ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS The Congregation is requested to stand while the Choir sings Vis Virtus Veritas and the Procession enters the Auditorium. The Chancellor will constitute the Congregation. The Vice-Chancellor will address the Congregation. The Public Orator, Professor Paul R Maylam, will present: Nokugcina E Mhlophe for the Degree of Doctor of Literature, Honoris Causa Ms Gcina Mhlophe will address the Congregation. The Dean of the Faculty will present the candidates for the Degrees of Bachelor, Bachelor with Honours, Master and Doctor of Philosophy. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & Student Affairs) will present Undine Susanne Weber for the award of the Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Distinguished Teaching Medal. The congregation will stand and sing the National Anthem. The Chancellor will dissolve the Congregation. The Congregation is requested to stand while the Choir sings Gaudeamus Igitur and the Procession leaves the Auditorium. With the exception of the commencement and conclusion of the Ceremony and the singing of the National Anthem, members of the Congregation are requested to remain seated throughout the proceedings. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS ABRAHAMS, Sanaa, with distinctions in History and Philosophy ALEXANDER, Connor Callum Umberto ANTROBUS, Claudia ARKERT, Ross Karl ATTEWELL, Cara Elizabeth BAGWASI, Mpiwa Seipone Mokgethi BAKASA, Pamela Rutendo BARFORD, Laura Anne BARNETT, Kagontle Redemption BATYI, Zusipe BAXTER, Clayton Zachary BAYTOPP, Catherine Claire BEARD, Sally-Anne BELL, Alexander Kuthning BENDIE, Khalil BENNETT, Maria Angelina BENOIT, Nadege Stephanie Julie BENSE, Bradley Peter BENSUSAN, Tansy Ella, with distinction in English BENTLEY, Nicole Beecroft Elliott BERRY, Jessie, with distinction in English BERTRAND, James Louis BEYLEVELD, Genevieve Marguirite BLANE, Andrew Grant Stewart BLUMBERG, Callyn Samantha BRAANS, Cameron Ian BRADLEY, Jessica Anne BRIDGENS, Jemma BRILL, Samantha BRITS, Jason Eric, with distinctions in Art History & Visual Culture and English BRITZ, Kirsty Sian BROWN, Ashleigh Meghan 2 BUTLER, Travis Michael CABE, Musawenkosi CADDEN, Luke Aron CARKEEK, James Michael CAROLUS, Alyxandra Catherine CHIBANDA, Tanaka CHIPANGA, Tanaka Shad CHITAPI, Rosemary Fadzai Tendai CHIYA, Sinazo Sanelisiwe Sibusisiwe COLLINS, Morgan Gwyneth, with distinction in German Studies CONRADIE, Tessa Jane COOPER, Jason Dean CRICHTON, Nicole Leigh DAMANT, Tania DANCKWERTS, Ashleigh Jane DAVIES, Marc Daniel, with distinctions in Journalism & Media Studies and Political & International Studies DAWE, Holly Emma DE BACKER, Bianca Leigh DE KLERK, Danielle Andrea, with distinction in Political & International Studies DE KOCK, Candace Rose DE ROBILLARD, Tristan Michael DE WET, Nicholas Jonathan DIECKMANN, Walther John DIOKANE, Kegomoditswe DLALISA, Samkelisiwe DLANGALALA, Sandisile Sizo DLOMO, Mthokozisi DORMEHL, Jamie-Lee DOTT, Melian DU TOIT, Chanel Rose-Marie DURANDT, Danielle Claire, with distinction in Philosophy DWYER, Gareth Terence Bryant, with distinctions in Computer Science and German Studies and Philosophy DYKMAN, Kendra Irene EDWARDS, Katherine Rose 3 EFSTATHIOU, Elianna ELLIS, Michele Calista, with distinction in Drama ERASMUS, Shirley Josephine ERSKOG, Mikaela Nhondo FAIRFOOT, Sheldon Henri FARIS, Alexia FERGUSON, Kate Deliana, with distinction in Anthropology FITCHET, Rubert, with distinctions in Journalism & Media Studies and Political & International Studies FROST, Diana Frances FUNK, Sabina Georgia, with distinction in Philosophy GABELANA, Vuyolwethu GARDNER, Candice May, with distinction in Studio Practice GCALI, Andisiwe Simpiwe Lubambo GHEDI ALASOW, Jonis GILBERT, Thomas Russel GLUCKMAN, Lloyd Jonathan GOVENDER, Carissa Jade, with distinction in Journalism & Media Studies GRAHAM, Stephanie Anne GRIFFIN, Anne Margaret GRIFFITHS, Jonathan Lloyd, with distinction in Studio Practice GUMEDE, Simphiwe Thembinkosi HARIDASS, Pratishtha, with distinction in Journalism & Media Studies HART, Jeremy Mallon Slater HATTINGH, Cornelius Johannes HAZELL, Kyla Jane Emma, with distinctions in Legal Theory and Philosophy and Political & International Studies HENDRICKS, Lindi Leela HERHOLDT, Melanie Joan HILL, Kirsten Leigh HLALUKA, Rita Noxolo HLANGANYANA, Siviwe HOCKLY, Ju-Ann Joy HODGSKISS, Kirsty Leigh Marjorie HOFFMANN, Chloe Shanna Sinclair, with distinction in English 4 HOGGE, Tristan David HOLDSWORTH, Jessica HOLMES, Katharine Nova, with distinction in Journalism & Media Studies HONGSHAGEN, Tore HOUSTON-MCMILLAN, Jason HUANG, Kuei-Mao HUXHAM, Daniel Richard Edward IVISON, Tarryn Patricia, with distinction in English Language & Linguistics JAMIESON, Christie Elizabeth JENKINS, Alia Anne Surtees JOHANNES, Rhowan Leandre JOUBERT, Laila KABUSHENGA, Grace Mbabazi KAMUHANGA, Katuna Uahenua Ashrawi Hoveka KERR, Tamsin Frances KERR, Taryn Candice KHAKETLA, Ntsali KIBI, Linda Cecilia KINGSTON, Robyn KIRK, Robyn Deidre KLEINBOOI, St John Benedict KNIGHT, Vanessa Louise KNOWLES, Megan Sarah, with distinction in Drama KOLOANE, Lebogang Maria KOZA, Neo KUBEKA, Busisiwe KWIZERA, Fiona Hope Esther Nyirarukundo LANDERS, Shannon Leigh LANGE, Timothy Graeme LAWLOR, Kenneth Ryan LELIA, Yvonne Lerato LEWIS, Tiffany Amber LINDHORST, Deane James LLOYD, Dylan Reuben LOMBARD, Edith 5 LOVATT, Marc David LOWEN, Kathleen Louise, with distinction in Sociology LUKSICH, Danielle Teresa LUZIPHO, Sive Natasha Cebisa LYLE, Megan Daniele, with distinction in English Language & Linguistics MABUSELA, Sibulele Khayakazi MACHOVANI, Nyeleti Michelle MADUNA, Ntombifuthi Jennifer MAHOKO, Thamsanqa MAKONI, Danai Vimbai MAKUVACHUMA, Tutsirai Patricia MAMBI, Yolokazi Zoxolo Mtha MARALACK, Matthieu Gottlieb, with distinction in Ethnomusicology MARX, Matthew David MASANGO, Bongeka Nozipho MASEBE, Morongoa MASHIANE, Lerato Lillian MASOEK, Nonkululeko Neo MASUNGA, Tafadzwa Precious MATHIESON, Struan Wade MATLALA, Alucia Koketso MATTUSHEK, Patrick Mark MAVUSO, Snethemba Fikile MCCORRISTON, Matthew Luke MCFADZEAN, Sarah-Jane MEIKLE BRAES, Kate Elizabeth MIDZI, Vimbai Beverly, with distinctions in Journalism & Media Studies and Political & International Studies MINI, Tshitso MINNIE, Hannah Catherine MLISWA, Alexandra Tokozile MODISE, Nthabiseng MOLOBYE, Kamogelo MOLOPE, Koketso Lebohang MOLUTSI, Khulusego Maduo 6 MONARE, Tshegofatso Reneilwe MONDHLANA, Sandile MONTOEDI, Katlego MOODLEY, Shivani, with distinctions in Legal Theory and Psychology MOTSAMAI, Boitshoko Katlego Arthur MTHEMBU, Sithembiso Johnson MTHONTI, Fezokuhle Ntokozo, with distinction in Drama MULLA, Zaheera MUNEMO, Ihwani Makaita NAMBA, Akhona Zenande NAPIER, Ryan Clive NASS, Colin Wayne NCOLOSI, Mbulelo Sandisiwe NCUBE, Bahle Nicollette NDEBELE, Eustace Lindani NDLOVU, Mthandazo NEZAR, Shimelle NGAMLANA, Chwayita Nombeko NGCOBOZI, Lihle NGWENYA, Lethiwe Jabulisile NIVEN, Georgina Clare, with distinction in English NKABINDE, Siphiwo NKAMBULE, Pheli Nontobeko NKOGATSE, Mohlaki Pebetse NKOSI, Asanele Phephile NODADA, Lonwabo NONOSE, Ziyanda NOWERS, Michelle NTULI, Sazi Junior NUTTALL, Jessica Jane, with distinction in Drama O’BRIEN, Danielle Renée OFEI, Eric Ernest OLIPHANT, Andisiwe PARSONS, Samantha Lee PAVER, Ananda Morris, with distinctions in Drama and English PEARSON, Camilla 7 PEPPERELL, Edward Jacob Hugh PERRETT, Mallory Tanita PET, Kimberley Joy PETER, Bronwyn Louise, with distinctions in Classics and English PHILLIPS, Bianca Jewel PILLAY, Sunali Narshai PIO, Palmira Teresa Maria POLLOCK, James Barry PRETORIUS, Hendrik RADEBE, Sizuzile Mbalenhle RAMALIBANA, Karabo Molly RATUNE, Thato REDDY, Kerisha REGNARD, Pascale REMSING, Sandra Claudia, with distinctions in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics and Psychology ROBERTS, Juliette Josephine ROMEO, Adrian Sereno ROUX, Megan Una, with distinction in Economics RULE, Benjamin Jabulani, with distinction in Philosophy RUSIKE, Tererai Florah SCHAFER, Rosa Luise Agnes Cosima with distinction in Psychology SCHMIDTKE, Nadia Jasmine SCISCIO, Gia SEAMAN, Hayley Claire SHORT, Matthew John, with distinction in Drama SIDEY, Kendall Gaye SIKHAKHANE, Sifiso SITSHANA, Yanga SIYILA, Nangamso Siphesihle Bavuyise SMEDLEY, Suzanne Elisabeth SMIT, Cornelius Hendrik SNEDDEN, Corbin Michael SOLOMON, Kelly Michelle SPARG, Megan Wendy STEENEKAMP, Travis 8 STEENKAMP, Elri Colleen STEENKAMP, Mikhaila Kim, with distinctions in English and Journalism & Media Studies STEWART, Kelsey Isobel, with distinctions in Classical Latin and Classics and Drama STEYN, Jessica STIRK, Colin James STROOBERG, Mieke STUBBINGS, Claire Alexandra, with distinction in English SULLIVAN, Kaylin Michelle SULLIVAN-CHRISTIE, Amy SULTER, Philip Eric John, with distinction in Drama SUTHERLAND, Lisa Kate SWANEPOEL, Benita THAKHOLI, Lla THOMAS, Roxanne Morague THORNE, Aimee Liza, with distinction in Anthropology TIETZ, Irmela Irmela Sabine Simone TIMM, Benjamin George TIRIVAVI, Hope Ndanaka TITUS, Afton Cavel TOYI, Babalwa Charmain TROSKIE, Christiaan TSHABALALA, Nkanyezi Kinini TUTU, Bongiwe Olwethu USHER, Rory James Andrew VAN HEES, Marcelle Jennifer VENABLES, Sarah Ashleigh, with distinction in Organizational Psychology VINCENT, Michelle Kerryn WAGNER, Kristen Casey WALKER, Gillian Heather WALLACE, Chloe WATKINS, Keegan Don, with distinction in Instrumental Music Studies WEBB, Jessica Raechel, with distinctions in Classics and English WESI, Tsholofelo, with distinction in Anthropology 9 WILKES, Amy Helen WILLIAMS, Atalya Claire WILLIAMS, Shelby Lily WILMOT, Savannah Storm, with distinction in Political & International Studies WRIGHT, Megan Grace, with distinctions in Drama and English YOLA, Ziyanda ZOTE, Anazi Elizabeth ZULU, Nokukhanya Ottolee Bathobile DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE WITH HONOURS ALWEENDO, Ndapwa Magano Nelao, in Political & International Studies BOBO, Azola Benita Dorothea, in Psychology BROKENSHA, Ashlyn Sarah, in Psychology, with distinction CHAKA, Kundai Nicolla, in Financial Management CHIKUKWA, Fungai Edwick, in Psychology CHITANI, Pumela Yolisa, in African Languages CIESIELSKI, Adrian Adam, in Organisational Psychology CROSSLEY, Rachael Enid-Raine, in Psychology, with distinction DANIELS, Sean Lionel, in Organisational Psychology DLAMINI, Nomalanga Siphiwo Kusanele, in Sociology FERREIRA, Matthew Richard, in Sociology, with distinction FINKELSTEIN, Ross Philip, in Psychology GEORGE, Calym Ashwin, in Management HANBURY, Catherine Helen May, in Sociology HARRIS, Kirsten Lee, in Political & International Studies, with distinction HAYES, Jonathan Christie, in Financial Management HLABENI, Namhla, in Political & International Studies HLATSHWAYO, Mlamuli Nkosingphile, in Political & International Studies JEVON, Tui, in Environmental Science KANE, Moctar, in Sociology, with distinction LAWLOR, Lauren Jane, in Management, with distinction 10 LOCK, Emma Margaret, in Psychology, with distinction MACHAKA, Khomotso Sewela Emely, in Industrial and Economic Sociology MADZIVIRE, Shamiso Christine, in Sociology, with distinction MAEMA, Marina, in Industrial and Economic Sociology MAKWETU, Ncebakazi, in Sociology MAPONYA, Mapula, in Organisational Psychology MAZARURA, Tendai Marjories, in Industrial and Economic Sociology MAZIVA, Chipiwa, in Organisational Psychology MAZIVA, Chipo, in Organisational Psychology MBOKAZI, Nonzuzo Nomfundo Mbalenhle, in Sociology MDEE, Maseabata Anna Neema Kekeletso, in Psychology, with distinction MOTALA, Nargis, in Political & International Studies MOTHUPI, Frans Makwena, in Geography/Sociology MULDER, Anja Kerstin, in Psychology, with distinction MWATCHA, Mpho Patience, in Industrial and Economic Sociology NENE, Sinenhlanhla Sindisiwe, in Industrial and Economic Sociology NJWAMBE, Thandisiwe Avela, in Anthropology NKOANA, Lekgoa Julia, in Industrial and Economic Sociology NTANTISO, Ziyanda, in African Languages/Industrial and Economic Sociology NXOKWENI, Saphokazi, in Industrial and Economic Sociology SCHOLTZ, Brittany Storm, in Organisational Psychology, with distinction SEFATSA, Mpho Joyce, in Psychology SITHOLE, Tawanda Tracey, in Development Studies STONE, Hayley Louise, in Psychology THRING, Stephen Richard, in Economics WALAZA, Letsholo Robert, in Sociology XABA, Mzingaye Brilliant, in Sociology, with distinction XULU, Amanda Sanelisiwe, in Political & International Studies 11 DEGREE OF MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE CHAMUKA, Paidashe, B.Sc. (Hons) (Zimbabwe), in Sociology, in the Department of Sociology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Understanding the sexual practices of medically-circumcised males in the context of HIV and AIDS: A study in Harare, Zimbabwe. HITCHCOCK, Kelly Alexandra, B.Soc.Sci. (Hons) (Rhodes), in Sociology, in the Department of Sociology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Tourism and Development: A case study of Mdumbi Backpackers and Transcape non-profit organisations. JARICHA, Desmond Tichaona, B.Soc.Sci. (Rhodes), in Sociology, in the Department of Sociology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Land redistribution and state decentralisation in South Africa. MASEKO, Qondile Angel Phutumile, B.Soc.Sci. (Hons) (Rhodes), in Sociology, in the Department of Sociology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Critical evaluation of medical waste management policies, processes and practices in selected rural hospitals in the Eastern Cape. MFECANE, Asanda, B.Soc.Sci. (Hons) (Rhodes), in Industrial and Economic Sociology, in the Department of Sociology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The impact of labour law on small firms: A study of employer perceptions of the Labour Relations Act of 1995 and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act of 1997. MOSUOE, Teboho Priscilla, B.A. (Soc.Work) (Lesotho), in Sociology, in the Department of Sociology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The potential and reality of the Living Lab model of ICT for Development (ICT4D) in the rural development context: A case study of Siyakhula Living Lab, Dwesa, Eastern Cape, South Africa. MOTSETSE, Matsepo Nomathemba, B.Soc.Sci. (Hons) (Rhodes), in Sociology, in the Department of Sociology. Degree by thesis. 12 Thesis: Understanding the livelihoods of child-grant mothers in Sinathingi in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. MTHATYANA, Andisiwe Tutula Zinzi, B.Soc.Sci. (Hons) (Rhodes), in Political and International Studies, with distinction, in the Department of Political and International Studies. Degree by thesis. Thesis: How are the messages of the official grade ten sexuality education curriculum at a former Model C girls’ high school in South African mediated by student sexual cultures? NDLOVU, Ana Admiração João Laimone, B.Soc.Sci. (Hons) (Rhodes), in Sociology, in the Department of Sociology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Understanding Development Aid and State Autonomy: The case of European Union Budget Support to Mozambique. RIPPON, Tamsyn, B.Soc.Sci. (Hons) (Rhodes), in Psychology, in the Department of Psychology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Career choices of Rhodes University academics: Internal and external influences on the decision making process. DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BOULIND, Melissa Jane, M.A. (Rhodes), in Psychology, in the Department of Psychology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: “I felt that I deserved it”. An investigation into HIV-related PTSD, traumatic life events and the personal experiences of living with HIV: A mixedmethod study. Supervisor: Professor C Young. NGQANGWENI, Hlonelwa, B.A. (Hons) (Rhodes), in Psychology, in the Department of Psychology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: ‘Gender’ and constructions of spousal mourning among the AmaXhosa in the Eastern Cape. Supervisor: Professor C Macleod. REYNOLDS, John Hunter, M.Soc.Sci. (Rhodes), in Sociology, in the Department of Sociology. Degree by thesis. Challenging Hegemony: A provincial perspective on the limits of policy challenge in the South African state. Supervisor: Professor FT Hendricks. 13 What is graduation? Our practice of graduation is derived from a tradition which reaches back to at least the medieval universities of Europe. Graduates are those who have been admitted to a degree. There is a strict hierarchy of degrees from “bachelor’ through to “doctor”. In admitting a person to a degree the degree is conferred on that person in a somewhat archaic ceremony which is reminiscent of the equally archaic ceremony in which a knighthood is conferred. What actually happens in a graduation ceremony is along the following lines. The Dean, who is the person responsible for the academic project in that particular Faculty and who can thus attest to the achievement of the particular student in reaching the required level, requests the Chancellor to confer the degree. The student then moves to the Chancellor and kneels before him. The Chancellor, who is the titular head of the University and who acts in the name of the University, then confers the degree by holding a ceremonial bonnet to the student’s head while saying “I confer the degree”. The student proceeds to the Registrar. The Registrar, who is the keeper of the records of the student’s endeavours, confirms the admission of that student to a particular degree by placing the appropriate hood over the student’s head. There is a hood for each degree. Hoods differ from each other in colour and shape. The three basic degrees are Bachelor, Master and Doctor. Bachelor has nothing to do with the usual meaning “a man who has never married” but with the garland of leaves and berries (from the Latin bacca lauri, laurel berry) worn by graduands long ago. A Master’s degree is conferred on a person who has achieved the mastery of a specific field of study. “Doctor” is from the Latin verb “to teach” and is an ancient academic title which dates back to the very first universities where it implied that the holder had a licence to teach in a university. Academic gowns are based on the clerical gowns (most scholars in Europe were monks or priests) worn in the Middle Ages in universities which would have been housed in poorly heated buildings. The hood is also derived from ancient times when it was attached to the gown and worn to keep the head warm. When not on the head it was pushed back to look more or less as it does when worn today. Rhodes gowns are derived from those of the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Bachelors and Master’s wear a black gown of the same design as that worn by Master’s of Arts in the University of Oxford. Doctors of Philosophy wear a scarlet gown of the same design as that worn by Bachelors of Arts in the University of Cambridge. Bachelor’s hoods are made in an Oxford simple shape. Master’s and Doctors’ hoods are made in the full shape of the University of London. Apart from the shape of the hood, the colour indicates the specific degree. For instance, a BA hood is black lined with white and bound with purple, while that for a BSc is black lined with bottle green. The principal officers at graduation wear distinctive gowns. For example, the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor wear gowns made of black brocade. The Chancellor’s gown is trimmed with gold lace and the Vice-Chancellor’s with silver lace 14