VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY - Engineering and the Built Environment Graduation Date: 27 July 2021 - Wits University
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VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
Engineering and the Built Environment
Graduation Date: 27 July 2021
Time: 09:30
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A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES
FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Congratulations to all the graduands for working hard and staying
focused in order to achieve this milestone!! I also congratulate your
parents for not only supporting you but creating an environment
that allowed you to thrive. It takes a village to raise a child, the
aunts, the grandparents, amongst others are the reason we are
able to celebrate these achievements. Thanks to the lecturers who
contributed to your success. Well done.
May this be the beginning of a life of continuous learning, investing in
yourself, and investing in the communities that nurtured you. Nurture the
relationships that you’ve formed and those that you will form as you journey
through life. Umuntu umuntu ngabantu. Life is about collaboration with others.
Dream big, act consistently with integrity, self-respect and respect for others, and the
universe will conspire to make you achieve your dream/s. A positive attitude & hard work will
bring you closer to your dream and your purpose. Use others’ successes as your inspiration.
Wits is full of those, from Nobel Prize Laureates to world leaders in different fields of society.
You have received world class education. Use it to make a difference in other people’s
lives. Especially those less fortunate than yourself. We are a country with many needs,
identify a role you can play to make a positive difference; you owe it to this country and
the people that invested in you.
Find your Purpose and Live it. Help Africa Rise!
Dr Judy Dlamini
Chancellor
Wits University
There is no limit to what you can achieve,
if you put your mind and your best effort into it!
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A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES GAUDEAMUS
FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
AND PRINCIPAL
Gaudeamus igitur Let us rejoice therefore
Juvenes dum sumus While we are young.
Dear Wits Graduand Post jucundum juventutem After a pleasant youth
Post molestam senectutem After a troublesome old age
Congratulations on successfully completing your academic Nos habebit humus. The earth will have us.
programme at Wits, the premier university in Africa.
Ubi sunt qui ante nos Where are they
You are now a member of an elite group of graduates of this In mundo fuere? Who were in the world before us?
august institution. Our more than 200 000 alumni are at the cutting Vadite ad superos You may cross over to heaven
edge of excellence, both locally and internationally in business, the
Transite in inferos You may go to hell
public sector, the academy, and civil society. Today, you become a
member of that illustrious community. Hos si vis videre. If you wish to see them.
Over the past 99 years, Wits has grown into one of the leading universities on the continent Vita nostra brevis est Our life is brief
and a globally respected institution for its teaching and learning, knowledge creation and Brevi finietur. It will be finished shortly.
generation, and social impact. It has shaped the lives of many and changed society for Venit mors velociter Death comes quickly
good. You are now an integral part of this proud and enduring Rapit nos atrociter Atrociously, it snatches us away.
legacy. Nemini parcetur. No one is spared.
Wits is renowned for its intellectual leadership and for nurturing critical thinkers, creative Vivat academia Long live the academy!
innovators, problem-posers and problem solvers. Your success has furthered our Vivant professores Long live the teachers!
commitment to equipping the next generation of leaders with the skills and determination
Vivat membrum quodlibet Long live each male student!
that you will need to find innovative and sustainable solutions to the pressing problems of
the 21st Century. Vivat membra quaelibet Long live each female student!
Semper sint in flore. May they always flourish!
As a Wits graduate, you had access to an exceptional educational experience. You
have been exposed to a world-class academic and research programme and a vibrant Vivant omnes virgines Long live all maidens
community that makes you a true global citizen. You have been part of an institution that Faciles, formosae. Easy and beautiful!
generates cutting-edge knowledge and innovation for South Africa and the world. It is Vivant et mulieres Long live mature women also,
now time for you to step into the world and use that experience, for good. Tenerae amabiles Tender and loveable
Bonae laboriosae. And full of good labor.
We know that you will enter the next stage of your journey with the determination to build
a better society tomorrow. I want to encourage you to remain a part of the Wits family by Vivant et republica Long live the State
participating in our alumni programme and by further advancing the reputation of your
et qui illam regit. And the One who rules it!
alma mater.
Vivat nostra civitas, Long live our City
Best wishes for the next steps of your journey. Maecenatum caritas And the charity of benefactors
Quae nos hic protegit. Which protects us here!
Professor Zeblon Vilakazi
Vice-Chancellor and Principal Pereat tristitia, Let sadness perish!
Wits University Pereant osores. Let haters perish!
Pereat diabolus, Let the devil perish!
Quivis antiburschius Let whoever is against our school
Atque irrisores. Who laughs at it, perish!
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
ORDER OF PROCEDURE DEAN: PROFESSOR IR JANDRELL BSc(Eng) GDE PhD (Witwatersrand) IntPE(SA) PrEng FSAAE FSAIEE SMIEEE
27 JULY 2021 AT 09:30
Bachelor of Science in Property Studies
The audience will rise as the academic procession enters the hall and will ABED, Yaaseen MOYO, Njabulo Sakhile
remain standing until the Chancellor is in place
AZIZ JOOSUB, Zainul-aabideen MSIBI, Slindele Sinenhlanhla Pretty
The Chancellor will constitute the congregation BAMBO, Nape Lesiba MTEZUKA, Onalenna Ontiretse Boipelo
BLOCK, Tevye Lewis Nkwenkwezi MTHIMKULU, Vusumuzi
The Chancellor will welcome the graduands and guests
DZUMBIRA, Sibongile Trish MULLEN, Damian
Address to the congregation KADER, Mohammed Fayaaz NCHABELENG, Mafoko Surprise
KEKANA, Kamohelo Hope NDLOVU, Hazel Sibonginkosi
Conferment of degrees KOLA, Salmaan NGUBENI, Lungile Precious
KUNENE, Lawrence Bheki NOVOTNY, Maximilian Raul
The President of Convocation will address the graduates
LANGA, Sinenhlanhla Matsidise NTENE, Timello Teddy
The Chancellor will dissolve the congregation LEKHULENI, Thembisile OSCHGER, Keegan Bevan
LETSOALO, Thapelo Solomon SEAKAMELA, Wandile
The audience will stand while Ihele is played
LI, An Ni SEEDAT, Maseeha
Members of the audience are requested to stand while the academic MABASA, Hloniphane Knowledge SEEDAT, Nabehah Ebrahim
procession leaves the hall and not to leave the hall before the end of the
MADHI, Fadheelah SHAI, Tladi Cecil
ceremony.
MAGWA, Nelisa Ruth SHANGASE, Nokulunga Prudence
IMPORTANT NOTICE MAHOMED, Aadil SHANGE, Lethukuthula
In the event of load-shedding or power cuts, the Great Hall may become
MAKGOBA, Friedar Moipone SHONGWE, Khalo
totally dark until the generator comes into
operation. MAREDI, Tumelo Masego SILIMELA, Edgar Themba
MARETELA, Tsholofelo Keletso (with Distinction) SOORAJPAL, Ruvashen
MAZIBUKO, Mvuyo SUNG, Harim
MBANGA, Florence VOLKERSZ, Lodewijk Floris
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ZAKEN, Liat MTHOMBENI, Lufuno Leandra RIKHOTSO, Nhlaloko Wellcome
MUSHOPHE, Mpho Rofhiwa RILEY, Liam Malcolm
Bachelor of Architectural Studies MUSI, Masego SCREMIN, Michele
ALLY KOTTY, Sumaiyah KOCK, Melissa Patricia NCALO, Sibulele SIBANDA, Thando Veronica
BARNARD, Hano Jacobus Hendrik LACHMAN, Kaylene Janelle NDEDA, James Omondi SIBIYA, Boitumelo
BAWA, Mariam LE PERE, Justine NKOSI, Bonga Wiseman SIKWANA, Sikelelwa
BELISHA, Edan Mac LIANG, Mei Han NTSOWE, Khanyile Kgotso SKUDDER, Emma Catherine
BHYAT, Suhail LOVE, Merlin Leonardo Sean Lollis (with Distinction) ODHIAMBO, Noel SMITH, Kerishne Catherine Khoetage
BITON, Daniel Shelomo LUTU, Ntokozo Thokozani O'MAKER, Simone (with Distinction) SYMINGTON, Amy
BOCKING, Rebecca Jane MABASO, Nyiko Penelope OSMAN, Kimal THOMAS, Sinade Lee
BOYAZOGLU, Andrew Alexander MAFEMBA, Simbarashe Alban PASIPATORWA, Tadiwa Nicodimas TSANG, Chun Man
BUTHELEZI, Mvelo Hilton MAHOMED, Ibraheem PENEDA, Michael TSOTETSI, Neo Vanessa
BYROO, Linesh Venay MAMABOLO, Mokgadi Maggy PIETERSE, Sinead VAN WYK, Klaven Charles
CAMPKIN-SMITH, Luke Craig MAMETJE, Naledi Nina Ledi RABSON, Dinah Rachel XHEGWANA, Buhle
DA FONSECA, Rachael Cross MARITZ, Willem Johannes RAINHO, Marco XULU, Bongumusa
DAR, Sarah Khurshid MATEBESE, Sazi RAMSARUP, Shreya
DAVEY, Simone Katherine MATHYE, Tintswalo
DE ABREU, Franco Antonio MENGEZELELI, Linda Nomhle Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies
FACITELA, Cileste MGQIBELA, Lwanele ADKINS, Justin Frank (with Distinction) BULBULIA, Ra'eesa
GLANVILLE, Robyn Alice MICHAELS, Talya ADU - AKUFFO, Emily CHAUKE, Success
HARVEY, Liam Brian MODISE, Sunnyboy AGNEW, Taine Ethan CHILWANE, Sekwati Katimamolilo
JACOB, Anneline MOLAOA, Hendrick AHMOD, Mahomed Thaaqib CHIORORO, Wayne Fungai
JAFFER, Raeesah MOODLEY, Priyan ALIGHIERI, Enrico Lolo CHOONARA, Usama
JAMES, Ashton Tyler MORAKE, Kagiso APHANE, Thabang Regan ELIAS, Mark Greg
KANJEE, Sanam Dyani MOSHE, Khumo APHANE, Thero FAYZOO, Muhammed Aadil
KASSANJEE, Vishal MPABANGA, Kreby Thembelani BADAT, Yunus GOBINGCA, Afika
KHAN, Tasmia MPETE, Kgalalelo BILA, Palesa Priscilla GOLA, Yamnkela
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GOVINDER, Shalin Inthiran MALEMA, Madidimalo Jaquesri MOKOQAMA, Rorisang PILLAY, Dereshin
GUMEDE, Zakithi Sinethemba MALESA, Lehlogonolo Samuel MOOLLA, Ebrahim PONTSHI, Nomhle Zinhle
HARPER, Sacha Thobile MALINGA, Zanele Yvonne MOTHA, Siyabonga Sive PUNUNGWE, Fungai Agnes
HLANZELA, Odwa MALIWA, Chumande Ayabulela MOTLANA, Lerato Ntsadi QONDELA, Harambe
HLONGWANE, Thato Bongani MALULEKE, Koena Kgopotso MPHALO, Khumo Lerato RAHMAN, Saajidah
JAZBHAY, Muhammad MALULEKE, Mashudu Maude MSIMANGU, Tebogo Collen RAKOTSOANE, Teboho Edgar
JENNEKER, Tristan MAMABOLO, Eric Kgasane MSUKWINI, Zolile Simon RAMAILA, Modjadji Nkolo
KANDAWALA, Yusuf MANGA, Hiral MUCHICHWA, Keketso Beaver RAMARU, Awelani Brighet
KANYASA, Gamuchirai Thandeka MANGWEDI, Amantle MUDAU, Innocent RAMARUMO, Thembuluwo
KGADITSI, Masenoke Selma MASHA, Boitumelo Theofelus MUGHOGHO, Mwabi Matthew RAMBAU, Kamogelo
KGATLANE, Boikhutso Nokuthula MASWANGANYE, Xitsundzuxo Eminent MUGIVHI, Rolivhuwa Rutherford RIBA, Mary Dineo
KHANYILE, Fundiswa Thandukubonga MATHEBULA, Sagwadi MVELASE, Boya Luyanda RIBEIRO, Daniel
KHUMALO, Akhona MATHOBELA, Khayalethu Mncedisi MYAMBO, Success Hlulani SEFOKO, Ngoako Moses
KWETETSE, Andile MATOLWENI, Lutho NDLOVU, Amanda SELEPE, Kamohelo
MAAKO, Mphulo William MATSIKA, Rumbidzai NDLOVU, Sifiso Keletso SENOKWANE, Meisie Catherine
MABENA, Saulimizi MBATHA, Nothando Siphiwe NDOU, Anangoho Abigail SEQHOBANE, Wesley Katleho
MABILO, Mahlatse Thomas MHLONGO, Nomalanga NEMAVHULANI, Unarine SHABALALA, Thabang Bennedict
MABOTE, Amogelo MHLONGO, Tinyiko (with Distinction) NENGOVHELA, Rudzani SIMELANE, Gcina
MACHAKA, Anna Mathiba MIA, Ameer NGANDI, Nozimvo SINDANE, Mongezi Comfort
MAGAGULA, Mmeli English MNCUBE, Sibongile NGOVENI, Gift Victor SITHOLE, Zethembe Mbekezeli
MAGAGULA, Pamela Sibonile MNDZEBELE, Sphesihle Wendy NOMBEBE, Molemo SKHOSANA, Brian Donavan
MAGQAZANA, Thapelo Skhona MNGOMEZULU, Mduduzi Excellent NTULI, Siphesihle Samara SKOSANA, Kwanele David
MAHAMBA, Sanda MNGXUMA, Asemahle Lolwethu NTULI, Zamangwane Hope SOJANE, Bonolo
MAIMANE, Tshenolo MOALUSI, Gideon Malefo NYONI, Tatenda Inathi SUMER, Shayur
MAKGOPELA, Kutlwano MODUKANELA, Thapelo PABALE, Machuene TATA, Someleze
MAKHARI, Michelle Adivhaho MOKGATLE, Rebaone Theophillus PEDZISAYI, Nyasha Natasha THABETHE, Sizwe Mduduzi
MAKUMBE, Tichaona Lenny MOKGOHLWA, Evidence Phuti PESANE, Zandile Grace THUKETANA- MABUZA, Amukelani
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WILCOCKS, Ulanda Basetsana ZWANE, Eunice Fundiswa NTSHEKANG, Keabetswe Eunice School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
OSMAN, Mohammed Hoosen School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering PATELIUS, Robert School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
COSSA, Arsenio Paruque School of Electrical and Information Engineering PILLAY, Indhran Shunmugam School of Electrical and Information Engineering
CRITCHER, Rhys Philip School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering PITIKI, David Thapelo School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
DANIEL ELVIS, Dzaringa Kisembo School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering QHEKWANA, Mohato School of Electrical and Information Engineering
FAYINDLALA, Phumlani Simon School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering RAMATJA, Mogodi Smiley School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
GQIBISA, Sinethemba School of Electrical and Information Engineering RAMATSHELA, William Madidimalo School of Electrical and Information Engineering
GUMEDE, Thomas School of Electrical and Information Engineering RATSHIBVUMO, Shudufhadzani Joshua School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
KHAN, Riffath School of Electrical and Information Engineering SADHASEEVAN, Falcon Collin School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
KUBHEKA, Penuel Nkanyezi School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering SHABANGU, Senzo Ayanda School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
LENTSOE, Susan Nkelele School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering SRI RANGANATHAN, Narainen School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
MACHABELA, Palesa Rossen School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering TSVETURE, Brian School of Electrical and Information Engineering
MAKASANI, Ntsako School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering ZONDI, Londeka School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
MALEKA, Tebogo Ronald School of Electrical and Information Engineering
MAPHAHA, Takalani School of Electrical and Information Engineering Postgraduate Diploma in Planning
MATUKU, Marylyn Farai Nyasha School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering MALAZA, Senzeni Sindisiwe ORSMOND, Colleen (with Distinction)
MDLETSE, Nqobile Victor School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering MASONGANYE, Thoriso Obakeng SUKDEV, Trivania
MHLANGA, Nqobile School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering NGCOBO, Princess Mbalenhle
MIYAMBU, Malebo Beryl School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
MKHIZE, Msizi Collen School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
MODISE, Sphiwe Primrose School of Electrical and Information Engineering Postgraduate Diploma in Property Development and Management
MONGWE, Ntsakiso School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering COKA, Ntokozo
MPHAHLELE, Happy Lehlaga School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering DLOKOVA, Nomhle Annie Facilities Management
MTIMKULU, Paul Nkosana School of Electrical and Information Engineering KGARIYA, Moshabane Brian
MUIFHA, Nkhumeleni Patrick School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering KHAMBULE, Visa
MUNYAI, Maano Bethuel School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering KHOZA, Sizwe Solomon Facilities Management
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KHUMALO, Zamantungwa Thobile Facilities Management SITOLE, Rirhandzu Mavis Facilities Management
KHUPARI, Mogomotsi Enoch TAHO, Mzukisi Phumelela Ernest Facilities Management
KRWECE, Ayanda Facilities Management XIVA, Ntombekaya Florence
KUTAME, Takalani Obrey Facilities Management
MABALA, Mamoraka Dinah Graduate Diploma in Engineering
MADIBA, Lebogang Magdeline NDESI, Malibongwe School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
MAGENGELELE, Mihlali Pearl NYAMA, Ledile Jeanette School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
MAHAPA, Palesa Penelope Facilities Management SIBISI, Jabulani Christopher School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
MAKHENE, Maswabi Daniel
MASHITA, Phuti Eugene
MATISO, Camagu Xhanti
MEMANI, Lwakheka Lucinda Facilities Management
MKWANAZI, Sithembiso Facilities Management
MOSEBO, Neo Facilities Management
MPHAHO, Masilo
MPSHE, Kutlwano Facilities Management
MTHEMBU, Rejoice Zanele
NDAKISA, Isiphile Xabiso
NHLAPO, Nomsa
NKUKU, Roberta Thandekile Facilities Management
NTYANTYA, Simnikiwe
NYUNDU, Andile
OSEILE, Maggie Tsakane
RANTLOANE, Kholofelo Ntsika
SEABE, Kananelo Jeremia
SHIBAMBU, Tiyiso Facilities Management
SHOBESO, Abraham Dilo Facilities Management
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14 15GRADUATION AWARDS OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Chancellor
DR NJ DLAMINI MBChB (Natal) DBL (Unisa) MBA (Witwatersrand) IEC (USA)
Prizes to be presented at the Faculty’s prize giving ceremony Vice-Chancellor and Principal
PROFESSOR Z VILAKAZI BSc (Manchester) MSc PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf FAAS
South African Planning Institute Prize:
The best student in the Postgraduate Diploma in Planning programme. Chairman of Council
Colleen Orsmond MR I SHONGWE BA (Wesleyan) MPhil (Oxford)
The Joint Building Contracts Committee BAS Book Prize:
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
The best student in the 'Small Office Practice' course.
PROFESSOR R OSMAN BA (Witwatersrand) HDipEd BEd (Unisa) MEd PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf
Merlin Leonardo Sean Lollis Love
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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16 17FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Look around you. No matter where you are, what you will see is the evidence of the activity of Engineering and the
Built Environment professionals. We often take for granted our roads, bridges, buildings, cities, cars, aeroplanes,
fuels, energy, financial systems, media, VR, communications systems, medical devices - but none of these would
be possible without these professionals.
The University prides itself on producing graduates of the highest quality, who reflect the country’s diversity in terms
of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender. At Wits we focus on graduating young people who have the
critical and analytical skills required to contribute to developing South Africa’s economy, but also have the practical
know-how and leadership qualities to make them equivalent to the best in the world, and capable of attaining Emergency and Fire Plans during Graduations
leadership positions anywhere they choose.
1. In the event of an emergency and/or fire:
Development of Scarce Skills • The presiding official (Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice-Chancellor) will make an
The production of Engineering and the Built Environment graduates in South Africa has to increase to allow us to announcement requesting guests, graduands and staff to keep calm and remain seated;
respond to the challenges posed by the National Development Plan and the urgent need to renew the economy. • The Ushers will assist guests to proceed to the nearest Emergency exits in order to evacuate the
A vastly expanded local development of high-level, scarce technical and design skills is therefore a national Great Hall in an orderly fashion;
imperative. The Wits Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment takes its responsibility in producing skilled
• Emergency exit signs are visible in red above all exit doors situated on your left and right hand
young graduates very seriously, and we encourage our graduates and their families and friends to partner with us to
improve our facilities, and in so doing play an active role in ensuring the best possible future for all. We continue sides as well as the back of the Hall;
building a faculty that not only offers the very best teaching, learning and research facilities, but is also a great place • The Ushers will assist the elderly and disabled guests out of the building;
to visit.
• 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
Accreditation point on the piazza.
All of our first degrees in engineering are accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) under the
Washington Accord. Career opportunities for engineers are limitless, extending beyond the engineering sector. The 2. In the event of a Bomb threat
BSc Construction Studies is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (UK - CIOB), the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors (UK - RICS), the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) and All bomb threats will be treated as real in order to protect lives and property and the premises will be
the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) whilst the BSc
Property Studies is accredited by the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession and is recognized evacuated immediately.
by the USA’s Institute for Real Estate Management (IREM). At the Honours level, the BSc Honours in Construction
Management and Quantity surveying respectively are accredited by the South African Council for the Quantity
Surveying Profession and the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions and
both Honours degrees are accredited internationally by the CIOB and RICS.
The Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Master of Architecture (Professional) are accredited by the South African
Council for the Architectural Professions (SACAP) and the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA). The
Bachelor of Science, Urban and Regional Planning (Hons) and Masters of Science in Development Planning are
accredited by the South African Council for Planning (SACPLAN).
The Faculty also maintains strong links with industry – via student bursaries, scholarships and internships,
endowed professorships or chairs, and funded research entities. We value and cherish our role in our city, our
Nation, and the world.
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18 19NATIONAL ANTHEM MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
OF CONVOCATION
Dear Wits Graduate,
There are a few defining moments in life – and it is without doubt that
Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika graduation is one of them!
Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo,
Today, you enter the world as a graduate from one of the top
universities on the African continent. You enter into a world filled with
Yizwa imithandazo yethu, many challenges, but a world that is also filled with limitless possibilities.
Nkosi sikelela May you meet all the challenges and opportunities that await you with
Thina lusapho lwayo. pride, drive, passion, innovation, social-conscience and positive-purpose.
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, In addition to earning the degree conferred upon you today, you have
O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, also earned the right to be associated with a special group of individuals – the
O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso, Convocation of Wits University. Convocation represents all the degreed graduates of Wits
and forms a vital link between the University and the global community in which it operates.
Setjhaba sa, South Afrika — South Afrika.
Membership to Convocation is free and serves as an official channel, allowing you, the members,
to convey to the University management your views about the University. This membership comes
Uit die blou van onse hemel, with several unique privileges, which include nominating the Chancellor of the University. The
Uit die diepte van ons see, Convocation Executive has two members on the Wits Council and maintains other regular
Oor ons ewige gebergtes, contact with the University to ensure the voice of the Convocation is represented at the highest
Waar die kranse antwoord gee, levels of The University.
Sounds the call to come together, There are approximately 200 000 Wits alumni worldwide. The distinction of our university is important
to the prestige of our collective qualifications. We call upon you to nurture and enhance the
And united we shall stand, value of your degree by promoting Wits’ image, preserving our values, and contributing towards
Let us live and strive for freedom our ongoing development, ensuring that we grow in stature as a globally competitive, proudly
In South Africa our land. South African institution of higher learning.
Please engage with us via our numerous social media channels and keep connected with us so
you can access career support, invitations to events and reunions and all the latest news about
Wits and prominent Witsies: https://www.wits.ac.za/alumni/updateyourdetails/
I would like to extend a warm welcome to you – you are now a #Witsie4Life!
Stacey-Lee Bolon
President of Convocation
The Wits Choir
Convocation is a statutory body that includes all graduates of the University.
The Wits Choir has been under the direction of conductor and trainer, Dalene Convocation is the largest constituency of the University (since the founding of the
Hoogenhout, since 1995. Their repertoire is colourful and vibrant. They perform regularly University in 1922, graduates number over 200 000). Its statutory mandate is to “…
at graduations and important ceremonies. The Wits Choir has toured internationally discuss and state its opinion upon any matters relating to the University including
as well as playing host to other choirs here. They are also active in the community, matters referred to it by the Council” and allows for the views of graduates to be
undertaking choral outreach programmes. represented at the highest levels of governance of the University.
20 21IHELE (THE PROCESSION) THE UNIVERSITY MACE
IHELE THE PROCESSION
Words and music by S.B.P. Mnomiya Maces were originally weapons of defence, designed
to break through armour. In medieval times, bishops
Anhom carried a mace instead of a sword into battle to
Falalala enable them to defend themselves in accordance
Obani labo? Who are those? with the canonical rule that forbade a priest to shed
Baphi Ahhom? Which, Falalala? blood. In time, the mace has come to be regarded
as a symbol of delegated authority vested in a person
Ngibona beza I see them coming or an institution. At this University, it is a symbol of the
Beyikazela Walking with swinging garments authority vested in the Chancellor and a reminder of
Bathwel ‘ongiyane They are wearing head rings the mandate given by the legislature of this country to
Bavela kuphi na? Where do they come from? the University to grant degrees.
Obani labo? Who are those?
Ongqondongqondo They are people with knowledge The University mace is the work of the Edinburgh designer,
Osibakhulu They are people in authority silversmith and engraver, William Kirk, who designed and made
Yibo labo hhom! These are the ones the mace of the University of Stirling and of other institutions. It is silver-
and gold-plated, is 1070 millimetres long and 180 millimetres broad and weighs seven
Yini na leyo? What is that? kilograms. The heraldic devices used in the decoration reflect the character of this University
Ihele It is a procession as an institution of learning, set in a mining centre within the Republic of South Africa.
Ihele lezingwazi zakithi A procession of our heroes
Ahhom udwendwe The head of the mace with its spreading vertical blades is symbolic of the horns of
Ahhom It is a procession a springbok. The central vertical spike is representative of a rock drill on the mine, and
Udwendwe lwezingqwele zakithi A procession of our champions the amber stone set in the head is intended as a tribute to a past Chancellor through its
Nant’ ihele Here is a procession association with his name, Bernstein, which in German means amber stone. The heavy
Longqondongqondo Of people of knowledge quality of the head is consistent with the traditional concept of the mace as a weapon
Nant’ ihele Here is a procession of defence. The collar repeats the shape of the head. It consists of eight cogs which
Losibakhulu Of people of knowledge symbolise the cog-wheel in the University coat of arms and represents mining and industry.
Udwendwe A procession The shaft is octagonal and divided into three sections. The coat of arms of the University is
Udwendwe Iwezingqwele zakithi A procession of our heroes placed on the shaft under the collar. Below this the words Universitas Witwatersrandensis
Johannesburgi: are inscribed, followed by the date in Roman numerals – MCMLXXVI (1977)
– which signifies the year of the dedication of the mace.
The mace is a symbolic portrayal of this University, this city, the Witwatersrand and the
Ihele is known as the ‘Black’ Gaudeamus Igitur. In song, the writer, Mnomiya uses Republic of South Africa. It is a constant reminder to members of Council and Senate
very poetic language to describe a graduation ceremony. The soloist sings of the to uphold at all times the rights, powers and privileges of the University and its governing
‘strange’ procession of people in long robes and head gear. The choir responds by bodies.
saying that these people are academics who read profound books of knowledge.
Mnomiya goes on to say that the graduates are an inspiration to all of us, and we will
also graduate like them one day. The song goes on to wish the graduates well and it
ends with a resounding “Halala” (well done!).
22 23ACADEMIC DRESS DISTINCTLY WITS
The academic dress of this University is patterned on that of the Universities of Oxford and Wits is one of only two universities in Africa to be placed in the top 200 (from amongst
Cambridge, with modifications based on the model of the University of London and certain 23 000 universities world-wide) in two separate international rankings. A world-class research
individual features, particularly in the costumes of office bearers and the hoods of degrees university, Wits aims to be in the top league of world leading universities built on intellectual
of bachelor and master. excellence, international competitiveness and measurable impact.
Dress for Office Bearers Wits is:
• The Chancellor wears a scarlet silk gown with a broad facing of black velvet down • internationally recognised for its research and its accredited academic programmes
each side, embroidered in gold and a black velvet cap with gold cord and tassels.
• The Vice-Chancellor and Principal wears a blue silk gown with a broad facing of • an active leader that takes a stand on social issues
gold silk down each side, embroidered in blue, the sleeves being lined with gold • an engaged University committed to the advancement of the public good
silk. The cap is of the same design as that of the Chancellor.
• The Chairman of Council wears a black silk gown with a broad facing of red velvet • The latest 2017 alma mater survey by Times Higher education ranking placed Wits
down each side and around the neck, the sleeves being lined with gold silk. The amongst the world’s top 100 universities from which Fortune 500 CEOs graduated
cap is of the same design as that of the Chancellor.
• a University that boasts highly skilled teams working in astronomy, physics and related
• The academic dress of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors and the Executive Directors is
the same as that of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, except that the colour of the areas on the SKA project and other SA telescopes, and at CERN in Switzerland where
facing and sleeves of the gown and of the cord and tassels of the cap is silver-grey. Wits academics made a significant contribution to finding the Higgs Boson
• The gown of the President of Convocation is of blue silk, with a broad facing of • the institution that maintains the highest proportion of independent financial support
gold silk down each side, the sleeves being lined with white silk. The cap is the
same as that of the Chancellor, but with a blue cord and tassels. • a leader in the evolutionary sciences and the curators of priceless faunal, floral and
• The Registrar wears a black silk gown with a broad facing of blue silk down each hominid collections including the Taung Skull, Little Foot, Sediba and Naledi fossils
side, bordered with gold braid. The cap is the same as that of the President of
Convocation. • proud of the four Nobel laureates and the 91 Rhodes Scholars that have emanated from
• A member of Council wears a black silk gown with a broad facing of gold silk. The the University
cap is the same as that of the Chancellor. • the intellectual hub of Africa and has over 40 key projects actively running on the
• The gown of the President of the Students’ Representative Council is black with a continent
broad facing of blue satin.
• proud of its more than 200 000 graduates. More than 97% of Wits graduates obtain
Graduands’ Gowns permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
• The gowns for all degrees of bachelor and master of the University are black, of
the same pattern as the gown for a Master of Arts at the University of Oxford. • renowned for its balanced approach to all disciplines. Half of all enrolments are in the
• The gown for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is scarlet, after the University of Science, Engineering and Technology fields
London pattern. • proud of it academics who wrote four research articles that are ranked in the world’s top
• The gown for a senior doctorate is the same as that for the PhD, but with a gold 0.1% best articles in 2016
satin facing on each side of the gown and with the sleeve button and cord in gold.
• pleased to collaborate with peers across 179 countries, including all the countries in Africa,
The Academic Hood bar two. Outside of South Africa, Wits produces most of its research in collaboration with
The academic hood is the principal feature of the costume for holders of our degrees leading universities and research centres in the world.
of bachelor and master. The hood for the PhD is standard, regardless of the Faculty in
which the degree was obtained. It is scarlet silk, lined with white silk.
Degree Colours
The hoods reflect the colour or colours of a particular degree or associated degrees.
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