grad December2021
CEREMONY - 15 DECEMBER 2021
Vision To be at the heart of technology education and innovation in Africa.
Visie Om aan die voorpunt van tegnologieonderrig en innovering in Afrika te wees.
Mission
Missie
The four aims that comprise our mission: We will build a university that is highly efficient, sustainable and environmentally conscious. We will be known for the high quality of our teaching and learning and the relevance of our curriculum. We will create a vibrant and well resourced living and learning environment for our students. We will enhance and develop the quality and effectiveness of our research and knowledge production.
Die vier mikpunte van ons missie omvat die volgende: Ons sal ’n universiteit bou wat hoogs doeltreffend, volhoubaar en omgewingsbewus is. Ons sal bekend staan vir die hoë gehalte van ons onderrig en leer en die relevansie van ons kurrikulum. Ons sal ’n lewendige leef- en leeromgewing met goeie hulpbronne vir ons studente skep. Ons sal die gehalte en doeltreffendheid van ons navorsing bevorder en ontwikkel.
Core Values
Ons onderneem om in die gees van Ubuntu met ander om te gaan. Al ons interaksies sal deur ’n gees van wedersydse respek gereguleer word. Ons ondersteun die beginsel van gelykheid. Ons sal in alle aspekte van ons werk innovering bevorder. Ons sal die beginsel van aanspreeklikheid vir ons dade handhaaf. Ons stel uitnemendheid op prys. Ons sal in al ons bedrywighede doeltreffendheid nastreef.
We undertake to deal with others in a spirit of Ubuntu. All our interactions will be governed by a spirit of mutual respect. We support the principle of equity. We will promote innovation in all aspects of our work. We will uphold the principle of accountability for our actions. We prize excellence. We will strive for efficiency in all our operations.
Kernwaardes
Umbono Kukuba senzulwini yemfundo yezobuchwepheshe nobuchule bokwenza ezintsha eAfrika.
Udaba Iinjongo ezine eziquka udaba lwethu: Siza kwakha iyunivesithi eyenza yonke into ngokugqibeleleyo, eya kuqhuba ingayeki inengqikelelo yokusingqongileyo. Siza kwaziwa ngomgangatho wethu wokuhlohla nokufunda nangezifundo zethu ezinentsingiselo kubafundi bonke. Abafundi bethu siza kubakhela indawo yokuhlala nokufunda edlamkileyo nenezibonelelo. Siza kuwuchumisa siwunyuse umgangatho wophandolwazi lwethu.
Iintsika ezisisikhokelo-bomi
Siyazibophelela ekusebenzeni nabanye abantu ngomoya wobuntu. Yonke into esiyenzayo iza kusekelwa kwintlonipho emacala onke. Siyawuxhasa umgaqo wokulingana. Siza kukhuthaza ukwenza ngokutsha kuyo yonke imiba yomsebenzi wethu. Siza kuwugcina umgaqo wokulwamkela uxanduva ngezinto esizenzileyo. Siphakamisa ukugqwesa. Siza kuzama ukwenza yonke into ngokucokisekileyo.
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR Prof Chris Nhlapo
Dear Graduates
By graduating from CPUT, you have already set yourself up for success because you join an alumni network of thousands of graduates around the country and the globe. One day you will also be in a position to open doors for a graduate, and I hope that you will look out for your CPUT alumni, and give them a work place opportunity.
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2021. You have persevered through unprecedented times to succeed, and I hope that today marks the start of a lifetime of achievements, both personally and professionally.
The best is yet to come – you can be guaranteed of that if you work continuously towards your goals. Allow setbacks to be opportunities for learning; and help others if you have the opportunity to do so.
Committing to lifelong learning is another way of making sure you will remain employable for the rest of your career. I hope to welcome you back at a graduation ceremony, in person, sometime in the not too distant future. Kind Regards. Vice-Chancellor Prof Chris Nhlapo
BOODSKAP VAN DIE VISEKANSELIER Beste Graduandi Geluk aan die graduerende klas van 2021. Julle het deur ongekende tye volhard, en ek hoop dis die begin van ’n leeftyd se prestasies op persoonlike en professionele vlak. As graduandi van CPUT is julle reeds op die regte pad omdat julle aansluit by ’n netwerk van duisende alumni regoor die land en wêreld. Eendag sal julle ook in staat wees om deure oop te maak vir ander, en my hoop is dat julle dan op die uitkyk sal wees vir CPUT alumni.
Die beste lê nog voor! Daarvan kan julle verseker wees – as julle gedurig hard werk en op jul doelwitte gefokus bly. Laat toe dat terugslae geleenthede word vir leer, en help ander wanneer julle die geleentheid kry om dit te doen. Toewyding tot lewenslange leer is ’n manier om diensbaar te bly dwarsdeur jou loopbaan. Ek hoop dus dat sulke toewyding my sal toelaat om julle in die nabye toekoms by nog ’n gradeplegtigheid te verwelkom.
Vriendelike groete. Visekanselier Prof Chris Nhlapo
UMYALEZO KASEKELA-TSHANSELA Bathweswa-zidanga ababekekileyo Sivuyisana neklasi yabathwesazidanga ka-2021. Nizingisile naze naphumelela ngexesha elinzima, elingakhange licingeleke. Ndiyathemba olu suku luphawula isiqalo sexesha lembuyekezo ebomini bakho nasemsebenzini. Ngokuthweswa isidanga saseCPUT sele usendleleni yempumelelo kuba uzakuzibandakanya namawaka kwabo bebefunda apha (i-alumni), abathe sa kweli lizwe nakwihlabathi liphela. Ngenye imini nawe uzakubanako ukuvulela iingcango
abo bathweswe izidanga, kwaye ndiyathemba ukuba uyakuhlala ulungiselela abo baphuma eCPUT ukuze nabo ubaphe amathuba engqesho.
zokuqinisekisa ukuba akunaze uswele ngqesho. Ndiyathemba ukuba ndiyakunamkela kwakhona kumsitho wokuthweswa kwezidanga, xa siwuhlalela, kwixesha elingephi.
Okuhle kuseza – ungaqiniseka ngoko ukuba ungumntu ohlala esebenzela ukuzuza oko akufunayo. Amagingxiginxi odibana nawo wavumele ukuba abe lithuba lokufunda; kwaye uncede nabanye xa unako. Ukuzinikezela ekufundeni ubomi bakho bonke yenye yeendlela
Ngemibuliso. USekela-Tshansela Njing. Chris Nhlapo
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CONTENTS Message from the Vice-Chancellor
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Council, Management and Deans
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Order of proceedings
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National anthem
Inside back cover
INHOUD Boodskap van die Visekanselier
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Raad, Bestuur en Dekane
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Volgorde van verrigtinge
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Volkslied
Binne agterblad
IZIQULATHO Umyalezo weNgqonyela
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IBhunga, aBalawuli neeNtloko zeeFakhalthi
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Ulandelelwaniso lweNkqubo
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Umhobe wesizwe
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Ngaphakathi kwiqweqwe elingasemva
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Wednesday 15 DECEMBER
DIPLOMAS EN GRADE WAT TOEGEKEN WORD P
Woensdag 15 DESEMBER
IIDIPLOMA NEZIDANGA EZITHWESWAYO P
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FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
16 FAKULTEIT VAN BESIGHEIDS- 16 IFAKHALTHI YENZULULWAZI
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION
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22 IFAKHALTHI YEZEMFUNDO
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26 IFAKHALTHI YOBUNJINELI
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FAKULTEIT VAN TOEGEPASTE WETENSKAPPE
EN BESTUURSWETENSKAPPE
OPVOEDKUNDE
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING 26 FAKULTEIT VAN & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT INGENIEURSWESE & DIE BOU-OMGEWING
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uLwesithathu 15 EYOMNGA IFAKHALTHI YOKUSETYENZISWA KWENZULULWAZI KWEZOSHISHINO NOLAWULO
NOKWAKHIWEYO OKUSINGQONGILEYO
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
36 FAKULTEIT VAN GESONDHEID 36 IFAKHALTHI YENZULULWAZI
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS & DESIGN
40 FAKULTEIT VAN
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.
EN WELSTANDSWETENSKAPPE
INFORMATIKA & ONTWERP
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.
NGEZEMPILO NEMPILONTLE
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40 IFAKHALTHI YENZULULWAZI 40 YOBUCHWEPHESHE NOYILO
Kwenziwe zonke iinzame zokuqinisekisa ukuba iinkcukacha ezikule ncwadi zezichanekileyo; nangona kunjalo, iYunivesithi inelungelo lokutshintsha nangaliphi na ithuba ukuba iimeko zinyanzelisa ukuba kwenziwe utshintsho kwiinkcukacha ezipapashiweyo.
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UNIVERSITY COUNCIL AH-SING, F (Mr), BTech
GROENEWALD, L (Ms), MA
MATIWANE, S (Mr), Hons
BALKARAN, R (Prof), PhD
GANYILE, N (Ms), BTech
MSOMI, V (Dr), PhD
CODANA, N (Mr) (ND)
GUMBI, D (Mr), LLM
NGXIZA, S (Mr), MPA
DONDASHE, N (Ms), BCom Hon IndPsy
HADEBE, B (Mr), MA
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
HELSBY, C (Ms), MCom
NKWANA, S (Mr), BTech
KIOKO, J (Prof), PhD
NYANGIWE, A (Mr), BA Hons
LEBETHE, R (Ms), CA (SA)
PHAHO, D (Dr), PhD
EASTHORPE, R (Mr), BCom
MAPOMA, Z (Adv.), LLM, MBA
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
FAKU, S (Mr), MSc
MASEKO, JM (Prof), PhD
YACHT, D (A/Prof), LLM
DHEVCHARRAN, N (Ms), MSc DILOTSOTLHE, K (Ms), M Ed (Science Education)
UNIVERSITY OFFICE BEARERS CHANCELLOR MODISE, T (Ms), BCom IndPsy & Econ
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: TEACHING AND LEARNING BALKARAN, R (Prof), PhD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR HAY-SWEMMER, H (Prof), PhD
CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL MAPOMA, Z (Adv.)
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS PHAHO, D (Dr), PhD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: FINANCE DU PLESSIS, P (Mr), CA (SA)
DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD VICE-CHANCELLOR NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
REGISTRAR MOKOENA, SS (Mr), M Admin
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: OPERATIONS MAYENDE, G (Prof), PhD
FACULTY DEANS FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES KIOKO, J (Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF EDUCATION (ACTING) SOSIBO, L (Prof), D Ed
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES MATSHA-ERASMUS, T (Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES GREEN, P (Prof), PhD, MBA
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT SHELDON, M (Prof), DTech
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN NGQONDI, T (Prof), PhD
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Order of proceedings 1 Entry of the academic procession 2 Constitution of the meeting by the Chancellor 3 Welcome by the Vice-Chancellor 4 Awarding of diplomas and degrees 5 Acknowledgements 6 National anthem
Volgorde van verrigtinge 1 Binnekoms van die akademiese prosessie 2 Konstituering van die vergadering deur die Kanselier 3 Verwelkoming deur die Visekanselier 4 Toekenning van diplomas en grade 5 Bedankings 6 Volkslied
Ukulandelelana kwezinto 1 Ukungena koMkhosi weMithika 2 Ukumiselwa koMsitho nguSekela-Nqgonyela 3 Ulwamkelo liSekela likaSekela-Tshansela 4 Uthweso-zidiploma nezidanga 5 Izaziso 6 Umhobe wesizwe
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DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
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15 December 2021 APPLIED SCIENCES BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES EDUCATION ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT HEALTH & WELLNESS SCIENCES INFORMATICS & DESIGN
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Applied Sciences
15 DECEMBER 2021
NATIONAL DIPLOMA ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY JADA, Masibulele MASETI, Zezethu ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUBI, Debbie MBONTSI, Sivuyise FOOD TECHNOLOGY MBONDWANA, Siyavuya NTSHANGASE, Sanele Khayelihle HORTICULTURE Abrahams, Dylan
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MHLONGO, Londiwe Title: Ecological and human health risk assessment of selected endocrine-disrupting phenolic compounds in potable water and treated wastewater effluent in the Western Cape, South Africa Supervisors: Prof BO Opeolu; Prof IS Human
NATURE CONSERVATION MILNE, Rob Alexander Title: The social profile and impact of illegal fishing in the Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area Supervisors: Dr D Walker; Prof J Kioko
CEREMONY: 15 DECEMBER 2021
OCEANOGRAPHY LETSHELEHA, Senyalo Ishmail ** Title: Passive acoustic monitoring of Antarctic blue and fin whales off the South African west coast Supervisors: Prof K Findlay; Dr F Shabangu LOUW, Simone de Villiers Title: Factors influencing sea-ice algal abundance, community composition and distribution in the marginal ice zone of the Southern Ocean Supervisor: Dr D Walker
MASTER OF AGRICULTURE KAELA, Calvin Rhabelani Bither Title: Mycotoxins in Sorghum Bicolor and Pennisetum Glaucum collected from the Oshana region of northern Namibia Supervisors: Dr JF Alberts; Dr M Lilly NTSOBI, Nomfusi Title: Effects of C/onostachys roses f. catenula Inoculum on the composting of cabbage wastes Supervisors: Prof F Nchu; Dr M Fanadzo SHANGE, Sthandiwe Buhlebemvelo Desiree * Title: Application of tissue culture and molecular techniques in disease resistance breeding of grapevine Supervisors: Prof FB Lewu; Dr Y Petersen; Mrs P Burger
MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY BADLA, Cramwell Title: Optimisation and validation of an X-ray fluorescence method for the analysis of mineral sand oxides Supervisors: Dr F Wewers; Ms L Britz ORANGO ADEWINOGO, Selena Eunice ** Title: Chemical composition of the essential oils of selected aromatic South African plants and assessment of their biological activities for cosmetic uses Supervisor: Prof A Mohammed
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SENGWAKETSE, Thato Title: Microbial and physicochemical quality of bottled and domestic water in Gabarone, Botswana Supervisors: Prof K Shale; Mr T Marazula
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MABOKELA, Seiphi Prudance Title: Hydrochemical investigations of groundwater and surface water interactions in the Berg River catchment, Western Cape province Supervisor: Dr NM Malaza
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DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Applied Sciences
PHUNGELA, Terry Takalani Title: Impact of wastewater treatment effluent on the water quality of the Crocodile River, Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Supervisors: Mr T Maphanga; Prof K Shale
MABUYA, Ntuthuko Title: Effects of acid treatment and mechanical scarification on seed germination of Encephalartos altensteini Supervisors: Prof CP Laubscher; Dr JRV October
VAN DER MEER, Bronislawa Franziska Title: Efficiency of environmental legislation to protect the environment associated with fine ash dams in Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa Supervisor: Dr N Malaza
MACUPHE, Neo Title: The effect of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana on growth, physiological responses, and control of aphid (Myzus persicae) infestation on Lactuca sativa L Supervisors: Prof F Nchu; Prof O Oguntibeju
MASTER OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GEORGE, Toyosi Timilehin Title: Characterisation and encapsulation of Moringa oleifera leaf and seed extracts Supervisors: Dr AO Obilana; Dr BA Oyenihi; Mr GS Rautenbach
MASTER OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES LIEDTKE, Jenny Title: Propagation protocol for Leucadendron Elimense e.phillips subsp. Elimense from the Algulhas plain, South Africa Supervisor: Prof CP Laubscher
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NGXABI, Sihle Title: The effect of different growth media and salinity on the vegetative growth of Trachyandra ciliata (wild cabbage) in hydroponics Supervisors: Prof CP Laubscher; Prof L Kambizi NKCUKANKCUKA, Milile Title: Growth of Tetragonia decumbens (dune spinach) in response to different pH and electrical conductivity levels in hydroponics Supervisors: Prof CP Laubscher; Dr GJC Griesel
OLIVER, Roger Clive Title: Breaking the dormancy of selected Asteraceae annuals in the winter-rainfall region of South Africa Supervisor: Prof CP Laubscher ROOS, Shaheed * Title: The effect of water deficits on the growth of indigenous Salvia spp. and the anti-fungal activity of their leaf extracts against Fusarium oxysporum, a causal agent of seedling blight in maize Supervisor: Prof F Nchu SOGONI, Avela Title: The effect of salinity and substrates on the growth parameters and antioxidant potential of Tetragonia decumbens (dune spinach) for horticultural applications Supervisors: Prof CP Laubscher; Prof L Kambizi VILJOEN, Cherise Christina Title: A cultivation study on the growth parameters and flowering initiation of Streptocarpus formosus for the flowering pot plant production industry Supervisor: Prof CP Laubscher
NTOBELA, Bulelwa Title: The effect of light intensity on the growth and anti-pest activities of leek (Allium porrum) against the grapevine mealybug (Planococcus ficus) and a phytopathogenic fungus (Fusarium oxysporum) Supervisors: Prof F Nchu; Prof O Oguntibeju
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Applied Sciences DOCTOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MSHAYISA, Vusi Vincent Title: Physico-chemical, technofunctional and structural properties of native and glycated proteins isolated from black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae Supervisor: Prof J Van Wyk
DOCTOR OF HORTICULTURE WITBOOI, Hildegard Title: Phenological and physiological responses to abiotic parameters in rare potato cultivars (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Supervisors: Prof L Kambizi; Prof O Oguntibeju
CEREMONY: 15 DECEMBER 2021
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY CHEMISTRY OLABODE, Gbolahan Sunday Title: Spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis of nevirapine, lamivudine, and zidovudine anti-retroviral compounds in wastewater samples from selected wastewater treatment plants, Cape Town Supervisor: Prof VS Somerset MEI, Mawonga Newton Title: Mechanism of enantiomeric resolution Supervisors: Prof LR Nassimbeni; Prof A Jacobs
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DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Applied Sciences
DOCTOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY VUSI VINCENT MSHAYISA MSc: Food Technology (Waageningen University); MTech: Food Technology (CPUT)
SUPERVISOR Prof Jessy van Wyk
TITLE: PHYSICO-CHEMICAL, TECHNO-FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF NATIVE AND GLYCATED PROTEINS ISOLATED FROM BLACK SOLDIER FLY (HERMETIA ILLUCENS) LARVAE An urgent need exists to identify and exploit sustainable sources of protein to attain the World Health Organization’s goal of Zero Hunger. Black soldier fly larval (BSFL) protein offers a solution to this end, and this study indeed contributed invaluable information of aspects of the native protein and also the techno-functional properties of glycated proteins. Of special significance was the superior essential amino acid content of native BSFL protein fractions compared to eggs and milk, while glycated BSFL proteins demonstrated significant solubility at low pH and high emulsion capacity and stability. The results confirmed the enormous potential of these novel proteins as food ingredients for the future.
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Applied Sciences
DOCTOR OF HORTICULTURE HILDEGARD WITBOOI MTech (Horticulture); BTech (Horticulture); ND (Horticulture)
SUPERVISORS Prof Learnmore Kambizi; Prof Oluwafemi Oguntibeju
TITLE: PHENOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO ABIOTIC PARAMETERS IN RARE POTATO CULTIVARS (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L.) This study reports on rare, pigmented potatoes and their cultivation in South Africa as an alternative nutrient dense food source. The impact of abiotic parameters on growth and chemical compositions in seed minitubers of four pigmented cultivars were assessed. Potato cultivar Salad blue seemed to be a drought tolerant crop with the ability to produce reasonable yields under severe environmental conditions. This study provides useful information for future oncological studies and for human nutrition. The output includes three journal articles and the very first PhD to be awarded from the Department of Horticultural Sciences at CPUT.
CEREMONY: 15 DECEMBER 2021
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DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Applied Sciences
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHEMISTRY GBOLAHAN SUNDAY OLABODE MTech (Analytical Chemistry); PGD (Industrial Chemistry); HND (Chemistry/Biochemistry)
SUPERVISOR Prof Vernon Sydwill Somerset
TITLE: SPECTROSCOPIC AND CHROMATOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF NEVIRAPINE, LAMIVUDINE, AND ZIDOVUDINE ANTI-RETROVIRAL COMPOUNDS IN WASTEWATER SAMPLES FROM SELECTED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS, CAPE TOWN The occurrence of antiviral compounds has been reported in wastewater, surface and groundwater, globally. This poses a health risk to human health and the aquatic environment as a whole, and this neccesitates its removal. Several analytical methods including adsorption, oxidation, biological processes, and membrane separation were applied to remove these pollutants. Olabode developed, optimised and applied improved advanced oxidation processes that included sunlight, chlorination and permanganate treatment for the elimination of three anti-retroviral compounds from wastewater samples to improve the quality of wastewater that is released into the aquatic ecosystem. The three compounds were nevirapine, lamivudine and zidovudine.
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Applied Sciences
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHEMISTRY MAWONGA NEWTON MEI
SUPERVISOR Prof Ayesha Jacobs CO-SUPERVISOR Prof Luigi R Nassimbeni
Magister Technologiae
TITLE: MECHANISM OF ENANTIOMERIC RESOLUTION This study focused on the chiral resolution of selected racemic acids using the Cinchona alkaloids. The method of diastereomeric salt formation was employed. The chiral discrimination process was investigated by analysing the resultant 14 crystal structures of the diastereomeric salts. The dominant non-bonded interactions and crystal packing features that could contribute towards the crystallization of one diastereomeric salt over another were studied. The importance of the solvent on the chiral discrimination process was also highlighted. In the majority of crystal structures, water was incorporated, followed by methanol. This showed the propensity of polar solvents in stabilising crystal structures.
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DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Business & Management Sciences DIPLOMA
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
ACCOUNTANCY BUKUVA, Buntu ERENDSEN, Marvin Ian Gilbert HLAZO, Fundiswa
ACCOUNTING MAYISELA, Sizwe Tongogara Abongile
BUSINESS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION ADAMS, Kyle MANAGEMENT DOURIE, Tamlynne MEMANI, Asiphe OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT BUKULA, Sinenhlanhla PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DESEMELA, Asemahle DUDULA, Mfesane FENI, Noxolo GOLA, Malibongwe GOSO, Lona GQOLA, Asandisile JOHN, Louise Nicole MANDLA, Siviwe MASHAO, Akhona NGCUZANA, Asithandile NGWEVELA, Maria NTSONDWA, Phelela PETSHWA, Sipokazi Loyiso PHANGWA, Thembekile Minah SONJICA, Yonela REAL ESTATE THEBE, Kagiso Onalenna
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COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING MALAMLELA, Athi Sinawo MOSES, Romario Enver TYANDELA, Athini FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ELY, Soraya KUMKANI, Neliseka MAGOBODI, Nonzaliseko MAYEZANA, Monica SEPTEMBER, Gino HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT: ACCOMMODATION MAKA, Natasha MBONGISA, Nontlantla MZIMANE, Zizipho Portia SIBEKA, Maikutlo TOMSANA, Msa HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT: PROFESSIONAL COOKERY NDLUNWANE, Thembelani PHILLIPS, Khanyisile ZINGELWAKO, Aphiwe HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FAKU, Ntombikayise GROOTBOOM, Mar-Jo Jannike XOXANI, Lubabalo
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
15 DECEMBER 2021
INTERNAL AUDITING GEORGE, Litha KORI, Apiwe MAFUNDITYALA, Mirriam Ntombikho MAQUNGO, Mihla MHATU, Zonele PARKER, Ibtesaam THOMAS, Nataniel PUBLIC MANAGEMENT DLULANE, Siziphiwe Petronella MENZIWA, Phumza MGWEBILE, Siseko REAL ESTATE MAHAPA, Ngoako Samuel Dennis VAN ZYL, Morne RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MANELI, Sinethemba MONKHE, Thapelo Neo SOLONTSI, Unathi Cynthia VANDA, Khanyisa
ADVANCED DIPLOMA ENTREPRENEURSHIP DUMAPHI, Simbongile HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MPENGE, Phumza MVULANKULU, Yamkela PROJECT MANAGEMENT MGIDI, Xolela Alulutho
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Business & Management Sciences BACHELOR OF PARALEGAL STUDIES MASITHO, Athini Vuyolwethu
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOSTER, Michaelene Antonia MSINDO, Lizalise NTANDATHO, Nontembeko Lucia COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING KOLOBILE, Kamva MANSIANTIMA, Nkadulu Destin HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MGOJO, Vangiwe TYHALITI, Ovayo INTERNAL AUDITING BOSHOFF, Spencer Edward CEZA, Sharon-Rose Bomkazi MADUNA, Ntando MAGAFANE, Mmabatho Vanessa MAQWELANA, Asavela PROJECT MANAGEMENT GINGQINI, Nombuyiselo TAFENI, Aviwe
CEREMONY: 15 DECEMBER 2021
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE
NGCINGI, Olwethu Cwayita Title: Employee perceptions of the impact of an employee well-being on staff performance at an Eastern Cape construction company Supervisors: Mrs S Stephenson; Prof J Spencer
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AYINKAMIYE, Esperance Title: An investigation of funding models that influence the sustainability of selected non-profit organisations in Cape Town Supervisor: Prof JP Spencer GONO, Garikai Title: Employee experiences of how leadership, communication and commitment influence food safety culture at a Cape Town meat processor Supervisors: Mrs S Stephenson; Prof J Spencer JACOBS, Darren Title: The impact of credit risk management on the sales performance of a bank in the Western Cape Supervisors: Prof A Slabbert; Dr M Twum-Darko MOLEBATSI, Dimpho Gift Title: The utilisation of an electronic filing system to optimise patient management in a selected public healthcare facility in South Africa Supervisors: Prof A Slabbert; Dr M Twum-Darko
NHAMOINESU, Stanley Title: The relationship between product returns and business performance of selected apparel retail stores in Cape Town Supervisors: Prof J Dubihlela; Dr D Dubihlela SOBENDE, Xolela Title: Strategic planning challenges faced by small and medium enterprises within the clothing retail industry in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape Supervisors: Prof F Herbst; Dr M Twum-Darko BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DAVIDS, Nashwin * Title: The influence of culture on the development of youth entrepreneurship in a selected suburb in Cape Town Supervisor: Prof RK Tengeh DLAMINI, Thobile Makhosazama Title: Role of business incubation in sustaining small and medium enterprises in the Kingdom of Eswatini Supervisors: Prof CG Iwu; Dr O Ogunlela
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DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
LIPOKO, Darla Urmiche Diya Title: Problems faced by young women when starting a business in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo Supervisor: Prof CG Iwu
SITYODANA, Nozuko Title: The impact of project manager’s competencies on project team performance Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
MAGIDA, Nobesuthu Mzolisa Title: The impact of water crisis on financial performances of restaurants in the Cape Metropole Supervisor: Prof RK Tengeh
XEGWANA, Monwabisi Siwakhile Title: The impact of stakeholder management on the execution of a selected construction project in Kayamandi at Stellenbosch Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
SIBANDE, Lucky Title: Pre-enrolment factors influencing academic performance of entrepreneurship students at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape, South Africa Supervisor: Prof CG Iwu BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT LAPPERTS, Sergio Mitchly Title: The effect of leadership style on unskilled labour motivation at a selected construction company in Cape Town Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah MBATHA, Sibusiso Fortune Title: The acceptability of RDP houses to recipients in the Langa District, Cape Metropole Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS LUTHULI, Lolwethu Title: Factors influencing payment convenience in the mini-bus taxi industry in Cape Town, South Africa Supervisors: Dr M Twum-Darko; Dr E Francke VAN DER MERWE, Marius ** Title: The role of open-access hydrological information systems in water security risk assessment in Cape Town Supervisor: Dr A De la Harpe ZULU, Mbali Title: A comparative analysis of subscription and open access journals at a selected university in Cape Town Supervisor: Dr M Twum-Darko
SETHOLE, Tshepo Given Title: The impact of leadership styles on team performance in information communities technology projects Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING MDONGWANA, Vuyolwethu Title: Cash budgets as a planning tool towards projects completion by construction firms in the northern suburbs industrial areas of Cape Town Supervisors: Prof L Obokoh; Dr OH Benedict PUBLIC MANAGEMENT BRANDAU, Nosiphosethu Lorraine Title: The influence of informal settlement housing on the social citizenship of informal settlement residents Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah WAXA, Chumani Title: Exploring the use of social media to enhance public engagement during crisis times: A case of the City of Cape Town municipality Supervisors: Dr SE Cronjé; Dr LT Gwaka TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT NDLOVU, Ngizimisele Title: Hotel school graduates’ preparedness for the first line management role in the hospitality industry in the Western Cape Supervisors: Dr X Cupido; Ms C Meze NJERA, Miriam Title: Perceived impacts of a potential change in foreign currency pricing on accommodation establishments in a selected Zimbabwean town Supervisor: Dr NJ Ntoloko
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Business & Management Sciences MASTER OF SPORT MANAGEMENT EKRON, Christopher Title: The role of mentorship in the progression of South African under 19 cricketers to professional cricket Supervisors: Prof BK Knott; Dr S Taliep
MASTER OF INTERNAL AUDITING NQALA, Lisa Title: Internal controls systems and the risk performance of small and medium manufacturers in the Cape Metropole Supervisors: Prof J Dubihlela; Dr L Jowah
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FORTUIN, Aziza Title: The effect of Mobile Cloud Accounting application in small, medium and micro- enterprises in Cape Town, South Africa Supervisor: Prof L Obokoh
CEREMONY: 15 DECEMBER 2021
MASTER OF MARKETING LAWRENCE, Kenneth George Title: The sustainability of pink tourism businesses in Cape Town: Transitions to the mainstream leisure market Supervisors: Ms E Venske; Dr N Haydam RENS, Jordan Vuyani Title: An entrepreneurial marketing strategy by business incubators in managing small medium enterprises in South Africa Supervisors: Prof CG Iwu; Prof R Tengeh VAN ZYL, Liezel Carmen Title: Psychographic consumer behaviour and its impact on promotional strategies: A study of the Rooibos tea market Supervisors: Dr NE Haydam; Prof JC Coetzee
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE IN MARKETING BIRD, Alan John Title: The formulation of a valueadded branding framework for private higher education institutions in South Africa Supervisors: Dr V Mugobo; Dr N Haydam
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE IN INTERNAL AUDITING MUKONO, Henry Title: The role of internal auditing on performance of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Zimbabwe: A corporate governance framework Supervisor: Prof J Dubihlela
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LUDZIYA, Khuthala Title: The role of leadership communication in achievement of strategic alignment within a selected national government department Western Cape, South Africa Supervisor: Dr SE Cronjé
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DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE IN MARKETING ALAN JOHN BIRD MTech: Public Relations Management
SUPERVISORS Dr Virimai Victor Mugobo; Dr Norbert Haydam
TITLE: THE FORMULATION OF A VALUE-ADDED BRANDING FRAMEWORK FOR PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA Alan’s thesis focused on the need to formulate a value-added branding framework for private higher education institutions in South Africa. Using an inductive/qualitative research approach foregrounded on interpretivist and constructivist research philosophies, Alan conducted in-depth interviews with key stakeholders in the hospitality and private higher education sectors in order to collect pertinent information that was relevant for the study. The key contribution of Alan’s thesis to the strategic brand management body of knowledge, the higher education sector in general and the private higher education sector in particular, is the value-added branding framework that Alan developed, which is the first of its kind in the field.
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE IN INTERNAL AUDITING HENRY MUKONO MCom Accounting; Certified Public Accountant (CPAZ); BCom Accounting (Hons); BSc (Special Hons) in Monitoring & Evaluation; Dip Accounting
SUPERVISOR Prof Jobo Dubihlela
TITLE: THE ROLE OF INTERNAL AUDITING ON PERFORMANCE OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES (SOEs) IN ZIMBABWE: A CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK Henry’s thesis focused on internal auditing effectiveness (IAE), corporate governance (CG) miscellany and organisational performance (OP) of SOEs; by examining the critical components of IA, CG and performance of SOEs in Zimbabwe. The study advances our understanding of the complexities of public sector accountability. It also confirmed IA as the cornerstone of CG, operational efficiency and assurance. The study illuminated the inimitability of IA and the centrality of good CG in averting financial scandals, fraudulent, irregular and wasteful expenditures. The thesis presents a timely contribution to internal auditing research, validating the significance of IA and good CG in alleviating inefficiencies and imposing fiscal discipline. It is a response to a clarion call for SOEs to adopt a CG model that will be usable effectual within public sector settings. To this end, an IA-P-CG framework capturing IA and CG components is proposed, particularly in the contextualised environment. Henry has published an article in the accredited Accounting and Financial Studies Journal. Two of his manuscripts have been submitted for possible publication in accredited international journals. His work has also been accepted for presentation at a Scopus listed 12th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences (GCBSS), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
CEREMONY: 15 DECEMBER 2021
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DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Education BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION PHASE KOTZE, Annerie INTERMEDIATE PHASE FIELIES, Leonita Phillida FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALISATION GAFOOR, Kabeer SNYDERS, Athene
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION INTERMEDIATE PHASE TEACHING MDUNYELWA, Andiswa Cellen MONI, Abongile SONGA, Nobulali Chulekazi WESSON, Lisa Jade SENIOR PHASE: FET TEACHING LAKEY, Jenna Jade
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS (HONOURS) TEACHING AND LEARNING BRAND, Kaelo Vehan
15 DECEMBER 2021
MASTER OF EDUCATION BALLANTYNE, Derek Andrew * Title: Pre-service teachers’ perceptions of their use of an Intelligent Tutoring System for English language proficiency Supervisors: Dr C Livingston; Prof J Garraway DAVIDS, Shaheema Title: An exploration of novice teachers’ experiences regarding psycho-social support provision as an aspect of their situated professional development at a selected Western Cape primary school Supervisors: Dr CM Kwenda; Dr B Sonn
NTSHIKILA, Patience Nomonde Title: Grade 7 learners’ understanding of comprehension skills while involved in an intervention programme in a Quintile 5 school Supervisors: Prof Janet Condy; Dr L Meda; Dr HN Phillips STEYN, Chantel Title: Teacher perceptions of professional development within the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) in a Western Cape school Supervisors: Dr AJ Van der Bijl; Mr H Oliver
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
FATYELA, Vuyokazi Title: Grade 3 learners’ experiences of developing comprehension skills during an intervention programme Supervisors: Prof J Condy; Dr L Meda; Dr HN Phillips
MAHOFA, Ernest Title: Towards a conceptual framework for integrating African immigrant learners learning mathematics word problems into South African high schools Supervisors: Dr SA Adendorff; Dr CM Kwenda
MAHWIRE, Loveness Title: Intermediate Phase teachers’ experiences of a mentoring programme in two selected schools in Metro Central Education District of the Cape Metro Municipality in the Western Cape Supervisors: Prof Y Sayed; Prof A Chigona
TLOWANE, Mapelo Constancia Title: Towards a framework of improving the efficacy and effectiveness of the BA Contemporary English and Multilingual Studies in preparing students for the workplace Supervisor: Dr JW Foncha DYASI, Mzimkulu Samson Honey Title: Foundation phase teachers’ philosophies on literacy teaching and learning in rural primay schools: A case study of five rural primary schools in the Western Cape George district Supervisor: Dr CP Mosito
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Education
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION ERNEST MAHOFA MEd (Math Ed); BEd Hons (Maths); BCom Hons Finance & Investment ACE (cum laude); DipEd (Maths)
SUPERVISORS Dr Stanley A Adendorff; Dr Chiwimbiso M Kwenda
TITLE: TOWARDS A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRATING AFRICAN IMMIGRANT LEARNERS LEARNING MATHEMATICS WORD PROBLEMS INTO SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH SCHOOLS The study explored the lived experiences of African immigrant learners learning mathematics word problems when using the language of learning and teaching that is different from what they used in their countries of origin. Phenomenology is used as both theoretical framework and methodology in a South African context. The study contributed to the body of knowledge by deepening of teachers’ experiences and knowledge about the learning experiences of African immigrant learners in South African schools. Opportunities were created for marginalised learners’ voices to be heard by the responsible authorities. The study involved designing an Integrated Transitional Intervention Conceptual Framework to assist teachers and African immigrant learners to develop their language of learning and teaching proficiency.
CEREMONY: 15 DECEMBER 2021
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DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Education
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION MAPELO CONSTANCIA TLOWANE SPFET (Senior Phase and FET); D Ed Education
SUPERVISOR Dr John Wankah Foncha
TITLE: TOWARDS A FRAMEWORK OF IMPROVING THE EFFICACY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BA CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH AND MULTILINGUAL STUDIES IN PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE WORKPLACE Ms Tlowane’s ethnographic action research on a bilingual programme signals a deliberate foreswearing of voice and agency through the subjective nature of her interpretation. She interrogated the educational practices and how they unfold at workplaces. The study rejects the traditional assumptions and its preoccupations with a scientific/ reductionist tendency of facts and figures. It focuses on a hermeneutic description as a response phenomenon which underscores the urgency to view the workplace linguistic challenges in interrelated terms within a constructivist epistemology. She has published three articles in peer-reviewed journals and is deconstructing the thesis into a book, as recommended by examiners, for wider readership.
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Education
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION MZIMKHULU SAMSON HONEY DYASI MTech (Education Management); MA (English Language Teaching); BEd; BSoc Sci
SUPERVISOR Prof Cina P Mosito
TITLE: FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHERS’ PHILOSOPHIES ON LITERACY TEACHING AND LEARNING IN RURAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF FIVE RURAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE WESTERN CAPE GEORGE DISTRICT This qualitative case study was motivated by the continuing decline in the performance of rural schools’ Foundation Phase learners in national and international tests of literacy. Of criticality was to understand the connection between teachers’ individually-held philosophies and teaching practices in the classroom. The nature of these individual philosophies may substantially affect the efficacy of the tuition in literacy conducted in the classroom. The analysis revealed a range of understandings of what literacy teaching entails; from a highly behaviourist stance, to a more constructivist stance. Congruent with these understandings, observed teaching varied from dull and unintegrated drill work in class, to imaginative and engaging education that drew upon the inner resources of learners’ own knowledge. The research produced a model that teachers can use to critically reflect on how they teach so that they can respond appropriately to their unique situations.
CEREMONY: 15 DECEMBER 2021
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DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment DIPLOMA CIVIL ENGINEERING ADAMS, Thaakirah CONRADIE, Bianca Clarissa MACHIPI, Stephen CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY BASSON, Allistair James Douglas BUZUZI, Perpetuah CITI, Banati GOBODO, Khanya HANS, Unathi JANSEN, Angelo Winston MAFANANA, Ntando Harry MANA, Wonga Lonwabo MBOTINA, Akhona MHOBO, Nangamso NGUBENTOMBI, Khanyisa QOTSI, Azile RHODA, Jade Faith CONSTRUCTION DE KOCK, Kenneth Morne FESTUS, Akina Christina MANUEL, Che MZIZANA, Sindiso SONJANI, Sisanda THOMAS, Curwyn Neal WILLIAMS, Moegamat Toufeeq GEOMATICS BEER, Chaz Boyd COETZEE, Frederick Johannes KODISANG, Matshediso Benjamin MHLONGO, Terence Itumeleng PIETERSEN, Gailen Helga SLABBERT, Deudliefd Albert SOLO, Kgahliso Abrahm INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING SITOE, Bafanabafana
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CILLIE, Jean Dutoit FREDERICKS, Royden GOBINGCA, Asisipho JOSIAS, Reece Gary LUBISI, Vuyo MKHATSHWA, Andrew NASE, Qhamiso NGQANGWENI, Kwanele RADLOFF, Warren REDELINGHUYS, Franco SAFUDIEN, Yusuf YOUNG, Conway Nathan MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN MECHATRONICS DUNGA, Lwandile QAYI, Siphamandla
NATIONAL DIPLOMA BUILDING ABRAHAMS, Ashne Kathleen BASAKABINI, Yongama BENI, Mihlali HENDRICKS, Fawaaz HLANGADALA, Zubenathi HONONO, Zandile JACOBS, Taswell Byron JELEMANI, Ayabonga KLEYN, Matthew David MAGAMA, Akhona MAGODLA, Uzusiphe Unamandla MAJALAMBA, Nokulunga MATISO, Babalwa MATOMELA, Zibele MBENGU, Nobulali MEHLOMAKULU, Archibald Ayanda Sesethu MEKGWE, Kabelo Raphokwana MFENGU, Zintathu Irene MOREMA, Matuma
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
15 DECEMBER 2021
MOYA, Sokhanya MQAYI, Siphelele MTAMBEKA, Olwethu Lucias MTIMKULU, Prince Bantu NDAYI, Celiwe NGANDANA, Eliot Sive NGHONA, Tandile Sinetemba Theo NKANYEZI, Sinovuyo NKATA, Zamuxolo NQOLOBA, Sinethemba OGLE, Tiffany PETERSEN, Sean Reagan QHWEMA, Thandekile SETLOBOKO, Emang SKWEYIYA, Aviwe Allan TSHIKI, Sonwabiso Khanya XAKAZA, Nomazizi XASHIMBA, Odwa XHATI, Zimkita XUZA, Anelisa ZIDE, Thandokazi CARTOGRAPHY DENTON, Darren MJALI, Petros ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL ANJELANI, Mulongoy Ange CORNELIUS, Lylle DYANI, Yonela EBDEN, Dane HANJANA, Luyolo KATUUO, Elwed Brian LANGA, Simphiwe MACI, Xola MAPIKI, Lebu MBALEKI, Asemahle NDZELE, Zuzeka NGWANYA, Athini Joy NOMGOGWANA, Bonile NYAMANKULU, Esethu PHIRI, Steven SAULS, Raymond Jerome
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ENGINEERING: CIVIL APPELS, Justin Thayron BAIN, Thomas John BELI, Getrude Busisiwe BRON, Avron Chad CAKATHA, Mesuli COWDREY, Frank George DAVIDS, Liam DE BRUYN, Luke Kingsway DEBESE, Phumza FALENI, Esihle Nadia FIGLAN, Lwazi Benjamin Belgium FRITZ, Janine Denise GENIS, Juan Andrew GILA, Ntyatyambo GWATI, Dennis Shepherd HEUNIS, Roann Leon IPUKU, Kenny JACOBS, Riyaaz JALU, Nkosikhona JOJISA, Xilile KASHE, Tsholofelo Celeste KASONGO, Kupelwa KHUMALO, Mpumelelo Abel KOPOLO, Aphelele LINNERT, Fabio Darron MABOTSHWA, Alikho MABUYAKHULU, Ayanda Bantubonke MAHLANGU, Mpendulo Thorne Tantetive MAQUNGO, Lwando Sinelizwi MARAMBA, Vuyolwethu MARTIN, Romario MASHILO, Mpho Indurance MBADAMANA, Nqabomzi MBENUKA, Hamilton MKALIPI, Sihle MODUMO, Neo MOKI, Siphamandla Joseph MOULOUNDA-MALONGA, Omer Junior MSUTU, Sihle MTEKELI, Paulos Masikhanyise
CEREMONY: 15 DECEMBER 2021
MZONELI, Thuthuka Herbert Thoba NAIDOO, Saveshnie NDZENDZANE, Qaqamba Sibabalwe NGOMELA, Simpiwe NIBIDYALA, Bukiwe NOGILANA, Luzuko NOMATITI, Baphe NOMBITA, Litaletu NTUNGELE, Mzimhle PENN, Noluthando PUKUZA, Sakhele RAITO, Khumo Vuyo RAPUDI, Kgabo Terrence ROSSOUW, Alex RULE, Jason Charles SALIE, Muneeb SALIE, Aqeelah SEBOLA, Kgomotso SIBIYA, Nomthandazo Reginah SKEYI, Siviwe SOTENJWA, Vuyolwethu SOUTHON, Kyle Robin STEPHANS, Phaphamile STEYN, Keegan Patterson VISSER, Jacobus Abraham WEBER, Jade Keagan WILLIAMS, Garth Stewart Kirwin ENGINEERING: COMPUTER SYSTEMS DE VILLIERS, Chad-Pierre KOPA, Tidimatso ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL BANGANI, Aphelele BHEBHEZA, Sibabalwe DUNBAR, Shakier FILLIS, Dale Carl FOKAZI, Siyathemba Bubele GOREKWANG, Kabelo HATENI, Amahle JWAAI, Masonwabe KANDZI, Eniswa Enelisa KASANGALA, Arnold Kanshe Ngombe
KILANI, Siyamdumisa MAGAM, Pholani MANZI, Nomasibulele MJALI, Qayiya MONGA, Candy Mwenze Mwitwa MPHELA, Machile Brandon MULLER, Jason Micheal MUSENGA, Ilunga Angele MUTEBA, Kapyamba Ruben NDONGENI, Qiqa NGCEFE, Nasiphi NGCOBO, Nomonde NSIKOU-DIMBA, Antony Grace Tresor PHINDELA, Luthando POATY DOSSOU, Tome Ghislain QATYANA, Lindokuhle SNELL, Beau-Wayne Edwardo SPRINKLE, Mario David VAN DEN HEEVER, Nevirn Mieszco ZILIMBOLA, Sive ENGINEERING: INDUSTRIAL BALEKE, Akuzibwe Daniella BATCHY KEL MBONGO, Eunice ORAPELENG, Modisaotsile Hamlet ZONDO, Precious Thandi ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL ARENDSE, Basil AVONTUUR, Ajay CHISIN, Leonardo Giuseppe DAVIDS, Anwell Nicxion DUBE, Mzwandile Ntuthuko DWASHU, Yanga HANSEN, Brendan Antonio KABUYA LUSHIMBA, Emmanuel KOTO, Sinesipho Eunice LEOTLELA, Tshepiso Nick MABUNDA, Blessing Cheryl MANUEL, Nizaam MARCUS, Andre John MEESKE, Andre MEREEKOPANE, Gift Mpho MGWEBA, Luzuko
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DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
MOFELA, Thulile MOOS, Daniahll Claudette MUTEBA-TSHIBANGU, Ruthaiin MUTHWA, Lwazi Knowledge MUVHANGO, Gumani NHLAPO, Nkosana Cornelius NTSOANE, Meladi Forstinah NYAMUTSWA, Miguel Peter RADEBE, Mfundo Donovan RATANJEE, Harshiv RICH, Josh James Rodney SAMBO, Nkateko SCHEEPERS, Lionel SEIKANENG, MorapedI SHONGWE, Ellen SIBANYONI, Precious Simphiwe SMITH, Stephan Johann SOEBEHLE, Keabetswe Patiance SOLANI, Eric THEUNISSEN, Riaan TSHETU, Sikhokhele ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL (MARINE) CHAUKE, Phanuel NAIDOO, Tevin Lee WILSON, Dylan Pierce ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL (MECHATRONICS) BARENDS, Clarissa Elizabeth DE WITT, Johannes Jakobus Francois FORTUIN, Patrie Marshall GERBER, Jacobus Philippus JANSEN, Pieter Willem MAYALO, Masilakhe Godfrey MBAMA-BOUNGORI, Gloire Hanno MCCRYSTAL, Stephen John MARITIME STUDIES BOTHA, Tiaan Thomas BUTI, Zimkitha COLLISON, Tristan
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FOURIE, Odette ** MATEUS, Bros Miguel Gimos MIYA, Ayanda Qiniso MZINGELWA, Abulele TWALO, Sesethu SURVEYING MCHUNU, Mfanafuthi MEYER, Aqeel Ronald PUPUMA, Asemahle SAMSODIEN, Yoesraa SCOTT, William Richard James
ADVANCED DIPLOMA CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PILANE, Michelle Thobeka XEGO, Khanyisile CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY MQATAZANA, Bongani
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL MARINHO, Roberta Jessica M Prata MOLO, Lusapho MONGA, Kaskala Fabienne MWENZE, Ruth Malenge TLHAGENG, Kehilwe WIPPENAAR, Claire Rae ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL NINGIZA, Vuyo Advocate ENGINEERING: INDUSTRIAL MNGQIKANA, Mthandeni Simon VALLEY, Zahir
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL COTHO, Nomzamo Noxolo Pearl DJIENA POUNKAM, Roland Leonel MABHOZA, Bongani MATSANE, Johannes Nkosinathi MITCHELL, Shaun Brent QWABE, Sihle Siphephelo Norman ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL (MECHATRONICS) DREYER, Kyle Martin MYOYO, Thando
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE CARTOGRAPHY KUHUDZAI, Alex Takura Title: GIS-based risk mapping of illicit discharges into stormwater drainage systems in Cape Town Supervisor: Dr Y Owusu-Asante
MASTER OF CONSTRUCTION NYANHETE, Tendai Elvis Title: The effectiveness of incorporating health and safety criteria construction tender evaluation Supervisors: Dr EK Simpeh; Prof R Ndihokubwayo TSHILEFU, Tshisola Mariclesthaphora Title: The influence of construction site workers’ satisfaction with working conditions on their loyalty Supervisors: Dr EK Simpeh; Prof R Ndihokubwayo
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment MASTER OF ENGINEERING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ALMEIDA, Miriam Joceline Lisboa De Title: Performance of selected biomass solid catalysts for biodiesel production from vegetable oil in a continuous reactor system Supervisors: Prof TV Ojumu; A/Prof OO Oyekola BINGO, Maggie Ntombifuthi * Title: Advancements in poultry slaughterhouse wastewater treatment plant design Supervisors: Dr M Basitere; Prof SKO Ntwampe CHAKAWA, Sharon Title: Phenol and COD removal from petroleum refinery wastewater using electrocoagulation and electrochemical oxidation Supervisors: Dr M Aziz; Dr B Godongwana CORY, Neville James ** Title: Electrodeposited CuO thin-film for enhanced photo-electrochemical glucose oxidation Supervisor: Dr MR Chowdhury DLAMINI, Derrick Njabuliso ** Title: Performance of a biological pre-treatment system coupled with static granular bed reactor for poultry slaughterhouse Supervisors: Dr M Basitere; Prof SKO Ntwampe
CEREMONY: 15 DECEMBER 2021
DYOSILE, Phumeza Akhona ** Title: Assessment of an integrated and sustainable multistage system for the treatment of poultry slaughterhouse wastewater Supervisors: Dr M Basitere; Prof SKO Ntwampe
MGOBO, Sandile ** Title: Enhancing adhesion strength of a solvent--free lamination unit for flexible packaging applications using Taguchi based optimisation Supervisors: Dr AM Rugbani; Dr M Basitere
ITOTA, Bamato Jonathan * Title: Effect of heat treatment on membrane electrode (MEA) assembly performance Supervisors: Dr M Chowdhury; Dr J Chamier
NDALA, Ariel Mpukuta * Title: Amperometric detection of nitrite using cobalt oxide thin film Supervisor: Dr M Chowdhury
MAINA, Linda Nyawira Title: Investigation of a Heterogeneous Bi-functional Catalyst in the (Trans)esterification of high FFA Feedstock Supervisors: A/Prof OO Oyekola; Prof TV Ojumu MDLADLA, Cebisa Thabo ** Title: Poultry slaughterhouse wastewater treatment using biophysico-pretreatment systems coupled with an expanded granular sludge bed reactor Supervisors: Dr M Basitere; Prof SKO Ntwampe MEYO, Honeil Basile ** Title: Treatment of poultry slaughterhouse wastewater using a pre-treatment stage, an expanded granular sludge bed reactor coupled with a membrane bioreactor Supervisors: Dr M Basitere; Prof SKO Ntwampe
NGUBANE, Nqobile Felicia * Title: Process optimisation and techno-economic analysis of briquette production from corn stover Supervisor: A/Prof OO Oyekola ROMAN, Fabian Title: The treatment of carwash wastewater with chemical coagulation and adsorption for reuse application Supervisor: Dr M Aziz STEENBERG, Chad Eric Title: The treatment of carwash wastewater using a combined process of chemical coagulation and electrochemical oxidation Supervisor: Dr M Aziz VISSER, Hein Eran Gideon ** Title: A new insight into hematite formation from akaganéite and surface selenide attachment Supervisor: Dr MR Chowdhury
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DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BARTER, Stuart Title: Exploring high-level topology frameworks for nano-satellites Supervisors: Dr L Mwansa; Prof F Rocaries DEKEDA, Babalo ** Title: Renewable energy microgrid for iron-ore rail freight shunting yards Supervisor: Dr M Adonis LIMAPHI, Mlondolozi Title: Integrated energy storage-wind energy conversion system Supervisor: Dr AK Raji MANDZA, Yann Stephen Title: Residential energy efficiency over a persuasive internet of thingsbased feedback Supervisor: Dr AK Raji MC QUIRE, Lee ** Title: Cost-effective design for the measurement of man-made noise in the HF band receiver Supervisors: Prof MTE Kahn; Dr V Balyan MDITSHWA, Mkhutazi ** Title: The role of distributed energy resources in Smart Grid stability Supervisors: Dr M Mnguni; Mr M Ratshitang NOMANDELA, Sinawo Title: IEC 61850 standard-based protection of the coupling point between a wind farm and the power grid Supervisors: Mr M Ratshitanga; Dr M Mnguni
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ENERGY HENDRICKS, Taariq * Title: Energy storage mechanisms for an African microgrid Supervisor: Dr M Adonis KONI, Xolisa Title: The value of energy storage for an industrial customer on a utility distribution network Supervisors: AProf MTE Kahn; Dr V Balyan MAKOSSO, Thomas Lionel Title: Design of harmonics filters to improve the operation of a PV system Supervisors: Dr K Aboalez; Dr A Almaktoof MELAMU, Moteane Thabo * Title: Modelling and control of a hybrid photovoltaic and micro-hydro power system Supervisor: Dr K Aboalez NDEKE BIPONGO, Christian Title: : Energy management of a battery energy storage system for renewable energy DC microgrids Supervisor: Dr M Adonis NZEKI TADONKENG, Cedric Franck Title: Optimisation of syngas production from gasification of waste plastic using a small scale IR reactor Supervisors: Dr M Adonis; A/Prof OO Oyekola
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
SCHOUW, Matthew William * Title: Performance analysis of a direct-expansion solar-assisted heat pump for domestic water heating in South Africa Supervisor: Dr AK Raji MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BARNARD, Daniel Rudolph Title: CFD modelling of the performance of various wind turbine rotors with experimental verification Supervisor: Prof GJ Oliver EARP-JONES, Rowan ** Title: Aerodynamic design and optimisation of a maritime surveillance UAV Supervisor: Prof GJ Oliver MPUMLWANA, Dumo Title: Mechanical properties of a thermal treated commercially pure grade 2 titanium plate (CP Ti grade 2) Supervisor: Dr Velaphi Msomi MURIBWATHOHO, Oritonda ** Title: Characterisation of a multi-pass friction stir processed AA1050 and AA6082 dissimilar joint Supervisors: Dr V Msomi; Ms S Mabuwa SITYOSHWANA, Malwande Babalo Title: Characterising a transmission line conductor subject to free and forced vibration Supervisors: Prof M Kaunda; Dr T Ngonda
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DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment QUALITY MABILETSA, Velaphi Henry Title: Reducing non-conformance from foundry products through supplier quality management Supervisor: Dr S Bosman NSANZIMANA, Nazaire ** Title: Water quality characterisation procedures for poultry slaughterhouse treatment systems Supervisors: Dr M Basitere; Prof SKO Ntwampe; Dr MT Dewa
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SHABANI, Juvet Malonda Title: Synthesis of fly ash-based zeolites for use as catalysts in the transesterification of waste-derived maggot oil for biodiesel production Supervisors: Dr O Babajide; A/Prof Oyokola; Prof L Petrik CIVIL ENGINEERING MUANDA, Christophe Title: Investigation into institutional, technical and social aspects of sanitation service provision in the policy context of free basic sanitation: A case study of informal settlements of South Africa Supervisors: Prof R Haldenwang; Prof J Goldin MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MUKUNA MUBALA, Jean Gad Title: The effect of different working fluids and internal geometries on the thermal performance of heat pipes in evacuated tubes solar collectors Supervisor: Prof J Gryzagoridis
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DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JUVET MALONDA SHABANI MTech: Chemical Engineering
SUPERVISORS Dr O Babajide; Prof Oyekola; Prof L Petrik
TITLE: SYNTHESIS OF FLY ASH-BASED ZEOLITES FOR USE AS CATALYSTS IN THE TRANSESTERIFICATION OF WASTE-DERIVED MAGGOT OIL FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION Waste fly ash was converted into highly active, heterogeneous hydroxysodalite zeolite catalysts, which were used to trans-esterify waste-derived maggot oil, resulting in high yields of quality compliant biodiesel. The novel process demonstrated the potential to reduce material costs, energy consumption and water usage associated with conventional biodiesel production technologies. The study shows how to reuse waste beneficially, and simultaneously mitigate the impact of conventional biodiesel production on food and land security. Outputs from Juvet’s PhD research include one peer-reviewed article in a DHET-accredited journal, one peer-reviewed book chapter, and three international conference presentations.
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DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING CHRISTOPHE MUANDA MTech: Civil Engineering
SUPERVISORS Prof Rainer Haldenwang; Prof Jacqueline Goldin
TITLE: INVESTIGATION INTO INSTITUTIONAL, TECHNICAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF SANITATION SERVICE PROVISION IN THE POLICY CONTEXT OF FREE BASIC SANITATION: A CASE STUDY OF INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS OF SOUTH AFRICA Chris Muanda was born in the DRC. He graduated with an MTech: Civil Engineering at CPUT in 2009. For his doctoral degree, Muanda investigated the interconnectedness of institutional, technical and social aspects of sanitation. He used the institutional analysis and development framework, also referring to a co-production approach to suggest alternative arrangements for improving sanitation service provision in informal settlements of South Africa. Muanda’s work is unique as it offers an in-depth understanding of the problems around sanitation that will add value to global concerns about sanitation, as well as informing government policy makers in South Africa – and within the region as a whole. Muanda has published in an accredited journal and presented at international and local conferences.
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DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING JEAN GAD MUKUNA MUBALA MTech: Mechanical Engineering
SUPERVISOR Prof Jasson Gryzagoridis
TITLE: THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT WORKING FLUIDS AND INTERNAL GEOMETRIES ON THE THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF HEAT PIPES IN EVACUATED TUBE SOLAR COLLECTORS The research that aimed at improving the harvesting of solar energy for water heating purposes, using an evacuated heat pipe collector, has yielded valuable data for engineers designing improvements of the equipment in this field. The experimental results validated, with high degree of accuracy, the prediction of the improvement of the performance of the equipment, by the choice of the working fluid employed and the total surface area of the geometry of an insert in the heat pipe.
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DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences NATIONAL DIPLOMA DENTAL TECHNOLOGY BUNHU, Kelvin Tafadzwa DU TOIT, Zaakirah FIELIES, Julian JACOBS, Thora Casey JAMALOODEEN, Laila MANUEL, Mishka NDLELA, Luyanda NORTIER, Danielle SIQANGWE, Sanelisiwe OPTICAL DISPENSING MKHONZA, Thembeka
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE NURSING SCIENCE ADAMS, Keashe Ilze Martinique HLAZO, Odwa LAKAY, Charoldene Samantha MAHOMBA, Thabiso PRIMARY HEALTH CARE RAMNCWANA, Nosiphiwo
MASTER OF EMERGENCY CARE KHAN, Afzal * Title: Prehospital point-of-care testing in the United Arab Emirates: Capnography and related diagnostic capability among Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic Supervisors: Mr LD Christopher; Dr N Naidoo TILLEY, Daniel Derrick Title: Access to healthcare for healthcare consumers with mental health needs: An emergency medical service perspective Supervisors: Mr LD Christopher; Dr N Naidoo
MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE DENTAL TECHNOLOGY BARNARD, Rian George Title: Sorption and solubility of denture base acrylic: A comparative surface treatment study Supervisors: Prof P Clark-Farr; Mr A Latief
MASTER OF NURSING HLOPHE, Siphesihle Delani ** Title: Self-management of youths who have lost a family member to HIV/AIDS in a comprehensive primary healthcare centre in Cape Town Supervisor: Prof K Jooste
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MANDIWANA, Pfarelo Title: Readiness for provision of HIV care among final year nursing students from one university in the Western Cape Supervisors: Dr R Modeste; Ms M Pretorius MAREGELE, Sherilee Jessica Title: Views of professional nurses working at a Primary Health Care Facility on their role in distribution of condoms to young adolescents in secondary schools in a district in Cape Town Supervisors: Prof K Jooste; Dr A Truter NGUNI, Fredy Chanda Title: Knowledge and beliefs of male university students regarding prostate cancer screening in Zambia Supervisor: Dr R Modeste
MASTER OF SCIENCE BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ABDUL, Zeenat Title: An estimation of the burden of blood transfusion need and viability of red blood cells in the emergency medical services Supervisors: Dr DJ Bester; Dr N Naidoo; Mr T Farrah NETHENGWE, Murendeni ** Title: Effects of anchomanes difformis extraction on testes and epididymis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic male wistra rats Supervisors: Dr N Brooks; Prof O Oguntibeju
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences
SIEBRITZ, Rizqa Title: The effect of varying decreased sperm concentrations on embrogenesis using embroyoscope time lapse monitoring Supervisors: A/Prof GM Davison; Dr DJ Bester WOLMARANS, Dudley Title: A clinical audit of blood product utilisation for coronary artery bypass surgery in the Western Cape Supervisor: A/Prof GM Davison RADIOGRAPHY BINZ, Theresa ** Title: A comparison between volumetric modulated arc therapy and 3D conformal radiotherapy of stage 3 and 4 carcinoma of the larynx Supervisors: Ms B Wyrley-Birch; Dr L Hudson
NOLAN, Lelanie Lucia Title: The influence of low dose computed tomgraphy attenuation correction on artefacts of myocardial single-photon emission computerised tomography images for nuclear medicine studies Supervisors: Ms EN Seane; Dr R Korowlay; Ms C Lackay SAMUELS, Petronella ** Title: Multi-parametric cardiovascular magnetic resonance characterisation of myocardial inflammation in patients with rheumatic heart disease Supervisors: Mr A Speelman; Prof N Ntusi
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PRINCE, Yvonne Title: The oral microbiome and its association with chronic and systemic disease in a South African population Supervisors: Prof T MatshaErasmus; A/Prof GM Davison SOLOMON, Wendy Lynn Title: Genome-wide DNA methylation profiling in mixed ancestry South Africans with diabetes or prediabetes Supervisors: Prof T MatshaErasmus; Dr S Hector
BOTHA, Jacobus Johannes ** Title: The evaluation of an algorithmic model, created for the image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) treatment couch for integration into the Pinnacle treatment planning system (TPS) Supervisors: Ms B Wyrley-Birch; Ms H Burger
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DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES YVONNE PRINCE Master of Biomedical Technology
SUPERVISOR Prof Tandi Matsha-Erasmus CO-SUPERVISOR Assoc. Prof Glenda Davison
TITLE: THE ORAL MICROBIOME AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH CHRONIC AND SYSTEMIC DISEASE IN A SOUTH AFRICAN POPULATION The study aimed to investigate and characterise the oral microbiota of a South African population, using 16s rDNA analysis, in combination with Next-generation sequences in individuals who smoked, are diabetic, and who had metabolic syndrome (MetS). It is believed that any disruption in the oral microbiota can initiate inflammatory responses, leading to severe forms of oral disease which may progress into systemic diseases. However, the exact mechanism is still under investigation as the relationships between these diseases are limited. This study found that the genera Bacteroidetes were significantly more enriched in individuals with diabetes mellites (DM). Furthermore, in the smoking group, the oral microbiota was significantly enriched with gram-negative anaerobes. When comparing subjects with MetS and without MetS, a significant increase in gram-positive aerobic and anaerobic microbiota was observed in those with MetS. This study is unique as it is the first study to look at the relationship between the human microbiota and health in this population.
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Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES WENDY LYNN SOLOMON Master of Biomedical Technology
SUPERVISOR Prof Tandi Matsha-Erasmus CO-SUPERVISOR Dr Stanton Hector
TITLE: GENOME-WIDE DNA METHYLATION PROFILING IN MIXED ANCESTRY SOUTH AFRICANS WITH DIABETES OR PREDIABETES The aim of the study was to conduct genome-wide DNA methylation in South African subjects with varying glucose tolerance, and investigate the relationship between the observed differentially methylated regions (DMRs) and cardiometabolic risk factors. The study identified several DMRs and functional pathways affected in subjects with diabetes and prediabetes. Furthermore, DNA methylation patterns were associated with certain cardiometabolic traits and diabetic complications, and could be used as potential biomarkers for the occurrence and progression of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The expression of several DMRs and novel lncRNA-associated DNA methylation regions observed in metformin-treated diabetics may be potential targets for therapeutic monitoring in patients with diabetes.
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DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Informatics & Design NATIONAL DIPLOMA FILM AND VIDEO TECHNOLOGY VUYELENI, Sikelelwa GRAPHIC DESIGN GAQA, Yamkela INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TSHANGELA, Asanda
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN SAMBO, Zayaan SURFACE DESIGN FOURIE, Adam MNTONINTSHI, Nani Zizipho Melody
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DE DONCKER, Kirk Ivor Title: The impact of social media technologies on youth in Cape Town Supervisor: Dr N McLean
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT BULANI, Gqibile John Title: The role of community radio in youth economic empowerment: A case study of Bush Radio in Cape Town Supervisors: Dr T Matsilele; Dr J Adebayo
FAKIER, Rushaana Title: Barriers to business intelligence adoption by government institutions in the Western Cape, South Africa Supervisors: Prof E Ruhode; Dr P-A Harpur
GRAWE, Mkhululi Nceba Title: The use of social media for employee communication in selected South African municipalities Supervisors: Ms S Nkoala; Dr B Makwambeni
MADZUNYE, Thifhuriwi Emmanuel Title: Factors influencing the implementation of e-learning technology in rural secondary schools in South Africa Supervisors: Prof E Ruhode; Dr P-A Harpur
JAYIYA, Sivenathi * Title: Public relations practitioners’ conceptualisation of the role of stakeholder engagement in corporate social responsibility planning and implementation Supervisors: Dr B Makwambeni; Dr J Adebayo
NAKASHOLOLO, Tonata Magano Title: A decision support framework for selecting big data analytics tools in an organisation Supervisor: Prof T Iyamu NGESIMANI, Nomputumo Linah Title: Data governance in health care information systems: A systematic literature review Supervisors: Prof E Ruhode; Dr P-A Harpur TCHOUYA’A NGOKO, Israel Christian Title: Abstractive text summarisation using recurrent neural networks at paragraph level Supervisors: Dr B Kabaso; Mr A Mukherjee
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MCINZIBA, Dorothea Zandile Title: An analysis of the role of social media in teaching and learning at a higher education institution in South Africa Supervisors: Dr T Matsilele; Dr B Makwambeni ONGANGA SENDE, Jeffrey Vladimir Title: Cultural diversity preparedness of public relations students for the public relations industry Supervisors: Ms R Abrahams; Dr B Makwambeni
Posthumous Cum Laude * Summa Cum Laude **
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED Faculty of Informatics & Design DOCTOR OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY NYATUKA, Ronald Danny Title: A framework for cloud-based patient-centred health and wellbeing services in an underserved context: Case of maternal health information services in Kenya Supervisor: Prof R De la Harpe
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY INFORMATICS IBITOMI, Rotimi Adediran Ekundayo Title: A framework for evaluating banking information systems in Nigeria Supervisor: Prof T Iyamu
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DOCTORATES AWARDED Faculty of Informatics & Design
DOCTOR OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY RONALD DANNY NYATUKA MSc: Computer-based Information Systems
SUPERVISOR Prof Retha de la Harpe
TITLE: : A FRAMEWORK FOR CLOUD-BASED PATIENT-CENTERED HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES IN AN UNDERSERVED CONTEXT: CASE OF MATERNAL HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES IN KENYA Danny Nyatuka’s research extends the body of scientific knowledge in the fields of health sciences for person-centered care; information services for maternal care; and information technology to enable the new service from a multi-paradigm perspective. His novel contribution is a framework for cloud-based patient-centred health and wellbeing information architecture that was developed to enhance the improvement of eHealth interventions for maternal health care in an underserved context. His research contributed to the philosophy of design research with a technology component, and specifically in service design. His methodological contribution for the practice of design and development includes practice-based co-design methods to involve the persons receiving the service, as well as the relevant stakeholders. His study contributes to the enhancement of capacity in informatics development for health in Africa.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN INFORMATICS ROTIMI ADEDIRAN EKUNDAYO IBITOMI MSc: Banking and Finance
SUPERVISOR Prof Tiko Iyamu
TITLE: A FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING BANKING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN NIGERIA Through the lens of actor-network theory (ANT), Rotimi Ibitomi’s research examined information technology (IT) practices in Nigerian banks, with specific focus on how IT solutions, from databases to software and hardware are selected and deployed, to enable and support sustainability and competitiveness. The study employs ANT’s four moments in the translation of human and non-human actors’ interactions, based on which a solution is developed. The main and original contribution of the study comes from the innovative solution developed, which can be used to evaluate IT solutions within banking institutions, globally. The solution offers alternative theoretical frames for information systems scholars.
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