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VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY - Commerce, Law & Management Graduation Date: 27 July 2021 - Wits University
VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY

    Commerce, Law & Management
            Graduation Date: 27 July 2021
                    Time: 17h00
DEAN: PROFESSOR I VALODIA BCom (Unisa) BCom Hons (Natal) MSc (Lancaster)
                       DEcon (KwaZulu-Natal)

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VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY - Commerce, Law & Management Graduation Date: 27 July 2021 - Wits University
A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES
                                FROM THE CHANCELLOR
                             Congratulations to all the graduands for working hard and staying
                              focused in order to achieve this milestone!! I also congratulate your
                              parents for not only supporting you but creating an environment
                              that allowed you to thrive. It takes a village to raise a child, the
                             aunts, the grandparents, amongst others are the reason we are
                             able to celebrate these achievements. Thanks to the lecturers who
                            contributed to your success. Well done.

                         May this be the beginning of a life of continuous learning, investing in
                      yourself, and investing in the communities that nurtured you. Nurture the
                relationships that you’ve formed and those that you will form as you journey
    through life. Umuntu umuntu ngabantu. Life is about collaboration with others.

    Dream big, act consistently with integrity, self-respect and respect for others, and the
    universe will conspire to make you achieve your dream/s. A positive attitude & hard work will
    bring you closer to your dream and your purpose. Use others’ successes as your inspiration.
    Wits is full of those, from Nobel Prize Laureates to world leaders in different fields of society.

    You have received world class education. Use it to make a difference in other people’s
    lives. Especially those less fortunate than yourself. We are a country with many needs,
    identify a role you can play to make a positive difference; you owe it to this country and
    the people that invested in you.

    Find your Purpose and Live it. Help Africa Rise!

    Dr Judy Dlamini
    Chancellor
    Wits University

              There is no limit to what you can achieve,
          if you put your mind and your best effort into it!

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VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY - Commerce, Law & Management Graduation Date: 27 July 2021 - Wits University
A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES                                                               GAUDEAMUS
                           FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
                           AND PRINCIPAL
                                                                                                 Gaudeamus igitur           Let us rejoice therefore
                                                                                                 Juvenes dum sumus          While we are young.
                         Dear Wits Graduand                                                      Post jucundum juventutem   After a pleasant youth
                                                                                                 Post molestam senectutem   After a troublesome old age
                         Congratulations on successfully completing your academic                Nos habebit humus.         The earth will have us.
                         programme at Wits, the premier university in Africa.
                                                                                                 Ubi sunt qui ante nos      Where are they
                     You are now a member of an elite group of graduates of this                 In mundo fuere?            Who were in the world before us?
                    august institution. Our more than 200 000 alumni are at the cutting          Vadite ad superos          You may cross over to heaven
                   edge of excellence, both locally and internationally in business, the
                                                                                                 Transite in inferos        You may go to hell
                  public sector, the academy, and civil society. Today, you become a
                 member of that illustrious community.                                           Hos si vis videre.         If you wish to see them.

Over the past 99 years, Wits has grown into one of the leading universities on the continent     Vita nostra brevis est     Our life is brief
and a globally respected institution for its teaching and learning, knowledge creation and       Brevi finietur.             It will be finished shortly.
generation, and social impact. It has shaped the lives of many and changed society for           Venit mors velociter       Death comes quickly
good. You are now an integral part of this proud and enduring                                    Rapit nos atrociter        Atrociously, it snatches us away.
legacy.                                                                                          Nemini parcetur.           No one is spared.

Wits is renowned for its intellectual leadership and for nurturing critical thinkers, creative   Vivat academia             Long live the academy!
innovators, problem-posers and problem solvers. Your success has furthered our                   Vivant professores         Long live the teachers!
commitment to equipping the next generation of leaders with the skills and determination
                                                                                                 Vivat membrum quodlibet    Long live each male student!
that you will need to find innovative and sustainable solutions to the pressing problems of
the 21st Century.                                                                                Vivat membra quaelibet     Long live each female student!
                                                                                                 Semper sint in flore.       May they always flourish!
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                 Vivant omnes virgines      Long live all maidens
community that makes you a true global citizen. You have been part of an institution that        Faciles, formosae.         Easy and beautiful!
generates cutting-edge knowledge and innovation for South Africa and the world. It is            Vivant et mulieres         Long live mature women also,
now time for you to step into the world and use that experience, for good.                       Tenerae amabiles           Tender and loveable
                                                                                                 Bonae laboriosae.          And full of good labor.
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        Vivant et republica        Long live the State
participating in our alumni programme and by further advancing the reputation of your
                                                                                                 et qui illam regit.        And the One who rules it!
alma mater.
                                                                                                 Vivat nostra civitas,      Long live our City
Best wishes for the next steps of your journey.                                                  Maecenatum caritas         And the charity of benefactors
                                                                                                 Quae nos hic protegit.     Which protects us here!
Professor Zeblon Vilakazi
Vice-Chancellor and Principal                                                                    Pereat tristitia,          Let sadness perish!
Wits University                                                                                  Pereant osores.            Let haters perish!
                                                                                                 Pereat diabolus,           Let the devil perish!
                                                                                                 Quivis antiburschius       Let whoever is against our school
                                                                                                 Atque irrisores.           Who laughs at it, perish!

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VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY - Commerce, Law & Management Graduation Date: 27 July 2021 - Wits University
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT

ORDER OF PROCEDURE                                                           DEAN: PROFESSOR I VALODIA BCom (Unisa) BCom Hons (Natal) MSc (Lancaster) DEcon (KwaZulu-Natal)

27 JULY 2021 AT 17:00
                                                                             Bachelor of Accounting Science
The audience will rise as the academic procession enters the hall and will   AHMED, Attiyah                                  BIYELA, Nondumiso Phiwokuhle
remain standing until the Chancellor is in place
                                                                             ALLEBHAI, Zaahir                                BRITZ, Willem Jacobus

The Chancellor will constitute the congregation                              AMANJEE, Raadiyah                               BURGER, Cara

                                                                             AMER, Muqadas                                   CARRIM, Muhammad
The Chancellor will welcome the graduands and guests
                                                                             AMOD, Yusuf Ismail (with Distinction)           CASSIM, Naeem

Address to the congregation                                                  ANIC, Karla Katarina                            CATSICAS, Constantine

                                                                             ARENDS, Kearon Temica                           CHAUKE, Sipho-sinhle
Conferment of degrees                                                        AUSTEN, Jonah Lewin                             CHOO, Yen Andres Mellado

                                                                             BADAT, Ebrahim Ahmed                            CHOONARA, Abdullah
The President of Convocation will address the graduates
                                                                             BAHADUR, Nabeelah                               CHOPDAT, Humairaa
The Chancellor will dissolve the congregation                                BALA, Bongo                                     COELHO, Roberto Emanuel Costa

                                                                             BALOYI, Masingita Concilia                      CORDIER, Morgan Lea
The audience will stand while Ihele is played
                                                                             BAMBI, Daluxolo                                 DAS, Swastika

Members of the audience are requested to stand while the academic            BANGA, Khabonina Gladys                         DAYA ROOPA, Batika
procession leaves the hall and not to leave the hall before the end of the
                                                                             BENNETT, Yuri                                   DE GOUVEIA, Nicholas Diego
ceremony.
                                                                             BERA, Azhar                                     DHLAMINI, Sindisiwe

IMPORTANT NOTICE                                                             BEYILE, Siyamkela Ayanda                        DLAMINI, Nolwethu Nobandile
In the event of load-shedding or power cuts, the Great Hall may become
                                                                             BHANA, Kirtan                                   DLEPU, Zizipho Asemahle
totally dark until the generator comes into
operation.                                                                   BHIMJEE, Riddhika Anil                          DOCRAT, Razeenah

                                                                             BIASSONI, Rinaldo Mario James                   DUBA, Lukhanyo Nomsa

                                                                             BINTH SOLAIMAN, Marjuka                         FONTE, Unathi

                                                                             BIYELA, Langelihle Allen                        GENGADU, Julian Neeleshin

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GOVENDER, Brentin Phillip (with Distinction)       KATZ, Tammy-Lee                MAGEZA, Mageza Kunene                     MBADLANYANA, Sisonke

GOVENDER, Dehyenee Meagen                          KGOEDI, Errol                  MAHLANGU, Hope Khanyisile                 MBONAMBI, Nonhlanhla

GOVENDER, Kiashen                                  KGOPE, Omphemetse Mokgadi      MAHLARE, Mampsane Caroline                MDLULI, Jabulani Stanley

GOVENDER, Yeshlin                                  KHAN, Zoha                     MAHOMEDDI, Muhammad                       MFUNZANA, Babalwa

GREEN, Caitlyn Megan                               KHANYILE, Njabulo Sithembiso   MAI, David Bing Jian                      MINTY, Umair Muhammed

GREENSTEIN, Jared                                  KHOMO, Ophelia Olerileng       MAJOE, Limpho Boipelo                     MKHAVELE, Ntsakisi

GROEP, Lu-Keaschia Angelique Mikaylynn             KHOSA, Katekisa Hope           MAJOZI, Nomvula Dintle                    MKHONZA, Sandisile Yvette

GULA, Zosuliwe Siphumelele                         KHUMALO, Nompilo               MAKDA, Humairaah Mahomed                  MMBENGWA, Vhulenda Sharon

GUTTA, Romaana                                     KINROSS, Gabriella Dina        MALAMOLE, Omphemetse Stephen              MNGOMEZULU, Khululiwe

HANBURY-KING, Richard                              KOBA, Kenneth Lindokuhle       MALATJIE, Mosebjadi Saldinah              MOCHADIBANE, Lesedi

HARTH, Joshua Ethan                                KOULARMANIS, Vagelis           MALEK, Bibi Fatima                        MOCUMI, Boitumelo Felicity

HERTZ, Joshua                                      KUBAYI, Patience Lerato        MALINGA, Nonhlanhla Patience              MODIKA, Sewela Selae

HOGG, Ryan Douglas (with Distinction)              KUMARDEW, Kiaan                MALULEKA, Musa Sipho                      MOGASHOA, Kgomotso Juliet

HUDSON, Leandra Linique                            KUNENE, Thobani Mondli         MALULEKE, Frans Phahlela                  MOILWA, Tsholofelo Celia

ISHWARLAL, Saiyuri (with Distinction)              LAHASHA, Njabulo Faith         MANABENG, Lethabo Precious                MOJAKE, Thandeka

IZEGBU, John Ugochukwu                             LAI, Timothy John              MANAKAZA, Sandiso Ayabulela               MOKOKA, Nosipho Winona

JACHES, Erin Amy (with Distinction)                LEDIMO, Mphetoleng Hope        MAPHANGA, Sinenhlanhla Gcina Ntathu       MOKOTO, Phemelo Reginald

JAFTA, Chuma Dean                                  LEKGATLA, Hunadi               MAQUBELA, Zameka                          MOLLO, Palesa Laudecia

JAIRAJH, Sonam                                     LEMMER, Guy Ron                MASEMOLA, Dimpho Mamekgwa                 MOLOISI, Makgopa Thabang

JARDIM, Tiago (with Distinction)                   LESAOMAKO, Magobo              MASHEGO, Tlhompho Mercy                   MOODLEY, Darshan

JASSAT, Imraan                                     LESEJANE, Kamogelo             MASISO, Chelsea Gugulethu                 MOODLEY, Davaskar

JEEVA, Huzaifah                                    LEWIS, Tamar Jae               MASUKU, Phumlani Dan                      MOODLEY, Narayan Keano

JHAVARY, Humnaaz (with Distinction)                LOFFSTADT, Alexandra           MATLALA, Pheladi Pheladi                  MOODLEY, Yoshin

JHAVARY, Husnaa                                    LUKHULENI, Sisanda             MATSHINI, Sive                            MOOSA, Hoosen Mohammed Mohammed

JIMMY, Sanjna                                      MABASA, Lebokgang Rest         MATUKU, Anotida Ivy                       MOOSA, Sabreen Nizam

KABANI, Natalie                                    MABIZELA, Nokwanda             MAYET, Yusuf                              MORAR, Kayur Ramesh

KATZ, Gabriella Stacey                             MADIKANE, Apho                 MAZIBUKO, Ncedo                           MORE, Omolemo

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MOTAU, Karabo Regina                    NGWENYA, Nesisa Natasha                      RAKHOABE, Mosela Annie                   SHABALALA, Thulisile

MOTSEOILE, Daphne Maurine               NGWERANGA, Yolaine Sarah                     RALEBEPE, Kgodiso                        SHAIKH, Mohammed Maruf (with Distinction)

MPHARALALA, Tamara Phathutshedzo        NHLABATHI, Malwande Buhlebenkosi             RAMESSUR, Sirish Sunjay                  SHANDU, Nonkazimulo Sibahle Sibusisiwe

MPUNYUKA, Sonwabile Khayalethu          NHLEBELA, Emela Amanda                       RANCHOD, Prital                          SHIVAMBU, Ndzalama Abigail

MSIBANDA, Nomathemba Primrose           NKOSI, Siyabonga                             RANTSELI, Raheemah Reabetswe             SHOLE, Naledi Ofentse Casandra

MTOMBENI, Sisipho                       NKUNA, Kurisani Themba                       RAPP, Daniel Benjamin                    SHONGWE, Adelaide Nontokozo

MUGABE, Tadiwanashe Leonard             NKWE, Eric Katlego                           RAVAT, Ismaaeel                          SHONGWE, Tiyandza Mildred

MUHAMMAD, Fahad                         NOVELA, Ntshovelo Priscilla                  RAWAT, Shaheed                           SIDAT, Kulshum

MUKHELI, Wamashudu Pfarelo              NOVIS, Dale Ryan                             REWACHANDA, Saihil (with Distinction)    SIHELE, Limpho

MULELE, Tshinakaho Joyce                NTSALA, Karabo Kereeditse                    RICCARDI, Nastassja Margherita           SINDANE, Mandisa Maude

MUTEERI, Simbarashe Damas               NTSHUDISANE, Keitumetse                      RIESENBURG, Daniel Ian                   SINGH, Kirthika

MUTHUPHEI, Dembedeko                    NWACHUKWU, Jonathan                          ROGERS, Patrick                          SLABBERT, James Lex

MUVHANGO, Muofhe                        NYANTSUMBA, Nomonde Masesi                   SAKWE, Vuyolwetu                         SPIROU, Orvin (with Distinction)

MVELASE, Vukani Sikhumbuzo              OMARA-OJUNGU, Leslie Opeta                   SALEY, Muhamad Esa                       SUBRAYAN, Uveshen

NAICKER, Luvell                         OMNATH, Sajna                                SALOOJEE, Uzair                          THELELE, Makgabo Reshoketswe

NAIDOO, Kiara                           PADAYACHEE, Priyanka (with Distinction)      SAMSOODEEN, Jameela                      THUTSE, Carol Moemedi

NAIDOO, Reon Jared                      PARDINI, Dominique Anne (with Distinction)   SCHALLER, Jessica Megan                  TIMALCHUND, Nikita

NAIDU, Rivashni                         PATEL, Avinash                               SEBAKE, Tswelopele                       TIQUIN, Cal Jaiden (with Distinction)

NATHOO, Bhavesh                         PATEL, Mohammed                              SECHABA, Thabiso                         TLHAKO, Mafaseng Ebenezer

NDAMASE, Uluntu                         PATEL, Pooja                                 SEEDAT, Aadil Naeem                      TSOBO, Yomelela

NDEBELE, Simangaliso Mitchelle          PETA, Alistar Gary (with Distinction)        SEEDAT, Mohammed                         VORAJEE, Ahmad

NDLELA, Noluthando                      PHUKU, Koketso                               SEEDAT, Raeesa                           WANNENBURG, Willem Frederick

NDZELU, Sisikelelwe                     PILLAY, Ashali                               SEEDAT, Yusuf                            ZANTSI, Sisipho

NEPHAWE, Rolivhuwa Juliet               PILLAY, Yuvesh                               SEGONA, Nobuhle Portia                   ZIBI, Azenokuhle

NGCOBO, Thembelihle Tholakele           PONOANE, Tshepang                            SEKELE, Mmashela Sharon                  ZONDI, Lihlithemba Sphesihle

NGOBENI, Given                          PRISCILLE, Kayowa Muya                       SEKOBOANE, Onalenna                      ZULU, Ntenhle S'lindokuhle

NGOEPE, Noko                            RAKGOLELA, Itumeleng Keagile

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Bachelor of Commerce                                                           MBEDZI, Ntike                        MOHLAUDI, Phatsimo

ALLI, Ameen Nazeer                       KALAWE, Siyamthanda                   MBOMBO, Sphamandla                   MOKOU, Mmaleshabakele Vanessa

BAADJIE, Matshinete Shawn-charles        KHAKHU, Mushayathama Munzhedzi Lucy   METULA, Nelisa                       MOKUOA, Rethabile

BOOI, Zenande                            KHALO, Katlego Abraham Borotho        MGIJIMA, Unathi                      MOLEPO, Phuti Tebogo

BOZHO, Mayibongwe Simon                  KHANYILE, Thabo Tumelo                MHLANGA, Amos Mandlenkosi            MONYAKE, Masingwaneng Agatha

BRIJLAL, Sarvani Sanisha                 KHUMALO, Hlulani                      MHLONGO, Ayanda Mduduzi Brilliant    MOOBI, Motlotleng

CASSIM, Quddoosiyyah                     KHUZWAYO, Luyanda                     MOABELO, Nathan Jr Mpho              MOOLA, Bibi Ayesha

CELE, Unathi                             KINSEY, Richard Ian Craig             MOGAFE, Basetsana Boitumelo          MOSITO, Tshegofatso Tshepiso

CHAUKE, Daisy Khanimamba                 KNIGHT, Lauren                        MOGAPI, Solomon                      MPHAHLELE, Refentje

CHIKUSA, Gracious Mandla                 LAKHA, Romir                          MOGOPUDI, Reabetswe Khumo            MSIBI, Zanele

COOVADIA, Zahraa                         MABUZA, Melani

DLAMINI, Lumkile Makaviwe                MADUNA, Jessica Ntokozo

DLAMINI, Mduduzi Happy                   MAFORA, Motheo

DUBE, Mthokozisi Njabulo Phakama         MAFUNDA, Zukhanye Mziwonke Sivuyise

GATTOO, Imaan                            MAGATSHAVHA, Rinae Khangwelo

GAVHI, Thendo                            MAHLANGU, Sindisiwe

GEZANA, Rutendo                          MAJULE, Julieth Amos

GONGXEKA, Boniswa Nelanshia              MAKGOBA, Bongani Samuel

GONIWE, Vuyolwethu Ninah                 MANAVE, Arron Mali

GUFFAR, Muhammed                         MAPIKA, Nicole Rutendo

GXUMISA, Sange Linda Qhayiya             MASIMONG, Masego Ipeleng

HADEBE, Azande Sinothando                MASUNGA, Tanya Nonofo

HLONGWANE, Okuhle Azande                 MATHEBULA, Jennifer Jane

HOOSEN, Salmaan                          MATHEKGA, Phuti Matete

HOVE, Delan Anesu                        MATLOU, Mmakwena Jesca

IOULIANOU, Katya                         MBATHA, Londiwe Thandolwethu

JANKELOW, Aaron Kyle                     MBATHA, Siphosihle Lindani

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OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY                                                                     FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT

Chancellor                                                                                     Situated in the heart of the most powerful economic hub on the African continent, drawing on the best academic
DR NJ DLAMINI MBChB (Natal) DBL (Unisa) MBA (Witwatersrand) IEC (USA)                          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
Vice-Chancellor and Principal                                                                  and social challenges of our country, and the economies across the globe. The Faculty’s academic programmes
PROFESSOR Z VILAKAZI BSc (Manchester) MSc PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf FAAS                      aim to graduate students who study and specialize in both the technical skills that are driving and shaping modern
                                                                                               economies and understanding the social, political and legal implications of these patterns of economic
Chairman of Council                                                                            development. The Faculty offers a unique opportunity to study and understand the complex developments in the
MR I SHONGWE BA (Wesleyan) MPhil (Oxford)                                                      economy and the social, legal and economic consequences of these patterns of development and growth.

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
PROFESSOR R OSMAN BA (Witwatersrand) HDipEd BEd (Unisa) MEd PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf         The Faculty consists of six Schools:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)                                                 •   The School of Accountancy,
PROFESSOR L MORRIS BSc (Hons) (Witwatersrand) DPhil (Oxford) FRSSA FAAS MASSAf                   •   The School of Business Sciences,
                                                                                                 •   The School of Economics and Finance,
Registrar                                                                                        •   The School of Law,
MS CG CROSLEY BA HDipEd (Witwatersrand) BEd Hons (Unisa) MEd (Witwatersrand)                     •   The Graduate School of Business Administration (Wits Business School), and
                                                                                                 •   The Wits School of Governance
Chief Operating Officer
MR F SIBANYONI BSc (Eng) (Natal) MBA (Cape Town) PrEng SMICMEESA
                                                                                                The Faculty offers three undergraduate programmes in Commerce:
Chief Financial Officer                                                                          1. a three-year Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com),
MR PC DESAI BCom (University of Durban, Westville) BCompt. Hons (Unisa) CA (SA)                  2. a three-year Bachelor of Accounting Science (B.AccSc), and
                                                                                                 3. a three-year Bachelor of Economic Science (B.EconSc).
Dean of Student Affairs
MR JAP SEPTEMBER BA MPhil (Cape Town)
                                                                                                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
DEANS OF THE FACULTIES
                                                                                                    subjects, and
                                                                                                 3. a two-year LLB programme for students who hold any prior degree who have law as a major subject.
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
PROFESSOR I VALODIA BCom (Unisa) BCom Hons (Natal) MSc (Lancaster) DEcon (KwaZulu-Natal)
                                                                                                In addition the Faculty offers its undergraduate B.Com degree on a part-time study basis through Wits Plus, which
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment                                                serves as a centre for part-time studies at Wits University.
PROFESSOR IR JANDRELL BSc (Eng) GDE PhD (Witwatersrand) IntPE(SA) PrEng FSAAE FSAIEE SMIEEE
                                                                                                At the postgraduate level the Faculty offers a full spectrum of honours degrees, postgraduate diplomas, Masters
Faculty of Health Sciences                                                                      degrees and Ph.D programmes across its six Schools. The Faculty offers exciting opportunities for MBA and
PROFESSOR SA MADHI MBBCh MMed PhD (Witwatersrand) FCPaeds(SA)                                   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
Faculty of Humanities                                                                           South African centre for public service postgraduate training. In addition to Doctoral degrees, Masters degrees
PROFESSOR G STEVENS BA (Cape Town) BA Psych Hons MPsych (Western Cape) DLitt et Phil (Unisa)    and Postgraduate Diplomas are offered in Commerce, Accountancy, Taxation, Economics, Business Economics,
                                                                                                Applied Development Economics and Policy, Law, and Management.
Faculty of Science                                                                              The Faculty has an extensive offering of short course programmes.
PROFESSOR N CHETTY BSc Hons (Natal) MS PhD (Urbana-Champaign) MSAIP MASSAf
                                                                                                Our Faculty has consistently produced the best results in the final Board examination of the South African Institute
President of Convocation                                                                        of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), our law graduates are sought after by the top legal firms and our economics
S BOLON BA Hons MA (Witwatersrand)                                                              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.

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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; Adrian Gore, CEO of Discovery Holdings; Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, founder of           Emergency and Fire Plans during Graduations
Anglo American; and Maria Ramos, South African economist, businesswoman and former CEO of the ABSA
group.                                                                                                            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.

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NATIONAL ANTHEM                                                                                 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
                                                                                                                     OF CONVOCATION
                                                                                                                     Dear Wits Graduate,

                                                                                                                       There are a few defining moments in life – and it is without doubt that
                     Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika                                                                            graduation is one of them!
                     Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo,
                                                                                                                       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
                     Yizwa imithandazo yethu,                                                                        many challenges, but a world that is also filled with limitless possibilities.
                     Nkosi sikelela                                                                                 May you meet all the challenges and opportunities that await you with
                     Thina lusapho lwayo.                                                                          pride, drive, passion, innovation, social-conscience and positive-purpose.

                     Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso,                                                           In addition to earning the degree conferred upon you today, you have
                     O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho,                                                      also earned the right to be associated with a special group of individuals – the
                     O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso,                             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.
                     Setjhaba sa, South Afrika — South Afrika.
                                                                                            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
                     Uit die blou van onse hemel,                                           with several unique privileges, which include nominating the Chancellor of the University. The
                     Uit die diepte van ons see,                                            Convocation Executive has two members on the Wits Council and maintains other regular
                     Oor ons ewige gebergtes,                                               contact with the University to ensure the voice of the Convocation is represented at the highest
                     Waar die kranse antwoord gee,                                          levels of The University.

                     Sounds the call to come together,                                      There are approximately 200 000 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
                     And united we shall stand,                                             value of your degree by promoting Wits’ image, preserving our values, and contributing towards
                     Let us live and strive for freedom                                     our ongoing development, ensuring that we grow in stature as a globally competitive, proudly
                     In South Africa our land.                                              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, invitations to events and reunions and all the latest news about
                                                                                            Wits and prominent Witsies: https://www.wits.ac.za/alumni/updateyourdetails/

                                                                                            I would like to extend a warm welcome to you – you are now a #Witsie4Life!

                                                                                            Stacey-Lee Bolon
                                                                                            President of Convocation

The Wits Choir
                                                                                              Convocation is a statutory body that includes all graduates of the University.
The Wits Choir has been under the direction of conductor and trainer, Dalene                  Convocation is the largest constituency of the University (since the founding of the
Hoogenhout, since 1995. Their repertoire is colourful and vibrant. They perform regularly     University in 1922, graduates number over 200 000). Its statutory mandate is to “…
at graduations and important ceremonies. The Wits Choir has toured internationally            discuss and state its opinion upon any matters relating to the University including
as well as playing host to other choirs here. They are also active in the community,          matters referred to it by the Council” and allows for the views of graduates to be
undertaking choral outreach programmes.                                                       represented at the highest levels of governance of the University.

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IHELE (THE PROCESSION)                                                        THE UNIVERSITY MACE

   IHELE                                      THE PROCESSION
   Words and music by S.B.P. Mnomiya                                                     Maces were originally weapons of defence, designed
                                                                                         to break through armour. In medieval times, bishops
   Anhom                                                                                 carried a mace instead of a sword into battle to
   Falalala                                                                              enable them to defend themselves in accordance
   Obani labo?                                Who are those?                             with the canonical rule that forbade a priest to shed
   Baphi Ahhom?                               Which, Falalala?                           blood. In time, the mace has come to be regarded
                                                                                         as a symbol of delegated authority vested in a person
   Ngibona beza                               I see them coming                          or an institution. At this University, it is a symbol of the
   Beyikazela                                 Walking with swinging garments             authority vested in the Chancellor and a reminder of
   Bathwel ‘ongiyane                          They are wearing head rings                the mandate given by the legislature of this country to
   Bavela kuphi na?                           Where do they come from?                   the University to grant degrees.
   Obani labo?                                Who are those?
   Ongqondongqondo                            They are people with knowledge             The University mace is the work of the Edinburgh designer,
   Osibakhulu                                 They are people in authority               silversmith and engraver, William Kirk, who designed and made
   Yibo labo hhom!                            These are the ones                         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
   Yini na leyo?                              What is that?                              kilograms. The heraldic devices used in the decoration reflect the character of this University
   Ihele                                      It is a procession                         as an institution of learning, set in a mining centre within the Republic of South Africa.
   Ihele lezingwazi zakithi                   A procession of our heroes
   Ahhom udwendwe                                                                        The head of the mace with its spreading vertical blades is symbolic of the horns of
   Ahhom                                      It is a procession                         a springbok. The central vertical spike is representative of a rock drill on the mine, and
   Udwendwe lwezingqwele zakithi              A procession of our champions              the amber stone set in the head is intended as a tribute to a past Chancellor through its
   Nant’ ihele                                Here is a procession                       association with his name, Bernstein, which in German means amber stone. The heavy
   Longqondongqondo                           Of people of knowledge                     quality of the head is consistent with the traditional concept of the mace as a weapon
   Nant’ ihele                                Here is a procession                       of defence. The collar repeats the shape of the head. It consists of eight cogs which
   Losibakhulu                                Of people of knowledge                     symbolise the cog-wheel in the University coat of arms and represents mining and industry.
   Udwendwe                                   A procession                               The shaft is octagonal and divided into three sections. The coat of arms of the University is
   Udwendwe Iwezingqwele zakithi              A procession of our heroes                 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
Ihele is known as the ‘Black’ Gaudeamus Igitur. In song, the writer, Mnomiya uses        Republic of South Africa. It is a constant reminder to members of Council and Senate
very poetic language to describe a graduation ceremony. The soloist sings of the         to uphold at all times the rights, powers and privileges of the University and its governing
‘strange’ procession of people in long robes and head gear. The choir responds by        bodies.
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!).

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ACADEMIC DRESS                                                                                     DISTINCTLY WITS

The academic dress of this University is patterned on that of the Universities of Oxford and   Wits is one of only two universities in Africa to be placed in the top 200 (from amongst
Cambridge, with modifications based on the model of the University of London and certain       23 000 universities world-wide) in two separate in­ternational rankings. A world-class research
individual features, particularly in the costumes of office bearers and the hoods of degrees   university, Wits aims to be in the top league of world leading universities built on intellectual
of bachelor and master.                                                                        excellence, international competitiveness and measurable impact.

Dress for Office Bearers                                                                       Wits is:
• The Chancellor wears a scarlet silk gown with a broad facing of black velvet down            • internationally recognised for its research and its accredited academic programmes
   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              • an active leader that takes a stand on social issues
   gold silk down each side, embroidered in blue, the sleeves being lined with gold            • an engaged University committed to the advancement of the public good
   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            • The latest 2017 alma mater survey by Times Higher education ranking placed Wits
   down each side and around the neck, the sleeves being lined with gold silk. The               amongst the world’s top 100 universities from which Fortune 500 CEOs graduated
   cap is of the same design as that of the Chancellor.
                                                                                               • a University that boasts highly skilled teams working in astronomy, physics and related
• 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          areas on the SKA project and other SA telescopes, and at CERN in Switzerland where
   facing and sleeves of the gown and of the cord and tassels of the cap is silver-grey.         Wits academics made a significant contribution to finding the Higgs Boson
• The gown of the President of Convocation is of blue silk, with a broad facing of             • the institution that maintains the highest proportion of independent financial support
   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.                           • a leader in the evolutionary sciences and the curators of priceless faunal, floral and
• The Registrar wears a black silk gown with a broad facing of blue silk down each               hominid collections including the Taung Skull, Little Foot, Sediba and Naledi fossils
   side, bordered with gold braid. The cap is the same as that of the President of
   Convocation.                                                                                • proud of the four Nobel laureates and the 91 Rhodes Scholars that have emanated from
• A member of Council wears a black silk gown with a broad facing of gold silk. The              the University
   cap is the same as that of the Chancellor.                                                  • the intellectual hub of Africa and has over 40 key projects actively running on the
• The gown of the President of the Students’ Representative Council is black with a              continent
   broad facing of blue satin.
                                                                                               • proud of its more than 200 000 graduates. More than 97% of Wits graduates obtain
Graduands’ Gowns                                                                                 permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
• 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.               • renowned for its balanced approach to all disciplines. Half of all enrolments are in the
• The gown for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is scarlet, after the University of            Science, Engineering and Technology fields
  London pattern.                                                                              • proud of it academics who wrote four research articles that are ranked in the world’s top
• The gown for a senior doctorate is the same as that for the PhD, but with a gold               0.1% best articles in 2016
  satin facing on each side of the gown and with the sleeve button and cord in gold.
                                                                                               • pleased to collaborate with peers across 179 countries, including all the countries in Africa,
The Academic Hood                                                                                bar two. Outside of South Africa, Wits produces most of its research in collaboration with
The academic hood is the principal feature of the costume for holders of our degrees             leading universities and research centres in the world.
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.

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