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GRADUATION CEREMONY Faculty of Health Sciences

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Faculty of Science

LIBRARY LAWNS TUESDAY, 19 APRIL 2022 | 09:30

Graduation Ceremony Date: 10 December 2024 Time: 14:30 Venue: The Great Hall

Examinations and Graduation Office

2nd Floor, Room 2021, Solomon Mahlangu House Tel: 011 717 1280/1 www.wits.ac.za/graduations

A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES FROM THE CHANCELLOR CONGRATULATIONS! HALALA! GO LEAD SOUTH AFRICA TO GREATNESS! A hearty congratulations to the class of 2024! Some of you entered university as the world sank into a global pandemic, COVID-19; some were already pursuing their studies at this world class university, the University of the Witwatersrand. We applaud you for strength of character, grit, and commitment to success.

Our country continues to experience a plethora of challenges that threaten our economic stability and social cohesion, further deepening inequality and hopelessness. It is in this century that, as one of the member states of the UN that approved the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we intend to eradicate inequality, achieve peace, prosperity, and dignity for all, through partnerships while preserving the planet for future generations. We cannot achieve these lofty ambitions without your wisdom and servant leadership as you embark on your careers.

Your hard work and dedication to achieve your dreams is a true reflection of your resilience and commitment. It is this resilience that makes us confident that you have what it takes to build a better future that is equal and just. History has proven time and again that it is the weakest amongst us that determine our strength as a nation. The highly educated have the responsibility to enlighten and fight for social justice for the marginalised, for the good of humankind.

As you venture into the world, take time to expand the depth and breath of your knowledge. Read outside your specialisation, engage with people outside your comfort zone. Be lifelong learners. Understand the plight of people less fortunate than yourself. Leaders who leave footprints worth emulating, are not only the brightest but also those who take time to learn from others, who are accountable for their actions and omissions, who use what they know and what they have, to make the world a better place. Leaders who care! Those leaders do this consistently with Integrity. May you be those leaders!

CONGRATULATIONS! HALALA! GO LEAD SOUTH AFRICA TO GREATNESS! Dr Judy Dlamini Chancellor Wits University

A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL Dear Wits Graduate, Congratulations on successfully completing your academic programme at the University of the Witwatersrand, the premier University on the continent.

You are now a member of an elite group of graduates of this august institution. More than 200 000 alumni at the cutting edge of excellence, both locally and internationally in business, the public sector, the academy, and in civil society have trodden this path.

Today, you become a member of this illustrious community.

Over the past 100 years, Wits has grown into one of the leading universities on the continent and a globally respected institution for its teaching and learning, knowledge creation and generation, and social impact. It has shaped the lives of many and changed society for good. You are now an integral part of this proud and enduring legacy. Here at Wits, we actively pursue excellence and societal relevance in everything we do. From the abstract to the practical, our focus is on creating a space for the best thought, knowledge, and expertise to be unearthed and nurtured.

Wits is renowned for its intellectual leadership and for nurturing critical thinkers, creative innovators, problem-posers, and problem solvers. We have strived to match your ambition and drive to overcome the challenges thrown our way by the pandemic.

Together we have reached the crest of the hill and proven, once again that excellence is achievable, even in times of uncertainty and adversity.

Your success has furthered our commitment to equipping the next generation of leaders with the skills and determination that you will need to find 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 and congratulations on being such a big part of the history of this illustrious institution.

Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, FRS Vice-Chancellor and Principal Wits University

GAUDEAMUS Gaudeamus igitur Juvenes dum sumus Post jucundum juventutem Post molestam senectutem Nos habebit humus.

Let us rejoice therefore While we are young.

After a pleasant youth After a troublesome old age The earth will have us.

Ubi sunt qui ante nos In mundo fuere?

Vadite ad superos Transite in inferos Hos si vis videre.

Where are they Who were in the world before us?

You may cross over to heaven You may go to hell If you wish to see them.

Vita nostra brevis est Brevi finietur.

Venit mors velociter Rapit nos atrociter Nemini parcetur.

Our life is brief It will be finished shortly.

Death comes quickly Atrociously, it snatches us away.

No one is spared.

Vivat academia Vivant professores Vivat membrum quodlibet Vivat membra quaelibet Semper sint in flore.

Long live the academy!

Long live the teachers!

Long live each male student!

Long live each female student!

May they always flourish!

Vivant omnes virgines Faciles, formosae.

Vivant et mulieres Tenerae amabiles Bonae laboriosae.

Long live all maidens Easy and beautiful!

Long live mature women also, Tender and loveable And full of good labor.

Vivant et republica et qui illam regit.

Vivat nostra civitas, Maecenatum caritas Quae nos hic protegit.

Long live the State And the One who rules it!

Long live our City And the charity of benefactors Which protects us here!

Pereat tristitia, Pereant osores.

Pereat diabolus, Quivis antiburschius Atque irrisores.

Let sadness perish!

Let haters perish!

Let the devil perish!

Let whoever is against our school Who laughs at it, perish!

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo, Yizwa imithandazo yethu, Nkosi sikelela Thina lusapho lwayo.

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

Uit die blou van onse hemel, Uit die diepte van ons see, Oor ons ewige gebergtes, Waar die kranse antwoord gee, Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom In South Africa our land.

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

ORDER OF PROCEDURE

10 DECEMBER 2024 AT 14:30 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, diplomates and guests Address to the congregation Conferment of degrees and granting of diplomas The Acting President of Convocation will address the graduates and diplomates The Chancellor will dissolve the congregation The audience will stand while Ihele is played

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE In the event of load-shedding or power cuts, the Great Hall may become totally dark until the generator comes into operation.

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FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT DEAN: PROFESSOR J COHEN BCom Hons PhD (Witwatersrand)

Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration AZIZ, Mahomed Asif PROJECT REPORT: Disruptive technologies for promoting financial inclusion in South Africa Master of Business Administration BAM-MSIMANG, Nomamiyandile Yolanda PROJECT REPORT: Government policy and intervention measures for promotion of small-scale commercial cannabis farmers in South Africa Master of Business Administration BITTAH, Gorgozcynski Odhambo PROJECT REPORT: The impact of firm and consumer attributes on retail pharmacy strategy Master of Business Administration CHELE, Motsi John PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating continuous improvement models to enhance organisational productivity in a diamond mining operation Master of Business Administration CHOENYANA, Kagisho Mmaseleke PROJECT REPORT: Site acquisition, power acquisition, and real estate services for telecommunications companies in South Africa Master of Business Administration DAMBA, Dikeledi Lisbeth PROJECT REPORT: Integrating internet of things technologies into household waste collection processes in Ekurhuleni Master of Business Administration DLAMINI, Nozipho Theodorah PROJECT REPORT: Bookkeepers' perceptions of robotic process automation in the automotive industry in Gauteng Master of Business Administration GALEFOROLWE, Kelebogile PROJECT REPORT: Crisis management in the subscription video-on-demand industry in sub-Saharan Africa Master of Business Administration HARRIS, Candy PROJECT REPORT: The influence of leadership style and supervisory behaviour on employee wellbeing and performance in South African Banks Master of Business Administration HORONGA, Nyasha PROJECT REPORT: Consumer perceptions of long-distance ride-sharing service in South Africa Master of Business Administration KGAFELA, Nthabiseng PROJECT REPORT: The preparedness of young adults for agricultural employment in South Africa

KHUMALO, Zama Xolile PROJECT REPORT: Factors influencing news preferences on digital platforms

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration LEHUTJO, Tshepo William PROJECT REPORT: Proposing the establishment of a tourist-generated video repository for destination marketing by tourism organisations

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Master of Business Administration LENAKE, Tshepo PROJECT REPORT: Perspectives of employees of the effectiveness of performance management system at a chemical plant in South Africa Master of Business Administration LETSHOLO, Kabelo Johannes PROJECT REPORT: Analysing management strategies and models applied by amateur sporting federations in South Africa Master of Business Administration MABASA, Tiyiselani Innocent PROJECT REPORT: The perceived Influence of digital banking on the financial wellness of the South African middle-class Master of Business Administration MAFITOE, Mapotso Justina PROJECT REPORT: The role of development finance institutions (DFIs) in economies to bringing economic stability during times of crises: a case study of 2021 July unrest in South Africa Master of Business Administration MAJOZI, Nompilo PROJECT REPORT: A framework for facilitating bank funding of black-owned SMEs in South Africa

MAKWASA, Skhumbuzo Lucky PROJECT REPORT: Sustainable clothing in a fast fashion world

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration MAKWELA, Annah Lerato PROJECT REPORT: Work-back arrangements and skills development of employees through BEE in the South African private sector Master of Business Administration MALATJI, Jaftha Sechube PROJECT REPORT: The adoption of efficient technology in emerging markets within a state-owned bank in South Africa Master of Business Administration MALOKA, Karabo PROJECT REPORT: Improving customer service in South African laboratories using a laboratory information management system Master of Business Administration MALOPE, Comfort Rodney Mathews PROJECT REPORT: Public procurement challenges faced by small, medium, and micro enterprises in Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality Master of Business Administration MANTIRISI, Lesedi PROJECT REPORT: Corporate governance, efficiency and entrepreneurship in South African state-owned enterprises Master of Business Administration MASERUMULE, Kgadi PROJECT REPORT: Perceptions of external auditors' independence in South African private audit firms Master of Business Administration MASHAMBA, Ndamulelo PROJECT REPORT: The effect of privatisation of state-owned enterprises on public procurement practices in South Africa Master of Business Administration MASIPA, Mafolelo Paul PROJECT REPORT: Digital payment systems and the speed of public sector employee pension payout in South Africa Master of Business Administration MATHABA, Thembinkosi Rodney PROJECT REPORT: Assessing the performance of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa on the South African Economy Master of Business Administration MATHE, Clive PROJECT REPORT: Energy transition policy options for sustainable development in South Africa

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Master of Business Administration MATHOMA, Khuthalani Curtis PROJECT REPORT: Assessing the contribution of mining companies to the development of entrepreneurs Master of Business Administration MATSHWANE, Busisiwe Mwaona PROJECT REPORT: Effects of diversity in senior management teams on corporate sustainability of South African publicly listed companies Master of Business Administration MAZWI, Babalwa PROJECT REPORT: Breaking the twenty percent barrier for women in leadership positions within the shipping and logistics industry in Johannesburg Master of Business Administration MBAMBO, Nondumiso PROJECT REPORT: Using 3D printing technology to manufacture interior aesthetic components for automobiles Master of Business Administration MDLULI, Mthokozisi Xolani PROJECT REPORT: The nexus between the world governance indicators score on corruption and financial performance of SOEs in South Africa Master of Business Administration MILLER, Jade Rowan PROJECT REPORT: Financial inclusion through WhatsApp banking in Johannesburg Master of Business Administration MOKONE, Nkele Bertha PROJECT REPORT: The impact of increased internet availability on streaming content versus linear TV in South Africa Master of Business Administration MOLAPO, Refilwe PROJECT REPORT: Challenges and opportunities for survival entrepreneurs in Soweto, South Africa Master of Business Administration MUTHAMA, Georginah Muthikwa PROJECT REPORT: The impact of digital ecosystems on customer loyalty in South African life insurance companies: A customers' perspective Master of Business Administration MWELI, Sibusisiwe PROJECT REPORT: Factors influencing SME performance amongst incubated beneficiaries Master of Business Administration NDLOVU, Nondumiso PROJECT REPORT: The impact of social media marketing on consumer brand perception and purchase intention of South African consumers Master of Business Administration NGOBENI, Plossie PROJECT REPORT: Perceived impact of reimbursement policies on accessibility to PCSK9 inhibitors in the South African private healthcare sector Master of Business Administration NKABINDE, Sibusiso Welcome PROJECT REPORT: The strategy implementation challenges at a South African air navigation services provider Master of Business Administration PERUMAL, Hagandri PROJECT REPORT: Corporate culture as a vehicle for change management in the South African logistics sector Master of Business Administration PHASHA, Pharane Moipone PROJECT REPORT: Challenges and opportunities faced by social entrepreneurs in Sekhukhune District Municipality, Limpopo Master of Business Administration RAMOKGOPA, Lebogang Salome PROJECT REPORT: The impact of enterprise and supplier development programmes on small, medium and micro enterprises growth in Gauteng

RAMOSOEU, Liteboho Christina PROJECT REPORT: Factors affecting SMEs growth in Lesotho

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Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration RANTHO, Malekgene PROJECT REPORT: Navigating governance processes in IT Startups: a case study within an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Master of Business Administration SAKOANE, Motshidisi Mary-Anne PROJECT REPORT: Exploring an optimal franchise agreement model for the fuel retail industry in South Africa Master of Business Administration SEFALA, Maite PROJECT REPORT: Adoption of digital dual-supply networks by small and medium enterprises in the Capricorn district of the Limpopo Province Master of Business Administration SIBEKO, Simphiwe Annita PROJECT REPORT: Digital transformation strategies in the South African banking sector Master of Business Administration STELLENBERG, Cheryll Theodora PROJECT REPORT: Leadership styles and the retention of transaction managers in South African investment banks Master of Business Administration SWART, Wynand PROJECT REPORT: Fintech application for unbanked minimum wage earners in South Africa Master of Business Administration TANYANYIWA, Olivia Tashinga PROJECT REPORT: Organisational development strategies to militate against strike action in the mining sector in South Africa

TEFO, Tumane Innocent PROJECT REPORT: Feasibility of operating Tuk-Tuks in Maseru, Lesotho

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration THUSAGO, Kegaugetswe Lizzy PROJECT REPORT: The relationship between leadership style within an organisation and employee turnover within the South African banking industry Master of Business Administration TLALANG, Kgosietsile Patric PROJECT REPORT: Utilisation of liquified natural gas as energy by heavy duty vehicles in South Africa Master of Business Administration TSHAVHUNGWE, Tshifhiwa Patricia PROJECT REPORT: Expanding and enhancing medical testing laboratories in rural areas of South Africa Master of Business Administration ZIKALALA, Zanele PROJECT REPORT: Enablers and barriers to effective strategy implementation in a South African financial institution

Master of Management Digital Business ARUNAJALAM, Prema RESEARCH REPORT: The role of digital technology in sustaining small and medium enterprises in Johannesburg

BESTER, Wesley Ryan RESEARCH REPORT: The revenue model of an online South African stockbroking platform

Digital Business

BOSOGA, Morongwa RESEARCH REPORT: Public procurement of innovation in the valve manufacturing sector

Innovation Studies

CHIFOKOYO, Tshegohatso Enid RESEARCH REPORT: Value co-creation in regional innovation ecosystems in South Africa

Innovation Studies

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Digital Business CHINDONGO, Dalitso RESEARCH REPORT: Business model innovation for digital health entrepreneurship in primary healthcare in South Africa Management DA FONSECA, Helen DISSERTATION: Exploring the role of social media influencers and brand ambassadors in influencing purchase intention toward cosmetic brands in South Africa Innovation Studies DELWA, Qinisile Precious RESEARCH REPORT: Accelerating digital government through public sector innovation in South Africa

DHLAMINI, Luke Mhlonishwa RESEARCH REPORT: Digitalization of service delivery at Ekurhuleni Municipality

Digital Business

Digital Business DUBE, Henry Langa RESEARCH REPORT: Investigating the study habits of undergraduate students during blended learning at a South African University Digital Business DYOSIBA, Siyabonga Joseph RESEARCH REPORT: An investigation of the second-level digital divide in the South African education and training sector Digital Business EVERTSE, Justin RESEARCH REPORT: Disruption of creative marketing supply chain due to generative artificial intelligence Digital Business FAKIR, Jeeten RESEARCH REPORT: An investigation of cybersecurity awareness and implementation challenges among South African SMEs

FORTUNE, Peter John RESEARCH REPORT: Democratising digital advertising and e-commerce in South Africa

Digital Business

Innovation Studies FREUND, Amelia (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Digital innovation and disruptive potential by FinTech companies in South Africa Strategic Marketing GEORGE, Barbara Refilwe RESEARCH REPORT: Clover SA's brand heritage and consumers' price sensitivity and purchase intentions

HOUGH, Lize RESEARCH REPORT: The role of natural gas in the current energy transition in South Africa

Energy Leadership

Digital Business ILUNGA, Kayembe Gilles RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the relationship between ICT dissemination and individuals economic wellbeing in sub-Saharan Africa Innovation Studies ISHWARLAAL, Nikhilia (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Incumbent response strategies to disruptive innovation in the South African banking industry Digital Business JAFFER, Aasma RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of digital leadership on digital maturity: a South African case study Digital Business KAMANGA, Edna Clara RESEARCH REPORT: Investigating cyber resilience in Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMME's) in Gauteng Digital Business KHOETHA, Katlego RESEARCH REPORT: The adoption of digital platforms for student services at the University of the Witwatersrand Strategic Marketing KOLOANE, Tshenolo RESEARCH REPORT: Drivers of conspicuous consumption amongst black South African professionals

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Digital Business KUBHEKA, Mduduzi Sikhosiphi RESEARCH REPORT: The perceived impact of digital technology on talent management in the banking sector

LATIFF, Asma RESEARCH REPORT: The emergence of embedded finance in corporate South Africa

Digital Business

Digital Business LEDWABA, Charity Lesiba RESEARCH REPORT: Asymmetry in quality of service (QoS) regulation among over-the-top (OTT) providers and mobile network operators from a South African consumers perspective

MAHERRY, Semakaleng RESEARCH REPORT: The role of robotic process automation in the mining of digital projects

Digital Business

Management MAHOMED, Asiya DISSERTATION: Consumer behaviour: an investigation into how motivational factors influence online consumers impulse purchases of fashion items Management MAHWE, Tendai DISSERTATION: Enterprise risk management impact on performance of short-term insurance companies in Zimbabwe Strategic Marketing MAKHATHINI, Silindile Charmaine RESEARCH REPORT: Branding and social identity in consumer decisions and retail consumption in South Africa during covid-19 lockdown Digital Business MALOKA, Mologadi Betty RESEARCH REPORT: The use of digital internal communications for operational excellence: a case study of African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) Energy Leadership MANYERE, Allen RESEARCH REPORT: Turning points for green hydrogen in energy storage: insights from techno-economics and transition theory Strategic Marketing MANYISA, Mpho RESEARCH REPORT: The role of digital innovations on customer experience in the transformation of the 'future store' in the retail industry Digital Business MAPHOSA, Grant RESEARCH REPORT: Employee perceptions of the adoption of 4IR-driven job automation in the South African food manufacturing industry Digital Business MBERIKWAZVO, Weston Zorodzai RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of demographic indicators on cybersecurity behaviour of e-commerce users in South Africa

MBOWENI, Amos DISSERTATION: The perceptions of board members and executive managers of the role of corporate governance practices in state-owned enterprises: the case of Eskom Strategic Marketing METEDAD, Rabia RESEARCH REPORT: The influence of brand experience on brand loyalty among smartphone users in South Africa Innovation Studies MHLANGA, Thandeka Innocentia RESEARCH REPORT: Inclusive innovation ecosystems and township-based start-ups in South Africa Energy Leadership MILANZI, Maria-Salome Gaudence RESEARCH REPORT: The perspective of postgraduate students at Wits Business School towards the just energy transition

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Digital Business MINDI, Thulani RESEARCH REPORT: Technology adoption by small-scale farmers in the Midvaal Local Municipality Strategic Marketing MKHIZE, Basil Nhlanhla RESEARCH REPORT: Antecedents of customer loyalty in the South African life insurance industry Digital Business MKHIZE, Phumelele Wanda RESEARCH REPORT: The sustainability of video streaming services in South Africa: a review of digital business models and strategies Digital Business MNGXADI, Mpilo David RESEARCH REPORT: Factors influencing the adoption of financial technology solutions in South Africa Digital Business MODIBA, Dalson Nkoana RESEARCH REPORT: Digital transformation within the public sector communication service in South Africa Digital Business MOKGOKO, Keetse Hazel RESEARCH REPORT: Digital literacy, perceived risk, and purchase intention in the South African online retail sector Digital Business MOKGWATSANE, Malengolo RESEARCH REPORT: Examining the influence of digital payment adoption on the digital divide in Kagiso township, South Africa Innovation Studies MOLOTO, Kagiso Christopher RESEARCH REPORT: Indigenous knowledge and science, technology and innovation-driven systems for the healthcare industry in South Africa Digital Business MONYAMANE, Keitumetse Lucy RESEARCH REPORT: Data centralisation as a key enabler of digital transformation in a South African bank Energy Leadership MOODLEY, Letitia Anthia RESEARCH REPORT: The successful implementation of LNG aggregation for market development Innovation Studies MOONSAMY, Ghaneshree RESEARCH REPORT: Technological and economic catch up in the biotechnology sectoral innovation system in South Africa Strategic Marketing MOSENOGI, Kgomotso RESEARCH REPORT: Regulatory interventions and the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages in South Africa Digital Business MOSIA, Emanuel Mmuelli RESEARCH REPORT: Senior managers' perception of their role in facilitating digital transformation in the public sector in South Africa Digital Business MUFAMADI, Mendy Konanani RESEARCH REPORT: Organisational readiness for digital innovation within the automotive manufacturing sector in South Africa Digital Business MUKUMELA, Mukandangalwo RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to reduce production loss on farms in South Africa Energy Leadership MUNEMO, Pride Takudzwa RESEARCH REPORT: Policy enablers and perceived impediments of rooftop solar photovoltaic project in Gauteng, South Africa

MVELASE, Mandla Innocent RESEARCH REPORT: Executives' perceptions of coaching as a leadership tool

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Business and Executive Coaching

Energy Leadership MZOBE, Snothando RESEARCH REPORT: Knowledge and perceptions of add-on Electrical geyser efficiency technologies held by contractors in Durban Digital Business NAIDOO, Uvarajan RESEARCH REPORT: Psychological empowerment, employee digital competence and innovative work behaviour Digital Business NDABENI-ABRAHAMS, Stella Tembisa RESEARCH REPORT: Determinants of a digital work system for financing SMMEs in South Africa Strategic Marketing NEVONDO, Immanuel Mboniseni RESEARCH REPORT: Corporate social responsibility and corporate image of Telkom SA SOC Limited Energy Leadership NGCONGWANE, Sakhile RESEARCH REPORT: Intention to adopt solar energy technology by township Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa Digital Business NGOMANE, Danisile RESEARCH REPORT: Drivers of the use of AI-Powered Tools in Academic Research: a study of university students in South Africa Energy Leadership NJOKWANA, Zukiswa Lauretie RESEARCH REPORT: Implications of the just energy transition for employees in the South African coal mining sector

NKWENKWE, Monde Tapelo RESEARCH REPORT: The digital maturity of supply chain technologies in South Africa

Digital Business

Digital Business PHENYANE, Siphamandla Sifiso (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Designing an AI-based predictive maintenance framework to improve OEE for an automotive manufacturer in South Africa Energy Leadership RALEBONA, Phumudzo Ceasarine RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of climate change on the performance of banks in Southern Africa Digital Business REDDY, Lovinthrie RESEARCH REPORT: Adult acceptance factors for corporate mobile learning: a case from the retail sector in South Africa

REDDY, Nishanta RESEARCH REPORT: The use of social media to drive the growth of South African brands

Digital Business

Energy Leadership SHANTIKUMAR, Ravisha RESEARCH REPORT: Overcoming barriers and unlocking solutions for battery manufacturing in South Africa Digital Business SIAKAM, Stallone RESEARCH REPORT: The barriers to adoption of a cashless economy in the South African Agri market: a consumer's perspective

SIMELANE, Makhosazana Mbukiso RESEARCH REPORT: Enterprise identity of the Public Service Pensions Fund, Eswatini

Strategic Marketing

Digital Business SITHOLE, Vulani RESEARCH REPORT: A framework for effective use of payment gateways by SMEs in South Africa: a case of travel and tourism in Gauteng Energy Leadership SLOAN, Mark James (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Managing health and safety in South Africa's renewable energy power plants

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Strategic Marketing STEENKAMP, Sherilee RESEARCH REPORT: An impact of destination marketing and smart tourism applications on tourist's visit intentions to Southern Africa

SULIMAN, Mohamed Ameen RESEARCH REPORT: The role of digitalisation in funeral insurance claims in South Africa

Digital Business

Strategic Marketing TSHUMA, Mbongeni Nkanyiso RESEARCH REPORT: Facebook reviews and intentions to purchase hotel accommodation in South Africa Digital Business WANNENBURG, Faheema RESEARCH REPORT: Digital onboarding within an Earthmoving equipment maintenance organization in South Africa: a blue-collar worker perspective Innovation Studies ZULU, Bheki RESEARCH REPORT: Organisational innovation management at the companies and intellectual property commission Digital Business ZULU, Mamakhethe Flora RESEARCH REPORT: The role of digital technologies in enabling subsistence farming in rural KwaZulu-Natal

Master of Management in African Philanthropy MAKOMBE, Zanele RESEARCH REPORT: Expressions of solidarity and decolonisation of philanthropy in Southern Africa MOTAUNG, Lelentle Mpolai Magdeline RESEARCH REPORT: Sustainable community development and corporate social investments by a platinum mining company in South Africa NEMAKHAVHANI, Kesaobaka Dephney RESEARCH REPORT: Motivations for alumni gifting to their alma mater in two South African universities

Master of Management in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation KULA, Phola RESEARCH REPORT: Effects of digital technology adoption for SME innovation in South Africa NDUNA, Sandile RESEARCH REPORT: Succession planning and performance of family businesses in Rustenburg and Soweto, South Africa NGWENYA, Sibongile RESEARCH REPORT: Intrapreneurship as an enabler to improve performance of Pay-TV in Africa WADI, Yaser Majed Saleh RESEARCH REPORT: Motivations and challenges in establishing new international ventures in South Africa

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Master of Management in Finance and Investment ASAD, Bushra Zamir RESEARCH REPORT: The balance sheet of exchange rate fluctuations in emerging markets DEEPLAL, Rinhiel (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Comparative international equity portfolio diversification: a South African investor perspective GININDA, Nhlakanipho Blessing RESEARCH REPORT: The effect of coal price volatility on the performance of South African coal mining firms LUO, Heng (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Currency volatilities of BRICS countries: the impact of commodity prices, interest rates and geopolitical risks MABUSELA, Gail Sebopye RESEARCH REPORT: Relationship between small business success and financial management competencies amongst African female entrepreneurs in South Africa MAJOZI, Vukani Lawrence RESEARCH REPORT: Project appraisal practices of South African equity real estate investment trust MAKHAFOLA, Tebatjo Liveson RESEARCH REPORT: The determinants of financing of coal-fired power plants MAKHURA, Sedise Boitumelo RESEARCH REPORT: Financial risk in cross-border mergers and acquisitions for Southern African Development Community banks MALULEKE, Vutomi Gladness RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of commodity price fluctuations on investment styles MOLEFE, Thabo RESEARCH REPORT: Forecasting stock prices: do Taylor rule fundamentals matter?

MOTAUNG, Naledi Molepa RESEARCH REPORT: Performance of mutual funds in emerging markets MPHAHO, Masilo RESEARCH REPORT: Diversification benefits of SA REITs in a mixed asset portfolio: one decade and a pandemic later NCUBE, Michael Mkululi RESEARCH REPORT: Exchange rate forecasting using uncovered return parity RAMPHOKO, Lepapa Gerard RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of credit risk on financial performance of commercial banks in Lesotho SETLOBOKO, Thabiso RESEARCH REPORT: Predicting systemic risk using Artificial Neural Networks THEKA, Edward Teddy RESEARCH REPORT: The effect of commodity prices on exchange rate: a case study of Southern African countries

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration ABDUL, Waseem

HUNIDZARIRA, John Tawanda

BALOYI, Chain Khomotso

JAYIYA, Xolisa

BANDA, Dyson Luthando

KALAMBAY, Kennedy Kabasele

BOTHA, Natalie

KGANAKGA, Clement Moyahabo (with Distinction)

BREFO, Bernice Yaa

KGOKANE, Kearabetswe Matshidiso

BROWNLEY, Shennon

KHOABANE, Sophia

BUTHELEZI, Lebohang Lorraine

KHOELE, Motsoahare

BUTHELEZI, Mthokozisi Tsepo

KHUMALO, Malibongwe Mzamo

BUYLE, Jennifer

KHUMALO, Thembisile

CAMPBELL-GILLIES, Stuart McLeod

KHUZWAYO, Njabulo

CAMPHER, Quillin Kurt

KOKA, Madidimalo

CEBEKHULU, Silungile Thandokuhle

KORANTENG, Promise Nonceba

CHEPAPE, Mpho George

KOTU, Hazel Aobakoe

CHILOANE, Phumeza

LANGENI, Nande (with Distinction)

DAVIDS, Nushaana

LEFI, Tokelo Philimon

DLAMINI, Philani Ernest

LENGWATE, Aubrey Lucas

DUBAZANE, Ndumiso

LENTSA, Lebogang

FORTUNE, Gretchen

MABUNDA, Prayers

GAETSEWE, Mmakgotso Lizelle

MADOKWE, Nam

GOVENDER, Dinolan (with Distinction)

MAKE, Kutlwano

GOVENDER, Keegan

MANDIWANA, Khodani

GOVENDER, Sheila

MANQELE, Nkosinathi

GWEBU, Nomaswazi Kgopotso

MANYOKOLE, Vusi Robert

HABANA, Basanda

MASENAMELA, Boitumelo Tawny Selaelo

HAUSIKU, Lucia Nepemba

MASHABA, Abigail

HLATSHWAYO, Heneng Ishmael

MASHABANE, Nomfundo Bongiwe

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MASIA, Bernice Lerato

MOGOTSI, Obakeng Gloria

MASUKU, Mpilo

MOHLABI, Motshedisi Grace

MATHEBULA, Millicent Mmaphuti Lesego

MOILA, Malwela Kenneth

MATHER, Bernard Eugene

MOKETE, Tefelo Michael

MATHOMA, Maligana Isaac (with Distinction)

MOKGONYANA, Mahlatse Mpshe

MATLOU, Rosinah

MOKGOTHU, Oarabile Mojalefa

MATSHAYA, Mukhethwa

MOKHELE, Ompha Martha

MATSHEGO, Tshepo Donald

MOKHOMO, Disemelo Gladys

MATSHO, Erens Thabiso

MOKOENA, Pelonomi Molly

MATSHUSA, Mulalo Fleshiah

MOKOENA, Tumelo Surprise

MATUKA, Mampheo

MOKOMA, Tsholanang Omphemetse

MAZIBUKO, Cwebile Zamangwe

MOKWENA, Johanna Matswane

MAZIBUKO, Zanele Adelaide

MOLEFI, Malile Julia

MBANJWA, Patrick Blessing

MOLOI, Ithabeleng Blessing

MBATHA, Khanyisile

MONGALANE, Bonolo Mahloka

MBATHA, Veli Hector

MORAKA, Oratile Paballo

MBATHA, Zandile Princess

MOTAKE, Nomsa Lucresha

MDLETSHE, Bonga Kenneth

MOTAU, Tumelo Christopher

MHLANGA, Thamsanqa Adorable

MOTHUPI, Makwidi Dorah

MJALI, Sikulule

MOTSIELOA, Puleng Neo

MKHWANAZI, Zanele Peggy

MOUMAKOE-MODINGWANA, Pheto

MKIZE, Vusumuzi Derrick

MPOFANA, Sifiso Ntuthuko

MNISI, Dumisani Bongani

MQANDA, Akhona

MOEKETSI, Mohau Jeremiah

MSIBI, Thabile Prudence

MOENG, Lofentse

MSIBI, Thulani Charles

MOGAECHO, Sydney Eric

MTHETHWA, Zimtoti Gugulethu

MOGOPODI, Otsile Pearl

MTHOMBENI, Siyabonga Ernest

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MTONGANA, Ncebakazi Namhla

PADAYCHEE, Sivanessen

MUDAU, Khathutshelo Lorraine

PANDELANE, Tebogo

MUDAU, Vhutshilo

PATHER, Kenan

MUKWEVHO, Thingatshili Victoria

PHILIP, Stuart Charles

MULLER, Carol Francis Anthea

POLORI, Katlego Moipone

MUNZHEDZI, Dakalo Happy

PRUSENTE, Athi

MUSEKWA, Thapelo

RADEBE, Tiisetso Meshack

MUSHANGO, Simbarashe Moses

RADIKARA, Maemo Raymond

MYOYO, Thando

RALO, Thulani

MZIMELA, Zimele Nkosivele Treasure

RAMALEPA, Sandrah Monokwane

NAIDOO, Luveshen Rajarathanum

ROSELT, Gert Jacobus

NAKANA, Lebogang Lerato

SEEMA, Masego Reabetsoe

NALANA, Luvuyo

SEKUKUBA, Karabo Boitshoko

NDLOTYENI, Ntando

SELEME, Mahlatse Collins

NENE, Buyiswa Cynthia

SHABALALA, Themba

NENGOBELA, Mulalo

SHAIKH, Naseemah

NETILI, Tshilidzi Manuel

SHAMASE, Halalisani Skhulile

NEWTON, Sonia

SHANGE, Phiwokuhle Joyfull Njabulo

NGCONGO, Ephraim Mzomhle

SHOBA, Thulani

NGOEPE, Moroke Daisina

SHONGWE, Dumisani Vincent

NGWENYA, Mpho Lefty

SIBIYA, Hamilton Scelo

NKOSI, Faith Kumbirai

SIBIYA, Sijabulile Siphelele

NKOSI, Silindile Precious

SIKAKANE, Siphumelele Penelope

NKUMANE, Jubilee Jubindaba

SIPIKA, Siphithemba

NTOMBELA, Nkululeko Thembinkosi

SITHOLE, Bongekile Precious

NXUMALO, Nomvelo

SKOSANA, Maente

OANYANE, Mothupi Elias

SOKO, Sthembile Beryl Zamawandla

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SWARTZ, Shafeeka Saleema

VUKEYA, Eneto Kulani

TAMO KAMTCHUEN, Serge Armand

VUNDLA, Kathleen Baba

TEMANE, Kitchner Letsholo

WOOLLS, Sunny

THOMPSON, Dean Roland

XULU, Nkosinathi Henry

THURSTON, Shannon

ZONDI, Nkanyiso Dexter

TSAJOA, Neo Joyce

ZULU, Busisiwe

VAN WYK, Anton Clifford

ZULU, Faith Nomthandazo

VILAKAZI, Makhanani Nomathamsanqa

ZWANE, Talent Daisy Marcia

VISSER, Erik Fritz

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OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY Chancellor DR NJ DLAMINI MBChB (Natal) DOH (Free State) MBA (Witwatersrand) DBL (Unisa) PGCE (Witwatersrand) IEC (Stanford-USA) Vice-Chancellor and Principal PROFESSOR Z VILAKAZI BSc (Manchester) MSc PhD (Witwatersrand) FRS, FAAS, MASSAf Chairman of Council MR I SHONGWE BA (Wesleyan) MPhil (Oxford) Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) PROFESSOR R OSMAN BA (Witwatersrand) HDipEd BEd (Unisa) MEd PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) PROFESSOR L MORRIS BSc (Hons) (Witwatersrand) DPhil (Oxford) FRSSA FAAS MASSAf Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Systems and Operations) PROFESSOR IR JANDRELL BSc (Eng) GDE PhD (Witwatersrand) IntPE(SA) PrEng FSAAE FSAIEE SMIEEE Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People Development and Culture) PROFESSOR G STEVENS BA (Cape Town) BA Psych Hons MPsych (Western Cape) DLitt et Phil (Unisa), MASSAf Registrar MS CG CROSLEY BA HDipEd (Witwatersrand) BEd Hons (Unisa) MEd (Witwatersrand) Chief Financial Officer MS MM MANYAMA CA (SA) BCom Accounting (Cape Town) BCompt Hons (Unisa) BCom Hons Taxation (Pretoria) MBA (GIBS) Dean of Student Affairs MR JAP SEPTEMBER BA MPhil (Cape Town)

DEANS OF THE FACULTIES Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management PROFESSOR J COHEN BCom Hons PhD (Witwatersrand) Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment PROFESSOR T MAJOZI BScEng MScEng (Natal) PhD (UMIST) CEng PrEng FIChemE FAAS MASSAf FWISA FSAAE Faculty of Health Sciences PROFESSOR SA MADHI MBBCh MMed PhD (Witwatersrand) FCPaeds(SA) MASSAf, RSSAf, TWAS, CBE Faculty of Humanities PROFESSOR M MUSEMWA BA Hons (Zimbabwe) MA (Cape Town) PhD (Minnesota, USA) MASSAf Faculty of Science PROFESSOR N CHETTY BSc Hons (Natal) MS PhD (U. Illinois Urbana-Champaign) MASSAf, MSAIP President of Convocation MS K MUFAMADI BA LLB LLM (Witwatersrand)

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

The Faculty offers three undergraduate programmes in Commerce: 1. a three-year Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), 2. a three-year Bachelor of Accounting Science (B.AccSc), and 3. a three-year Bachelor of Economic Science (B.EconSc).

Three undergraduate programmes are offered in Law: 1. a four-year LLB programme as a first degree for students wishing to study law 2. a three-year LLB programme for students who hold any prior degree but who have not completed any law subjects, and 3. a two-year LLB programme for students who hold any prior degree who have law as a major subject.

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

The Faculty has an extensive offering of short course and executive education programmes.

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

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

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The Faculty’s research addresses important social issues such as climate change, digital transformation, inequality, and governance and democracy. The Faculty is home to the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS), our School of Law holds the Claude Leon Foundation Chair in Earth Justice and Stewardship and the NRF SARChI Chair on Equality, Law and Social Justice, the Wits Business School houses the African Energy Leadership Centre, and the Wits School of Governance is doing work on just transitions, adaptation and climate governance as well as governance of state-owned entities. We contribute to digital transformation through our Fintech Hub in the School of Economics and Finance and our WBS Chair in Digital Business, among others.

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; Judy Dlamini, Chancellor of Wits University; Ivan Glasenberg, former CEO of Glencore; Mary Vilakazi, CEO of FirstRand; Robbie Brozin, founder of Nandos; Rodney Sacks and Hilton Schlosberg of Monster Beverages; Steven Collis, CEO of Cencora; Victor Sekese CEO of SNG Grant Thornton; Mervyn King, Chair of the King Committee on Corporate Governance; 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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A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES FROM THE PRESIDENT OF CONVOCATION Dear Wits Graduate, There are a few defining 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 filled with many challenges, but a world that is also filled 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 official 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 (the governing body of the University) 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 qualifications. 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, receive invitations to events and reunions and have sight of all the latest news about Wits and prominent Witsies: www.wits.ac.za/alumni/updateyourdetails/ I would like to extend a warm welcome to you – you are now a #Witsie4Life!

Ms Kgomotso Mufamadi President of Convocation Wits University

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

IHELE THE PROCESSION

IHELE Words and music by S.B.P. Mnomiya Anhom Falalala Obani labo?

Baphi Ahhom?

Ngibona beza Beyikazela Bathwel ‘ongiyane Bavela kuphi na?

Obani labo?

Ongqondongqondo Osibakhulu Yibo labo hhom!

Yini na leyo?

Ihele Ihele lezingwazi zakithi Ahhom udwendwe Ahhom Udwendwe lwezingqwele zakithi Nant’ ihele Longqondongqondo Nant’ ihele Losibakhulu Udwendwe Udwendwe Iwezingqwele zakithi

THE PROCESSION Who are those?

Which, Falalala?

I see them coming Walking with swinging garments They are wearing head rings Where do they come from?

Who are those?

They are people with knowledge They are people in authority These are the ones What is that?

It is a procession A procession of our heroes It is a procession A procession of our champions Here is a procession Of people of knowledge Here is a procession Of people of knowledge A procession A procession of our heroes

Ihele is known as the ‘Black’ Gaudeamus Igitur. In song, the writer, Mnomiya uses very poetic language to describe a graduation ceremony. The soloist sings of the ‘strange’ procession of people in long robes and head gear. The choir responds by saying that these people are academics who read profound books of knowledge.

Mnomiya goes on to say that the graduates are an inspiration to all of us, and we will also graduate like them one day. The song goes on to wish the graduates well and it ends with a resounding “Halala” (well done!).

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 reflect 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 signifies 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.

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 certain individual 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 Hood The academic hood is the principal feature of the costume for holders of our degrees 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.

DISTINCTLY WITS As a 100-year-old public university in South Africa, Wits is proud of its record of achievement as a significant contributor to our society. We contribute people to society that are training in their chosen field that are engaged and able to tackle problems using evidence-based solutions. We also contribute knowledge that has a positive impact on the quality of life. Wits for Good.

Wits is a world-class research university based on our intellectual excellence, international competitiveness, and commitment to social justice; all of which have a measurable impact.

What makes Wits distinct? Here are a few of many differentiators: •

An international perspective that helps us maintain high standards in teaching and learning and research while not distracting us from our place in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Africa. 60% out our 2021 publications included international collaborators.

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An intellectual hub of Africa, a founding member of the African Research University Alliance. In 2021 Wits published 167 articles with Namibia, 220 with Botswana, 326 with Zimbabwe and 137 with Mozambique.

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An active and engaged community leader that takes a stand on social issues and is fully committed to the advancement of the public good.

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A growing contribution to the body of knowledge through peer reviewed academic publications: 4 400 in 2021 and an average growth rate of 500 per year over the last five years.

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Knowledge contribution that is above global quality averages in several fields including: clinical and pre-clinical health studies (76% above global norms); arts and humanities (58% above global norms); life sciences (36% above global norms); physical sciences (12% above global norms).

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Wits is particularly associated with the study of the fields of virology, particle physics and the Higgs Boson, malaria, archaeology, paleontology, paleoanthropology, violence, local and regional politics, geochemistry, rock mechanics, deep mining, forensic anthropology, climate change, migration, social justice, and many more.

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Proud of the four Nobel laureates and the 98 Rhodes Scholars.

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Proud of our current 40 000 students of whom 16 000 (40%) are undertaking postgraduate studies and learning to make their own unique contributions to the global knowledge base.

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Proud of our 200 000 graduates. More than 90% of Wits graduates obtain permanent employment within 12 months of graduation.

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Proud of its ability to raise external funding to support and drive its research efforts, with contributions exceeding R 2 billion per annum.

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GRADUATION CEREMONY Faculty of Health Sciences

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