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Unauthorised photographers at UKZN graduation face R3,500 fine

Nivashni Nair Senior reporter
The institution on Monday warned that unauthorised photographers were prohibited from the vicinity of the graduation, including the visitors' parking lot.
The institution on Monday warned that unauthorised photographers were prohibited from the vicinity of the graduation, including the visitors' parking lot.
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Unauthorised photographers who capture the moment at the University of KwaZulu-Natal's graduation face confiscation of their equipment and a fine of R3,500.  

The institution on Monday warned unauthorised photographers were prohibited from the vicinity of the graduation, including the visitors' parking lot.  

“Only photographers from Mazidlekhaya Studios and the university’s media team are allowed to capture the moment,” UKZN said. 

The university’s media photographers would capture photos for free. These would be posted on social media, UKZN said.  

The university also threatened legal action against anyone who used its logo on banners. 

“Any illegal use of the university’s symbols may lead to legal action,” it said.

LEGAL ACTION Will be taken against those who have made unofficial banners using our UKZN logo. #UKZNGrad2023 #UKZN #MyUKZN #InspiringGreatness #Inspired2032

Posted by University of KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday, May 7, 2023

The final graduation ceremony will take place on Friday. 

During autumn graduation ceremonies, which began on Wednesday, 6,564 undergraduate and 2,799 postgraduate degrees will be awarded. There are 626 masters and 276 doctoral graduands. 

TimesLIVE


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