Friday 11 May 2023 13h30 – College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
BSc graduate, Vuyokazi Zungu
BSc Honours Chemistry graduate, Njabulo Mthethwa
Honours homies, Kylen Moodley Chemistry and Varshan Gounden Biochemistry
Kwanele Nxumalo BSc in Genetics and Biochem
Lethiwe Sithole is ready to receive her BSc in Geological Sciences
Looking pretty in pink, Amanda Ngcamu will receive her Honours in Biochemistry
Making us green with envy, Rachel Hore graduates with a BSc Honours in Genetics
Pavithra Sampath, Genevieve Haripersadh and Tiyanna Naidoo formed a Grad girl squad
Siphelele Ndlovu graduates with her MSc Cum Laude
Biochemistry besties, Anele Sibisi and Nokukhanya Ndimande
Friday 11 May 2023 09h30 – College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
Computer Science graduates Bongumenzi Simelane, Lungani Zungu, Sifanele Makhuna and Sduduzo Mthethwa
Electrical Engineering graduate Mvuyo Nxumalo
Khanyisile Momoti graduates with her BSc in Computer Science and IT
Mandisa Zondo ready to receive her BSc in Maths and Statistics
Shivan Govender Elec Eng, Nemishka Govender Chem Eng and Shivek Reddy Elec Eng
Traditionally dressed Siyanda Madondo will receive his BSc in Applied Maths
Chemical Engineering graduate Rakeel Beerbal
Chemical Engineering graduates Adheesh Ganapathie, Yashlen Pather and Abhay Jagdoe
Thursday 11 May 2023 19h00 – College of Humanities
An ecstatic student onstage
Triple celebration for family of teachers with twins Sonil and Sajil Ramharak and their brother Kirash
A graduate adorns a monetary gift
Capturing precioius moments
Excited parents at UKZN Graduation
Smiling College of Humanities Education graduates
Traditional attire worn for graduation
Veshika van Dayer is thrilled to graduate with her Masters in Education
A celebratory dance by a parent
Staff member Mbalenhle Ngcobo graduates with her Honours in Education
Thursday 11 May 2023 13h30 – College of Humanities
Traditional attire worn for graduation
UKZN Executive Management meet with former SA President Jacob Zuma
UKZN Vice Chancellor Professor Nana Poku captures special graduation moments
A graduate celebrates onstage
College of Humanities graduates
Former SA President Jacob Zuma with Honorary Doctorate Prince Bhekizizwe Zeblon Zulu
Gagasi radio personality Mthokozisi Mbele graduates
Humanities graduates celebrate their success
King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini at the UKZN Grad ceremony
Special gifts for a graduate
Thursday 11 May 2023 09h30 – College of Humanities
A proud parent
College of Humanities graduates
Madolo, Sengezwayinkosi Nkosinathi dances onstage
Mr Asogan Subramony Naicker earned a cum laude Master’s degree in Education.
Ms Esther Novukela graduating with a cum laude Master’s degree in Education
Parents celebrate the success of their graduands
The academic procession onstage
UKZN Choir at its best
UKZN Fellow Professor Deevia Bhana
A mother and daughter celebrate
Wednesday 10 May 2023 17h30 – College of Humanities
Parents dressed to the nines for graduation
Professor Obioma Nnaemeka was awarded an honorary doctorate by UKZN
Top Clinical Sociology graduates Swazi Hlatshwayo and Safwaan Barradeen
DVC of the College of Humanities Professor Nhlanhla Mkhize presides over the graduation ceremony
Excited College of Humanities graduates
Jordaan Siyamthanda celebrates his graduation achievement
Light-hearted moments for the academic procession
Mr Nkululeko Muthwa who uses a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy was thrilled to graduate with his Masters in Social Sciences
Mr Sifundo Mthembu is UKZN's youngest graduate at 20 years old
Parents capture special graduation moments
Wednesday 10 May 2023 13h30 – College of Humanities
Strutting onstage
The academic procession onstage
The proud College of Humanities graduates
Twins Ayanda and Amanda Ndawonde graduate with their Social Science degrees
A proud moment for parents
An excited graduate from the College of Humanities
Capturing special grad moments
Honorary Doctorate recipient in Architecture Dr Paul Mikula addresses the audience
Humanities graduates celebrate their peers success
Social Work graduate Siyabonga Shoba
Wednesday 10 May 2023 09h30 – College of Humanities
Celebrating onstage
College of Humanities graduates
Criminology graduates from left Dr Krinesha George, Dr Smangele Shandu, supervisor Professor Shanta Balgobind Singh, Dr Nokukhanya Mbonamb
Excited parents at graduation
Honorary Doctorate in Music awarded to musician Muziwakhe ‘Madala’ Kunene
Kwanele Zondi graduates with his degree from the College of Humanities
Luyanda Khoza graduates from the College of Humanities
Media Personality Ms Shirdika Pillai graduates with a Master of Arts from UKZN
Mkhonza Nompilo Ayanda is thrilled to graduate from UKZN
A family celebrates at graduation
Tuesday 9 May 2023 17h30 – College of Law and Management Studies
Phd in Finance graduate Dr Damien Kunjal
Postgraduate diploma in Accounting graduate Thabiso Nzuza
Proud parent celebrates
Bachelor of Business of Business Science cum laude graduate Ayesha Setar
Bachelor of Commerce cum laude graduate Sibulelo Ntshizana
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting graduates
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Summa Cum Laude graduate DRÉ Dhanilal
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Summa Cum Laude graduate Humairaa Moosa
Bcom Honours in Finance graduate Samkele Xaba
Lungelo Madondo celebrate on stage with a dance
Tuesday 9 May 2023 13h30 – College of Law and Management Studies
Law cum laude graduates
Ms Thandeka Duma with her son Ndabenhle and niece Nosipho
Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim , Professor David McQuoid-Mason, Dr Safura Abdool Karim and Professor Salim Abdool Karim
Rantsatsi, Puleng Fortunate CLMS DVC Professor Managay Reddi
Bachelor of Laws graduate Sifiso Jila assisted by Dalwaine Fraser
College of Law and Managment Studies graduate Nompendulu Cele
College of Law and Management Studies Phd Graduates
Doctor of Business Administration Dr Praline Ross
Dr Reuel Jethro Khoza, Mr Kgwaridi Buti Manamela and Professor Nana Poku
Graduate School of Business and Leadership graduates with their supervisor
Monday 8 May 2023 17h30 – College of Health Sciences
Graduates, This is your moment to shine!
Mum celebrates her son's graduation as a health professional, with tears of joy
SA Women’s Indoor Hockey Squad member, Ms Kelsey Swanepoel, graduated summa cum laude in Biokinetics
UKZN Staffer, Dr Winifred Chinyere Ukoha graduated with a doctoral degree in Nursing
A jubilant Tsonga family celebrate at the CHS Graduation ceremony
A proud graduate celebrates on stage in traditional attire and dance
A proud moment for the family as Dr Vusi Mazibuko graduated with a PhD in Sport Science
An ecstatic Dr Rayishnee Pillay graduated with a PhD in Optometry
College of Health Sciences Public Relations team at the Graduation ceremony
DVC of Health Sciences Professor Busi Ncama and the Executive Director of Corporate Relations celebrate with graduates on stage
Monday 8 May 2023 13h30 – College of Health Sciences
Professor Veena Singaram congratulates her student, Dr Iram Osman on graduating with a PhD in Health Sciences
Public Health medicine specialist, Dr Velile Ngidi, graduated with a Master of Medicine
Public Health Professional, Dr Sabina Govere, bags her sixth degree
UKZN’s top Medical student for 2022 is 24-year-old summa cum laude graduate, Dr Mohamed Suhail Saib pictured with life partner, Dr Sameera Alli
An ecstatic Dr Lindani Prince Mkhabela, celebrates graduating with a medical degree
College of Health Sciences academic procession makes its way onto stage as the ceremony begins
Dr Nonsikelelo Ndlela graduated with a Master of Medicine, cum laude
Dr Thabani Sibiya celebrates graduating with a PhD in Medical Biochemistry
Jubilation all around as mum and grandma celebrates the graduation of the first medical doctor in the family
Ms Thembelihle Cele is a proud holder of a Bachelor of Medical Sciences Degree in Human Anatomy, cum laude
Thursday 4 May 2023 – College of Humanities
At the age of 88, Dr Vincent Brennan was the oldest graduate at UKZN’s autumn graduation ceremonies this year
Celebrating onstage
Double celebration for graduates
DVC of the College of Humanities Professor Nhlanhla Mkhize gives the welcome address
Grateful to graduate
Hard work pays off for graduate
The Academic procession enters the hall
Zinhle Khumalo graduates from UKZN
A celebatory moment for mother and daughter
Graduates from the College of Humanities
Wednesday 3 May 2023 – College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
Mr Siyanda Thabani Mnqayi expresses his joy at graduating with a BSc Agriculture
PhD graduands waiting to recieve their degree
Proud supporter Vijay Ramballie attends the Pietermaritzburg CAES grads with family and friends
Simon Lake is embaced by his parents at his graduation
A sea of red at the CAES's Pietermaritzburg graduation ceremony
BSc graduate Krishen Narainsamy with his parents
Dr Thobile Mkhize flanked by her family Nokuthula and Nomthandazo Manqele
Fresh gradute, Sikwethembile Sphephelo caught coming of the graduation stage
Khemisha Rampersad graduated with her parents at her side
Mom Cathy de Boer, PhD gradutae Kristy-Lyn Barry, and husband Gareth Barry
Wednesday 3 May 2023 – College of Law and Management Studies
Academic Procession on stage
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Cum Laude graduate Ms Omeshni Doorasamy
Graduation attendee adorned in Zulu traditional attire celebrating the graduation of a family member
It was a proud moment for the family of PhD in Finance graduate Dr Hilary Muguto with wife Dr Lorraine and parents Ms Melia and Mr Herbert
Master of Commerce in Management graduate Mr Thabiso Molefe celebrating academic excellence with his wife Khangelani and brother Mlungisi
Master of Commerce in Management graduate Ms Nontobeko Dambuza (left) celebrating with her mother Ms Phumzile Mfeka
Mr Brandon Smith celebrates his MCom achievement with his sister Simone and mother Kerry
Ms Bukani Hlongwa, mother of the late Ms Bavelile Gloria, with Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
University Sports South Africa Karate Champion Mr Hemal Heeralal graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Law summa cum laude
Young Academic from Nkandla Dr Dr Mbalenhle Nxumalo graduated with a PhD