLOVU, Bathethelele Basil
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Implementing TPM in the South African Food & Beverages Industry
NDOU, Lufuno Masindi
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Exploring South African entrepreneurs leveraging technology for innovation and growth
NDOU, Petrus Makondelele
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Influence of leadership styles on employee motivation in the South African petrochemical industry
NEGONDENI, Murendeni
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Examining the impact of delayed payments on SMME's by Gauteng Provincial government
NEMAFHOHONI, Khangwelo
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Evaluating the impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on selected stakeholders in the South African mining industry
NEMAKHAVHANI, Tshilidzi Gift
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating strategic leadership factors contributing to middle management employee retention in a South African mining company
NETSHIUNGANI, Takalani
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : A comparative analysis of South Africa's inflation outcomes
NGIDI, Mbalenhle Precious
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The role of the South African corporate experience in the transition from Intrapreneurship to Entrepreneurship
NGIDI, Nokwazi
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Corporate governance and service delivery in Gauteng Department of Health
NGOBENI, Tshepo Maria
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Exploring factors influencing employee engagement in high performance organisations in South Africa: Strategic change perspective
NGWEKAZI, Claudia Rute
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Shared value business models for education-driven socio-economic development in South African agricultural communities
NHLAPO, Sinenhlanhla Randy
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Impact of educational interventions on mitigating skills shortages in the South African mining sector
NHLIZIYO, Norman Wilfred Goddy Katazo
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Evaluating cybersecurity governance challenges in South African fintechs
NKUNA, Tshikani Theodore Roddy Theo
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT: An investigation on the effects of leadership styles on employee motivation and satisfaction in the South African mining sector
NOAH, Pumelela
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Exploring the different financing models for Universal Health Coverage in different countries: Lessons for South Africa
NOKWINDLA, Phumeza
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Understanding the impact that mobile digital streaming has on overall television consumption amongst Gen Z and Millennials living in Gauteng
NTAMANE, Thipaihlo Portia
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT: Factors contributing to the absence of women in senior management roles in the South African Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry
NTSIMANE, Mathapelo
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : A qualitative study exploring digital transformation in the South African public health system
NTULI, Joyce Celiwe Lindiwe
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Identifying and responding to corruption: a case study of EOH submission to state capture
NZIMANDE, Nkululeko
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Nexus between corporate social responsibility initiatives and the financial performance of companies in the South African mining sector
PHADU, Nomalungelo Bongekile
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT: Trust, credibility, and authenticity: Virtual influencer marketing's impact on purchase intentions among Generation Z consumers
PHASHA, Mosima Naphtaline
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The impact of emerging technologies to improve IT services in a South African bank
PHILLIP, Christopher Monwabisi
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Earnings announcements and abnormal stock returns of five major South African banks
PILLAY, Pearlene
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : The influence of social capital on female owned small business in Johannesburg
RAMBALLIE, Cheryl
PROJECT REPORT : Assessing the adoption of green hydrogen in South Africa
REDDY, Vandana Sandeepa Michelle
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Organisational values as an input into values-based leadership - an analysis of the top 40 JSE-listed companies
SEBOTSI, Thuto Educate
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Exploring marketing strategy to increase awareness of falsified medicines in South Africa through Conceptual Framework Analysis of leading pharmaceutical companies
SENOSI, Patricia
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The influence of South African electrical transmission operational management on the safety culture in the era of loadshedding
SIBANDA, Musawenkosi Faith
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Employee adoption of mental health interventions by employees in the South African workplace
SIBIYA, Nokuthula
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Market orientation in the construction industry in South Africa
SITHOLE, Vuyokazi
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The impact of generative AI on the culture and management of corporate organisation
SIVHABU, Gudani Irish
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Towards a critical minerals strategy for South Africa
SIVNARAIN, Sakshna
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Analysis of key SA market dynamics in the B2C E-commerce sector
SLAVE, Oneile
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Using Lean Methodology to improve CT scanning operational efficiency at a public tertiary hospital in South Africa
SUKDEO, Revaaj
Master of Business Administration
PROJECT REPORT : Introducing a scalable USSD based WhatsApp Banking solution in South Africa
TEMBE, Pedro Mumango
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT: Adoption of generative Artificial Intelligence by SMEs to attract customers, the case of Zulzi Pty Ltd
TSWELENG, Tebogo Emmanuel
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT: Investigate the extent to which the court online system addresses or deepens the digital divide among legal practitioners in Gauteng
VILAKAZI, Yusuf
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : Factors influencing the adoption of trade credit insurance by businesses in South Africa
ZURFLUH, Thorne
Master of Business Administration PROJECT REPORT : The role of Blockchain in reducing cross-border remittance costs for South Africans
Master of Management
BALOYI, Dineo Monicca
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring technical implementation of cybersecurity measures within Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the South African market
BRIGLAL, Vanessa
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Generative AI's impact on bank relationship manager roles and customer lending experiences
CHIPEYA, Tebogo
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Innovation strategies for a South African bank to form strategic partnerships with FinTechs to gain a competitive advantage
CHIPOKA, Nyashadzashe
Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: Investigating factors influencing pro-environmental behaviour among students at the University of the Witwatersrand
CHISURO, Kundishora (with Distinction)
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The adoption of AI for project portfolio management in South African financial services
DEMRUGARAM, Kaajal
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Consumer-based factors in applying dynamic pricing in a digital context in South Africa
DIGAMA, Ramaesela Hazel
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Adoption of generative AI in loyalty programmes to enhance customer engagement in South Africa
DLAMINI, Mzwandile Jubilee
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The adoption of big data analytics in South African financial institutions
DLAMINI, Nyaradzai Agnes
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Factors influencing the adoption of WhatsApp banking in South Africa
GEEN, Valerie
Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: Gender inclusivity towards a just energy transition in South Africa
HLAELE, Makhauhelo Ernestinah
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Benefits and barriers to digitalisation of loan bursary repayment in the National Manpower Development Secretariat (NMDS) of Lesotho
KAWAL, Chiresh
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The adoption of intelligent applications by South African organisations
KIIRU, Leonard Eric Thiga
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Ethical challenges of Artificial Intelligence product innovation in South African financial services
KUREVA, Godwills
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Factors impacting the adoption of generative Artificial Intelligence in the South African financial sector
LINDER, Monique Tyrise
Strategic Marketing RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of travel influencers' credibility and congruency on African travel and tourism intentions
LUKHELE, Vuyani Prince
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: An investigation of the effects of over-the-top on subscription television providers in South Africa
MACHIMANA, Akani Pearl
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Risk and security of digital-only banks: perspectives from digital natives in South Africa
MADIBA, Sello Stanley
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Assessing on-demand delivery's impact on service quality in South Africa's construction material industry using SERVQUAL
MAHARAJ, Ashton (with Distinction)
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Cybersecurity awareness among telecommunications employees in South Africa
MANDAZA, Marvel
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Leveraging AI to address SIM swap fraud during 2G/3G shutdown
MANIKAM, Kaylieh
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Factors influencing the effective integration of secure development practices in Agile teams
MASIPA, Kgothatso
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Adoption of Artificial Intelligence within the financial services sector in South Africa
MASUTHA, Thendo Yeolaine
Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: Assessing factors hindering feasibility and build programmes of nuclear power in South Africa
MATSHONYONGE, Busisiwe Charlotte Mothasi Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: Electricity infrastructure climate change impact resilience techniques - a case study of the South African Metropolitan Municipalities
MAYEZA, Zukiswa
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The experiences of employee well-being in the implementation of digital transformation in banking
MHLARI, Rivoningo Keith
Innovation Studies RESEARCH REPORT: Inclusive technological innovation and quality employment in the mining sector in South Africa
MKHIZE, Nonhlanhla Duduzile Thulile Business and Executive Coaching RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the imposter syndrome: perspectives from executive coaches
MKHIZE, Sibusiso Velemseni
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Factors influencing cart abandonment in South African fashion e-commerce
MKIZE, Siphe
Strategic Marketing RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring consumer preferences of subscription video-on-demand services in the South African market
MOKETLA, Sewela Portia
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Enabling digital transformation of the South African coal mining industry through digital skills development
MOKGOSI, Nonhlanhla Cleopatra
Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: Electricity skills assessment and gap analysis for the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality energy department
MOLEFE, Kgothatso Mishack
Strategic Marketing RESEARCH REPORT: Augmented reality applications and consumers purchase intentions in the South African e-commerce fashion industry
MOLEFE, Perseverance Tebogo
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The perceived impact of omnichannel retailing on customer behaviour in the petcare industry: South Africa
MOLEPO, Sinah Matladi
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of big data analytics capabilities on the performance of South African financial sectors
MOTSHABI, Nthabiseng Keamogetswe
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Adoption of blockchain for data privacy in loyalty programs: an analysis in the South African retail sector
MPOYO, Aluwani Eulanda
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Factors influencing consumer adoption of AI-enabled banking services in South Africa
MTHETHWA, Zama Rose
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The influence of digital customer experience on loyalty to traditional banks in South Africa
NAIDOO, Preshen
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Barriers to achieving banking application web accessibility
NAIDOO, Sean
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The use of financial technology to improve financial inclusion in the funeral insurance industry in South Africa
NAIDOO, Shivani (with Distinction)
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Adoption of online grocery shopping by urban consumers in South Africa
NARANDAS, Avish Mahindra
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the role of AI to improve analytics within Telco organisations
NENE, Siyabonga Erick
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Factors influencing AI adoption and its impact on organisational performance in the banking sector
NGCONGO, Loyiso Christopher
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the informal street traders' perceptions of digital banking in the City of Johannesburg Municipality
NGOBENI, Beryl Mathilda Yingisani
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Empowering financially vulnerable consumers through digital marketing: enhancing access to inclusive banking services
NGUBENI, Mpendulo Desiree
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Investigating the factors that influence digital transformation at a South African university
NGWEYE, Lebogang Brian
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The role of fintech in financing SMMEs in the South African mining sector
NKIWANE, Hloniphile
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Effective digitalisation of export promotion initiatives by the South African public sector
NKOSI, Wandile Makepeace
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Digital transformation in the public sector: a case study of the South African police service
NKUNA, Widmond
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The employee perspective within digital transformation: a case study in a South African bank
NXUMALO, Nelisiwe (with Distinction)
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: E-commerce use factors and its impact on customer experience: an empirical study in South African retail
PATHER, Carina
Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: A study of the transition from diesel trucks to electric trucks in the mining sector in South Africa
PILLAY, Rushana
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Factors that impact the adoption of real-time electronic payments in South Africa
POSWA, Singathwa
Innovation Studies RESEARCH REPORT: The readiness of the South African automotive industry for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
RAMONYAI, Reneilwe
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Challenges imposed by legacy system on digital transformation in Gauteng national departments
REINECKE, Alexa
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) on digital content marketers in South Africa
ROODT, Ilona Loretta
Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: Business case: green certified buildings in South African residential rental market
SEBOLA, Kgaogelo
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Factors that affect the adoption of buy now pay later technologies amongst South African SMME's
SEKANO, Lesego
Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: The role of trade unions in shaping the just energy transition in South Africa: a case study of Komati power station
SEKWENA, Thapelo
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the factors influencing Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance in South Africa
SIAGA, Sinah Phillomina
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) professionals in South Africa on the ethical implications of AI
SIKHAKHANE, Mthunzi
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of digital transformation on economic growth in South Africa
SINGH, Jayesh Dhunwashwar
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The role of Fintech in facilitating access to green finance in South Africa
SINGH, Sacheen
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Dynamic customisation of products and services through intelligent communication
SITHOLE, Pulane Lorraine
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Employee perspective of change management of digital transformation in the South African financial services sector
SONO, Boyce Rudi
Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: Awareness and participation in residential demand side management practices among employees at a Camden coal power plant in South Africa
TAYLOR, Tsatsawani Jessica
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The role of Telcos in fostering inclusive connectivity in South Africa
TLHOAELE, Mosebetsi Olga Violet
Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: Energy intensity trends and prospects in South African open-cast Mine: a case study of a coal mine
TSHABALALA, Mbuso
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The level of accessibility of digital technologies for people living with disabilities
TSHABALALA, Mkabayi Nosihle
Strategic Marketing RESEARCH REPORT: An explorative study of how big data analytics impact competitive advantage
TSOAI, Letlhogonolo Elizabeth
Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: The role of industry associations on South Africa's just energy transition discourse
VAN BOSCH, Edward John
Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The perceived impact of Artificial Intelligence on cyber security operations in the South African banking sector
VIMBANI, Mvumikazi Kanyisa
Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: Integrated resource planning and independent power producer investment in South Africa's evolving electricity market
Master of Management in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
KAZHILA, Cleopatra Mwansa RESEARCH REPORT: Impact of enterprise development training on the performance of small retail businesses in Gauteng
LETSOGO, Kegomoditswe Tsholofelo RESEARCH REPORT: Effectuation methods in the success of entrepreneurs securing funding in the DTIC Black Industrialist Scheme
MANGANYE, Tsakane RESEARCH REPORT: Human Capital and insurance coverage accessibility by informal businesses in Dr JSMLM (Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality)
MAPHALALA, Siyabonga Mthunzi RESEARCH REPORT: The moderating influence of gender bias on factors determining choice of successor in South African family-owned businesses
MASHEGO, Aunty Mirriam RESEARCH REPORT: Investigating the impact of entrepreneurship education course content on skills development and training satisfaction
MASHILOANE, Thulani Valentino RESEARCH REPORT: Social enterprise attributes influencing access to impact funding in South Africa
MONAMA, Ntshakga Priscilla RESEARCH REPORT: The effect of the Gauteng Innovation and Knowledge Economy Strategy (GIKES) on innovation capability of SMMEs in Gauteng
NESAMVUNI, Philelo RESEARCH REPORT: The business performance of small-scale tomato farmers in the Thulamela Local Municipality
NGOMA, Nokukhanya Primrose RESEARCH REPORT: Female technopreneur role models and technopreneurial intentions among South African female technology students
NOTWANE-SKOSANA, Israel RESEARCH REPORT: AI-driven business model innovation: the impact of AI integration platform as a service (AiPaaS) in the financial service industry in Johannesburg, South Africa
SETIBA, Nontokozo Ella RESEARCH REPORT: A gender perspective on career preferences and self-efficacy in South Africa
SKOSANA, Nokwazi Cuthu RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of standardisation on business performance of fast food franchises in South Africa: customer perspectives
TWALA, Teboho John RESEARCH REPORT: The benefits and risks in the adoption of mobile card payments by SMEs in South Africa and the mediating effect of perceived usefulness
Master of Management in Finance and Investment
BHUNU, Erasmus RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of liquidity on bank profitability evidence from Zimbabwe and South Africa commercial banks
BUTHELEZI, Sandile Innocent RESEARCH REPORT: The hedging ability of equity investing and the role of core vs headline inflation
KUNGWANE, Keabetswe Keneilwe RESEARCH REPORT: Investigating the impact of hedge funds on an optimally balanced portfolio
MAHADA, Rovhuya RESEARCH REPORT: Assessing Liquidity Risk and Returns in Developing Bond Markets
MPHUTHING, Katleho RESEARCH REPORT: Bank liquidity and systematic factors in emerging markets
NGCOBO, Nhlanhla Ken RESEARCH REPORT: Risk reward relationships in agriculture in South Africa
WARING, Donovan Shaun (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: A hedge extension of the CAPM model: An empirical investigation
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
BOSIU, Kamohelo William
BYLOS, Monica Leontine (with Distinction)
CHETTY, Karen Candice
CHIKANDA, Climate
DLIWAYO, Charity
FARRELL, Shaina
FORTUIN, Dane
GLADE, Grant Allan
HADEBE, Nkosiyabo Sifiso Melusi
HATTINGH, Juanita
HLALETHWA, Boitumelo
JOHN, Kyle (with Distinction)
KABINI, Nombuso Sylvia
LETABA, Nandi
LEUTLE, Sam Moleme
MADATT, Yvette Isobel
MAFELA, Lutendo
MAGEZA, Languta Selby
MAHOSI, Thato Lufuno
MAKABE, Boipelo Keamogetse Gail
MAKHALEMELE, Modise
MALATJI, John Jeff
MALATJIE, Kabelo Boipelo
MAMETJA, Thimothy Doctor
MARHWA, Tuswa Phakeme Manqoba
MASHISHI, Reko Charity
MASOKOANE, Dineo Petunia
MATEYO, Genevieve Kim
MATHYE, Dangisani
MAZANGAZANGA, Sesethu Prince
MBETHE, Nonhlanhla Zamaswazi
MDAKANE, Nokuthula
MELLORS-HEFER, Brendon Andrew
MKHATSHWA, Magugu Octavia
MNGOMEZULU, Ndumiso
MOHOTO, Thabo
MOKIENIE, Tebogo Frankie
MOLEPO, Gustuv
MONTSHO, Ntakadzeni
MOROPA, Kamogelo Paul
MOTLOUNG, Hatiso Desmond Dominic
MPANA, Lebeya Sharon
MQIKELA, Sibusiso Mavimbela George
MSOMI, Nompumelelo Priscilla
MSWANE, Thenjiwe
MUSETA, Norah
MUSOSI, Mufaro
MUTHATHI, Khangwelo Eric
MZOBE, Lydia Zandile (with Distinction)
NAIDOO, Teshen
NARAINSAMY-LACHMAN, Veneshree
NETSIANDA, Khetho
NGEMA, Minenhle
QUIVE, Sandra Chantel
RADEBE, Nkululeko
RADEBE, Thobekile
RADISE, Thato Keneilwe
RAMBAU, Phumudzo Mac Gomory
RAMOFHI, Merriam
RAMPATHI, Nirisha
SEBAENG, Tshepho
SHAI, Kedibone Christina
SHEANE, Thembakazi
SHINGA, Silindile Ingrid
SHOBA, Nokwanda Innocentia
SITHENI, Lutendo Thembi
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business
BOTHA, Corne
GOPAUL, Ugen
LISHIVHA, Mary Makhadzi
MAIME, Molemi Rahaba
MANAKA, Lesibana Assegai
MATLAISANE, Thembile Jennifer
SONCASA, Lulamile Dean (with Distinction)
STOLTZ, Bianca
THATHE, Lerato
THAVHANYEDZA, Livhuwani
THEMBA, Andile Gift
THEMBANI, Ntokozo Lucas
THENGANI, Nomfundo
THOBEJANE, Rebone Kelly
TSHABALALA, Thokozani Paul
VAN HEERDEN, Garth Lester
VILAKATI, Phumzile Tandzile
VOLLMER, Tracey Evette
WILSON, Carmen Ruth
YINGWANA, Nonhlanhla
Business
Business
Business
Business
Business
Business
NTULI, Palesa Petunia Digital Business
NYAMFU, Siyabonga Digital Business
Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Leadership
GUMBI, Nqobile Carol
KATJITUNDU, Virna-Lisi Ruvaro
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Leadership (Electricity)
Leadership (Electricity)
BHAYED, Rameez Business Administration
KOPELOWITZ, Amber Business Administration
LEGODI, Monicca Lekonare Digital Business
MABUNDA, Masana Romancia Energy Leadership
MAQANDA, Thobeka Business Administration
MATHISO, Luvuyo Thamsanqa Business Administration
MATSHONYONGE, Busisiwe Charlotte Mothasi
Leadership
NAIDOO, Ovashen Digital Business
NAKEDI, Katlego Business Administration
PEACH, Mandisa Business Administration
SITHOLE, Rifumo Business Administration
THAHALE, Mpho Elizabeth Digital Business
ZULU, Sikelela Reagan Digital Business
Postgraduate Diploma in Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation
NXUMALO, Mbali Sylvia
CITATION: KAIZER MOTAUNG
Kaizer Motaung was born on 16 October 1944 in Orlando East, Soweto. He loved soccer from an early age and proved to be very talented. He attended Orlando High School where he excelled in soccer. The young striker had impressive speed, excellent dribbling skills, and a powerful left foot. He was known to put in extra hours to improve his game on the dusty pitches in Soweto.
Motaung made his fulltime professional debut for Orlando Pirates Football Club at the age of 16. This made him the youngest footballer to play for the Buccaneers in the South African Soccer League. Soon the youngster won over even his fiercest critics and collected nicknames such as Chincha Guluva ('the man with the quick feet') and 'King Kaizer'.
Motaung was considered the best player in South Africa in the sixties. In 1968, he was recruited to participate in football trials in Zambia, after which he made his debut for Atlanta Chiefs. He was voted NASL Rookie of The Year. Yet Motaung chose not to return to the US, citing a "desire to contribute and do something back home". He returned to South Africa on 7 January 1970 to establish Kaizer Chiefs Football Club, now 55 years old.
He returned permanently in 1975 to continue playing for and run Kaizer Chiefs FC. However, he stopped playing a year later to focus on leading the Chiefs to become the dominant force in South African football that it is today, with around 14 million supporters nationwide.
Motaung has played an important role in South African soccer administration, having served in both National Soccer League (NSL) and South African Football Association (SAFA) executives. In 1982, he was part of a South African National Football Association (SANFA) delegation that travelled to the FIFA World Cup in Spain to convince the Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive and the FIFA Congress of that year to support the continued banning of apartheid South Africa from international sport.
In 1988, Motaung was part of a senior South African football delegation that met with the then still banned ANC in Lusaka. Here he contributed to events which helped ensure "the winds of change" finally came about in South Africa. Because of his participation, energy, guidance, and persistence, South African football became a tremendously powerful force for change and social upliftment.
In 1996, Motaung co-founded the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) with Ir vin Khoza, which elevated the profile and increased the investment of sponsors into South African professional soccer. Motaung still serves as a member of the PSL Board of Governors, manages Kaizer Chiefs, and serves on SAFA's executive committee. He also assisted South Africa's 2010 Soccer World Cup Bid Committee and was a member of the delegation to the FIFA head office in Zurich that won the bid. He was appointed as a member of the local organising committee for the 2010 event. Motaung has developed young soccer talent and built a globally recognised brand. The success of Kaizer Chiefs FC is the result of hard work based on a vision of continual improvement and to do things better, and Motaung has built an institution at the Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena, Johannesburg.
Motaung has received various awards for his contribution to country -building, business, and the soccer fraternity:
- The South African President awarded him the national Order of Ikhamanga (Silver) for Excellent Achievement in the Football industry (2013)
- He was voted amongst the Top 100 Great South Africans (2004)
- He received the Entrepreneurship Leadership Award from the Henley Management College of SA (2004)
- He was bestowed with the Steve Tshwete Lifetime Achievement Award at the South African Sports Awards (2013)
- Motaung received the PSL Chairman's Award for his outstanding contribution to the development of football in South Africa (2012).
An excellent footballer, a successful businessperson and soccer administrator, a philanthropist, and a proud political activist. Kaizer Motaung has played his role in contributing greatly to the betterment of South African society and in recognition of his contribution to the development of soccer through the establishment and building of a soccer institution, against all odds, and his contributions towards the development of disadvantaged youth. It is therefore befitting that the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, bestows an Honorary Doctorate degree on Kaizer Motaung.
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
Chancellor
DR NJ DLAMINI MBChB (Natal) DOH (Free State) MBA (Witwatersrand) DBL (Unisa) PGCE (Witwatersrand) IEC (Stanford-USA)
Vice-Chancellor and Principal
PROFESSOR Z VILAKAZI BSc (Manchester) MSc PhD (Witwatersrand) FRS, FAAS, MASSAf
Chairman of Council
MR I SHONGWE BA (Wesleyan) MPhil (Oxford)
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
PROFESSOR R OSMAN BA (Witwatersrand) HDipEd BEd (Unisa) MEd PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
PROFESSOR L MORRIS BSc (Hons) (Witwatersrand) DPhil (Oxford) FRSSA FAAS MASSAf
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Systems and Operations)
PROFESSOR IR JANDRELL BSc(Eng) GDE PhD (Witwatersrand) IntPE(SA) PrEng FSAAE FSAIEE SMIEEE
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People Development and Culture)
PROFESSOR G STEVENS BA (Cape Town) BA (Hons) Psych MPsych (Western Cape) DLitt et Phil (UNISA), MASSAf
Registrar
MS CG CROSLEY BA HDipEd (Witwatersrand) BEd Hons (Unisa) MEd (Witwatersrand)
Chief Financial Officer
MS MM MANYAMA CA (SA) BCom Accounting (Cape Town) BCompt Hons (Unisa) BCom Hons Taxation (Pretoria) MBA (GIBS)
Dean of Student Affairs
MR JAP SEPTEMBER BA MPhil (Cape Town)
DEANS OF THE FACULTIES
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
PROFESSOR J COHEN BCom Hons PhD (Witwatersrand)
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
PROFESSOR T MAJOZI BSc(Eng) MSc(Eng) (Natal) PhD (UMIST) CEng PrEng FIChemE FAAS MASSAf FWISA FSAAE
Faculty of Health Sciences
PROFESSOR SA MADHI MBBCh MMed PhD (Witwatersrand) FCPaeds(SA) MASSAf RSSAf TWAS CBE
Faculty of Humanities
PROFESSOR M MUSEMWA BA Hons (Zimbabwe) MA (Cape Town) PhD (Minnesota, USA) MASSAf
Faculty of Science
PROFESSOR N CHETTY BSc Hons (Natal) MS PhD (U. Illinois Urbana-Champaign) MASSAf MSAIP MRSSA
President of Convocation
MS K MUFAMADI BA LLB LLM (Witwatersrand)
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT
Situated in the heart of the most powerful economic hub on the African continent, drawing on the best academic talent in the region, and connected to the most influential social agents in the country, the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management offers an exciting and contemporary set of study programmes that grapple with the economic and social challenges of our country, and the economies across the globe. The Faculty offers a unique opportunity to specialise in the technical skills that are driving and shaping business within modern economies and to study the social, legal and economic consequences of economic development and growth.
The Faculty consists of six Schools:
The Margo Steele School of Accountancy, The School of Business Sciences, The School of Economics and Finance, The School of Law, The Graduate School of Business Administration (Wits Business School), and The Wits School of Governance
The Faculty offers three undergraduate programmes in Commerce:
1. a three-year Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com),
2. a three-year Bachelor of Accounting Science (B.AccSc), and
3. a three-year Bachelor of Economic Science (B.EconSc).
Three undergraduate programmes are offered in Law:
1. a four-year LLB programme as a first degree for students wishing to study law
2. a three-year LLB programme for students who hold any prior degree but who have not completed any law subjects, and
3. a two-year LLB programme for students who hold any prior degree who have law as a major subject.
At the postgraduate level the Faculty offers a full spectrum of honours degrees, postgraduate diplomas, Masters degrees and Ph.D programmes across its six Schools. The Faculty offers exciting opportunities for MBA and related qualifications in the Wits Business School - the most research-productive business school in South Africa - and public management and development degrees offered by the Wits School of Governance - the leading South African centre for public service postgraduate training. In addition to Doctoral degrees, Masters degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas are offered in Commerce, Accountancy, Economics, Business Science, Applied Development Economics and Policy, Law, and Management. We are constantly innovating with new programmes and curriculum and have launched a number of fully online postgraduate diploma programmes in finance, business administration, and public management, along with specialist programmes in accountancy, energy leadership, and healthcare leadership, among others.
Our Wits Law Clinic is one of the oldest and largest of its kind, offering free legal services to the community while serving as an important platform for training. We are also driving entrepreneurship through our specialist outreach units, Wits Entrepreneurship Clinic and Centre for Entrepreneurship. We have vibrant international partnerships with top international universities and through which we offer joint-degree and student exchange programmes. The Faculty also has an extensive offering of short courses and maintains specialist units for executive education programmes, including global executive leadership programmes.
Our Faculty has consistently produced among the best results in the final Board examination of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), our economics students are regular winners of the Nedbank & Old Mutual Budget Speech competition, our law graduates are sought after by the top legal firms and our economics and business sciences graduates are leaders in corporate management, policymaking, governance and regulatory institutions in South Africa.
Our researchers are at the cutting edge of global research on, among others, banking and finance, social entrepreneurship, the labour market, macroeconomics, inequality, human rights law, commercial law, constitutional law, information systems, governance, public finance and health economics. The Faculty’s research addresses important social issues such as climate change, digital transformation, inequality and economic growth, governance and democracy, and delivery of healthcare. We place particular importance on doing research that impacts our society, and our staff and postgraduate students are regularly engaging issues that affects not just South Africa but countries around the world. Our academics are regular commentators in both the print and television media on current affairs, such as changes to labour legislation, the national budget, and on energy security and transitions.
The Faculty is home to the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS), our School of Law holds the Claude Leon Foundation Chair in Earth Justice and Stewardship and the NRF SARChI Chair on Equality, Law and Social Justice, the Wits Business School houses the African Energy Leadership Centre, and the Wits School of Governance is doing work on just transitions, adaptation and climate governance as well as governance of state-owned entities. We contribute to digital transformation through our Fintech Hub in the School of Economics and Finance and our WBS Chair in Digital Business, among others.
The Faculty has over the years put in place a number of programmes and resources to support the success of students in their learning journey. Our award-winning Road to Success Programme (RSP) is targeted at undergraduate students and includes a peer-to-peer programme and early intervention which have helped improve our throughput rate. For postgraduate students, our Teaching and Learning Unit offers bespoke programme to develop writing and methodology skills, with both a quantitative and a qualitative research advisor working with students to develop their thesis. In support of our blended learning strategy, along with our fully online programmes, we have a unit that focuses on integrating technology, including AI, into the teaching and learning process.
Our students graduate with confidence and often at the top of the national class. Our student become successful in whatever path they embark on after their time at Wits becoming leaders with a commitment to social impact and doing good.
Illustrious Alumni
Well-known Wits Commerce, Law and Management graduates include Ismail Mahomed, the first Chief Justice in post-apartheid South Africa; Arthur Chaskalson, former Chief Justice of South Africa; Thuli Madonsela, former Public Protector of South Africa; George Bizos, Human Rights Advocate; Joel Joffe, attorney for Nelson Mandela and the others at Rivonia Treason trial; Sir Sydney Kentridge, leading advocate in the Treason trial and many other prominent trials in South Africa and the UK; Margaret Marshall, former Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court; Donald Gordon, founder of Liberty Life in 1958 and after whom the Donald Gordon Medical Centre is named; Brian Joffe, founder of the Bidvest Group; Natie Kirsh, prominent South African businessman; Patrice Motsepe, South African mining magnate; Koos Bekker, Chairman of Naspers; Gail Kelly, Australian and South African businesswoman; Judy Dlamini, Chancellor of Wits University; Ivan Glasenberg, former CEO of Glencore; Mary Vilakazi, CEO of FirstRand; Robbie Brozin, founder of Nandos; Rodney Sacks and Hilton Schlosberg of Monster Beverages; Steven Collis, past CEO of Cencora; Victor Sekese CEO of SNG Grant Thornton; Mervyn King, Chair of the King Committee on Corporate Governance; and Maria Ramos, South African economist, businesswoman and former CEO of the ABSA group .
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.
A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES FROM THE PRESIDENT OF CONVOCATION
Dear Wits Graduate,
There are a few defining moments in life – and it is without doubt that graduation is one of them!
Today, you enter the world as a graduate from one of the top universities on the African continent. You enter into a world filled with many challenges, but a world that is also filled with limitless possibilities. May you meet all the challenges and opportunities that await you with pride, drive, passion, innovation, social-conscience and positive-purpose.
In addition to earning the degree conferred upon you today, you have also earned the right to be associated with a special group of individuals – the Convocation of Wits University. Convocation represents all the degreed graduates of Wits and forms a vital link between the University and the global community in which it operates. Membership to Convocation is free and serves as an official channel, allowing you, the members, to convey to the University management your views about the University. This membership comes with several unique privileges, which include nominating the Chancellor of the University. The Convocation Executive has two members on the Wits Council (the governing body of the University) and maintains other regular contact with the University to ensure the voice of the Convocation is represented at the highest levels of The University.
There are approximately 250 000 Wits alumni worldwide. The distinction of our university is important to the prestige of our collective qualifications. We call upon you to nurture and enhance the value of your degree by promoting Wits’ image, preserving our values, and contributing towards our ongoing development, ensuring that we grow in stature as a globally competitive, proudly South African institution of higher learning. Please engage with us via our numerous social media channels and keep connected with us so you can access career support, receive invitations to events and reunions and have sight of all the latest news about Wits and prominent Witsies: www.wits.ac.za/alumni/updateyourdetails/
I would like to extend a warm welcome to you – you are now a #Witsie4Life!
Ms Kgomotso Mufamadi President of Convocation Wits University
Convocation is a statutory body that includes all graduates of the University. Convocation is the largest constituency of the University (since the founding of the University in 1922, graduates number over 200 000). Its statutory mandate is to “… discuss and state its opinion upon any matters relating to the University including matters referred to it by the Council” and allows for the views of graduates to be represented at the highest levels of governance of the University.
IHELE THE PROCESSION
IHELE
Words and music by S.B.P. Mnomiya
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Longqondongqondo
Nant’ ihele
Losibakhulu
Udwendwe
Udwendwe Iwezingqwele zakithi
THE PROCESSION
Who are those? Which, Falalala?
I see them coming
Walking with swinging garments
They are wearing head rings
Where do they come from?
Who are those?
They are people with knowledge
They are people in authority
These are the ones
What is that?
It is a procession
A procession of our heroes
It is a procession
A procession of our champions
Here is a procession
Of people of knowledge
Here is a procession
Of people of knowledge
A procession
A procession of our heroes
Ihele is known as the ‘Black’ Gaudeamus Igitur. In song, the writer, Mnomiya uses very poetic language to describe a graduation ceremony. The soloist sings of the ‘strange’ procession of people in long robes and head gear. The choir responds by saying that these people are academics who read profound books of knowledge.
Mnomiya goes on to say that the graduates are an inspiration to all of us, and we will also graduate like them one day. The song goes on to wish the graduates well and it ends with a resounding “Halala” (well done!).
THE UNIVERSITY MACE
Maces were originally weapons of defence, designed to break through armour. In medieval times, bishops carried a mace instead of a sword into battle to enable them to defend themselves in accordance with the canonical rule that forbade a priest to shed blood. In time, the mace has come to be regarded as a symbol of delegated authority vested in a person or an institution. At this University, it is a symbol of the authority vested in the Chancellor and a reminder of the mandate given by the legislature of this country to the University to grant degrees.
The University mace is the work of the Edinburgh designer, silversmith and engraver, William Kirk, who designed and made the mace of the University of Stirling and of other institutions. It is silver-and gold-plated, is 1070 millimetres long and 180 millimetres broad and weighs seven kilograms. The heraldic devices used in the decoration reflect the character of this University as an institution of learning, set in a mining centre within the Republic of South Africa.
The head of the mace with its spreading vertical blades is symbolic of the horns of a springbok. The central vertical spike is representative of a rock drill on the mine, and the amber stone set in the head is intended as a tribute to a past Chancellor through its association with his name, Bernstein, which in German means amber stone. The heavy quality of the head is consistent with the traditional concept of the mace as a weapon of defence. The collar repeats the shape of the head. It consists of eight cogs which symbolise the cog-wheel in the University coat of arms and represents mining and industry. The shaft is octagonal and divided into three sections. The coat of arms of the University is placed on the shaft under the collar. Below this the words Universitas Witwatersrandensis Johannesburgi: are inscribed, followed by the date in Roman numerals – MCMLXXVI (1977) – which signifies the year of the dedication of the mace.
The mace is a symbolic portrayal of this University, this city, the Witwatersrand and the Republic of South Africa. It is a constant reminder to members of Council and Senate to uphold at all times the rights, powers and privileges of the University and its governing bodies.
ACADEMIC DRESS
The academic dress of this University is patterned on that of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, with modifications based on the model of the University of London and certain individual features, particularly in the costumes of office bearers and the hoods of degreesof bachelor and master.
Dress for Office Bearers
• The Chancellor wears a scarlet silk gown with a broad facing of black velvet down each side, embroidered in gold and a black velvet cap with gold cord and tassels.
• The Vice-Chancellor and Principal wears a blue silk gown with a broad facing of gold silk down each side, embroidered in blue, the sleeves being lined with gold silk. The cap is of the same design as that of the Chancellor.
• The Chairman of Council wears a black silk gown with a broad facing of red velvet down each side and around the neck, the sleeves being lined with gold silk. The cap is of the same design as that of the Chancellor.
• The academic dress of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors and the Executive Directors is the same as that of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, except that the colour of the facing and sleeves of the gown and of the cord and tassels of the cap is silver-grey.
• The gown of the President of Convocation is of blue silk, with a broad facing of gold silk down each side, the sleeves being lined with white silk. The cap is the same as that of the Chancellor, but with a blue cord and tassels.
• The Registrar wears a black silk gown with a broad facing of blue silk down each side, bordered with gold braid. The cap is the same as that of the President of Convocation.
• A member of Council wears a black silk gown with a broad facing of gold silk. The cap is the same as that of the Chancellor.
• The gown of the President of the Students’ Representative Council is black with a broad facing of blue satin.
Graduands’ Gowns
• The gowns for all degrees of bachelor and master of the University are black, of the same pattern as the gown for a Master of Arts at the University of Oxford.
• The gown for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is scarlet, after the University of London pattern.
• The gown for a senior doctorate is the same as that for the PhD, but with a gold satin facing on each side of the gown and with the sleeve button and cord in gold.
The Academic Hood
The academic hood is the principal feature of the costume for holders of our degrees of bachelor and master. The hood for the PhD is standard, regardless of the Faculty in which the degree was obtained. It is scarlet silk, lined with white silk.
Degree Colours
The hoods reflect the colour or colours of a particular degree or associated degrees.
DISTINCTLY WITS
As a 102-year-old public university in South Africa, Wits is proud of its record of achievement as a significant contributor to our society. We contribute capable people to society that are training in their chosen field that are engaged and able to tackle problems using evidence-based solutions. We also engage with our communities to share knowledge that we create so as to make a positive impact on the quality of life. Wits for Good.
Wits is a world-class research-intensive university based on our intellectual excellence, international competitiveness, and commitment to social justice; all of which have a measurable impact.
What makes Wits distinct?
Here are a few of many differentiators:
• An international perspective that helps us maintain high standards in teaching and learning and research while not distracting us from our place in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Africa. In 2024 Wits authors published articles with co-authors from 199 universities, 94% of which were from countries other than South Africa.
• An intellectual hub of Africa, a founding member of the African Research University Alliance. In 2024 Wits published 2 342 articles with co-authors in Africa, including 32 articles with Namibia, 61 with Botswana, 87 with Zimbabwe and 36 with Mozambique.
• An active and engaged community leader that takes a stand on social issues and is fully committed to the advancement of the public good.
• A growing contribution to the body of knowledge through peer reviewed academic publications: 4 563 in 2024 and an average growth rate of 4% per year over the last five years.
• Knowledge contribution that is above global quality averages in several fields including: clinical and pre-clinical health studies (76% above global norms); arts and humanities (58% above global norms); life sciences (36% above global norms); physical sciences (12% above global norms).
• Wits is particularly associated with the study of the fields of virology, particle physics and the Higgs Boson, malaria, archaeology, paleontology, paleoanthropology, violence, local and regional politics, geochemistry, rock mechanics, deep mining, forensic anthropology, climate change, migration, social justice, and many more.
• Proud of the four Nobel laureates and the 99 Rhodes Scholars.
• Proud of our current 42 000 students of whom 16 600 (40%) are undertaking postgraduate studies and learning to make their own unique contributions to the global knowledge base.
• Proud of our more than 200 000 graduates. More than 90% of Wits graduates obtain permanent employment within 12 months of graduation.
• Proud of its ability to raise external funding to support and drive its research efforts, with contributions exceeding R 2 billion per annum.