FACULTYOFCOMMERCE,LAWANDMANAGEMENT
DEAN:PROFESSORJCOHENBComHonsPhD(Witwatersrand)
MasterofBusinessAdministration
ADAMS,MatthewsConstantunus
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:Theinfluenceofchangemanagementonsustaininganefficientsafetymanagementsystemin SouthAfrica'scommercialaviationsector
ANDERSON,Natasha
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Thefactorsthatinfluenceeducators'perceptionsonusingVirtualRealityTechnologyinSouth Africanpublicschools
APOSPORIS,ChristosKimon
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:TheanalysisofconsumertrendsintheSouthAfricanporkretailindustry
BOPAPE,MaloseIsaiah
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:TheimpactofroboticsprocessautomationonsupplychainmanagementinSouthAfrica
BOSALETSI,LetumaElia
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:ExploringresourceutilizationandtechnicalperformanceinthemodernisedEskomgrid
BUSINGYE,Sandra
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:UnderstandingtheroleofSouthAfricanhighereducationinstitutionsinadheringtoUN sustainabledevelopmentgoal12
CELE,VukaniReginald
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:LeadershipsoftskillsasdriversofemployeeretentionintheSouthAfricanpharmaceutical retailindustry
CHANDA,LesegoPertunia
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Thescarcityofwomenleadersinthesciencetechnologyengineeringmathematicsindustryin SouthAfrica
CHITAKA,Keith
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Theimpactofmixedpayment-railusageonfinancialinclusionamongunder-banked low-incomecommutersinCapeTown
CHITLANGO,Siphiwe
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:ThechallengeofleadingchangeatselectedenergygenerationfacilitiesinSouthAfrica
DEUTSCHMANN,LukePierre(withDistinction)MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership) PROJECTREPORT:LeadershipstrategiestoaddresstheeffectsofcommoditisationinSouthAfricanoptometry
DIALA,MashiloGilbert
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Climatechange:Therisks,opportunities,andstrategicpreparednessintheSouthAfrican non-lifeinsuranceindustry
DIBAKWANE,Matilda
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:PoweringbusinessmodelswithgenerativeartificialintelligenceinSouthAfricanconsulting SMEs
DUMA,Weziwe
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:Investigatingthefeasibilityofaninvestmentfundforsmallandmicrobusinesses
GOVENDER,Thanusha
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:SupplychainstrategiesforcompetitiveadvantageinSouthAfricanautomotiveorganisations
GUMEDE,Siphosethu
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:Theeffectoffinancialleverageonprofitability:AcaseofSouthAfrica'sbanks
HARIPERSAD,Shaun
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:AnanalysisofservicecultureonenhancingperformanceinSouthAfrica'sautomotiveindustry
HLONGWANE,Nontobeko
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership)
PROJECTREPORT:AreviewofSouthAfricandigitalhealthsolutions
KAMENI,Sinethemba
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:AssessingGenerativeAIreadinessinenhancingagileinnovationmanagementintheFMCG sectorinSouthAfrica
KATZEFF,Jayden
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:HowAI-driventhreatintelligencecanenhancecybersecuritystrategiesforsmallandmedium enterprises(SMEs)inSouthAfrica
KHANYE,ThabileQueeneth
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:Investigatingthebarriersagainsthigh-performanceemployeesinaState-ownedenterprisein SouthAfrica
KHUMALO,MaqhaweCyprian
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:TheSocioeconomicimplicationsofnaturalgassupplyrisksinSouthAfrica
LANGA,MduduziInnocent
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership)
PROJECTREPORT:ClinicaldatainteroperabilityandNationalHealthInsuranceadoption
LANGASIKI,Ncumisa
PROJECTREPORT:FactorsinfluencingonlineconsumerchoiceinJohannesburg
LEKOTO,GoitsemangAngelinah
MasterofBusinessAdministration
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:Strategiespromotinginnovationinacross-generationalworkenvironmentinaSouthAfrican context
LEMPHANE,MichaelThembani
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:ExploringtheroleofESGininvestmentdecision-making:Challengesandopportunitiesfor sustainablefinanceinSouthAfricanfinancialinstitutions
LESHABANE,Tebogo
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:Modernisingpaymentprocessesinpublicinfrastructureprojects:AFintechapproach
LESOLLE,Rashida
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:LeadershipchallengesfacedbypaediatricnursemanagersinapublichospitalinSouthAfrica
MABUNDA,Gabisile
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:TheroleofchangemanagementonERPimplementationinSouthAfrica'sindustrial equipmentsector
MACHABA,SimonLerule
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:Assessingtheimpactofineffectivequalitymanagementsystemsinpharmaceuticalsterile manufacturinginSouthAfrica
MADIBA,MosheTerence
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:TheimpactofTaxComplianceRegulationsonthegrowthofSmallandMediumEnterprisesin Gautengprovince
MAGALE,HarrietNapogadi
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Physiotherapyutilisationinemployeedowntimereductionafteron-dutyinjuryatGlencore MinesinLimpopoprovince
MAGELE,PertuniaZandile
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Inequalitychallengesfacedbyblackfemaleentrepreneursintherenewableenergysectorin theruralEasternCape,SouthAfrica
MAGUBANE,MhlengiMthokozisi
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership) PROJECTREPORT:ThefeasibilityofastokvelmodelformedicalsavingsinSouthAfrica'sunderserved communities
MAHACHI,Olwetu
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership) PROJECTREPORT:Theimpactofleansixsigmaonpre-analyticlaboratoryefficiency:Asystematicreview
MAHLANGU,ThuliNhlanhla
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:GenerativeArtificialIntelligence(GenAI)asatoolforfaultresolutionintelecommunications infrastructuremanagement
MAHOA,FlorinePalesa
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:Thecontributionandimpactofmanagementconsultingtotheoutcomeofturnaround strategiesinSouthAfricanorganisations
MAKGOTLHO,ThopolaJoseph
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:InvestigatingtheuseofcryptocurrencybylogisticsfirmsinAfrica
MAKHUBELA,NyikoWalter
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:TechnologyadaptationandjobpreservationwithinthebankingsectorinSouthAfrica
MALEVU,LungeloLiberty
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership) PROJECTREPORT NationalHealthInsurance
MANYOKHO,PhookaSangiphileVictor
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:MachinelearningasadriverofsupplychainefficiencyintheSouthAfricanretailindustry
MASARIRA,Tasaranavo(withDistinction)
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Exploringtheutilisationofflexiblebudgetsforfinancialperformanceevaluationbycompanies inGautengprovince,SouthAfrica
MATHALE,MakgaleMarcus
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership) PROJECTREPORT:TheeffectofauthenticleadershiponstaffretentionandemployeejobsatisfactioninSouth Africanprivatehealthcare
MATHIBE,MamarothiCarin
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:FactorsthataffectadoptionofenterpriseresourceplanningwithintheSouthAfricanpublic sector
MAVIZHU,Munyaradzi
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:TheimpactofAIontheaccountingprofessioninSouthAfrica
MAWERE,KnightyTaurai
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Theimpactofhybridworkenvironmentsonemployeeengagementatafinancialinstitutionin Johannesburg
MAWONGA,Thamsanqa
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:SmartpurchaseorderfinancingmodelforICTsolopreneursinSouthAfrica
MBELE,GugulethuPrudence
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership)
PROJECTREPORT:Leadershipandmaternalmortality:TheroleofuniversalhealthcoverageinSouthAfrica
MBULI,ThembekaNomfundo
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:EthicalchallengeslinkedtoAIadoptionwithinSouthAfrica'soilandgasindustry
MDLULI,DumazileMinky
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:Foodsafetyculturewithinafast-movingconsumergoods(FMCG)companyinSouthAfrica
MERABA,ReboneLeboreng
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership)
PROJECTREPORT:Factorsinfluencinge-healthadoptioninpublichospitalsinNorthWestprovince,SouthAfrica
MGODLO,Xolani
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership)
PROJECTREPORT:HealthcaredigitalisationinimplementingNHI
MIZA,ZolekaNtombejola
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:ExploringjobsatisfactionforMillennialsandGenZinthemanufacturingsectorinGauteng
MKHONZA,ConnieSthembile
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:TheleadershipchallengesofsafetyculturesintheconstructionindustryinSouthAfrica
MLAMBO,TebogoSuzan
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:ThefinancialimpactofeconomicregulationsonEuropeanairnavigationserviceproviders (ANSPs)
MODIAKGOTLA,LesegoLeon
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:ScalingsolodigitalSMEsintodepartmentalisedenterprisesinGauteng,SouthAfrica
MOFOKENG,Dineo
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:InvestigatingmarketentrystrategiesforSouthAfricanminingsupplycompaniesexpanding intoAfricanregionalmarkets
MOHLALA,Keorapetse
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:TheimpactofGreenFinanceonthefinancialperformanceofJSElistedSouthAfrican companies
MOJA,MahlakoMary
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:Exploringthepublic-privatefinancingmodelforenhancingbulkwater,wastewater,andwater reclamationinfrastructuredevelopmentinSouthAfrica
MONAMA,KaraboSteven
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:ExploringtherelationshipbetweenminingcompaniesandhostcommunitiesThecaseof
MONGALO,Petronella
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:ThenexusbetweendigitalisationoffinancialservicesandfinancialinclusioninSouthAfrica
MOQOBANE,TokeloAmos
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:TheroleofstrategicalignmentonorganisationalperformanceinaSouthAfricanmunicipal entities
MORIFI,RefilweGiven
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:DigitalleadershipchallengesintheSouthAfricanmedicalaidindustry
MOSHIGO,KatlehoNomagugu
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:FactorsthatshapethecareertrajectoriesofBlackSouthAfricanwomeninthefinancial servicessector,aspiringforleadershippositions
MOTAU,Kagiso
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Impactofcontinuouslearningonemployees:AcasestudyoftheDiageocommercial department
MPE,MartinTudu
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership)
PROJECTREPORT:EvaluatingSAHeart'simpactoncardiovascularhealthpolicyinSouthAfrica
MPUNGOSE,XolisaPhumla
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:ComparisonofalternativefinancingmodelsforSouthAfricanSMMEs
MQAI,Abulele
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:DriversofjobsatisfactionintheSouthAfricansalessector
MTSHALI,NoluthandoZamantshali
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:TheroleofnewpublicmanagementapproachesinenhancingperformanceofChapter9 institutions:LessonsfromSARS
MUNZHEDZI,RendaniPortia
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Investigatingthefeasibilityofapplyingtheleanmanagementprocessinhigh-voltagelivework (HVLW)operations
MZUZWANA,Lwazi
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Employmentimplicationsofajustenergytransitiononcoal-miningentitiesinSouthAfrica
NAIDOO,Devesha
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:TheeffectofbigdataonconsumerbehaviourinSouthAfrica
NAIDOO,Julian
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:TheinfluenceoforganisationalcultureonemployeeproductivitywithintheSouthAfrican manufacturingsector
NDLOVU,FaithEmmaElphina
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership) PROJECTREPORT:IntegratingpreventivedentalcarewithmobileclinicsinAlexandratownship
NELUKALO,RofhiwaPatricia
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:EmployeeengagementamongunionisedmineworkersintheNorthWestProvince,South Africa
NGUBANE,Zamabomvu
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Theroleofconsumerbackgroundonconsumptionhabitsandbrandloyalty
NKADIMENG,GloriaMankgadi
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership) PROJECTREPORT:eHealthreadinessforhealthcareaccessintheTshwanedistrict
NKUKU,KhanyisileZachia
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership) PROJECTREPORT:Assessingthedigitalmaturityofregulatoryinformationmanagementsystem(RIMS)forhealth productsinEastern&SouthernAfricanregulatoryauthorities
NKUNA,MashuduPriscilla
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:TheroleofFinancialRiskManagementinpromotingsustainabilityintheenergysector:Acase studyofEskom,SouthAfrica
NTOBENG,PreciousMatjeilane
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Newemployees'perceptionontheinfluenceofpsychologicalcontractonremoteonboarding attheNationalEnergyRegulatorofSouthAfrica
NTONI,Thabo(withDistinction)
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:EvaluationofcloudcolonialityinSouthAfrica:Innovationasapathwaytotransformthecloud computingsubsector
NYAKA,Avheani(withDistinction)
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:EvaluatingthepolicyandcomplianceeffectivenessofSouthAfricanmineclosureand rehabilitationframework
PHASWANA,Pinky
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:AnanalysisofclimatechangeonairlineoperationalefficiencymanagementinSouthAfrica
PUTSOANE,AbnerTshiu
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:DigitalmaturityforadoptionofAI:FocusonSouthAfricanSMEsmanufacturingcompanies
RASEASALA,DimakatsoSurprise
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:IntegratingArtificialIntelligenceinthepublicinsurancesysteminSouthAfrica:Opportunities andchallenges
RASEKULA,Prudence
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:DigitalbankingasastrategyforfinancialinclusioninSouthAfrica
REEVES,SarahElizabeth(withDistinction)
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership) PROJECTREPORT:ThefeasibilityofSocialImpactBonds(SIBs)infundingNGO-implementedhealthprogrammes inSouthAfrica
RIKHOTSO,SizaFreddy
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:AssessingfinancialviabilityoflocalmunicipalitiesinNorthWestprovince
SEGATLHE,MathabeMpho
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Theimportanceofaframeworkindrivingorganizationaltransformationandsustainabilityin SouthAfricanminingsector
SEKETE,ThapeloJacobus
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Financialliteracyasamediatorinfintech-drivenfinancialandsocialinclusioninunderserved SouthAfricancommunities
SESHOKA,SalphinaKgaogelo
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:AssessingtheadvantagesofrenewableenergysourceswithinSouthAfricanelectricitysupply industry
SINGH,KavithaLutchman
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Aninvestigationoftheeffectivenessoftraditionalmarketinganddigitalmarketing
SITHOLE,MayibongweNokwanda
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:InterestratechangesandtheSouthAfricanGovernmentbondyieldcurve
SITOLE,RirhandzuMavis
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Innovation-drivenfacilitiesmanagementforsustainableoperationsandbuiltassetlongevityin selectedSouthAfricanorganisations
SKOSANA,YonaMadila
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership) PROJECTREPORT:TheroleofhealthcareleadershipintheimplementationofpreventativecareinSouthAfrica
SOLWA,Mohamed
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:TheeconomicimplicationsofthedeclineofcashtoSouthAfricanconsumers
SONGWANE,Stoffel
MasterofBusinessAdministration
PROJECTREPORT:ThefinancialviabilityofLiquifiedPetroleumGas(LPG)asanalternativeforcookinginSouth Africanhouseholds
SPELMAN,NtombizikhonaTabisa
MasterofBusinessAdministration(HealthcareLeadership) PROJECTREPORT:LeadershipstrategytomanageinformationasymmetryinSouthAfricanclinicalconsultation
THOMAS,Masape
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:TheadoptionofAIinSouthAfricanpublicsectorsupplychains
TOOI,SithembileJeremia
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:DisruptivetechnologytoenhancerevenueforSMMEsintheFreeState,SouthAfrica
TSOTETSI,TiisetsoPerseverance
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Assessingthecausesoffailureinsalesandoperationsexecution(S&OE)processesinthe FMCGenvironmentinSouthAfrica
TSWELENG,DikelediMaylone
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Investigatingorganisationalculture'simpactonhigh-performanceteamsinamanufacturing company
VEERASAMY,NosiphoZamokuhle
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:Factorsinfluencingtheadoptionofdigitalinsurancetechnologybyinsuranceconsumersin SouthAfrica
ZUKANI,MonwabisiGladstone
MasterofBusinessAdministration PROJECTREPORT:ChangemanagementleadershipwithinSouthAfricanfinancialinstitutionsduringthetransition fromJIBARtoZARONIA
MasterofManagement
ALLIE,Thabiet
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Theroleofthemarketplaceinenablingagig-economyamongtheyoungpeopleinSouth Africa
BALOI,Mutshinyani
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:ACost-BenefitAnalysisoftheAlternativeTechnologiesfortheSouthAfricanRoadFreight LogisticsSector
BHEMBE,ShagasheSolomon
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:IntegrationofAI-poweredchatbotsandhumanagentstoenhancecustomersupportin telecommunicationsindustry
BOTA,AkhonaOsmond
Governance(PublicandDevelopmentSectorMonitoringand Evaluation)
RESEARCHREPORT:TowardsInstitutionalisationofMonitoringandEvaluationintheEasternCapeOfficeofthe Premier
BRUINDERS,NatalieSamantha
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Theroleofintegrateddigitalskillsandentrepreneurshipeducationinenhancing employabilityamongskilledyouthinSouthAfrica
CAMNGCA,AdeEd
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:DigitalEnablementPathways:Adigitalprogressionframeworkfornon-digitalSMEsinSouth Africa
ELIAS,Reneta
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:Explorationofformalandinformalinstitutionalenablersinfluencingfemaleentrepreneursin cleanenergyenterprisesinSouthAfrica
ELLIOTT,Luke
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Playingtowininthedigitalera:Understandingstrategicbehaviourindisruptive environments
GANGARAM,Candice
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Anexplorationofleadershipcompetenciesandpracticesindrivingdigitaltransformationin SouthAfricanfinancialinstitutions
GANYAUPFU,Amanda
Governance(PublicandDevelopmentSectorMonitoringand Evaluation)
RESEARCHREPORT:TheroleofvoluntaryorganisationsforProfessionalEvaluationinadvancingMonitoringand EvaluationPractice
GENGA,RodneyMichael(withDistinction)
InnovationStudies RESEARCHREPORT:TransversalinnovationecosystemsandinclusivemobilityinKenyaandSouthAfrica
GOVINDASAMY,AldrinStephen
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:SAWWTPBiogastoBiomethaneandBiohydrogen:AcomparativeTechno-Economic assessment
HAUFIKU,TuliameniKondjebo
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:TheimpactofDataVisualizationondecision-makingintheminingsector
HLOMANE,Solomon
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:NavigatingDatatelecommunicationsindustry
HLONGWANE,MankgodiEvans
Governance(PublicandDevelopmentSectorMonitoringand Evaluation)
RESEARCHREPORT:SustainabilityfromthetownshipperspectiveinThembisa
HLUNGWANE,Tsakani
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:InvestigatingtheroleofDigitalReferenceArchitectureStrategyinenablingtransformation forEnergyUtilities
KANYUNGWE,Robert
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:BigdatatoaddresscustomerchurnintheSouthAfricanmediaindustry
KGOEDI,ReabetsoeHendriettaMichelle
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:AssessingDecarbonisationInitiativesintheautomotiveindustry:AcasestudyofSouth AfricanOEMsintheEasternCape
KHUMALO,MhlanganoNtuthuko
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:ThestrategicbusinessvalueofAI-enabledcloudCRMsystemsinaSouthAfricanbank
KORE,DanielNathaniel
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:AssessingGenerativeArtificialIntelligencebiasandfairnessperceptionsintheSouth Africaninsuranceindustry
LYIMO,DonaldPaschal
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Investigatingthedeterminantsassociatedwiththeadoptionofvalue-addedfintechservices throughmobileplatformsinTanzania
MABONGO,NtsikaMmeli
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:CloudserviceproviderselectioninSouthAfrica'stelecommunicationindustry
MADIMA,MphoLibago
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:GovernanceandinfrastructurechallengesinestablishingWastetoEnergysystems: LessonsfromTshwaneMetropolitanMunicipality
MADISE,LekoneRealebogaAmbitious DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:TheperceivedeffectofdigitaltransformationonfreightforwardingperformanceinSouth Africa
MAFOKOSI,Lebohang
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:NaturalAssetsandGlobalGames:ExploringSouthAfrica'sCriticalMineralsandEnergy StrategyintheGeopoliticsoftheEnergyTransition
MAGANO,JonathanMothofela
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:Thebarriersandopportunitiesforsmall-scaleenterprisesintherecyclingofsolarPVwaste withinSouthAfrica'scirculareconomy
MAGEMBA,MoyahaboAdolphinah
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:Readinessoftheelectricitydistributionnetworkinfrastructuretouptaketheelectricvehicles inSouthAfrica
MAHARASWA,NthutsoaKaren
Governance(GovernanceandManagement) RESEARCHREPORT:InstitutionalandorganisationalarrangementsforimplementingEducation4.0inSouth Africanpublicuniversities
MAHOLWANA,Yonke
Governance(PublicandDevelopmentSectorMonitoringand Evaluation) RESEARCHREPORT:Results-basedmanagementinyouthdevelopmentprogrammes
MALINGA,Sifundo DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Investigatinglastmiledeliveryadoptiontoimprovee-commercegrowthinruralareas
MAMPURU,Tsebo
Governance(GovernanceandManagement) RESEARCHREPORT:LessonsforSouthAfricafromHigherEducationmassificationinBrazilandMauritius
MAMUNYANI,PennyMikateko
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:ExploringtheroleofartificialintelligenceinenhancingtheoperationalefficiencyinaSouth AfricanMVNO
MANZINI,PetronellaLucky
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:TheimpactofDigitalPaymentSystemsadvancementsonconsumerengagementin E-CommerceinSouthAfrica
MAQOMA,ThobekaPatience EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:AssessmentofthevulnerabilityofEskom'sdistributionelectricalinfrastructuretoclimate changeinducedadverseweatherevents:AcasestudyoftheEasternCapeprovince,SouthAfrica
MASEKO,Lwazi
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:WhatsAppasabusinessplatformforcustomerengagementinJohannesburg'sBlack BeautyIndustry
MASEKO,NcamaneSamuel
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:ExploringtheroleofGigPlatformstowardsemploymentofyouthinGauteng
MASIA,RofhiwaReginald
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Exploringtheeffectsofdigitaltransformationonworkforcedynamics:AcaseofaSouth Africantechnologyorganisation
MATHATHO,JohnLedile EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:Assessmentontheperceivedsocio-economicimpactoftheNewElectricVehicleTransition intheautomotiveindustryinSouthAfrica
MATIWANE,Stephen
Governance(GovernanceandManagement) RESEARCHREPORT:Theinconsistentimplementationofthee-tollingfundingmodelinGauteng
MDLALOSE,SiyabongaMadoda
Governance(PublicPolicy) RESEARCHREPORT:FactorsaffectingenvironmentalhealthserviceperformanceinGauteng
MEHLO,FikileNongaliphi
Governance(PublicPolicy) RESEARCHREPORT:Thework-lifeexperiencesofmigrantBasothofemaledomesticworkersinTshwaneDistrict, SouthAfrica
MENTZ,Morne
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Assessingconsumerresistancetoinnovationsofretiring2G-basedphonesinSouthAfrica amidstthe2G/3Gsunset
MEWALAL,Ushik
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:GenAIforfinancialinclusionamongSouthAfricanentrepreneurs
MFOBO,MzuvuyileSithandiwe
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:LeveragingDigitalTechnologiestoenhanceSmallholderLivestockFarmingintheEastern Cape,SouthAfrica
MKHABELE,MaryMmapula
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:ManualDataCapturing,DataIntegrity,andimplicationsforDigitisation:Acasestudyof LethaboPowerStation,Eskom
MKHWANAZI,LethukuthulaNdondo
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:ArtificialIntelligence(AI)enhancedCyberresilienceagainstphishingattacksinSouth Africanbanks
MODISELLE,LomileAgnes
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:InvestigatinglocalgovernmentcapacityforSDG7implementationinmunicipalities:The caseofGautengmunicipalities
MOKWELE,LeratoJeanette DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Theinfluenceofdigitalfinancialsolutionsonthefinancialmanagementbehaviourof millennialsinSouthAfrica
MONARENG,DineoElaine DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:ExploringTelecommunicationsCompaniesledstrategiestowardsfinancialinclusionofthe unbankedthroughMobileMoneyServicesinSouthAfrica
MORETLO,PoloRethabile
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:Assessmentoftheimpactofenergyefficiencyretrofitadoptiononjobcreationandclimate mitigationinGautengcommercialofficebuildings
MORKEL,DeclanClive
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:ThepotentialrisksofBilateralPPAsforprivateofftakers
MOROOLE,Thuso
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:ThestrategicroleofbusinessarchitectureindrivingdigitaltransformationinSouthAfrica's financialservicessector
MOTIANG,MotlalepulaRethabile DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Anempiricalstudyofthefactorsthatinfluencemobilemoneyanditsimpactoncustomer satisfactionintheSouthAfricanretailsector
MOTLHANKE,Ongopotse
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:TheroleofArtificialIntelligenceinenhancingcustomerexperienceinSouthAfrican omnichannels
MOTSOANE,BoitumeloJoy
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:TheimpactofArtificialIntelligenceuseoncustomersatisfactionandloyaltyintheSouth Africanbankingsector:Themediatingroleofhyper-personalisation
MOTSOENENG,MahaliElizabeth
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:IntegratingAIandEnterpriseSecuritySystemsfortransactionalfrauddetectioninSouth Africanbanks
MPYE,JosephSekoni
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Theroleofartificialintelligence(AI)governanceindrivinginnovationwithintheSouthAfrican miningindustry
MSIMANGO-GALAWE,Jabulile Management(WBS) DISSERTATION:AcoachingframeworkforBlackwomenentrepreneursinSouthAfrica
MTSETWENI,LybonShirilele
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:TechnologyadoptioninprivatemedicalpracticesinGauteng
MUDAU,TovhowaniIsaac
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:Theroleofnuclearenergyinsupportingnet-zeroandenergysupplyequilibriuminSouth Africa
MUSI,Kgosi
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:PredictiveCybersecurityRiskManagementforDigitalSupplyChainNetworksinthe manufacturingsector
MXOLI,LaureenNonhlanhla
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:TheperceivedimpactofinfluencersonpurchaseintentamountsGenYandGenZinSouth Africa
NCEMANE,Sandisiwe
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:LPGsolutionscenariosforSouthAfrica'santicipated2028naturalgasshortages
NGCOBO,Lindiwe
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:SustainableenergysolutionfortheEasternSeaboardsmartcity
NGUBENI,SithembisoSibusiso DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT Financialservicessector
NHLAPO,Thabelo
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:InfluenceofelectricvehicledriverbehaviouronchargingpatternsinGautengProvince, SouthAfrica
NJOLI,Nwabisa
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:EvaluatingthecoordinationframeworksenablingDistributedEnergyResources participationintheSouthAfricanwholesaleelectricitymarket
NKOANA,KgomotsoLena Governance(GovernanceandManagement) RESEARCHREPORT:TheeffectivenessofthewhistleblowingpolicyinEskom
NKOPANE,ThaboSelby DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:TheefficacyofWhatsAppasadigitalchannelforimprovingcustomerengagementinSouth AfricanMunicipalities
NKOSI,AndilePaulangelo DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:SocialEngineeringandCybersecurityknowledgeamongyouthinSouthAfricantownships
NOKO,Terrence
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT SouthAfrica
NOQAYI,ArethaBabalwa
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:AssessingthenecessityfortheSouthAfricanFuelIndustrytoadoptBiofuels
NTOMBELA,ThobilePhindile
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:AI-poweredHRtoolsandemployeecareerdevelopmentinSouthAfricanfinancialservices: Agenderedperspective
NUUMBEMBE,WilhelmPendukeni
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT RenewableEnergy2030goals
OSBORNE,Ebrahim
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:TheimpactofPerceivedGamificationEffectivenessonContinuanceIntentionoffintech applicationusageamongtheurbanpopulationinSouthAfrica
PADIACHY,Nilesh
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:AcomparativestudypredictingCustomerLifetimeValueusingrecurringneuralnetworks andprobabilitymodels
PALAMA,Tlohang
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:MobileFintechadoptionintentionsinLesotho'sinformalsector:Examiningtrust,social networks,andinfrastructuralchallenges
RABOSHAKGA,SolomonKatlego
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Investigatingtheroleoftechnologyincurbingstocktheft
RACHIDI,MaroloSerogole
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:ExploringtheimpactofLow-Code/No-CodeAIsolutionsonoperationefficiencyfor EcommerceSMEsinGauteng
RADEBE,PenelopeMbali(withDistinction)
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:ExploringdigitalpaymentadoptionandusewithinsocialcommerceinSouthAfrica
RAMOKGOPA,ThulaniDouglas
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:ACloud-BasedOperationalModelforBigDataProfessionalsintheTelecommunications Sector
RANTWANE,TshegohatsoOnicah
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:ElectricityWheelinginSouthAfricanNetworksbetween2011to2024:Evolution,Policy InfluenceandStakeholderPerceptions
SEKGOTA,Kgaogelo
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:IntegratingdigitalassetsintofinancialplanningstrategiesinSouthAfrica
SETHABELA-MAKOENG,EmilyNthabiseng
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:ExploringtrustconcernsandtheirinfluenceontheadoptionofMobileFinancialServices (MFS)amongTownshipconsumersinGauteng
SHUBE,PeterSibusiso
Governance(PublicandDevelopmentSectorMonitoringand Evaluation) RESEARCHREPORT:ImplementationofthePublicWorksInfrastructureinterventionsinMpumalangaprovince
SIBAYA,NtokozoThobilePatricia
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:AssessingthereadinessofEskomDistribution'sInfrastructurefortheintegrationofElectric Vehicles:Challengesandstrategicsolutions
SIBEKO,SimphathisiweNkosisiphile
StrategicMarketing RESEARCHREPORT:EmployeebrandingandbrandequityintheSouthAfricanretailsector
SIBISI,MelusiHycynth
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:FactorsinfluencingFintechadoptionamongSmallandMediumEnterprisesinSouthAfrica
SKOSANA,FeliciaMakhulwanyane
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:ReskillingofcoalminingemployeesinthecontextofenergytransitioninSouthAfrica
SOOKLAL,Shivaar
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:TheadoptionanduseofGenAIforupskillingdatascientistsintheSouthAfricanbanking sector
SPAUMER,ChristineNomsa
EnergyLeadership RESEARCHREPORT:TheroleofenergygovernanceinaddressingNationalElectricitySupplyShortagesinSouth Africa:LessonsfromNigeriaandEgypt
THETHE,ReolebogileEmmah
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Theinfluenceofdigitaltouchpointsonpurchasedecisionsintheearthmovingequipment industry
THULARE,LetsutsaPaulus
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT
TSHABANGU,Dinah
Governance(PublicandDevelopmentSectorMonitoringand Evaluation) RESEARCHREPORT:GlobalFundCapacitybuildinginterventionsforCommunityBasedOrganizationsin KwaZulu-Natal
TSIU,NniniCarlifonia
Governance(PublicandDevelopmentSectorMonitoringand Evaluation) RESEARCHREPORT:TowardsaMonitoringandEvaluationFrameworkforimplementingtheFourthIndustrial Revolution(4IR)StrategyinSouthAfrica
TSOSANE,Mpesa
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Advancingdigitaltransformationinmining:Addressinginclusion,diversity,andgender digitaldividebarriersforwomen
TSOTETSI,Reitumetse
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:Thefactorsinfluencingtheadoptionofe-simintheSouthAfricanTelecommunications market
ZONDI,Thandiwe
DigitalBusiness RESEARCHREPORT:ExploringdigitalcompetencyofschoolteachersinWitpoortjieinaPost-COVIDera
ZULU,NoziphoZama
StrategicMarketing RESEARCHREPORT:Influenceofsocialmediaonconsumerpurchasedecisionsintheretailsectorpreandduring Covid-19lockdown
MasterofManagementinAfricanPhilanthropy
MAJORO,MphutsakoVeronica RESEARCHREPORT:Disruptingphilanthropy:TheroleoffeministgrantmakinginSouthAfrica
MasterofManagementinEntrepreneurshipandNewVentureCreation
DIXON,MenzieGilbert RESEARCHREPORT:TheroleofArtificialIntelligenceinenhancingEntrepreneurialdecision-making:A survey-basedstudyinGauteng,SouthAfrica
KGOMO,SharlotteMampago RESEARCHREPORT:TheinfluenceofsuppliercomplianceinentrepreneurialparticipationofMSMEsintheSouth Africanminingindustry
LEROTHOLI,SeengMatsiu RESEARCHREPORT:Assessingtheroleofenterprisesupportorganisationsinenhancingthesustainabilityof youth-ledstart-upsinMaseru,Lesotho
MALELU,Thato RESEARCHREPORT:TheeffectofFintechadoptionoftheperformanceofMSMEsinCityofJohannesburg
MANZINI,ThulisileGlory RESEARCHREPORT:TheinfluenceofDigitalPlatformadoptiononthegrowthofWomen-ownedbusinesses:A studyinDigitalEntrepreneurshipwithinSouthAfrica
SIBANYONI,BushyThomas RESEARCHREPORT:TheinfluenceofIndividualEntrepreneurialOrientationofMicroInsuranceEnterpriseson HouseholdFinancialInclusioninGauteng
MasterofManagementinFinanceandInvestment
DEBEES-PADI,Nompumelelo RESEARCHREPORT:Risk-ResponsiveLiquidityManagementStrategiesundermarketvolatilityinSouthAfrican banks
HORO,Pumeza RESEARCHREPORT:LoangrowthandassetqualityinSouthAfricanbanks:Anempiricalanalysisofthe post-COVID-19creditrisklandscapeunderIFRS9
KITWIKA,DanielWinston RESEARCHREPORT:FintechinvestmentandfinancialstabilityinAfrica
MAHLANGU,MthokozisiMoses RESEARCHREPORT:Theroleofcreditdefaultswapsinpredictingthecreditratingdowngradeofcommercial banks
MCIWA,Zandisile RESEARCHREPORT:ESGperformanceandshareholdervalue:ThecaseoffirmslistedontheJSE
MKANDLA,Mnqobi RESEARCHREPORT:TheimpactofESGdisclosureonfinancialperformance:EvidencefromJSE-listedmining companiesinSouthAfrica
MTIMKULU,KhanyisilePhumzile RESEARCHREPORT:TheCurrentAccountandExchangeRates:TheroleofEquityShocks
NDABA,LungileThobile RESEARCHREPORT EnergyProjectinSub-SaharanAfrica
BachelorofLaws
MALUNGANI,Gaily
RAMATHOKA,DeliciaDineo
PostgraduateDiplomainBusinessAdministration
BASSON,TamaronShanice
BAYETHE,MzoliJoseph
BONGA-BONGA,Malebe
BOSMAN,CarrestonEldridge
BUSAKWE,Nomsa
BUTI,DieketsengPrecious
CHALALE,HantsiJohannes
CHIPA,ThabisoDuncan
FEKISI,Nolundi
FUKU,XolileGodfrey
HLONGWANE,VutlhariThelma
KHOZA,Lenard
KHOZA,NokuthenjwaPride
KHULELA,Simthembile
MABOTJA,KatlegoKoena
MADIKANE,Thabo
MAFUNZWAINI,Asatuwi
MASHWAMA,SifisoJobe
MAYISELA,Sivuziwe
MAZIBUKO,NqobileZakithi
MOILA,MphathiseniEmmanuel
MOSEKI,KholofeloSalome
MOTAUNG,Keneilwe
MOTSIRI,TshitsoSamuel
MTHIMKHULU,Nkululeko
MUDAU,Thendelano
NKONE,TefoThomas
NTOMBELA,SibusisoMacDonald
NTSHINGILA,HlalanathiCarswell
POOE,Keamogetswe
RADIKGANE,Karabo
SAMUEL,GeoffConrad
SAMWA,Atuweni
SEBAKE,Mohau
SEKHAOLELO,RaesetjaEdwina
SELEKE,Ettie
SHANGE,NozibusisoZodumo
SHEIK,Kezia
SIGIDI,BolekwaBeatrice
SIGUBUDU,PromiseZinhle
TWALA,ZiyandaVuyelwa
ZIQUBU,CherylNtombenhle
PostgraduateDiplomainDigitalBusiness
MAKGOTHI,ChristianKabelo DigitalBusiness
MATHEBULA,Remember DigitalBusiness
NKOSI,Mkhaphi DigitalBusiness
NKOSI,Petro DigitalBusiness
ZIKHALI,ThamsanqaAndile DigitalBusiness
PostgraduateDiplomainEnergyLeadership
ASIYA,MlungisiAbednego EnergyLeadership(Electricity)
BUTHELEZI,ZonazodwaZona EnergyLeadership(Electricity)
GOVENDER,Princeton EnergyLeadership(Electricity)
MASEKELA,MohlagoPersidah EnergyLeadership(Electricity)
MATHIKGE,MotshabiLouisa EnergyLeadership
MATSOSO,Mpoealeng EnergyLeadership
MCHUNU,ZandileLorraine EnergyLeadership
MHLANGA,ShilleyNozipho EnergyLeadership(Electricity)
MOKWANE,ThembiPortia EnergyLeadership
MONAISE,PaulusWalter EnergyLeadership(Electricity)
MOSIANEDI,MojakiEphraim EnergyLeadership
NKOSI,TholithembelihleThandolwethuMandisa EnergyLeadership
PostgraduateDiplomainManagement
BICI,AndaQhama EnergyLeadership
BOIKANYO,Kutlwano BusinessAdministration
CELE,Nokubonga BusinessAdministration
CEZA,Khanya GovernanceandPublicLeadership
CHETTY,TesslynJade BusinessAdministration
HATTINGH,IzakJohannesAndries
HLAZO,MziwakheExcellent
PublicandDevelopmentManagement
ISAAC,BathandwaManelisi EnergyLeadership
KANKU,Makolo EnergyLeadership
KEKANA,MamaboloThabiso EnergyLeadership
KGOMO,ItumelengKgaboElvis DigitalBusiness
KGOMO,JosinahKwene
MADUWA,DollorenceItumeleng PublicandDevelopmentSectorMonitoringandEvaluation(M&E)
MAFUYA,SalmaNothando
MAGUBANE,MhlengiMthokozisi
MASHALA,LemogangOboitshepoMotlalepule
MASHILO,LekobaneBenny
BusinessAdministration
BusinessAdministration
BusinessAdministration
MATENTSHI,Rodney EnergyLeadership
MATHABATHE,MoeshaRamathetjeNogana
MEYER,Ettiene
BusinessAdministration
MHLAMBI,MinenhleSiwakhile BusinessAdministration
MKHATSHWA,Lethukuthula PublicandDevelopmentSectorMonitoringandEvaluation(M&E)
MNGOMEZULU,Saneliso DigitalBusiness
MOLABE,NgwanapeuMoma
BusinessAdministration
MTAMBO,Mirriam PublicPolicy&DevelopmentAdmin
NTLANGANISO,Ziphozihle PublicandDevelopmentManagement
NZAMA,NombuleloMonica PublicandDevelopmentManagement
NZIMANDE,ZiyandaThando PublicandDevelopmentSectorMonitoringandEvaluation(M&E)
PEER,Zayd
PHIRI,Wilson
REDDI,Dhanasegran
SEGONE,AndrewWilliamRamatua
TAU,MeshackBangani
PostgraduateDiplomainPhilanthropyandResourceMobilisation
MBILI,ZinhleCarol
PostgraduateDiplomainPublicManagement
ROLSEN,ThersiaAlicia
MonitoringandEvaluation
OFFICERSOFTHEUNIVERSITY
Chancellor
DRNJDLAMINIMBChB(Natal)DOH(FreeState)MBA(Witwatersrand)DBL(Unisa)PGCE(Witwatersrand)IEC (Stanford)
Vice-ChancellorandPrincipal
PROFESSORZVILAKAZIBSc(Manchester)MScPhD(Witwatersrand)FRS,FAAS,MASSAf
ChairmanofCouncil
MRTNOMBEMBEBCom(UNITRA)BComptHons(UNISA);CA(SA)
SeniorDeputyVice-Chancellor(Academic)
PROFESSORROSMANBA(Witwatersrand)HDipEdBEd(Unisa)MEdPhD(Witwatersrand)MASSAf
DeputyVice-Chancellor(ResearchandInnovation)
PROFESSORLMORRISBSc(Hons)(Witwatersrand)DPhil(Oxford)FAASMASSAfFRSSA
DeputyVice-Chancellor(SystemsandOperations)
PROFESSORIRJANDRELLBSc(Eng)GDEPhD(Witwatersrand)IntPE(SA)PrEngFSAAEFSAIEESMIEEE
DeputyVice-Chancellor(PeopleDevelopmentandCulture)
PROFESSORGSTEVENSBA(CapeTown)BA(Hons)PsychMPsych(WesternCape)DLittetPhil(UNISA), MASSAf
Registrar
MSCGCROSLEYBAHDipEd(Witwatersrand)BEdHons(Unisa)MEd(Witwatersrand)
(Acting)ChiefFinancialOfficer
MRDRAVJEECA(SA)BComptHons(UNISA)
DeanofStudentAffairs
MRJAPSEPTEMBERBAMPhil(CapeTown)
DEANSOFTHEFACULTIES
FacultyofCommerce,LawandManagement
PROFESSORJCOHENBComHonsPhD(Witwatersrand)
FacultyofEngineeringandtheBuiltEnvironment
PROFESSORCMUSINGWINIBSc(Hons)(Eng)(Zimbabwe)MSc(Eng)PhD(Witwatersrand)PrEngFSAIMM
FacultyofHealthSciences
PROFESSORSAMADHIMBBChMMedPhD(Witwatersrand)CBEFCPaeds(SA)TWASMASSAfRSSAf
FacultyofHumanities
PROFESSORMMUSEMWABAHons(Zimbabwe)MA(CapeTown)PhD(Minnesota)MASSAf
FacultyofScience
PROFESSORNCHETTYBScHons(Natal)MSPhD(U.IllinoisUrbana-Champaign)MASSAfMSAIPMRSSA
PresidentofConvocation
MSKMUFAMADIBALLBLLM(Witwatersrand)
FACULTYOFCOMMERCE,LAWANDMANAGEMENT
SituatedintheheartofthemostpowerfuleconomichubontheAfricancontinent,drawingonthebestacademic talentintheregion,andconnectedtothemostinfluentialsocialagentsinthecountry,theFacultyofCommerce, LawandManagementoffersanexcitingandcontemporarysetofstudyprogrammesthatgrapplewiththeeconomic andsocialchallengesofourcountry,andtheeconomiesacrosstheglobe.TheFacultyoffersauniqueopportunity tospecialiseinthetechnicalskillsthataredrivingandshapingbusinesswithinmoderneconomiesandtostudythe social,legalandeconomicconsequencesofeconomicdevelopmentandgrowth.
TheFacultyconsistsofsixSchools:
TheMargoSteeleSchoolofAccountancy, TheSchoolofBusinessSciences, TheSchoolofEconomicsandFinance, TheSchoolofLaw, TheGraduateSchoolofBusinessAdministration(WitsBusinessSchool),and TheWitsSchoolofGovernance
TheFacultyoffersthreeundergraduateprogrammesinCommerce:
1.athree-yearBachelorofCommerce(B.Com),
2.athree-yearBachelorofAccountingScience(B.AccSc),and 3.athree-yearBachelorofEconomicScience(B.EconSc).
ThreeundergraduateprogrammesareofferedinLaw:
1.afour-yearLLBprogrammeasafirstdegreeforstudentswishingtostudylaw
2.athree-yearLLBprogrammeforstudentswhoholdanypriordegreebutwhohavenotcompletedanylaw subjects,and
3.atwo-yearLLBprogrammeforstudentswhoholdanypriordegreewhohavelawasamajorsubject.
AtthepostgraduateleveltheFacultyoffersafullspectrumofhonoursdegrees,postgraduatediplomas,Masters degreesandPh.DprogrammesacrossitssixSchools.TheFacultyoffersexcitingopportunitiesforMBAandrelated qualificationsintheWitsBusinessSchool-themostresearch-productivebusinessschoolinSouthAfrica-and publicmanagementanddevelopmentdegreesofferedbytheWitsSchoolofGovernance-theleadingSouth Africancentreforpublicservicepostgraduatetraining.InadditiontoDoctoraldegrees,Mastersdegreesand PostgraduateDiplomasareofferedinCommerce,Accountancy,Economics,BusinessScience,Applied DevelopmentEconomicsandPolicy,Law,andManagement.Weareconstantlyinnovatingwithnewprogrammes andcurriculumandhavelaunchedanumberoffullyonlinepostgraduatediplomaprogrammesinfinance,business administration,andpublicmanagement,alongwithspecialistprogrammesinaccountancy,energyleadership,and healthcareleadership,amongothers.
OurWitsLawClinicisoneoftheoldestandlargestofitskind,offeringfreelegalservicestothecommunitywhile servingasanimportantplatformfortraining.Wearealsodrivingentrepreneurshipthroughourspecialistoutreach units,WitsEntrepreneurshipClinicandCentreforEntrepreneurship.Wehavevibrantinternationalpartnerships withtopinternationaluniversitiesandthroughwhichweofferjoint-degreeandstudentexchangeprogrammes.The Facultyalsohasanextensiveofferingofshortcoursesandmaintainsspecialistunitsforexecutiveeducation programmes,includingglobalexecutiveleadershipprogrammes.
OurFacultyhasconsistentlyproducedamongthebestresultsinthefinalBoardexaminationoftheSouthAfrican InstituteofCharteredAccountants(SAICA),oureconomicsstudentsareregularwinnersoftheNedbank&Old MutualBudgetSpeechcompetition,ourlawgraduatesaresoughtafterbythetoplegalfirmsandoureconomics andbusinesssciencesgraduatesareleadersincorporatemanagement,policymaking,governanceandregulatory institutionsinSouthAfrica.
Ourresearchersareatthecuttingedgeofglobalresearchon,amongothers,bankingandfinance,social entrepreneurship,thelabourmarket,macroeconomics,inequality,humanrightslaw,commerciallaw,constitutional law,informationsystems,governance,publicfinanceandhealtheconomics. importantsocialissuessuchasclimatechange,digitaltransformation,inequalityandeconomicgrowth,governance anddemocracy,anddeliveryofhealthcare.Weplaceparticularimportanceondoingresearchthatimpactsour society,andourstaffandpostgraduatestudentsareregularlyengagingissuesthataffectsnotjustSouthAfricabut countriesaroundtheworld.Ouracademicsareregularcommentatorsinboththeprintandtelevisionmediaon currentaffairs,suchaschangestolabourlegislation,thenationalbudget,andonenergysecurityandtransitions.
TheFacultyishometotheSouthernCentreforInequalityStudies(SCIS),ourSchoolofLawholdstheClaudeLeon FoundationChairinEarthJusticeandStewardshipandtheNRFSARChIChaironEquality,LawandSocialJustice, theWitsBusinessSchoolhousestheAfricanEnergyLeadershipCentre,andtheWitsSchoolofGovernanceis doingworkonjusttransitions,adaptationandclimategovernanceaswellasgovernanceofstate-ownedentities. WecontributetodigitaltransformationthroughourFintechHubintheSchoolofEconomicsandFinanceandour WBSChairinDigitalBusiness,amongothers.
TheFacultyhasovertheyearsputinplaceanumberofprogrammesandresourcestosupportthesuccessof studentsintheirlearningjourney.Ouraward-winningRoadtoSuccessProgramme(RSP)istargetedat undergraduatestudentsandincludesapeer-to-peerprogrammeandearlyinterventionwhichhavehelpedimprove ourthroughputrate.Forpostgraduatestudents,ourTeachingandLearningUnitoffersbespokeprogrammeto developwritingandmethodologyskills,withbothaquantitativeandaqualitativeresearchadvisorworkingwith studentstodeveloptheirthesis.Insupportofourblendedlearningstrategy,alongwithourfullyonlineprogrammes, wehaveaunitthatfocusesonintegratingtechnology,includingAI,intotheteachingandlearningprocess.
Ourstudentsgraduatewithconfidenceandoftenatthetopofthenationalclass.Ourstudentbecomesuccessfulin whateverpaththeyembarkonaftertheirtimeatWitsbecomingleaderswithacommitmenttosocialimpactand doinggood.
IllustriousAlumni
Well-knownWitsCommerce,LawandManagementgraduatesincludeIsmailMahomed,thefirstChiefJusticein post-apartheidSouthAfrica;ArthurChaskalson,formerChiefJusticeofSouthAfrica;ThuliMadonsela,former PublicProtectorofSouthAfrica;GeorgeBizos,HumanRightsAdvocate;JoelJoffe,attorneyforNelsonMandela andtheothersatRivoniaTreasontrial;SirSydneyKentridge,leadingadvocateintheTreasontrialandmanyother prominenttrialsinSouthAfricaandtheUK;MargaretMarshall,formerChiefJusticeoftheMassachusettsSupreme Court;DonaldGordon,founderofLibertyLifein1958andafterwhomtheDonaldGordonMedicalCentreisnamed; BrianJoffe,founderoftheBidvestGroup;PatriceMotsepe,SouthAfricanminingmagnate;KoosBekker,Chairman ofNaspers;GailKelly,AustralianandSouthAfricanbusinesswoman;JudyDlamini,ChancellorofWitsUniversity; IvanGlasenberg,formerCEOofGlencore;MaryVilakazi,CEOofFirstRand;RobbieBrozin,founderofNandos; RodneySacksandHiltonSchlosbergofMonsterBeverages;StevenCollis,pastCEOofCencora;VictorSekese CEOofSNGGrantThornton;MervynKing,ChairoftheKingCommitteeonCorporateGovernance;andMaria Ramos,SouthAfricaneconomist,businesswomanandformerCEOoftheABSAgroup.
