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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.