Research by UP master’s graduate seeks to provide justice to victims of sexual assault

Posted on May 13, 2025

University of Pretoria (UP) graduate Maikeleng Ledimo will be graduating in May with a master’s in Nursing Science (Research). Her research focuses on the importance of accurately completing the J88 form – a medico-legal document used to record the findings of a medical examination in...

Master’s research by UP theology graduate holds promise of promoting restorative justice

Posted on May 12, 2025

A University of Pretoria (UP) theology graduate has made a significant contribution to the field of correctional dynamics with her research on the complex relationships between correctional officials and inmates. In her study, Fredolene Manganye, who graduated with a master’s degree from...

University of Pretoria confers honorary doctorate on science leader and visionary Dr Khotso Mokhele

Posted on May 09, 2025

PRETORIA – The University of Pretoria (UP) has awarded one of South Africa’s most distinguished science leaders, Dr Khotso Mokhele, an honorary doctorate in recognition of his extraordinary intellectual and leadership contributions to science, higher education and innovation in South...

Former Auditor-General Terence Nombembe receives honorary doctorate from UP

Posted on May 05, 2025

PRETORIA – The University of Pretoria (UP) is set to confer an honorary Doctorate in Commerce on Terence Nombembe, a chartered accountant and leader in the public and private sector who served as Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) from 2006 to 2013. He was also the first black South...

Newly capped PhD graduate walks away with more than a degree from UP

Posted on September 27, 2024

“Obtaining my PhD in Business Management from the University of Pretoria (UP) has played a pivotal role in shaping both my academic and professional journey,” says Dr Hangwani Ravhudzulo, who recently graduated during this year’s spring graduation ceremonies. “The rigorous...

Beating the odds

Posted on September 23, 2024

“They didn’t think it would be possible for me to finish a degree,” says UP PhD student Zak Claassen, who put to rest any doubts of his success as a blind student, having obtained multiple degrees cum laude.

SARS deputy commissioner graduates with PhD in Leadership from UP

Posted on September 23, 2024

Dr Johnstone Makhubu, Deputy Commissioner for taxpayer engagement and operations at the South African Revenue Service (SARS), recently obtained a PhD in Leadership from the Albert Luthuli Leadership Institute at the University of Pretoria (UP).

#UPGraduation: New PhD graduate Candice Hendricks is committed to advancing life-saving paediatric care in South Africa

Posted on September 17, 2024

Dr Candice Hendricks, paediatric haematologist & UP PhD graduate, is advancing cellular & molecular medicine. Her journey from clinician to scientist is dedicated to improving access to life-saving stem cell transplants for children: