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PhD

Graduation Ceremony

Date: 28 March 2025

Time: 09:30

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 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

D G

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!

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

28 MARCH 2025 AT 09:30

The audience will rise as the academic procession enters the hall and will remain standing until the Acting Vice-Chancellor is in place

The Acting Vice-Chancellor will constitute the congregation

The Acting Vice-Chancellor will welcome the graduands, diplomates and guests

Address to the congregation

Conferment of degrees and granting of diplomas

The Acting President of Convocation will address the graduates and diplomates

The Acting 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 Management

CAXIMO, Caximo Paulino Nuno

Governance (Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation)

RESEARCH REPORT: Regulating the moto-taxi informal transport industry in Nacala-Porto municipality

GAEGANE, Lesego

Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: Incorporating sustainability into integrated development plans in African cities

HLUNGWANA, Jabulani

Governance (Development and Economics) RESEARCH REPORT: Capacity-building of ward committee members for community engagement in Johannesburg's Ward 68

KHUPE, Mandlenkosi McBride

Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The use of alternative data by fintechs to provide access to credit for SMEs in South Africa

KOLWANE, Tlotlo Innovation Studies RESEARCH REPORT: Endogenous innovation and sustainable economic development in South Africa's science, technology and innovation policy

KOPE, Yolanda Ellonah

Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Opportunities and challenges of leveraging digital platform ecosystems to enable economic and digital inclusion

LACKAY, Adrian Marck

Governance (Development and Economics) RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of persistent load shedding on the business operations of selected unlisted companies

LEHABE, Malebo Lily

Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The role of organisational culture in digital transformation in the South African retail sector

LUKOTO, Thivhudziswi

Governance (Governance and Management) RESEARCH REPORT: Accountability and knowledge dissemination of the National Health Insurance through the Public Service Broadcaster

MABENGE, Nelisa Management (WBS) DISSERTATION: The effect of values-based leadership on service delivery in a South African state-owned enterprise

MANALA, Sinothando Mmabatho

Governance (Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation)

RESEARCH REPORT: Stakeholders experiences on the effectiveness of the National Career Advice Portal in Public Schools in Gauteng

MATHIBE, Themba Sehokwana

Governance (Development and Economics) RESEARCH REPORT: Project governance in municipal capital projects to enhance service delivery

MAZULA, Andile

Governance (Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation)

RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring evidence use mechanisms in the North West Provincial Secretariat for Police Service

MHLUNGU, Nondumiso Marcia

Strategic Marketing RESEARCH REPORT: Investors perception of the South African national brand

MKHIZE, Bongiwe

Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Fintech services and financial inclusion in northern Gauteng townships

MLIMI, Evans Muzi

Strategic Marketing RESEARCH REPORT: Social media influencers and purchase intention for motor vehicles in South Africa

MNQASELA, Masizole

Governance (Governance and Management) RESEARCH REPORT: Public participation mechanisms in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament during the Covid-19 pandemic

MOHAPI, Ralikhaoana Isaac

Governance (Governance and Management) RESEARCH REPORT: The managerial challenges of implementing a budget spending of correctional services in Gauteng

MOKGOLOBOTHO, Ingrid Konkong

Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT: Perceptions on the adoption or use of waste to energy (WtE) technologies among waste managers in Gauteng

MOTSUKUNYANE, Namhla (with Distinction)

Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Mobile financial services adoption in enabling financial inclusion among women in the informal sector in South Africa

MPSHE, Shaun Lesego

Governance (Security) RESEARCH REPORT: Examining the State Security Agency's (SSA) domestic intelligence mandate

MSIMANG, Siphamandla Blessing

Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The influence of AI on personalised learning in the workplace

NAIDOO, Jaroshen

Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of the use of e-commerce on customer experience for retail in South Africa

NDLOVU, Sandra Siphiwe

Governance (Governance and Management) RESEARCH REPORT: Preferential procurement targets for black women-owned businesses in Gauteng province

NHLENGETHWA, Thabane Energy Leadership RESEARCH REPORT : Official development assistance and sustainable energy investment trends in South African hospitals

NQANDELA, Nqabekaya

Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: The role of leadership in Digital Transformation in South African Technical & Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges

NYABANI, Prosper Management (WBS) DISSERTATION: Analysis of social investment in health systems reform: the case study of results based financing (RBF) in Marondera district, Zimbabwe

OUKO, Eleanor Cheptoo Kigen

Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Creating inclusive marketplaces for smallholder farmers in Kenya

PHOLO, Keneilwe Jeanette Governance (Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation)

RESEARCH REPORT: Effectiveness of the Upgrading Informal Settlements Programme in South Africa

QINGA, Gcobisa Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Factors enabling the adoption of robotic process automation in the public sector

SEELETSO, Kenaleone Portia Governance (Governance and Management) RESEARCH REPORT: Examining oversight institutional failures in the North-West Department of Health

SHANDUKANI, Linda Digital Business RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the digital divide in underserved communities in rural Mpumalanga, South Africa

SKOSANA, Zakheni Keabetswe Governance (Development and Economics) RESEARCH REPORT: The political economy of just transition on local economic development: the case of Emalahleni

TSOTETSI, Boitumelo Dimpho Governance (Public Policy) RESEARCH REPORT: Institutional factors enhancing and affecting service delivery in Lekwa Local Municipality

TUNDZI, Mbulelo Innovation Studies RESEARCH REPORT: Learning and secondary innovation for industrial catch-up in South Africa

Master of Management in African Philanthropy

RAPIYA, Lithakazi RESEARCH REPORT: Environmental social and governance (ESG) principles and socially responsible investing by the South African financial services industry

Master of Management in Finance and Investment

CHOGA, Joseph RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of credit risk on the profitability of commercial banks in South Africa

MABALE, Thato RESEARCH REPORT: Household participation in financial markets

Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business

ADRIAANSE, Lorna Damoyi Digital Business

BEHARI, Ishall

BHAMJEE, Mariam Muhammad

Business

BROGAN, Heather Adele Digital Business

BRUINDERS, Natalie Samantha Digital Business

DALY, Ben

Business

DAYAH, Pravesh Digital Business

DE BEER, Jan Hendrik Olivier (with Distinction) Digital Business

DUNYWA, Thandi Vinolia

EASTERN, Jonathan Wade

GOVENDER, Pragassen

GWAMANDA, Kuhle Nonjabulo

HARDNECK, Henry Johannes (with Distinction)

HLONGWANE, Nhlanhla Mbongeni

HOOSEN, Amanda Maymuhna

JEAN-PIERRE, Lameeze Ann (with Distinction)

KANYUNGWE, Robert

KAZENGA, Khuthadzo Jennyter

KEMP, Roni (with Distinction)

KUNENE, Llewellyn Tebogo

LETUMA, Letuma

LOUW, Bernardt Abraham

LUDICK, Jean Douglas

MABOTJA, Collen

MACHERE, Khotso Morena

MAHLANGU, Nompumelelo Norah

MAHLANGU, Nqobile

MAJOLA, Bongile Benedick

MAKENA, Mpho Harold

MALULEKE, Lerato

MARNEWECKE, Colin Gregory

MASEKO, Lwazi

MASHAMBA, Mudzunga Ndivhuho

MASHAU, Phathutshedzo Bernice

MASHISHI, Lehlogonolo Nare

Business

MATCHES, Mzukisi

MATHEBULA, Leticia Nokwanda

MATSHIDZA, Vhutshilo

MAXHELA, Bulelani

MBILI, Ayanda

MDLULWA, Lwando Brian

MIYA, Johanna Sesi Miya

MNYANDA, Andisiwe

MOAMOGWA, Mogolodi Onneile

MOATE, Maria Matlakala

MOGATUSI, Tshiamo Bonang

MOHLALA, Naledi

MOKGOTHU, Khathu

MOKOTELI, Bokang

MONGWE, Akani

MONKOE, Ofentse (with Distinction)

MONO, Kelebogile

MOODLEY, Desigan

MOTLHANKE, Ongopotse

MPOLOKENG, Badjayena Daphne

MTSHALI, Samukelisiwe Makhosazana

MUTAMANGIRA, Mariane

MWANIKI, Joan Wanjiku

NAIDOO, Nesan

NKALANGA, Zakhele Reason

NOKO, Terrence

NTLATLENG, Lerato

Business

NTOMBELA, Thobile Phindile Digital Business

PEDRO, Jenifer Anne (with Distinction) Digital Business

RAMBAU, Ophelia Khensani

RAMMILE, Thabo Jeremia

RAMOGAYANE, Mayver

RAMSURAN, Kushal (with Distinction)

RASETLOLA, Motsile Joseph

Business

SEEDAT, Nazeer Dawood Digital Business

SEGALO, Mpho

SHIBA, Nelisa

SHIUNDLANE, Claymont Zamulele

SILOTI, Nothembu Cheryl

SITHOLE, Ndzalama Quentelette

SOOBRAMONEY, Rajan

TLHOAELE, Kgokoane Grace

ZWANE, Collet Priscilla

Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Leadership

CELE, Vusi

CLOETE, Nigel Anthony

HLOPHE, Khethiwe Kesiah

JACOBS, Ayanda

KHOABANE, Shieba Ngwanasetena

KWINIKA, Mashamba Reckson

LETHOKO, Malebo

MABUZA, Ebenezer

MALULEKE, Soladge

Business

MHLONGO, Kanyane Priesta Energy Leadership

MINYI, Andiswa Andrina

Leadership (Electricity)

MYATAZA, Khanyiso Eric Energy Leadership

Postgraduate Diploma in Management

ARASE OKAFOR, Sunita Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

ARENDSE, Andre

AUGUST, Shelley Security

BLAAUW, Tania Digital Business

BOTHA, Willem Martins Security

BUNGANE, Ndimenhle

CHILLENJE, Reineth

COMBRINCK, Riaan Pieter (with Distinction)

DLAMINI, Sifiso

and Development Management

Leadership (Electricity)

DYOBANI, Mirriam Lebo Energy Leadership

EWUZIEM, Ogechi Sylvaline Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

FOMBAD, Pauline Didintle

FREDERICKS, Thor Nelson

GEZA, Ncedo

GOUSSARD, Basson

GWALA, Cebo Hamilton

and Development Management

HADEBE, Bheki Governance and Public Leadership

KANJI, Sucheta

and Development Management

KAVAMBI, Iyaloo Efaishe Energy Leadership

KHUMALO, Samson Khalat

KHUMALO, Thandeka Precious

LANDELLA, Rachel Thando

Leadership (Electricity)

LWAMBWA, Samuel Digital Business

MABOTJA, Katlego Caroline Public and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

MADOLO, Thandokuhle Digital Business

MAEKO, Itumeleng Maria Digital Business

MAGORO, Thabang Johannes Public and Development

MAHLAWULE, Khanyisa Dorris Public and Development

MAIFADI, Johanna Kgomotso Mmadikupe

and Development

MAKGALEMANE, Lorraine Maremele Public and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

MAKUNGO, Tshedza Business Administration

MALATSWANE, Relebogile Public and Development Management

MALEKA, Makganthe

and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

MALEPE, Poloko Victor Energy Leadership (Electricity)

MALUNGANA, Kabelo Rosinah Public and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

MAMPA, Mampuru Ashton Security

MANAGA, Dzimani Neani

MAREVHULA, Monica Kwena

and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

MARHAYA, Wandisiwe Digital Business

MASHALA, Macduff Tshepo Security

MASHEGOANE, Noludwe Energy Leadership (Electricity)

MASIMULA, Ntathu Nontuthuko

MASINA, Gugu Mellicent

MAVUSO, Duduzile Primrose

and Development

Leadership (Electricity)

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

MAY, Nkosinathi Timothy Public and Development Management

MBELEKANE, Karabo Public and Development Management

MBOWENI, Khutso Besta Public and Development Management

MCHUNU, Nonhlakanipho Neliswa Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

MGWEBA, Teliswa Governance and Public Leadership

MNISI, Vusumuzi Duncan

MODISE, Kamogelo Ororiseng

and Development

and Resource Mobilisation

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

MOGOTSI, Gopolang Sam Digital Business

MOKOENA, Maphoka Ntombikayise

MOKONE, Mashadi Violet

MOLELEKOA, Thato Kekeletso

MOSES, Lindelwa Nompumelelo

and Development Management

Leadership (Electricity)

MOTAU, Thabiso Sophia Energy Leadership

MPAKANYANE, Mmathabo Lebohang

MPHAKI, Mapule Ethel

MTHETHWA, Sizo

NDLOVU, Sibonakaliso Sibo

NDLOVU, Sindiswa

NDWANDWA, Darlington Nkosibonile

NDYOKO, Tshepo

NGIBA-CEBEKHULU, Sithabisile Cleopatra

and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Leadership (Electricity)

and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

and Evaluation (M&E)

and Development Management

and Evaluation (M&E)

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

NKABINDE, Thulile Tracy Digital Business

NKATA, Tsepiso Adeline

and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

NKOSI, Thandazile Lindiwe Security

PHATSOANE, Tjhabedi Isaac

QAYISO, Nelisiwe Cikizwa

and Evaluation (M&E)

QUTU, Cwayita Security

RAGANYA, Meikie Conny

and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

RAPHALA, Walter Musiiwa Security

SAKI, David Siphosethu

SAWUKA, Ntombekhazi

and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

and Development Management

SEBATA, Jimmy Shlangoma Security

SONO, Monene Annah Nancy Digital Business

TEBELE, Joseph

Public and Development Management

TISSONG, Cuan Keith Digital Business

ZIKHALI, Nokuthula Loraine

Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

ZULU, Nkosenhle Joseph Energy Leadership

ZUNGU, Siyabonga

Public and Development Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation

CLOETE, Cindy-Lee (with Distinction)

JOHWA, Wilson

MABUYA, Nondumiso

MBOLEKWA, Irene Noluthando

MOJA, Carel Matsobane

MOSSIE, Amkelani Jacqueline Luleka

NAIKER, Poovendrie

SAVVA SAVVI, Danica Maria

STEWART, Bambino Zelda

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management

BATYI, Lumka Shirley

Public Management

BOTES, Meghan Lavina Public Management

CHUENE, Hlabiroa

DAMANE, Matshediso Mary

DIERGAARDT, Duran

Monitoring and Evaluation

Public Management

DIKGALE-MAHLAKOANA , Malebese Audrey Public Management

DLAMINI, Makisang Ethel

GOJANA, Benson

Monitoring and Evaluation

GREEN-THOMPSON, Alana Meagan Public Management

HLONGWA, Nontokozo Rebecca

HLONGWANA, Rixongile

HLONGWANE, Kwenzakwenkosi Nomali Lucia

Monitoring and Evaluation

Public Management

JALVAN, Phumlani Herald

KALI, Zoleka Viola

KARELI, Thulisiwe

KGANYAGO, Johanna Raisebe

KHUMALO, Leilani Saroline

Public Management

Monitoring and Evaluation

KHUMALO, Prudence Monitoring and Evaluation

KUBHEKA, Bongekile Precious

LEDWABA, Ntshi Lorette

LETSIE-MBATHA, Makhoaphe Debrah Thato

MADUBANYA, Molobedu Antoinett

MAFUYA, Anga

Monitoring and Evaluation

Public Management

Monitoring and Evaluation

Public Management

Monitoring and Evaluation

MAMANI, Vuyiseka Princess Monitoring and Evaluation

MANISI, Fundiswa

MAPITSA, Cosmo Pahlahle

MAZWI, Lethabo

MBEJE, Fortunate Nokuthula

MDLOVU, Qalo Khulile

MEMELA, Mbalenhle Paronet

MHLONGO, Lethukuthula Kwazi

MKHATSHWA, Zana Sanelisiwe

MNISI, Nomoya Daphney

Monitoring and Evaluation

Public Management

Monitoring and Evaluation

Public Management

MOHASOA, Sibongile Innocentia Public Management

MOKGATLE, Karabo Public Management

MOKOENE, Khuthala Penly

MOSALA, Seore

MOSHATANE, Ndivhuwo

MOSHATANE, Thabo Jeffrey

Monitoring and Evaluation

Public Management

MOTLASHUPING, Tebogo Daniel Public Management

MOTSUMI, Charmaine Molebogeng Public Management

MPAZWA, Thabisa

MPHOSI, Kamohelo Victor

MPOFU, Similo

MTAU, Mahlatse Nawa Maria

MTETO, Abongile Prudence

MTHETHWA, Themba Mngomeni

Monitoring and Evaluation

MVELASE, Moitoi Alice Public Management

NAICKER, Owen

NAKANA, Moditsa Eaglet

NDLAKUSE, Asibabale

NEWTON BERGH, Joanne Elizabeth

Monitoring and Evaluation

NGOQO, Zanele Public Management

PAAI, Carrol Lerato Public Management

RETSURI, Miyelani Miemie

RUWODO, Thabiso Lisa

Monitoring and Evaluation

SEBANYONI, Koketso Jane Public Management

SHABANGU, Sifiso Chrisvan Public Management

SSIMBWA, Albert

Monitoring and Evaluation

STARR, Delia Alison Public Management

TSHWALE, Matlaba Harry Public Management

VAN HEERDEN, Nadya

Monitoring and Evaluation

XAKO, Nontlantla Linah Public Management

ZOKO - NJIVA, Nomvula Public Management

ZULU, Noluthando Esther

Monitoring and Evaluation

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

IHELE S M

Anhom

Falalala

Obani labo?

Baphi Ahhom?

Ngibona beza

Beyikazela

Bathwel ‘ongiyane

Bavela kuphi na?

Obani labo?

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

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

THE UNI ERSIT 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.