GRADUATION CEREMONY - Faculty of Humanities (Ceremony 2) - Order of Proceedings

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Order of proceedings for the Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony (Ceremony 2), held at Sarah Baartman Hall on 10 September 2025. The program outlines the academic procession, anthem, welcome and musical item, and the formal presentation of graduands and diplomates to the presiding officer. It includes the honorary degree sequence honoring Luli Callinicos (DSocSc) and Sindiwe Magona (DLitt), followed by closing announcements and the dissolution of the congregation.

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ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS

Academic Procession

National Anthem

HONORARY DEGREE

HONORARY DEGREE (CONTINUED)

GRADUATION CEREMONY Faculty of Humanities (Ceremony 2) SARAH BAARTMAN HALL 10 September 2025 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES (CEREMONY 2) ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS Academic Procession. (The congregation is requested to stand as the procession enters the hall) The Presiding Officer will constitute the congregation. The National Anthem. Welcome by the Master of Ceremonies. Musical Item. The Orator will present Luli Callinicos and Dr Sindiwe Magona to the Presiding Officer for the award of an honorary degree. The graduands and diplomates will be presented to the Presiding Officer by the Dean of the faculty. The Presiding Officer will congratulate the new graduates and diplomates. The Master of Ceremonies will make closing announcements and invite the congregation to stand. The Presiding Officer will dissolve the congregation. The procession, including the new graduates and diplomates, will leave the hall. (The congregation is requested to remain standing until the procession has left the hall.) NATIONAL ANTHEM Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika Maluphakanyisw’uphondolwayo, Yizwa imithandazo yethu, Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo. Morena boloka etjhaba sa heso, O fedise dintwa la matshwenyeho, O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso, Setjhaba sa South Afrika – South Afrika. Uit die blou van onse hemel, Uit die diepte van ons see, Oor ons ewige gebergtes, Waar die kranse antwoord gee, Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land. HONORARY DEGREE Luli Callinicos for the DSocSc (honoris causa) Luli Callinicos is a renowned South African social historian, academic, veteran activist and esteemed author, known for her commitment to documenting the lives and struggles of ordinary people in South Africa, particularly those from marginalised communities. She earned a BA degree from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in 1964. This academic foundation was pivotal in shaping her future work as a social historian and educator. She did not pursue formal postgraduate studies, instead focusing on her work as a social historian, educator and activist, which became the basis of her significant contributions to South African history and society. Her career path is somewhat unconventional in the academic world, as she did not follow the typical trajectory, instead becoming deeply involved in the anti-apartheid movement and dedicating her life to writing and documenting the histories of marginalised groups. Despite her lack of formal postgraduate qualifications, her contributions to education and the field of history are nevertheless widely recognised and respected. Callinicos was one of the founding members of the History Workshop at Wits in the 1970’s, which played a crucial role in promoting the study of social history in South Africa, focusing on the experiences of everyday people rather than the elite. Her work was instrumental in developing her approach to “history from below”, which became a hallmark of her scholarship. While much of her academic and professional work was centred at Wits, Callinicos’s influence extended beyond the university. She engaged in numerous educational and heritage initiatives across South Africa, and her work in popular and workers’education, as well as her involvement in various cultural and historical institutions, allowed her to impact a broad audience. This included the writing of an alternative history curriculum for The World newspaper’s education supplement after the 1976 Soweto uprising and the founding of the Worker’s Library and Museum in 1987. The latter became a vital resource for workers, offering access to educational materials, historical archives and spaces for learning and organising. Throughout her career Callinicos remained steadfast in her commitment to popular education, always ensuring that her work was accessible to the communities she sought to serve. Callinicos was also a n

FAQs

What is the venue and date of the Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony (Ceremony 2)?

The ceremony is held at Sarah Baartman Hall on 10 September 2025.

What actions occur during the academic procession and national anthem sections?

The congregation is requested to stand as the procession enters the hall. The program then proceeds with the national anthem.

Which individuals receive honorary degrees, and what are their degree designations?

Luli Callinicos receives the DSocSc (honoris causa), and Sindiwe Magona receives the DLitt (honoris causa).

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