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ORDER OF PROCEDURE
19 MARCH 2020 AT 17:00 The audience will rise as the academic procession enters the hall and will remain standing until the Chancellor is in place The Wits Choir will perform The Chancellor will constitute the congregation The Chancellor will welcome the graduands Professor Andrew Forbes, from the School of Physics, at the University of the Witwatersrand, will address the congregation Conferment of degrees The Acting President of Convocation will address the graduates The Chancellor will dissolve the congregation The audience will stand while Ihele is played Members of the audience are requested to stand while the academic procession leaves the hall and not to leave the hall before the end of the ceremony.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In the event of load-shedding or power cuts, the Great Hall may become totally dark until the generator comes into
operation.
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FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEAN: PROFESSOR N CHETTY BSc Hons (Natal) MS PhD (Urbana-Champaign) MSAIP MASSAf
Master of Science ESTEVES, Jonathan Computational and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: An introduction to general relativity using interactive symbolic computation JAPPIE, Mogammad Ziyad (with Distinction) Computer Science
DISSERTATION: SummaryNet: two-stream convolutional networks for automatic video summarisation MAKULUBE, Mzamo Ntokozo Mathematical Statistics
RESEARCH REPORT: Bioequivalence tests based on individual estimates using non-compartmental or model-based analysis MOKOENA, Tshepiso (with Distinction) Computer Science
DISSERTATION: Why is this an anomaly? Explaining anomalies using sequential explanations MOMONIAT, Muniera Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: Anaerobic ethanol production using bran as a substrate NKONGOLO, Wa Nkongolo Mike Computer Science
DISSERTATION: Using big data for corporate brand analysis on the Internet OYASOR, Jude Imuede Computer Science
DISSERTATION: Mining tweets on sexual violence in South Africa
Bachelor of Science Honours ABED, Tasneem (with Distinction)
Big Data Analytics
ALEXANDER, Robert Christopher
Actuarial Science
ARGENTIN, Daniel Neves
Actuarial Science
BANK, Avraham Eliezer (with Distinction)
Computer Science
BINGANI, Nando
Computer Science
BLUNDELL, Niambh (with Distinction)
Computer Science
BRAND, Timmy-leigh Cayla
Actuarial Science
BRUTON, Joshua David (with Distinction)
Computer Science
BUDNITSKY, Alexander
Actuarial Science
BULBULIA, Zubair Ahmed (with Distinction)
Computer Science
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BURKE, Pierce William (with Distinction)
Computer Science
CHARALAMPOPOULOS, Christos
Actuarial Science
CHEN, Tsz-yin
Actuarial Science
CHEPAPE, Mpho George
Computer Science
CLARKSON, Andrea Sarah
Actuarial Science
COCKCROFT, Matthew (with Distinction)
Computer Science
CZUBA, Anton Paul
Actuarial Science
DE ABREU, Roberto Nicolau (with Distinction)
Actuarial Science
DEDAT, Lailaa
Big Data Analytics
DOCRAT, Naeem
Big Data Analytics
ELAD, Guy
Actuarial Science
FELDMAN, Shai Matthew
Actuarial Science
GONATAS, Nicolas
Actuarial Science
GOOLAB, Kaveer Ashwin
Actuarial Science
GORE, Jacob Stephen (with Distinction)
Actuarial Science
GOUNDEN, Driasin
Actuarial Science
GOVEN, Pranav Jagdish
Actuarial Science
HAMMID, Shaazia
Actuarial Science
HASSIM, Adam
Actuarial Science
HERTZ, Jordan (with Distinction)
Actuarial Science
HORWITZ, Daniella Chloe
Actuarial Science
HUO, Jiahao (with Distinction)
Computer Science
JACINTO, Caitlin Celia
Actuarial Science
JAGDEW, Mishaal
Actuarial Science
JARVIS, Devon (with Distinction)
Computer Science
KANNADASAN, Vairamuthu
Big Data Analytics
KARSTAEDT, Benjamin Raphael Benguri (with Distinction)
Actuarial Science
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KEARTLAND, Sarah Elizabeth (with Distinction)
Big Data Analytics
KIKILLUS, Kieran Gustav
Actuarial Science
KOOVARJEE, Minesh
Actuarial Science
KOOVERJEE, Nishai Kiran (with Distinction)
Computer Science
LEKOLA, Keketso Martin
Computer Science
LOVE, Tamlin Gabriele Sean Lollis (with Distinction)
Computer Science
MAARTENS, Willem Pieter
Actuarial Science
MACKENZIE, Angus Ian
Computer Science
MAHLANGU, Lucky Tshepo
Big Data Analytics
MAHOFA, Takudzwa
Mathematical Statistics
MAJEED, Awais Nadeem (with Distinction)
Actuarial Science
MAKHOBA, Luyanda Siqalo
Computer Science
MAMPANE, Phokwane Wilson
Mathematical Statistics
MANACK, Habeebullah
Big Data Analytics
MATHEBULA, Ambition Xitsundzuxo
Actuarial Science
MCWILLIAMS, Matthew Peter Guy
Actuarial Science
MEHTA, Simran (with Distinction)
Actuarial Science
MICHLO, Nathan Juraj (with Distinction)
Computer Science
MILLER, Tamar Hannah
Actuarial Science
MISTRY, Hiren Mahesh (with Distinction)
Actuarial Science
MKHATSHWA, Nolwazi Yoliswa
Actuarial Science
MOHALE, Mpinane Belina
Computer Science
MOKOENA, Katleho Erastus
Computer Science
MOMONIAT, Suleiman (with Distinction)
Computer Science
MONYEBODI, Judy
Mathematical Statistics
MOODLEY, Tyrell Prevash
Actuarial Science
MORAR, Lushmika
Actuarial Science
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MOSWEU, Aobakwe
Computer Science
MOTSI, Lehlohonolo Prince
Computer Science
MPEHLE, Lwando
Actuarial Science
NAYAGER, Jiren
Actuarial Science
NGEMA, Prince
Big Data Analytics
NOMAQAQA, Siphamandla
Actuarial Science
PADAYACHEE, Kenyon Mchale
Actuarial Science
PASCH, Joannes Gerardus
Big Data Analytics
PAUPAMAH, Kimessha (with Distinction)
Computer Science
PERETZ, Barak (with Distinction)
Mathematical Statistics
PERUMAL, Rylan (with Distinction)
Computer Science
PHOSHOKO, Ernest Mahlatse
Computer Science
PILLAY, Adele
Mathematical Statistics
POMROY, Justine Vicky-ann
Actuarial Science
RAJOOL, Celeste
Actuarial Science
ROUSSOS, Elia (with Distinction)
Actuarial Science
RUGUNANAN, Nikhil (with Distinction)
Actuarial Science
SEKANKA, Thapelo Alley
Mathematical Statistics
SHER, Michael
Actuarial Science
SHEZI, Lwazi
Actuarial Science
SIBANDA, John
Actuarial Science
SILVERMAN, Natasha (with Distinction)
Actuarial Science
SINGH, Siddarth Shandeep
Computer Science
SITHOLE, Kamohelo
Actuarial Science
SITHOLE, Thwani Innocent
Computer Science
SUBRAMONEY, Kuveshan
Actuarial Science
TLOUBATLA, Moyagabo Danny
Mathematical Statistics
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VAN DER WALT, Petrus Jacobus
Computer Science
VAWDA, Zaheer
Actuarial Science
WAHID, Zaakir
Actuarial Science
WEBB, Jason David
Actuarial Science
Bachelor of Science ABDUL LATEEF KHAN, Saleha Perween
CHANNA, Ashmeera
AH GOO, Amy Ashley
CHETTY, Krian Kaylan
AKINKUGBE, Simeon Ayomide Oluyele
CHIEZA, Hazel Anesu
ALENCE, Mark Francis
CHIRONDA, Cyril Tamuka
AMBARAM, Sameel
CHITANA, Terrance Davis
AMBROSE, Nicole
CURTIS, Steven Michael
ASPELING, Stephanie Monique
DAVIS, Reece Coner
ASVAT, Zaeem
DE WAAL, Tanika Ruth
BALOYI, Nhlamulo Eutricia
DUBE, Grace Dudu
BARNABAS, Achuma
DUBE, Skhumbuzo Salmon
BARTKUNSKY, Ariel Tzvi (with Distinction)
ESTERHUYSEN, Amir Yanir Michael
BERHANU, Robel
FLAUM, Jesse Saul
BERMAN, Ryan Saul
FLUXMAN, Jarah Che (with Distinction)
BILA, Mosa Michael
FORLEE, Daniel Jay
BLACKWELL, Darren Kevin
FRANCISCO, Abdullah Mansur
BORNMAN, Jan Jandre
GAMA, Nelisiwe Gratitude
BRANDT, Dylan (with Distinction)
GANESS, Kovisha
BURNS, Jamie Angus (with Distinction)
GANGALA, Nokuthula
BUTHELEZI, Skhulile Mzwandile
GHELLA, Chandani Jayesh
CARLS, Cherie
GINSTER, Carl Friedrich (with Distinction)
CHANDRAPREGAAS-MAHARAJ, Shivesh
GOPAL, Nishkar
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GOVENDER, Lehyendran
LAMPERT, David Avraham
GREYLING, Joshua Michael
LEBESE, Precious Michelle
GWAMBE, Paul
LEBETHE, Agang (with Distinction)
HADEBE, Siyamukela Bonke
LETHAE, Thabo Happy
HANGER, Dylan
LEVIN, Elazar Yehuda
HLAWE, Phinda Khethokuhle
LOATE, Nomathamsanqa
IQBAL, Hamza
LOLWANA, Bathandwa
ISRAEL, Keegan John
MABULA, Thabiso Vincent
IVASEN, Ruwayne
MABUZA, Sifiso Prince
JASSAT, Yusuf
MAGAN, Karishma
JEAVEN, Hashna
MAHOMA, Kamogelo Mcarthy Ernest
JUMA, Aakeela
MAKITLA, Mbuso Walter
KAPONDO, Ruvimbo
MAKOBE, Nkgape Daniel
KASSIM, Shawal
MAMPHOTO, Shudufhadzo
KAWONGA, Victoria Nakabala
MAPHANGA, Rivoningo
KEKANA, Joseph Thato
MARSDEN, Marc
KGAPHOLA, Seshupu Potego
MARUBINI, Mukonazwothe Innocent
KGATLE, Odirile Ramabule John
MASHALE, Khanyisa
KGOETE, Rodney Hlahlane
MASINA, Sindani Mandlenkosi
KHAN, Muneer
MATHABATHA, Mpho Hlabirwa
KHOZA, Jabulile
MATHUNYANE, Alfred Ntobeng
KOSEELAN, Mohen
MATIBA, Livhuwani Katlego
KRAMER, Dylan Doron
MATLAILA, Keorapetse Solly
KRINSKY, Jezri
MATSHISEVHE, Tshepo
KWENZONGO, Claver Bokumu
MAVUSO, Sphesihle Immanuel
LAHER, Siddeeq (with Distinction)
MAWANDE, Unalenna Ntando
LAIDLEY, Andrew Timothy
MAZABOW, Ariel (with Distinction)
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MAZHAR, Ramsha
MUAVHA, Zwivhuya
MBATA, Bafana
MUDACA, Isaac
MBAYISE, Elona Thandiwe
MUDZULI, Arehone
MBUNE, Dalubuhle Thabani
MUHAMMED IBRAHIM, Laiba Ibrahim
MCLOSKEY, Siobhan Kelly
MUKWEVHO, Tevin Tukisho
MEHTA, Sanam
MUSHWANA, Light
MGIDI, Sibusiso Teasegan
MUYANGAYANGA, Harvey Josue Iragi
MHLANGA, Simbarashe
MZIMBA, Rifumo Progress (with Distinction)
MKHABELA, Karabo Appreciate
NAIDOO, Daegan
MKHWANAZI, Kgatliso Suprise
NAIDOO, Wesley Joseph
MNGOMEZULU, Vincent Tholithemba
NAIDU, Delon (with Distinction)
MODISE, Obakeng Boipelo
NANA, Abdullah
MODUPI, Moses Katlego (with Distinction)
NDHLOVU, Qhawe Zenzelokwakho
MOENG, Thato Obakeng
NDLOVU, Samukelisiwe Passionate
MOGASHOA, Magabayo Ruth
NDZENDZE, Luvo
MOHALE, Kholofelo Motloo
NGCAYIYA, Paulina Genet
MOHOLANE, Letlhogonolo David
NGEMA, Sisanda Zenzozenkosi
MOKAGANE, Katlego John
NGOMANA, Nyiko
MOKOENA, Kutlwano Lethabo Evans
NKABINDE, Joy-gift Thabo
MOKOENA, Sophie Refilwe
NKABINDE, Sibusiso John
MOLABA, Realeboha Quinton
NKOSI, Mpumelelo Francis
MONARENG, Tshepo
NKOSI, Talent Sipho
MOTLOUTSI, Amogelang Lloyd Seriri
NONJOLI, Ntsikelelo
MPHAHLELE, Lotanang Maredi
NTSIZWANA, Sifiso
MPHATSOA, Tanki
NYATHI, Siseko
MQWEBEDU, Bawinile
NYEMBE, Michael Themba
MSIBI, Maqhawe Nhlonipho
O'SULLIVAN-HEWLETT, Daniel James
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PADAYACHY, Kishan
SEHUME, Agisanang
PANAINO, Wesley Chad
SEPENG, Onicca Molobane
PASCOLO, Alexia Anna
SEREKO, Kutlwano
PATEL, Bhavini
SHAMU, Mbali Nhlanhla Dorcas
PATEL, Urvi Harendra
SHATEYI, Hope Kuzivakwashe
PEREIRA, Nadine Barbosa
SHER, Rochel (with Distinction)
PHILIPPOU, Nastassja Jacqueline
SHIBAMBU, Hluvukani Phany-Joy
PILLAY, Christopher Wayne
SHIPYANA, Thulisile Ignetia
POULTON, David Kyle (with Distinction)
SHUMANI, Hlakanipho Wiseman
PULE, Keletso
SIALA, Mbofholowo Vhahangwele
RAKOBELA, Gift Rapelo
SIBINDI, Jonathan Sandile
RAMLAL, Charushka
SIDELO, Wanga
RAMOGALE, Mojalefa Paul
SIMON, Jake Vincent
RAMUKOSI, Mulisa
SITHOLE, James
RANCHOD, Mayur (with Distinction)
SITHOLE, Sabelo
RAPHADU, Maleka Chantel
SIXHAXA, Khanyisile Lerato
RAVENSCROFT, Matthew John
SMITH, Ariel Nachum
RENFIELD, Darriel Gregory
SOOKLAL, Shivaar (with Distinction)
RIKHOTSO, Prince Ntlhavuri
SUJEE, Lameez Abdulla
RIVOMBO, Jessica Mia
SYED, Yunus
RUTHEL, Tyron Mark (with Distinction)
TARUWONA, Desiree Nyasha
SAMBO, Lesego
TEFFO, Lesego Malose
SAVADIER, Noah Zack
TOUBATA, Thato
SCOTT VAN ZYL, Theo Pieter Alexander
TSHABANGU, Nomagugu Lorraine
SEBUENG, Khotso
TSHIVHASE, Mufhatutshedza
SEEDAT, Nabeelah Ebrahim
TSHUMA, Danzel James
SEEMA, Edwin Mahlagaume
VILAKAZI, Thabang Phuqu
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WAPNICK, Ricci
YUAN, Jimmy Si Tang (with Distinction)
WELDEMICHAEL, Milena
ZEITOUN, Tom
WOLF, Jared Shane (with Distinction)
ZHOU, Emmanuel
WOOKEY, Sarah Ursula
ZIPFEL, Dieter Richard
WRIGHT, David Lloyd (with Distinction)
ZULU, Busisiwe Fortune
XIAO, Xiafei
ZUMA, Londani Artwell (with Distinction)
YANG, Julian Chung-Cheng
ZUNGU, Anthony Jabulani Nhlanhla
YAZBEK, Daniel Alex
ZUNGU, Masechaba
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GRADUATION AWARDS FACULTY OF SCIENCE Prizes to be presented at the Graduation Ceremony The Samuel Goodman Memorial Medal: This gold medal is awarded annually to the most distinguished Honours graduate in the Faculty of Science. It is presented at the University Graduation Ceremony for Science students. Devon Jarvis The South African Association of Women Graduates (SAAWG): Two SAAWG Prizes will be awarded for the 2018 academic year, one for Natural Sciences and the other for Human Sciences. The combinations of faculties for each of the two categories are the same as above. In both categories the nominees from each faculty were selected from all the recipients of bachelor degrees awarded with respect to the 2018 academic year. Natasha Silverman
Prizes to be presented at the Faculty’s prize giving ceremony Computational and Applied Mathematics III: This prize of R1 500.00 is awarded to the top student in Computational and Applied Mathematics III. Dalubuhle Thabani Mbune Herbert Le May Prize: This prize of R2 000.00 is awarded annually to the best third year Science student majoring in Applied Mathematics. It was endowed by Professor Herbert le Mays widow to commemorate his work while he was Professor of Applied Mathematics at this University. Dalubuhle Thabani Mbune Liberty Life Gold Medal: This medal is awarded to the best student in Actuarial Science Honours. Benjamin Raphael Benguri Karstaedt Liberty Sandton City Voucher for Actuarial Science III: This voucher of R1 000.00 is awarded to the best student in Actuarial Science III. Ariel Mazabow Liberty Sandton City Voucher for Computer Science Honours: This voucher of R1 500.00 is awarded for outstanding performance in the Honours year of study in Computer Science. Matthew Cockcroft Liberty Sandton City Voucher for Computer Science III: This voucher of R1 000.00 is awarded for outstanding performance in the third year of study in Computer Science. Mayur Ranchod Liberty Sandton City Voucher for Mathematical Statistics Honours: This voucher of R1 500.00 is awarded to the best student in Mathematical Statistics Honours. Barak Peretz Liberty Sandton City Voucher for Mathematical Statistics III: This voucher of R1 000.00 is awarded to the best student in Mathematical Statistics III. Ariel Mazabow
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PSYBERGATE Computer Science III Prize: This prize of R1 000.00 is awarded for outstanding performance in Computer Science III. The student must be registered for Computer Science Honours and be registered either in the Faculty of Science or Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. David Kyle Poulton Prize for Achievement in Computational and Applied Mathematics III: This prize of R1 000.00 is awarded annually for outstanding achievement in Computational and Applied Mathematics III. Alfred Ntobeng Mathunyane Sanlam Assurance Prize for Actuarial Science III: This prize of R4 000.00 is awarded annually to the best student in Actuarial Science III with an opportunity for vacation work at Sanlam Assurance in Houghton. Ariel Mazabow Starfield Prize for the best student in Mathematical Modelling in Computational and Applied Mathematics: This medal is awarded annually to the top student in the Mathematical Modelling course in Computational and Applied Mathematics III. Marc Marsden
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OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY Chancellor DR NJ DLAMINI MBChB (Natal) DBL (Unisa) MBA (Witwatersrand) IEC (USA) Vice-Chancellor and Principal PROFESSOR A HABIB BA Hons (Witwatersrand) MA (Natal) MPhil PhD (City University of New York) Chairman of Council MR I SHONGWE BA (Wesleyan) MPhil(Oxford) Vice-Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) PROFESSOR AM CROUCH BSc (Hons)(Western Cape) PhD (Concordia) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Postgraduate Affairs) PROFESSOR Z VILAKAZI BSc (Manchester) MSc PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf FAAS Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Advancement, HR, Legal Services and Occupational Health and Safety) PROFESSOR R OSMAN BA (Witwatersrand) HDipEd BEd (Unisa) MEd PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf Registrar MS CG CROSLEY BA HDipEd (Witwatersrand) BEd (Hons)(Unisa) MEd (Witwatersrand) Chief Operating Officer MR F SIBANYONI BSc(Eng)(Natal) MBA (Cape Town) PrEng SMICMEESA Chief Financial Officer MR PC DESAI BCom (University of Durban, Westville) BCompt. (Hons)(Unisa) CA (SA) Dean of Student Affairs MR JAP SEPTEMBER BA MPhil (Cape Town) DEANS OF THE FACULTIES Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management PROFESSOR I VALODIA BCom (Unisa) BCom Hons (Natal) MSc (Lancaster) DEcon (KwaZulu-Natal) Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment PROFESSOR IR JANDRELL BSc(Eng) GDE PhD (Witwatersrand) IntPE(SA) PrEng FSAAE FSAIEE SMIEEE Faculty of Health Sciences PROFESSOR MG VELLER MBBCh MMed(Surg)(Witwatersrand) FCS(SA) Faculty of Humanities PROFESSOR G STEVENS BA (Cape Town) BA Psych (Hons) MPsych (Western Cape) DLitt et Phil (UNISA) Faculty of Science PROFESSOR N CHETTY BSc Hons (Natal) MS PhD (Urbana-Champaign) MSAIP MASSAf President of Convocation MS S BOLON BA Hons MA (Witwatersrand)
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FACULTY OF SCIENCE … A MESSAGE TO OUR GRADUATES
The mission of the Faculty of Science is to produce excellent graduate students who are equipped to make a
meaningful contribution broadly to society and are ready to undertake postgraduate studies at any university in the
world. A hallmark of our graduates is their independent, critical, creative and entrepreneurial thinking in the
sciences, and a commitment to make this world a better place for all.
We strongly encourage you to continue your studies as a postgraduate student in the Faculty. We offer excellent
coursework and research programmes in a range of diverse areas extending from Astronomy through to Zoology.
The Faculty of Science is home to three out of the seven DSI/NRF funded Centres of Excellence at Wits, known for
their cutting-edge research in their respective focus areas. In addition, the Faculty has been chosen as the lead
institution by the Department of Science and Innovation to host the National eScience Postgraduate Teaching and
Training Platform in the data sciences.
Academic staff in the Faculty collaborate with leading universities and laboratories around the world. Many of our
postgraduate students spend time in overseas institutions as part of their postgraduate degrees and participate in
national and international conferences. Our researchers are active participants in some of the large global science
experiments and publish their work in some of the best international journals.
Wits is committed to maintaining its ranking as a leading internationally renowned university producing work that is
visible to the entire world, and positively impactful on the ways in which we live our lives in the 21st century. I hope
you will join us in this exciting endeavour!
Nithaya Chetty Dean: Faculty of Science
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Emergency and Fire Plans during Graduations
1. In the event of an emergency and/or fire:
The presiding official (Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice-Chancellor) will make an
announcement requesting guests, graduands and staff to keep calm and remain seated;
The Ushers will assist guests to proceed to the nearest Emergency exits in order to evacuate the
Great Hall in an orderly fashion;
Emergency exit signs are visible in red above all exit doors situated on your left and right hand
sides as well as the back of the Hall;
The Ushers will assist the elderly and disabled guests out of the building;
The academic procession on stage must exit through the back stage door;
Once outside the Great Hall all guests, graduands and staff must proceed to the main assembly
point on the piazza.
2. In the event of a Bomb threat
All bomb threats will be treated as real in order to protect lives and property and the premises will be evacuated immediately.