WHILE SHE HAS FOUND THE ACCOLADES SHE HAS RECEIVED OVER THE YEARS HEARTWARMING, BECOMING A PUBLISHER WAS SOMETHING SHE KNEW SHE HAD TO DO. “I DID WHAT I DID BECAUSE I COULDN’T NOT DO IT. I THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD THING THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE.”
graduates, to be brave about having that same mindset in the fields of your choosing. In the years since you began your studies, you’ve learned much, but there’s much more to learn. Keep an open mind. Try to learn something new each day and pass on knowledge to others. This is the beginning of the rest of your life.” In closing, Professor Sehaam Khan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic, encouraged the graduates, congratulating them on their tremendous achievement. “Go out there and set an example as a graduate of this inspiring university. You are our best ambassadors – spread the word that UJ is an excellent place of learning.” Watch the highlights below: https://youtu.be/oMWblLOVy_Q
“Today we are all firsts. For the first time ever, we are all gathered here on the 12th of June 2025, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the University of Johannesburg and the achievement of every single person in this room. Graduation is a moment to treasure.” She reflected on how her parents in Ghana were unable to attend her first graduation ceremony due to the sacrifices they had to make to provide every opportunity for self- improvement for Busby and her siblings. That same year she graduated at age 20 and began what became her lifelong career. “I followed my dreams and did what I wanted to rather than pursuing a profession anyone else thought I should. The trajectory of my life was publishing – books, literature, words. I had no idea it would lead me here. I encourage you,
(Left to right) Prof Victoria Collis-Buthelezi, Ms Margaret Busy and Prof Kamilla Naidoo
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