PhD
Graduation Ceremony
Date: 26 March 2025
Time: 17:00
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 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, further reshapes the balance of power, as nations compete for supremacy in these tension. The race for control over natural resources, especially in the Arctic and other 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 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!
Chancellor
A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES FROM
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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 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.
FRS
Wits University
GAUDEAMUS
Gaudeamus igitur
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
Venit mors velociter
Rapit nos atrociter
Nemini parcetur.
Vivat academia
Vivant professores
Vivat membrum quodlibet
Vivat membra quaelibet
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.
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
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!
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!
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
EMERGENCY AND FIRE PLANS
Imake 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 graduation venue 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 venue;
• 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 graduation venue, all guests, graduands and staff must proceed to the main assembly point on the piazza.
IAll bomb threats will be treated as real in order to protect lives and property and the premises will be evacuated immediately.
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 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
26 MARCH 2025 AT 17:00
The audience will rise as the academic procession enters the hall and will remain standing until the Vice-Chancellor is in place
The Vice-Chancellor will constitute the congregation
The Vice-Chancellor will welcome the graduands and guests
Conferment of an Honorary degree on Professor Ernest Aryeetey
Professor Ernest Aryeetey will address the congregation
Conferment of degrees
The Acting President of Convocation will address the graduates
The Vice-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 Commerce
FERREIRA, Claudia Maria Pita
Accounting RESEARCH REPORT: An analysis of the extent of integrated thinking reflected in key performance indicators disclosed by the top 40 South African listed entities over time
JOALA, Hlatsi Thando
Accounting RESEARCH REPORT: Sustainability reporting: examining the proposed changes included in stakeholder commentary letters submitted to the ISSB regarding IFRS S1
MADOTYENI, Banzi
Accounting RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of artificial intelligence on audit quality
MASANGU, Ishmael Fanelo
Business Sciences/Finance RESEARCH REPORT: Adaptive market efficiency: evidence of the adaptive market hypothesis from the South African stock market
MATSITSE, Kgalalelo Precious
Applied development Economics RESEARCH REPORT: Relationship between starting up unregistered and firm performance in sub-Saharan Africa: does duration matter?
MAYET, Muhammad Irshaad
Applied development Economics RESEARCH REPORT: Drivers and dynamics of South African food inflation
MBAMBALE-MATHOBO, Lindelani Lyneth
Accounting (Taxation) RESEARCH REPORT: An international comparative analysis of how South Africa can improve its turnover tax regime
MNGUNI, Sibongakonke Lungelo
Health Economics RESEARCH REPORT: A systematised review of policy responses to supplier-induced demand
MOTSELEBANE, Itheheleng Imelda
Environmental and Energy Economics RESEARCH REPORT: Climate change in South Africa: is there a disproportionate effect on poorer municipalities?
NCUBE, Bhekinkosi Junior
Business Sciences/Finance RESEARCH REPORT: Analysing the influence of economic turbulences on credit valuation adjustment
NDABA, Mpumelelo Information Systems RESEARCH REPORT: The role of trust and risk in the adoption of super apps in South Africa
NJAMELA, Sandise
Accounting (Taxation) RESEARCH REPORT: Taxing the coronation group: comparing South Africa, UK, USA and Ireland's CFC rules for targeted income and foreign business establishment exemptions
NKOSI, Nompumelelo Lizette
Accounting RESEARCH REPORT: Non-financial assurance: insights into assured non-financial information of the top 100 companies listed on the ASX and JPX
NOMAROLA, Nolundi Felicity Economics DISSERTATION: Examining the effects of oil price shocks on unemployment in South Africa and Nigeria
SHABANGU, Sibusiso Mancoba
Business Sciences/Human Resources Management DISSERTATION: Ethical leadership and organisational commitment as key determining factors of strategic objectives: a case study of a municipality in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa
SIKOE, Oratile Environmental and Energy Economics RESEARCH REPORT: The effects of renewable energy intergration on profitability and employment - a case of South African mines
TSEEKE, Rethabile Refiloe
Business Sciences/Finance RESEARCH REPORT: Inflation hedging across asset classes: a non-linear perspective from the South African context
ZULU, Sbongiseni Samkelo Falakhe Economics RESEARCH REPORT: Covid-19 health related news and sectoral stock returns sensitivity in South Africa
Master of Economic Science
MABITSI, Kelebogile (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: A study measuring the connectedness of African and advanced financial markets using spillover indices
Master of Laws
GOUNDEN, Preanka (with Distinction)
DISSERTATION: Whether the South African competition authorities strike a balance between economic growth and social justice in handling merger control post the 2018 amendments
MADIYA, Nolwazi Yolisa
Commercial and Business Law RESEARCH REPORT: A South African perspective on self-preferencing as a form of abusive conduct in the digital market
MOTLOUNG, Thembeka Phumla Ntombizizile General RESEARCH REPORT: Potential challenges for the African Criminal Court: lessons from the International Criminal Court
QABA, Kanyisa Palesa
Information and Communications Law RESEARCH REPORT: Does South Africa offer sufficient safeguards to address algorithmic discrimination in recruitment? a comparative analysis
TAMBO, Job Erick
International Economic Law RESEARCH REPORT: Challenges impacting economic integration in the African continent
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
ABOOBAKER MAHOMED, Zahed Tauhir (with Distinction)
ALVES, Keano (with Distinction)
Business Finance
Business Finance
BANGELA, Zuko Sinclair (with Distinction) Business Finance
BARENDSEN, Brent Warren Business Finance
BHANA, Anish Dilpesh Information Systems
BOGOPANE, Gilbert Gwai
Business Sciences/Management
CELE, Asanda Siphamandla Business Finance
CHAMANE, Katlego Khethokuhle (with Distinction)
CHAUKE, Favour Ntsako
Business Sciences/Insurance and Risk Management
Business Sciences/Marketing
CHETTY, Shirali Business Finance
CHIVIZHE, Anita Information Systems
COLLETT, Kate Sarah Economics
DE LA PORTE, Christen
Business Sciences/Marketing
DESAI, Ra'eesah Information Systems
DLAMINI, Lomkhosi Nontobeko
DUMEZWENI, Busisiwe Primrose
ELLIOTT, Samuel David
EVANS, Tyra Jade (with Distinction)
FERREIRA, Kymani Kelli
FULANE, Edison
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Human Resources
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Management
Applied Development Economics
Business Sciences/Marketing
GAFFOOR, Ameera Information Systems
GINSTER, Hein Christian Business Sciences/Marketing
GOLDFEIN, Miriam (with Distinction) Business Finance
GOWRIE, Nerisha Business Sciences/Marketing
GQIBA, Ntsika Dwayisa
GREEFF, Emma (with Distinction)
HADEBE, Nonjabulo Nonhlanhla Minenhle (with Distinction)
Business Sciences/Marketing
Applied Development Economics
Business Sciences/Marketing
HANAN, Rael Joshua Business Finance
HANYANE, Phuti Dawniel (with Distinction)
Business Finance
HOROWITZ, Emma Ray (with Distinction)
HUNGWE, Anotida
Applied Development Economics
Business Sciences/Management
ISHWARPESAD, Kiara Business Finance
ISMAIL, Nazlie
JACOBS, Kim Katherine
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Management
JANSE VAN RENSBURG, Dylan Business Sciences/Marketing
JOSEPH, Camryn Jarred
Business Sciences/Marketing
JUTAN, Jordan Business Finance
KAJ, Syntiche Kalamb
Business Sciences/Management
KARBELKAR, Mikhaeel Business Sciences/Management
KEKANA, Boipelo Applied Development Economics
KHAN, Fatima Bibi
Business Sciences/Human Resources
KHAN, Muhammed Fuzail Business Finance
KISANYA, Ian Liyai Business Finance
KOTA, Deneze Rosina
KOTZE, Jan Jesse (with Distinction)
Business Sciences/Management
Business Sciences/Management
KUTAMA, Madambi Business Finance
KUTSWANE, Oratile Precious
Business Sciences/Management
KYAMOGI, Jonathan Peter Mwesigwa Information Systems
LALL, Smriti Information Systems
LAMPEN, Lars Damas (with Distinction) Business Finance
LESETLA, Keabetswe
LOUW, Tshepo Michael
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Marketing
LOW, Daniel Business Sciences/Management
MABALE, Kutlwano Nelly
MABULEKESI, Britney
MACHABA, Regomoditswe Ketumile Reabetswe
Business Sciences/Human Resources
Applied Development Economics
Business Sciences/Management
MAHLANGU, Ntokozo Charity
Business Sciences/Marketing
MAISTRY, Justin Thomas Information Systems
MAJOZI, Siphokuhle Silindile Business Sciences/Management
MAKEN, Vianca Information Systems
MAKGAE, Koketso Economics
MAKGALE, Obakeng Information Systems
MAKHAYA, Charmaine Ayanda
Business Sciences/Human Resources
MAKHURA, Karabo Collins Business Sciences/Marketing
MAMPURU, Bokamoso Future Business Finance
MANDLA, Phumza Precious Princess
MANUS, Beverley Chantal (with Distinction)
Business Sciences/Insurance and Risk Management
Business Sciences/Management
MANYUNGWANA, Mbali Applied Development Economics
MAPHAKA, Tetelo Mahlatse Business Sciences/Marketing
MAQUNGO, Bongolethu Milady
MARCH, Hannah Marion (with Distinction)
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Insurance and Risk Management
MARTIN, Sibabalwe Information Systems
MASEKO, Nosisa Phumlile
MASHININI, Mongezi
MASILELA, Nomfundo
MASONDO, Kwenzeka
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Human Resources
Business Sciences/Insurance and Risk Management
Business Sciences/Human Resources
MASONTO, Ntsako Mosima Business Sciences/Management
MATHE, Busisiwe Dineo Danielle Business Finance
MATJIE, Kgothatso Comfort
MATSOSO, Tina Alidah
Business Sciences/Insurance and Risk Management
Business Sciences/Human Resources
MATWADIA, Yusuf Business Finance
MAUTSOE, Lisebo Magrett
Business Sciences/Marketing
MAVHINA, Khuthadzo Anthel (with Distinction) Business Finance
MAVIMBELA, Michael Siphamandla Business Sciences/Management
MBOHO, Kupakwashe Gladman Information Systems
MBOKAZI, Thuthukile Minenhle
MBOWENI, Glerick Ntsako
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Marketing
MBOWENI, Vutshila Patricia Economics
MELELWE, Reitumetse Mankunni
MELLO, Tshegofatso Modipadi
Business Sciences/Marketing
Applied Development Economics
METHULA, Zandile Charmain Business Finance
MGIBA, Thabiso
MGWEBI, Siphesihle
Business Sciences/Human Resources
Business Sciences/Management
MICHEL, Brett Business Sciences/Marketing
MISTRY, Dhrupal Economics
MKANDARIWE, Sopani Mchawe Applied Development Economics
MKHWANAZI, Nkanyezi Information Systems
MLILO, Zandi (with Distinction) Business Finance
MMETI, Atlegang Hope Business Finance
MNGOMEZULU, Mfihlakalo Mmeli Malamulela Business Finance
MOAPARE, Peo Kaitlhoka Applied Development Economics
MOLEFE, Naledi Ester Information Systems
MOODLEY, Kayleen
Business Sciences/Human Resources
MOODLEY, Liven Business Finance
MOODLEY, Tashen Business Sciences/Insurance and Risk Management
MOODLEY, Yekira Business Finance
MOOSA, Rameez Nizam Business Finance
MORE, Thabang Mbuti Bradley Applied Development Economics
MOTALA, Aaliya
MOTHIBI, Phatshimo Tiro
Business Finance
Business Sciences/Marketing
MOTHOWABARWA, Ruth Galerekwe Economics
MPHAKA, Sebeo Michael
Business Sciences/Human Resources
MPONGO, Sibongile Business Finance
MPUNGOSE, Sakhumuzi Akhona Business Sciences/Management
MTHIMUNYE, Mbuso Manqoba Business Finance
MTIMDE, Sindisa Nompumelelo Economics
MTSHALI, Mbali Business Sciences/Marketing
MUKOTEKWA, Farai Natasha Information Systems
MUTEPE, Tshimangadzo Cathy Business Sciences/Marketing
MUTEVHE, Anotidaishe Blessed Business Finance
MUTHIVHI, Ompha Applied Development Economics
MYAKA, Silindile Londiwe Business Finance
MYEKI, Soyamangaye Asandiswa Business Sciences/Marketing
NAIDOO, Kreesan
Business Sciences/Management
NAIDOO, Seshnie Information Systems
NCUBE, Fezile Business Sciences/Management
NEMADUVHETSHEWE, Nthonifheni Celas Business Sciences/Management
NGARACHU, Jeremy Business Sciences/Marketing
NGCOBO, Masibonge Information Systems
NGOBENI, Nthabiseng Ntsepa Business Sciences/Human Resources
NGWEDZENI, Tshinanne Nightingale Information Systems
NKADIMENG, Mmabje Junior Business Finance
NTSABELLE, Lesego Manana Business Finance
NXUMALO, Caitlin Nothando Information Systems
NYALUNGA, Karabo Elizabeth Business Finance
ODONGO, Valerie Akoth
OLIVIER, Jacques (with Distinction)
Business Sciences/Management
Applied Development Economics
OZERI, Elisheva
PACA, Nenekazi Witness (with Distinction)
PARDESI, Muhammad Omar
PERUMAL, Tiasha
PHILLANDER, Robin Alistair
Business Sciences/Insurance and Risk Management
Business Sciences/Insurance and Risk Management
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Human Resources
PILLAY, Mickaylin Samuel Information Systems
PRETORIUS, Katia Goncalves (with Distinction) Business Finance
RACHIDI, Lebone Qiniso
Business Sciences/Marketing
RALEHLAKA, Kutlwano Information Systems
RAMSAWAK, Yastir Information Systems
RANCHOD, Kavisha Information Systems
RAPHUTI, Sarona Mamiki Dineo Economics
SALMAN, Mihle Ntokozo
SARPONG, Nana-Yaa Kayla Faith
Business Sciences/Marketing
Applied Development Economics
SCOLA, Gianluca Gino (with Distinction) Business Finance
SEGOANE, Sekoataleng Kevin
SEGOTSO, Matshidiso Olorato
Business Sciences/Management
Business Sciences/Insurance and Risk Management
SELAPE, Neo Business Finance
SENOSI, Mmamotsamai Delia
SFORZA, Andrea Francesco
SHAH, Nasreen
Business Sciences/Management
Applied Development Economics
Business Sciences/Human Resources
SHAHZADA, Talhah Imraan Business Finance
SIBANDA, Tanaka David Business Finance
SIKHOSANA, Mandisa Lisa Business Finance
SIKO, Kungentando Information Systems
SIPHAMBO, Lelethu Qhawe
SOGA, Anathi Asanda
Applied Development Economics
Applied Development Economics
SOOKAN, Saurav Business Finance
SOOKRAJ, Shakti Roshan
TABANE, Phillistus Matapa
THABANE, Tebogo-Jnr
THWALA, Zakhele Vusie
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Management
Applied Development Economics
TIMOL, Ebrahim Information Systems
TOUGMA, Louicienne Dianne
TSHABALALA, Njabulo Billy
TSHABALALA, Palesa Rethabile
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Marketing
Business Sciences/Human Resources
TSHESEBE, Boingotlo Business Finance
TSHILO, Tiisetso Orateng
Business Sciences/Marketing
VAN DE LOO, Julienne Louise Business Finance
VINCENT, Yolande
WILLIAMS, Debra Rita (with Distinction)
Applied Development Economics
Business Sciences/Marketing
ZWANE, Zamani Phillip Business Finance
Bachelor of Economic Science with Honours
CALLICHY, Sean Dino
DAYAL, Avanish Nirav (with Distinction)
DLAMINI, Setsabile
FRANCIS, Katelyn Jadine
GININDA, Sisekelo Bennerdale
GOLELE, Kulani Victor
HUGO, Colin Thomas
MAANO, Katlego Nyaladzi
MABALA, Kholofelo Minah
MAHOMED, Shuaib
MAKHOBA, Nhlakanipho Siphesihle
MANFERDINI, Adriano Augusto (with Distinction)
MATLOGA, Tšhegofatšo
MBUTHUMA, Yamkela
MILELLA, Ethan (with Distinction)
MILNER, Bethia Robyn (with Distinction)
NANANA, Manqoba Victor
NDLOVU, Noluthando Ndileka (with Distinction)
NTATAMALA, Lesego
NUKERI, Mbhoni
SHAI, Lebogang Tau Justin
SHANGE, Nokuphila Zomakahle
SIMAMANE, Sibusiso Michael
SINDIMANE, Bafana (with Distinction)
STOGER, Megan
THULARE, Ofentse
CITATION: ERNEST ARYEETEY
Professor Ernest Aryeetey, an outstanding African economist, is also one of the continent’s most prominent leaders in higher education. Over an academic career spanning some 40 years, Professor Aryeetey has, among other achievements, led the establishment and consolidation of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), a network of African research-intensive universities, served with great distinction as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, led one of Ghana’s most accomplished research institutions, - the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) - and been one of the continent’s leading academic economists.
Ernest Aryeetey was born on 19 October 1955 in Kumasi, Ghana. He studied economics with statistics at the University of Ghana (1975–1978). Later, he qualified for a master's degree in regional planning at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (1979 –1981). He obtained a PhD ( Doktor-Ingenieur) from the Technical University Dortmund, Germany, in 1985. In July 2017, the University of Sussex, UK, awarded him an honorary degree for significant contribution to the study of African economies and to higher education transformation in Africa. After teaching briefly at the Technical University Dortmund, Ernest Aryeetey returned to Ghana in 1986 to start work as a research fellow at the University of Ghana's Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER). He was Director of ISSER for the period February 2003 to January 2010, a period over which ISSER grew to be among the leading economic and social research centres in the African continent.
He was appointed as the ninth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana and led that institution from 2010 to 2016. Under his leadership the University made significant changes in academic performance – both in research and teaching – its governance, and its physical infrastructure. Research at the University became a lot more prominent and he is credited with playing an instrumental role in the University now being recognised as a research-intensive university. Among others, he led the creation of four Centres of Excellence for Malaria Research, Food Production and Processing, Climate Change Adaptation and Development Policy and Poverty. Professor Aryeetey is generally credited with being a “visionary Vice-Chancellor”.
Professor Aryeetey's research work focuses on the economics of development with interest in institutions and their role in development, regional integration, economic reforms, financial systems in support of development and small enterprise development. He is well known for his work on informal finance and microfinance in Africa. He has consulted for various international agencies on several development and political economy subjects.
He has fulfilled various scholarly roles such as being the managing editor of the Journal of African Economies, a member of the editorial board of Development Southern Africa and of African Development Review, and the editor of the New Legon Observer.
Ernest Aryeetey has held many other influential positions during his career, including being a Member of the Board of the Global Development Network (GDN) New Delhi (2004 –2009), Chairman of the Board of the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) (2009–2015), Non-Executive Director of Barclays Bank Ghana Ltd in 2004-2007 and he has been a non-Executive Director of Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd since 2010. He is currently the board chair of the Bank. He has been associated with the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) since its establishment in 1988 and currently serves as Chair of the Board of the AERC.
Arguably his most influential position was his appointment as the first Secretary-General of the African Research University Alliance (ARUA) in 2015. The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) was inaugurated in Dakar in March 2015, bringing together sixteen of the continent’s leading research focused universities. This initiative recognised the fact that partnerships and networking have become essential arrangements for universities’ success.
Under Ernest Aryeetey’s leadership, the Alliance has not only stabilised it has enjoyed a 25% growth. It now consists of twenty universities: six in South Africa, five in east Africa, eight in west Africa and recently one in north Africa. There are also three associate members from three countries in the southern African region.
With Ernest Aryeetey’s leadership and standing in the broader international community, ARUA has developed international partnerships with funding foundations, for example the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Open Societies Foundation, and the Andrew Mellon Foundation; and with funding agencies, for example the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Fund, an umbrella body for UK funding agencies; the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa; and with other university groupings such as the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and the Guild an alliance of research intensive universities in Europe. Over nearly ten years, Ernest Aryeetey has consistently built the Alliance, and it now has a well-defined and fully supported strategy to use the Alliance’s research capacity to contribute to Africa’s development.
It is therefore befitting that for his contributions to research in Africa, his leadership of the higher education sector, and his contributions as an economist that the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg bestows an Honorary Doctorate Degree on Professor Ernest Aryeetey.
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 Psych Hons 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 BScEng MScEng (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
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.
The Faculty has an extensive offering of short course and executive education 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 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.
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
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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 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 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. 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 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 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. 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/
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Wits University
C is a statutory body that includes all graduates of the University. Convocation is the largest constituency 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
Anhom
Falalala
Obani labo?
Baphi Ahhom?
Ngibona beza
Beyikazela
Bathwel ‘ongiyane
Bavela kuphi na?
Obani labo?
IHELE
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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
Ongqondongqondo
Osibakhulu
Yibo labo hhom!
Yini na leyo?
Ihele
Ihele lezingwazi zakithi
Ahhom udwendwe
Ahhom
Udwendwe lwezingqwele zakithi
Nant’ ihele
Longqondongqondo
Nant’ ihele
Losibakhulu
Udwendwe
Udwendwe Iwezingqwele zakithi
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
THE UNI ERSITY 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, institutions. It is silver-and gold-plated, is 1070 millimetres long and 180 millimetres broad 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
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
The academic dress of this University is patterned on that of the Universities of Oxford of degreesof bachelor and master.
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• 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.
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.
facing and sleeves of the gown and of the cord and tassels of the cap is silver-grey.
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 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.
broad facing of blue satin.
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• 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.
London pattern.
facing on each side of the gown and with the sleeve button and cord in gold.
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The academic hood is the principal feature of the costume for holders of our degrees which the degree was obtained. It is scarlet silk, lined with white silk.
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DISTINCTLY WITS
As a 102-year-old public university in South Africa, Wits is proud of its record of
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.
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 countries other than South Africa.
• An intellectual hub of Africa, a founding member of the African Research in Africa, including 32 articles with Namibia, 61 with Botswana, 87 with
• 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
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• 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.
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• postgraduate studies and learning to make their own unique contributions to the global knowledge base.
• obtain permanent employment within 12 months of graduation.
• efforts, with contributions exceeding R 2 billion per annum.
