VUT Research 2012 Research Report

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Vision The Vaal University’s Vision and Mission The new VUT vision is expressed as follows:

“We are a University that leads in innovative knowledge and quality technology education”

Mission The new VUT mission is expressed as follows:

Our mission is to produce top quality employable graduates who can make an impact to society by: adopting cutting edge technology and teaching methods; producing a scholarly environment conducive to learning and innovation; and developing a PQM that meets the needs of society in Africa and beyond.

RESEARCH THAT MATTERS

The Research Department’s Vision and Mission

The vision for research at VUT follows from the institutional vision and is as follows:

“We undertake research that impacts on people’s daily lives.”

The mission for research at VUT is as follows:

Our mission for research is to strengthen research in key societal strategic areas which cut across the following broad themes: Sustainable livelihoods/development/economic growth/ entrepreneurship Energy/renewable/alternative Environment/green/sustainability/management Technological growth and modernisation of Industry and management/ appropriate solutions/innovation/manufacturing Human capacity development/education/skills development Effective citizenship/humanity in context/nation building/new societal integration/innovative partnerships/globalisation

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Vice-Chancellor and Principal 4 Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic and Research 6 Executive Director: Research 8 Executive Director: Technology Transfer and Innovation 10 Executive Dean: Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences 18 Executive Dean: Faculty of Engineering and Technology 30 Executive Dean: Faculty of Human Sciences 40 Executive Dean: Faculty of Management Sciences 50 Non-Faculty Research Output 64 Director: Centre for Sustainable Livelihoods 66 Director: Institute of Applied Electronics 72 Director: Institute of Chemical and Biotechnology 76 Research Office 80 Higher Degrees Unit 98

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Vice-Chancellor and

The ambition of the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is to be a University that leads in innovative knowledge and quality technology education.

Apart from teaching and learning, research (generating innovative knowledge) is one of the top priorities in our institution. In the past few years various initiatives and interventions have been introduced to shore up and sustain a “culture of research”. These include local and international university collaborations on one hand and government, community and industry partnerships to address societal challenges on the other. The top 10national priorities of government form part of the inputs that determine our research agenda.

Research that matters is about opportunities for our academics, new generation of academics and postdoctoral students to create new knowledge, products and services that can be gainfully applied for the betterment of society. In order to do this, our research focuses on deepening our understanding of underlying phenomena and social conditions so as to generate novel, viable and scalable solutions to challenges in industry and society.

The University has adopted an inter-disciplinary approach in its research.This enables our researchers to harvest knowledge platforms gained across the four faculties of Engineering and Technology, Applied and Computer Sciences, Human and Management Sciences, as well as the Directorate for Technology Transfer and Innovation. Collaboration with industry adds a pragmatic dimension to the laboratory work of our researchers.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for their contribution in raising the research profile of the Vaal University of Technology.

To the reader, I trust that you will find value in this edition of Research Matters.

Prof. I. N. Moutlana Vice-Chancellor and Principal

The table below bears testimony to the growing culture of research at our institution: Accredited Research Outputs for VUT 2008-2012 Year Units

2008 19.34

2009 36.5

2010 44.73

2011 75.05

*2012 82.38

*Submitted to DHET – not yet approved.

Research that matters is about opportunities for our academics, new generation of academics and postdoctoral students to create new knowledge, products and services that can be gainfully applied for the betterment of society.

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DEPUTY

The availability of supervisors remains a challenge. It was therefore necessary to continue to source external supervisors. This assisted growth in areas which would have been impossible without this support.

The Institution focuses on growing its postgraduate cohort.

It is therefore imperative to enhance the throughput of existing students. The induction programme that was started in 2011 continued into 2012 and was extended to provide participation opportunities to students from all faculties.

Academic and Research

Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is a teaching institution with a specific research mandate. It accepts its mandate in delivering technology focussed education and developing technological solutions based on appropriate research which defines its research focus. The Institution therefore aims its research focus, while informing its teaching programmes, at real societal needs. This implies an orientation that consistently asks questions about research that matters in order to ensure real impact in and on society.

The focus during 2012 remained on establishing effective alignment and a seamless process from the research idea and process to invention and innovation. This perspective requires a clear consideration of the relationship or nexus amongst research, teaching and innovation. The effective integration of the three aspects guarantees curricula sufficiently grounded in theory and application which impact on the graduateness of the learning processes, while the innovation orientation feeds into technology development and the continuous impact on the research agenda committed to output and impact.

The challenge remains to find alignment within contexts.

For this reason the approach is focussed on positioning the Institution’s activities in terms of the quadruple helix perspective as realised in the context of the national innovation environment.

To ensure the alignment with the role players in the quadruple helix relationship, work started on the developing

of a work-based research concept as a frame of reference to guide research initiatives. In this approach direct interaction with partner industries or organisations defines the research need and focus, while the research outcome is immediately relevant and available for implementation. Postgraduate students are therefore functioning in a collaborative environment between the University and industry. This partnership strengthens the theoretical and practical value of research and researchers benefit from wider exposure whilst gaining practice-based skills.

The Hub-and-Spokes programme developed in 2012 to the extent that the first students who received financial and specific academic support while attaining exposure in their respective departments, graduated. These students can now be considered for academic positions.

A second Centre of Excellence in Alternative Energy was approved and will soon be launched.

With the drastic increase in research outputs and the growth in participation, the Institution needs to continue to strengthen its support base to researchers and postgraduate students.

Continuous research endeavours aimed at promoting the institutionalisation of the research focus areas. This was done through creating awareness and supporting the existing research centres and focus areas.

To grow a research culture in a previous Technikon environment requires research opportunities, capacity and support conducive to growth. During 2012 incessant focus was given to building staff capacity through development programmes that included research, writing, knowledge and skills. Through financial support and support to gain exposure to national and international forums, academics were assisted to grow their skills and gain experience.

Specific programmes to support staff capacity in the SANTRUST programme where forty staff members are receiving support to finish their doctoral studies delivered beyond expectation. This initiative will not only enhance research output but also grow the number of supervisors available for the growing number of postgraduate students.

I want to congratulate the academics and the staff of the research office for sterling achievements in 2012.

The continuous focus on the improvement of infrastructure continued in 2012 and the approval of funding for the extension of laboratory facilities provided a significant impetus to further grow the research base of the Institution both for teaching and research purposes. Based on the growing research profile of the Institution the need exists for specialised research infrastructure and teaching capacity, which will be further addressed by the grant received.

I want to congratulate the academics and the staff of the research office for sterling achievements in 2012. The VUT is well-positioned to continue its research development journey.

Prof. Alwyn Louw DVC: Academic and Research

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Executive Research

Research at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) has been growing from strength to strength.

Our most critical challenge currently is to deepen our research culture through institutionalising research into the fabric of the institution. Our legacy offers us with both opportunities and challenges. We remain well-positioned among industries which can be credited for the initial establishment of the institution. On the other hand we continue to strive to introduce, sustain and develop a vibrant and active research climate at our institution. Developing research capacity within an institution in which very few academics have been active has been a great opportunity.

Research is movement and without movement, we are at risk of being left behind. Fortunately, increasingly more and more academics have become interested in undertaking research.

Many have initially started off by attending research capacity development workshops and programmes. This has developed further as staff has shown increasing commitment to improving their qualifications through registering for master’s and doctoral degrees. The VUT SANTRUST partnership has assisted greatly in assisting the institution in supporting specifically doctoral staff qualification development.

Institutional policies and structures have been further strengthened to encourage and support staff in becoming research active. It is of course a challenge to established staff who in the past might not have been required to undertake research, although sufficient support and encouragement from leadership and colleagues offer staff with the motivation to develop further. Research offers a unique opportunity

The global economic crisis has placed great pressures on universities to establish their unique contribution to societal and economic development. Our institution is continuously thinking through ways in which to claim its unique space. One such initiative we believe we need to foster is work-based research opportunities to support our graduates in adding to the high skills levels in our country and to be work ready.

for individuals to challenge themselves and to continuously experience the process of self-actualisation. The challenge we find is to stimulate confidence and to systematically create appropriate opportunities for staff to experience a supportive and nurturing environment.

The ripple effect will be that faculty too will have a different experience of knowledge production as they too become active role players in work-based research. Universities are surrounded by ubiquitous information, emerging degrees and industry initiated new colleges and universities to ensure that they get what they specifically need in the workplace.

Our challenge will continue to remain the relevance of our knowledge contribution. We are confident that what we have been developing in our key strategic areas will support our society in moving forward.

Nurturing our postgraduate culture and environment is critical at our institution. We remain committed to developing the Next Generation of Scholars through our Hub-and-Spokes Programme on which we have 25 scholars.

During 2012, they have extended themselves as a collective in engaging with local school learners on the importance of

Dr B. Johnson

Maths and Science for Societal Development.

Executive Director: Research

We remain committed to developing the Next Generation of Scholars through our Hub-and-Spokes Programme on which we have 25Â scholars.

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The Vaal University Technology (VUT) is engaged in partnership models in the southern Gauteng region to develop shared strategies for the advancement of social, technological and economic development. This aligns with proven international models, where regional alliances involving Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are an effective means to achieve economic growth, and for moving economies into higher skills levels.

As such, the Technology Transfer and Innovation Directorate (TTI) adds an extra conduit through which the VUTcan impact regionally, nationally and internationally. The TTI creates opportunities for the University to collaborate with Commerce, Industry and the Community, together with Government departments and agencies to facilitateoperating through a quadruple-helix mode. This enables the VUT to create an entrepreneurial university environment by: •

Setting up technology platforms or competence groups to respond to strategic government priorities, or in line with industry, commerce or community needs;

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Transfer and commercialise university research products to commerce, industry and the community;

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Develop opportunities for students (internships, jobs, entrepreneurship);

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Commercialise know-how and innovation by students, graduates and staff and capitalises on business

development realised by other potential entrepreneurs; and •

Set up campus companies where the University might retain a stake in the firm for a while.

The TTI strives to create sustainability in terms of research development, innovation and technology transfer and demonstration through the generation of 3rd stream income to support innovative research and development in support of industry and community needs (also through assets in the form of new technology platforms or income through external grants, licensing agreements, patents or equity in start-up businesses). In parallel, availability of new technology platforms broadens the VUT’s research base, builds research and innovation capacity and facilitates the transfer of skills and technology to the wider community (which includes commerce and industry). This enables the University to address knowledge generation and development of human resources.

Based on the foundation of creating an external funding stream to support industry-oriented research and development and skills development, the VUT-community created a sustainable system to develop and maintain partnerships and markets that generate demands for new products and services. The TTI, through its different structures, supports companies (or industry clusters) that seek a fresh approach to development and marketing strategies by availing technology platforms,

In becoming operational, the VUT Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park became South Africa’s first example of a university-owned working STP in a more rural settlement.

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Technology Transfer and Innovation

technological innovations and technical expertise. In creating awareness of selected technologies such as additive or direct digital manufacturing, design automation, or new scientific or business processes, a contribution is made towards raising companies’ competitiveness, within a portfolio of best practices on technological innovation – while training students and/or company employees on cutting-edge

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Promoting the University’sresearch and development through industry partnerships, assisting in the growth of new ventures and promoting economic development;

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Create a platform into which applicable and strategic research from the University can be harvested for commercialisation or new business opportunities;

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To influence the internal culture of the institution by creating the opportunity for academic and research staff and students to develop technology that might be

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Create a platform into which the community and development projects within the region can be supported and further sustained with the support of appropriate skills development training; and

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Create a focal point for networking between partners to generate new and meaningful partnerships to stimulate new economic opportunities and activities.

commercialised directly or transferred to businesses in the area or resident on the park; and

technologies.

Since the restructuring of universities in South Africa, the VUT inherited the previous VISTA campus some distance from its present main VUT campus in Vanderbijlpark. The site is approximately 172 ha. in extent, of which only a small portion has been developed. The availability of the land andexisting buildingsallowed the VUT to develop a Science and Technology Park (STP). Conceptual planning started in 2008, and theTechnology Transfer and Innovation Directorate finally relocated to the Science and Technology Park in May 2012. The VUT Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park was officially opened by Minister Naledi Pandor in June 2012.

The existing buildings on the STP terrain are robust, flexible to alter and generally in a good condition. The site also houses the former Sedichem incubator, developed for biotechnology and chemistry-based start-up companies. The Institute for Chemical and Biotechnology (ICBT) managed to revitalise the failed incubator.

Most of the Technology Station Programmeimprovements to date have been to the previous library, which now houses the TTI directorate, the Technology Station and the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct.

The VUT management was convinced that converting the EduCity Campus into a Science and Technology Park was necessary. For a university such as the VUT, establishing a Science and Technology Park has several broad benefits:

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To raise the profile of a host and situation as agents of change in a region to promote technology led economic development.

While the STP would initially focus on incubating new businesses, it will become a site for improved interaction and networking and a platform from which to match solution seekers to solution providers and opportunity to integrate similar business needs and interests along defined clusters within the economy. The possibility of gradual movement of Research Centres of Excellence to the STP will also help to develop a research and innovation value-chain, to further support industry and community support.

A Science and Technology Park (STP) in the southern Gauteng region would be able to achieve the following: •

Provide a point for interaction and integration for complementary agendas of societal stakeholders towards contributing towards eradicating poverty and stimulating sustainable livelihoods through resource sharing and support;

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Stimulate and re-energise economic activity within the

In becoming operational, the VUT Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park became South Africa’s first example of a university-owned working STP in a more rural settlement.

Therefore, the VUT SG STP’s aim is to create a bridge

between the University and the community, and to facilitate local innovation and economic development within the rural area that it serves. In this mode, skills development is part of its core business strategies, and recent grants and financial support showed that if the full value chain is created (from skills development to new venture creation), ample financial support will be available to create a sustainable STP model that can act as benchmark for others to follow – not only within SA or the continent, but world-wide in developing economies, and in line with renewed international strategies to develop STP models that could help to shape the futures of cities (or rural metropoles)!

Prof D. J. de Beer Executive Director: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND INNOVATION

IMAGE: Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Robotic Milling

southern Gauteng region; •

Offer a focal point or concentration point of sustainable business opportunities based on research and development potential;

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Technology Transfer and Innovation Conferences Papers and posters presented Presenter: De Beer, D.J. Title of Paper: Idea 2 Product Lab Development at VUT Conference: Keynote presented at the 17th European Forum on Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Place: Ecole de Centrale, Paris Date: 12-14 June 2012

Presenter: De Beer, D.J. Title of Paper: I2P Lab – Creating Innovative and Advanced Additive Manufacturing Education and Research Programmes Conference: Invited paper at the Materialise World Conference Place: Leuven, Belgium Date: 18-20 April, 2012

Presenter and co-presenter: Jooste, J.H. & De Beer, D.J. Title of Paper: The use of direct manufacturing technologies to support proof of concept research Conference: Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Conference Place: Kwa-Maritane Date: 31 October – 2 November 2012

Presenter and co-presenters: Gibson, I., De Beer, D.J., Goenka, G. & Fadzil Bin Batharutheen, M. Title of Paper: Design for Additive Manufacturing – Plugging in the numbers Conference: Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Conference

Place: Kwa-Maritane Date: 31 October – 2 November 2012

Presenter and co-presenters: Nyembwe, D.K., De Beer, D.J., Bhero, S. & Van der Walt, J.G. Title of Paper: On the Product LifeCycle Stage of Additive Manufacturing Processes in the South African Metal Casting Industry Conference: Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Conference Place: Kwa-Maritane Date: 31 October – 2 November 2012

Presenter and co-presenter: Berger, U. & De Beer, D.J. Title of Paper: Hybrid manufacturing of FLM parts Conference: Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Conference Place: Kwa-Maritane Date: 31 October – 2 November 2012

Presenter and co-presenter: Lotz, M. & De Beer, D.J. Title of Paper: Evaluation of CAD user experience and learning and progress in the Idea 2 Product Lab Conference: Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Conference Place: Kwa-Maritane Date: 31 October – 2 November 2012

Presenter and co-presenters: De Beer, D.J., Dean, L.T., Campbell, R.I., Mauchline, D.A., Van der Walt, P. & Becker, L. Title of Paper: Additive Manufacturing of Bespoke Jewellery Series Conference: Rapid Product

Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Conference Place: Kwa-Maritane Date: 31 October – 2 November 2012

Presenter and co-presenters: Brown, A., De Beer, D.J. & Conradie, P. Title of Paper: Development of a stereolithography input and g-code output algorithm for an entry level 3D printer Conference: Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Conference Place: Kwa-Maritane Date: 31 October – 2 November 2012

Presenter: De Beer, D.J. Title of Paper: Additive manufacturing in SA Conference: Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Conference Place: Kwa-Maritane Date: 31 October – 2 November 2012

Presenter: De Beer, D.J. Title of Paper: AM in industry – announcement of a new SA AM initiative to support innovation in a very traditional industry cluster Conference: Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Conference Place: Kwa-Maritane Date: 31 October – 2 November 2012

Presenter: De Beer, D.J. Title of Paper: Idea 2 Product Lab™ – A key factor to grow Regional Innovation in Southern Gauteng Conference: Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) Conference

Place: Kwa-Maritane Date: 31 October – 2 November 2012

Seminars / Workshops Presented Tissue Engineering Workshop Presented to: VUT Research Community Place: VUT SG STP Date: 5-6 November 2012

Publications (Journals) Author and co-authors: Diegel, O., Withell, A., De Beer, D.J.,Potgieter, J. & Noble, N. Title: Low-cost 3D printing of controlled porosity ceramic parts Journal: International Journal of Automation Technology Volume: 6 | Issue: 5 Page numbers of article: 618-626 ISSN: 1881-7629

Author and co-authors: Nyembwe, D.K., De Beer, D.J.,Van Der Walt, J.G. & Bhero, S. Title: Assessment of surface finish and dimensional accuracy of tool manufactured by metal casting in rapid prototyping sand moulds Journal: SA Journal of Industrial Engineering Volume: 23 | Issue: 3 Page numbers of article:130-143 ISSN: 1012-277X

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Author and co-authors: Modi, Y.K., De Beer, D.J. & Agrawal, S. Title: Physical modelling of terrain directly from surfer grid and ARC/ INFO ASCII data formats Journal: SA Journal of Industrial Engineering Volume: 23 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 230-241 ISSN: 1012-277X

Author and co-authors: Combrinck, J., Booysen, G.J., Van Der Walt, J.G., & De Beer, D.J. Title: Limited run production, utilising Alumide® tooling for the plastic injection moulding process Journal: SA Journal of Industrial Engineering Volume: 22 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 230-241 ISSN: 1012-277X

Research in Progress Researcher: De Beer, D.J. Title: Participation in the Ti CoC project – focus on AM and Analysis of Sintered Titanium Field: Design, Manufacturing and Metallurgical Engineering

Researcher: De Beer, D.J. Title: Participation in the Ti CoC project – focus on AM and Analysis of Sintered Titanium Field: Design, Manufacturing and Metallurgical Engineering

Researcher: Jooste, J.H. & Cunningham, S. Title: Vaal Foundry Initiative – competitiveness improvement Field: Design, Manufacturing and Metallurgical Engineering

Researcher: Jooste, J.H. & Cunningham, S. Title: Southern Gauteng Regional Innovation Forum Field: Technology Management and Innovation

Researcher: De Beer, D.J., Jooste, J.H., Cunningham, S.,Mauchline, D.A. & Becker, L. Title: Implementation of the Voxeljet System for Casting Innovation Field: Design, Manufacturing and Metallurgical Engineering

Researchers: De Beer, D.J., Jooste, J.H., Lotz, M., Pienaar, H.C. vZ. & Van Tonder, M.

Researchers: De Beer, D.J., Jooste, J.H., Cunningham, S., Mauchline, D.A., Becker, L., Van der Walt, P., Bressler, J., Smith, N. & Mulaudzi, V. Title: National Foot- and Leatherwear Cluster innovation Field: Fashion, Design and Manufacturing Technology

Contract Research Researchers: De Beer, D.J., Jooste, J.H., Cunningham, S., La Grange, J., Mauchline, D.A., Becker, L. , Van der Walt, P., Bressler, J., Mulaudzi, V. & Smith N. Title: National Foot- and Leatherwear Cluster innovation Company: the DTI, IDC and SAFLIA Field: Design, Additive Manufacturing, Product Development, Polymers, Moulding Technology

Research Partnerships/ Collaboration Researchers: De Beer, D.J., Jooste, J.H., Cunningham, S., Mauchline, D.A., Mulaudzi, Becker, L. Van der Walt, P., Bressler, L. & Smith, N. Title of research: Application of EOS technologies in SA manufacturing Industry Company: EOS GmbH, Munich Industry: Manufacturing International: Germany

Researchers: De Beer, D.J., Jooste, J.H., Lotz, M., Van Tonder, M., Pienaar, H.C. vZ., Cunningham, S., Becker, L. & Bressler, J. Title of research: Application of Entry Level AM equipment for use in the I2P labs Company: CAD House Industry: Manufacturing International: UK, USA

Title: Idea 2 Product Lab Implementation Field: Design and Manufacturing Engineering

Researchers: De Beer, D.J., Jooste, J.H., Cunningham, S.,Mauchline, D.A., Becker, L. & Mulaudzi, V. Title: Implementation of the EOS System for Product Development Innovation Field: Design and Manufacturing Engineering

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Executive Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences

Over the years the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences followed the three major goals of research. These goals are to establish facts, analyse information and reach new conclusions. The Faculty acted in good faith to do research by searching for, reviewing and evaluating information.

The research papers and articles produced over the years including 2012 are the indication of the commitment and dedication of all research staff and students. Most of these papers and articles have been published in books as chapters, journals and proceedings.

Our research papers include all varieties of research fields, namely a. Statistics, technology, mathematics modelling and mathematics education; b. Nanotechnology, medicinal plants, waste water treatment, water quality and synthesis;

c. Enzyme technology, food safety and security, water safety and treatment, as well as plant genetics; d. Solar energy, ultrasonic testing, fracture mechanics and digital radio graphic testing; and e. Information and communication in education, data communication (networks and computer security), as well as e-skills, e-governance and e-health.

These papers and articles were also presented at national and international conferences. I would like to salute and thank all staff and students for their dedicated contribution toward making our Faculty a centre of research and innovation excellence.

Prof B. R. Mabuza EXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF APPLIED AND COMPUTER SCIENCES

I would like to salute and thank all staff and students for their dedicated contribution toward making our Faculty a centre of research and innovation excellence.

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Postgraduate Staff Qualifications Completed in 2012 Name: Ledwaba, I. Qualification: MTech Dissertation/Thesis Title: Isolation and characterization of bioactive compound from CombretumErythrophyllum leaf extracts University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Pholosi, A. Qualification: MTech Dissertation/Thesis Title: Development of a simple technique for selective removal of Caesium in the presence of mixed alkali metals University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

from reactive material and its thermodynamics University/Institution: Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Name: FonouDombeu, J.V. Qualification: PhD Dissertation/Thesis Title: A Semantic Content Based Methodology Framework for E-Government Development University/Institution: North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus

Name: Nkhumbeni, N. Qualification: MTech Dissertation/Thesis Title: Development of sequence characterised amplified region (SCAR) markers linked to the B genome in banana University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Rundora, L. Qualification: DTech Dissertation/Thesis Title: Laminar flow in a channel filled with saturated porous media University/Institution: Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Name: Takaidza, I. Qualification: DTech Dissertation/Thesis Title: Modelling the Optimal Efficiency of Industrial Labour Force in the Presence of HIV/ AIDS Pandemic University/Institution: Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Name: Lebelo, R.S. Qualification: DTech Dissertation/Thesis Title: Analysis of the greenhouse gas emission

Conferences (Papers and posters presented) Presenter and co-presenters: Moloto, M.J., Mthethwa, T.P., Rakgalakane, P.B. & Khoza, B.P. Title of Paper: Cadmium selenide incorporated into polymers and as core in coreshell nanomaterials Conference: NanoAfrica 2012 International Conference Place: University of the Free State, Bloemfontein Date: 1-4 April 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Thema, F.T., Moloto, M.J., Dikio, E.D., Nyangiwe, N.N., Kenfouch, M., Maaza, M. & Kotsedi, L. Title of Paper: Synthesis and characterisation of graphene thin films via Hummer’s method Conference: NSTI Nanotech Conference and Expo 2012 (Nanoscale Materials Characterisation) Place: Santa Clara, USA Date: 18-21 June 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4665-6274-5

Presenter and co-presenters: Moloto, M.J., Nelwamondo, S.M.M., Faleni, N. & Sibokoza, S.B. Title of Paper: Organically capped metal chalcogenide nanoparticles: making them water soluble Conference: BIT’s 3rdNanomedicine 2012 International Conference Place: Shenzhen Expo Centre, China Date: 1-3 November 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Rimayi, C., Odusanya, D., Mtunzi, F., & Van Wyk, C. Title of Paper: Alternative calibration methods for the development of robust GC-MS-SPE method for counteracting the matrix effects in pesticides residue analysis – a statistical approach Conference: WISA 2012 conference Place: CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa Date: 6-10 May 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Thema, F.T., Moloto, M.J., Dikio, E.D., Nyangiwe, N.N., Kotsedi, L., Miaaza, M. & MKhenfouch, M. Title of Paper: Synthesis and characterisation of graphene thin films via Hummer’s Method Conference: The 4th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Africa (NanoAfrica 2012) Place: University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa Date: 1-4 April 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Muleya, E., Ahmed, A.S., Sipamla, A.M., Mtunzi, F. & Eloff, J.N. Title of Paper: Antioxidant activities of nine medicinal plants used in treating inflammatory Conference: 38th Conference of South African Association of Botanists Place: University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa Date: 15-18 January 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Farah, A.M. & Dikio, E.D. Title of Paper: Comparative study of Prussian blue (PB), Multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT), Graphene oxide (GO) and Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) modified glassy carbon electrode for the electrochemical detection of hydrogen peroxide Conference: 18thInternational Winter

School on Coordination Chemistry Place: Karpacz, Poland Date: 3-7 December 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Dikio, E.D. Title of Paper: Synthesis and characterization of carbon nanotubes by catalytic decomposition of acetylene with Fe/Co/MgO, Co/Zn/Al and (C5H7O2)3Mn/Al as catalysts Conference: NSTI Nanotech Conference and EXPO 2012 Place: Santa Clara, USA Date: 18-21 June 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Naidoo, E.B. & Ofomaja, A.E. Title of Paper: Comparative studies of Cu(II) uptake from wastewater onto pine cone modified with different organic acids Conference: WISA 2012 Biennial Conference and Exhibition Place: CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa Date: 6-10 May 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Pholosi, A., Ofomaja, A.E. & Naidoo, E.B. Title of Paper: Novel preparation of biosorbent resin for removal of radioactive caesium from wastewater Conference: WISA 2012 Biennial Conference and Exhibition Place: CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa Date: 6-10 May 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Ngema, S.L., Ofomaja, A.E. & Naidoo, E.B. Title of Paper: Removal of dye from wastewater by acrylic acid grafted pine cone: Effect of temperature on grafting and adsorption performance Conference: WISA 2012 Biennial Conference and Exhibition Place: CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa Date: 6-10 May 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Ngema, S.L., Ofomaja, A.E. & Naidoo, E.B. Title of Paper: Methyl violet and Methylene blue removal from aqueous solution by acrylic acid grafted pine cone: Effect of Fenton’s modification Conference: IV SEANAC International Conference Place: Maputo, Mozambique Date: 7-11 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Naidoo, E.B. & Matsie, S.S. Title of Paper: Biosorption capacity of the Eucalyptus Myrataceae in the removal of heavy metals from wastewater Conference: 4thSEANAC International Conference Place: Maputo, Mozambique Date: 7-11 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

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Presenter and co-presenters: Pholosi, A., Ofomaja, A.E. & Naidoo, E.B. Title of Paper: Adsorption of radio caesium from aqueous solution using chemically modified pine cone powder Conference: 4th SEANAC International Conference Place: Maputo, Mozambique Date: 7-11 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Okosun, K.O., Adisa, O., Ajayi M.O., Omolofe, B. & Opeola, O.A. Title of Paper: On the dynamics of stress and labour force productivity Conference: Conference of MultiscaleModelling in Medicine and Biology Place: University of Nottingham, UK Date: 3-5 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Okosun, K.O. & Makinde, O.D. Title of Paper: Optimal control analysis hepatitis C virus disease with acute and chronic stages in presence of treatment and infected immigrants Conference: Everything Dispersing to Miami Place: University of Miami, USA Date: 14-16 December 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Lebelo, R.S. Title of Paper: Computational modelling of CO2 emission, O2 depletion and thermal stability of a radiating reactive slab Conference: South African

Mathematical Society (SAMS) 2012 Place: Stellenbosch University, South Africa Date: 31 October – 2 November 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: FonouDombeu, J.V., Huisman, M. & Conradie, P. Title of Paper: Selecting Generic Top Level Ontology for the E-government Domain Conference: 12th European Conference on E-government Place: Barcelona, Spain Date: 14-15 June 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-908272-41-6

Presenter and co-presenters: FonouDombeu, J.V., Makateng, N. & Huisman, M. Title of Paper: An Object Oriented Data Model for Development Projects Monitoring in Mafeteng Local Government Conference: Information Society Technology of Africa 2012 (IST-Africa 2012) Place: Dar es Salam, Tanzania Date: 9-11 May 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-905824-34-2

Presenter and co-presenters: Hadebe, M., Stegmann, P. & Pillay, M. Title of Paper: Genetic diversity studies of Seriphiumplumosuma grassland encroacher plant Conference: 47th Grassland Society of South Africa Conference Place: Langebaan, Cape Town Date: 16-20 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Rundora, L. & Makinde, O.D. Title of Paper: Computational dynamics of hydromagnetic reactive flow of a non-Newtonian fluid through a porous saturated medium with asymmetric boundary conditions Conference: 2012 SAMS Congress Place: Stellenbosch University, South Africa Date: 31 October – 2 November 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Seminars/Workshops Presented Title: Nanotechnology Young Researchers Symposium 2012 Presented to: More, D.S., Moloto, M.J. & Moloto, N. Place: University of the Witwatersrand, Humphrey Raikes building Date: 18 September 2012

Title: Nanotechnology Young Researchers Symposium 2012 Presented to: Sibokoza, S.B., Moloto, M.J. & Moloto, N. Place: University of the Witwatersrand, Humphrey Raikes building Date: 18 September 2012

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Publications (Books/ Chapters in Books) Author and co-editors: Pillay, M., Ude, G. & Kole, C. Chapter: Edited book Title: Genetic, Genomics and Breeding of Bananas Publisher: Science Publishers Date: February 2012 Page numbers of book: 350 pages ISBN 13: 9781578087884

Publications (Journals) Author and co-authors: Khoza, P.B., Moloto, M.J. & Sikhwivhilu, L.M. Title: The effect of solvents – acetone, water and ethanol on the morphological and optical properties of ZnO nanoparticles prepared by microwave Journal: Journal of Nanotechnology Volume: 2012 | Issue: n/a Page numbers of article: 1-7 ISSN: 2314-4858

Author and co-authors: Nelwamondo, S.M.M., Moloto, M.J., Krause, R.W.M. & Moloto, N. Title: Synthesis and characterisation of alanine-capped water soluble Copper Sulphide quantum dots Journal: Materials Letters Volume: 75 | Issue: n/a Page numbers of article: 161-164 ISSN: 0167-577X

Author and co-authors: Mthethwa, T.P., Moloto, M.J. & De Vries, A. Title: Fluorescent CdSe nanoparticles in electrospun polyethylene oxide (PEO) nanofibres: Preparation and characterization Journal: International Journal of Research and Reviews in Applied Science Volume: 13 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 469-474 ISSN: 2076-734X

Author and co-authors: Nelwamondo, S.M.M., Moloto, M.J., Krause, R.W.M. & Moloto,N. Title: Direct synthesis of water soluble CuS and CdSnanocrystals with hydrophilic glucuronic and thioglycolic acids Journal: Materials Research Bulletin Volume: 47 Issue: 12 Page numbers of article: 4392-4397 ISSN: 0025-5408

Author and co-authors: Mtunzi F.M., Nkwe, J., Modise, J., Sipamla, A. & Dikio, E.D. Title: Phytochemical Analysis and Heavy Metals Composition of Some Medicinal Plants Products in South African Markets Journal: Journal of Natural Products Volume: 5 | Issue: n/a Page numbers of article: 21-26 ISSN: 0974-5211

Author and co-authors: Mtunzi, F., Singo, T., Pholosi, A., Mzinyane, N., Modise, J., & Sipamla, A. Title: Investigation of Nutritive Value and Mineral Elements of CombretumMolleLeaves Journal: Pakistan Journal of Nutrition Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 176-180 ISSN: 1680-5194

Author and co-authors: Mtunzi, F., Muleya, E., Modise, J., Sipamla, A. & Dikio, E. Title:Heavy Metal Content of Some Medicinal Plants from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Journal: Pakistan Journal of Nutrition Volume: 11 | Issue: 9 Page numbers of article: 75-761 ISSN: 1680-5194

Author and co-authors: Rimayi, C., Mtunzi, F., Van Wyk, C. & Odusanya, D. Title: Method development for the influence of matrix on selected organochlorine pesticides residue analysis in surface water by GC-MS Journal: WIT Transaction on Ecology and Environment Volume: 164 | Issue: n/a Page numbers of article: 11 pages ISSN: 978-1-84564-608-0

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Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences Author and co-authors: Farah, A.M., Shooto, N.D., Thema, F.T., Modise, J.S. & Dikio, E.D. Title: Fabrication of Prussian blue/Multiwall carbon nanotubes modified glassy carbon electrode for electrochemical detection of hydrogen peroxide Journal: International Journal of Electrochemical Science Volume: 7 | Issue: 5 Page numbers of article: 4302-4313 ISSN: 1452-3981

Author and co-author: Shooto, N.D. & Dikio, E.D. Title: Synthesis and characterisation of Diesel, Kerosene and candle wax soot’s Journal: International Journal of Electrochemical Science Volume: 7 | Issue: 5 Page numbers of article: 4335-4344 ISSN: 1452-3981

Author and co-authors: Farah, A.M., Thema, F.T. & Dikio, E.D. Title: Electrochemical detection of hydrogen peroxide based on graphene oxide / Prussian blue modified glassy carbon electrode Journal: International Journal of Electrochemical Science Volume: 7 | Issue: 6 Page numbers of article: 5069-5083 ISSN: 1452-3981

Author and co-authors: Dikio, E.D., Nelana, S.M., Isabirye, D.A. & Ebenso, E.E. Title: Density, dynamic viscosity and derived properties of binary mixtures of methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol with pyridine at T = (293.15, 303.15, 313.15 and 323.15) K Journal: International Journal of Electrochemical Science Volume: 7 | Issue: 11 Page numbers of article: 11101-11122 ISSN: 1452-3981

Author and co-authors: Thema, F.T., Farah, A.M., Shooto, N.D. & Dikio, E.D. Title: One-step reduction, characterisation and magnetic behaviour of exfoliated graphene oxide with hydrazine hydrate Journal: Journal of Material Science Poland Volume: 31 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 59-64 ISSN: 2083-1331

Author and co-authors: Ofomaja, A.E., Ngema, S.L. & Naidoo, E.B. Title: The grafting of acrylic acid onto biosorbents: Effect of plant components and initiator concentration Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers Volume: 90 | Issue:1 Page numbers of article: 201-209 ISSN: 0144-8617

Author and co-author: Wankasi, D. & Naidoo, E.B. Title: Furfural production from epicrap of wild mango (irvingia species) fruits by acid catalysed hydrolysis Journal: American Journal of Food and Nutrition Volume: 2 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article:47-50 ISSN: 2151-0617

Author and co-author: Okosun, K. & Makinde, O. Title: On a drug resistant malaria model with susceptible individuals without access to basic amenities Journal: Journal of Biological Physics Volume: 38 | Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 507-530 ISSN: 0092-0606

Author and co-authors: Agusto, F.B., Marcus, N. & Okosun, K.O. Title: Application of optimal control to the epidemiology of malaria disease Journal: Electronic Journal of Differential equations Volume: 2012 | Issue: 81 Page numbers of article: 1-22 ISSN: 1072-6691

Author and co-authors: Ozair, M., Lashari, A., Jung, H., & Okosun, K.O. Title: Stability analysis and optimal control of a vector borne disease with nonlinear incidence Journal: Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society Volume: 2012 | Issue: n/a Page numbers of article: 1-21 ISSN: 1026-0226

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Author and co-authors: Okosun, K.O., Makinde, O.D. & Takaidza, I. Title: Analysis of the recruitment and industrial human resources management for optimal productivity in the presence of HIV/AIDS pandemic Journal: Journal of Biological Physics Volume: 39 | Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 99-121 ISSN: 0092-0606

Author and co-authors: Okosun, K.O., Makinde, O.D. & Takaidza, I. Title: Impact of optimal control on the treatment of HIV/AIDS and screening of unaware infective Journal: Applied Mathematical Modelling Volume: 37 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 3802-3820 ISSN: 0307-904X

Author and co-authors: Sikhosana, P. & Simelane, S. Title:Impact of clicker technology in a mathematics course Journal: Knowledge Management & E-Learning Volume: 4 | Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 279-292 ISSN: 2073-7904

Author and co-authors: Makinde, O.D., Zimba, K., & Anwar Bég, O. Title: Numerical Study of ChemicallyReacting Hydromagnetic Boundary Layer Flow with Soret/Dufour Effects and a Convective Surface Boundary Condition Journal: International Journal of Thermal & Environmental Engineering Volume: 4 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 89-98 ISSN: 1923-7308

Author and co-authors:Buldewo, S., Pillay, M. & Jaufeerally-Fakim, Y. Title: Genetic diversity in Anthuriumandraeanumcultivars in Mauritius Journal: African Journal of Biotechnology Volume: 11 | Issue: 103 Page numbers of article: 16737-16744 ISSN: 1684-5315

Author and co-authors: Ssemakalu, C.C., Pillay, M. & Barros, E. Title: The effect of solar ultraviolet radiation and ambient temperature on the culturability of toxigenic and nontoxigenic Vibrio choleraein Pretoria, South Africa Journal: African Journal of Microbiology Research Volume: 6 | Issue: 30 Page numbers of article: 5957-5964 ISSN: 1996-0808

Author and co-authors: Khoyratty, S.S.S., Pillay, M. & Jaufeerally-Fakim, Y. Title: Polymorphism at selected defence gene analogs (DGAs) of Musa accessionsin Mauritius Journal: African Journal of Biotechnology Volume: 11 | Issue: 51 Page numbers of article: 11207-11220 ISSN: 1684-5315

Author: Zimba, K. Title: The conjugacy classes of a subgroup, mSn:Cm of Smn Journal: Far East Journal of Mathematical Sciences Volume: 60 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 65-82 ISSN: 0972-0871

Research in Progress Researcher(s): Osikoya, A.O., Afolabi, A.S. & Dikio, E.D. Title: Synthesis and characterisation of nitrogen, boron, chlorine and fluorine doped carbon nanotubes using Co/Ag; Cd/Ag; La/Ag and magnesium oxide as support material Field: Chemistry; Nanotechnology

Researcher(s): More, D.S., Moloto, M.J. & Moloto, N. Title: Synthesis and characterization of silver and silver selenide nanoparticles and their incorporation into polymer fibres using electrospinning technique Field: Chemistry; Nanotechnology

Researcher(s): Pillay, M. & Ssemakaulu, C. Title: The Effect of Solar Irradiated Vibrio cholerae on the immunochemistry of dendritic cells Field: Biochemistry

Researcher(s): Pillay, M. & Hadebe, M. Title: Genetic diversity studies of Seriphiumplumosum- a grassland encroacher.

Field: Biotechnology

Researcher(s): Pillay, M. & Selaocoe, E.M. Title: Assessing the genetic diversity of South African sweet potato germplasm using DNA and protein markers Field: Biotechnology

Researcher(s): Pillay, M. & Shabangu, T. Title: Characterisation and identification of major proteins in marula (Sclerocaryabirrea) kernels Field: Biotechnology

Researcher(s): Pillay, M. & Chalwe, J. Title: Assessing the genetic diversity of the fungal pathogen Alternariabataticola in sweetpotatousing molecular markers Field: Biotechnology

Researcher(s): Pillay, M. & Mwamba, N. Title: Genetic diversity analysis and determination of calcium oxalate crystals in South African Taro (Colocasiaesculenta) accessions Field: Biotechnology

Researcher(s): Pillay, M. & Manzi, S. Title: Development of a bacterial assay for the detection of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) Field: Biotechnology

Researcher(s): Pillay, M. & Learing, S. Title: Molecular characterisation of microbial communities in pigeon droppings Field: Biotechnology

Researcher(s): Pillay, M. & Thathana, G.

Research Partnerships/ Collaboration Researchers: Moloto, N. Title of research: Semiconductor nanoparticles and their use in energy Higher Education Institution: University of Witwatersrand Industry: Education

Researchers: Mdluli, S.P. Title of research: Quantum dots and polymer fibres Company: Mintek Industry: Science council

Researchers: Muraga, H. Title of research: Use of bioagents to controlaflatoxins in maize inselected districts of Kenya Higher Education Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Industry: Education International: Kenya

Researchers: Shumbula, P.M. Title of research: Quantum dots and their biomedical imaging Company: Mintek Industry: Science council

Title: Assessing the genetic diversity of atoxigenic strains of Aspergillusflavus isolated from maize and soil samples in selected districts in Kenya

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The Faculty of Engineering and Technology revamped the Faculty Research and Innovation Committee (FRIC) during 2012. This has improved the quality of research proposals due to all-inclusive assessment criteria. The generated research proposals are interdisciplinary in nature, thus reinforcing the University’s directive for greater interdisciplinary research approach among researchers.

As we endeavour to make our teaching, learning and research complement each other, researchers at the Faculty are stressing the importance of the need to focus more on applicable research, where both the industry, government and society benefits. This is further stressed through the research focus areas/centres of excellence in the Faculty namely: •

Applied Electronics encompassing the Telkom centre of excellence in fuel cells.

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High voltage in collaboration with industrial contracts, we are very optimistic of break­throughs in this area.

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Vibration monitoring as a great potential area for growth in partnership with Eskom should be able to give pointers towards optimisation of conductor life span, thus giving pointers towards maintenance schedules.

Technology Transfer and Innovation Centre has taken off as shown by the number of postgraduate students

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in this area. If well nurtured, this area will play a pivotal collaborative role for the Faculty of Engineering works, with the government’s emphasis ofneed to grow the manufacturing sector to re-vamp our economy, thus creating space and jobs to fast track addressing unemployment especially amongst our youth.

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Optimisation/numerical modelling a focus area that no doubt will be accelerating research into numerical modelling in the Faculty. This area cuts across almost all the engineering focus areas of the Faculty thus needing all the support. A number of research papers from this area are documented.

The Faculty continues to grow own timber under the SANTRUST programme. Hopefully the number of staff with doctoral qualifications per department will be greatly improved. This will contribute to both the number and quality of our research outputs. Due to the stress in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), the University is emphasising the need for most of the staff in the Faculty to improve qualifications to doctoral levels. This is stressed by the emphasis put on staff in these areas to be accorded special preference in their pursuit of doctoral qualifications under SANTRUST and other options which comes from time to time.

As we endeavour to make our teaching, learning and research complement each other, researchers at the Faculty are stressing the importance of the need to focus more on applicable research, where both the industry, government and society benefits.

Application of instrumentation systems in industrial processes is placed under the focus area of instrumentation and automation. This area has been steadily growing and will soon challenge other focus areas given the steady interest amongst postgraduate students applying to undertake research in the area.

The Faculty continues to grow collaboration and partnership with both old and new partners locally, regionally and globally. This is to open up and to register our presence across the nation, thus stressing need for North-South and even South-South academic collaborative/partnerships. The research department has always and still supports growth in areas of consulting professors and postdoctoral fellows to assist in fast tracking research at the Faculty.

While our research output for the year has not been very impressive, I personally wish to state that research at the Faculty has a bright future. I will give it special attention during the coming academic calendar.

Prof. M. Ndege EXECUTIVE DEAN: Faculty of Engineering and Technology

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VUT Annual Research Report 2012 Postgraduate Staff Qualifications Completed in 2012 Name: Fuzani, Z.R. Qualification: MTech Thesis Title: Electrochemical Neutralisation of Industrial Wastewater University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Schoeman, R.M. Qualification: MTech Thesis Title: Design and Development of an Automated Temperature Controller for Curing Ovens University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Burger, M. Qualification: MTech Dissertation Title: Optimisation of the Hydrogen Pressure control in a Regenerative Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Tsumane, L. Qualification: MTech Dissertation Title: Design and Development of an IGBT Controlled Inductive Heater University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Van Tonder, P.J.M. Qualification: MTech Dissertation Title: Optimisation of the Water, Temperature and Voltage Management on a Regenerative Fuel Cell University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Amoo, A.O. Qualification: MTech Dissertation Title: Solar Driven Hydrogen Generation for a Fuel Power Plant University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Akinwunmi, A.F. Qualification: MTech Dissertation Title: Optimisation of Hydrogen Usage in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Phahlane, M.H. Qualification: MTech Dissertation Title: The Effect of LandUse-Change on Traffic Peak Hour Factor University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Mehlo, M.J. Qualification: MTech Dissertation Title: Monitoring and Modelling of Water Characteristics along a Reticulation System: A Case Study of Modimolle Reticulation Network University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Conferences (Papers and posters presented) Presenter and co-presenter: Mapokgole, J.B. & Tengen, T.B. Title of Paper: Optimisation of Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems in Highly Dynamic Environments using Bernoulli Theorem Conference: IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management Place: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Date: 10-13 December 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-2945-3

Presenter: Tengen, T.B. Title of Paper: Stochastic effect of strain-rate sensitivity on nanomaterials mechanical properties Conference: 8th South African Conference on Applied Mechanics 2012 (SACAM 2012) Place: University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa Date: 3-5 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-86970-728-9

Presenter and co-presenter: Mapokgole, J.B. & Tengen, T.B. Title of Paper: Unravelling Impacts of Random Disruptions on Different Company-Layouts from the Industrial Engineering Perspective Conference: 2nd International Conference on Trends in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Place: Bali, Indonesia Date: 30 June – 1 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 978-93-82242-02-2

Presenter and co-presenter: Mapokgole, J.B. & Tengen, T.B. Title of Paper: Impacts of unforeseen disruptions on different companylayouts Conference: 42nd International Conference on Computer & Industrial Engineering Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 16-18 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: (print): 2164-8670, (online): 2164-8689

Presenter: Tengen, T.B. Title of Paper: Stochastic Approach of Managing Community Water Distribution through the Application of Nanotechnology Conference: 42nd International Conference on Computer & Industrial Engineering Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 16-18 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: (print): 2164-8670, (online): 2164-8689

Presenter and co-presenter: Mapokgole, J.B. & Tengen, T.B. Title of Paper: Hedging Manufacturing Systems Against Assorted Random Disruptions in a Dynamic Environment Conference: 42nd International Conference on Computer & Industrial Engineering Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 16-18 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: (print) 2164-8670, (online) 2164-8689

Presenter and co-presenters: Apollo, S., Onyango, M. & Ochieng, A. Title of Paper: Photocatalytic degradation of industrial wastewater

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Faculty of Engineering and Technology using South African natural zeolite as TiO2 support material Conference: WISA 2012 Biennial Conference and Exhibition Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 6-10 May 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Akach, J., Onyango, M.S., & Ochieng, A. Title of Paper: Solar Photocatalytic degradation of biorecalcitrant wastes Conference: WISA 2012 Biennial Conference and Exhibition Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 6-10 May 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Apollo, S., Onyango, M. & Ochieng, A. Title of Paper: UV photodegradation of molasses wastewater using South African natural zeolite as catalyst support Conference: The South African Institution of Chemical Engineers (SAIChE) Conference 2012 Place: Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg, South Africa Date: 16-19 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Akach, J., Onyango, M.S. & Ochieng, A. Title of Paper: Solar photocatalytic decolourisation of molasses and Mauritian blue dye Conference: The South African Institution of Chemical Engineers (SAIChE) Conference 2012 Place: Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg, South Africa Date: 16-19 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Akach, J., Onyango, M.S., Ochieng, A., Pambi, R.I., & Osifo, P. Title of Paper: Solar photocatalytic degradation of textile water using chitosan-TiO2 beads catalyst Conference: The South African Institution of Chemical Engineers (SAIChE) Conference 2012 Place: Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg, South Africa Date: 16-19 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Apollo, S., Onyango, M.S. & Ochieng, A. Title of Paper: Application of South African natural zeolite to enhance biogas production in anaerobic treatment of industrial wastewater.

Conference: Academy of Science of South Africa Place: Pretoria, South Africa Date: 16-18 October 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Ochieng, A., Pambi, R.L., Netshitangani, P., Akach, J., & Onyango, M.S. Title of Paper: Solar/UV photocatalytic degradation of two commercial textile dyes Conference: Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection Conference Place: Ota, Nigeria Date: 20-22 March 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Dube, G.M., Osifo, P.O., & Rutto, H.L. Title of Paper: The enhancement of sorbent properties using hydrating agents and bagasse ash in flue gas desulphurisation Conference: International Conference on Mechanical Material and Manufacturing Engineering Place: Dalian, China Date: 5-6 October 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 1660-9336

Presenter and co-presenters: Modiba, E.M., Osifo, P.O., & Rutto, H.L. Title of Paper: Biodiesel production from baobab oil: An optimised process Conference: International Conference on Mechanical Material and Manufacturing Engineering Place: Dalian, China Date: 5-6 October2012 ISBN/ISSN: 1660-9336

Presenter and co-presenter: Enweremadu, C.C. & Rutto, H.L. Title of Paper: Optimisation of process variables in the production of Biodiesel from Marula Oil using surface response methodology Conference: International Conference on Mechanical Material and Manufacturing Engineering Place: Dalian, China Date: 5-6 October2012 ISBN/ISSN: 1660-9336

Presenter and co-presenters: Asowata, O., Swart, A.J. & Pienaar, H.C. Vz. Title of Paper: Optimum tilt and orientation angles for photovoltaic panels in the Vaal Triangle

Conference: 2012 Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, IEEE Place: Shanghai, China Date: 27-29 March ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4577-0547-2

Presenter and co-presenters: Odeh, A.O., Osifo P.O. & Neomagus, H.J.P.W. Title of Paper: Progress in Polymer Electrolyte membrane research for fuel cell applications – The issue of water management Conference: 2012 International Conference on Power and Energy Systems Place: Hong Kong Date: 12-13 April 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-61275-011-8

Presenter and co-presenters: Du Plooy, A., Swart A.J., & Pienaar, H.C. Vz. Title of Paper: A flight data recorder for radio-controlled model aircraft Conference: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Energy, Environment, Devices, Systems, Communications, Computers (INEEE 12), WSEAS Press Place: Rovinemi, Finland Date: 4 April 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-61804-086-2

Presenter: Swart, A.J. Title of Paper: Using outcomes-based education as a strategy for improving the academic achievement of senior engineering students Conference: Proceedings of the

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Faculty of Engineering and Technology 3rd International Conference on Energy, Environment, Devices, Systems, Communications, Computers (INEEE 12), WSEAS Press Place: Rovinemi, Finland Date: 4 April 2013 ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-61804-086-2

Presenter and co-presenter: Van Tonder, P.J.M. & Pienaar, H.C. vZ. Title of Paper: The effects of voltage, current and temperature on the operation of a RFC during hydrogen production Conference: Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) Place: George, South Africa Date: 2-4 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-53713-1

Presenter and co-presenter: Kuyula, C.K. & Van Rensburg, J. Title of Paper: Development of a Pushpull Converter for fuel cell applications Conference: Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) Place: George, South Africa Date: 2-4 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-53713-1

Publications (Books) Author: Swart, A.J. Title of book: Geochemistry – Earth’s System Processes Editor(s) if applicable: Dionisios Panagiotaras Publisher: Intech ISBN: 978-953-51-0586-2 Title of contribution: Evaluating the Effects of Radio-Frequency Treatment

on Rock Samples: Implications for Rock Comminution Total no. of pages in the book: 499 Start page: 457 End page: 484 Total: 28

Author: Swart, A.J. Title of book: Advancement in Online Education Editor(s) if applicable: Qiuyun Lin Publisher: Nova Science ISBN: 978-1-61470-895-7 Title of contribution: African student perceptions of on-line assessment Total no. of pages in the book: 185 Start page: 139 End page: 153 Total: 15

Publications (Journals) Author: Tengen, T.B. Title: The Response of the Statistics of the Cumulative Features on Grains in Nanomaterials to different Grain growth Phenomena Journal: International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 101-112 ISSN: 1569-1713

Author: Alugongo, A.A. Title: Parametric excitation and wavelet transform analysis of ground vehicle propeller shaft Journal: Journal of Vibration and Control Volume: Prepublished online

23 October 2012 Issue: n/a Page numbers of article: 10 DOI: 10.1177/1077546312463746

Author and co-authors: Ochieng, A., Pambi, R.L., Netshitangani, P., Akach, J. & Onyango, M.S. Title: Solar/UV photocatalytic degradation of two commercial textile dyes Journal: Journal of sustainable development and environmental protection Volume: 2 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 36-48 ISSN: 2251-0605

Author and co-authors: Musapatika, E.Y., Singh, R., Moodley, K., Nzila, C., Onyango, M.S. & Ochieng, A. Title: Removal of cobalt from wastewater using modified sawdust Journal: African Journal of Biotechnology Volume: 11 | Issue: 39 Page numbers of article: 9407-9415 ISSN: 1684-5315

Author and co-authors: Murutu, C., Onyango, M.S., Ochieng, A. & Otieno, F.O. Title: Fluoride removal performance of phosphoric acid treated lime: breakthrough analysis and point-of-use system performance Journal: Water SA Volume: 38 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 279-285 ISSN: 0378-4738

Author and co-authors: Onyango, M.S., Ojijo, V.O., Ochieng, A., Kitinya, J. & Otieno, F.A.O. Title: Simultaneous Adsorption and Biodegradation of Synthetic Melanoidin Journal: African Journal of Biotechnology Volume: 11 | Issue: 22 Page numbers of article: 6083-6090 ISSN: 1684-5315

Author and co-authors: Setshedi, K., Ren, J., Ochieng, A. & Onyango, M.S. Title: Removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solution using hydrotalcite-like nanostructured material Journal: International Journal of the Physical Sciences Volume: 7 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 63-72 ISSN: 1684-5315

Author and co-authors: Onyango, M.S., Ojijo, V.O., Aoyi, O., Kittinya, J.O. & Otieno, F.O. Title: Simultaneous adsorption and biodegradation of synthetic melanoidin Journal: African Journal of Biotechnology Volume: 11 | Issue: 22 Page numbers of article: 6083-6090 ISSN: 1684-5315

Author and co-authors: Abdulkareeem, A.S., Idibie, C.A., Afolabi, A.S., Pienaar, H.C. Vz., Iyuke, S.E. & Van Dyk, L. Title: The Synthesis of Proton Conducting Membranes from Polystyrene Butadiene Rubber for Fuel Cell Application: The Effect of

sulphating Agents on the Membrane Characteristics Journal: Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects Volume: 34 | Issue: 39 Page numbers of article: 29-42 ISSN: 1556-7036

Author: Swart, A.J. Title: Defining a coupling coefficient for rock samples in a parallel-plate capacitor Journal: Minerals and metallurgical processing Volume: 29 | Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 177-182 ISSN: 0747-9182

Author and co-authors: Murutu, C., Onyango, M.S., Aoyi, O. & Otieno, F.O.A. Title: Fluoride removal performance of phosphoric acid treated lime: Breakthrough analysis and point-of-use system performance Journal: Water SA Volume: 38 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 279-286 ISSN: 0378-4738

Patents Co-worker: Tengen, T.B. Patent Name: WATER DISTRIBUTION AID Patent Number: 2012/03636 Registration Date: May 2012 Country: South Africa

Co-workers: Maduna, G.S. & Tengen, T.B. Patent Name: Turbidity Sensor Patent Number: 2012/03637 Registration Date: May 2012 Country: South Africa

Co-worker: Tengen, T.B. Patent Name: STRAIN GAUGE Patent Number: 2012/03638 Registration Date: May 2012 Country: South Africa

Contract Research Researchers: Ochieng, A. & Onyango, M.S. Title: Integrated photo-catalytic and anaerobic treatment of industrial wastewater for biogas production Company: The Water Research Commission Field: Chemical Engineering

Researcher: Ochieng, A. Title: Renewable energy production from saline water Company: Eskom Field: Chemical Engineering

Research Partnerships/ Collaboration Researchers: Masu, L.M., Nziu, P.K., Mendinidis, P., Labuschagne, D. & Uys, A. Title of research: Titanium alloy Powders Company: Aerosud ITC Industry: Aerospace Industry

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Faculty of Engineering and Technology National Research Partnerships/Collaboration

International Research Partnerships/Collaboration

Researcher: Onyango, M.S.

Researcher: Maringa, M.

Title of research: Wastewater treatment Higher Education Institution: Tshwane University of Technology or Company Industry: Education

Researcher: Odiyo, J. Title of research: Wastewater treatment Higher Education Institution: University of Venda or Company Industry: Education

Title of research: Collaboration Higher Education Institution: Technical University of Kenya Industry: Education

Researchers: Kiriamiti, K. Title of research: Biofuel Production Higher Education Institution: Moi University, Kenya Industry: Education

Researchers: Sillanpaa, M. Title of research: Low-Cost Adsorbents for the Treatment of Mining Wastewater Higher Education Institution: Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland Industry: Education

Researcher: Otieno, F.A.O. Title of research: Wastewater treatment Higher Education Institution: Durban University of Technology Industry: Education

Researchers: Potgieter, H.

National Research Partnerships/Collaboration

Title of research: Advanced wastewater treatment Higher Education Institution: Manchester Metropolitan University, UK Industry: Education

Researchers: Everson, R., Neomagus, H. & Rutto, H.L. Title of research: Wet and dry flue gas desulphurisation Higher Education Institution: North West University Industry: Eskom

Research in progress Mr James Swart currently working on the following projects: • Optimising the output power form a single stationary PV panel with an MTech student; •

Developing a flight data recorder with an MTech student;

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Determining the perception of senior engineering students towards on-line assessments and outcomes based education; Developing a questionnaire to determine the stress, deficiency needs and time management skills of engineering students.

Prof. P. Mendonidis currently working on the following projects: • The geochronology of some critical lithologies from the Natal Metamorphic Belt, in collaboration with Dr R.A. Armstrong of the National University of Australia.

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The geochemistry of charnockitic rocks, in collaboration with Dr G.H. Grantham of the Council of Geoscience.

Characterisation of Titanium Grade 5 Alloy powders PK Nziu

Prof. L.M. Masu currently working on the following projects: • Structural performance of KAT-7’S ball screw raceway in the elastic region Steenkamp, NK •

Identification and study of a crack in a rotating shaft: MTech project of A. O. Aniki

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Mr van Tonder – Enveloping and Shock Pulse monitoring of Faults in roller element bearing

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Mr Vusi Koza – Experimental analysis of Whirl, Imbalance, and Crack in rotor operating at a varying speed

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Nicolaas Steenekamp – Structural Performance of KAT-7’S Ball Screw Raceway in the Elastic region subjected to Varying Loads

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Mr Allen Olivier – Condition Monitoring of Bearing Faults by Shock Pulse

Prof. Ochieng Aoyi currently working on the following projects: • Anaerobic wastewater treatment •

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Modelling of water quality characteristics along a reticulation system: A case study of Modimolle reticulation network

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Effect of Land-Use Change on Traffic Peak Hour Factor

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Use of Trenchless Technology as an alternative method in the construction of buried pipes in South Africa. A case study of Gauteng province

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Modelling Bond in FRP Concrete beams Ms. Joella Ngoie Mukalay

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Characterisation of Titanium Grade 5 Alloy powders PK Nziu

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Evaluation of Narrow gauge Railway system against standard gauge for best performance railway system in South Africa GS Ouakam-Tayou

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Modelling the effect of using combined traditional and modern sustainable strategies for stormwater management

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Mr Charles Mineti – Analysis and Measurement of Gear transmission errors caused by backlash

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An investigation of the viability of providing a low cost, eco sensitive

Research on Low Cost Housing Materials

Prof. A.A. Alugongo currently working on the following projects: • Identification and study of a crack in a rotating shaft: MTech project of A.O. Aniki •

Mr Charles Mineti – Analysis and Measurement of Gear transmission errors caused by backlash

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Mr van Tonder – Enveloping and Shock Pulse monitoring of faults in roller element bearing

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Mr Vusi Koza – Experimental analysis of Whirl, Imbalance, and Crack in rotor operating at a varying speed

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Nicolaas Steenekamp – Structural Performance of KAT-7’S Ball Screw Raceway in the Elastic region subjected to Varying Loads

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Mr Allen Olivier – Condition Monitoring of Bearing Faults by Shock Pulse

Application of advance oxidation process for wastewater treatment

Dr W. Salim currently working on the following projects: • Investigation of the performance of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) in structural foundations •

and sustainable housing kit by means of an optimised structural frame

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Geotectonics (Prof. P. Mendonidis)

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Illumination Engineering (Ms. T. Joubert)

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Optimisation (Dr H. Campbell)

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Photocatalytic Biodegradation of industrial wastewater (Prof. O. Aoyi)

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Executive Faculty of Human Sciences

Collaboration across traditional disciplines and the “invention” of new ways to approach old problems is perhaps our Faculty’s greatest assets.

High-quality research outputs produced in a variety of genres reflect the rich diversity of intellectual engagement on the part of academics in the Faculty – book chapters, journal articles, edited collections, exhibitions and compositions are outstanding examples of such contributions. Detailed information on these outputs is presented at the back of these reports.

The Faculty aspires to become a highly valued nexus for scholars to engage with global issues through an African lens. Research advances depend even more on collaboration.

Indeed, today’s research with the greatest impact emerges from the convergence of multiple disciplines.

In 2012, the Faculty of Human Sciences hosted an exciting and diverse menu of seminars, symposia and colloquia designed to engage audiences in researching and engaging some of the most pressing questions facing society and scholarship today. More than 32 publications were recorded across the Faculty. 12 were published in accredited journals.

The Faculty’s research profile was further enhanced by staff member’s attendance at various national and international conferences and by their involvement in a wide range of applied research projects.

Research informs our graduate education and makes the quality of learning experience second to none. We continue to attract advanced-degree candidates from all over the world. The numbers indicate the Faculty’s research portfolio is balanced across the academic discipline. And because we have a balanced portfolio, we have successfully implemented an interdisciplinary approach to much of our research and creative work.

At the Faculty of Human Sciences we refer to ourselves by choice as a place of knowledge and a research led Faculty, one that prizes scholarship and its influence on all that we do.

We are grateful to our research partners for longstanding partnerships and we pay tribute to our donors; withouttheirsupport the Faculty would not have been in a position to maintain a sustainable research growth curve.

Prof. C.M. Van der Bank EXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES

The Faculty aspires to become a highly valued nexus for scholars to engage with global issues through an African lens.

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Faculty of Human Sciences Postgraduate Staff Qualifications Completed in 2012 Name: Nyarai Tadokera, R. Qualification: Advanced Diploma in Higher Education (ADHE) University/Institution: University of Free State

Name: Ganchi, F. Qualification: Master’s degree Dissertation/Thesis Title: Requests produced by second language speakers of English: Linguistic features and ratings by English first language speakers University/Institution: University of Stellenbosch

Name: Zwane, E.M.M. Qualification: MTech Food Service Management Dissertation Title: Nutrition education programme for pregnant women in Southern Gauteng University/Institution: Vaal university of Technology

Conferences (Papers and posters presented) Presenter: Gaede, R.J. Title of Paper: The relationship between readability, appropriateness and aesthetic preferences of visual illustrations in a development communication setting Conference: 22nd Biennial Congress of the International Association of

Empirical Aesthetics (IAEA) Place: National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan Date: 22-26 August 2012 ISBN/ISSN: None/in CD format

Presenter: Nicolaides, A. Title of Paper: Evaluating current Tourism Management education assessment at an institution of higher learning in Johannesburg Conference: Aotearoa New Zealand Evaluation Association (ANZEA) Place: University of Waikato, New Zealand Date: 8-11 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Moloi, K.C. Title of Paper: Speaking on Education Conference: Vaal Muslim Organisation Place: Civic Centre, Vereeniging Date: 18 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Moloi, K.C. Title of Paper: Corporate Social Responsibility Conference: Vaal Business Women’s Organisation Place: Bedworthpark, Vanderbijlpark Date: 27 October 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Bisschoff, T., Bojabotseha, T., Corthing, V., Du Plessis, Y., Erasmus, R., Fouche, C., Hechter, R., Lenz, R. & Vosloo, S. Title of Paper: Failing schools in South Africa: A case of defeatism in school leadership Conference: Commonwealth Council

for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM) Conference 2012 Place: Grand Resort Hotel, Limassol-Cyprus Date: 3-7 November 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Joubert, D. Title of Paper: Paradigm Shift in Assessment Methodology for Law Students in South Africa Conference: International Academic Mediterranean Cruise Conference Place: Rome, Italy Date: 10-17 June ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Joubert, D. Title of Paper: Facilitating Adult Learners in the Legal Sciences Department at a South African University Conference: International Interdisciplinary Conference Place: Dubrovnik, Croatia Date: 24-27 June 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Boitumelo, M. & Serumaga-zake, S.S. Title of Paper: An End to Impunity: International Criminal Court (ICC)’s Indictment of African Leaders Conference: The 7th International Conference on Legal, Security and Privacy Issues in IT, 3rd Intl. Private Law Conference, 2nd Intl. Public Law & Policy Conference and the 6th Intl Law and Trade Conference Place: Athens, Greece Date: 2-5 October 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 978-87-994854-2-0

Presenter: Goniwe, T. Title of Paper: Seeing Beauty as an Act of Pleasure in Contemporary African Art Conference: The Exuberance Project Place: Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts, University of Cape Town Date: 11-13 May 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Chmela-Jones, K.A. Title of Paper: A change in perception – addressing revisions to teaching approaches within a Graphic Design setting at a University of Technology Conference: International Journal of Arts and Sciences (IJAS) Multidisciplinary Conference Place: Rome, Italy Date: 29 October – 1 November 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Dicks, E.G., Spillman, R., & Oldewage-Theron, W. Title of Paper: Evaluating a nutrition education programme for food service assistants in pre-schools in the Vaal Region, Gauteng, South Africa Conference: International Federation of Home Economics 2012 World Congress: Global Wellbeing Place: Melbourne, Australia Date: 17-21 July 2013 ISBN: 978-0-9808246-6-7

Presenter and co-presenter: du Plessis, N. & Kearney, J. Title of Paper: Student-Centred Learning at Institutions of Higher Learning: How do we bridge the gap?

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Faculty of Human Sciences Conference: Sixth Annual University Teaching & Learning Conference Hosted by the University Teaching and Learning Office (UTLO) Place: Durban, UKZN Date: 25-27 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Mwadiwa, A.I.C. Title of Paper: Co-evolution of Higher Education and Endogenous Development Conference: Multi-disciplinary Research and Innovation Seminar Place: Riverside hotel, Vanderbijlpark Date: 8 August 2012 ISBN: 978-0-620-43986-2

Presenter: Venter, D. Title of Paper: Paintball: A Leisure and Sport activity in the Vaal Triangle Conference: Multi-disciplinary Research and Innovation Seminar Place: Riverside hotel, Vanderbijlpark Date: 8 August 2012 ISBN: 978-0-620-43986-2

Seminars / Workshops Presented Presenter: Moloi, K.C. Title: Change Management Presented to: Operations and Governance Division, VUT Place: Three Rivers Date: 24 February 2012

Presenter: Moloi, K.C. Title: Strategic Planning and Review Presented to: Corporate Affairs Division, VUT Place: Magaliesburg Date: 15-16 March 2012

Presenter: Moloi, K.C. Title: Change Management Presented to: Ekurhuleni Campus Place: Ekurhuleni, Kempton Park Date: 30 March 2012

Presenter: Moloi, K.C. Title: Proposal writing Presented to: MTech Students (Faculty of Management Sciences & Human Sciences) Place: Vaal University of Technology Date: 5 May 2012

Presenter: Moloi, K.C. Title: Research Presented to: Faculty of Management Sciences Academics Place: Vaal University of Technology Date: 7 August 2012

Presenter: Moloi, K.C. Title: Research Presented to: Faculty of Management Sciences Academics Place: Stonehaven, Sasolburg Date: 19 September 2012

Presenter: Du Preez, L. Title: An Act of Pleasure: Seeing Beauty in Contemporary African Art Presented to: Social Acts Seminar at the Govan Mbeki Research and Development Centre Place: University of Fort Hare, East London Date: 8 November 2012

Presenter: Du Preez, L. Title: This Place Presented to: Colloquium Participants Place: Vaal University of Technology Date: 20 September 2012

Presenter: Laurie, A. Title: This Place, engaging with where we are Presented to: Invited academics and students from various institutions Place: Vaal University of Photography Date: 20 September 2012

Presenter: Laurie, A. Title: Landscape photography Presented to: Photography students at NWU Creativity Centre Place: North West University Date: March-April 2012 (3 sessions)

Presenter: Chmela-Jones, K.A. Title: The changing roles of designerclient engagement – human-centred, participatory graphic design in “this place”.

Presented to: VAD research colloquium “This Place” Place: VUT Date: 20 September 2012

Publisher: Oxford: InterDisciplinary Press Date: 2012 Page numbers of chapter: 23-30 ISBN: 978-1-84888-112-9

Author: Goniwe, T. Chapter: Debating and Framing SPace: Currencies in Contemporary African Art Title: SPace: Currencies in Contemporary African Art Publisher: Unisa Press Date: 2012 Page numbers of chapter: 14-19 ISBN: 978-1-86888-680-7

Publications (Journals) Author: Van der Bank, C.M. Title: The right to privacy – South African and comparative perspectives Journal: European Journal of Business and Social Sciences Volume: 1 | Issue: 6 Page numbers of article: 77-86 ISSN: 2235-767X

Author and co-author: Van der Bank, C.M. & Van der Bank, M. Title: Employment discrimination and its Constitutional Context in South Africa Journal: British Journal of Arts and Social Sciences Volume: 9 | Issue: 11 Page numbers of article: 257-266 ISSN: 2046-9578

Author: Van der Bank, C.M. Title: Reflections on establishing South Africa’s Ecotourism legislative system Journal: Business Management Dynamics Volume: 2 | Issue: 4 Page numbers of article: 1-9 ISSN: 2047/7031

Author: Van der Bank, C.M. Title: Safeguarding the Rights of Privacy with particular reference to Information protection Journal: Oriental Journal of Social Sciences Volume: 1 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 9-16 ISSN: 2048-9573

Presenter: Khumalo, Z.N. Title: Colloquium “This Place” Presented to: GW1 Place: Vaal University of Technology Date: 20 September 2013

Publications (Books/ Chapters in Books) Author: Gaede, R.J. Chapter: The Visual Literacy Dimension of Community Communication: Illustration Preferences of a Rural Community in South Africa Title: Exploring Visual Literacy Inside, Outside and through the Frame

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Author and co-author: Nicolaides, A. & Smith, A Title: The problem of medical tourism and organ trafficking Journal: Medical Technology SA Volume: 26 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 33-38 ISSN: 1011-5528 (electronic)

Author: Nicolaides, A. Title: Innovative teaching and learning methodologies for Higher Education institutions Journal: Educational Research Volume: 3 | Issue: 8 Page numbers of article: 620-626 ISSN: 0013-1881

Author: Nicolaides, A. Title: An assessment of justification according to Romans 4:25 Journal: Ekklesiastikos Pharos Volume: 94 | Issue: 23 New Series Page numbers of article: 428-439 ISSN: 1018-9556

Author: Nicolaides, A. Title: The Humboldtian conception of research and learning-towards competitiveness in South African Higher Education Journal: Educational Research Volume: 3 | Issue: 12 Page numbers of article: 912-920 ISSN: 2141-51611, (electronic) 0013-1881

Author: Nicolaides, A. Title: Assessing ‘New’ Greek cinema of the 1960s and the role of Theodoros Angelopoulos in Hellenic cinematography

Journal: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Volume: 2 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 13 pages ISSN: 2223-814X

Author: Nicolaides, A. Title: Globalisation and Americanisation – the hijacking of indigenous African culture Journal: Global Advanced Research Journal of History, Political Science and International Relations Volume: 1 | Issue: 6 Page numbers of article: 118-131 ISSN: 2315-506X

Author and co-author: Nicolaides, A. & Harding, P. Title: Evaluation of the Nissan Plant Management System as a global improvement tool and the role of Hoshins Journal: Journal of emerging trends in Economics and Management Sciences Volume: 13 | Issue: 5 Page numbers of article: 339-353 ISSN: 2141-7024

Author: Nicolaides, A. Title: Service quality provision in upmarket restaurants: a survey of diners in three restaurants in a Gauteng casino complex Journal: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Volume: 2 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 21 pages ISSN: 2223-814X

Author: Nicolaides, A. Title: Foreign visitor’s evaluation of Lasithi prefecture and Spinalonga as a tourism destination

Journal: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Volume: July 2012 | Issue: 2/1 Page numbers of article: 1-6 ISSN: 2223-814X

Author and co-authors: Botha, G., Steenekamp, K & Moloi, K.C. Title: Sustaining change in a learning organisation Journal: Education Africa Review Volume: 9 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 380-384 ISSN: 1814-6627

Author and co-authors: Moloi, K.C., Grobler, B., Van der Walt, J.K., Potgieter, F. & Wolhuter, J. & C.C. Title: Effective and empowering communication as an aspect of the training and development of principals Journal: Communitas Volume: 17 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 117-136 ISSN: 1023-0556

Author: Moloi, K.C. Title: The interplay between education and the arts: Limits and possibilities Journal: Art South Africa Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 68-69 ISSN: 1684-6133

Author and co-author: Moloi, K.C. & Kamper, G. Title: Socio-economically challenged learners: Two South African case studies Journal: Department of Education Research Briefs Volume: 1 | Issue: Launch Edition,

February 2012 Page numbers of article: 2 ISSN: N/A

Author: Goniwe, T. Title: Introduction: Contextualising Short Reflections on a Place and its Politics Journal: Art South Africa Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 62-63 ISSN: 1684-6133

Author: Sooful, A. Title: Visual Arts and Design at a University of Technology Journal: Art South Africa Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 64-65 ISSN: 1684-6133

Author: Moche, T. Title: The implications of Art Competitions for South African Educational Institutions Journal: Art South Africa Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 66-67 ISSN: 1684-6133

Author: Khumalo, N. Title: Neglected Black Visual Artists from the Vaal Triangle Journal: Art South Africa Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 70-73 ISSN: 1684-6133

Author: Laurie, A. Title: Place and Identity in Two Photography Projects Journal: Art South Africa Volume: 11 | Issue: 2

Page numbers of article: 74-75 ISSN: 1684-6133

Author: Baholo, R. Title: Indigenous Culture and Intellectual Property Rights: Some Perspectives on the Visual Arts Journal: Art South Africa Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 76-77 ISSN: 1684-6133

Author and co-author: Selesho, J.M. & Mxuma, J.R. Title: Is it a myth that SGBs can manage finance? A diagnosis approach Journal: Anthropologist Volume: 14 | Issue: 6 Page numbers of article: 493-500 ISSN: 0972-0073

Author: Joubert, D. Title: Facilitating Adult Learners in the Legal Sciences Department at a South African University Journal: International Journal of Social Sciences Volume: 1 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 55-64 ISSN: 1804-980X

Author and co-author: Boitumelo, M. & Serumaga-zake, S.S. Title: An End to Impunity: International Criminal Court (ICC)’s Indictment of African Leaders Journal: Law, Governance and World Order Volume: 10 | Issue: 7 Page numbers of article: 212-222 ISSN: 978-87-994854-2-0

Author and co-authors: Selepe, M., Grobler, C., Dicks, E. & OldewageTheron, W. Title: The W (h)ine Club: women finding joy in academic work Journal: Gender and Education Volume: 24 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 73-82 ISSN: 0954-0253

Author and co-author: Nicolaides, A. & Kearney, J. Title: Promoting awareness of legal requirements and liabilities in food and beverage operations Journal: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Volume: July 2012 | Issue: 2/1 Page numbers of article: 1-10 ISSN: 2223-814X

Author and co-authors: Mwadiwa, A.I.C., Oldewage-Theron, W., Musiyambiri, L.M. & Rimayi, C.C. Title: Traditional versus commercial food processing techniques-a comparative study based on chemical analysis of selected foods consumed in rural Zimbabwe Journal: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Volume: November 2012 | Issue: 2/2 Page numbers of article: 1-10 ISSN: 2223-814X

Research in Progress Researcher: Laurie, A. Title: PhD study at Stellenbosch University with the working title of Telling Landscape: exploring narrativity in landscape photography Field: Fine Art Photography

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Faculty of Human Sciences Researcher: Du Preez, L. Title: INsideOUT: Explicating states of the emotive body using mimesis (working title) Field: Fine Arts

Researcher: Dicks, E.G. Title: Leadership and team dynamics of women academics Field: Higher Education/Women in Research

Researcher(s): Kearney, J., Du Plessis, M. & Grobler, C. Title: Navigation through successful community based fieldwork by a novice multidisciplinary research group Field: Higher Education/Women in Research

Researcher: Mofokeng, J. Title: Nutritional status and dietary intake patterns of children aged 7-13 years old in QwaQwa Field: MTech Community Nutrition, VUT

Name: Burger, S.E. Title: A brand loyalty model for National Parks Field: Tourism Marketing.

Researcher: Labuschagne, V. Title: Spending behaviour model of arts festivals: the case of Cultivaria and other smaller festivals (waiting for approval of title and proposal) Field: PhD in Tourism Management, NWU

Researcher: Mokaeane, S.B. Title: Examining corporate reputation management of a local government branch in the Vaal region: A case study Field: Public Relations, VUT

Researcher: Du Plessis, N. Title: An investigation of online social media usage at a printed press company: a public relations perspective Field: Public Relations, VUT

Researcher: Maleho, L.M. Title: The development of a strategy to enhance the corporate reputation of FDD municipality in the Northern Free State Field: Public Relations: Strategic communication, TUT – PhD

Researcher: Chmela-Jones, K.A. Title: Re-conceptualising graphic design education in South Africa to meet the challenges of human-centred practice Field: PhD Information Design, University of Pretoria

Researcher: Khumalo, Z.N. Title: Neglected Black Visual Artists from the Vaal Triangle Field: Fine Art

Research Partnerships/ Collaboration Researcher: Day, C. Title of research: International Successful School Principals Project (ISSPP) Higher Education Institution: University of Nottingham Industry: Education International: International (Academics and school principals from 16 countries are involved)

Researcher(s): Chmela-Jones, K.A. as well as BTech and MTech Graphic Design students from VUT and TUT Title of research: Research and Inquiry in Visual Communication (I organized a multidisciplinary research colloquium to give VUT and TUT BTech and MTech students an opportunity to present their research and research in progress. The colloquium was held at the VUT on 10 September 2012) Higher Education Institution: VUT and TUT

Artefacts Researcher: Du Preez, L. Artefact Name: “Picking myself up by my own hair” Description: Sculpture included in the exhibition parallel to the colloquium “This Place”, at the Bodutu Art Gallery, VUT VAD

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Executive Faculty of Management Sciences

I feel elated to report on our research activities in the Faculty of Management Sciences. Our staff members have risen to the occasion to grasp the challenges and embraced research wholeheartedly. Their dedication and commitment shines through in research and our research trajectory has gradually been on the incline.

Our postgraduate component has been exponential with a large number of students either engaged in master’s and doctoral studies. The postgraduate induction programme introduced in the Faculty has provided a fertile ground to nurture our students to engage, critique and construct alternatives, and find solutions to contemporary issues that we are confronted with in research. We are committed to continuously engage with our postgraduate students to develop a sound foundation in research, to view the world with different paradigms and practices so that they have freedom to shape their own career paths. Our Faculty has also excelled in accredited research outputs. A total of 41 research outputs (article equivalence = 35) were generated from faculty members.

It was also pleasing to note that many of our staff members collaborated with researchers from other universities and countries. In addition, a total of 25 staff members presented papers at national and international conferences. Further

milestones were achieved in the Faculty whereby three (3) staff members have completed their master’s degrees. The participation of our staff in the SANTRUST initiative is also beginning to bear fruit.

The Faculty has continued with its endeavours by building research capacity, especially among emerging and novice researchers. The various faculty-staff development workshops have seen many of our researchers coalesce around problems and themes that impact on society and the environment. The analytic and research skills honed during these sessions have paved the way for constructive engagement in research. The Faculty Research Symposium was a tremendous success that afforded the opportunity for staff to showcase their “research in progress” in materialising their work into possible research outputs. Furthermore, master’s students were also given an opportunity to present their proposals amongst peers and staff at a Faculty Colloquium held in the Isak Steyn VIP lounge. The Faculty also held a very successful research awards function on the Liquid Lounge with Prof. Surujlal, Prof. M. Dhurup and Dr D. Pooe receiving the Research Excellence awards and Dr K. Mathu, Mr C. Mafini and Dr A. Mӧllerreceiving the Research Achievement awards.

Faculty members also held their heads high when two of our Faculty members, Prof.Surujlal and Prof. M. Dhurup, received the coveted 1st and 3rdprize awards respectively in the University-wide award for Research Excellence.

Dr K. Mathu and Mr C. Mafini also displayed their research prowess by receiving the Achievement awards. These achievements were largely as a result of creating a stronger and more sustainable research culture in the Faculty.

As we move deeper into the twenty-first century, many societal and global changes which begin impact on our environment, health and well-being calls for new forms of intervention and innovation through research in addressing these problems.

The Faculty will strive in the next few years to grow in this area by making research relevant and meaningful.

Gratitude must be extended to the Research Directorate and the DVC: Academic and Research for their support and resources to grow research in the Faculty. With the continuous refinement of our programmes in the Faculty and support to faculty members, we would continue to maintain an unwavering dedication to the pursuit of excellence in research.

Prof. M. Dhurup EXECUTIVE DEAN: Faculty of Management Sciences

As we move deeper into the twenty-first century, many societal and global changes which begin impact on our environment, health and wellbeing calls for new forms of intervention and innovation through research in addressing these problems.

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Postgraduate Staff Qualifications Completed in 2012 Name: Le Roux, C. Qualification: MCom (Labour Relations) Dissertation Title: The idiosyncratic deal of employees and work outcomes at an academic institution University/Institution: North-West University

Name: Mareka, T. Qualification: MTech Marketing Dissertation Title: Black Generation Y students’ attitudes and purchase intentions towards store brands versus manufacturer brands University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Omoruyi, O. Qualification: MTech (Logisitics) Dissertation Title: Impact of logistics activities in SMEs in the Emfuleni Local Municipal District University/institution: Vaal University of Technology

Conferences (Papers and posters presented) Presenter: Chinomona, R. Title of Paper: The Influence of e-Marketing on Higher Level Marketing Capability and Marketing Performance in the SME Sector: A Dynamic Capability Based View

Conference: 2012 e-Leadership Conference on Sustainable e-Government and e-Business Innovations (E-LEADERSHIP) Place: Pretoria, South Africa Date: 3-5 October 2012 ISBN: 978-1-4673-2977-4

Presenter: Dhurup, M. Title of Paper: The built environment and physical activity participation in a semi-urban area in Southern Gauteng Conference: 12th World Leisure Congress Place: Rimini, Italy Date: 30 September – 3 October 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Dlodlo, N. & Mafini, C. Title of Paper: A factor analysis of the benefits of internet marketing adoption among SMEs in Southern Gauteng Conference: International Conference on Business and Economics (ICBE) Place: Cape Town Date: 13-15 September 2012 ISBN: 978-616-7734-00-2

Presenter and co-presenter: Dlodlo, N. & Mafini, C. Title of Paper: Perceived benefits of internet marketing adoption among SMEs in South Africa.

Conference: Networking and Electronic Commerce Research Conference (NAEC) Place: Riva del Garda, Italy Date: 11-14 October 2012 ISBN: 978-0-9820958-7-4

Presenter and co-presenter: Dubihlela, J. & Dlodlo, N. Title of Paper: Understanding Factors That Influence South African Consumers to Use Online Shopping Conference: Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF) Place: Honolulu, Hawaii Date: 4 January 2012

Presenter and co-presenter: Grobler, W.C.J. & Dhurup, M. Title of Paper: Perceptions of Physical Activity Participation in a Low Income Neighbourhood Conference: World Business Research Conference Place: Bangkok, Thailand Date: 4-6 October 2012 ISBN: 978-1-922069-11-5

Presenter: Joubert, P.A. Title of Paper: The awareness of sexual harassment policies and procedures of academic staff at Higher Education Institutions in SA Conference: Business & Economics Society International Conference Place: Australia Date: 6-9 July 2012

Presenter and co-presenters: Mafini, C., Surujlal, J. & Dhurup, M. Title of Paper: Employee Satisfaction: The Case of Municipal Sports Officers In South Africa Conference: 14th Global Business and Technology Association (GBATA).

Annual International Conference Place: New York City, USA Date: 10-14 July 2012 ISBN: 1-932-917-98-X

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Faculty of Management Sciences Presenter: Makhitha, K.M. Title of Paper: 1. Entrepreneurial practice of craft businesses in SA 2. Supply chain practices of craft business in SA Conference: 12th Annual Conference, Honolulu Hawaii. Hawaii International Conference on Business Place: Hawaii, USA Date: 24-27 May 2012

Presenter and co-presenter: Maseko, J. & Surujlal, J. Title of Paper: Retirement planning among South African professional soccer players Conference: 14th Global Business and Technology Association (GBATA).

Annual International Conference Place: New York City, USA Date: 10-14 July 2012 ISBN: 1-932-917-98-X

Presenter and co-presenter: Marais, C. & Van Wyk, C. Title of Paper: Lived realities of domestic workers within the South African labour legislative context Conference: International Journal of Arts & Science conference for academic disciplines Place: Italy – American University of Rome Date: 29 October – 1 November 2012

Presenter: Mathu, K. Title of Paper: Supply chain constraints in the South Africa coal mining industry Conference: 14th Global Business and Technology Association (GBATA) Place: New York, USA Date: 10-14 July 2012

Presenter and co-presenter: Muzindutsi, P.F. & Niyimbanira, F. Title of Paper: The Exchange rate risk in the Johannesburg stock Market: an Application of the Arbitrage Pricing Model Conference: 14th Global Business and Technology Association (GBATA) Place: New York City, USA Date: 10-14 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 1-932917-08-X

Presenter and co-presenters: Niyimbanira, F., Surujlal, J. & Nishimwe, R. Title of Paper: The explanatory variables of interest rate spread in Rwanda: Theory and empirical evidence Conference: 14th Global Business and Technology Association (GBATA) Place: New York City, USA Date: 10-14 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 1-932917-08-X

Presenter and co-presenter: Niyimbanira, F. & Mnqanqeni, I.L. Title of Paper: Corruption as One of Determinants of Economic Growth Conference: 3rd International Conference on Business and Economics Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 13-15 September ISBN/ISSN: 978-616-7734-00-2

Presenter and co-presenter: Niyimbanira, F. & Mnqanqeni, I.L. Title of Paper: The Political Economy of Privatisation and Restructuring of State Owned-Companies in Rwanda: A Theoretical Perspective Conference: 3rd International

Conference on Business and Economics Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 13-15 September ISBN/ISSN: 978-616-7734-00-2

Presenter: Niyimbanira, F. Title of Paper: Cash Preferred to Food Vouch: An Application of Student’s Utility Function Conference: 6th Annual Teaching and Learning Conference Place: Durban, South Africa Date: 25-27 September ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Niyimbanira, F. & Krugell, W. Title of Paper: Education Level as One of the Determinants of Volunteer Work Conference: 6th Annual Teaching and Learning Conference Place: Durban, South Africa Date: 25-27 September ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Pooe, R.I.D. Title of Paper: A merger of Higher Education institutions – reflections and experiences of academic staff from Tshwane University of Technology Conference: 14th Global Business and Technology Association (GBATA).

Annual International Conference Place: New York City, USA Date: 10-14 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: 1-932917-08-X

Presenter: Pooe, R.I.D. Title of Paper: The influence of knowledge transfer and the collaboration context on the performance of the Small Business suppliers within the supply chain:

A Case of an Automotive Company Conference: 12th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture, and Change Place: Chicago, USA Date: 5 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Surujlal, J. Title of Paper: Using photo-elicitation to assess the recreational needs of learners with intellectual disabilities.

Conference: 2ndAsean Universities conference on Physical Education and Port Science 2012 Place: Selangor, Malaysia Date: 7-8 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Surujlal, J. Title of Paper: A qualitative analysis of first time gamblers’ experiences and perceptions and gambling on the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Conference: 5th International Colloquium on Tourism and Leisure Conference Place: Bangkok, Thailand Date: 9-12 July 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Surujlal, J. Title of Paper: Beautiful Sound or Nagging Noise – Public perceptions of the vuvuzela in sports Conference: 12th World Leisure Congress Place: Rimini, Italy Date:30 September – 3 October 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

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Presenter and co-presenters: Surujlal, J., Chalmers, J. & Dhurup, M. Title of Paper: Human Resources Management in Education: Operational competencies required to teach in secondary schools Conference: 2012 International Conference on Business, Management and Governance (ICBMG) Place: Hong Kong, China Date: 29-30 December 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Tesnear, S. Title of Paper: Women’s rugby: a qualitative study of female players’ experiences Conference: SASRecon Place: University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa Date: 30 November – 1 December 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Seminars / Workshops Presented Presenter and co-presenters: Dhurup, M., Surujlal, J., Chinomona, R. & Joubert, P.A. Title: Selection of topic Presented to: Postgraduate Induction Students Place: VUT/Library Training Room Date: 26 May 2012

Presenter and co-presenters: Dhurup, M., Surujlal, J., Chinomona, R. & Joubert, P.A. Title: Fine turning the research proposal Presented to: Postgraduate Induction Students Place: VUT/Library Training Room Date: 22 September 2012

Presenter and co-presenter: Dhurup, M. & Surujlal, J. Title: Using database for the Literature search Presented to: Postgraduate Induction Students Place: VUT/Library Training Room Date: 28 July 2012

Presenter: Dhurup, M. Title: Development of Questionnaires Presented to: Postgraduate Induction Students Place: VUT Date: 20 October 2012

Presenter: de Bruyn, K. Title: Using database for the Literature search Presented to: Postgraduate Induction Students Place: VUT/Library Training Room Date: 23 June 2012

Presenter: Downing, C. Title: Data Collection MethodsQualitative and Quantitative Methods Presented to: Postgraduate Induction Students Place: VUT/Library Training Room Date: 8 September 2012

Presenter: Moloi, C. Title: The Research Enquiry process Presented to: Postgraduate Induction Students Place: VUT/Library Training Room Date: 5 May 2012

Presenter: Surujlal, J. Title: The Research proposalcritical aspect Presented to: Postgraduate Induction Students Place: VUT/Library Training Room Date: 18 August 2012

Publications (Journals) Author: Chinomona, R. Title: The influence of dealers’ referent power and legitimate power in Guanxi distribution networks: The case of Taiwan’s SME firms Journal: African Journal of Business Management Volume: 6 | Issue: 37 Page numbers of article: 10125-10137 ISSN: 1993-8233

Author: Chinomona, R. Title: The Role of Dealers’NonMediated Power in Fostering SME Manufacturers’Cooperation: SME Manufacturers’ Perspective Journal: Journal of Industrial Distribution & Business Volume: 3 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 5-16 ISSN: 2233-5382

Author: Chinomona, R. Title: The impact of organisational support on work spirituality, organisational citizenship behaviour and job performance: The case of Zimbabwe’s small and medium enterprises (SME) sector Journal: African Journal of Business Management Volume: 6 | Issue: 36 Page numbers of article: 10003-10014 ISSN: 1993-8233

Author and co-author: Chinomona, R. & Surujlal, J. Title: The influence of student internship work experience on their self-improvement and professionalism in Sport Management Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: 18 | Issue: 4 (2) Page numbers of article: 885-899 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Chinomona, R. & Surujlal, J. Title: Antecedents of gambling risk taking behaviours in South Africa.

Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:1) Page numbers of article: 50-63 ISSN: 1117-4315

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Faculty of Management Sciences Author: Dhurup, M. Title: Perceived Constraints to Leisuretime activity among the elderly Journal: South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation Volume: 34 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 57-74 ISSN: 0379-9069

Author: Dhurup, M. Title: Cause-related sport marketing: Sponsors image, cricket popularity,sponsorship congruence and purchase likelihood of the sponsor’s products Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:1) Page numbers of article: 1-16 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author: Dhurup, M. Title: Corporate social responsibility in the sport industry: A theoretical discourse.

Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:1) Page numbers of article: 77-96 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author: Dhurup, M. Title: Customer perceptions of salient image elements in commercial health and fitness centre choice Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD)

Volume: Special edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:1) Page numbers of article: 109-122 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author: Dhurup, M. Title: Determinants of internal service quality and relationship with internal customer satisfaction Journal: African Journal of Business Management Volume: 6 | Issue: 11 Page numbers of article: 4185-4195 ISSN: 1993-8233

Author: Dhurup, M. Title: A dimensional analysis of the benefits derived from Physical activity participation among university students and variation in terms of gender Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: 18 | Issue: 3 Page numbers of article: 614-627 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author: Dhurup, M. Title: Social support for physical activity among university students and the relationship with their health status Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:2) Page numbers of article: 431-443 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author: Dhurup, M. Title: Perceived crowding, spectator satisfaction and future attendance at soccer stadiums

Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 2) Page numbers of article: 17-29 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author: Dhurup, M. Title: Victory may have a thousand supporters, but defeat may have none: Effects of team identification on BIRGing and CORFing, satisfaction and future behavioural intentions Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: 18 | Issue: 4(1) Page numbers of article: 742-758 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Dhurup, M. & Grobler, W.C.J. Title: The built environment and physical activity participation in a semi-urban area in Southern Gauteng Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:2) Page numbers of article: 414-430 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Dhurup, M. & Mafini, C. Title: Where hall all the spectators gone? Internal and external constraints in Professional Soccer League (PSL) game attendance in South Africa Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD)

Volume: Special edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 2) Page numbers of article: 130-148 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Dhurup, M. & Niyimbanira, F. Title: Twenty20 cricket – Fast, furious, fascinating and free hits: Motivational variables that influence spectators to watch the game on television Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:1) Page numbers of article: 150-164 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Dhurup, M. & Rabale, E.M. Title: Spectators’ perceptions of official sponsors in the FIFA 2010 World Cup and purchase intensions of sponsors’ products or brands Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: 18 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 139-150 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Dubihlela, J. & Sibanda, D. Title: Factors that Impede Viable Bond Market Development in One Hyper inflationary Economy Journal: Review of Business & Finance Studies Volume: 4 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 107-118 ISSN: 2150-3338/2156-8081

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Author and co-author: Dubihlela, J. & Surujlal, J. Title: Anger, hostility, verbal aggression and physical aggression: Correlates among South African university student-athletes Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: 18 | Issue: 4(1) Page numbers of article: 729-741 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Garnett, A. & Mahomed, F.E. Title: I want to publish but …: Barriers to publishing for Women at the a University of Technology Journal: Perspectives in Education Volume: 30 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 81-90 ISSN: 0258-2236

Author and co-author: Isabirye, A. & Surujlal, J. Title: Determinants of attendance at Premier Soccer League matches in South African: A qualitative investigation Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 2) Page numbers of article: 57-72 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-authors: Mafini, C., Surujlal, J. & Dhurup, M. Title: Event destination factors influencing the decision to attend international sport events: A post-2010 World Cup™ analysis of local residents

Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:1) Page numbers of article: 17-32 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-authors: Mafini, C., Surujlal, J. & Dhurup, M. Title: Examining the relationship between job satisfaction, life satisfaction and quality of work life among municipal sports officers Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:1) Page numbers of article: 181-199 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Makhitha, M. & Dhurup, M. Title: Craft retails’ perceptions of product attributes, price, turnover and profits during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:1) Page numbers of article: 123-138 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Maseko, J. & Surujlal, J. Title: Retirement planning among South African professional soccer players Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD)

Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 2) Page numbers of article: 30-44 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Mji, A. & Surujlal, J. Title: The influence of biographical variables on university students’ decision to volunteer at the South African 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup™.

Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:1) Page numbers of article: 200-213 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Naidoo, P. & Maseko, J. Title: Organisational support for retirement planning among South African professional soccer players Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 2) Page numbers of article: 109-118 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Nicolaides, A. & Surujlal, J. Title: Beach tourism in KwaZulu-Natal Province: An evaluation of push and pull factors motivating black domestic tourists from the Gauteng Province Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD)

Volume: Special edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:2) Page numbers of article: 474-486 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Nolan, V.T. & Surujlal, J. Title: Working women’s perceptions of participation in physical activity and the relationship with life satisfaction Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: 18 | Issue: 4(2) Page numbers of article: 955-971 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Nolan, V.T. & Surujlal, J. Title: Gender differences in body image perceptions of South African university student Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:2) Page numbers of article: 281-292 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-authors: Obi, P., Duhiblela, J. & Choi, J.G. Title: Equity market valuation, systematic risk and monetary policy Journal: Applied Economics Volume: 44 | Issue: 27 Page numbers of article: 3605-3613 ISSN: 1466-483

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Faculty of Management Sciences Author and co-author: Pooe, R.I.D. & Mafini, C. Title: Business development challenges in a rural district municipality in South Africa: A case of Fezile Dabi District Municipality Journal: South African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Volume: 5 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 89-109 ISSN: 1015-3977

Author and co-author: Surujlal, J. & Dhurup, M. Title: Establishing and Maintaining Customer Relationships in Commercial health and fitness centres in South Africa Journal: International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance Volume: 3 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 4-18 ISSN: 2010-023X

Author and co-author: Surujlal, J. & Dhurup, M. Title: Athlete Preference of coach’s leadership style Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: 18 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 111-121 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-author: Surujlal, J. & Mafini, C. Title: Coaches’ perceptions of the management of professional support coaches in South Africa

Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: 18 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 122-138 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-authors: Surujlal, J., Dhurup, M. & Kasonkola, K. Title: Health promoting lifestyles of students at a university of technology Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special Edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:2) Page numbers of article: 403-413 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-authors: Surujlal, J., Nolan, V.T. & Ubane, T. Title: Drinking patterns and related consequences among university student-athletes Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: 18 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 281-292 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-authors: Tesnear, S. & Surujlal, J. Title: Women’s rugby: A qualitative study of female players’ experiences.

Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:2) Page numbers of article: 354-368 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-authors: Van Schalkwyk, P., Niyimbanira, F. & Surujlal, J. Title: Transition from graduation to employment: A qualitative exploration of Sport Management graduates’ experiences Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:1) Page numbers of article: 214-226 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-authors: Van Zyl, Y., Surujlal, J. & Dhurup, M. Title: Eating disorders among student-athletes Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: 18 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 267-280 ISSN: 1117-4315

Author and co-authors: Zhang, Z. & Surujlal, J. Title: The influence of biographical variables on university students’ decision to volunteer at the South African 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup™.

Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume: Special edition Issue: December 2012 (Supplement 1:1) Page numbers of article: 227-237 ISSN: 1117-4315

Research in Progress Researcher: Du Plessis, A. Title: A Framework for measuring and reporting environmental costs at a platinum mine (MCom) Field: Management Accounting

Current Studies Name: Mahlangu, H.B. Qualification: PhD Marketing Thesis Title: Modelling the Factors that Influence Generation Y Students’ Attitudes towards Advertising in the Facebook Environment University/Institution: North-West University

Name: Marais, C. Qualification: PhD Labour Relations Management Thesis Title: Lived realities of domestic workers within the South African labour legislative context: A qualitative study University/Institution: North-West University

Researcher: Mokoena, C.M. Title: Evaluating the effects of safety control mechanisms on production cost at New Vaal Colliery Company: New Vaal Colliery Field: Cost and Management Accounting University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

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OUTPUTS

Directorate: Learner Support Conferences (Papers and posters presented) Presenter and co-presenter: Lebusa, M.J. & Pitso, T.J. Title of Paper: Fostering Creativity and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy in Engineering Undergraduates: Curriculum Power and Context in One University of Technology Conference: The Sixth Annual University Teaching and Learning Conference Place: University of KwaZulu-Natal Date: 25-27 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Lebusa, M.J. & Pitso, T.J. Title of Paper: The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Vaal University of Technology: Conceptions, Distinctions and Impact Conference: Conference on Strategies to Overcome Poverty and Inequality (Towards Carnegie3) Place: University of Cape Town Date: 3-7 September 2012

Presenter and co-presenter: Lebusa, M.J. & Pitso, T.J. Title of Paper: Labour Relations Undergraduates’ Perspectives on Teaching Conference: University of KwaZulu Natal Date: 25-27 September 2012

Presenter and co-presenter: Pitso, T.J. Title of Paper: Developing Undergraduates’ Creativity through Reconstituted Teaching Conference: International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) Annual Conference Place: Hamilton, Ontario (Canada) Date: 22-27 October 2012

Publications (Journals) Author and co-author: Lebusa M.J., & Pitso, T.J. Title: Fostering Creativity and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy in Engineering Undergraduates: Curriculum Power and Context in One University of Technology Journal:Chinese Business Review Volume: 11 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 128-137 ISSN: 1537-1506

Research in Progress Researcher: Pitso, T.J. Title: Creativity and Innovation in Higher Education (book publication) Field: Engineering Education

Research Partnerships/ Collaboration Researcher: Pitso, T.J. Title of research: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning RSA-Swedish Project on the Constitution and Transformative Potential of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Higher Education Institutions: Gothenburg University, Lund University and University of the Witwatersrand Industry: Education

Author and co-author: Pitso, T.J. Title: Status of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in South African Universities Journal: South African Journal of Higher Education (SAJHE) Volume: 27 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 196-201 ISSN: 1011-3487

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Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods

The establishment of the household soy gardens and resultant soy consumption is a good example of how communities can be empowered to become more self-sustainable and healthier.

The mission of the Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods (CSL) is to train and build capacity to address poverty and its resulting consequences in Africa, specifically in South Africa. This is achieved through the implementation of various relevant and high-quality research projects by CSL researchers and postgraduate students, leading to significant scientific impact through publications in scientific journals. One of the aims of the CSL is that all research undertaken should have an impact on the development of communities, specifically related to the nutritional and health status of the children and their caregivers through the implementation of sustainable food and nutrition interventions in these communities.

The year 2012 was a productive year for the CSL. Firstly, the South African Netherlands Research Programme on Alternatives in Development (SANPAD) funded project was completed with a number of milestones being reached. This community research project entitled: Addressing household food insecurity and malnutrition in QwaQwa, resulted in significantly improving the health and well-being of the children and their caregivers. The implementation of the soy gardens and soy recipes in the daily menu planning did not only contribute to the alleviation of household food insecurity, but also contributed to a higher macro- (energy, protein,

specifically plant protein) and micronutrient (vitamins B3, B6, folic acid, calcium, iron, zinc and manganese) intake.

The soy consumption also contributed to improved mean folate, glucose, HDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The establishment of the household soy gardens and resultant soy consumption is a good example of how communities can be empowered to become more self-sustainable and healthier.

Secondly, the CSL contributed to the VUT research outputs by publishing five articles and three abstracts in accredited peer-reviewed journals and three articles in non-accredited peer-reviewed journals, as well as delivered 12 international conference papers and successfully supervised three MTech students.

We hereby wish to thank our funding agencies (NRF, SANPAD) for their financial support as well as the communities in which we work, our postgraduate students and all other stakeholders for their co-operation in making it possible for us to make a difference through scientific research.

Prof. W.H. Oldewage-Theron Director: Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods

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Conferences (Papers and posters presented) Presenter and co-presenter: Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Title of Paper: The relationship between dietary diversity and cardiovascular risk factors in women in the Vaal Region, South Africa Conference: World Congress of Clinical Lipidology Place: Budapest, Hungary Date: 6-8 December 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Egal, A.A. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H. Title of Paper: Does vitamin C supplementation lower blood pressure in low-income elderly women in Sharpeville?

Conference: 1st IAGG Africa Region Conference on Gerontology and Geriatrics Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 17-21 October 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Egal, A.A. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H. Title of Paper: Prevalence of and contributing factors to dyslipidaemia among low-income elderly women in Sharpeville Conference: 1st IAGG Africa Region Conference on Gerontology and Geriatrics Place: Cape Town, South Africa Date: 17-21 October 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Egal, A.A. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H. Title of Paper: Prevalence of dyslipidaemia in low-income women in rural QwaQwa area in South Africa Conference: Nutrition Conference Africa Place: Bloemfontein, South Africa Date: 30 September – 4 October 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Title of Paper: Factors contributing to the prevalence of dyslipidaemia among women in the Vaal Region, South Africa Conference: Nutrition conference Africa Place: Bloemfontein, South Africa Date: 30 September – 4 October 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Amuna, P., Sayed, A., De Groene, E. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H. Title of Paper: Food fortification in Africa: an overview Conference: Nutrition Conference Africa Place: Bloemfontein, South Africa Date: 30 September – 4 October 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Nyathela, T. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H. Title of Paper: Socio-demographic factors and nutritional status of preschool children in Gauteng Conference: Nutrition Conference Africa Place: Bloemfontein, South Africa Date: 30 September – 4 October 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Title of Paper: Dietary fat intake and nutritional status of women in a lowincome rural community in South Africa Conference: 16th International Congress of Dietetics Place: Sydney, Australia Date: 5-8 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter: Oldewage-Theron, W.H. Title of Paper: Protein: the often neglected ingredient in development Conference: US Department of Agriculture & World Initiative for Soy in Human Health: “Soy for nutritious food and efficient feed” Conference Place: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Date: 21 June 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Title of Paper: Impact of soy consumption on hypertension in women: A case study from a low-income rural community in South Africa Conference: The 2nd Latin America Congress on Controversies to Consensus in Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension (CODHy) Place: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Date: 22-25 March 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Egal, A.A. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H. Title of Paper: Impact of soy consumption on anthropometric parameters in women: A case study from a low-income rural community in South Africa

Conference: The 2nd Latin America Congress on Controversies to Consensus in Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension (CODHy) Place: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Date: 22-25 March 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Title of Paper: Addressing household food insecurity and malnutrition in a low-income rural community: a case study from South Africa Conference: Community Engagement Symposium Place: Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 26-27 November 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Egal, A.A. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H. Title of Paper: Addressing household food insecurity and malnutrition through a household food garden project Conference: Community Engagement Symposium Place: Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 26-27 November 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Duvenage, S.S., OldewageTheron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Title of Paper: Conceptualisation of quantities by rural caregivers to guide recipe format for household use Conference: Community Engagement Symposium Place: Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 26-27 November 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Seminars/Workshops Presented Title: Postgraduate Research Seminar Presented to: Postgraduate Hospitality students Place: Quest Conference Centre, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Date: 24 August & 21 September 2012

Title: Data analysis and interpretation workshop Presented to: Postgraduate Food & Nutrition Science students Place: Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa Date: 15-17 July 2012

Publications (Journals) Author and co-authors: OldewageTheron, W.H., Duvenage, S.S. & Egal, A.A. Title: Situation analysis as indicator of food security in low-income rural communities Journal: Journal of Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences Volume: 40 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 38-58 ISSN: 0378-5254

Author and co-author: OldewageTheron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Title: Impact of nutrition education on nutrition knowledge of public school educators in South Africa: A pilot study Journal: Health SA Gesondheid Volume: 17 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article (#602): 1-8 ISSN: 1025-9848 (print) 2071-9736 (online)

Author and co-author: OldewageTheron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Title: Impact of a soy nutrition education programme on knowledge in a low-income community in QwaQwa, South Africa Journal: International Journal of Consumer Studies Volume: 40 | Issue: 36 Page numbers of article: 480-485 ISSN: 1470-6431

Author and co-authors: Acham, H., Egal, A.A. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H. Title: Household asset index and total iron intake, but not education, best predict iron status in a black population sample in Gauteng, South Africa Journal: Scientific Research and Essays Volume: 7 | Issue: 9 Page numbers of article: 1035-1050 ISSN: 1992-2248

Author and co-authors: Selepe, M., Grobler, C., Dicks, E. & OldewageTheron, W.H. Title: The W(h)ine club: women finding joy in academic work Journal: Gender and Education Volume: 24 | Issue: 1 Page numbers of article: 73-82 ISSN: 0954-0253

Author and co-authors: Abdulkadir, A., Egal, A.A. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H. Title: The potentials of locally available fruits rich in iron to mitigate iron deficiency anemia in least developing countries (LSD) Journal: Journal of Life Sciences Volume: 6 | Issue: 2012 Page numbers of article: 61-67 ISSN: 1934-7391 69

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Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods Author and co-authors: Acham, H., Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Title: Dietary diversity, micronutrient intake and their variation among black women in informal settlements in South Africa: a cross-sectional study Journal: International Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Volume: 4 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 24-39 ISSN: 2141-2340

Author and co-authors: Acham, H., Kikafunda, J.K., Malde, M.K., Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Title: Breakfast, midday meals and academic achievement in rural primary schools in Uganda: implications for education and school health policy Journal: Food and Nutrition Research Volume: 56 | Issue: 2012 Page numbers of article: 1-12 ISSN: 1654-6628

Research in Progress Researchers: Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Title: Addressing malnutrition amongst the elderly in Sharpeville Field: Community Nutrition

Researchers: Duvenage, S.S., Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A.

Researchers: Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A. Title: Addressing food insecurity in QwaQwa Field: Food Insecurity & Community Nutrition

Research Partnerships/ Collaboration Researcher: Napier, C.E. Title of research: Developing the SA food-based dietary guidelines for the elderly Higher Education Institution: Durban University of Technology Industry: Education

Researcher: Kruger, R. Title of research: Diet quality of periurban women in South Africa Higher Education Institution: Massey University, Auckland Industry: Community Nutrition International: New Zealand

Researcher: Medoua Nama, G. Title of research: Nutritional analyses of foods Higher Education Institution: Centre for Food and Nutrition Research, Yaounde Industry: Food Science International: Cameroon

Title: Soy recipe development Field: Food Consumer Science

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The following students at the Institute graduated:

Institute of Applied Electronics

A problem experienced at remote telecommunication sites is the apparent lack of reliable uninterrupted power. The emergence of the fuel cell represents a possible alternate to the provision of power at these remote sites. Comparative studies of the zinc-air fuel cell, the methanol fuel cell, the phosphoric acid fuel cell and the PEM fuel cell have been completed. The research led us to a new type of sustainable energy source. This renewable source of energy will benefit both remote telecommunication sites and possible small rural communities comprising a few houses and a school. A complete solar/hydrogen/fuel-cell power plant with a capacity of 1kW was developed and constructed. The power plant can deliver power during the day as well as during the night. The system has been tested over a period of several months and improvements and changes have been made to improve the efficiency of the individual sections and entire system. The system can be used by both the telecommunications industry as well as by small rural communities.

The following projects associated with the power plant were completed: •

A solar tracking system

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An electronic control system for the entire power plant

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A solar hydrogen manufacturing system

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Control software development for the hydrogen production plant

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The development of special hydrogen storage tanks

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A monitor system for the hydrogen production and control of the hydrogen flow to and from the tanks

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A DC-DC converter for a phosphoric acid fuel cells that efficiently provides a stable output voltage from the varying PAFC output voltage

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R.M. Schoeman (Magna Cum laude) MTech:Eng:Elec

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M. Burger (Cum Laude) MTech:Eng:Elec

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M. van Tonder (Cum Laude) MTech:Eng:Elec

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D. Amoo MTech:Eng:Elec

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A. AkinwunmiMTech:Eng:Elec

Two students, Malan Van Tonder and Neil Janse Van Rensburg, are taking part in the “Hub-and-Spokes” (New generation researchers) programme of the University.

Prof. C. Pienaar DIRECTOR: Institute of Applied Electronics

Optimising the available output power from a photovoltaic panel through empirical testing

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The development of the universal bidirectional galvanic isolated switch module for power converter applications

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Bipolar plate design and development for a regenerative fuel cell (RFC)

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A water crossover, a water trap was designed and developed for the RFC

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An indirect tank-in-tank water heating method was developed for the RFC

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An inductive heater to surface harden parts that are manufactured with mild steel was developed for application to some of the components required in this project

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An automatic curing oven temperature controller for composite materials

The research led us to a new type of sustainable energy source.

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Postgraduate Staff Qualifications Completed in 2012 Name: Schoeman, R.M. Qualification: MTech: Eng: Elec (Magna Cum Laude) received the ViceChancellor’s Award Dissertation/Thesis Title: Design and development of an automated temperature controller for curing ovens University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Van Tonder, P.J.M. Qualification: MTech: Eng: Elec (Cum Laude) Dissertation/Thesis Title: The effects of voltage current and temperature on the operation of a RFC during hydrogen production University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Name: Akinwunmi, A.F. Qualification: MTech: Eng: Elec Dissertation/Thesis Title: Optimisation of hydrogen usage in proton exchange membrane fuel cells University/Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Conferences (Papers and posters presented) Presenter and co-presenter: Van Tonder, P.J.M. & Pienaar, H.C. Vz. Title of Paper: The effects of voltage current and temperature on the operation of a RFC during hydrogen production Conference: SATNAC 2012 Place: Fancourt, George South Africa Date: 2-5 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Asowata, O., Swart A.J. & Pienaar, H.C. vZ. Title of Paper: Optimum tilt and orientation angles for photovoltaic panel in the Vaal Triangle Conference: SATNAC 2012 Place: Fancourt, George South Africa Date: 2-5 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Ozemoya, A., Swart, A.J. & Pienaar, H.C. vZ. Title of Paper: Controlling the ambient temperature of a PV panel to maintain high conversion efficiency Conference: SATNAC 2012 Place: Fancourt, George, South Africa Date: 2-5 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenter: Kuyula, C.K. & Van Rensburg, J.F. Title of Paper: Development of a pushpull converter for fuel cell applications Conference: SATNAC 2012 Place: Fancourt, George South Africa Date: 2-5 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Presenter and co-presenters: Lotz, M., Pienaar, H.C. vZ. & De Beer, D.J. Title of Paper: Optimisation of entrylevel 3D printers to improve the quality of printed products Conference: SATNAC 2012 Place: Fancourt, George South Africa Date: 2-5 September 2012 ISBN/ISSN: n/a

Publications (Journals) Author and co-authors: Asowata, O., Swart, A.J. & Pienaar, H.C. vZ. Title: Optimum tilt angles for photovoltaic panels during winter months in the Vaal Triangle, South Africa Journal: Smart Grid and Renewable Energy Volume: 3 | Issue: 2 Page numbers of article: 119-125 ISSN: 2151-481X (print), 2151-4844 (online)

Author and co-authors: Afolabi, A.S., Abdulkareem, A.S., Iyuke, S.E. & Pienaar, H.C. vZ. Title: Performance and kinetics of Pt-CNT catalyst electrode in a PEM fuel cell Journal: Journal of Materials Volume: 27 | Issue: 11 Page numbers of article: 1497-1505 ISSN: 0884-2914

A.F. Akinwunmi

R. Schoeman

P.J.M. van Tonder

MTech dissertation Optimisation of hydrogen usage in proton exchange membrane fuel cell

MTech dissertation Design and development of an automated temperature controller for curing ovens

MTech dissertation Optimisation of water, temperature and voltage management on a regenerative fuel cell

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This document attempts to clarify the strategic position and direction of the ICBT. It is informed by the records before me in terms of the purpose of establishment and the history thus far. The ICBT was conceptualised by the Rectorate of the Vaal University of Technology in an attempt to, amongst others, exploit rich industrial terrain of southern Gauteng. It is for this reason that SASOL Chemical Industries donated a land in its ChemCity Park for downstream chemicals manufacturing and research work. It is clear from this that the Institute was mandated to bridge the gap between the University and industry.

mainly in chemical and biotechnology related projects. The ICBT puts its resources, facilities and infrastructure towards the incubation and nurturing of Chemical and Biochemicalrelated business units, both from within the VUT and outside the University. It welcomes all individuals and developing and developed businesses alike.

Staff profile

The question is then, is the ICBT living up to this mandate and in which way?If not, why not?Thesequestions are addressed in the following manner:

Since its re-establishment the ICBT never employed permanent staff. There has been renewal of contracts from time to time for support staff and renewal of a secondment of the Director. This is not a healthy situation. This was brought to the attention of the University management but with no intervention. The hindrance in positive outcomes can be partly because of this unhealthy state.

All about the ICBT

Governance

What is the Institute of Chemical and Biotechnology?

The Institute is depended on an advisory board which in its state was productive. Good views and advice emanated from the board. Unfortunately the Director does not have powers to implement these. The advisory board was more of a talk shop and its members got frustrated of non-action on what they advised.

The Institute of Chemical and Biotechnology (ICBT) is a unit within the Technology Transfer and Innovation division (TTI).

The Institute initially received its mandate from the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences and has since stretched to be inclusive of all other Faculties and the community of the Vaal University of Technology and beyond, hence its residence within the TTI. The ICBT, as it is normally referred to, strives towards enterprise and SMME development

The Director of this Institute has since been reluctant to convene further meetings.

The research agenda is determined by industry, government and the community.

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For example, Prof. Modise and Prof. Sipamla continue to supervise and co-supervise students of the Chemistry Department at both master’s and doctoral level.

More can be done if the ICBT was capacitated enough to play a direct role in the research topical areas in both faculties. Sadly, some members of staff including the HoDs are on record for shooting down the concept of ICBT. The sceptics’ attitude is causing the “us and them” syndrome which subsequently limits the scope of the ICBT, and this attitude is counterproductive, to say the least.

Research Agenda The research agenda is determined by industry, government and the community. All the ICBT units are in one way or the other involved in research.

1. Natural Resource Management Programme will soon be operating in Centurion (Pretoria). The ICBT has successfully negotiated the re-establishment and re-engineering of this programme with subsequent agreement with the Department of Environmental Affairs (DoE). If successful, the programme will be in a position to impact on the medicinal plant extracts research that is already on-going in the VUT. This will be over and above research work that will be done on alien vegetation as identified by the DoE. Staff has

been committed to this effect and three historically disadvantaged institutions (HDI: University of Venda, North-West University Mafikeng Campus and University of Limpopo (Polokwane) will be among the service providers; as requested by the Ministry.

The oil extracts from this facility will be researched into product formulation and readied for sales. Up to 20 students per year will benefit in work-integrated learning that will be afforded by this business unit.

Further, projects will be identified for students to enrol for MTech and DTech degrees in this field, supervised

by ICBT staff and staff from the participating HDI universities mentioned above.

2. SEDICHEM is a chemical incubator and draws its clients from the VUT and the community. It is characterised by clients who do have brilliant ideas but not the technical know-how of correctly getting to the product. The incubator is funded by both the VUT and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) via Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP). Product development and improvement and validation of claims are done in conjunction with individual researchers in the Chemistry Department and the VUT clinic. The involvement is because researchers are willing and are approached and with no stipend. There is no clear strategy on how to involve all other researchers amid the Non-Disclosure Agreement clauses signed with the incubatees. There is an attempt of involving some BTechstudents and couple them to product development and quality control of new products. In this way they will not only gain experience but might also be inspired to become entrepreneurs.

3. Tzaneen Demonstration Centre is located in Tzaneen and offers an opportunity for essential oil to be pressed off the citrus fruit. Although the ICBT was involved in conceptualising the Centre, much has happened without its involvement. There is no immediate plan to continue participating in this Centre. The plan is however, to reignite the Upington Vegetation Programme which intend exploiting the unique climate and flora in the Northern Cape. In this programme, oil will be extracted from the selected and explored for formulation of drugs, cosmetics and hair-care products. Experience and expertise gained at the Centurion project will come in very handy here.

4. ChemCity (name change envisaged) is a social responsibility arm of SASOL. As stated above, a piece of land has been donated to the VUT’s ICBT. After a long delay of proclamation of the township, we are gearing on a fundraising drive from this year to enable the development of a Downstream Chemicals’ Research facility. The motivation of the VUT to SASOL for partnering and subsequent donation has always been to “exploit SASOL waste to new products”. This motivation was and is still owned by the Rectorate and Council of the VUT. It is envisaged that the new building plan will come to fruition in this year.

Research work done here will be aligned to the VUT academic and research programme and vice versa. At this site the VUT’s ICBT will be positioned to also play a role of research and knowledge partners to businesses occupying the park.

Suggested Strategic Direction Short-term strategy To match activities of the ICBT to the personnel,there is an urgent need to review the current mandate of the ICBT and employ permanent staff with clear roles. Having managers/coordinators for each unit will make business sense.

To align the units’ activities to the VUT’s research and academic programmes.

Medium-term strategy To bring back the idea and dream of ChemCity to the table and make it realisable.

To ensure that AMBIO realise its full potential as a business.

To synergise and build linkages between all the units(see figure below).

To stimulate research in all the units.

Long-term strategy An empowered ICBT capable to influence local and national agenda.

Positive impact on the research and academic agenda of the VUT. Generating a third-stream income vehicle for the VUT. Positive impact on the community.

Prof. S.J. Modise Director: Institute of Chemical and Biotechnology

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Research outputs Accredited Research Outputs for VUT 2008-2012 Year

2008

2009

2010

2011

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Units

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NRF-Rated researchers

Mentorship Programme: The ‘Hub and Spokes’ Model at VUT

The NRF rating system is a benchmark system through which individuals that exemplifies the highest standards of research, as well as those demonstrating strong potential as researchers, are identified by an extensive network of South African and international peer reviewers.

Growing the next generation of South African academics at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) The “Hub and Spokes” model is a structured mentorship development program which aims to bring mentors who are Research Leaders of Strategic Focus Areas at VUT into structured mentoring relations with postgraduate students to support the simultaneous growth of the next generation South African at VUT and leapfrog the development and innovation of the focus areas. The “Hub” refers to the focus area and Research Leaders or Mentor, while “Spokes” refers to the postgraduate students who work under the guidance of the Mentor.

The aims and objectives of the Hub-and-Spokes Model 1. To provide focused support to facilitate the growth of the next generation of academics at the VUT. 2. Strengthen the critical mass of a community of researchers at the VUT. 3. To leapfrog the development of strategic research areas.

4. To provide structured support to ensure increased research outputs from strategic academic focus areas.

5. To ensure that postgraduate students are involved in publications of accredited peer reviewed research publications.

Prof. O. Aoyi

Prof. D.J. de Beer

Prof. W.H. OldewageTheron

Prof. J. Surujlal

Dr. T.B. Tengen

Research Capacity Development Programmes The Research Capacity Development Programmes create opportunities for staff to support each other. The Research Directorate arranged the following Research Capacity Development Programmes.

• • • • • • •

Grant/funding proposal writing Writing for Publication Basic Research Methodology Qualitative Research Methodology Women-in-research Finishing off your dissertation or thesis and getting a paper published One-day workshop by Worldwide Information Services (where to publish, the influence of this on global rankings, how to find high impact papers, determine which journals are used extensively within a given field).

6. To support the academic socialisation of mentees through facilitating their involvement in teaching, tutoring and where suitable co-supervision.

Scholarship Scholarships are made to strengthen teaching and research interests in the research focus areas.

Doctoral candidate R150,000-00 per annum; Masters candidate R96,000-00 per annum

SANTRUST The VUT in partnership with SANTRUST is offering a “VUT-SANTRUST PhD Development Programme”. Through this initiative the VUT intends to produce reflective academics that have a broad insight into theories, ideas, methods and practices in research.

The aim of the programme is to increase research capacity development and establish quality research. The first cohort on the programme received their certificates at an awards function on 10 May 2012.

A second cohort has been identified to participate in the programme.

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VUT/ESKOM Collaboration ESKOM approached the VUT with the intention of bringing synergy between applied and fundamental research and to find ways of collaborating in specific projects. The Research Directorate hosted a ESKOM/VUT research day on 11 May 2012.

Presentations on its current research projects were made in the following areas: 1. Water 2. Biotechnology 3. Microbiology 4. Waste management 5. Energy

Faculty of Human Sciences

Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences

Research Achievement

Research Achievement

1st

1st

Dr A.I.C. Mwadiwa

2nd

Ms D.S.Vosloo

Mr M.D. Ngobeni

Research Excellence

Research Excellence

1st

Prof. E.D. Dikio

2nd

Prof. M. Pillay

1st

Prof. A. Nicolaides

3rd

Dr J.V.Fonou-Dombeu

2nd

Prof. C.M. van der Bank

3rd

Prof. R.J. Gaede

Thereafter discussions were held to identify areas of collaboration.

A follow-up one-day colloquium was held on 3 November 2012 at the VUT Southern Gauteng Science & Technology Park aimed to establish opportunities and possibilitiesofresearch with the notion of the context being “Applicable Research” for the purpose of this colloquium.

The events of the day included an exciting programme with six international presenters, revealing their astonishing research undertakings as well as presenters from ESKOM, VUT staff members and VUT postgraduate students.

Research Achievement and Research Excellence Awards Faculty Research Awards,the VUT Excellence Award and the VUT Achievement Awardare presented annually. Candidates with the highest number of points in the Faculty will automatically be nominated for the University Researcher of the Year Award.

Faculty awards and awards for the top three researchers are made in each category annually.

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Faculty of Management Sciences

Research Achievement

Research Achievement

1st

Dr H.L. Rutto

1st

Dr K. Mathu

2nd

Mr R.M. Schoeman

2nd

Mr C. Mafini

3rd

Dr A.Möller

Research Excellence 1st

Prof. H.C.vZ.Pienaar

Research Excellence

Faculty Research Awards

2nd

Dr T.B. Tengen

1st

Prof. J. Surujlal

Research awards are held annually for researchers in the four faculties. The following staff received Faculty Research Awards during 2012 for their research achievements in 2011:

3rd

Dr A.J. Swart

2nd

Prof. M. Dhurup

3rd

Dr R.I.D. Pooe

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86 Annual Researcher of the Year Award Ceremony

APPROVED Research Focus Areas

The Annual Researcher of the Year Awards Ceremony was held on 22 November 2012 at the Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club. The following staff members received research awards for their research achievements in 2011:

The following were approved Research Focus Areas/Institutes/Centres in 2012: Centre/Institutes

Prof.Wilna Oldewage- Theron (W.H.)

All the recipients received monetary incentives.

innovation awards

research achievements

Director & Contact Details

Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE

Tel: 016 930 5085 Email: wilna@vut.ac.za Prof. Christo vZPienaar (H.C.)

Institute of Applied Electronics

Tel: 016 950 9381 Email: christop@vut.ac.za Prof. J. Modise

Institute of Chemical and Biotechnology

Tel: 016 930 5307 Email: joe@vut.ac.za

Focus Areas Mr. A. Isabirye

1st place, Dr. H.J. Brits

Leader & Contact details Prof. Bobby Naidoo

1st place, Prof. J. Surujlal Environmental Pollution

Tel: 016 950 9603 Email: bobby@vut.ac.za Prof. Michael Pillay

Plant molecular genetics/biotechnology

Tel: 016 950 9728 Email: mpillay@vut.ac.za

Dr. T. Tengen

2nd place, Dr.K. Mathu

2nd place, Prof. E.D. Dikio

Prof. Peter Mendonidis Materials Technology

Tel: 016 950 9165 Email: peter@vut.ac.za Prof. Deon de Beer

Innovative Product Development and Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Tel: 016 930 5013 Email: deond@vut.ac.za and ddebeer@iclix.co.za

Growth Area 3rd place, Mr. C. Mafini

Leader & Contact details Prof. Ochieng Aoyi

3rd place, Prof. M. Dhurup Water Research

Tel: 016 950 9884 Email: ochienga@vut.ac.za

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RESEARCH Strengthening ties through research collaboration The Eskom/VUT research workshop was held on 11 May 2012 at the VUT, and offered each party an opportunity to make presentations on its current research projects that will show how the collaboration efforts have succeeded to date. The workshop reiterated the importance of the strategic role of the VUT to serve the research needs for industrial partners such as Eskom.

Eskom, one of South Africa’s largest consumers of water, is guaranteed water supply from the government, however the problem is that the water is not ready for use. The water still has to undergo vigorous forms of treatment before it is fit for industrial consumption and use. As an institution of higher learning, leading in cutting-edge technology, Eskom then approached the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) with the intention of bringing synergy between applied and

fundamental research into finding ways of collaborating in specific projects.

This offered the VUT the opportunity to showcase our research strengths as several niche research areas were identified such as Water Purification, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Waste Management and Energy.

Prof. Louw: Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic & Research said that technology represents a higher order of creating new knowledge, therefore we, as a University of Technology; our academic mandate is to train people on how to develop appropriate and real solutions through research, thus creating new knowledge.

already applied for a patent. The role of technology is not just an academic pipe dream, thus the VUT is developing vertical axis wind turbines according to a totally new design philosophy.

The following are the approved research focus areas:

Mounted vertical axis wind turbine The Vaal University of Technology’s and Eskom’s Exhibition Boards that were displayed during thepresentationsand discussions Mr Gerhard Gericke: Eskom Delegates Leader explained that Eskom plays a role in the development of human capital. The sharing of knowledge then becomes a mutually beneficial partnership for industry and the VUT to assist in the creation of new knowledge stemming from research that will ultimately be siphoned to the relevant communities that will benefit from research that matters.

Vaal University of Technology leads in Research That Matters The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) has made significant strides and is aggressively researching avenues for green energy. To this end our academics from the Technology Station has also been privileged to have been part of the Climate Talks at the COP17 Summit with exhibits on the latest wind turbines technology.

The VUT is committed to research and development resulting in several approved research focus areas that are currently underway. This has led to international collaboration agreements for staff and student exchange programmes to advance research, innovation and partnerships. The VUT is working at a pace that sets us apart from other institutions of higher learning.

From a technology perspective, our wind turbines technology drew much anticipated interest at the exhibit of the Technological Innovation Agency (TIA) stand during the Cop17 Summit.

Furthermore, we are preparing for experiments of a totally new wind turbine, one that opens and closes to optimise recovery of power from wind. This is a world first and we have

Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger – The Centre for Sustainable Livelihoods’ vision is to use research to reduce poverty, malnutrition and household food insecurity in Africa.

Their mission is to deliver high-quality research that is relevant, challenging and stimulating.The nutrition strategies promote health and well-being in urban areas, and critical thinking is used in order to increase accredited research outputs and create breakthroughs and competitiveness in the field of study, both nationally and internationally.

CSL Director, Prof. OldewageTheron, checking patients’ files at Sharpeville Care for the Aged Centre

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Institute of Applied Electronics – A sustainable solar-driven hydrogen plant, using fuel cells, is currently being developed to supply power to rural communities and off-grid telecommunications sites. This involves hydrogen generation and storage using solar energy and regenerative fuel cells. Research into the application of photovoltaic cells also forms part of this research. Other research involves the dielectric heating of materials via radio frequency power.

Photovoltaic cells used to power the solar-hydrogen power plant on the roof of the VUT library building.

Materials Technology – Materials research is aimed at the development of new materials with specific properties for special uses, e.g. nano-materials, superconductors, light metals, etc., much important research on materials is also being done on the benefits of raw natural materials and their engineering applications, especially in trying to find the right material for specific technological applications. The latter is

more important at the Vaal University of Technology where one of our goals is the development of prototypes with commercial potential.

Ambio Environmental Management Laboratory – Preliminary results have confirmed the value of wetlands in improving the water quality prior to release into rivers. In addition the study has also provided valuable cost-effective solutions to ensure sustainability of the wetlands.

Innovative Product Development and Advanced Manufacturing Technology – The research focuses on the use of Additive

Manufacturing

platforms.

The group investigates key factors for competitive industrial product development and innovation in terms of utilisation of tools and procedures, organisational co-operation and parallel processes, as well as interdisciplinary teamwork.

Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), to determine the presence of contaminations inwater.

Water Research Initiatives – As South Africa is known to be a portable waterscarce country, our focus is to meet the challenges of increased industrial pollution of water aquifers. Testing and development of old and new techniques are used for the removal of dissolved substances from polluted waters. The VUT has established three groups to champion these projects.

Midvaal Water Treatment

to combine these technologies in future to offer a viable and efficient strategy to industry and the public sector.

Wetlands at Midvaal Water Treatment works

3D image scanned using robotic milling in high-density foam and then casted in bronze.

Environmental Pollution Group – The group has focused on qualitative research that is assessing the water quality and investigating the degree of contamination in terms of biological contaminants such as pesticides and antibiotic-resistant microbes.

In addition they have also investigated the use of biomass for the removal of heavy metals from industrial effluent. This strategy complements the membrane technology perfectly as it provides the opportunity to remove both high and low metal concentrations. It is intended

VUT student examining water samples using the high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) equipment.

Bioenergy – There is an increasing interest in studies that simultaneously address both environmental and energy issues. Most important among these studies is the generation of bioenergy from wastes, such as biogas production from wastewater. However, this method

is not very robust in reducing the toxic level of pollutants; hence there is a need to employ tertiary treatment methods further. The cost of operation is a major impediment for the wide use of tertiary methods such as solar photodegradation and adsorption. For the photodegradation our hope lies in the utilisation of free solar energy, while for the adsorption process the use of agricultural waste seems to be a panacea. The geographical advantage that Africa has is that the temperature favours the biogas production process and readily available solar irradiation favoursphotodegradation.

Breeding plants for climate change – One way in which research can mitigate climate change is to breed crops that will adapt to slow environmental changes. Therefore the training of students for the science and technology workforce in South Africa is imperative in addressing some key problems within sustainable agriculture and rural development. The energy value of the technology is the motivation for stakeholders to treat wastewater and subsequently clean the environment.

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Socially relevant research The VUT/Eskom Colloquium

the University’s mission to undertake research that impacts on people’s daily lives.

On the 3rd of November 2012, the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) hosted a VUT/Eskom Partnership Colloquium on “Applicable Research: Opportunities and Possibilities”. There were three focus areas: water and environment, engineering (in particular additive manufacturing) and health security.

Presenters came from the VUT, Eskom and international institutions.

Applicable research is based within a socio-economic context, addressing challenges within that environment.

At the VUT, located in Vanderbijlpark and incorporating the VUT Science and Technology Park in Sebokeng, this means considering issues such as growing unemployment, the shortage of skilled labour (particularly within technical fields) and the slowed growth in the manufacturing industry.

The colloquium theme is at the core of the VUT as an institution, relating back to

Other concerns include environmental problems, water pollution, waste manage­

ESKOM/VUT Cohort

ment and air quality – especially with the increase in informal settle­ ments. Partnerships and multi-stake­ holder collaboration result in new opportunities through interaction, cost efficiencies, resource sharing and the cumulative effect that results from momentum building.

The events of the day included an exciting programme with six inter­ na­­ tional presenters, revealing their astonishing research undertakings as well as presenters from ESKOM, the VUT staff members and postgraduate students.

Community Project at Thuto Lore High School The community project was to promote research, informing students that learning doesn’t only end with anational diploma or BTech degree.

The postgraduate students were made aware that they can continue with their studies, and in addition if they academically perform well, they can obtain funding. Students were also made aware of how much this country needs researchers especially in the field of Science.

The mentees were divided into two groups and was given two classes.

One class had the Biotechnologyand Engineering; the other class had the Chemistry and Human Science students. In each class, mentees presented for an hour and thereafter mentees rotated classes.

Learners showed interest and were eager to learn and participate.

Students and mentors who presented to the learners.

An Inter-Institutional Graphic Design Student Research Seminar The first inter-institutional research seminar between the VUT and the TUT senior graphic design students organised by Kate Chmela-Jones (Senior Lecturer: Graphic Design) took place at the Department of Visual Arts & Design on the 10thof September 2012. The theme of this colloquium was simply Research and Inquiry in Visual Communication with the aim to allow students and staff to discuss and present their completed research and research-in-progress, to benchmark their work at an inter-institutional seminar, and to open a dialogue for further research collaborations with the staff and students from the TUT.

Riaan Wilmans (BTech Multimedia Design, TUT) presenting his paper “Towards a possible use of Digital Media is Sustainable Communication”.

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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS postgraduate level studies. In addition, the centre will act as a hub from which to support and service the community, educational institutions and industry.

In addition, the French Ministry of Education has committed to find placements for qualified experts for more than three years.

International researcher visits the Vaal University of Technology Professor Dan Remenyi of the St School of Systems and Data Studies at Trinity College in Dublin and a Visiting Academic Fellow at Henley Business School in the United Kingdom visited the Vaal University of Technology in August 2012. He works in both research methodology and the sociology of research in which he teaches and researches. He works extensively with research degree candidates and supervisesat both doctoral and master’s level. Professor Remenyi’s research has been published in some 60 peer-reviewed papers in several top journals in the UK. His ISJ paper was voted one of the 50 most influential papers in the IS field.

Professor Remenyi shared his vast research experience with more than 60 VUT staff members and postgraduate students by conducting a one-day seminar titled “The End Game”at the IsakSteyl Stadium. The seminar focused on writing up the research dissertation or thesis and getting a paper published.

location at the tip of southern Gauteng, (the only UoT) and our relevance to both industry and community.

Prof. J. Surujlal, Prof. C. Moloi, Prof.

D. Remenyi and Ms G. Msutfu

A boost for research as new venture launches at the VUT Schneider Electrical, global specialist in energy management, has teamed up with the French Ministry of Education and the VUT to launch a training centre aimed at developing programmes that will train technicians in the fields of energy, electricity and maintenance of automated systems.

The VUT was chosen as the institution of choice to pilot the training centre and enjoys the support of the French Embassy in South Africa.The purpose of the training centre is to provide a range of programmes in the field of energy, electricity automation and renewable energies from basic certificate through to advanced certificate that will be an equivalent to university graduate and

A technician demonstrates to Prof.

Mabuza (Executive Dean: Applied and Computer Sciences) how the machinery operates.

The French-South African-Schneider Electric Education Centre is not only a landmark for our University, but also a landmark for Gauteng and for our country. The establishment of the French-South African-Schneider Electric Education Centre is indeed one of the shifts that reflect our new ambition and vision. Coupled with the objectives of ASGISA, and lately, the ten national priorities of the country, you can start to see how we are connecting the dots between our

The audience who attended the launch of the French-South African-Schneider Electric Education Centre were staff from the VUT, individuals from the French Embassy and government organisations (such as the DHET).

In the third and final year a series of postgraduate and exchange programmes will be developed focusing on projects that are beneficial to all stakeholders,e.g. the envisaged signing of a collaboration agreement with EM Normadie focusing on student and staff exchanges and joined research programmes.

Management Sciences Research Colloquium On the 8thof November 2012, the Faculty of Management hosted a research colloquium at the Emerald Resort & Casino. The theme of the event was “Come tell us” and the objective was to encourage members of staff to share their field of interest to enable the Faculty to build a solid research capacity. This is, amongst others, a milestone for the Faculty as it was the first time the Faculty hosted such an event..

The Vice-Chancellor (Prof. I. Moutlana) with the Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI) team, and the French-South AfricanSchneider Electric guest.

Researchers showcased their work over three sessions where they clearly pointed out the challenges, achievements, experiences and lessons learnt throughout their research journey. The topics ranged from banking services, sports, education, marketing, accounting, labour relations to name but a few. The event drew panellists who shared their experiences and gave constructive criticism to the presenters. The panel shared their experiences with regards to research and emphasised the forging of new research links, not to think small and look at the gains of attending conferences. They also mentioned that research is a path which leads to bigger things, is an opportunity to grow and experience things as well as a key to new relationships.

Dr David Pooe (Faculty: Management Sciences) Prof. J. Surujlal (Faculty: Management Sciences) sitting on the panel

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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

Creating new knowledge by producing more researchers

committed and knowledgeable scholars, who are still on a journey, but have experienced the doctoral process in their own right.

VUT-SANTRUST PhD Development Programme

on the successful completion of the programme. This fits into the corporate strategy to broaden the VUT research base and to fast track the development programmes for pre-doctoral candidates.

The PhD Proposal Development Pro­ gramme is facilitated by SANTRUST, an international legal entity located in South Africa. SANTRUST has entered into partnership with the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to support the VUT’s vision towards the realisation of higher levels of academic qualifications for existing academic staff members.

The programme consists of approxi­ mately six modules spread over six weeks of contact learning research methodology, offered at a doctoral level. The programme is facilitated through workshops and conferences.

The important consideration for candidates is that doctoral candidates should ideally have a supervisor or cosupervisor.

The VUT Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park, in conjunction with the Southern Gauteng Regional Innovation Forum, was officially opened by the Minister of Science and Technology: Ms Naledi Pandor on the 4thof June 2012 at our Educity campus in Sebokeng.

A celebratory function was held at the VUT to acknowledge 21 candidates

At the end of the programme, these researchers would be experienced,

Delegates were offered a tour of the Science Park and live demonstrations

VUT/SANTRUST Cohort

VUT Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park

kept them astound at the latest inno­ vation and technology that the Vaal University of Technology has developed.

The state-of-the-art, cutting-edge tech­ nology and designs that have been developed by the VUT have already been patented to protect our intellectual property.

The aim of the Science Park is to contribute to the creation of jobs and social and economic benefits since universities are tasked with the primary purpose of creating new scientific knowledge that benefit our national and regional development objectives.

Minister Pandor said that it was a great pleasure to be in the presence of current and future-thought leaders, knowledge generators and problem solvers who can and must assist in solving our socio-economic problems. She added that the event can be an important catalyst in creating further interest in science and technology and the benefits it can bring to society. A science park and incubator within the southern Gauteng Region, this initiative will support innovation by transforming new ideas into new products, services and processes as science parks are key components of our innovation system. Science parks hold such promise to encourage entrepreneurship both inside and outside of universities.

Ms Naledi Pandor(Minister of Science and Technology) with Prof. Moutlana (Vice-Chancellor & Principal) and Prof. D.J. de Beer (Executive Director: Technology Transfer & Innovation) on a tour of the Science Park.

International accolade for Prof. Deon de Beer Recognition for one’s hard work, commitment and dedication to one’s trade is always an opportunity to conquer new barriers and reach for greater heights. Professor Deon de Beer: Executive Director Technology Transfer and Innovation received a World Recognition Award at an international conference held in Leiria, Portugal at the end of last year.

The award was in recognition of his outstanding work and achievements as an academic as well as for his contribution towards industry in the field of additive manufacturing. Prof.

de Beer is also a member of the organising committee of the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (Rapdasa) conference for innovation and cutting edge technology that the VUT, on behalf of Rapdasa, together with its collaborators hosted the biggest conference of its kind in South Africa in Vanderbijlpark in November 2011.

With his vast experience and expertise, we have no doubt that Prof. de Beer has the creative capacity to accelerate innovation and product delivery of prototyping and manufacturing designs through our Technology Transfer and Innovation Centre in adding significant value not only in South Africa but internationally.

Prof. I. Gibson from Singapore and Prof. P. Bartolo presenting Prof. D. de Beer’s awards.

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Unit

HIGHER DEGREES

Postgraduate Studies includes all academic and professional programmes which require student achievement beyond the undergraduate level in any field, generally leading to the award of a master’s or doctorate (PhD) degree.

We administrate all postgraduate admissions and registration into the various programmes, and we continuously try to improve the registration process.

All resolutions taken at the Higher Degrees Committee meeting are kept on record, in our department and we share these resolution with all Supervisors and Promoters.

We consider all matters that may arise in the course of the postgraduate work of any registered postgraduate student, including special requests, financial queries and other study related difficulties.

Objectives

Registrations

Grow postgraduate numbers to 700 students.

During 2012 the HDU has registered 322 students new and old.

Grow the National Diploma and BTech students into further study.

Increase the number of awards outside focus areas and institutes.

Monitor and evaluate the postgraduate awards on a continued base, which will assist the students to fund essential services, namely language editing and statistical services, and to assist in paying for printing and binding of dissertation/thesis.

Benchmark against other institutions.

Monitor, evaluate and improve postgraduate registration at the VUT.

Old students submitted their progress reports to enable us to monitor and evaluate their progress.

Sum of Total Registrations

2010

2011

2012

Applied and Computer Sciences

63

71

93

Engineering and Technology

65

74

63

Human Sciences

66

60

67

Management Sciences

125

139

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Grand Total

319

344

322

Centralise postgraduate administration.

Ensure that postgraduate students have access to appropriate and relevant information.

Support postgraduate development programmes at central level.

Postgraduate Development for 2012 The Higher Degrees Unit hosted the Postgraduate Induction Programme for first year postgraduate students in April 2012 for this year.

The objective of the Postgraduate Induction Programme is to ensure that all students receive optimal support in their journey from the initiation until the completion of their postgraduate studies. If the VUT, were to excel in its service to postgraduate students through support in ways that demonstrate the institution’s ability to increase its postgraduate student numbers both at intake and output levels, such an intervention becomes a necessity.

Our overall total students for 2012 are as follows: Republic of South Africa: MTech

207

International: MTech

88

Republic of South Africa: DTech

15

International: DTech

12

Postgraduate graduates Sum of Total Graduates

2010

2011

2012

Applied and Computer Sciences

5

10

8

Engineering and Technology

1

12

3

Human Sciences

6

3

4

Management Sciences

3

3

7

15

28

22

Grand Total

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GRADUATES 2012

Farah, A.M.

Applied Sciences

Pholosi, A.

Course MTech: Chemistry

MTech: Chemistry

Modification of edge plane pyrolytic graphite electrode (EPPGE) with Prussian blue as a mediator on carbon nanotube materials through sequential deposition method Development of a method for selective removal of Caesium from waste water in the presence of mixed alkali metals

Ledwaba, I.P.

MTech: Chemistry

Phytochemical screening of Senecio aureus species

Ngema, S.L.

MTech: Chemistry

Competitive bio sorption of a mixture of cationic dyes from a multi-component solution using a modified cone powder

Thema, F.T.M.

MTech: Chemistry

Synthesis, characterization and functionalization of carbon Nanotubes for separation of Water soluble organic compounds.

Matsie, S.S.

MTech: Chemistry

Impact of Metallurgical industry pollution in water

Takaidza, S. Rimayi, C.C.

MTech: Biotechnology

The effect of biofouling on a reverse osmosis membrane purification system at Sasol, Sasolburg

MTech: Biotechnology

Influence of matrix effect on selected organochlorine pesticideresiduesin water and sediment from Jukskei River: Gauteng, South Africa

Management Sciences

Student

Student

Course

Mofoka, M.A.

MTech: Human Resources Management

The role services capes on spectator attendance in selected soccer stadiums in Gauteng

Redda, E.H.

MTech: Marketing

Customer perceptions of technology-based banking services quality and their relationship to customer satisfaction and loyalty

Chalmers, J.

MTech: Human Resources Management

Educator’s Perceptions of Operational Competencies Required in Public Schools

Mofokeng, T.E.

MTech: Marketing

Team identification, sports spectators’ motives and repurchasing intentions amongst Generation-Y students’ was approved

Mareka, T.T.

MTech: Marketing

Black Generation Y students’ attitudes and purchase intentions towards store versus manufacturer brands

Rabale, E.M.

MTech: Marketing

Wentzel, C.B.

MTech: Business Administration

Malan, J.

MTech: Marketing

Salient image attribute and choice behaviour among consumers in restaurants in the Vaal Region

Omoruyi, O.

MTech: Logistics

The impact of logistics activities in small and medium enterprises in the Emfuleni municipal district: a strategic approach.

Mehlo, M.J.

MTech: Civil Engineering

Modelling of water quality characteristics along a reticulation systems: A case study of Modimolle reticulation network

Akinwunmi, A.F.

MTech: Electrical Engineering

Optimisation of hydrogen usage in proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Sponsorship effectiveness: Consumer recall, recognition and perceptions of official sponsorship and ambush marketing in the 2010 FIFA World Cup An amended title to ‘Evaluation Job Satisfaction and Job Insecurity within an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firm in South Africa’ has been presented by the faculty

Moloto, L.H.

MTech: Chemistry

Reduction of ferric and ferrous compounds in the presence of activated carbon using mechanical alloying

Phahlane, M.H.

MTech: Civil Engineering

Effect of Land-Use Change on traffic Peak Hour Factor

Ramotshehoa, M.C.

MTech: Biotechnology

The Environmental Impact of Storm water from an Inland Refinery on the Taaibosch Spruit

Van Tonder, P.J.M.

Nutrition education programme for pregnant women in Southern Gauteng

Optimisation of the water, temperature and voltage management on a regenerative fuel cell

Zwane, E.M.M.

MTech: Food Service Management

MTech: Electrical Engineering

MTech: Tourism and Hospitality Management

MTech: Electrical Engineering

Optimisation of the hydrogen pressure control in a regenerative proton exchange membrane fuel cell

Maloi, R.

An approach to integrate visitors’ behaviour as a key driver in developing tourism marketing and planning strategies in the Vaal Region

Burger, M. Inyang, E.E.

MTech: Industrial Engineering

Stress modelling of Welded Titanium alloy (grade 5) pipes

Matjeka, N.S.

MTech: Tourism and Hospitality Management

Analysing residents’ perceived image of the Vaal Region as a tourism destination

Tsumane, L.C.

MTech: Electrical Engineering

Design and development of an IGBT controlled inductive heater

Tshivhase, M.L.

MTech: Food Services Management

Nutritional adequacy of menus in an elderly care centre in Sharpeville

Schoeman, R.M.

MTech: Electrical Engineering

Design and development of an automated temperature controller for curing ovens

Perceived success of Fashion Entrepreneurs in the Vaal Region

Mapikitla, D.

MTech: Civil Engineering

Development of Pavement Management Systems for Road Network Maintenance

Endogenous knowledge systems: a comparative study between indigenous and modern food processing techniques in Zimbabwe

Amoo, A.O.

MTech: Electrical Engineering

Solar driven hydrogen generation for a fuel cell power plant

Nkhahle Rapita, A.M. MTech: Fashion Mwadiwa, A.I.C.

DTech: Food Services Management

Engineering & Technology

Faculty

Human Sciences

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HIGHER DEGREES UNIT

NRF Funding 20 students x R35 000 = R700 000 – BTECH – Innovation 20 students x R20 000 = R400 000 BTECH – Free Standing Block Grant (Naledi Pandor) 10 students x R35 000 = R350 000 BTECH – Scarce skills block grant 6 students x R40 000= R240 000 MASTERS – Free standing block grant 8 students x R60 000 = R480 000 MASTERS – Scarce skills block grant

Postgraduate Forum HDU has established a Postgraduate Forum, for the purpose of interacting with the students and to discuss their problems they encounter with their studies.

Three sessions have thus far been conducted.

The committee members for the forum are: Mr O. Ayodeji Ms T. Nyathela Mr F. Moagi Ms H. Chiloane Mr K. Pule Mr K. Lesuthu Mr M. Phafane Ms M.A. Manama Mr H. Mokgope The committee membership is subject to change.

The committee is busy in compiling a constitution and in the near future, will also elect members who will be attending the Rectorate meetings on behalf of postgraduate students.

Postgraduate Induction Programme

Proposals approved in 2012 name

The following programme was offered in the Engineering Department Friday

TOPICS

Facilitators

Choosing a topic SESSION 1 Purpose and philosophy of scientific research 4 May Internet searching skills Ethics 2012 How to approach your project

L.M.Masu K. du Bruyn

SESSION 2 Thesis layout Referencing methods 11 May Experimental design Writing a proposal 2012

O. Aoyi / M.M. Ndege R.W. Salim / L.M. Masu

The following programme is still conducted by the Faculty of Management and Human Sciences Date (2012)

Unit

Presenters

RESARCH TOPIC

SUPERVISOR

CO-SUPERVISOR

Akach, J.W.J.P.

MTech: Chemical Engineering

Solar photocalalytic degradation and adsorption of emerging pharmaceutical contaminants.

Ochieng, A. Prof.

Onyango, S. Prof.

Apollo, S.O.

MTech: Chemical Engineering

Biodegrading and photocatalytictreatment of industrial wastewater

Aoyi, O. Prof.

Onyango, S. Prof.

Baloyi, S.J.

MTech: Chemical Engineering

Photocatalytic degradation and anaerobic degradation of distillery wastewater

Aoyi, O. Prof.

Bekker, S.W.

MTech: Information and Communication Technology

Development of a stereo lithography slicing algorithm of an entry level 3D printer

Conradie, P. Dr

Janse van Rensburg, J.F. Dr

Bout, W.

MTech: Chemistry

Synthesis of soluble nitrogen-based complexes and their application in cross coupling reactions.

Nelana, S.M. Dr

Mtunzi, F.M. Dr

Brown, A.

MTech: Information and Communication Technology

Development of a stereo lithography slicing algorithm of an entry level 3D printer

Conradie, P. Dr

De Beer, D.J. Prof.

Bvuma, K.

MTech: Logistics

The implementation of green supply chain management: Minimising environmental risk in the South African manganese and phosphate mining industry.

Pooe, R.I.D. Dr

Mathu, K.M. Dr

Chaha, D.F.

MTech: Biosciences

The use of constructed wetland of treat high saline cooling water blow don wastewater in the power industry

Stegman, P. Dr

Van Wyk, C.S. Ms

Chauke, S.

MTech: Chemistry

Application of membrane processes in separation and recovery of dendrimetric metal catalysts

Nelana, S.M. Dr

Modise, S.J. Prof.

Chauke, T.

MTech: Chemistry

Isolation and elucidation of the main chemical constituents from Combopogon Excavates and the investigation of their antmicrobial activities

Modise, S.J. Prof.

Sipamla, A.M. Prof.

Chinomona, E.

DTech: Human Resources Management

Effects of organisational politics, employee perceptions of quality and organisational commitment on turnover intentions in Zimbabwe SMEs

Dhurup, M. Prof.

Joubert, P.A. Dr

Djeumen, J.S.

MTech: Electrical Engineering

Development and Implementation of a Virtual Laboratory for Fundamental Power Systems

Nicolae, D.V. Prof.

Le Roux, B.J. Me

M. Pillay P. Mendonidis

dISCIPLINE

14 Apr

Orientation into Research

Prof. J. Surujlal

5 May

The Research Enquiry process

Prof. C. Moloi

26 May

Selection of Topic

Prof. M. Dhurup, Prof. J. Surujlal, Dr R.I.D. Pooe, Dr P.A. Joubert

23 Jun

Using databases for the Literature search

Ms K. de Bruyn

28 Jul

Using relevant literature to Write the Research Proposal

Prof. M. Dhurup, Prof. J. Surujlal

18 Aug

The Research Proposal – Critical Aspects

Prof. J. Surujlal, Prof. M. Dhurup

8 Sep

Data Collection Methods – Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

Ms C. Downing

22 Sep

Fine tuning the Proposal

Prof. M. Dhurup, Prof. J. Surujlal, Dr R.I.D. Pooe, Dr P.A. Joubert

Du Plessis, N.

MTech: Public Relations Management

An investigation of online social media usage at a printed press company: a public relations perspective

Moloi, K.C. Prof.

OksuityscsMunyawiri, A. Ms

20 Oct

Development of Questionnaires

Prof. M. Dhurup

Habile, S.I.

MTech: Biosciences

Enzymatic extraction of essential oils from a corn nuts

Padayachee, T. Prof.

Reddy, P. Mr

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dISCIPLINE

RESARCH TOPIC

SUPERVISOR

CO-SUPERVISOR

name

dISCIPLINE

RESARCH TOPIC

SUPERVISOR

MTech: Biotechnology

‘Preliminary investigations of certain aspects which make the encroacher plant Seraphim plumosum so successful in certain parts of South Africa’ to ‘Germination, pollination and genetic diversity studies of Seriphiumplumosum – a grassland encroacher’

MTech: Information and Communication Technology

Practising Critical Systems Thinking: An application in computer network module development

MTech: Information & Communication Technology

The use of agile systems development methodologies in tertiary student software development projects

Conradie, P. Dr

Koloko, M.B.

MTech: Human Resource Management

The effect of working capital management on the profitability of small retail

Okubena, O. Mr

Joubert, P.A. Dr

Da Rocha R.

MTech: Information & Communication Technology

The use of social networking services to enhance the learning experience and academic performance of tertiary level learners

Conradie, P. Dr

Lombard, A. Ms

MTech: Biotechnology

Antimycobacterial activity of synthetic compounds isolated from South Africa Medicinal Plants against Mycobacterium tubecolosis

Van Wyk, C.S. Ms

Job Seeker’s perceptions of the P-NET website as an e-recruitment tool in South Africa

Grobler, B. Prof.

Joubert, P.A. Dr

Mosia, M.E.

MTech: Chemistry

Treatment of water in a power industry using selected membrane process

Modise, S.J. Prof

Hadebe, M.

Joubert, A.G.

Kafilongo, K.W.M.

Ledwaba, E.R.

Pillay, M. Prof

Conradie, P. Dr

CO-SUPERVISOR

Mapokgole, J.B.

MTech: Industrial Engineering

Optimisation of dynamic aggregate production scheduling, in a selected companies in Gauteng

Tengen, T.B. Dr

Campbell, H. Dr

Matsheke, O.T.

MTech: Human Resources Management

The influence of entrepreneurial related programmes on student intentions to venture new business creation

Dhurup, M. Prof.

Joubert, P.A. Dr

Mazadzi, O.

MTech: Human Resources Management

Cost and benefits of ABC in SA Steel manufacturing companies

Ziemerink, J.E.E. Dr

Mdluli, G.S.

DTech: Human Resources Management

Development a formula for the comparison of athletics performances across gender, age and event boundaries based on South African standards

Moloi, K.C. Prof.

Joubert, P.A. Dr

Mokgope, H.D.

MTech: Biotechnology

The present growth medium used commercially for growing Spirulina, such as Zarrouk’s medium and schlosser medium were found to be expensive, which in turn results in the high price of Spirulina products

Stegmann, P. Dr

Van Wyk, C.S. Ms

Mokalane, J.S.

MTech: Metallurgical Engineering

Laser lending of High Strength Aluminium Alloy AA2024 and AA6082

Mendonidis, P. Prof. Sciamarella, F.

Mokoena, C.M.

MTech: Cost & Management Accounting

Evaluation the effect of safety mechanism on the production cost at the New Vaal Colliery

Okubena, O. Mr

Joubert, P.A. Dr

More, K.T.

MTech: Biotechnology

The screening for endocrine disrupting compounds in the Vaal Triangle water

Stegmann, P. Dr

Van Wyk, C.S. Ms Sipamla, A.M. Prof

Stegmann, P. Dr

Gaede, R.J. Prof.

Mativandlela, P. Dr

Lesuthu, K.

MTech: Human Resources Management

Lotz, M.S.

MTech: Electronic Optimisation of entry-level 3D printers to Engineering improve the quality of printed products

Pienaar, H.C. vZ. Prof.

De Beer, D.J. Prof

Motloi, T.S.

MTech: Biotechnology

Enzymatic extraction of avocado oil

Padayachee, T. Prof.

Maati, O.J.

MTech: Civil Engineering

Anaerobic co-digestion of abattoir and textile industry wastewater.

Ndege, M Prof

Aoyi, AO Prof

Naile, I.M.

Mahlako, N.O.

The effect of consecutive retrenchments on the unemployment rate: A study in the South African Mining Industry

Motivation among academic employees at a University of Technology in Southern Gauteng

Van Zyl, Y. Dr

MTech: Human Resources Management

MTech: Human Resources Management

Sekatane, M.B. Dr

Joubert, P.A. Dr

An investigation of corporate social investments’ contribution to the brand image of a financial institution in Alexandra

Oksiutycz, A. Mrs

MTech: Logistics

Pooe, R.I.D. Dr

MTech: Hospitality, Tourism & PR Management

Moloi, K.C. Prof.

Improving the effectiveness of procurement practices within municipalities in Gauteng, South Africa

NdongNtoutoume, A.G.

Biotechnology and Microbiology with immense socio-economic impacts on the lives of millions of people primarily in African countries

Nemudzivhadi, L.

MTech: Human Resources Management

Empowerment and job satisfaction of employees within a public sector organisation Van Zyl, Y. Dr in Northern Gauteng

Joubert, P.A. Dr

Pillay, M. Prof

Ngcobo, M.H.

MTech: Human Resources Management

An evaluation of the implementation of the balanced scorecard in the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury

Mafini, C. Mr

Makhubele, D.

Manzi, S.

MTech: Biotechnology

Stegmann, P. Dr

Pooe, R.I.D. Dr

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dISCIPLINE

RESARCH TOPIC

SUPERVISOR

CO-SUPERVISOR

Nguluta, M.

MTech: Biotechnology

Genetic diversity analysis and determination of calcium oxalate crystals in South African Taro (colocassia esculenta)accessions.

Nyaka, I.C.

MTech: Human Resources Management

Perceptions of Security Officers on their participation in decision making: A case of a security Firm

Pooe, R.I.D. Dr

Okusolobu, T.O.

MTech: Human Resources Management

The effect of human resources practices on employee turnover in small and medium Enterprises (SME’s) in Sunnyside, Pretoria

Grobler, B.R. Prof.

Joubert, P.A. Dr

Onyango, F.O.

MTech: Civil Engineering

Rubber tyre and plastic wastes use in asphalt concrete pavement

Wanjala, S. Dr

Ndege, M. Prof.

OukamTayou, G.S.

MTech: Civil Engineering

Evaluating of the narrow gauge railway system against standard gauge for the best performance railway system in South Africa

Ndege, M.M. Prof.

Salim, W.R.Dr.

Ozemoya, A.O.

MTech: Electrical Engineering

Controlling of PV module’s surface temperature to ensure high conversation efficiency

Swart, A.J. Dr

Pienaar, H.C. vZ. Prof.

Nziu, P.K.

MTech: Mechanical Engineering

Characterisations and flowability of Titunium Grade 5 alloy powders

Masu, L.M. Prof.

Labuschagne, D. Dr

Paduri, V.

DTech: Information & Communication Technology

The use of m-learning to enhance the academic performance of tertiary learning

Conradie, P. Dr

De Beer, D.J. Prof.

Rankapola, E.

MTech: Information & Communication Technology

The use of podcasting revision lectured in improving tertiary level learners’ academic performance

Conradie, P. Dr

Lombard, A. Ms

Seadira, T.W.P.

MTech: Chemical Engineering

Acid Mine Drainage Treatment in a constructed Wetland containing natural zeolite and kaolin

Aoyi, O. Prof.

Steenekamp, N.K.

MTech: Mechanical Engineering

Structural performance of KAT-7’s ball screw raceway in the elastic region Subjected to Alugongo, A.A. Prof. Masu, L.M. Prof. varying loads

Thathana, M.G.

MTech: Biotechnology

Aflatoxin contamination of maize

Pillay, M. Prof.

Murage, H. Dr

Tsepetsi, T.K.

MTech: Human Resources Management

Effects of supervisors’ leadership styles on job satisfaction in the logistics industry

Dhurup, M. Prof.

Joubert, P.A. Dr

Van Rensburg, N.

MTech: Electrical Engineering

Technology development of a maximum power point tracker for regenerative fuel cells

Pienaar, H.C. vZ. Prof.

Van Tonder, P.J.M.

MTech: Electrical Engineering

Development of 3D inkjet printing heads for high viscosity liquids

Pienaar, H.C. vZ. Prof.

De Beer, D.J. Prof.

Pillay M. Prof.

Adebola, P. Dr

Van Zyl, Y. Dr

The Higher Degrees Unit Plan The HDU is planning to host a conference for Supervisors in 2013.

HDU is planning a partnership to collaborate with the University of Johannesburg.

Dr Johnson is going to meet with Prof. Pam Ryan from Unisa to assist with the Business system.

The HDU will host an information day for postgraduate students on 13 March 2013, where information about registration and study processes will be shared.

The Higher Degrees Guide (HDG) will be developed to include information about postgraduate studies that will guide students with regard to; supervisor acquisition, proposal writing, research and other important facets of their studies. The guide will be distributed to students at the 2013 Information Day.

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Higher Degrees

Technology Transfer & Innovation (TTI)

Dr Bernadette Johnson

Ms Mamohale Dimema

Prof. Deon de Beer

Executive Director: Research Email: bernadette@vut.ac.za

Ms Zelda van Wyk Senior Administrator: Research T: (016) 950 9531 Email: zeldavw@vut.ac.za

Coordinator: Higher Degrees Unit Email: mamohaled@vut.ac.za

Executive Director: TTI Email: deond@vut.ac.za / ddebeer@iclix.co.za

Ms Beatrice Lekota Registration: Higher Degrees Email: beatrice@vut.ac.za

Mr Jan Jooste HEAD: Iscor Innovation Centre Email: jhj@vut.ac.za/ jan@enerqitech.com

Ms Beatrice Toti Ms Chantelle Sonnekus

Prof. C. Moloi Faculty of Human Sciences

Prof. O. Aoyi

Mr. M. Mtombeni

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Department: Corporate Communications

Research Development Officer Email: son@vut.ac.za

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