VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY - Engineering and the Built Environment Graduation Date: 26 July 2021 - Wits University
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VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
Engineering and the Built Environment
Graduation Date: 26 July 2021
Time: 13:30
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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
26 JULY 2021 AT 13:30
Master of Engineering
The audience will rise as the academic procession enters the hall and will KATAMETSI, Tlhogo Olebogeng School of Electrical and Information Engineering
remain standing until the Chancellor is in place MANIKUM, Prishaun School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
MPAILANE, Palesa Eunice School of Electrical and Information Engineering
The Chancellor will constitute the congregation
NKGADIMA, Maphare Elton School of Electrical and Information Engineering
The Chancellor will welcome the graduands and guests
Master of Engineering (Professional)
Address to the congregation
ABRAHAM, Deepa Industrial Engineering
Conferment of degrees ASSEGAAI, Thato Sidwell Industrial Engineering
BERNSTEIN, Greggory Sean Civil and Environmental Engineering
The President of Convocation will address the graduates CHETTY, Simone Chante Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
CHIKWANHA, Elizabeth Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Chancellor will dissolve the congregation
ESSACK, Fatima Civil and Environmental Engineering
The audience will stand while Ihele is played GOOLAM MAHOMED, Nabeel Osman Civil and Environmental Engineering
HANISI, Lwazi Electrical Engineering
Members of the audience are requested to stand while the academic JORDAAN, Andries Jacobus Civil and Environmental Engineering
procession leaves the hall and not to leave the hall before the end of the KAYOKA, Axel Tshisumpa Industrial Engineering
ceremony.
KHAN, Muhammed Waheed Industrial Engineering
IMPORTANT NOTICE KHANYILE, Salamina Selekeng Industrial Engineering
In the event of load-shedding or power cuts, the Great Hall may become KORAE, Edna Christina Industrial Engineering
totally dark until the generator comes into LIAO, Wei-Chih David Industrial Engineering
operation. MABADI, Mxanxathi James Civil and Environmental Engineering
MACK, Candice Kimanda Civil and Environmental Engineering
MADISHA, Tebogo Harris Civil and Environmental Engineering
MAFANYA, Portia Siposetu Industrial Engineering
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MAGIDIMISA, Kuvhanganani Tacia Civil and Environmental Engineering TSHUMA, Sijabuliso Civil and Environmental Engineering
MALULEKE, Musa Eliah Civil and Environmental Engineering
MARABA, Mahlatse Taamane Thomas Electrical Engineering Master of Science in Engineering
MASARAURE, Fadzai Rufaro Lorraine Civil and Environmental Engineering
AKAKIOS, Stephanie Gina School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Comparative environmental impact assessment on a pharmaceutically interesting compound
MAYOMBE, Patrick Lokanda Civil and Environmental Engineering
ALLESSING, Chaniel Precious School of Electrical and Information Engineering
MNKANDLA, Mduduzi Electrical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Power quality assessment of when a microgrid containing a diesel generator and/or solar PV is
islanded
MOHLALA, Tengetile Electrical Engineering
BROVKO, Fatheela School of Mining Engineering
MOKOENA, Phumelele Nomfanelo Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Cost implications of modern mining methods on water and energy consumption: a South
African platinum case study
MOOSA, Tameez Industrial Engineering
CHAUKE, Ntsako Portia School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
MOOTHEERAM, Shohan Suniel Civil and Environmental Engineering
DISSERTATION: Development of castor oil based bio-binder for composite materials
MOSOANE, Maletle Regina Industrial Engineering
CHIRANGA, Freeman School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Retaining the integrity of dc-link voltage in variable speed drives applications
MTHETHWA, Zamokuhle Ntokozo Industrial Engineering
DANNHAUSER, Louis Francois School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
MTOLO, Sabelo Civil and Environmental Engineering
DISSERTATION: Quantitative Methods to segment target Businesses in a Telecommunication Environment for
sales Optimization
MUROA, Modipadi Charity Civil and Environmental Engineering
EKWELIBE, Nnamdi Daniel School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
NAIDOO, Nireshni Civil and Environmental Engineering
DISSERTATION: Promoting environmental sustainability through waste management
NQIWA, Qaqambile Reggie Electrical Engineering
FAKUDE, Mamosa Evans School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Conversion of coal-N to NOx under fluidized-bed combustion conditions
OSHUNGADE, Oluwaseun Olumide Civil and Environmental Engineering
FERNANDES, Filipe Adriano Tomé School of Electrical and Information Engineering
PADAYACHEE, Sarisha Electrical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Optical Monitoring of Pollution on MV Transformer Bushings
PILLAY, Mishlin (with Distinction) Civil and Environmental Engineering
HAUPT, Colin Luke School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: The relationship between material displacement and pressure reduction in a mass flow
QUTHU, Sinoxolo Electrical Engineering
hopper during initiation of flow
RAMBAU, Londani Thabelo Electrical Engineering
KHUMALO, Mgciniwethu School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: The optimal milling and mainstream flotation circuit configuration for Mogalakwena Platreef
RUBUSHE, Siphamandla Electrical Engineering
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SEBABI, Nkgomeleng Lefty Industrial Engineering
KHUMALO, Nosipho School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Deterministic Fog Computing Architecture for 5G Applications in Underserved Communities
SEBOLA, Munyadziwa Jeremiah Industrial Engineering
LEKOADI, Paul Masekuru Paul School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
SIBANDA, Thembelihle Moses Industrial Engineering
DISSERTATION: Effect of heat treatment on the microstructure and Mechanical properties high speed selective
Laser melted Ti6Al4V Alloy
SIHLANGU, Dikeledi Sinah Industrial Engineering
MABODZA, Gloria Tariro School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
SONI, Nandile Zamawelase Thandiwe Industrial Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Financing water infrastructure investment for sustainable development in Zimbabwe
STEYN, Heinrich MABUSELA, Kagiso Baatseba School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Kinetics Aspects of Cu Adsorption onto Biowaste Adsorbents
TSAUSEB, Stellio Albert Civil and Environmental Engineering
MAHAS, Shanelle School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
TSHABALALA, Themba Reuben Electrical Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Reduction in Outage Durations at Eskom Power Plants in South Africa
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MALULEKE, Vukosi Era School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering RIPINGA, Nonkululeko Milliah School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Credit Decision Management of corporate default on listed South African Firms using Artificial RESEARCH REPORT: An investigation into lightning initiating fires in the Western and Eastern Cape
Intelligence Tools (A bankruptcy approach)
ROSS, Ryan Francois School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
MAMATHONI, Phathutshedzo School of Civil and Environmental Engineering DISSERTATION: Parabolic trough CSP modelling and its application to a domestic scale solar air Brayton engine
RESEARCH REPORT: Sewage treatment technology selection using life cycle assessment
SCOTT, Tricia Robyn School of Mining Engineering
MATHOHO, Gundo School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering RESEARCH REPORT: Determining the physical and metallurgical properties of lump ore subgroups on the
RESEARCH REPORT: The study of measurement and determination of water retention characteristics of coal ash Kapstevel South iron ore deposit, Kolomela Mine
MATLHWANA, Mosima Precious School of Mining Engineering SEHLABAKA, Kelebone Adelice School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Designing a Multi-Sensor Cluster for monitoring ventilation risks using a Micro Aerial Vehicle RESEARCH REPORT: Comparison of the energy breakage efficiency of high compressive breakage with drop
(MAV) in Underground Mining weight impact breakage
MEREDITH, Eric Denzil Thomas School of Mining Engineering SEKOKOTOANA, Lehlohonolo Edwin School of Electrical and Information Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: The Effect on Net Present Value of Cut-Off Grades applied to various Reef Types using DISSERTATION: Channel Estimation for Single Input Single Output Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access
different mining methods
SELAI, Cassius School of Mining Engineering
MISTRY, Mayurkumar (with Distinction) School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering RESEARCH REPORT: The geotechnical design of the highwall mining layout: a case study at the 5 seam operation
DISSERTATION: Analysis of Laser Shock Peening on Aluminium Alloy 7075 with Different Types of Sacrificial of Glencore Coal SA
Coatings
SETSEPU, Ramadimetja Lizah School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
MOTSIE, Phokojoe Refiloe School of Mining Engineering DISSERTATION: The utilization of Searsia lancea and Tamarix usneoides as feedstock for biochar production
RESEARCH REPORT: Impact of International Trade Regimes on mineral beneficiation in developing countries - through hydrothermal
South Africa
SHONGWE, Nkosinathi Samuel School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
MPHASHA, Nthape Percyval School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering DISSERTATION: Energy Optimization of a Solar-Thermal Driven Ejector Refrigeration System
DISSERTATION: Interfacial Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of WC-CO oxyacetylene Brazed Joints using
Ag-Based Filler Alloy SNYDERS, Ian Mason School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Critical Analysis of a Kimberlite Open-Pit Slope Design produced by Limited Geotechnical
MQADI, Nkanyezi Samora School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Data and Slope Design Charts
RESEARCH REPORT: Application of IOT(Internet of Things) in the monitoring and control of offsore oil and gas
production platforms STIEKEMA, Nicholas John (with Distinction) School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Investigation of the Cavitation Bubble Oscillation period during Laser Shock Peening
MUKE, Pathy Musema School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Open-pit mine production scheduling using the genetic algorithm
MULAUDZI, Masala Godfrey School of Mining Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Management
RESEARCH REPORT: Analysis of the South Africa's non-fuel mineral exploration expenditure to assess investment
climate in the mining industry in the post-apartheid era ISAACS, Mogammad Jameel
DISSERTATION: Voter Apathy in South African Student Populations
NCHABELENG, Mokgadi Mahlatse School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
DISSERTATION: Consolidation and compressibility properties of non-plastic tailings KUMAR, Alok
RESEARCH REPORT: Development of a framework for estimating operating costs on a surface coal mining project
NGQALAKWEZI, Athule School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Development of nano-metals graphene structured materials for hydrogen storage at low MARIBE, Modisha Tshepo
temperature RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of customer focused innovative technologies on passenger growth for a
domestic low-cost carrier airline (kulula.com)
PANDA, Betty School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: The effect of Size of Fly Ash on Cement Properties for Drilling Purposes
PEARSON, Samantha Diane Thom School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
DISSERTATION: Constructed Wetlands for Degrading Industrial Effluents
POTGIETER, Nicoleen School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering DOWRA, Priyesh
RESEARCH REPORT: Developing a framework of lean Orientated tools and practices to be introduced at Wits: a RESEARCH REPORT: Investigating the challenging experienced by the South African construction industry in
Wits Plus case study adopting lean construction principles to deliver projects
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MOHONO, Thobela KHUMALO, Zama Zamokuhle MASHABELA, Mmeladi Fortune
DISSERTATION: Selecting an Effective Maintenance Strategy using Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP)
algorithm on Rail Vehicles Components KUFA, Panashe Blessed MASHILA, Tlangelani
RADEBE, Bhekifa Wellman KUMISUKU, Kombe Musakanya Catherine MASWANGANYI, Mandla Linton
RESEARCH REPORT: To determine the effect(s) of big data analytics on warehousing costing in FMCG
RAJU, Ralph Arthur KUNENE, Mduduzi MASWIME, Livhuwani Praise
DISSERTATION: Comparison of the business case between Explosives Mining Method and Non-Explosives Mining
Methods for Underground Platinum Mining Projects KUNVAR, Seshna MCIMELI, Akhile
TSHABANGU, Onalenna Benedict LANG, Brandon Robert MGANDELA, Thamsanqa
RESEARCH REPORT: An investigation into how small businesses can gain competitive advantage through
collaborative supply chain models LEBEA, Maropeng Gladys MHLAMANZANA, Sanelisiwe
LEPHUTHING, Gregory Lebohang MKONZA, Keitumetse
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering LE ROUX, Nicola Joan MMOKWA, Baleseng Mmati
PARSHOTAM, Dushil Singh LETSHOLO, Thabo Happy MNISI, Mpho Jeffrey
DISSERTATION: Linear shape memory alloy (Nitinol) actuators in a 3D printed hand prosthesis
STEENKAMP, Anton Johan LETSOALO, Mathebuthebu Douglas MNISI, Nokuthula
DISSERTATION: Dynamic road damage caused by heavy vehicle rolling motion when including Road Crossfall
LOUREIRO, Ana Luisa Ribeiro MNYINGWA, Sphelele
MACHETHE, Tumelo Desmond MODIRWA, Diratsagae Labius
Bachelor of Science in Engineering-Chemical Engineering
MADIKE, Palo Solomon MODISE, Lerato Elizabeth
BAIJANG, Sello General GOVENDER, Megandri
MAFELA, Mahlohonono Precious MOHLABI, Ntswaki Bridgette
BAILEY, Douglas Gwyllm GURNELL, Craig Allan (with Distinction)
MAFUKADUVHA, Roshuma MOHLAHLO, Tebogo Faith
BHAGOO, Shad-lee Tanique HARISUNKER, Trishkaya
MAHASHE, Tshilidzi MOKOENA, Rapelang Vincent
BOYI, Michael Thamsanqa HLATSWAYO, Chericia Tsakani
MAISTRY, Jayson Charles MOKWALA, Sabelo Nelson
BUE, Hayley Dominique HLONGWANE, Minenhle Malibongwe
MAJAFE, Boineelo Antrolia MOLAPO, Karabo Ephraim
CELE, Lilly Mbali JONES, Tamara Elizabeth
MAKGABO, Decican Maphuti MOLOPA, Matsatsi Palesa Joan
CHAUKE, Ntsako Osborne JOXO, Buhle
MALAKA, Joqueline Mampe MONYEMANE, Frans
CHUMA, Rirhandzu Emmanuel KAITANO, Caroline
MALALE, Kabelo Berry MONYETSWALE, Kabelo
COSSA, Phindile KANGISSER, Carmela Leah
MALEKA, Lehlogonolo MOSANA, Tebatso Reginald
DEOKALI, Kajal Sunil KAZENGURA, David Tinotenda
MALEMBE, Oyisipho Senzelwa MOTAUNG, Armando
DIKGWATLHE, Cecilia KGASI, Tshepiso Hamlet
MALINGA, Makie Mirriam MOTAUNG, Thabo Andries
ESSA, Zahraa KGWEDI, Tebogo Sophy
MANGOELE, Tshepo MOTHAPO, Simon Thabang
GOOLAM HUSSAIN, Mursaleen KHAN, Johara
MASEKO, Sello Jeremiah MOTSEKE, Lesego
GOVENDER, Aveshen KHUMALO, Snenhlanhla Fortunate
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MPE, Matome Alfred RAMBAU, Mutshidzi GUMEDE, Thokozani Sifiso Ndumiso MOKALENG, Lesego
MSIBI, Themba Sheperd RAMPEDI, Raymond JIYANE, Langwano MOKWALATSIE, Modisaotsile Stephen
MSIMANGA, Nomali RAMUTSINDELA, Vhuhwavho KEIPHETLHETSWE, Keitumetse MOLOANTOA, Andries
MTHETHWA, Sphethelo Sphesihle RANGWANASHE, Rifilwe Victoria LUKHELE, Thulani Moses MOSEBO, Nthabiseng Annah
MTSWENI, Tumelo Joel RATSHIBVUMO, Mutshidzi MAKGOKGOA, Monyatsiemang Ernold MOSWELE, Tshidiso Floyd
MUDUMELA, Vhutshilo RIBA, Conny Moshiane MAKHOKHA, Pinky MOTEANE, Goitseone Otshepeng
MUTHUHADINI, Daphney RIVETT, Stephanie Anne MAKHONGELA, Cyril Cabangani MPHELA, Matshele Lesedi
NAICKER, Bradley ROEBECK, Chelsea Ellen-Lily MAKHUKHULA, Moment MRAJI, Patrick
NAIDOO, Adam Kyle SEBOSE, Lerato Hope MAMETJA, Katlego Success MUDAU, Munzhedzi Siphugu
NDOU, Magiledzhi Bethuel SEGOOA, Nape Tshepo Faith MAPHOSA, Mufunwa Trevor NDOU, Zwodangani Hyson
NDWAMBI, Mueletshedzi Farai Revival SELOANE, Tlakale Nareadi MASHELE, Kanego Livers NGEMA, Sithandokuhle Fortune
NGCALUZA, Bonga SEODUBENG, Gaofenngwe MASHIMBE, Ntshunxeko Emily NGWENYA, Sibahle
NGOVENI, Dumisani Elton SEPTEMBER, Mahomed Sumein MASOLA, Bonolo Maredi NKOSI, Sizwe Maxwell
NGWAMUSE, Nelisiwe Mirriam SETLOBOKO, Thabiso MASOLE, Thabiso POHOTONA, Mabina Presley
NHLANGULELA, Njabulo Blessing SHABANGU, Lebohang Benedict MATHIPE, Khutso Moses SAM, Lawrance
NKOSI, Treasure Siyabonga SILVERSTEN, Vaughn MATJILA, Faith Tidimalo SEEMA, Pertunia Motlatjo
NTHAMBELENI, Rofhiwa SITYATA, Lumka MISTRY, Darshan Kaushik SEMENYA, Clement
NYUSWA, Sqiniseko Nhlalenhle TAKOORDEEN, Cikita MMOLA, Ashley Motsekane THOBEJANE, Jessica Karabo
PAILE, Velly TRNINIC, Dan Reg MNCWABE, Lungile Letty ZULU, Lunga Washington
PAPATHANASSIU, Eugenia Ariadne TSHEOGA, Kamogelo Kitikiti MOKABANE, Kamogelo Mamokgadi
PATEL, Waseem Ahmed TSHIKOVHI, Khathutshelo
PIKE, Jason Jared Eric TSHOTSHO, Mihlali Bachelor of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering
RAMAANO, Anza WOOD, Gareth David ADAMS, Ross-Anne Carmel DE GROOT, Tristan Kyle
RAMASENYA, Laudicia XU, Lan BASEL, Tristan DHIRAJ, Zakhna
BOTHA, Maria Louisa DLAMINI, Simphiwe Samuel
Bachelor of Science in Engineering-Metallurgy and Materials Engineering CARSTENS, Keri-Lee Nicole FERREIRA, Van Niekerk (with Distinction)
BILA, Thembelihle Innocentia CHUENE, Phetolo Peter CHARFARAY, Lutfiya FOURIE, Hyla Christelle
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14 15GAPARE, Janet Thandi NAIDOO, Preshani PEGRAM, Amy Jade Digital Arts
GIRIDHAR, Abhinav Venkatesan NDEGWA, Njeru SURMON, Claudio Matteo Digital Arts
KEMP, Angelique NDHLOVU, Gabriella Buhlebenkosi THURGOOD, Samantha Emma (with Distinction) Digital Arts
KGATLA, Karabo RAMTHOL, Kirin VAN DER MERWE, Jesse (with Distinction) Digital Arts
KOW, Jessica Sarah REDDY, Kavisha VON STADEN, Ivan James Digital Arts
LEGHLO, Tyrell John SIJADU, Sphumelele WU, Zhuofeng Digital Arts
MAHASHA, Motswalo Mark SMIT, Jason Ronald
MALINGA, Nhlakanipho Richard SUN HING, Kimberleigh Bianca
MALONI, Mandla Lincoln TRAINER, Callum Stuart
MATHENJWA, Anele Lynette VALODIA, Zunaid Stanford
MEYER, Melita (with Distinction) WITBOOI, Sanet
MTHETHWA, Thembelihle Paulette ZAHRA, Marco
NAIDOO, Nicole Shanelle
Bachelor of Engineering Science-Digital Arts
BROWN, Matthew Marco Digital Arts
BUDLER, Brenton Digital Arts
DAYA, Rushil Digital Arts
GABRIEL, Dain Clifford Digital Arts
GRAY, Devan Brent Digital Arts
HUTTON, Erin Grace Prospero Digital Arts
JACKSON, Brendan James Digital Arts
LEONG, Ryan Ka Kit Digital Arts
MAPOSA, Gift Digital Arts
MCKENZIE, Devlan John Digital Arts
NKADIMENG, Khutso Lerobadishe Digital Arts
PACKIRISAMY, Thishen Digital Arts
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16 17GRADUATION 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
Centro Culturale Italo-Sudafricano-Prof S Luyckx Memorial Prize: PROFESSOR Z VILAKAZI BSc (Manchester) MSc PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf FAAS
To the student with the most meritorious 4th year research project in Physical Metallurgy.
Lungile Letty Mncwabe Chairman of Council
MR I SHONGWE BA (Wesleyan) MPhil (Oxford)
Colin G. Caro Award:
The most distinguished student in Biomedical Engineering.
Melita Meyer Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
PROFESSOR R OSMAN BA (Witwatersrand) HDipEd BEd (Unisa) MEd PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf
Hatch Prize for Hydrometallurgy:
The student with the highest mark in Hydrometallurgy. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Faith Tidimalo Matjila PROFESSOR L MORRIS BSc (Hons) (Witwatersrand) DPhil (Oxford) FRSSA FAAS MASSAf
J Arthur Reavell Medal and Prize for Chemical Engineering:
The most distinguished graduand in Chemical Engineering.
Registrar
Lan Xu 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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18 19FACULTY 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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NATIONAL 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.
24 25IHELE (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!).
26 27ACADEMIC 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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