Science 22 July 2021, 17h00

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VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY

ScienceGraduation Date: 22 July 2021

Time: 17:00

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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 PROCEDURE22 JULY 2021 AT 17:00

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 SCIENCE

DEAN: PROFESSOR N CHETTY BSc Hons (Natal) MS PhD (Urbana-Champaign) MSAIP MASSAf Bachelor of Science Honours AMBARAM, Sameel

Mathematical Statistics

BARTKUNSKY, Ariel Tzvi

Actuarial Science

BERMAN, Ryan Saul

Actuarial Science

BORNMAN, Jan Jandré

Actuarial Science

BUTHELEZI, Skhulile Mzwandile

Actuarial Science

CHANNA, Ashmeera

Actuarial Science

CHETTY, Krian Kaylan

Actuarial Science

CHIRONDA, Cyril Tamuka


DAVIS, Reece Coner

Actuarial Science

DE BRUYN, Chad Norman


FLAUM, Jesse Saul

Actuarial Science

FORLEE, Daniel Jay

Actuarial Science

FOX, Sarah Hooton (with Distinction)


GONATAS, Dimitri

Actuarial Science

GONG, Jing Yuan


GOPAL, Kashmil Hardev

Actuarial Science

GOPAL, Nishkar

Actuarial Science

ISRAEL, Keegan John


IVASEN, Ruwayne

Actuarial Science

JASSAT, Yusuf

Actuarial Science

JEAVEN, Hashna

Actuarial Science

KATHAWAROO, Chiraag

Actuarial Science

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KHAN, Muneer

Actuarial Science

KHAN, Yaseer

Actuarial Science

KHUMALO, Ukukhanya


KUBAYI, Jollet Truth

Mathematical Sciences

LAIDLEY, Andrew Timothy

Actuarial Science

LAURENS, Susan


LEIBOFF, Jess Nathan

Actuarial Science

MADHI, Muhammed Mikaeel


MAGAN, Karishma

Actuarial Science

MALEFO, Gakemongwe Piet


MAPOTSE, Phenyo


MAWANDE, Unalenna Ntando

Actuarial Science

MAZABOW, Ariel (with Distinction)

Actuarial Science

MBAYISE, Elona Thandiwe


MCLOSKEY, Siobhan Kelly

Actuarial Science

MOFOKENG, Itumeleng Moses

Actuarial Science

MOHALE, Kholofelo Motloo

Actuarial Science

MOKOARA, Mochalo


MSIBI, Maqhawe Nhlonipho

Actuarial Science

MUHAMMED IBRAHIM, Laiba Ibrahim

Actuarial Science

NAIDOO, Darshlin

Actuarial Science

NAIDU, Delon (with Distinction)

Actuarial Science

NDZENDZE, Luvo


NGWAGWE, Rendani Helen


PADAYACHY, Kishan

Actuarial Science

PASCOLO, Alexia Anna

Actuarial Science

PATEL, Divyesh

Actuarial Science

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PERETZ, Barak

Actuarial Science

RAKOBELA, Gift Rapelo

Actuarial Science

RAMLAL, Charushka

Actuarial Science

RAVENSCROFT, Matthew John

Actuarial Science

RENFIELD, Darriel Gregory

Actuarial Science

RUTHEL, Tyron Mark

Actuarial Science

SEBUENG, Khotso

Actuarial Science

SEEDAT, Nabeelah Ebrahim

Actuarial Science

SHER, Rochel

Actuarial Science

SMITH, Ariel Nachum (with Distinction)

Actuarial Science

SUSSMAN, Daniel Ryan (with Distinction)

Actuarial Science

SYED, Yunus (with Distinction)

Actuarial Science

WAPNICK, Ricci

Actuarial Science

WELDEMICHAEL, Milena

Actuarial Science

WOLF, Jared Shane (with Distinction)

Actuarial Science

YUAN, Jimmy Si Tang

Actuarial Science

ZEITOUN, Tom

Actuarial Science

Bachelor of Science ALTER, Jonah Dylan

BAMBELA, Takalani

AMOD, Mohamed Rameez

BANE, Refentse

ANASTASOPOULOS, Dino

BANGIE, Goolam Fareed

APHANE, Tshegofatso Lesego

BEUKMAN, Michael Coenraad (with Distinction)

AXELROD, Guy Ross (with Distinction)

BLOM, Luyanda

AYOB, Nasiem

BOGOLUBOV, Leo

AZZIE, Adrian Joseph

BOKGOSHI, Lenny Mpipi

BAARD, Nicholas

BRANGA-PEICU, Mihai Tudor (with Distinction)

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BREWER, Michael-John

GOMES, Michael Anthony Teixeira (with Distinction)

BRISTOW, Jesse Daniel (with Distinction)

GOVENDER, Leeson

BUDELI, Mukhethwa

GOVENDER, Veloshan

CHANNON, James Murray Ross

GQETYWA, Malwande

CHAOTSANE, Lucky Andries

GREEFF, Stuart James (with Distinction)

CHAPHOLE, Tshegofatso Precious

HADEBE, Sifiso Junior Minenhle

CHETTY, Jadine

HADJIPASCHALIS, Panayiotis (with Distinction)

CHIRINDZA, Jonas

HAJIMARKOS, Stelios Christos

DASTILE, Viwe Basil

HARRIS-DEWEY, Jared Reece

DE BEER, Simoné Nonhlanhla

HASSAN, Abdullah

DHANLAL, Shikaar

HLOMUKA, Siyabonga

DINGANE, Maphelo

ISRAELSOHN, Jenna-lee Richman

DLAMINI, Bhekinkosi Themba

IVASEN, Rudane

DLAMINI, Mongezi Mpumelelo

JACOBS, Julian Vivian

DOUGLAS-HENRY, Kristen Michelle

JOOSUB AHMED, Iman

DUBE, Kayise Nina

JOSEPH, Dominique Maurice

DUFFY, Sheldon Luke

KALIAN, Anjali Narendra

DU PLESSIS, Christopher Jon (with Distinction)

KAPUNGU, Showers

DURANT, Dylan

KEKANA, Chantell Neo

DUVENAGE, Jacqueline Louisa Charlton (with Distinction)

KGOPODIMETSE, Keolebogile

ELLAN, Alecia

KHADAROO, Shirav

EVANS, Dylan Kyle

KHANYILE, Bhekamandlenkosi Njabulo

FADANE, Thandukwazi

KHENDLE, Sandile

FISHER, Phillip Gabriel

KHOZA, Amanda Tsatsawane

FLOWERS, Daniel Jonathan

KOBELA, Khutso

GANI, Razeen

KOMAPE, Kabelo Katlego

GOBA, Nqobile

KRAMER, Demi Lori

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KRUGER, Marcel Matthew

MALEMBE, Mthobisi Nqubeko (Posthumously)

KUBAYI, Shiluva Claudia

MALULEKE, Nhlalala Dylan

KUBEKA, Antthony Nkululeko Muzi

MAMATHUBA, Ndivho

LALJITH, Revana

MAMBA, Thabiso Maja Siwakhile

LE FORESTIER, Tristan Neville Claude

MASEKO, Xolani Fortune

LETLHAKE, Oarabile Fortunate

MASHA, Tshegofatso

LEVENDIS, Nicholas Anthony (with Distinction)

MASINGA, Siyabonga Given

LUKHELE, Siyabonga

MATABANE, Ramoabi Wabobedi

MABOTHA, Kgotso

MATHABATHA, Khomotjo

MABUNDA, Sakhile

MATHEBULA, Muziwakhe Rian

MABUNDA, Tiyani Angel

MATHENJWA, Senamile Samantha

MABUZA, Mancoba Blessing

MATHYE, Nhlanhla Rhulani

MADI, Phillip Karabo

MATLOA, Johanna Zwanga

MADLALA, Nosipho Asanda

MAVHUNGU, Meshack

MADZIVHANDILA, Thakhani

MAVUSO, Bongumusa Sizwe

MAEPA, Freddy

MAYILA, Sisimelele

MAGENUKA, Ntandokazi

MAZID, Rishan

MAGWAZA, Mxolisi Mcebo (with Distinction)

MAZINDABA, Yanga Cecil

MAHUKU, Chiedza Michelle (with Distinction)

MBANGA, Alec

MAJOVA, Bakang

MBARA, Donald

MAKELENI, Thobelani Ayabulela Sesonasipho

MBI, Siyabulela Solly

MAKHAVHU, Maanda Pauline

MEKGWE, Oratile Nicolas

MAKOFANE, Kgaugelo Evidence

MESGARI, Ramtin

MAKOLA, Thabo

MEYEROWITZ, Amitai Simcha

MAKOPOI, Lerato Abram

MFUSI, Nosipho Mandisa

MAKOSA, Munashe Parati

MHLAMVU, Phelokazi

MALEKUTU, Goitseone Lebogang

MHLANGA, Manqoba

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MHLANGA, Nqobile

MORAPEDI, Mahlatse Millenium

MINDEL, Doron Shai

MOREMI, Kgopotso Shaun

MKHATSHANE, Siphosethu

MOSWEDI, Davis Mamotsietsa

MKHOMAZI, Marcus Nyiko

MOTAUNG, Layla Jade Lehlohonolo

MKHOMBE, Sbusiso

MOTAUNG, Siraj Prince

MLAMBO, Titi Harvey

MOTHIBE, Leseli Senate

MMBOYI, Ndaedzo Patricia

MOTSOSI, Tshepang

MNGOMEZULU, Lungile Basimane

MOWASA, Ngoako

MNGOMEZULU, Mtuthuko

MPELE, Nhlanhla Suprise

MNGUNI, Khangelani Mhlengi

MPHELO, Kabelo Pleasure

MOCHAKI, Tswaitswai Christina

MPOFU, Philani

MOCHE, Lebogang Masego

MUAKU, Kilolo Vasty

MOETI, Israel Gloria

MUIR, Nicholas Marshall

MOGAKI, Darlington

MULEYA, Prince Humbulani

MOGALE, Morapadi Elizabeth

MUSARA, Walter Tatenda

MOHALE, Koketso

MUSIDA, Nkosinathi Livhuwani

MOHLALA, Percy Phaswamotse

MUTEVHE, Claudius Tafara

MOHLALA, Tshegofatso Lesibe

MUTHIVHI, Mufhumudzi

MOJELA, Tebogo

MZILA, Sizwe Gift

MOKOALEDI, Tokelo Kenol

NAICKER, Ashmerin

MOKWENA, Malose Denzel

NAIDOO, Davinia Danell

MOLEBATSI, Keabetswe

NAIDOO, Kealyn

MOLEFE, Molefe Reabetsoe-phenyo

NAIDOO, Kishalin

MOLEFE, Reorapetse Lebohang

NAIDOO, Priyanka

MOLEPO, Makgethwa Boledi

NAIDOO, Tarshen

MOLOTSI, Rajohana Zacharia

NAIDU, Kimone

MOODLEY, Divashan

NAROTHAN, Mikayla Anne

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NCANYWA, Xabiso

RAMAILA, Mike

NDHLOVU, Siphesihle Luthando Khayalethu

RAMNARAIN, Kimay

NDUVHENI, Mulavhelesi

RAMOKHOTHOANE, Dineo Ntaoleng

NEFALE, Mpho Mendy

RAMPHABANA, Pfunzo Shearington

NEKHUMBE, Talifhani

RAMPHORE, Tieho Marcus

NENUNGWI, Ankonisaho

RAMULONGO, Andani

NETSHIVHANGANI, Andani

RANAMANE, Thabo (with Distinction)

NEVHUTALU, Given

RASIMPI, Patric Katlego

NGOBENI, Themba

RAVELLE, Tsireledzo

NHLAPO, Duduzile Nqobile

REID, Cameron Jordan

NHLAPO, Thaluki France

REID, Jesse Charlton

NKOMO, Motshidisi Perpetual

RICHARDS, Simon Pendray

NKOSI, Shameel

RIKHOTSO, Masingita

OGUS, Talia

RIKHOTSO, Nkateko Cairo

OLLEWAGEN, Erin

ROSEN, Simon Lee

OSIKOYA, Oluwademilade Oluwatosin

ROVHOLO, Hulisani Brendan

PARKIN, Max Jonathan (with Distinction)

SALGADO, Nadia Cancela

PATEL, Khushbu

SAPIRE, Samuel Jeremy

PATHER, Cameron

SAVAGE, Charlotte Elizabeth

PENYENYE, Katlego Arthur

SEALETSA, Kabelo Thapelo Terence

PETER, Thando

SEEJARIM, Roshan

PILLAY, Deokaran

SEIFERT, Beatrice

QEBENGU, Zinhle Phumla

SEKETA, Thabiso Johannes

RACHIDI, Masipa Thabo

SENOELO, Kaone Emmanuel

RADEBE, Thabo

SGULUGULU, Lungisani

RAKGWALE, Lesego Prince

SHABANGU, Mfundo

RAMAHANELO, Gurvey

SHAI, Justice

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SIBIYA, Busisiwe Charlote

TREGONING, Katherine Jane

SIDDIQUI, Muhammad Haris

TSAGAE, Khumo

SIKHOSANA, Tshegofatso Sibusiso

TSHABALALA, Ayanda

SITHOLE, Moses Takayi

TSHAVHUNGWE, Vhutali

SMITH, Chloë Dai

TUTJA, Vanda

SMITH, Christiaan Elmar

TWALO, Sisipho Musa

SMITH, Hank Phillip (with Distinction)

VA, Unesakhe

SODI, Thato Humphrey

VAN DER SPUY, Arthur Bredenkamp (with Distinction)

SONI, Ahmad

VAN REENEN, Bianca

SOXA, Blessing, Sinesipho

VICENTE, Chicocho

SPIROU, Victor

VOGT, Michael

STRICKETT, Mark Stephen

WALTERS, Timothy

TEEGER, Jacob (with Distinction)

WHITLOCK, Shannon Leigh

THAMAGA, Knowledge Molwantwa

WILDENBOER, Betessa

THANGAVHUELELO, Zwiada Cassius

WU, Bo-yan Jonathan

THANGO, Nondumiso Ntandoyenkosi

ZONGOLOLO, Patricia Chido

THEMA, Goseatla

ZULU, Kelebogile Phillip

THOMADAKIS, Nicholas (with Distinction)

ZULU, Nothando Fortunate

TILO, Bohlokoa Karabo

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GRADUATION AWARDS FACULTY OF SCIENCE Prize to be presented at the Graduation Ceremony William Cullen Medal: This silver medal is awarded annually to the most distinguished Bachelor of Science graduand in the Faculty of Science. It was endowed in 1929 by William Cullen, Hon LLD (Witwatersrand). It is presented at the University Graduation Ceremony for Science students. Michael Coenraad Beukman Prizes to be presented at the Faculty’s prize giving ceremony Computational and Applied Mathematics III: This prize of R1 500.00 is awarded to the top student in Computational and Applied Mathematics III. Michael Coenraad Beukman Herbert Le May Prize: This prize of R2 000.00 is awarded annually to the best third year Science student majoring in Applied Mathematics. It was endowed by Professor Herbert le Mays widow to commemorate his work while he was Professor of Applied Mathematics at this University. Michael Coenraad Beukman Liberty Sandton City Voucher for Actuarial Science Honours: This voucher of R1 500.00 is awarded to the best student in Actuarial Science Honours. Ariel Mazabow Liberty Sandton City Voucher for Actuarial Science III: This voucher of R1 000.00 is awarded to the best student in Actuarial Science III. Jacob Teeger Liberty Sandton City Voucher for Computer Science III: This voucher of R1 000.00 is awarded for outstanding performance in the third year of study in Computer Science. Michael Anthony Teixeira Gomes Liberty Sandton City Voucher for Mathematical Statistics Honours: This voucher of R1 500.00 is awarded to the best student in Mathematical Statistics Honours. Sarah Hooton Fox Liberty Sandton City Voucher for Mathematical Statistics III: This voucher of R1 000.00 is awarded to the best student in Mathematical Statistics III. Christopher Jon Du Plessis PSYBERGATE Computer Science III Prize: This prize of R1 000.00 is awarded for outstanding performance in Computer Science III. The student must be registered for Computer Science Honours and be registered either in the Faculty of Science or Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. Michael Coenraad Beukman Prize for Achievement in Computational and Applied Mathematics III: This prize of R1 000.00 is awarded annually for outstanding achievement in Computational and Applied Mathematics III. Thabo Ranamane

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Sanlam Assurance Prize for Actuarial Science III: This prize of R4 000.00 is awarded annually to the best student in Actuarial Science III with an opportunity for vacation work at Sanlam Assurance in Houghton. Jacob Teeger Starfield Prize for the best student in Mathematical Modelling in Computational and Applied Mathematics: This medal is awarded annually to the top student in the Mathematical Modelling course in Computational and Applied Mathematics III. Michael Coenraad Beukman The Peter Fridjhon Medal for the best Honours research project in Mathematical Statistics: This prize of R4 000.00 and a gold medal is awarded in memory of Professor Peter Fridjhon, a past Head of School for Statistics and Actuarial Science. The prize is awarded to the Mathematical Statistics Honours student who produced the best Honours research project. Rendani Helen Ngwagwe

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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 SCIENCE … A MESSAGE TO OUR GRADUATES

The mission of the Faculty of Science is to produce excellent graduate students who are equipped to make a 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 sciences, and a commitment to make this world a better place for all.

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. The Faculty of Science is home to three out of the seven DSI/NRF funded Centres of Excellence at Wits, known 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 Training Platform in the data sciences.

Academic staff in the Faculty collaborate with leading universities and laboratories around the world. Many of our postgraduate students spend time in overseas institutions as part of their postgraduate degrees and participate in 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.

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 21st century. I hope you will join us in this exciting endeavour!

Nithaya Chetty Dean: Faculty of Science

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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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