Download - Graduation Date: 28 July 2021 Time: 13h30 - Wits University

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VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY

Commerce, Law & ManagementGraduation Date: 28 July 2021

Time: 13h30

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A MESSAGE TO GRADUATESFROM THE CHANCELLOR

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

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 fi elds 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 DlaminiChancellorWits University

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Gaudeamus igiturJuvenes dum sumusPost jucundum juventutemPost molestam senectutemNos habebit humus.

Ubi sunt qui ante nosIn mundo fuere?Vadite ad superosTransite in inferosHos si vis videre.

Vita nostra brevis estBrevi fi nietur.Venit mors velociterRapit nos atrociterNemini parcetur.

Vivat academiaVivant professoresVivat membrum quodlibetVivat membra quaelibetSemper sint in fl ore.

Vivant omnes virginesFaciles, formosae.Vivant et mulieresTenerae amabilesBonae laboriosae.

Vivant et republicaet qui illam regit.Vivat nostra civitas,Maecenatum caritasQuae nos hic protegit.

Pereat tristitia,Pereant osores.Pereat diabolus,Quivis antiburschiusAtque irrisores.

Let us rejoice thereforeWhile we are young.After a pleasant youthAfter a troublesome old ageThe earth will have us.

Where are theyWho were in the world before us?You may cross over to heavenYou may go to hellIf you wish to see them.

Our life is briefIt will be fi nished shortly.Death comes quicklyAtrociously, it snatches us away.No one is spared.

Long live the academy!Long live the teachers!Long live each male student!Long live each female student!May they always fl ourish!

Long live all maidensEasy and beautiful!Long live mature women also,Tender and loveableAnd full of good labor.

Long live the StateAnd the One who rules it!Long live our CityAnd the charity of benefactorsWhich protects us here!

Let sadness perish!Let haters perish!Let the devil perish!Let whoever is against our schoolWho laughs at it, perish!

A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL

GAUDEAMUS

Dear Wits Graduand

Congratulations on successfully completing your academic programme at Wits, the premier university in Africa.

You are now a member of an elite group of graduates of this august institution. Our more than 200 000 alumni are at the cutting

edge of excellence, both locally and internationally in business, the public sector, the academy, and civil society. Today, you become a

member of that illustrious community.

Over the past 99 years, Wits has grown into one of the leading universities on the continent and a globally respected institution for its teaching and learning, knowledge creation and generation, and social impact. It has shaped the lives of many and changed society for good. You are now an integral part of this proud and enduringlegacy.

Wits is renowned for its intellectual leadership and for nurturing critical thinkers, creative innovators, problem-posers and problem solvers. Your success has furthered our commitment to equipping the next generation of leaders with the skills and determination that you will need to fi nd innovative and sustainable solutions to the pressing problems of the 21st Century.

As a Wits graduate, you had access to an exceptional educational experience. You have been exposed to a world-class academic and research programme and a vibrant community that makes you a true global citizen. You have been part of an institution that generates cutting-edge knowledge and innovation for South Africa and the world. It is now time for you to step into the world and use that experience, for good.

We know that you will enter the next stage of your journey with the determination to build a better society tomorrow. I want to encourage you to remain a part of the Wits family by participating in our alumni programme and by further advancing the reputation of your alma mater.

Best wishes for the next steps of your journey.

Professor Zeblon VilakaziVice-Chancellor and PrincipalWits University

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ORDER OF PROCEDURE28 JULY 2021 AT 13:30

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

The Chancellor will constitute the congregation

The Chancellor will welcome the graduands and guests

Address to the congregation

Conferment of degrees

The President of Convocation will address the graduates

The Chancellor will dissolve the congregation

The audience will stand while Ihele is played

Members of the audience are requested to stand while the academic procession leaves the hall and not to leave the hall before the end of the ceremony.

IMPORTANT NOTICEIn the event of load-shedding or power cuts, the Great Hall may become totally dark until the generator comes intooperation.

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FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT

DEAN: PROFESSOR I VALODIA BCom (Unisa) BCom Hons (Natal) MSc (Lancaster) DEcon (KwaZulu-Natal) Master of Commerce COURDENT, Aurelie Jeanne (with Distinction) Business Sciences/Finance RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of algorithmic trading on market quality: evidence from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange DAVIES, Ellen Lilian Dorothy Development Theory and Policy RESEARCH REPORT: Gendered patterns and trends in the manufacturing sector in South Africa, 2006-2015 DRESSELHAUS, Erika Magret Economics RESEARCH REPORT: A walk down the middle lane of the Median Voter Theorems Origins KALUBA, Mwangele (with Distinction) Business Sciences/Finance RESEARCH REPORT: The predictive power of market volatility for momentum profits on the JSE KELEPU, Chumisa Audrey Information Systems RESEARCH REPORT: IS employees perceptions of gender-based power politics and its impact on women in IS: a case of South African Bank KILDAIRE, Kyle Wayne Accounting RESEARCH REPORT: The determinants of earnings growth for firms on the JSE - an empirical analysis KUWORNU, Elinam (with Distinction) Marketing RESEARCH REPORT: Factors influencing Ankara fabric purchase among Generation Y consumers in South Africa MADUKA, Nyasha Philipa Accounting (Taxation) RESEARCH REPORT: A critical analysis on BEPS: reflections on South Africa MAHARAJ, Thareshma Business Sciences/Marketing DISSERTATION: Factors influencing viewer's intention to adopt on-demand TV: a study in Johannesburg, South Africa MAOKE, Mohale Accounting (Taxation) RESEARCH REPORT: A critical analysis of the South African Income Tax Act with regards to the taxation of financial instruments: In particular derivatives MIA, Aisha Bibi (with Distinction) Taxation RESEARCH REPORT: Automatic exchange of tax information and the right to privacy: a South African constitutional analysis MOJAPELO, Mologadi Raesetja Economics RESEARCH REPORT: Public debt and economic growth: does institutional quality matter? MPETE, Thato Accounting RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring segmental reporting in integrated reporting NKOSI, Zamaswazi Zinhle Business Sciences/Finance RESEARCH REPORT: Arbitrage pricing theory by macroeconomic variables on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

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NYAKURUKWA, Kingstone (with Distinction) Business Sciences/Finance RESEARCH REPORT: Can a 280-character message explain stock returns? Evidence from the JSE PHIRI, Mxolisi Abednego Information Systems RESEARCH REPORT: Examining factors influencing the adoption of e-HRM in the South African public sector: an integrated Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory and trust perspective RIKHOTSO, Singita Eulendar Economics RESEARCH REPORT: Distortionary effects of increased tax rates on taxable income in South Africa SEPOTOKELE, Lungi Winnie Accounting RESEARCH REPORT: The relevance of nationality for stakeholder salience from a South African perspective SIGAUKE, Tanyaradzwa Accounting RESEARCH REPORT: An application of the audit committee effectiveness framework on JSE listed companies in South Africa SILBERMAN, Tammy Ariella Accounting RESEARCH REPORT: A multidimensional investigation into the effect of different ethical lenses on decision making by the CA (SA) professional VAN REENEN, Conrad Business Sciences/Finance RESEARCH REPORT: Quality minus junk on the JSE WEYER, Tamzin Marise Accounting RESEARCH REPORT: Corporate performance as reported by entities listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange YUSUF, Imraan (with Distinction) Economics RESEARCH REPORT: Perceived change in happiness and depressive symptoms

Master of Economic Science JONHASI, Tendai Milicent RESEARCH REPORT: Climate change and corporate Africa: assessing responses to climate change risks and opportunities by SMEs and MNCs in some parts of Africa LAMPARELLI, Daniela Serena (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: A cross-country analysis investigating the impact of global crises on the conduct of monetary policy NETSHIPALE, Dembe DISSERTATION: Competing theories of growth models and their forecast ability of actual output growth SITHOLE, Victor Sibanhle RESEARCH REPORT: An analysis of housing quality in South Africa: former vs non-former homeland areas ZVAWADA, Tanaka RESEARCH REPORT: Healthcare satisfaction and health care utilization in South Africa

Master of Laws ADONISI, Nontsikelelo Corporate Law RESEARCH REPORT: Reflections on prescribed officers' obligations in the mining sector under South African Corporate Law

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BOOYSEN, Caylin Maureen Tax Law RESEARCH REPORT: The notion of 'misuse and abuse' in section 80A (c) (ii) of the South African Income Tax Act and its effect on statutory interpretation DE JAGER, Chris (with Distinction) International Law RESEARCH REPORT: Corporate criminal liability for International crimes: is it time for progressive legal reform? DIEDERICKS, Christiaan (with Distinction) International Law RESEARCH REPORT: Context as an element of crimes against humanity and genocide: rethinking the state policy requirement DIKIYA, Gonjetso Dyupen (with Distinction) Information and Communications Law RESEARCH REPORT: Towards a comprehensive legal framework for data protection in cross-border online transactions in Malawi: a comparative analysis with South Africa DUBE, Heather Mzamiwa Commercial and Business Law RESEARCH REPORT: Understanding the functionality and risks associated with regulating Bitcoin: a comparative approach to international law EMMAMALLY, Zeenat (with Distinction) Human Rights Advocacy and Litigation RESEARCH REPORT: Slapping down SLAPP suits in South Africa: the role of advocacy and activism FASSER, Eron (with Distinction) International Law RESEARCH REPORT: 'I am become death, the destroyer of worlds': an analysis of the legal permissibility of nuclear weapons in cases of self-defence GIBBON, Ethan Miles Environmental Law RESEARCH REPORT: Analysing mine dust regulation in South Africa through the lens of the right to the environment GOVUZA, Atlegang Labour Law RESEARCH REPORT: A missed opportunity: separation of powers, judicial review and the limits on the president's powers to appoint and dismiss cabinet ministers in re: democratic alliance v president of the Republic of SA and others 2017 (4) SA 253 (GP) KATZAV, Gilad David (with Distinction) Commercial and Business Law RESEARCH REPORT: Imposing positive human rights obligations on private actors: a cosmic perspective LIMACHER, Lucien Jacques Dominique Environmental Law RESEARCH REPORT: The role and impact of the expert witness and evidence in criminal environmental cases and the need for a civil administrative penalty system MABASO, Nomfundo Bridgette Commercial and Business Law RESEARCH REPORT: Competition law and digital computing technologies - algorithms: the changing appearance of collusion including price discrimination MADIBA, Boitumelo Mathilda Labour Law RESEARCH REPORT: Limiting the right to privacy in the workplace: an employer's right to monitor electronic communications MAJONGWE, Kimberley Pamela Tichaona International Law RESEARCH REPORT: Protecting refugees in pandemics: an analysis of states' response to refugees during COVID-19 MAPITSA, Cosmo Pahlahle Commercial and Business Law RESEARCH REPORT: The infusion of constitutional values into South African contract law and the specific complexity thereof in commercial leases

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MARTIN, Blake Neal (with Distinction) General RESEARCH REPORT: Voluntary active Euthanasia in South Africa: a constitutional dilemma MATHABELE, Nyiko Marlene Corporate Law RESEARCH REPORT: Financial assistance to directors and inter-related companies in terms of Section 45 of the South African Companies Act 71 of 2008 MOKWENA, Malehu Saliah General RESEARCH REPORT: The journalistic exclusion in Section 7 of the Protection of Personal Information Act MOODLEY, Ovashni Information and Communications Law RESEARCH REPORT: Privacy rights in the public space: does a social media presence diminish the individual's right to privacy in South African law? MPANZA, Zandile Labour Law RESEARCH REPORT: The right to strike in public and essential services: a comparative study MTAMBARA, Rudo Noleen (with Distinction) International Law RESEARCH REPORT: A review of the death penalty in Zimbabwe from an international law perspective MUSARURWA, Listeron Commercial and Business Law RESEARCH REPORT: The post commencement finance as a critical component in business rescue procedures NAIDOO, Ashandraé Chereze Commercial and Business Law RESEARCH REPORT: The role of corporate governance and bank supervision in the collapse of banks in South Africa NAIR, Alex Velan General RESEARCH REPORT: Unfair dismissals of fixed-term employees: the relationship between statutory compensation and contractual damages NEMBUDANI, Rembuluwani Corporate Law RESEARCH REPORT: Are the enforcement limitations of the corporate constitution clear under the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008? RODDA, Nino General RESEARCH REPORT: Legal protection of strategic water source areas in South Africa SETABOLA, Mogale Ezekiel International Law RESEARCH REPORT: Unpacking international agreements of a technical, administrative or executive nature under the South African Constitution SPENTZOURIS, Penelope Pensions Law RESEARCH REPORT: The legal duty of the board of a retirement fund to identify, locate and pay beneficiaries TARUVINGA, Chester General RESEARCH REPORT: The constitutionality of the 'Pay Now Argue Later' rule in terms of Section 164 of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 in relation to Section 25(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 THOTHELA, Tebogo General RESEARCH REPORT: "The cost of living": the Gauteng Department of Health's ability to fulfil its Section 27 constitutional obligations in light of its rising medical litigation claims

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Bachelor of Accounting Science Honours ABE, Peace Oluwafumike

NDLOVU, Siphesihle Karabo

AMBELAL, Mahir Yasvant

PILLAY, Adele

DA MATA, Dino Marco

RAPHADU, Mpya Aaron

EVERITT, Chad Michael

SEEDAT, Zakiyyah

GERSOHN, Carly

SHOBA, Mandlenkosi Marvelous

JIMU, Tatenda Blessing

SINGH, Kiyara

JOMAIRWA, Tatenda Sue

STEENKAMP, Amy Catherine Regina

KHAILE, Tlhalefo

TSHIVHASE, Mavhungu

MAHADEW, Kashmira

ZHOU, Jennifer

NDLOVU, Martha Lesedi

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours ABDULLA, Zakiyyah

Business Sciences/Human Resources

AKINKUGBE, Simeon Ayomide Oluyele

Information Systems

ARJUNAN, Alicia

Business Sciences/Insurance and Risk Management

AYAYA, Rollins Gutsuru

Business Finance

BACHU, Kiana

Applied Development Economics

BALOYI, Lindiwe Patience


BALOYI, Masana


BANDA, Mphaso (with Distinction)

Business Finance

BANGAZA, Naledi (with Distinction)

Information Systems

BATIDZIRAI, Nyasha Blessing

Information Systems

BESTER, Christian James (with Distinction)

Business Finance

BOHATA, Katleho


BOTE, Rufaro Linda

Business Sciences/Marketing

BUNDUKI, David-Pierre Kapyanzaaza

Business Sciences/Management

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BUNGANE, Ndimenhle


BUX, Ahmed Yusuf

Business Finance

BUYS, Ndiliso Erna


CACHALIA, Muhammed


CHAKANE, Malodi Roseline


CHAMANE, Thato Nkululeko


CHAMPION, Sicelo Gregory (with Distinction)


CHANDRAPREGAAS-MAHARAJ, Shivesh

Information Systems

CHEN, Yi


CHENG, Joy (with Distinction)


CHETTY, Leah

Economics

CHIKURI, Ruvimbo Belinda


CHINGWARU, Lolwethu Rumbidzai

Business Finance

CHIPETEKURE, Obey

Business Finance

CHIRWA, Jolame Lovers

Information Systems

CHUENE, Karabo Hope (with Distinction)


DAWOOD, Faheemah

Business Finance

DAYA, Kavita Kishan


DAYA, Viresh Pradipkumar (with Distinction)

Business Finance

DE CASTRO, Ricardo Da Silva

Business Finance

DIKISO, Ayabulela Thembakazi


DILIKA, Konzuluntu

Business Finance

DIOMA, Remofilwe Omphemetse


DORFLING, Daniel Francois


EDERI, Eidan (with Distinction)


ELTRINGHAM, Bradley Richard (with Distinction)

Business Finance

FASSER, Justin

Business Finance

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FAWCETT, Michael Rhys


FERREIRA, Kelly Robyn (with Distinction)


FODO, Sixolisiwe


FORESTO, Anis

Economics

FREDERICKS, Keenan Joshua Evans


FUTCHER, Chad David


GARDA, Amaarah


GCUMISA, Nokuthula Pretty


GOLDBERG, Ariel Raffy

Economics

GOTTLIEB, Dallan Jake (with Distinction)


GOUWS, Brendon (with Distinction)

Business Finance

GOVENDER, Karissa


GOVENDER, Nerena


GUTTA, Tahseen (with Distinction)


GWENZI, Elias


HARIPERSAD, Reeyaaz

Information Systems

HEERABHAI, Jaina (with Distinction)

Business Finance

HLOPHE, Edmond Mpho


HUYSAMER, Julia Ann (with Distinction)

Economics

ISMAIL, Faatimah Zahraa (with Distinction)


ISMAIL, Naaila

Business Finance

IZEREL, Kerry (with Distinction)

Information Systems

JASSAT, Maseeha (with Distinction)


JOSEPH, Michael Julian


KABISOSO, Muyamba

Business Finance

KAFUNDA, Walusungu (with Distinction)


KALAMORE, Thato

Business Finance

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KALINDA, Ashley

Economics

KAMUPIRA, Faith

Economics

KASHILA, Noella Lusamba

Business Finance

KEEBINE, Tshegofatso (with Distinction)


KEKANA, Loveness Mmamodila


KHANYILE, Nkosephayo Nobubele


KHANYILE, Nkuli Itumeleng

Economics

KIKILLUS, Chloé-Marie (with Distinction)


KITAMIRIKE, James Christopher Kulubya

Business Finance

KLITZNER, Ariella (with Distinction)

Business Finance

KONDO, Primrose Teerai Mutsvunguma

Business Finance

KRINSKY, Jezri


KRONENBERG, Joshua


LAKAJE, Thatolla Rudolph

Information Systems

LANE-MITCHELL, Christopher Gary (with Distinction)


LEBELOANE, Omphemetse Vincent


LEGOABE, Molebogeng

Business Finance

LEONG, Tyra (with Distinction)

Business Finance

LIN, Runxin (with Distinction)

Business Finance

LOBETTI, Francesca Maria (with Distinction)


LOONAT, Rumaysaa (with Distinction)


LOPES, Julia Solange


MAAKE, Tshegofatso


MABUZA, Jabulani Patrick


MADONSELA, Butana Siph'esihle

Business Finance

MADWANTSI, Siyanda

Business Finance

MAETANE, Themba Walter


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MAFAMADI, Tshisikhawe Lorraine


MAFELA, Mpho


MAGNUSSEN, Teegan Ashleigh (with Distinction)

Business Finance

MAHAO, Lekoetse (with Distinction)


MAJA, Tebogo Oscar

Economics

MAKATU, Rakao Reuben


MAKENA, Thuto Enolofatseng

Business Finance

MAKGATHO, Reabetswe Moipone

Business Finance

MAKHATHINI, Zanele


MALAKALAKA, Mosibudi Kgodiso


MALULEKE, Lethabo Makhanani

Business Finance

MALULEKE, Risuna Owen


MAMANYUHA, Zwiakonadzea Zinako


MANCA, Dimpho Vinnecentia


MANDLASE, Mbuso

Economics

MANUEL, Matthew Leonard (with Distinction)

Business Finance

MAROGA, Mmaphasha Pauline

Business Finance

MASANGU, Ishmael Fanelo

Business Finance

MASHABA, Lebohang


MASHIANE, Thulani

Business Finance

MASHILE, Mogau Lucky

Information Systems

MASIA, Willie Shemane (with Distinction)


MASON, Robert Bruce

Information Systems

MATEMERA, Beulah (with Distinction)


MATEREKE, Ngonidzashe Nkosikhona

Business Finance

MATHABELA, Mthetheleli Donald


MAVHUNGA, Funanani Nkosinathi

Business Finance

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MAVUNDLA, Nothando Nobuhle Lindokuhle


MAVUNDLA, Precious Vamisile


MBATHA, Vusumuzi David (with Distinction)


MBONAMBI, Siphesihlesl Lethukthula


MBUTHO, Landiwe Nolisa


MEERHOLZ, Yasmin Paola

Economics

MGIBA, Tintswalo Camilla


MHLAMBI, Lwazi Lungile (with Distinction)

Business Finance

MIRUKA, Dorothy Anyango


MISSING, Daniel (with Distinction)

Business Finance

MITCHELL, Timothy George

Information Systems

MKHIZE, Nombuso Amanda

Information Systems

MNDEBELE, Siphiwe Brian (with Distinction)

Information Systems

MOFOMME, Sakhisizwe Mofomme Gordon

Business Finance

MOHLABANE, Lofentse


MOHLAKOANA, Moeketsi

Business Finance

MOLOTO, Pheladi Dina

Information Systems

MONGALO, Theodora Thandekile


MONNAKGOTLA, Zandile Jane Buhle


MONYAMANE, Gift Bonolo

Business Finance

MOODLEY, Larissa


MOODLEY, Sashni Santoshi


MOODLEY, Shanice Kiara (with Distinction)

Business Finance

MORAPELI, Maipato Christina

Economics

MORGAN, Dillon Kaolin


MOTSOANE, Boitumelo Joy


MPHAHLELE, Kgaugelo Makuduwele


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MTHEMBU, Sithelo Sibonakaliso


MTOLO, Jemmy Mpadinyana

Information Systems

MUSHAIKWA, Orwell Tendaishe

Information Systems

MUTAVDZIC, Aleksandra

Information Systems

MUYANGAYANGA, Harvey Josue Iragi

Information Systems

NAIDOO, Talya (with Distinction)


NCIWENI, Amanda Innocentia

Information Systems

NDABA, Fanelesibonge Patricia


NDLAZI, Nontsikelelo (with Distinction)


NDUNGWANE, Nompumelelo Fortunate


NERWICH, Gidon Michael

Business Finance

NGEMA, Tsebo Knowledge


NGOBENI, Katekile


NGOBENI, Khanimambo


NGWENYA, Ilana


NJAKAZI, Menzi Ndumiso

Business Finance

NKUNA, Amukelani


NTLAKANA, Anelisa Nozinga


NYATHI, Siseko

Business Finance

OMAR, Sayed Ebrahim (with Distinction)


PADAYICHIE, Thivashkar Kishalin

Business Finance

PAKO, Reneilwe

Business Finance

PAPO, Leago

Economics

PATEL, Ismail

Information Systems

PHOSHOLI, Litswanelo Constance

Information Systems

PILLAY, Joshua George (with Distinction)


PILLAY, Ravi Shastri

Business Finance

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PILLAY, Thershlen

Business Finance

PILLAY, Uvershan Kayolin

Information Systems

POTELWA, Myezo Sivuyile


RADEBE, Palesa Nokulunga (with Distinction)


RAMATSOKU, Nelson Mohapi

Economics

RASEKOALA, Tebogo Daniel Motlhagare

Business Finance

RIP, Kyle Christopher (with Distinction)

Business Finance

SACHINDA, Tinashe Proud

Information Systems

SAIB, Hassan

Business Finance

SARRIS, Christine (with Distinction)


SEGOWA, Sekitla Ralph


SEIPHEMO, Thando Salome

Business Finance

SEKHWELA, Kgabo Jerry


SELAMOLELA, Kagiso

Business Finance

SELMAN, Cheryl-Lyn Rosanne


SENYOLO, Paballo Philly


SEY, Callum Alexander

Economics

SHABUDDIN, Usama

Information Systems

SHAI, Nthabiseng


SHILUBANE, Siphiwe Shiluva

Business Finance

SHIPYANA, Thulisile Ignetia

Information Systems

SIJADU, Samkele Ezenkosi


SINGH, Jaysha (with Distinction)

Information Systems

SITOLE, Siphesihle Grace


SOMTSEWU, Onke


SPENTZOURIS, Penelope (with Distinction)


STERZIK, Christopher Dillon

Information Systems

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STOGER, Ashleigh (with Distinction)

Economics

SUKA, Hashmeel

Business Finance

TABANE, Ramaredi Maryann, Rethabile


TEIXEIRA, Daniel Andre (with Distinction)

Business Finance

THOBAKGALE, Joy


THONGOANA, Mbongi Raymond


TLAGADI, Karabo

Business Finance

TLHABANELO, Kagiso Buntu

Business Finance

TSOTETSI, Dineo

Information Systems

VAN DER MERWE, Danica Shannon

Business Finance

VELEN, Natasha Desmoral


VINK, Tarryn (with Distinction)


VITHAL, Pranav


WARD, Bradyn Gregory (with Distinction)

Business Finance

WILLIAMS, Enikepo Titilola


WINTERSTEIN, Brigitte

Business Finance

XIMBA, Ntando


ZULU, Qinisoliyakhulula Mhlengi


ZUMA, Lusanda Nokhanya

Information Systems

ZUNGU, Mfundo Ntobeko

Business Finance

ZWANE, Gugulethu Precious

Economics

ZWANE, Teboho Mabel (with Distinction)


Bachelor of Economic Science with Honours BEZUIDENHOUT, Kathleen Nonnie

GRAHAM, Davide

DE VILLIERS, Joshua Daniel (with Distinction)

HLAPISI, Nthabiseng (with Distinction)

FITZPATRICK, Keaton Robert (with Distinction)

KEKANE, Lehlogonolo Solomon

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LAKHA, Bianca (with Distinction)

SEBUDI, Itumeleng Ramogabale

MABITSI, Kelebogile

SEILANE, Mpumelelo Walter

MLALAZI, Thabani

SHAMU, Mbali Nhlanhla Dorcas

MOKALAKE, Keamogetswe

SIBOYI, Lebo Joice (with Distinction)

MORWANE, Keletso

SIDAT, Sumaiya (with Distinction)

NDLOVU, Sandile Errol

SIDELO, Wanga

NYAMUTORA, Stephen Mabale

TSHABALALA, Cynthia

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OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY Chancellor DR NJ DLAMINI MBChB (Natal) DBL (Unisa) MBA (Witwatersrand) IEC (USA) Vice-Chancellor and Principal PROFESSOR Z VILAKAZI BSc (Manchester) MSc PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf FAAS Chairman of Council MR I SHONGWE BA (Wesleyan) MPhil (Oxford) Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) PROFESSOR R OSMAN BA (Witwatersrand) HDipEd BEd (Unisa) MEd PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) PROFESSOR L MORRIS BSc (Hons) (Witwatersrand) DPhil (Oxford) FRSSA FAAS MASSAf Registrar MS CG CROSLEY BA HDipEd (Witwatersrand) BEd Hons (Unisa) MEd (Witwatersrand) Chief Operating Officer MR F SIBANYONI BSc (Eng) (Natal) MBA (Cape Town) PrEng SMICMEESA 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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FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT

Situated in the heart of the most powerful economic hub on the African continent, drawing on the best academic talent in the region, and connected to the most influential social agents in the country, the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management offers an exciting and contemporary set of study programmes that grapple with the economic and social challenges of our country, and the economies across the globe. The Faculty’s academic programmes 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 development. The Faculty offers a unique opportunity to study and understand the complex developments in the economy and the social, legal and economic consequences of these patterns of development and growth.

The Faculty consists of six Schools:

• The School of Accountancy, • The School of Business Sciences, • The School of Economics and Finance, • The School of Law, • The Graduate School of Business Administration (Wits Business School), and • The Wits School of Governance

The Faculty offers three undergraduate programmes in Commerce:

1. a three-year Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), 2. a three-year Bachelor of Accounting Science (B.AccSc), and 3. a three-year Bachelor of Economic Science (B.EconSc).

Three undergraduate programmes are offered in Law:

1. a four-year LLB programme as a first degree for students wishing to study law 2. a three-year LLB programme for students who hold any prior degree but who have not completed any law

subjects, and 3. a two-year LLB programme for students who hold any prior degree who have law as a major subject.

In addition the Faculty offers its undergraduate B.Com degree on a part-time study basis through Wits Plus, which serves as a centre for part-time studies at Wits University.

At the postgraduate level the Faculty offers a full spectrum of honours degrees, postgraduate diplomas, Masters degrees and Ph.D programmes across its six Schools. The Faculty offers exciting opportunities for MBA and related qualifications in the Wits Business School - the most research-productive business school in South Africa - and public management and development degrees offered by the Wits School of Governance - the leading South African centre for public service postgraduate training. In addition to Doctoral degrees, Masters degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas are offered in Commerce, Accountancy, Taxation, Economics, Business Economics, Applied Development Economics and Policy, Law, and Management.

The Faculty has an extensive offering of short course programmes.

Our Faculty has consistently produced the best results in the final Board examination of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), our law graduates are sought after by the top legal firms and our economics and business sciences graduates are leaders in corporate management, policymaking, governance and regulatory institutions in South Africa.

Our researchers are at the cutting edge of global research on, among others, banking and finance, social entrepreneurship, the labour market, macroeconomics, inequality, human rights law, commercial law, constitutional law, information systems, governance, public finance and health economics.

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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 Anglo American; and Maria Ramos, South African economist, businesswoman and former CEO of the ABSA group.

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Emergency and Fire Plans during Graduations

1. In the event of an emergency and/or fire:

• The presiding official (Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice-Chancellor) will make an announcement requesting guests, graduands and staff to keep calm and remain seated;

• The Ushers will assist guests to proceed to the nearest Emergency exits in order to evacuate the Great Hall in an orderly fashion;

• Emergency exit signs are visible in red above all exit doors situated on your left and right hand sides as well as the back of the Hall;

• The Ushers will assist the elderly and disabled guests out of the building;• The academic procession on stage must exit through the back stage door;• Once outside the Great Hall all guests, graduands and staff must proceed to the main assembly

point on the piazza.

2. In the event of a Bomb threat

All bomb threats will be treated as real in order to protect lives and property and the premises will be evacuated immediately.

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF CONVOCATION

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrikaMaluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo,

Yizwa imithandazo yethu,Nkosi sikelelaThina lusapho lwayo.

Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso,O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho,O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso,Setjhaba sa, South Afrika — South Afrika.

Uit die blou van onse hemel,Uit die diepte van ons see,Oor ons ewige gebergtes,Waar die kranse antwoord gee,

Sounds the call to come together,And united we shall stand,Let us live and strive for freedomIn South Africa our land.

The Wits Choir

The Wits Choir has been under the direction of conductor and trainer, Dalene Hoogenhout, since 1995. Their repertoire is colourful and vibrant. They perform regularly at graduations and important ceremonies. The Wits Choir has toured internationally as well as playing host to other choirs here. They are also active in the community, undertaking choral outreach programmes.

Dear Wits Graduate,

There are a few defi ning moments in life – and it is without doubt that graduation is one of them!

Today, you enter the world as a graduate from one of the top universities on the African continent. You enter into a world fi lled with many challenges, but a world that is also fi lled with limitless possibilities.

May you meet all the challenges and opportunities that await you with pride, drive, passion, innovation, social-conscience and positive-purpose.

In addition to earning the degree conferred upon you today, you have also earned the right to be associated with a special group of individuals – the

Convocation of Wits University. Convocation represents all the degreed graduates of Wits and forms a vital link between the University and the global community in which it operates. Membership to Convocation is free and serves as an offi cial channel, allowing you, the members, to convey to the University management your views about the University. This membership comes with several unique privileges, which include nominating the Chancellor of the University. The Convocation Executive has two members on the Wits Council and maintains other regular contact with the University to ensure the voice of the Convocation is represented at the highest levels of The University.

There are approximately 200 000 Wits alumni worldwide. The distinction of our university is important to the prestige of our collective qualifi cations. We call upon you to nurture and enhance the value of your degree by promoting Wits’ image, preserving our values, and contributing towards our ongoing development, ensuring that we grow in stature as a globally competitive, proudly South African institution of higher learning.

Please engage with us via our numerous social media channels and keep connected with us so you can access career support, 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 BolonPresident of Convocation

Convocation is a statutory body that includes all graduates of the University.Convocation is the largest constituency of the University (since the founding of theUniversity in 1922, graduates number over 200 000). Its statutory mandate is to “…discuss and state its opinion upon any matters relating to the University includingmatters referred to it by the Council” and allows for the views of graduates to berepresented at the highest levels of governance of the University.

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IHELE (THE PROCESSION)

Ihele is known as the ‘Black’ Gaudeamus Igitur. In song, the writer, Mnomiya usesvery poetic language to describe a graduation ceremony. The soloist sings of the‘strange’ procession of people in long robes and head gear. The choir responds bysaying 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 willalso graduate like them one day. The song goes on to wish the graduates well and it ends with a resounding “Halala” (well done!).

IHELEWords and music by S.B.P. Mnomiya

AnhomFalalalaObani labo? Baphi Ahhom?

Ngibona bezaBeyikazelaBathwel ‘ongiyaneBavela kuphi na? Obani labo? OngqondongqondoOsibakhulu Yibo labo hhom!

Yini na leyo? IheleIhele lezingwazi zakithi Ahhom udwendweAhhomUdwendwe lwezingqwele zakithiNant’ iheleLongqondongqondoNant’ iheleLosibakhuluUdwendweUdwendwe Iwezingqwele zakithi

Who are those?Which, Falalala?

I see them comingWalking with swinging garmentsThey are wearing head ringsWhere do they come from?Who are those?They are people with knowledgeThey are people in authorityThese are the ones

What is that?It is a processionA procession of our heroes

It is a processionA procession of our championsHere is a processionOf people of knowledgeHere is a processionOf people of knowledgeA processionA procession of our heroes

THE PROCESSION

THE UNIVERSITY MACE

Maces were originally weapons of defence, designed to break through armour. In medieval times, bishops carried a mace instead of a sword into battle to enable them to defend themselves in accordance with the canonical rule that forbade a priest to shed blood. In time, the mace has come to be regarded as a symbol of delegated authority vested in a person or an institution. At this University, it is a symbol of the authority vested in the Chancellor and a reminder of the mandate given by the legislature of this country to the University to grant degrees.

The University mace is the work of the Edinburgh designer, silversmith and engraver, William Kirk, who designed and made the mace of the University of Stirling and of other institutions. It is silver-and gold-plated, is 1070 millimetres long and 180 millimetres broad and weighs seven kilograms. The heraldic devices used in the decoration refl ect the character of this University as an institution of learning, set in a mining centre within the Republic of South Africa.

The head of the mace with its spreading vertical blades is symbolic of the horns of a springbok. The central vertical spike is representative of a rock drill on the mine, and the amber stone set in the head is intended as a tribute to a past Chancellor through its association with his name, Bernstein, which in German means amber stone. The heavy quality of the head is consistent with the traditional concept of the mace as a weapon of defence. The collar repeats the shape of the head. It consists of eight cogs which symbolise the cog-wheel in the University coat of arms and represents mining and industry. The shaft is octagonal and divided into three sections. The coat of arms of the University is placed on the shaft under the collar. Below this the words Universitas Witwatersrandensis Johannesburgi: are inscribed, followed by the date in Roman numerals – MCMLXXVI (1977) – which signifi es the year of the dedication of the mace.

The mace is a symbolic portrayal of this University, this city, the Witwatersrand and the Republic of South Africa. It is a constant reminder to members of Council and Senate to uphold at all times the rights, powers and privileges of the University and its governing bodies.

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ACADEMIC DRESS

The academic dress of this University is patterned on that of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, with modifications based on the model of the University of London and certainindividual features, particularly in the costumes of office bearers and the hoods of degreesof bachelor and master.

Dress for Office Bearers• The Chancellor wears a scarlet silk gown with a broad facing of black velvet down

each side, embroidered in gold and a black velvet cap with gold cord and tassels.• The Vice-Chancellor and Principal wears a blue silk gown with a broad facing of gold silk down each side, embroidered in blue, the sleeves being lined with gold silk. The cap is of the same design as that of the Chancellor.• The Chairman of Council wears a black silk gown with a broad facing of red velvet down each side and around the neck, the sleeves being lined with gold silk. The cap is of the same design as that of the Chancellor.• The academic dress of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors and the Executive Directors is the same as that of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, except that the colour of the facing and sleeves of the gown and of the cord and tassels of the cap is silver-grey.• The gown of the President of Convocation is of blue silk, with a broad facing of gold silk down each side, the sleeves being lined with white silk. The cap is the same as that of the Chancellor, but with a blue cord and tassels.• The Registrar wears a black silk gown with a broad facing of blue silk down each side, bordered with gold braid. The cap is the same as that of the President of Convocation.• A member of Council wears a black silk gown with a broad facing of gold silk. The cap is the same as that of the Chancellor.• The gown of the President of the Students’ Representative Council is black with a broad facing of blue satin.

Graduands’ Gowns• The gowns for all degrees of bachelor and master of the University are black, of the same pattern as the gown for a Master of Arts at the University of Oxford.• The gown for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is scarlet, after the University of London pattern.• The gown for a senior doctorate is the same as that for the PhD, but with a gold satin facing on each side of the gown and with the sleeve button and cord in gold.

The Academic HoodThe academic hood is the principal feature of the costume for holders of our degreesof bachelor and master. The hood for the PhD is standard, regardless of the Faculty inwhich the degree was obtained. It is scarlet silk, lined with white silk.

Degree ColoursThe hoods reflect the colour or colours of a particular degree or associated degrees.

DISTINCTLY WITS

Wits is one of only two universities in Africa to be placed in the top 200 (from amongst 23 000 universities world-wide) in two separate in ternational rankings. A world-class research university, Wits aims to be in the top league of world leading universities built on intellectual excellence, international competitiveness and measurable impact.

Wits is: • internationally recognised for its research and its accredited academic programmes

• an active leader that takes a stand on social issues

• an engaged University committed to the advancement of the public good

• The latest 2017 alma mater survey by Times Higher education ranking placed Wits amongst the world’s top 100 universities from which Fortune 500 CEOs graduated

• a University that boasts highly skilled teams working in astronomy, physics and related areas on the SKA project and other SA telescopes, and at CERN in Switzerland where Wits academics made a significant contribution to finding the Higgs Boson

• the institution that maintains the highest proportion of independent financial support

• a leader in the evolutionary sciences and the curators of priceless faunal, floral and hominid collections including the Taung Skull, Little Foot, Sediba and Naledi fossils

• proud of the four Nobel laureates and the 91 Rhodes Scholars that have emanated from the University

• the intellectual hub of Africa and has over 40 key projects actively running on the continent

• proud of its more than 200 000 graduates. More than 97% of Wits graduates obtain permanent employment within 6 months of graduation

• renowned for its balanced approach to all disciplines. Half of all enrolments are in the Science, Engineering and Technology fields

• proud of it academics who wrote four research articles that are ranked in the world’s top 0.1% best articles in 2016

• pleased to collaborate with peers across 179 countries, including all the countries in Africa, bar two. Outside of South Africa, Wits produces most of its research in collaboration with leading universities and research centres in the world.

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VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY

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