VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY - Science Graduation Date: 22 July 2021 Time: 13:30 - Wits University
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VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
Science
Graduation Date: 22 July 2021
Time: 13:30
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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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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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FACULTY OF SCIENCE
ORDER OF PROCEDURE DEAN: PROFESSOR N CHETTY BSc Hons (Natal) MS PhD (Urbana-Champaign) MSAIP MASSAf
22 JULY 2021 AT 13:30
Master of Science
The audience will rise as the academic procession enters the hall and will FANI, Heritage Andile Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
remain standing until the Chancellor is in place RESEARCH REPORT: Prospecting archaeological mining sites using high resolution imagery and advanced
classification algorithms in Ziwa, Zimbabwe
FIXI, Anela Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
The Chancellor will constitute the congregation DISSERTATION: The role of permaculture in promoting sustainable livelihoods and ecological conservation: a study
of ISimangaliso Wetland Park in Umhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal
The Chancellor will welcome the graduands and guests FLEMING, Bridget Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: The status of GIS teaching in South African secondary schools including an evaluation of Free and
Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) using QGIS software and OpenStreetMap (OSM) data as teaching
Address to the congregation interventions
KHOZA, Busisiwe Geology
DISSERTATION: Tennis ball marker and related PGE mineralization in the Eastern Bushveld Complex, South Africa
Conferment of degrees
KONDLO, Lusanda Economic Geology
RESEARCH REPORT: The effect of the hydrothermal alteration associated with the Saffy East Fault on the UG2
The President of Convocation will address the graduates reef at Saffy Shaft of Lonmin Platinum, Western Limb of the Bushveld Complex
LENCWANE, Masego Hydrogeology
The Chancellor will dissolve the congregation RESEARCH REPORT: Investigation of hydro geochemical processes of groundwater at Royal Bafokeng platinum
mine in the bushveld igneous complex, South Africa
LETANTA, Disebo Motsheoa (with Distinction) Economic Geology
The audience will stand while Ihele is played RESEARCH REPORT: Application of sedimentological and gold assay data for resource estimation: a case study of
the Middelvlei Reef, Witwatersrand Basin (South Africa)
Members of the audience are requested to stand while the academic MACHEBELE, Prudence Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
RESEARCH REPORT: Mapping and examining the spatial dimensions of opportunity in Ekurhuleni metropolitan
procession leaves the hall and not to leave the hall before the end of the area: exploratory spatial analysis
ceremony. MAGAYA, Sinoxolo (with Distinction) Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: Indigenous Knowledge Systems cues essential in agricultural management and tracking
seasonality in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, South Africa
IMPORTANT NOTICE
MAKGALEMELE, Malesotse Cecilia (with Distinction)
In the event of load-shedding or power cuts, the Great Hall may become Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: Perspectives on the effectiveness of green buildings in climate change mitigation: a study of the
totally dark until the generator comes into City of Johannesburg
operation. MANGORO, Ngonidzashe Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: Sustainable solid waste management in South Africa: a study of the people¿s perceptions on the
impact of solid waste management on human health and the environment in the informal settlement of Diepsloot,
Johannesburg, South Africa
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MAPILOKO, Mabatho (with Distinction) Economic Geology TSHIGOLI, Thivhafuni Portia Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
RESEARCH REPORT: The geology of the southwestern part of the Uitloop Farm, northern limb of the Bushveld RESEARCH REPORT: Mapping crop types in Levubu area of Limpopo using Landsat 8 and Sentinel-2 sensing data
Complex, Limpopo, South Africa
TSHISHONGE, Vhuthu Hydrogeology
MASEKO, Mduduzi Innocent Archaeology RESEARCH REPORT: Hydrogeochemical assessment of the Jeffreys Arch Domain, Eastern Cape, South Africa
DISSERTATION: Sacred spaces: rock paintings of the Komati-LiGwa study area, Mpumalanga
VAN HEYDE, Kyle Daniel Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
MASELELA, Hunadi Kebone Pelican Geology DISSERTATION: An investigation of perceptions of single-use plastics in South Africa: a case study of the University
DISSERTATION: Petrographic, whole-rock geochemical and ¿34S study of the Neoarchaean Black Reef at the of the Witwatersrand
Carletonville Goldfield, South Africa: Implications for fluid circulation and Au mobilisation
MBATHA, Audrey Mmatebogo Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing MANYAKA, Seyco (Posthumously) Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
RESEARCH REPORT: Identifying the determinants of housing prices in the City of Johannesburg for the year 2012: DISSERTATION: House as a claim to citizenship in the post-apartheid Alexandra
a spatial analysis approach
MOABELO, Maserole Elvis Hydrogeology
RESEARCH REPORT: Hydrogeological study of the Glencoe Corobrik factory site, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Bachelor of Science Honours
Africa
BAATJIES, Kamogelo Nastassja Palaeontology
MOREMOHOLO, Matseliso Archaeology
DISSERTATION: Retaining indigenous values of built heritage: a case of Makgabeng, Limpopo Province, South
Africa BABUTSI, Mosarwa Palaeontology
MOSHE, Karyn Rene' Archaeology BOPAPE, Malesela Meshaclick Geophysics
DISSERTATION: "Oh Africa, long and much-neglected Africa, to what a state of misery art thou sunk?": a study of
the archival and household remains of the Wesleyan Missionary, Thomas Hodgson AD 1823 BORRETT, Jason Robert (with Distinction) Geology
MUZHAMBI, Desire Marandela Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies CASSIM, Ameera Palaeontology
DISSERTATION: The global geographies of mining and local expectations: the case study of a new coal mine
project in Makhado Limpopo DILDAR, Jureya Geology
NHAMUTOLE, Nelson Ernesto (with Distinction) Palaeontology
DISSERTATION: Fossil woods from the Permian and Triassic of Mozambique: taxonomy, palaeocology and FRAZER, Brad (with Distinction) Geology
geoconservation
GAFFURI SOTO, Nicole Psychology
NTSULUMBANA, Nyameko Herminius Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: Evaluation of the quality of public participation in the environmental impact assessment reports HLONGOANE, Nthabiseng Khensani Geology
(EIARs) of renewable energy projects in the Northern Cape province of South Africa
KGANYAGO, Moloko Bernice Mmantutule Psychology
OBERMEYER, Paul Grant Geology
DISSERTATION: Sedimentary and structural evidence for basin partitioning in the Waterpan and Modderfontein KHANYILE, Nikelo Sinenhlanhla Geology
members of the Turffontein Subgroup, Witwatersrand Supergroup
RAY, Michael Eden Geology KWAMBANA, Gabrielle Kudakwashe Geology
DISSERTATION: Petrography, Geochemistry and Mica Mineral Chemistry of Granites and Granophyres from the
Mutue Fides-Stavoren Tin Field, the Lebowa Granite Suite LOONAT, Muhammad Geology
SIBANDA, Selina Economic Geology LURULI, Lutendo Geology
RESEARCH REPORT: The petrochemistry of the arcadia pegmatites of the Harare Greenstone Belt of Zimbabwe.
Implications on genesis and mineral exploration on pegmatites MABENA, Paula Zanele Geology
SNYMAN, Pascal Ludwig Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
MABUNDA, Shiluva Geology
DISSERTATION: Phenological advance in the South African Namaqualand Daisy Bloom over the past decades
STAPLEY, Thomas (with Distinction) Geology MADISHA, Lebogang Geophysics
DISSERTATION: The Gbongogo gold prospects, northern Cote d 'Ivoire: constraints on ore genesis and structural
evolution MAKGOBOTLOANE, Keketso Gwen Geology
MAKUWA, Nicolene Nyarai Palaeontology and Geology
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MANGANYI, Ripfumelo Tracy Palaeontology RATHEBE, Motlatsi Stephen Geology
MAPHANDA, Dakalo Portia Palaeontology and Geology RATHOKANE, Thato Portia Palaeontology
MASALESA, Rebone Psychology REDDY, Kerry-leigh Paige Archaeology
MASEKWA, Kamogelo (with Distinction) Palaeontology SCHOMMARZ, Armin Geology
MASHALA, Prudence Granny Geology SIBISI, Mbalenhle Geology
MASIU, Tshepang Geology SWIGELAAR, Aäron Colin Geology
MATHIVHA, Dolly Geology TAMILO, Elvis Nkwangho (with Distinction) Geophysics
MENSCHY, Katya Nadia Psychology TSOENYANE, Selemeng Geology
MOKGOBINYANE, Resego Kelebeletse Palaeontology VILAKAZI, Thabang Phuqu Geophysics
MOKONO, Khutšo Selokela Palaeontology
MOLOKO, Thato Palaeontology Bachelor of Science
MOLOTSI, Lebohang Psychology ABAM, Pleasant Kauter FAKO, Kealeboga Mme
MOMBE, Tariro Geology BALOYI, Alette Khanimamba FAKUDE, Ncedo
MOOA, Phuthanang Faith Geology BALOYI, Hlovokane Bridget FERNANDES, Ariel Stefanie Teixeira
MOOPEN, Atashni (with Distinction) Palaeontology BHYAT, Uthmaan GAFFANE, Mokgatjane
MPUNGOSE, Nondumiso Sanelisiwe Psychology BOATENG, Lennox GOOLAM, Tasmiyah
MUDAU, Ammbonaho Pfariso Geology BOMELA, Anathi GOVENDER, Keane
MUKWEVHO, Lingululani Veronica Geology BOZO, Inganathi GOVINDSAMY, Neevesh
MUNONOKA, Laetitia Peme Benemunonoka (with Palaeontology BUTHELEZI, Nontobeko Lynda Valerie GQEBA, Sichumiso Zimi
Distinction)
CALLAN, Tayla GQWEDE, Siphelele Loyiso
NTSOAHAE, Naledi Geology
CHABALALA, Ndzalama HARRIS, Wade
PESTANA, Christopher Palaeontology
DAYA, Bhavish Parshotam HIBBERT, Jordan
PHAAHLA, Lethabo Geology
DAYALALL, Jivika HILLEBRAND, Matthew Aidan
PILLAY, Joshua Mark (with Distinction) Geophysics
DLAMINI, Sandiswa Malangeni HLABANGANE, Sihle Gugu
PITJADI, Moelelwa Mohlago Geology
DU PLESSIS, Thea-Leonie HLAHLA, Dimakatso Lauretta
POELINCA, Simona Terezia Geology
DZIMBANHETE, Charmaine Ruvimbo HLATSHWAYO, Simphiwe
QHETSO, Naledi Bruce Geology
ERWEE, Adam Jacobus HLOPHE, Busisiwe
RADEBE, Sibusisiwe Ruth Geophysics
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HLUNGWANI, Vumundzuku MABASO, Sisekelo Creswell MAPHANGA, Immaculate Siphosinhle MITCHELL, McKinnley Ramon
HOLUBEVA, Alina MACE, Nelisile Noluthando MAPITJA, Mokgadi Naledi MITHAGARE, Farhaan
HOOSEN, Isa MACHABI, Faith Cute MAPURISA, Vimbai Loniah MKHIZE, Nqobile
JACENI, Khanya Alcort MACHAKAIRE, Tadiwanashe Micah MARUMO, Kamohelo Millicent MKHIZE, Siyabonga Lindumusa
JANKELOW, Aimee Sarah MACKADE, Thabang MASANABO, Phindile Sandy MKHWANAZI, Sanelisiwe
JIKEKA, Zinathi Siyanda MADLOKAZI, Sivenathi MASANGO, Bontle MMUSI, Kutloano Caroline
JUGLAL, Kerisa MADUNA, Dimpho MASETLANA, Tebogo Itumeleng MNGAMBI, Sinazo Zimbini
KAMINA, Shama Kabala MADWE, Noncedo MASHABA, Khayelihle MNISI, Noluthando
KEKANA, Maletjema Thakgalang MAEBANA, Thapelo MASHIGO, Masechaba Daisy MODIBEDI, Oarabile Winnie
KGOSIDINTSI, Kutlwano Valencia MAFARALALA, Paballo Obedience MATABANE, Florence Pelaelo MOEPCOE, Tendani Mamotshegoa
KHALISHWAYO, Zinhle Happiness MAGAGULA, Zethu Felicity MATHABELA, Emmanuel MOGALE, Goitseone Andronicah
KHAN, Aadila Khatoon MAHLANGU, Samuel Well MATHOHO, Thembanimudzimu Norah MOGANE, Karabelo
KHAN, Akhtar Husain MAHLOKO, Mmotong Potego MATINE, Nelly Phumzile MOHLALA, Tsholofelo Yolanda
KHAN, Nazish MAHOPO, Makgabo Albertinah MATLALETSA, Refilwe Maselai MOKHUDU, Phuti Wendy
KHANYE, Katleho Nelson MAKGATI, Mpho MATSAUNG, Isaac Segolobe MOLOBO, Mamicky
KHANYILE, Blessing Thabiso MAKGOBOTLOANE, Keketso Given MATSHA, Aviwe MONYANE, Napo Shadrack
KHOSA, Xirhandziwa Letah MAKGOGA, Kineta MAUDA, Murendeni Rendi MORAFO, Refiloe Kamohelo
KRAAI, Mzimasi MAKHANI, Aluwani Ruth MAUMELA, Thendo Phuluso MORELE, Boikano Molalelo
KUVENGWAWASARA, Devias MAKHETHA, Julia Motseoa MAVIMBELA, Sandile Samuel MOSWANE, Michelle Ramadimetsa
KWINDA, Fhatani MAKONANO, Lutendo MAYISELA, Minenhle Peniel MOTAUNG, Paballo
KWINDA, Mudanalo MALAHLELA, Refeletse Prudence MAZIBUKO, Noluthando Elaine MOYANA, Khaya Monica
LEDWABA, Shoki MALEBO, Mmapaseka Amogelang MBEDZI, Mary Emma MOYO, Nomagugu Naledi
LEKGAU, Tshegofatso Ramadimetje MALESA, Kgadi Pearl MEADOWS, Saskia Sydney MPEBE, Lehlogonolo Whitney
LEKULA, Uyanda MALOKA, Maleho Kgaogelo Elizabeth MEYI, Qaqamba Wandiswa MPELANE, Chuma
LERONI, Teagan (with Distinction) MALULEKE, Xihlamariso Precious MEYISWA, Khanya MPFUMBA, Pfariso
LESEKA, Thapelo Megan MANDIZVIDZA, Lilyossa Takunda MGWEDLANYANA, Aphelele MPHAHO, Lehlogonolo
LESLIE-MILLER, Victoria MANYOBE, Rixongile Lednah MISTRY, Nikhil Jayant MPHELA, Abigail
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MTHEMBI, Buti NGOBENI, Dzunani Verona PHOOKO, Kgaogelo SHAKU, Mokgohlwe Dimpho
MTSHALI, Ntokozo Zinhle NGOMANE, Glenance PIKE, Kathryn Audrey SHANGE, Phumla Xolisile
MUFAMADI, Takalani Orifha NGQWEBO, Sinesipho PILLAY, Alexandra Rose SHIBA, Khululiwe Primrose
MUKWEVHO, Lutendo NGUBANE, Samukelisiwe PILLAY, Dhasivan Ravindran SHUMBA, Alexis
MUKWEVHO, Takalani NHLABATHI, Lindokuhle RABOLAO, Kgatliso Nthabiseng SIBIYA, Zoleka Evidence Nokwazi
MULADI, Sandra Lufuno NHOSE, Babalwa Angela RABOYA, Mita SINCLAIR-BLACK, Meghan
MULENGA, Thabelo NKAMBULE, Nonhlanhla RADEBE, Mhlengi Jabulile SINGO, Thembani
MULONGO, Kabila Makonga NKONOANE, Kamogelo Simon RADEBE, Sithembiso Reginald SKOSANA, Nonkululeko Witnes
MUNIEN, Kristen Nicole NKOSI, Langelihle Msawenkosi RAMBUDA, Tamia Hope SLAUGHTER, Caitlyn Leah
MUNRO, Joshua (with Distinction) NOROLELA, Cwengile RAMPEDI, Mosenya Mokgadi SMUTS, Isabelle
MUTLE, Njabulo NORTON, Sidney Gage RAMPYAPEDI, Napoleon Maropeng SONGWANE, Mzamani Joseph
MVELASE, Sinethemba Sibahle NTSHABELE, Tshimologo Precious RANDELA, Dzivhuluwani Rudolph SONQOLO, Zandi
NAICKER, Claudia Kathryn NTSHANGASE, Menzi Olwethu Lungani Daryl RANGASAMY, Mayuri STEIN, Emma
NAIDOO, Akira NYANTABANA, Gloria Mapendo RASEPHALI, Tlotliso SUKA, Hashmeel
NAIDOO, Keasha NYATONDO, Thenjiwe Cindy RASHID, Arooba TAYLOR, Matthew Warwick
NAIDOO, Riyanta NYIKADZINO, Rutendo REDDY, Kerry-leigh Paige THOMAS, Bradley Ray
NDHLOVU, Sebenzile NZIMELA, Yola Siyamthanda RIBANE, Ntokozo Given TOKWANA, Bontle Christina
NDHOU, Faith Mulalo OBIDA, Kevin ROOPLAL, Samista Kim TREVIS, Brandon Rephael
NDLANGAMANDLA, Andile Neville OHONBA, Esohe Itohan Aderonke RUBUSHE, Sisipo Sukoluhle TSALONG, Qetelo
NDLAZI, Njabulo Sabatha Isaac OLEKANTSE, Tinashe RUSSO, David Ezra TSOTETSI, Thapelo Godfrey
NDLOVU, Gugulethu Geraldine OMAR, Muhammad Aakil SEBAKENG, Botsisang Goitsemang TWANI, Yonela
NDLOVU, Zinhle PAHAD, Zahrah SEBASTIAN, Mistral VAN DER MERWE, Emma (with Distinction)
NDOU, Phindulo PANCHOO, Kirithi SEEDAT, Naseeha VENGASAMY, Povidhan
NEDZAMBA, Seani Romeo PATEL, Yaseera SEEMA, Naledi VETTEN, Lwan Stewart
NEMAORANI, Dakalo Venon Mashudu PETERSEN, Cher Son'e SELEBOGO, Morwadi VILAKAZI, Tshepo
NEMAVHADWE, Malamba PHASHA, Thato SEMA, Dimakatso Charmaine WENTZEL, Sarah Anne
NGCOZA, Vuyelwa Hope PHOKANE, Dineo Masani Patience SEVELL, Craig Andre XUBUZANE, Cawekazi
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14 15YUSUF, Mohammed Shahid ZULU, Malwande Majesty GRADUATION AWARDS
ZONDO, Zwakele Pearl ZULU, Ziyanda Nhlanganiso Mvelo FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Prizes to be presented at the Faculty’s prize giving ceremony
Anthony Scarrott Prize in Geology:
This prize of R1 000.00 is awarded annually to the most deserving third year student in Geology and is to be used
for the purchase of books or instruments as approved by the School of Geosciences. The Anthony Scarrott prize
was established by Mr and Mrs H Scarrott in memory of their son who was a Wits BSc graduate in Geology.
David Ezra Russo
EnviroServ Laboratory Prize:
This prize of R1 000.00 is awarded for the best laboratory work performed by a student majoring in Chemistry III.
Joshua Munro
John Wellington Prize:
This prize of a R1 000.00 is awarded annually to a student in either the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of
Humanities for outstanding work in the final undergraduate course in the School of Geography, Archaeology and
Environmental Studies. It was endowed in 1975 by past students to mark the late Professor JH Wellington's
eightieth birthday.
Samista Kim Rooplal
Peter D Tyson:
This prize of R1 000.00 is awarded for outstanding work in the climatology course offered within the School of
Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies. The award is in recognition of the commitment of Professor
Tyson to the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies and the recognition he enjoys as an
outstanding and internationally recognized scholar in the field of climatology.
Samukelisiwe Ngubane
SA Geophysical Association Award:
This prize of R2 500.00, donated by the SA Geophysical Association, is made to the most outstanding student in
Geophysics.
Joshua Mark Pillay
Elvis Nkwangho Tamilo
School of Geosciences for Geology III:
This prize of R1 750.00 is awarded annually for outstanding performance in Geology III.
Joshua Munro
School of Geosciences for Honours in Geochemistry or Geology:
This prize of R2 000.00 is awarded annually for outstanding performance in Geology or Geochemistry Honours.
Jureya Dildar
The John and Coral Handley Geological Mapping Prize for Geology III:
A prize of R2 500.00 is awarded to each of the two students obtaining the highest marks for the major geological
mapping project in their third year of study. This prize is made possible through a bequest to the University by
distinguished alumnus Dr John Handley, who placed great value on field-based skills development.
Joshua Munro
Lindokuhle Nhlabathi
Wyndham Prize for Physiology III:
This prize of R750.00 is awarded to the most distinguished student completing a Physiology III course in the Faculty
of Science. The prize is in memory of Professor Cyril Wyndham, former Head of the Department of Physiology.
Teagan Leroni
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16 17OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF SCIENCE … A MESSAGE TO OUR GRADUATES
Chancellor The mission of the Faculty of Science is to produce excellent graduate students who are equipped to make a
DR NJ DLAMINI MBChB (Natal) DBL (Unisa) MBA (Witwatersrand) IEC (USA) meaningful contribution broadly to society and are ready to undertake postgraduate studies at any university in the
world. A hallmark of our graduates is their independent, critical, creative and entrepreneurial thinking in the
Vice-Chancellor and Principal sciences, and a commitment to make this world a better place for all.
PROFESSOR Z VILAKAZI BSc (Manchester) MSc PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf FAAS
We strongly encourage you to continue your studies as a postgraduate student in the Faculty. We offer excellent
coursework and research programmes in a range of diverse areas extending from Astronomy through to Zoology.
Chairman of Council
The Faculty of Science is home to three out of the seven DSI/NRF funded Centres of Excellence at Wits, known
MR I SHONGWE BA (Wesleyan) MPhil (Oxford)
for their cutting-edge research in their respective focus areas. In addition, the Faculty has been chosen as the lead
institution by the Department of Science and Innovation to host the National eScience Postgraduate Teaching and
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Training Platform in the data sciences.
PROFESSOR R OSMAN BA (Witwatersrand) HDipEd BEd (Unisa) MEd PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf
Academic staff in the Faculty collaborate with leading universities and laboratories around the world. Many of our
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) postgraduate students spend time in overseas institutions as part of their postgraduate degrees and participate in
PROFESSOR L MORRIS BSc (Hons) (Witwatersrand) DPhil (Oxford) FRSSA FAAS MASSAf national and international conferences. Our researchers are active participants in some of the large global science
experiments and publish their work in some of the best international journals.
Registrar
MS CG CROSLEY BA HDipEd (Witwatersrand) BEd Hons (Unisa) MEd (Witwatersrand) Wits is committed to maintaining its ranking as a leading internationally renowned university producing work that is
visible to the entire world, and positively impactful on the ways in which we live our lives in the 21 st century. I hope
Chief Operating Officer you will join us in this exciting endeavour!
MR F SIBANYONI BSc (Eng) (Natal) MBA (Cape Town) PrEng SMICMEESA
Nithaya Chetty
Dean: Faculty of Science
Chief Financial Officer
MR PC DESAI BCom (University of Durban, Westville) BCompt. Hons (Unisa) CA (SA)
Dean of Student Affairs
MR JAP SEPTEMBER BA MPhil (Cape Town)
DEANS OF THE FACULTIES
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
PROFESSOR I VALODIA BCom (Unisa) BCom Hons (Natal) MSc (Lancaster) DEcon (KwaZulu-Natal)
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
PROFESSOR IR JANDRELL BSc (Eng) GDE PhD (Witwatersrand) IntPE(SA) PrEng FSAAE FSAIEE SMIEEE
Faculty of Health Sciences
PROFESSOR SA MADHI MBBCh MMed PhD (Witwatersrand) FCPaeds(SA)
Faculty of Humanities
PROFESSOR G STEVENS BA (Cape Town) BA Psych Hons MPsych (Western Cape) DLitt et Phil (Unisa)
Faculty of Science
PROFESSOR N CHETTY BSc Hons (Natal) MS PhD (Urbana-Champaign) MSAIP MASSAf
President of Convocation
S BOLON BA Hons MA (Witwatersrand)
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18 19NATIONAL 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.
20 21IHELE (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!).
22 23ACADEMIC 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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