IPSA Award recipients Haron, Survé call on graduates to lead with humanity in technology

THE 2025 graduation ceremony of the International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) was a celebration not only of academic success, but of intellect, faith, and human purpose. Families, scholars, and leaders gathered under one roof to honour those who came to witness the beginning of a new generation's journey into a world demanding wisdom, integrity, and innovation.

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Professor Muhammad Haron, a respected scholar and longstanding academic mentor at IPSA, reminded graduates that education carries a sacred responsibility. He urged them to “let knowledge serve as light, not pride and to anchor learning in humility and community”. His words echoed the central theme of the day: that intellectual achievement is most meaningful when joined with moral purpose.

The graduation ceremony’s commencement speech and keynote address was delivered by Dr Iqbal Survé. A medical doctor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, an alumnus of UCT, Harvard University, and a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, Dr Survé offered the graduates a compelling reflection on what it means to be human in an age increasingly shaped by machines.

He reminded the audience that artificial intelligence, while revolutionary, must remain guided by conscience.