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ORDER OF PROCEDURE
Emergency and Fire Plans during Graduations 14 DECEMBER 2021 AT 13:30
1. In the event of an emergency and/or fire: • • • • • •
The presiding official (Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice-Chancellor) will make an announcement requesting guests, graduands and staff to keep calm and remain seated; The Ushers will assist guests to proceed to the nearest Emergency exits in order to evacuate the Great Hall in an orderly fashion; Emergency exit signs are visible in red above all exit doors situated on your left and right hand sides as well as the back of the Hall; The Ushers will assist the elderly and disabled guests out of the building; The academic procession on stage must exit through the back stage door; Once outside the Great Hall all guests, graduands and staff must proceed to the main assembly point on the piazza.
The audience will rise as the academic procession enters the hall and will remain standing until the Chancellor is in place The Chancellor will constitute the congregation The Chancellor will welcome the graduands, diplomates and guests Address to the congregation Conferment of degrees and granting of diplomas The President of Convocation will address the graduates The Chancellor will dissolve the congregation The audience will stand while Ihele is played
2. In the event of a Bomb threat All bomb threats will be treated as real in order to protect lives and property and the premises will be evacuated immediately.
Members of the audience are requested to stand while the academic procession leaves the hall and not to leave the hall before the end of the ceremony.
IMPORTANT NOTICE In the event of load-shedding or power cuts, the Great Hall may become totally dark until the generator comes into operation.
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OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT
Chancellor DR NJ DLAMINI MBChB (Natal) DBL (Unisa) MBA (Witwatersrand) IEC (USA)
DEAN: PROFESSOR I VALODIA BCom (Unisa) BCom Hons (Natal) MSc (Lancaster) DEcon (KwaZulu-Natal)
Vice-Chancellor and Principal PROFESSOR Z VILAKAZI BSc (Manchester) MSc PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf FAAS
Master of Business Administration
Chairman of Council MR I SHONGWE BA (Wesleyan) MPhil (Oxford)
BALOYI, Nhlamulo Goodman PROJECT REPORT: Implementing Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises' development services platform to collaborate with experienced graduates in South Africa BRINK, Eugene Cornelius PROJECT REPORT: Factors affecting job performance of software developers in Gauteng, South Africa CARRIM, Waseem Ahmed PROJECT REPORT: Evaluation of an Employment Guarantee to address youth unemployment: a case study of young people participating in Community Work Programmes in Gauteng province, South Africa DE BEER, Ricardo PROJECT REPORT: International Fisher Effect and purchasing power parity: the case of the South African Rand and US Dollar DJOMGOUE TCHOKOUAGNI, Leonel PROJECT REPORT: The efficacy of procurement policies in the public health care system in South Africa
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) PROFESSOR R OSMAN BA (Witwatersrand) HDipEd BEd (Unisa) MEd PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) PROFESSOR L MORRIS BSc (Hons) (Witwatersrand) DPhil (Oxford) FRSSA FAAS MASSAf Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Systems and Operations) PROFESSOR IR JANDRELL BSc (Eng) GDE PhD (Witwatersrand) IntPE(SA) PrEng FSAAE FSAIEE SMIEEE
Registrar MS CG CROSLEY BA HDipEd (Witwatersrand) BEd Hons (Unisa) MEd (Witwatersrand)
Dean of Student Affairs MR JAP SEPTEMBER BA MPhil (Cape Town)
DOTI, Mamello Vitalina PROJECT REPORT: Transformational leadership and employee engagement at CHAL hospitals in Lesotho DEANS OF THE FACULTIES DUNN, Darryl PROJECT REPORT: An analysis of the impact of financial illiteracy in the South African emerging consumer market FADAL, Muhammed Khalid PROJECT REPORT: Value creation through competitive intelligence by small businesses in South Africa GANASRAM, Amith Lalman PROJECT REPORT: An OEM perspective of aftermarket parts for capital mining equipment in South Africa GHIRDARI, Sumesh PROJECT REPORT: Healthcare professionals' experiences in private practice of point-of-care testing for diabetic patients in Gauteng GILIKA, Larona Motlatsi PROJECT REPORT: Beauty pageantry and corporate social investment in Botswana GOVENDER, Prinola PROJECT REPORT: Factors influencing customer perceptions towards the adoption of digital banking channels in South Africa
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management PROFESSOR I VALODIA BCom (Unisa) BCom Hons (Natal) MSc (Lancaster) DEcon (KwaZulu-Natal) Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment PROFESSOR T MAJOZI BScEng(UND) MScEng(UND) PhD (UMIST) CEng PrEng FIChemE FAAS MASSAf FWISA FSAAE Faculty of Health Sciences PROFESSOR SA MADHI MBBCh MMed PhD (Witwatersrand) FCPaeds(SA) Faculty of Humanities PROFESSOR G STEVENS BA (Cape Town) BA Psych Hons MPsych (Western Cape) DLitt et Phil (Unisa) Faculty of Science PROFESSOR N CHETTY BSc Hons (Natal) MS PhD (Urbana-Champaign) MSAIP MASSAf President of Convocation S BOLON BA Hons MA (Witwatersrand)
HLABATHI, Katekani Vincent PROJECT REPORT: Business model innovation in South African companies under the changing post-COVID-19 world of work
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JACOBS, Jef Andreas PROJECT REPORT: A qualitative investigation of the mindsets and behaviours that are necessary for cultivating data driven decision making within organisations
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
KASIYAMHURU, Iris PROJECT REPORT: The effects of ethical practices on the profitability of firms in South Africa
DEAN: PROFESSOR G STEVENS BA (Cape Town) BA Psych (Hons) MPsych (Western Cape) DLitt et Phil (Unisa)
Master of Arts Social Development MTILENI, Prudence Phikiwe RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the Perceptions of recovering substance users with regard to aftercare in New Eersterust
KGANAKGA, Khomotso Solomon PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating the use of 4IR technologies in Limpopo province agricultural sector KORTE, Maude PROJECT REPORT: An evaluation of the effectiveness of financial inclusion programmes in the South African financial sector LEPAN, Quincy Nectarios PROJECT REPORT: Leadership in a strategy implementation project office in South Africa MAITHUFI, Marang Norah PROJECT REPORT: Product innovation strategies that support an organisation's reset business strategy MAKGALE, Joas Moabi Seatile PROJECT REPORT: Participation of previously disadvantaged people in the export of agricultural commodities MAKHAFOLA, Kelebogile Eleanor Rosebud PROJECT REPORT: Employer brand activities for effective responses to gig economies in South Africa MANABALALA, Matshidiso Magdeline PROJECT REPORT: A combined assurance model to promote integrated reporting in Limpopo Provincial Treasury MASEMULA, Floyd Samson PROJECT REPORT: Impact of safety leading indicators on workplace safety conditions at a selected mine and the influence of this on workplace safety outcomes MASHABA, Constance Matshaga PROJECT REPORT: Exploring opportunities and challenges on the consumption of colour cosmetics and make-up products by black women in South Africa MATLI, Mmasechaba PROJECT REPORT: A private education business model for township students in Gauteng schools MATSAFU, Kgosietsile Thato PROJECT REPORT: The socio-economic role of impact investments in South Africa MBELE, Nosimilo Cornelia PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating the economic potential of aquaculture farming: a case of Tilapia fish MHLANGA, Sylvia Shingaidzo PROJECT REPORT: Entrepreneurial traits among university students in South Africa MHLONGO, Kanya PROJECT REPORT: Developing an effective change management framework for agile projects in South Africa MISTRY, Karishma PROJECT REPORT: The feasibility of telemedicine based consultation in the primary health care sector in Johannesburg MMESI, Lesotla Benjamin PROJECT REPORT: A comparative study of housing affordability in South Africa using the adjusted Debt-Service Ratio and Price-Income Approach
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MMOLOKE, Kgosietsile Keoagile PROJECT REPORT: Inclusion of persons with disability in the South African mining industry MOHOLI, Bonolo PROJECT REPORT: Assessing the Influence of Mobile Internet in Aiding Job Seeking for lower-Income Earners in Alexandra, Gauteng - South Africa MOKHOTHU, Thato PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating the influence of wool, cotton and fish exports on economic growth in Lesotho MOKOBI, Zamaswazi Vuyiswa PROJECT REPORT: Universal access to sanitary products: a South African case study MOSESE, Manthisana PROJECT REPORT: Transformation from product-orientation to solution proposition. a case study within a health technology company in Africa MOTEA, Mosa PROJECT REPORT: The adoption of Blockchain among the SMEs in Gauteng, South Africa
Business Administration
KIONI, Rita Nyambura MABUNDA, Zandile Marcia
Digital Business
MASANGO, Mpho
Digital Business
MOGOTSI, Tshegofatso
Energy Leadership
MOKOBANE, Edzani Maria
Energy Leadership
NUSSBAUM, Tamara Beila
Business Administration
NZIMANDE, Bongiwe
Business Administration
SILVER, Aston Kyle
Business Administration Energy Leadership
SLABBER, Willem
MOTHEBE, Lekata PROJECT REPORT: Internal audit mechanism enabling Lesotho revenue authority leadership to achieve corporate goals
TAKA LA, Josephine
Digital Business
THAMAHA, Tseko Walter
Digital Business
MTSHALI, Sandile PROJECT REPORT: An investigation into the causes of high turnover of Salespeople at Nissan Dealerships in South Africa
WOLBERG, Devorah Miriam
Business Administration Digital Business
ZONKE, Mikateko Veronica
MTUNGWA, Muzi Meshack PROJECT REPORT: The role of loyalty programmes on retail fuel site profitability in Gauteng MUNSAMI PERUMAL, Gonasagrie PROJECT REPORT: The impact of ethics on the organisational culture of a government department in South Africa MUSHUKU, Tatenda Nyasha PROJECT REPORT: A Fuzzy Cognitive Map (FCM) based analysis of import effects on the South African poultry industry MUTSHINYA, Phathutshedzo PROJECT REPORT: The role of leadership in the implementation of strategic projects in a commercial bank in South Africa NAGAR, Nivesh PROJECT REPORT: Factors influencing exploration investment decisions in the diamond industry in South Africa NDLOVU, Flacco PROJECT REPORT: Assessment of alternative funding models for the rehabilitation of derelict & ownerless mines in South Africa NETSHISAULU, Fhatuwani Seth PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating performance management culture through high performance team at Consol Glass NGHATSANE, Ntwanano RESEARCH REPORT: The Impact of Mobile Banking Technology Adoption on the demand for cash in South Africa NHLAPO, Simon PROJECT REPORT: The promotion of Corporate Entrepreneurship in the South African financial services organisations
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SOMI, Zimasa Lucia SWANEPOEL, Hanré Jozua
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
THAI, Tinti
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
THORNE, Redewaan
NKOMO, Greaterman PROJECT REPORT: A feasibility study of a digital platform for sharing household equipment and resources for a fee in Gauteng NKU, Ipeleng Patience PROJECT REPORT: The patients' rights charter and patient centered care in a South African hospital NOGE, Tebogo Kagiso PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating the impact of a diversity and inclusion committee on promoting a diverse workforce and building an inclusive environment at Beckman Coulter SA (PTY) Ltd
TIKANE, Thapelo Terence TILE, Sibahle Sisonke TSEKA, Lebogang
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
TSHABALALA, Jabulani
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
TSHAVHUNGWE, Tshifhiwa Patricia
NOOKIAH, Preeantha PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating the marketing effect that Covid-19 has on broker channels in the South African insurance industry NXUMALO, Malibongwe PROJECT REPORT: A new business venture proposal for student accommodation in KwaZulu-Natal: the business case for RasRach Student Living Company PARBHOO, Praveer Ramdas (with Distinction) PROJECT REPORT: The adoption of the gig-economy in the South African construction industry
TSHEZI, Thandeka Ishlar TSWELENG, Tebogo Emmanuel
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
VADWALLA, Ridwan
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
VAN DER LINDE, Theodore Gert
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
VAN WYK, Robert Charles
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
VASSARD, Pierre Jacques
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
VILAKAZI, Cindy Musa
PETERS, Claire Emily PROJECT REPORT: Government regulated collection systems and the financial corporate user in South Africa QWELANE, Nomsa Jean PROJECT REPORT: Challenges faced by women in obtaining leadership roles in South African Higher Learning Institutions RAMAGONDO, Vhumbani PROJECT REPORT: A needs assessment of outsourcing information technology and business services to rural areas in South Africa RAMONE, Ntsitile Sylvia PROJECT REPORT: Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace of civil engineering firms in South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
VISSER, Herculaas Jacobus
RANTAO, Samuel PROJECT REPORT: The effectiveness of technological advancements on project execution in the South African financial services sector
WHITE, Kaylum Patrick Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
XHEKO, Amos Sibongile
REDDY, Prebashni PROJECT REPORT: The Use of data analytics in strategic decision-making in a South African Pay-TV Company
ZIKALALA, Zanele ZULU, Busisiwe
RUNYOWA, Leonard PROJECT REPORT: Perceived impact of fintech on financial inclusion in South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
RUSSON, Tshidi Michelle PROJECT REPORT: An evaluation of sustainable waste management practices in selected households in Johannesburg: the source separation outlook Digital Business
BERE, Yanano Takafara Rangarirai
Business Administration
DE BEER, Sebastian Robert Lumbreras ITUMELENG, Oreratile
Digital Business
JASON, Roxanne Ceazerine
Digital Business
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SEITEI, Zondre Launchya PROJECT REPORT: A proposed internal audit tool to improve internal audit effectiveness in South African national departments SHAI, Gift Tshifhiwa PROJECT REPORT: Small Medium Enterprise (SME)'s Competitiveness within a volatile regulatory environment in South Africa
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SHIRAZ AHMED MAHOMED, Azeemah PROJECT REPORT: Exploring the benefits of Social Entrepreneurship in Gauteng, South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
NKHWASHU, Lucky NKOPANE-LEKOTJOLO, Dineo
SIWEYA, Langutela Proud PROJECT REPORT: Implementation of Employee Wellness Programmes within the SMEs in Johannesburg
NKOSI, Mduduzi
SOKHELA, Cleopatra Zinhle PROJECT REPORT: Effects of donor funding on the HIV/TB programme outcomes in South Africa
NTEBE, Hlumela Sivuyisiwe
SONO, Oscar James PROJECT REPORT: Adoption of locally developed Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology: evaluation of South Africa's manufacturing industry's readiness
NXUMALO, Sifiso Sithembiso Valentine
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
ODAME, Frederick Ofori
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
TIMOTHY, Tshepo Michael PROJECT REPORT: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the South African platinum mining industry
PHULUWA, Fhatuwani
TSOAI, Konoto Queen PROJECT REPORT: The influence of IMF bailouts on a country's economic development and growth TSOLEKILE, Sisanda PROJECT REPORT: The plausibility of developing a digitised Township economy: a study of townships in Cape Town
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
PHUNGULA, Octaviah (with Distinction) PRETORIUS, Gerhard RADEBE, Nokuzola Millicent RAMOKGOPA, Tshenolo Ngokoana
VENTER, Natalie PROJECT REPORT: Mechanism to sustainably reduce malnutrition for urban households in Johannesburg XABA, Sthabiso Sizolethu Fortune PROJECT REPORT: Investigating the determinants of team leader occupational injuries in a South African underground platinum mine
Master of Management Digital Business BASSA, Nahim Yusuf RESEARCH REPORT: An investigation into modes of technological disruption in South African businesses Innovation Studies DLAMINI, Itumeleng Mabore Emily RESEARCH REPORT: Building dynamic capabilities that enable effective diffusion: the case of DFIs in South Africa
EXNER, Nekita RESEARCH REPORT: Factors influencing brand loyalty in the retail sphere
Strategic Marketing
RAMSAROOP, Preshen (with Distinction)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
RANKIN, Christopher James
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
REDGARD, Shaun
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SANDENBERGH, Hercules Alexander
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SEKELE, Kholofelo Keamogetswe
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SEKHASIMBE, Mmakgora Ellesen
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SENOSI, Patricia SHEZI, Melusi Magnificent SIBANYONI, Sifiso Ansen
Business and Executive Coaching GONGO, Pumelela RESEARCH REPORT: Life coaching to supplement business coaching for young professionals in a state-owned company in South Africa
SIBISI, Nkosingiphile Favourite SIBIYA, Nompumelelo Badanile Xoliswa
GRATER, Darryl Andrew RESEARCH REPORT: Big data and return on marketing investment in a South African insurer
Strategic Marketing
Digital Business JACOBS, Penelope Lucy (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Customer adoption of mobile fintech in the South African middle income market
KAJEE, Ahmed Ismail (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Management practices for digital influencer marketing
Digital Business
Strategic Marketing KEMP, Elmada RESEARCH REPORT: Impact of free Tertiary Education on the perceived quality dimension of consumer based brand equity of a South African public higher education institution
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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SIKHAKHANE, Sizwe SITHOLE, Patrick Ntozakhe SITHOLE, Pontsho Lesjane
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SITHOLE, Sibusiso Emmanuel
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SMITH, Henry Edward
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
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Digital Business KNOWLES, Sharon RESEARCH REPORT: The perceived impact of digital video piracy on the growth of over the top services in South Africa
MOATSHE, Violet Lorna MOERANE, Vincent MOKGWAKGWA, Charlotte
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MOKHINE, Tefo Manase
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MOKOENA, Manyakane
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MOKOENA, Mashukela Elizabeth
Business and Executive Coaching KOLA, Mantiti Johanna RESEARCH REPORT: Factors affecting coaching transfer at a South African state owned entity Business and Executive Coaching KORAL, Elana Natalie RESEARCH REPORT: Field Service Managers perceptions of the impact of transformational coaching in a franchise organisation Digital Business
KORFF, Erna RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring digital marketing maturity drivers in SME's in South Africa
MOKOKA, Itumeleng Peter
Digital Business MABIALA, Makunia Job RESEARCH REPORT: The role of remote working on cybersecurity behavior of South African financial services employees
MOLEBATSI, Mpho Constance (with Distinction) MOLOI, Josiah
Strategic Marketing MAKHUVHA, Munzhedzi RESEARCH REPORT: The role of branding in the perceived success of small and medium enterprises in South Africa
MONOBE, Dikeledi MOODLEY, Keshen Kersaval
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MOODLEY, Kogilam Angeline
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
Business and Executive Coaching MASHELE, Amukelani Bertha RESEARCH REPORT: The effectiveness of alternative coaching approaches on the confidence of coaches with postgraduate qualifications Energy Leadership MELAMANE, Gcobisa RESEARCH REPORT: Perceptions of carbon capture and storage as a carbon dioxide emissions reduction technology in South Africa
MOTSUKUNYANE, Namhla (with Distinction) MOYO, Mandiraira Leslie Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MSIBI, Jaqueline Tlou MUCHENJE, Nadia MUDAU, Elelwani Patricia
MHLONGO, Thuthuka Thandukwazi RESEARCH REPORT: The application of the Internet of Things in South African livestock farming
Digital Business
MINDU, Nkululeko RESEARCH REPORT: Supply and demand of data science skills in South Africa
Digital Business
Business and Executive Coaching MKHONZA, Glory Siphiwe RESEARCH REPORT: Building an entrepreneurial mindset through coaching: a case of the unemployed in Mataffin, South Africa
MUKHWA, Lavhelesani Michael
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MUNYAI, Mashudu Thomas
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MUPONA, Calvin Julius
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MUSARAKUFA, Mubatsiri Cuthbert
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
Digital Business MOFOKENG, Senzi Nokuthula RESEARCH REPORT: Investments in digital assets and the performance of a selected company in South Africa
NDLELA, Lindiwe Margaret
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
Digital Business MOKGOFA, Keitumetse RESEARCH REPORT: Key drivers that influence South African customers to purchase food products through e-commerce platforms
NETSHIFHIRE, Nditsheni
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
NGCOBO, Sabelo Emmanuel
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
NGCUKAYITOBI, Nosipho
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MXINWA, Thandikhaya
MNGADI, Lethinjabulo Thobeka RESEARCH REPORT: Brand humanisation and loyalty among South African youth
Digital Business MOSEHLANE, Tshegofatso Engelina RESEARCH REPORT: The digital maturity levels of African airports: a departure point for the digital transformation journey Business and Executive Coaching MSIMANGA, Mengey Maria RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the role of coaching on senior and middle managers at a rail company in South Africa
NGUBANE, Zamabomvu
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Energy Leadership MUDITAMBI, Luvhengo Lydia RESEARCH REPORT: Perceived barriers to the adoption of low-carbon energy in South African energy intensive industries Digital Business MUTWA, Larry Mbeha RESEARCH REPORT: Leadership and digital transformation in the South African retail banking sector Strategic Marketing NAIDOO, Hemendrie Mandy RESEARCH REPORT: The influence of authentic brand in the South African banking services sector
MAHLAPHA, Midas Neo Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MAILA, Komphang Basegang Eveylen MAIMANE, Moipone Eugenia MAISHA, Phathutshedzo MAKAULA, Nontsikelelo
Strategic Marketing NDHLOVU, Fanisa Charlotte RESEARCH REPORT: Financial literacy, attitudes and purchase intention towards insurance products in South Africa Strategic Marketing NDLOVU, Lebohang RESEARCH REPORT: Antecedents to conspicuous consumption of luxury fashion goods by middle-income black South Africans
MAKHUBELA, Nyiko Walter (with Distinction) Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MALELE, Tebogo Anicky
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation NHLANGOTHI, Lucky Shadrack RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of the entrepreneurial mindset on cross border trade of Gauteng based SME manufacturers
MALOMANE, Kgasane Keorapetse
Digital Business OLANUSI, Olabode Samuel RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring institutional factors enabling the Nigerian digital economy policy and strategy
MASELO, Kehilwe Venacia
Strategic Marketing OLIFANT, Daniella Rudy RESEARCH REPORT: The effect of loyalty programmes on customer loyalty in the South African retail banking sector
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MAKHOMBOTHI, Ntuthuko
MALULEKE, Rhulani Theophilus
MASHEGO, Nontethelelo Nokulunga MASITHELA, Liketso Samuel
Business and Executive Coaching OTUKILE, Maureen Udah RESEARCH REPORT: The perceived impact of leadership coaching by the branch managers at the First National Bank of Botswana
MASOTE, Yaliwe
Digital Business PARDESI, Sabica RESEARCH REPORT: Assessing the entrepreneurial ecosystem readiness to support high-growth digital startups in South Africa
MATUKANE, Sandile Selborn
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MAZWI, Babalwa
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
Digital Business PHELANE, Elsie Malenkane RESEARCH REPORT: Women participation in digital entrepreneurship: a case study of Gauteng Province in South Africa Business and Executive Coaching RAMAROU, Ivy Ntombifuthi RESEARCH REPORT: The perceived effectiveness of alternative executive coaching approaches on personal leadership of executives in South African banks
MATHABATHA, Nape Dipuo Esther
MCHUNU, Lungile Angie Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MDLUIL, Dumazile Minky MEHTA, Dharmil
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MILANZI, Kenneth Sayed Remofiloe Innovation Studies RAMUKUMBA, Ndivhuwo RESEARCH REPORT: Mobile network operator willingness to cannibalise as a dynamic capability
SALIFU, Shaibu DISSERTATION: The impact of corporate social responsibility on brand equity in the telecommunication industry in Ghana Innovation Studies SINGH, Ameeth RESEARCH REPORT: Redesigning and applying the open innovation contest model to a South African financial firm
MINYUKU, Molly Thandi (with Distinction) MKABELA, Nomthandazo
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MKHWANAZI, Ayanda Hlanzeka
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MNGADI, Hlobisile Mbali MNYANI, Sipelele
Energy Leadership TAYLOR, Andrew Allen (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Stakeholder's perspectives on South Africa's climate change response strategy
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MOAGI, Tshepo Safira
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GOURE SUNKURH, Nishaal Roy
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
GOVINDASAMY, Theasha (with Distinction)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
GOZO, Elegance Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
GWAVAVA, Memory
Digital Business THANDRAY, Sumentree RESEARCH REPORT: Employee experiences of COVID-induced accelerated digitisation and remote working of a local SA retail bank
THORULSLEY, Mahendren (with Distinction) Innovation Studies RESEARCH REPORT: Transversality and innovation capability-based catch-up in sustainable mining in South Africa Strategic Marketing VISAGIE, Marné RESEARCH REPORT: The activation of individual customer intimacy towards a financial organisation through personalised marketing in South Africa
HADEBE, Leenette HARIPERSHAD, Lucille Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
HAUPT, David
Strategic Marketing ZUMA, Buhle Nontokozo RESEARCH REPORT: Employee perceptions of internal marketing and service quality at a South African University
HENDRICKS, Clint
Master of Management in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
JHETAM, Aneesa (with Distinction)
BUKULA, Sanelisiwe Annabelle Agnes RESEARCH REPORT: Facilitating Social Entrepreneurship through social venture acquisition as an effective CSR strategy
KGALAKE, Trevor Katlego KHOSA, Remember Edmond
CARIM, Shakira RESEARCH REPORT: Entrepreneurial orientation and value sustenance of a South African firm during the Covid-19 pandemic
KLIZANIE, Keenan Joseph Mark KUNENE, Londiwe Princess
GOVENDER, Ramona RESEARCH REPORT: External factors influencing the sustainability of social entrepreneurial ventures in South Africa
KUNENE, Nqobile Jessica KWENAITE, Chelang Joseph (with Distinction) KYRIAZIS, Anastassios (with Distinction)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
LALLA, Deepa
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
HARILAL, Taynita RESEARCH REPORT: The influence of female succession planning in black owned family businesses in South Africa JORDAAN, Brigitta Nerina RESEARCH REPORT: Business networks and the moderating impact of innovation on business performance
LEGONG, Thato LAKHA, Mitesh RESEARCH REPORT: The role of culture and environmental factors on entrepreneurship in Johannesburg, South Africa
LEOPENG, Karabo Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
LEPHOTO, David Kau LETSOALO, Shamiela
MAVIMBELA, Chuene (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Organisational internal factors and the innovativeness in SMEs in Gauteng, South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SEKOERE, Maloela Catherine RESEARCH REPORT: Entrepreneurial orientation and performance of small and medium-sized hotels in Gauteng, South Africa
MACHERU, Millicent Naledi (with Distinction)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
THELA, Luyanda RESEARCH REPORT: The influence of social capital and competitive strategy on entrepreneurial business performance in South Africa
MACHIKA, Frieda Mabalanyane
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MAAROHANYE, Neo Lydia MABUZA, Nelton
MADI, Khodani Ipfi
TSENKI, Relebohile Gemina RESEARCH REPORT: Motivational factors, intent and contextual factors that influence the creation of small entrepreneurial ventures in Gauteng
MAHADEO, Zane Jonathan
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Master of Management in Finance and Investment ANDRIES, Lydia Sejo RESEARCH REPORT: Testing the pecking order theory of capital structure in South Africa BALOYI, Kabelo Frans RESEARCH REPORT: Exchange rate volatility as a function of beneficiation LEBEPE, Busisiwe Audrey RESEARCH REPORT: Market reaction to rights offer: a case of JSE LETTING, Albert Kipchirchir RESEARCH REPORT: Investability and the likelihood of graduating into emerging market status: a focus on developing countries
PHOLO, Adam Makgowe RESEARCH REPORT: Online peer to peer funding as a vehicle to facilitate entrepreneurial finance in South Africa SHUBE, Thembelihle RESEARCH REPORT: A study on property as an investment option for Rotating Savings and Credit Associations in South Africa SMITH, Gavin Shaun RESEARCH REPORT: Performance effects of group-think in the boards of directors of JSE listed companies
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration ALEXANDER, Lynne (with Distinction)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
ALLY, Fatima
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MAGOMANA, Mallson RESEARCH REPORT: The relationship between JSE performance and economic growth
ALUMMOOTTIL, Aswati Ranjit
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MASOLE, Mbako RESEARCH REPORT: The direct and indirect effects of interest rates on economic growth in Botswana
AVANASIGAN, Thareshni
MABASA, Nhlamulo Collins RESEARCH REPORT: Monetary policy announcements by the South African Reserve Bank on stock market returns
BEKKER, Gerhard Johannes MASOLE, One Maitumelo RESEARCH REPORT: Regulation and its impact on bank performance: the case of Basel Accords MATHEWS, Marc John (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Impact of exchange controls on South African public equity investment performance MBHELE, Sabelo Sydney Sibusiso RESEARCH REPORT: Non-bank and bank-led electronic banking policy outcomes: a comparative study between Kenya and South Africa MBULANA, Alikho Zingisa RESEARCH REPORT: Determinants of credit risk on residential mortgage loans in South Africa
BIYELA, Andile Clifford BOWES, Marcia CARLS, Kirsten Varina CHIKWIRA, Lloyd Michael Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
CHINJI, Cuthbert CORNELIUS, Janine Anthea (with Distinction)
MGETA, Charles Eliet RESEARCH REPORT: Capital market development and investment growth in Sub Saharan Africa
DIBETE, Lebogang Beth
MOGODI, Keitumetse Mandy RESEARCH REPORT: Measuring the credibility of monetary policy using the term structure of interest rates
DIYERENGE, Fillomena Mutenya
MOKGASHI, Moshibudi RESEARCH REPORT: The effects of politics, institutions and corporate governance on South Africa's FDI flows
DLADLA, Nokulunga Zanele
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
DLAMINI, Zamokwakhe Peacemaker NDIMA, Zanele RESEARCH REPORT: The relationship between stock market development and economic growth: a case of South Africa NGHIPANDUA, Valentina Ndeya RESEARCH REPORT: Financial technology in the Namibian financial market space: a focus on regulation and supervision PANE, Lucky Mzwakhe RESEARCH REPORT: Impact investment funds and the equity market: correlation, performance, risk and diversification effects - a global overview
10
DONGOLA, Konanani Cecilia DUBE, Siphamandla Mbekezeli
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
FAREED, Zakkiya (with Distinction)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
FREDDY, Lubanza GARANE, Achumile Sinazo
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
GODONGWANA, Athenkosi Basil
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
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Master of Management in Finance and Investment ANDRIES, Lydia Sejo RESEARCH REPORT: Testing the pecking order theory of capital structure in South Africa BALOYI, Kabelo Frans RESEARCH REPORT: Exchange rate volatility as a function of beneficiation LEBEPE, Busisiwe Audrey RESEARCH REPORT: Market reaction to rights offer: a case of JSE LETTING, Albert Kipchirchir RESEARCH REPORT: Investability and the likelihood of graduating into emerging market status: a focus on developing countries
PHOLO, Adam Makgowe RESEARCH REPORT: Online peer to peer funding as a vehicle to facilitate entrepreneurial finance in South Africa SHUBE, Thembelihle RESEARCH REPORT: A study on property as an investment option for Rotating Savings and Credit Associations in South Africa SMITH, Gavin Shaun RESEARCH REPORT: Performance effects of group-think in the boards of directors of JSE listed companies
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration ALEXANDER, Lynne (with Distinction)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
ALLY, Fatima
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MAGOMANA, Mallson RESEARCH REPORT: The relationship between JSE performance and economic growth
ALUMMOOTTIL, Aswati Ranjit
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MASOLE, Mbako RESEARCH REPORT: The direct and indirect effects of interest rates on economic growth in Botswana
AVANASIGAN, Thareshni
MABASA, Nhlamulo Collins RESEARCH REPORT: Monetary policy announcements by the South African Reserve Bank on stock market returns
BEKKER, Gerhard Johannes MASOLE, One Maitumelo RESEARCH REPORT: Regulation and its impact on bank performance: the case of Basel Accords MATHEWS, Marc John (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Impact of exchange controls on South African public equity investment performance MBHELE, Sabelo Sydney Sibusiso RESEARCH REPORT: Non-bank and bank-led electronic banking policy outcomes: a comparative study between Kenya and South Africa MBULANA, Alikho Zingisa RESEARCH REPORT: Determinants of credit risk on residential mortgage loans in South Africa
BIYELA, Andile Clifford BOWES, Marcia CARLS, Kirsten Varina CHIKWIRA, Lloyd Michael Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
CHINJI, Cuthbert CORNELIUS, Janine Anthea (with Distinction)
MGETA, Charles Eliet RESEARCH REPORT: Capital market development and investment growth in Sub Saharan Africa
DIBETE, Lebogang Beth
MOGODI, Keitumetse Mandy RESEARCH REPORT: Measuring the credibility of monetary policy using the term structure of interest rates
DIYERENGE, Fillomena Mutenya
MOKGASHI, Moshibudi RESEARCH REPORT: The effects of politics, institutions and corporate governance on South Africa's FDI flows
DLADLA, Nokulunga Zanele
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
DLAMINI, Zamokwakhe Peacemaker NDIMA, Zanele RESEARCH REPORT: The relationship between stock market development and economic growth: a case of South Africa NGHIPANDUA, Valentina Ndeya RESEARCH REPORT: Financial technology in the Namibian financial market space: a focus on regulation and supervision PANE, Lucky Mzwakhe RESEARCH REPORT: Impact investment funds and the equity market: correlation, performance, risk and diversification effects - a global overview
10
DONGOLA, Konanani Cecilia DUBE, Siphamandla Mbekezeli
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
FAREED, Zakkiya (with Distinction)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
FREDDY, Lubanza GARANE, Achumile Sinazo
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
GODONGWANA, Athenkosi Basil
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
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GOURE SUNKURH, Nishaal Roy
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
GOVINDASAMY, Theasha (with Distinction)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
GOZO, Elegance Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
GWAVAVA, Memory
Digital Business THANDRAY, Sumentree RESEARCH REPORT: Employee experiences of COVID-induced accelerated digitisation and remote working of a local SA retail bank
THORULSLEY, Mahendren (with Distinction) Innovation Studies RESEARCH REPORT: Transversality and innovation capability-based catch-up in sustainable mining in South Africa Strategic Marketing VISAGIE, Marné RESEARCH REPORT: The activation of individual customer intimacy towards a financial organisation through personalised marketing in South Africa
HADEBE, Leenette HARIPERSHAD, Lucille Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
HAUPT, David
Strategic Marketing ZUMA, Buhle Nontokozo RESEARCH REPORT: Employee perceptions of internal marketing and service quality at a South African University
HENDRICKS, Clint
Master of Management in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
JHETAM, Aneesa (with Distinction)
BUKULA, Sanelisiwe Annabelle Agnes RESEARCH REPORT: Facilitating Social Entrepreneurship through social venture acquisition as an effective CSR strategy
KGALAKE, Trevor Katlego KHOSA, Remember Edmond
CARIM, Shakira RESEARCH REPORT: Entrepreneurial orientation and value sustenance of a South African firm during the Covid-19 pandemic
KLIZANIE, Keenan Joseph Mark KUNENE, Londiwe Princess
GOVENDER, Ramona RESEARCH REPORT: External factors influencing the sustainability of social entrepreneurial ventures in South Africa
KUNENE, Nqobile Jessica KWENAITE, Chelang Joseph (with Distinction) KYRIAZIS, Anastassios (with Distinction)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
LALLA, Deepa
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
HARILAL, Taynita RESEARCH REPORT: The influence of female succession planning in black owned family businesses in South Africa JORDAAN, Brigitta Nerina RESEARCH REPORT: Business networks and the moderating impact of innovation on business performance
LEGONG, Thato LAKHA, Mitesh RESEARCH REPORT: The role of culture and environmental factors on entrepreneurship in Johannesburg, South Africa
LEOPENG, Karabo Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
LEPHOTO, David Kau LETSOALO, Shamiela
MAVIMBELA, Chuene (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Organisational internal factors and the innovativeness in SMEs in Gauteng, South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SEKOERE, Maloela Catherine RESEARCH REPORT: Entrepreneurial orientation and performance of small and medium-sized hotels in Gauteng, South Africa
MACHERU, Millicent Naledi (with Distinction)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
THELA, Luyanda RESEARCH REPORT: The influence of social capital and competitive strategy on entrepreneurial business performance in South Africa
MACHIKA, Frieda Mabalanyane
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MAAROHANYE, Neo Lydia MABUZA, Nelton
MADI, Khodani Ipfi
TSENKI, Relebohile Gemina RESEARCH REPORT: Motivational factors, intent and contextual factors that influence the creation of small entrepreneurial ventures in Gauteng
MAHADEO, Zane Jonathan
12
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Energy Leadership MUDITAMBI, Luvhengo Lydia RESEARCH REPORT: Perceived barriers to the adoption of low-carbon energy in South African energy intensive industries Digital Business MUTWA, Larry Mbeha RESEARCH REPORT: Leadership and digital transformation in the South African retail banking sector Strategic Marketing NAIDOO, Hemendrie Mandy RESEARCH REPORT: The influence of authentic brand in the South African banking services sector
MAHLAPHA, Midas Neo Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MAILA, Komphang Basegang Eveylen MAIMANE, Moipone Eugenia MAISHA, Phathutshedzo MAKAULA, Nontsikelelo
Strategic Marketing NDHLOVU, Fanisa Charlotte RESEARCH REPORT: Financial literacy, attitudes and purchase intention towards insurance products in South Africa Strategic Marketing NDLOVU, Lebohang RESEARCH REPORT: Antecedents to conspicuous consumption of luxury fashion goods by middle-income black South Africans
MAKHUBELA, Nyiko Walter (with Distinction) Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MALELE, Tebogo Anicky
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation NHLANGOTHI, Lucky Shadrack RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of the entrepreneurial mindset on cross border trade of Gauteng based SME manufacturers
MALOMANE, Kgasane Keorapetse
Digital Business OLANUSI, Olabode Samuel RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring institutional factors enabling the Nigerian digital economy policy and strategy
MASELO, Kehilwe Venacia
Strategic Marketing OLIFANT, Daniella Rudy RESEARCH REPORT: The effect of loyalty programmes on customer loyalty in the South African retail banking sector
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MAKHOMBOTHI, Ntuthuko
MALULEKE, Rhulani Theophilus
MASHEGO, Nontethelelo Nokulunga MASITHELA, Liketso Samuel
Business and Executive Coaching OTUKILE, Maureen Udah RESEARCH REPORT: The perceived impact of leadership coaching by the branch managers at the First National Bank of Botswana
MASOTE, Yaliwe
Digital Business PARDESI, Sabica RESEARCH REPORT: Assessing the entrepreneurial ecosystem readiness to support high-growth digital startups in South Africa
MATUKANE, Sandile Selborn
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MAZWI, Babalwa
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
Digital Business PHELANE, Elsie Malenkane RESEARCH REPORT: Women participation in digital entrepreneurship: a case study of Gauteng Province in South Africa Business and Executive Coaching RAMAROU, Ivy Ntombifuthi RESEARCH REPORT: The perceived effectiveness of alternative executive coaching approaches on personal leadership of executives in South African banks
MATHABATHA, Nape Dipuo Esther
MCHUNU, Lungile Angie Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MDLUIL, Dumazile Minky MEHTA, Dharmil
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MILANZI, Kenneth Sayed Remofiloe Innovation Studies RAMUKUMBA, Ndivhuwo RESEARCH REPORT: Mobile network operator willingness to cannibalise as a dynamic capability
SALIFU, Shaibu DISSERTATION: The impact of corporate social responsibility on brand equity in the telecommunication industry in Ghana Innovation Studies SINGH, Ameeth RESEARCH REPORT: Redesigning and applying the open innovation contest model to a South African financial firm
MINYUKU, Molly Thandi (with Distinction) MKABELA, Nomthandazo
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MKHWANAZI, Ayanda Hlanzeka
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MNGADI, Hlobisile Mbali MNYANI, Sipelele
Energy Leadership TAYLOR, Andrew Allen (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Stakeholder's perspectives on South Africa's climate change response strategy
8
MOAGI, Tshepo Safira
13
Digital Business KNOWLES, Sharon RESEARCH REPORT: The perceived impact of digital video piracy on the growth of over the top services in South Africa
MOATSHE, Violet Lorna MOERANE, Vincent MOKGWAKGWA, Charlotte
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MOKHINE, Tefo Manase
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MOKOENA, Manyakane
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MOKOENA, Mashukela Elizabeth
Business and Executive Coaching KOLA, Mantiti Johanna RESEARCH REPORT: Factors affecting coaching transfer at a South African state owned entity Business and Executive Coaching KORAL, Elana Natalie RESEARCH REPORT: Field Service Managers perceptions of the impact of transformational coaching in a franchise organisation Digital Business
KORFF, Erna RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring digital marketing maturity drivers in SME's in South Africa
MOKOKA, Itumeleng Peter
Digital Business MABIALA, Makunia Job RESEARCH REPORT: The role of remote working on cybersecurity behavior of South African financial services employees
MOLEBATSI, Mpho Constance (with Distinction) MOLOI, Josiah
Strategic Marketing MAKHUVHA, Munzhedzi RESEARCH REPORT: The role of branding in the perceived success of small and medium enterprises in South Africa
MONOBE, Dikeledi MOODLEY, Keshen Kersaval
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MOODLEY, Kogilam Angeline
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
Business and Executive Coaching MASHELE, Amukelani Bertha RESEARCH REPORT: The effectiveness of alternative coaching approaches on the confidence of coaches with postgraduate qualifications Energy Leadership MELAMANE, Gcobisa RESEARCH REPORT: Perceptions of carbon capture and storage as a carbon dioxide emissions reduction technology in South Africa
MOTSUKUNYANE, Namhla (with Distinction) MOYO, Mandiraira Leslie Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MSIBI, Jaqueline Tlou MUCHENJE, Nadia MUDAU, Elelwani Patricia
MHLONGO, Thuthuka Thandukwazi RESEARCH REPORT: The application of the Internet of Things in South African livestock farming
Digital Business
MINDU, Nkululeko RESEARCH REPORT: Supply and demand of data science skills in South Africa
Digital Business
Business and Executive Coaching MKHONZA, Glory Siphiwe RESEARCH REPORT: Building an entrepreneurial mindset through coaching: a case of the unemployed in Mataffin, South Africa
MUKHWA, Lavhelesani Michael
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MUNYAI, Mashudu Thomas
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MUPONA, Calvin Julius
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MUSARAKUFA, Mubatsiri Cuthbert
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
Digital Business MOFOKENG, Senzi Nokuthula RESEARCH REPORT: Investments in digital assets and the performance of a selected company in South Africa
NDLELA, Lindiwe Margaret
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
Digital Business MOKGOFA, Keitumetse RESEARCH REPORT: Key drivers that influence South African customers to purchase food products through e-commerce platforms
NETSHIFHIRE, Nditsheni
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
NGCOBO, Sabelo Emmanuel
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
NGCUKAYITOBI, Nosipho
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
MXINWA, Thandikhaya
MNGADI, Lethinjabulo Thobeka RESEARCH REPORT: Brand humanisation and loyalty among South African youth
Digital Business MOSEHLANE, Tshegofatso Engelina RESEARCH REPORT: The digital maturity levels of African airports: a departure point for the digital transformation journey Business and Executive Coaching MSIMANGA, Mengey Maria RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the role of coaching on senior and middle managers at a rail company in South Africa
NGUBANE, Zamabomvu
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Strategic Marketing
7
SHIRAZ AHMED MAHOMED, Azeemah PROJECT REPORT: Exploring the benefits of Social Entrepreneurship in Gauteng, South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
NKHWASHU, Lucky NKOPANE-LEKOTJOLO, Dineo
SIWEYA, Langutela Proud PROJECT REPORT: Implementation of Employee Wellness Programmes within the SMEs in Johannesburg
NKOSI, Mduduzi
SOKHELA, Cleopatra Zinhle PROJECT REPORT: Effects of donor funding on the HIV/TB programme outcomes in South Africa
NTEBE, Hlumela Sivuyisiwe
SONO, Oscar James PROJECT REPORT: Adoption of locally developed Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology: evaluation of South Africa's manufacturing industry's readiness
NXUMALO, Sifiso Sithembiso Valentine
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
ODAME, Frederick Ofori
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
TIMOTHY, Tshepo Michael PROJECT REPORT: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the South African platinum mining industry
PHULUWA, Fhatuwani
TSOAI, Konoto Queen PROJECT REPORT: The influence of IMF bailouts on a country's economic development and growth TSOLEKILE, Sisanda PROJECT REPORT: The plausibility of developing a digitised Township economy: a study of townships in Cape Town
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
PHUNGULA, Octaviah (with Distinction) PRETORIUS, Gerhard RADEBE, Nokuzola Millicent RAMOKGOPA, Tshenolo Ngokoana
VENTER, Natalie PROJECT REPORT: Mechanism to sustainably reduce malnutrition for urban households in Johannesburg XABA, Sthabiso Sizolethu Fortune PROJECT REPORT: Investigating the determinants of team leader occupational injuries in a South African underground platinum mine
Master of Management Digital Business BASSA, Nahim Yusuf RESEARCH REPORT: An investigation into modes of technological disruption in South African businesses Innovation Studies DLAMINI, Itumeleng Mabore Emily RESEARCH REPORT: Building dynamic capabilities that enable effective diffusion: the case of DFIs in South Africa
EXNER, Nekita RESEARCH REPORT: Factors influencing brand loyalty in the retail sphere
Strategic Marketing
RAMSAROOP, Preshen (with Distinction)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
RANKIN, Christopher James
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
REDGARD, Shaun
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SANDENBERGH, Hercules Alexander
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SEKELE, Kholofelo Keamogetswe
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SEKHASIMBE, Mmakgora Ellesen
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SENOSI, Patricia SHEZI, Melusi Magnificent SIBANYONI, Sifiso Ansen
Business and Executive Coaching GONGO, Pumelela RESEARCH REPORT: Life coaching to supplement business coaching for young professionals in a state-owned company in South Africa
SIBISI, Nkosingiphile Favourite SIBIYA, Nompumelelo Badanile Xoliswa
GRATER, Darryl Andrew RESEARCH REPORT: Big data and return on marketing investment in a South African insurer
Strategic Marketing
Digital Business JACOBS, Penelope Lucy (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Customer adoption of mobile fintech in the South African middle income market
KAJEE, Ahmed Ismail (with Distinction) RESEARCH REPORT: Management practices for digital influencer marketing
Digital Business
Strategic Marketing KEMP, Elmada RESEARCH REPORT: Impact of free Tertiary Education on the perceived quality dimension of consumer based brand equity of a South African public higher education institution
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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SIKHAKHANE, Sizwe SITHOLE, Patrick Ntozakhe SITHOLE, Pontsho Lesjane
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SITHOLE, Sibusiso Emmanuel
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
SMITH, Henry Edward
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
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SOMI, Zimasa Lucia SWANEPOEL, Hanré Jozua
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
THAI, Tinti
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
THORNE, Redewaan
NKOMO, Greaterman PROJECT REPORT: A feasibility study of a digital platform for sharing household equipment and resources for a fee in Gauteng NKU, Ipeleng Patience PROJECT REPORT: The patients' rights charter and patient centered care in a South African hospital NOGE, Tebogo Kagiso PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating the impact of a diversity and inclusion committee on promoting a diverse workforce and building an inclusive environment at Beckman Coulter SA (PTY) Ltd
TIKANE, Thapelo Terence TILE, Sibahle Sisonke TSEKA, Lebogang
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
TSHABALALA, Jabulani
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
TSHAVHUNGWE, Tshifhiwa Patricia
NOOKIAH, Preeantha PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating the marketing effect that Covid-19 has on broker channels in the South African insurance industry NXUMALO, Malibongwe PROJECT REPORT: A new business venture proposal for student accommodation in KwaZulu-Natal: the business case for RasRach Student Living Company PARBHOO, Praveer Ramdas (with Distinction) PROJECT REPORT: The adoption of the gig-economy in the South African construction industry
TSHEZI, Thandeka Ishlar TSWELENG, Tebogo Emmanuel
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
VADWALLA, Ridwan
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
VAN DER LINDE, Theodore Gert
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
VAN WYK, Robert Charles
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
VASSARD, Pierre Jacques
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
VILAKAZI, Cindy Musa
PETERS, Claire Emily PROJECT REPORT: Government regulated collection systems and the financial corporate user in South Africa QWELANE, Nomsa Jean PROJECT REPORT: Challenges faced by women in obtaining leadership roles in South African Higher Learning Institutions RAMAGONDO, Vhumbani PROJECT REPORT: A needs assessment of outsourcing information technology and business services to rural areas in South Africa RAMONE, Ntsitile Sylvia PROJECT REPORT: Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace of civil engineering firms in South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
VISSER, Herculaas Jacobus
RANTAO, Samuel PROJECT REPORT: The effectiveness of technological advancements on project execution in the South African financial services sector
WHITE, Kaylum Patrick Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
XHEKO, Amos Sibongile
REDDY, Prebashni PROJECT REPORT: The Use of data analytics in strategic decision-making in a South African Pay-TV Company
ZIKALALA, Zanele ZULU, Busisiwe
RUNYOWA, Leonard PROJECT REPORT: Perceived impact of fintech on financial inclusion in South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
RUSSON, Tshidi Michelle PROJECT REPORT: An evaluation of sustainable waste management practices in selected households in Johannesburg: the source separation outlook Digital Business
BERE, Yanano Takafara Rangarirai
Business Administration
DE BEER, Sebastian Robert Lumbreras ITUMELENG, Oreratile
Digital Business
JASON, Roxanne Ceazerine
Digital Business
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SEITEI, Zondre Launchya PROJECT REPORT: A proposed internal audit tool to improve internal audit effectiveness in South African national departments SHAI, Gift Tshifhiwa PROJECT REPORT: Small Medium Enterprise (SME)'s Competitiveness within a volatile regulatory environment in South Africa
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MMOLOKE, Kgosietsile Keoagile PROJECT REPORT: Inclusion of persons with disability in the South African mining industry MOHOLI, Bonolo PROJECT REPORT: Assessing the Influence of Mobile Internet in Aiding Job Seeking for lower-Income Earners in Alexandra, Gauteng - South Africa MOKHOTHU, Thato PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating the influence of wool, cotton and fish exports on economic growth in Lesotho MOKOBI, Zamaswazi Vuyiswa PROJECT REPORT: Universal access to sanitary products: a South African case study MOSESE, Manthisana PROJECT REPORT: Transformation from product-orientation to solution proposition. a case study within a health technology company in Africa MOTEA, Mosa PROJECT REPORT: The adoption of Blockchain among the SMEs in Gauteng, South Africa
Business Administration
KIONI, Rita Nyambura MABUNDA, Zandile Marcia
Digital Business
MASANGO, Mpho
Digital Business
MOGOTSI, Tshegofatso
Energy Leadership
MOKOBANE, Edzani Maria
Energy Leadership
NUSSBAUM, Tamara Beila
Business Administration
NZIMANDE, Bongiwe
Business Administration
SILVER, Aston Kyle
Business Administration Energy Leadership
SLABBER, Willem
MOTHEBE, Lekata PROJECT REPORT: Internal audit mechanism enabling Lesotho revenue authority leadership to achieve corporate goals
TAKA LA, Josephine
Digital Business
THAMAHA, Tseko Walter
Digital Business
MTSHALI, Sandile PROJECT REPORT: An investigation into the causes of high turnover of Salespeople at Nissan Dealerships in South Africa
WOLBERG, Devorah Miriam
Business Administration Digital Business
ZONKE, Mikateko Veronica
MTUNGWA, Muzi Meshack PROJECT REPORT: The role of loyalty programmes on retail fuel site profitability in Gauteng MUNSAMI PERUMAL, Gonasagrie PROJECT REPORT: The impact of ethics on the organisational culture of a government department in South Africa MUSHUKU, Tatenda Nyasha PROJECT REPORT: A Fuzzy Cognitive Map (FCM) based analysis of import effects on the South African poultry industry MUTSHINYA, Phathutshedzo PROJECT REPORT: The role of leadership in the implementation of strategic projects in a commercial bank in South Africa NAGAR, Nivesh PROJECT REPORT: Factors influencing exploration investment decisions in the diamond industry in South Africa NDLOVU, Flacco PROJECT REPORT: Assessment of alternative funding models for the rehabilitation of derelict & ownerless mines in South Africa NETSHISAULU, Fhatuwani Seth PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating performance management culture through high performance team at Consol Glass NGHATSANE, Ntwanano RESEARCH REPORT: The Impact of Mobile Banking Technology Adoption on the demand for cash in South Africa NHLAPO, Simon PROJECT REPORT: The promotion of Corporate Entrepreneurship in the South African financial services organisations
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JACOBS, Jef Andreas PROJECT REPORT: A qualitative investigation of the mindsets and behaviours that are necessary for cultivating data driven decision making within organisations
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
KASIYAMHURU, Iris PROJECT REPORT: The effects of ethical practices on the profitability of firms in South Africa
DEAN: PROFESSOR G STEVENS BA (Cape Town) BA Psych (Hons) MPsych (Western Cape) DLitt et Phil (Unisa)
Master of Arts Social Development MTILENI, Prudence Phikiwe RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the Perceptions of recovering substance users with regard to aftercare in New Eersterust
KGANAKGA, Khomotso Solomon PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating the use of 4IR technologies in Limpopo province agricultural sector KORTE, Maude PROJECT REPORT: An evaluation of the effectiveness of financial inclusion programmes in the South African financial sector LEPAN, Quincy Nectarios PROJECT REPORT: Leadership in a strategy implementation project office in South Africa MAITHUFI, Marang Norah PROJECT REPORT: Product innovation strategies that support an organisation's reset business strategy MAKGALE, Joas Moabi Seatile PROJECT REPORT: Participation of previously disadvantaged people in the export of agricultural commodities MAKHAFOLA, Kelebogile Eleanor Rosebud PROJECT REPORT: Employer brand activities for effective responses to gig economies in South Africa MANABALALA, Matshidiso Magdeline PROJECT REPORT: A combined assurance model to promote integrated reporting in Limpopo Provincial Treasury MASEMULA, Floyd Samson PROJECT REPORT: Impact of safety leading indicators on workplace safety conditions at a selected mine and the influence of this on workplace safety outcomes MASHABA, Constance Matshaga PROJECT REPORT: Exploring opportunities and challenges on the consumption of colour cosmetics and make-up products by black women in South Africa MATLI, Mmasechaba PROJECT REPORT: A private education business model for township students in Gauteng schools MATSAFU, Kgosietsile Thato PROJECT REPORT: The socio-economic role of impact investments in South Africa MBELE, Nosimilo Cornelia PROJECT REPORT: Evaluating the economic potential of aquaculture farming: a case of Tilapia fish MHLANGA, Sylvia Shingaidzo PROJECT REPORT: Entrepreneurial traits among university students in South Africa MHLONGO, Kanya PROJECT REPORT: Developing an effective change management framework for agile projects in South Africa MISTRY, Karishma PROJECT REPORT: The feasibility of telemedicine based consultation in the primary health care sector in Johannesburg MMESI, Lesotla Benjamin PROJECT REPORT: A comparative study of housing affordability in South Africa using the adjusted Debt-Service Ratio and Price-Income Approach
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OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT
Chancellor DR NJ DLAMINI MBChB (Natal) DBL (Unisa) MBA (Witwatersrand) IEC (USA)
DEAN: PROFESSOR I VALODIA BCom (Unisa) BCom Hons (Natal) MSc (Lancaster) DEcon (KwaZulu-Natal)
Vice-Chancellor and Principal PROFESSOR Z VILAKAZI BSc (Manchester) MSc PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf FAAS
Master of Business Administration
Chairman of Council MR I SHONGWE BA (Wesleyan) MPhil (Oxford)
BALOYI, Nhlamulo Goodman PROJECT REPORT: Implementing Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises' development services platform to collaborate with experienced graduates in South Africa BRINK, Eugene Cornelius PROJECT REPORT: Factors affecting job performance of software developers in Gauteng, South Africa CARRIM, Waseem Ahmed PROJECT REPORT: Evaluation of an Employment Guarantee to address youth unemployment: a case study of young people participating in Community Work Programmes in Gauteng province, South Africa DE BEER, Ricardo PROJECT REPORT: International Fisher Effect and purchasing power parity: the case of the South African Rand and US Dollar DJOMGOUE TCHOKOUAGNI, Leonel PROJECT REPORT: The efficacy of procurement policies in the public health care system in South Africa
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) PROFESSOR R OSMAN BA (Witwatersrand) HDipEd BEd (Unisa) MEd PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) PROFESSOR L MORRIS BSc (Hons) (Witwatersrand) DPhil (Oxford) FRSSA FAAS MASSAf Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Systems and Operations) PROFESSOR IR JANDRELL BSc (Eng) GDE PhD (Witwatersrand) IntPE(SA) PrEng FSAAE FSAIEE SMIEEE
Registrar MS CG CROSLEY BA HDipEd (Witwatersrand) BEd Hons (Unisa) MEd (Witwatersrand)
Dean of Student Affairs MR JAP SEPTEMBER BA MPhil (Cape Town)
DOTI, Mamello Vitalina PROJECT REPORT: Transformational leadership and employee engagement at CHAL hospitals in Lesotho DEANS OF THE FACULTIES DUNN, Darryl PROJECT REPORT: An analysis of the impact of financial illiteracy in the South African emerging consumer market FADAL, Muhammed Khalid PROJECT REPORT: Value creation through competitive intelligence by small businesses in South Africa GANASRAM, Amith Lalman PROJECT REPORT: An OEM perspective of aftermarket parts for capital mining equipment in South Africa GHIRDARI, Sumesh PROJECT REPORT: Healthcare professionals' experiences in private practice of point-of-care testing for diabetic patients in Gauteng GILIKA, Larona Motlatsi PROJECT REPORT: Beauty pageantry and corporate social investment in Botswana GOVENDER, Prinola PROJECT REPORT: Factors influencing customer perceptions towards the adoption of digital banking channels in South Africa
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management PROFESSOR I VALODIA BCom (Unisa) BCom Hons (Natal) MSc (Lancaster) DEcon (KwaZulu-Natal) Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment PROFESSOR T MAJOZI BScEng(UND) MScEng(UND) PhD (UMIST) CEng PrEng FIChemE FAAS MASSAf FWISA FSAAE Faculty of Health Sciences PROFESSOR SA MADHI MBBCh MMed PhD (Witwatersrand) FCPaeds(SA) Faculty of Humanities PROFESSOR G STEVENS BA (Cape Town) BA Psych Hons MPsych (Western Cape) DLitt et Phil (Unisa) Faculty of Science PROFESSOR N CHETTY BSc Hons (Natal) MS PhD (Urbana-Champaign) MSAIP MASSAf President of Convocation S BOLON BA Hons MA (Witwatersrand)
HLABATHI, Katekani Vincent PROJECT REPORT: Business model innovation in South African companies under the changing post-COVID-19 world of work
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ORDER OF PROCEDURE
Emergency and Fire Plans during Graduations 14 DECEMBER 2021 AT 13:30
1. In the event of an emergency and/or fire: • • • • • •
The presiding official (Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice-Chancellor) will make an announcement requesting guests, graduands and staff to keep calm and remain seated; The Ushers will assist guests to proceed to the nearest Emergency exits in order to evacuate the Great Hall in an orderly fashion; Emergency exit signs are visible in red above all exit doors situated on your left and right hand sides as well as the back of the Hall; The Ushers will assist the elderly and disabled guests out of the building; The academic procession on stage must exit through the back stage door; Once outside the Great Hall all guests, graduands and staff must proceed to the main assembly point on the piazza.
The audience will rise as the academic procession enters the hall and will remain standing until the Chancellor is in place The Chancellor will constitute the congregation The Chancellor will welcome the graduands, diplomates and guests Address to the congregation Conferment of degrees and granting of diplomas The President of Convocation will address the graduates The Chancellor will dissolve the congregation The audience will stand while Ihele is played
2. In the event of a Bomb threat All bomb threats will be treated as real in order to protect lives and property and the premises will be evacuated immediately.
Members of the audience are requested to stand while the academic procession leaves the hall and not to leave the hall before the end of the ceremony.
IMPORTANT NOTICE In the event of load-shedding or power cuts, the Great Hall may become totally dark until the generator comes into operation.
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