ILES Celebrates the Class of 2026 at a Memorable Graduation Ceremony

The Institute For Labour and Employment Studies (ILES) proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 on 30 October 2026 at the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel & Convention Centre. The occasion was nothing short of spectacular, marking a significant milestone in the academic and professional journeys of our graduates.

The ceremony brought together graduates, families, distinguished guests, and members of the ILES community to celebrate dedication, perseverance, and academic achievement. It was a moment of pride and reflection as graduates were recognised for their hard work, commitment, and determination throughout their studies.

A special highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of this year's Valedictorian, Ms. Kelebogile Modise, who graduated with a Diploma in Labour. She distinguished herself through exceptional academic performance, emerging as the top-performing student of the Class of 2026. Her achievement is a testament to excellence, discipline, and dedication, and we proudly celebrate her outstanding accomplishment.

ILES was also honoured to welcome Her Excellency Dr. Athaliah Molokomme as the Guest Speaker. Her presence added great distinction to the occasion, we extend our sincere appreciation to Her Excellency for honouring our invitation and sharing such valuable insights with our graduates.

As we celebrate the Class of 2026, we congratulate all our graduates on reaching this important milestone. Your journey is a reflection of resilience, hard work, and ambition. We are proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make in your respective fields.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! May this achievement mark the beginning of even greater success and opportunities ahead.

To read Her Excellency Dr. Athaliah Molokomme's full graduation address, use this link, (copy and paste it into a new browser tab) :https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wFhEsIQ49TBYbGInfvVk8VLruV79ikIF/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117350157223253177582&rtpof=true&sd=true