Media Advisory
Date: 19 September 2022
For Immediate Release

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University will hold symbolic and in-person graduation ceremonies for the cohorts of students who graduated virtually in 2020 and 2021 respectively as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions enforced by government at the time. Degrees will also be awarded to another group of students who could not attend the May 2022 physical graduations ceremonies due to reasons beyond their control.
The University took a decision to give the students an opportunity to walk the stage and allow their families and friends to witness the momentous events. Over 1000 graduates have confirmed attendance for the ceremonies which will take place over a period of two days.

Details are as follows:
Dates: 20 and 21 September 2022
Time: 10 am
Venue: SMU Sports Complex

Issued by Communication and Marketing
For more details, please contact Dr Lusani Netshitomboni: Director Communication and Marketing at Lusani.netshitomboni@smu.ac.za
Cell: 0833965885