Thank you for selecting CPUT as your academic partner. Today, years of hard work, determination and resilience are being rewarded. When you walk across the stage to be capped, and hear the jubilant cheers of the audience, I hope you pause for a moment to remember the highs and lows of your journey to this point.
This year, we celebrate 20 years of CPUT. From our roots in the old Technikon institutions, to now being one of the top Universities of Technology in the country, we certainly have a lot to be proud of – and graduations are one of those occasions where we reflect on our mutual accomplishments.
I hope that you too continue to thrive and create value wherever you go. Dream big and do something worthwhile with your precious qualification. Your community and South Africa need you now, more than ever.
BOODSKAP VAN DIE VISEKANSELIER
Beste Graduandi
Dankie dat jy KSUT as jou akademiese vennoot gekies het. Vandag word jare se harde werk, vasberadenheid en veerkragtigheid beloon. Wanneer jy oor die verhoog stap om gekap te word en die uitbundige toejuiging van die gehoor hoor, hoop ek jy neem ‘n oomblik om terug te dink aan die hoogtepunte en uitdagings van jou reis tot op hierdie punt.
Hierdie jaar vier ons die twintigste bestaansjaar van KSUT. Van ons wortels in die ou Technikon-instansies tot nou, as een van die beste
Tegnologiese Universiteite in die land, het ons beslis baie om op trots te wees – en gradeplegtighede is een van daardie geleenthede waar ons ons gesamentlike prestasies vier.
Ek hoop dat jy steeds sal floreer en waarde sal skep, waar jy ook al gaan. Droom groot en doen iets betekenisvols met jou kosbare kwalifikasie. Jou gemeenskap en Suid-Afrika het jou nou meer as ooit nodig.
Moet ons nie vergeet nie – jy is deel van die KSUT-familie, en die instelling het jou voortgesette bydrae nodig, of
Do not forget us, you are part of the CPUT family, and the Institution needs your continued contribution, whether it be through a formal structure like Convocation, or by employing our graduates.
Finally, I would like to thank the University staff, your parents, guardians, family members, spouse, friends, donors, and all stakeholders who have aided in your success. This has truly been a collaborative effort, and their contribution is celebrated as well.
Vice-Chancellor
Prof Chris Nhlapo
dit nou deur ‘n formele struktuur soos die van ‘n Konvokasie is, of deur die indiensneming van ons gegradueerdes.
Laastens wil ek die Universiteit se personeel, jou ouers, voogde, familielede, eggenoot, vriende, skenkers en alle belanghebbendes bedank wat tot jou sukses bygedra het. Dit was werklik ‘n spanpoging, en hul bydrae word ook gevier.
ISekela Nqununu (ISekela Tshansela) UNjing Chris Nhlapo
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this book; however, the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
Alles moontlik is gedoen om seker te maak dat die inligting in hierdie boek korrek is. Die Universiteit behou hom egter die reg voor om te eniger tyd, indien die omstandighede dit vereis, veranderinge aan enige van die gepubliseerde besonderhede aan te bring.
The final published versions of the Autumn Graduation 2025 booklets can be found on the CPUT website at: https://www.cput.ac.za/students/about/graduation/programme
UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
BALKARAN, R (Prof), D. P Admin
CULLINAN, PM (Mr), MA
DONDASHE, N (Ms), BCom Hons, IndPsy
FAKU, S (Mr), MSc
FISA, S (Mr), MBA
GROENEWALD, L (Dr), PhD
GUMBI, D (Mr), LLM
KRISHNAMURTHY, S (Prof), PhD
MAHARAJ, S (Mr), CA (SA)
MAPENA, WL (Dr), PhD
MASHWANYELA, C (Mr), MTech
MASONGANYE, T (Mr), SRC Secretary General
MATIWANE, S (Mr), Hons, MBA
McMAHON, I (Mr), NSC
NGQONDI, T (Prof), PhD
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
UNIVERSITY OFFICE BEARERS
CHANCELLOR
MODISE, T (Ms), BCom IndPsy & Econ
CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
GUMBI, D (Mr), LLM
VICE-CHANCELLOR
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
FACULTY DEANS
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
KIOKO, J (Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
RAMPERSAD, R (Prof), PhD (Acting)
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: LEARNING AND TEACHING
BALKARAN, R (Prof), D. P Admin
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY
INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
BALKARAN, R (Prof), D. P Admin (Acting)
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: OPERATIONS CORNS, J (Mr), MA (Acting)
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
RAJI, A (A/Prof), PhD
SAKI, P (Mr), SRC President
SCHREUDER, BK (Mr), MEd
SOCIKWA, L (Mr), MBA
VABAZA-MVANDABA, A (Ms), CA (SA)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
MJI, A (Prof), DEd
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
RAMSUROOP, S (Prof), PhD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
HAY-SWEMMER, H (Prof), PhD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: FINANCE
DACA, M (Mr), CA (SA)
REGISTRAR
MASALA, PP (Dr), PhD
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
BROOKS, N (A/Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
NGQONDI, T (Prof), PhD
The audience is requested to stand while the academic procession enters and leaves the hall.
Volgorde van verrigtinge
Die gehoor word versoek om te staan terwyl die akademiese prosessie die saal binnekom en verlaat.
Title: The integration and utilisation of HRIS in Strategic Employee Performance at a textile factory in the Western Cape Supervisors: Ms T Kroukamp; Dr J Kiley
DOCTOR
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MUSAKURO, Rhodrick Nyasha
Title: A framework for sustainable adoption of e-health tools in delivering digital mental health services at a selected South African university Supervisor: Dr L Gie
DOCTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
RHODRICK NYASHA MUSAKURO Master of Human Resource Management SUPERVISOR Dr Liiza Gie
TITLE: A FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE ADOPTION OF E-HEALTH TOOLS IN DELIVERING DIGITAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AT A SELECTED SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITY
Rhodrick’s research was driven by the increasing mental health challenges faced by university staff, exacerbated by factors such as increased workloads, the recent COVID-19 pandemic, and the need for effective digital mental health interventions. This study’s empirical evidence revealed that factors influencing the sustainable adoption of e-health tools for digital mental health services directly led to the development and implementation of effective strategies. While the COVID-19 pandemic was a key driver of its initial adoption, its impact on sustainability was limited. The findings further indicated that as the factors influencing adoption increased, the current level of adoption decreased, suggesting that initial enthusiasm was countered by implementation challenges during the pandemic. The study also found that the mere existence of digital mental health services is not enough to guarantee the sustainable adoption of e-health tools. Instead, effective strategies are needed to improve and ensure its long-term use. This study contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3, which promotes good health and well-being. Rhodrick has published two DHET-accredited journal articles.
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso, Setjhaba sa South Afrika –South Afrika.
Uit die blou van onse hemel, Uit die diepte van ons see, Oor ons ewige gebergtes, Waar die kranse antwoord gee,
Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land.
20 YEARS OF GROWING FROM GREATS #CPUT20YEARS
On 1 January 2005, Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon merged to form the Cape Peninsula University of Technology – CPUT. This year, CPUT is proud to celebrate 20 years as an amalgamated institution.
The digital tree depicted in our 20-year celebrations symbolises growth, connectedness, and oneness. It provides vital connections, mental sustenance, safety, and support for the CPUT community. The branches represent the various fields of study and research, all interlinked; while the trunk supports these branches, and facilitates growth by providing what is needed, in the same way that the support services facilitate the learning, teaching, and research functions at the University.
A resilient, healthy tree needs sturdy, developed, and nourished roots. The roots of the tree symbolise the strong heritage institutions that merged to form CPUT. Without the solid base of these, CPUT would not be where it is today. The circuit board overlay represents CPUT’s evolution by using the latest technology as a growth framework and enabler. Our development is grounded in the use of technology, and the interconnectedness that networking provides.
