CONTENTS
1 Message from Prof Tshilidzi Marwala - Vice-Chancellor and Principal
1 Message from Prof Tshilidzi Marwala - UJ Vice-Chancellor and Principal 3 Message from Prof Boitumelo Diale - UJ Convocation President 5 Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi, Former Executive Dean of the Law Faculty and now newly appointed as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic WEBINARS 7 AI (Artificial Intelligence) in auditing 8 Money Matters: Building a Healthy Relationship with Money 9 UJ Alumni conversation series – Sharing Solutions LAW SECTION 11 Prof Wesahl Domingo, new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law, UJ 12 Newly appointed Deputy Public Protector Adv Kholeka Gcaleka is a UJ alumna with a passion for people 13 UJ Law clinic: Celebrating 40 years of impact 15 UJ law students win top Moot Court competition 17 Climate change ambitions are being undermined by foreign direct investment disputes, say UJ law scholars 19 Prof Kathleen van der Linde appointed as independent member in Dutch restructuring procedure of Steinhoff International Holdings 23 Mr Albert Marais: Bringing a proper understanding of the practical functioning of South Africa’s legal system 25 Ms Fhulufhelo Nyathela: Breaking barriers practicing in niche laws 27 Ms Deborah Mutemwa-Tumbo: Turned her passion for law into a desire for transformation in South Africa 29 Mr Gift Makeke – from legal eagle to fashion guru ALUMNI MOVERS AND SHAKERS 32 Ms Sine Shabangu: empowering people through knowledge and exposure 34 Dr Antonio Pooe: Discovering new life in Digital Forensics 35 Ms Karla Pretorius: Wold-wide mentoring for those with neurodivergence 37 Ms Lindi Sirame: It starts with gratitude and continues with success HONORARY DOCTORATES 40 UJ Graduations go virtual 41 UJ honours pioneers of social justice and civil rights activists during the 2021 graduation ceremonies 41 Renowned American scientist, Prof James Sylvester Gates 42 Gloria Serobe, champion of women’s empowerment 42 Dr Gloria-Ladson Billings honoured for her contributions to social justice and education for diversity and democracy 43 Celebrating Katherine Johnson’s remarkable journey; a story of math, the moon and a lifelong mission 44 Pioneering property developer, Mr Khazamula Nkuna INSIGHTS 46 SAICA 2021 ITC results confirms Accountancy@UJ as a leader in Accounting Education SPORT 47 UJ athletes rake in 24 gold, silver, bronze medals in 2021 USSA championships 49 UJ Representation in Japan Olympics 50 UJ Netball coach Bongi Msomi joins Siya Kolisi and Temba Bavuma at Roc Nation Sports 51 Mr. Nhlanhla Ndlovu - UJ Sports physiotherapist helps Bafana Bafana win the 2021 COSAFA cup The University of Johannesburg came into existence on 1 January 2005 as the result of a merger between the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand. Prior to the merger, in 2004, the Daveyton and Soweto campuses of the former Vista University had been incorporated into RAU. UJ is one of the largest comprehensive contact universities in South Africa from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system. UJ has a student population of over 50 000, with close to 3 000 international students
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Ms Deborah Mutemwa-Tumbo: Turned her passion for law into a desire for transformation in South Africa 27 29 Mr Gift Makeke – from legal eagle to fashion guru
42 Dr Gloria-Ladson Billings honoured for her contributions
to social justice and education for diversity and democracy
Editorial Team
EDITORIAL NOTE In this edition, you will find some of UJ’s recent
success stories, that is why the magazine is called ALUMNI IMPUMELELO, which means success in IsiZulu. Through this publication we take time to celebrate some Illustrious Alumni, Events and Research. We invite you to follow us on social media and update your contact details on the UJ website. This will allow us to re-connect with you and for you to share in UJ’s journey. This journey includes positioning UJ as a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Don’t forget to register on the UJ Alumni Connect to gain access to job opportunities, mentorships and more.
Prof Kinta Burger
Mr Nell Ledwaba
Dr Tinus van Zyl
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