12 DECEMBER 2024 14H30
MISSION STATEMENT
The University of the Western Cape is a national university, alert to its African and international context as it strives to be a place of quality, a place to grow. It is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, to nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and to responding in critical and creative ways to the needs of a society in transition.
MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Dear Graduands,
Welcome to this joyous occasion! Today, we celebrate you, our graduands, and the achievements you’ve worked so hard to attain. The entire university community is incredibly proud of you. We also honour those who supported you, your parents, guardians, and loved ones. Your hard work and perseverance have brought you to this day.
As you sit here in the Jakes Gerwel Hall, take a moment to reflect on your journey. Remember your first day on campus, the challenges you overcame, and the growth that has led to this proud achievement. There were moments of doubt, but you persevered. And here you are, wearing your cap and gown, proof of the rewards of determination and faith.
Now, you may ask, ‘What next?’ Some of you may already have plans, perhaps a job lined up, overseas travel, a gap year, further studies, or who knows? For others, the future is still unfolding. Whatever your path, remember this: graduating from the University of the Western Cape is no ordinary accomplishment. Take pride in what you’ve achieved as you prepare for what lies ahead.
The world you step into is both exciting and demanding. The lessons you’ve learned at UWC will guide you, and the resilience you’ve built will light your way. The world needs graduates like you, people driven by passion and guided by integrity, with minds open to new possibilities. You are equipped to meet this call. Remember, the spirit of Ubuntu lies at the heart of who we are at UWC. It teaches us that our humanity is bound together and that we thrive when we uplift one another.
As graduates, you are ambassadors of this shared mission. Your journey doesn’t end here; it is a new beginning. Use your gifts to make an impact. Be the change in your communities, workplaces, and beyond. Congratulations on this extraordinary achievement. We are immensely proud of you. Go forward with courage and grace.
Sincerely,
THE MOST REVEREND DR THABO CECIL MAKGOBA UWC CHANCELLOR
Dear Graduands,
MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR
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At today’s graduation ceremony, we celebrate your achievements and the journey that brought you to this moment. It is also an occasion to acknowledge your hard work and determination to succeed. This event is not just about your academic accomplishments, it is also about your ability to face challenges and adapt to a changing world. The experiences you’ve gained during your time here, from learning in new ways to overcoming obstacles, have prepared you to step confidently into the future.
At the University of the Western Cape, we have also grown and adapted. Through research in areas like sustainable development and renewable energy, we contribute to addressing critical global issues of our time. We have established strong international partnerships and collaborate with institutions worldwide to expand knowledge and create new opportunities. Our campus is a place where ideas are turned into action, and where education can drive real change. This innovative mindset is now part of the knowledge and skills you carry forward.
May the lessons you’ve learned here guide you as you step into the next phase of your life. You have already shown that you can thrive under challenging circumstances, and that strength will serve you well in life. The experiences you’ve gained are not just for your own success, they are tools you can use to help create a better world. Whatever path you choose next, approach it with focus and purpose. Work hard, remain open to new opportunities, and stay aware of the changes in the world around you. Challenges will arise, but they can also lead to new possibilities.
Graduation doesn’t mean the end of your relationship with this university. You are now part of a diverse and inspiring alumni community. Stay connected and take pride in being part of UWC’s legacy. As you begin an exciting new chapter, move forward with the assurance that you are well-equipped to thrive and make a positive contribution in the world.
Congratulations, and best wishes for the journey ahead!
PROF. TYRONE PRETORIUS RECTOR AND VICE-CHANCELLOR
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE FACTS AND FIGURES
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HISTORIC MILESTONES
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
1960: The University College of the Western Cape opens its doors.
1970: The institution gains independent university status and is allowed to award its own degrees and diplomas.
1975: Prof Richard van der Ross is appointed as UWC’s first black Rector.
1978: UWC’s Cape Flats Nature Reserve is declared a National Monument (now known as a provincial heritage site).
1987: New Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Jakes Gerwel, declares UWC as the ‘university of the left’. The University deracialises and opens its doors to African students.
UWC inaugurates its longest-serving Chancellor, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who would serve for more than 25 years.
1990: UWC becomes the first university to award the late President Mandela an honorary doctorate upon his release from prison.
1994: Many academics from UWC join President Mandela’s government and are appointed to ministerial and advisory positions, including its Rector, Prof Gerwel, who became the Director-General in the Presidency.
UWC’s leadership takes part in writing the higher education policy for the incoming government. The South African interim Constitution and final Constitution are drafted at UWC.
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1995: UWC launches its first website – joining the internet age before other universities in the Mother City.
UWC launches the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) to engage in research, training, policy development and advocacy in relation to land reform, rural governance and natural resource management.
2002: Under the leadership of Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Brian O’Connell, UWC successfully resists being merged. Instead, its Dentistry Faculty is merged with that of the University of Stellenbosch, making UWC the only dentistry faculty in the Western Cape.
2010: 10 SARChI chairs awarded to UWC, the highest number awarded to any university in SA that year (as of 2018, UWC hosts 17 SARChI Chairs).
2012: UWC launches its Technology Transfer Office to help promote the development and protection of the intellectual property of the University’s research community, staff and students.
UWC is declared Africa’s Greenest Campus in the inaugural African Green Campus Initiative Challenge.
2013: UWC signs the Berlin Declaration on Open Access in the Sciences and Humanities, joining hundreds of institutions around the world dedicated to supporting the principles of open access and working to achieve openness in publicly funded projects.
HISTORIC MILESTONES
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
2015: Prof Tyrone Pretorius is inaugurated as the new Rector and Vice-Chancellor.
2016: UWC’s Centre for Humanities Research is awarded the Flagship on Critical Thought in African Humanities by the NRF.
UWC is ranked number 1 in Physical Science – not just in South Africa, but for Africa as a whole – in the 2016 Nature Index.
2017: A group of UWC students, led by Prof Nico Orce, conduct the second major African-led experiment at the CERN laboratory in Switzerland.
UWC’s former Vice-Chancellor, Prof Brian O’Connell, receives the National Research Foundation’s highest honour, the NRF Lifetime Achievement Award.
2018: The Faculty of Dentistry launches a state-of-the-art video conferencing system that allows students to watch live surgeries in class or at home – a first for South Africa.
2019: UWC Rugby makes its historical debut in the Varsity Cup, by becoming the first team from an historically disadvantaged institution to qualify for the competition.
2020: UWC’s South African National Bioinformatics Institute (SANBI), in collaboration with researchers from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), sequenced the first SARS-COV-2 genome in South Africa, providing a
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genetic “fingerprint” helped us understand - and contain - the spread of COVID-19.
UWC celebrates its 60th anniversary.
2022: Professor Russell H Kaschula is appointed as the Research Chair in Forensic Linguistics and Multilingualism – a first in Africa.
The UWC Main Hall is renamed the Jakes Gerwel Hall to honour this iconic leader.
2023: Professor Marion Keim is appointed as the UNESCO Chair for Sport, Development, Peace and Olympic Education – the first ever awarded UNESCO Chair in Sport in Africa
Four significant infrastructure projects are completed in 2022 and 2023, including the Education Faculty building on the main campus, the 2700-bed Unibell Residence complex in Belhar, the Centre for Humanities Research building in Woodstock, and the UWC Innovation Hub in Parow.
2024: The first year of the full implementation of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme, which provides full bursaries to 250 undergraduate and 250 Master’s students as part of a seven-year agreement.
UWC is the first and only university team to compete in the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions LeagueAfrica’s premier club competition for women’s football.
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OFFICE BEARERS
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CHANCELLOR
The Most Reverend Dr TC Makgoba (PhD, Doctorate of Divinity: Hon. Causa)
CHAIR OF COUNCIL
Ms X Mpongoshe (Dipl. Juris, B. Proc, Cert in Compliance Management, Cert. CRO (Euromoney London))
RECTOR AND VICE-CHANCELLOR
Prof TB Pretorius (BA, BA (Hons), MA, PhD, DPhil)
VICE-RECTORS & DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLORS
Prof S Pather (Acting) (FDE Cmp. Sc., PGDPA, AUDPA, MPA, D.Tech (Information Technology))
Prof J Frantz (BSc, MSc, PhD)
Prof M Madiba (BA (Paed), B.Ed (Hons), B.Ed (Hons), BA (Hons) (English), MA Linguistics (Applied Studies), PhD)
REGISTRAR
Dr N Lawton-Misra (BA, BEd, MEd (Educational Psychology), PhD (Educational Psychology))
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Mr ME Magida (BProc, LLB, LLM)
Mr M Regal (BCom (Hons), CA (SA), M Dev Studies)
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE DEANS
Prof MK Ralarala (HDE (Arts); BA (Hons); MA; DLitt; PhD)
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Prof A Padmanabhanunni (BA Hons (Psych), MA (Counselling Psych), PhD)
Prof V Yengopal (BChD, BSc (Hons), PGDip, MChD, PhD)
Prof MV Esau (BAdmin, BAdmin (Hons), MAdmin, PhD)
Prof R Govender (BSc; BSc Honours (Mathematics); MEd and PHD (Mathematics Education))
Prof JR De Ville (BCom, LLB, LLD)
Prof D Holgate (BSc, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD)
PROGRAMME
12 DECEMBER 2024 | 14H30
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FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS
1. Academic Procession
(THE AUDIENCE IS REQUESTED TO STAND AS THE PROCESSION ENTERS THE HALL)
2. The Chancellor / Vice-Chancellor constitutes the congregation
3. National Anthem
4. Prayer
5. Address: SRC
6. Address: Rector and Vice-Chancellor
7. Item in song
8. Presentation of Graduands to the Chancellor / Vice-Chancellor
9. The Chancellor / Vice-Chancellor dissolves the congregation
10. The Academic Procession leaves the hall
NB: THE AUDIENCE IS REQUESTED TO REMAIN STANDING UNTIL THE PROCESSION HAS LEFT THE HALL.
TIME AND VENUE
GRADUATION CEREMONY 12 DECEMBER 2024 (THURSDAY)
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REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo, Yizwa imithandazo yethu, Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo.
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso, Setjhaba sa South Afrika – South Afrika.
Uit die blou van onse hemel, Uit die diepte van ons see, Oor ons ewige gebergtes, Waar die kranse antwoord gee,
Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land.
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PROFESSOR TYRONE PRETORIUS TRIBUTE
A legacy of leadership, transformation and resilience at UWC
In 2018, during the official first tour of the new Faculty of Community and Health Sciences building, Professor Tyrone Pretorius, dressed in his signature tailored suit, sneaked away from his colleagues. With a mischievous grin, he opened the door to a glistening lecture room. “Hello everyone! Are you enjoying your new space?” he called out.
Students stormed forward, cellphones held high, and shrills of excitement flooded the corridors. Staff patiently waited as the Rector of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) posed for selfies and made small talk. To an outsider, it might have seemed like a celebrity surprise. To staff, he was a proud father, watching his children flourish in their new space. The state-of-the-art facility, a converted 10-storey hospital, is home to future physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and natural medicine practitioners.
Moments like these brought Prof Pretorius great joy as he fulfilled promises of transformation, progress, and infrastructural growth made at his 2015 inauguration. His term as Rector and Vice-Chancellor was filled with significant challenges. The turbulent #FeesMustFall protests advocating for affordable education tested his leadership early on. He steered UWC through this period while maintaining institutional stability. The Cape Town water crisis was another major hurdle, yet he ensured the campus remained operational and sustainable. Additionally, he managed the impact of frequent loadshedding, implementing measures to minimise disruptions. Most notably, he led UWC through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, swiftly adapting to online learning and ensuring support for students and staff throughout the crisis.
Jokingly referred to as having a “cursed” term by his contemporaries, Prof Pretorius remained resilient and determined. His leadership left an indelible mark on South African higher education. As the seventh Rector and Vice-Chancellor of UWC, he continually inspired and shaped the institution, leaving a lasting legacy.
Prof Pretorius’s journey began in Sterkspruit, a small town in the former Transkei, before moving to King William’s Town. His early years, rooted in a close-knit community without modern luxuries, instilled a strong
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sense of family and friendship. His upbringing in rural South Africa shaped his character and his enduring devotion to community values and social justice. From these humble beginnings, he became a qualified psychologist with two doctorates — a DPhil from UWC and a PhD from the University of the Free State. He further honed his leadership skills through prestigious programs at Yale and Oxford Universities. His scholarly contributions include extensive publications in national and international journals on career psychology, coping mechanisms, stress, and research methodology.
Prof Pretorius’s career at UWC spans over three decades, during which he held various senior leadership positions. Starting as an Academic Assistant, he rose through the ranks to become a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor, Head of Department, and Dean of the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences. In 2001, he was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic, a position he held until 2005, culminating in his appointment as Rector and Vice-Chancellor.
His inaugural speech in 2015 outlined a bold vision for UWC, emphasising research-led learning, community engagement, and international partnerships. A decade later, it is evident that he has fulfilled and exceeded these promises. His tenure is marked by significant contributions to UWC’s growth and recognition as a leading research-led institution in South Africa. A key focus of his leadership was infrastructural growth, ensuring that UWC had stateof-the-art facilities to support its academic and research missions. Beyond UWC, Prof Pretorius’s leadership extended to other institutions, including Monash South Africa, where he served as President and Pro Vice-Chancellor, and the University of Pretoria, where he was Vice-Principal (Academic). These roles broadened his perspective on higher education and solidified his reputation as a visionary leader.
Under his leadership, UWC made significant strides in research, consistently ranking among the top universities in South Africa for research output and impact. He fostered a culture of academic excellence, attracting top scholars and researchers from around the world, and established critical international partnerships, expanding UWC’s global reach and influence. Prof Pretorius’s contributions to community engagement are equally noteworthy. He spearheaded initiatives connecting UWC with surrounding communities, recognising the university’s role as a regional anchor institution. He worked tirelessly to improve educational outcomes in underserved communities, championing access and inclusivity.
What truly sets Prof Pretorius apart is his humanity. Known for his compassionate approach, he always prioritised the well-being of students and staff. He was particularly attuned to the challenges faced by historically disadvantaged institutions and was a tireless advocate for equitable funding and resources. As we celebrate Prof Tyrone Pretorius’s remarkable career, we are reminded of the profound impact one individual can have through steadfast determination to make a difference. His legacy is one of academic achievement, human connection, social justice, and a firm belief in the power of education to transform lives and communities.
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
KIRBY AMERICA
Department: LINGUISTICS
Supervisor: PROF C STROUD
Co-supervisors: PROF C KELL, PROF Z BOCK
Thesis:
From carnival to cancelling: A dramaturgical analysis of the uncrowning of Unathi Nkayi on Twitter X
Description:
This study examines an incident on Twitter involving the response of South African celebrity Unathi Nkayi to the Luister documentary. The thesis uses Goffman’s dramaturgical approach and Bakhtin’s carnival theory to analyse her interaction with @ThisIsPalo and other user reactions to their interaction. Through virtual linguistic ethnography, computer-mediated, and multimodal discourse analyses, the study explores how language is used as a tool for online harassment. Goffman’s ritual interchange highlights the escalation from playful interaction to harassment, while Bakhtin’s notion of carnival is used to illustrate how memes “uncrown” Nkayi, reducing her from celebrity to clown. The findings provide a South African perspective on global online dynamics, blending classic theory with digital phenomena.
THEMBELIHLE BONGWANA
Department: WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES
Supervisor: PROF D LEWIS
Thesis:
Public Eating, Food Spaces, and Social Identities in South Africa’s Spur Family Restaurants
Description:
This study focuses on critical approaches to the cultural and racialised politics of eating and food branding within the socio-cultural functioning of restaurants. Focusing on Spur, as a specific fast-food franchise and the iconography it uses in branding and advertising, findings point to a strong reliance on post-apartheid mythmaking of South Africa as a ‘rainbow nation’. Thus, while explored as a public site of democratic South African conviviality, play, pleasure and entertainment, Spur’s pleasures are shown to rest on legacies and images of racial and gendered violence, othering and a “nostalgic” imagining of coloniality. The study contributes to a global body of work on the semiotics, social history and politics of popular restaurant culture and critical food studies in contemporary South Africa.
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
KRISTY STONE
Department: HISTORICAL STUDIES
Supervisor: DR H GRUNEBAUM
Co-supervisors: PROF V BOZALEK, PROF J TAYLOR
Thesis:
Affect and Art: Encounters with objects of power in South African museum and archival collections
Description:
The thesis examines a selection of ‘objects of power’, classified as ‘charms’ in South African museum collections, which are engaged through theories of posthumanism, new materialism, animism, anti-colonial aesthetics and affect while drawing on extensive field and archival research. Committed to drawing out the historical, ethical and political implications of the legacies of colonial knowledge frameworks for classifying museum ‘objects of power’ through a series of necographies of the chosen objects, a bag, sea beans, a dream catcher and azimat, the thesis builds a cumulative and layered argument to suggest that the reparative and restitutive impulses of museums in the highly charged current moment overlook or disavow the ways that the historical violence of colonial knowledge production continues to shape what counts as knowledge and as knowing.
NOMAKHWEZI TSHINGILANE
Department: AFRICAN LANGUAGE STUDIES
Supervisor: PROF R KASCHULA
Thesis:
The portrayal of women in selected isiXhosa creative works: Implications for social justice
Description:
The study focuses on the portrayal of women in selected isiXhosa creative works and how it relates to social justice. More specifically, this study looks at gender inequality as shown in the way that women are reflected in literature. Oppression of self-expression no doubt has implications for the attainment of social justice in society more generally. This thesis attempts to tease out these gendered societal perspectives in relation to selected isiXhosa literary works. The present study has concentrated on four isiXhosa works. The study has sought to depict how literary works and authors in isiXhosa can in fact to a large extent also depict societal challenges. Furthermore, these works can equally speak to the solutions that are required in order to solve some of these societal challenges.
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
NSIMA STANISLLAUS UDO
Department: HISTORICAL STUDIES
Supervisor: PROF L WITZ
Co-supervisor: PROF P HAYES
Thesis:
The politics of aesthetics and performance: Visuality and the remaking of culture in the Calabar Festival and Carnival, 2004 -2019
Description:
Based upon extensive ethnographic and archival research Udo historicizes the Calabar festival in a compelling way by theorizing what he calls a carnival of photographs. Relying on visual material held in personal albums, local state archives, online repositories, and a personal set of on-site photographs he embarks upon a close reading of the politics, economics and aesthetics of performance. Central to the thesis is the metaphor of dilapidation that accompanied an attempted shift to a tourist economy in Calabar in the 21st century. This is evidence through restrictions on spatial movement, urban degradation, misappropriation of funds, and political arrogance. Amidst the heightened expectations of carnival and the facades of performance there is also dissonance on the streets of Calabar.
CAROL JUDITH VAN WYK
Department: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF S ZINN
Co-supervisor: DR A JOSIAS
Thesis:
Creating access to oral indigenous knowledge for research and development through the implementation of the National Recordal System
Description:
This study investigates how systematically documented IK can be made accessible for R&D. It focuses on the National IK Registration System (before the National Recordal System) & its role in facilitating ethical IK access. Using a phenomenological multiple-case study design, Martin and Mirraboopa’s theoretical framework and the SECI model, the research explores how oral IK can be digitally represented while preserving its cultural depth and community norms. Interviews with DSI project leaders & focus groups with traditional health practitioners & IK custodians underscore the system’s potential for R&D. The study concludes that active involvement of IK custodians in granting access to their IK documented on the system is crucial to ensure equitable benefits from their documented knowledge.
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
UMESH BAWA
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
Supervisor: PROF T SHEFER
Co-supervisor: PROF K MWABA
Thesis:
African youth constructions of safety: A multi-country Photovoice study
Description:
This study explores African youth’s constructions of safety through a multi-country Photovoice study involving Mozambique, South Africa, and Zambia. Findings highlight the complexity of youth experiences as shaped by structural inequalities and colonial legacies. An innovative Photovoice methodology allowed for youth perspectives, while also recognising young people as competent epistemic agents. Importantly, the study not only illuminates subjective experiences of safety and danger in socio-political contexts, but also challenges traditional adult-centric approaches to knowledge production and policy-making, promoting the value of more inclusive, youth-driven and participatory practices. This work contributes to a deeper understanding of youth and the importance of their voice and agency in a troubled world.
FADIA EDRIES
Department: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Supervisor: PROF M SOEKER
Thesis:
Incorporating traditional play into early childhood programmes to enhance school readiness skills of children in Grade R in Cape Town, South Africa
Description:
Play is described as a child’s main occupation and the medium through which they learn. The purpose of the study was to explore the potential of traditional play in enhancing school readiness skills in children attending Grade R, in Cape Town South Africa. A multiphase research design comprising three phases was used to conduct the study. Phase one of the study was a scoping review, phase two a qualitative study and phase three consisted of an e-Delphi survey. The study concluded that the inclusion of a traditional play programme is essential to childhood development in Grade R. The outcome of the study was the development of a School Readiness Traditional Play Programme , which is the first programme of its kind in South Africa to enhance the developmental skills of children.
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
CHARITY POTE
Department: SOCIAL WORK
Supervisor: DR S CARELSE
Co-supervisor: PROF G DYKES
Thesis:
Social networks for youth aging out of residential care to promote positive transition outcomes
Description:
In this qualitative case study, Mrs Pote developed guidelines aimed at promoting positive transition outcomes for youth aging out of Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCCs). A scoping review on social networks and transition services to youth aging out of care was conducted, followed by individual interviews with youth, social workers and child and youth care workers, exploring their perceptions and experiences regarding youth ageing out of care from an ecological and resilience perspective. The findings were presented to a panel of stakeholders in CYC for their input in developing the guidelines. The guidelines are tailored for social work practice aimed at strengthening social support networks that promote positive transition outcomes for youth aging out of residential care to independent living.
PHUMUDZO MULIBANA
Department: SPORT RECREATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF M KEIM
Co-supervisor: PROF C DE CONING
Thesis:
The Role of Indigenous Games in Sport and Development: The Case of Games and Values of Vhavenda People in Limpopo
Description:
Africa has a rich tradition of culture, including sport and Indigenous Games which play a role in socialization, ceremonies, initiations, education and values transfer. This thesis highlights the crucial role of Indigenous Games in sports and development, particularly within the Vhavenda community The research objectives include an assessment of the games’ roles, exploration of their connection to Vhavenda values, and identification of social outcomes. Findings include a framework for organising such games and criteria for impact assessment. Guided by the social anchor theory, the thesis emphasizes the significance of sports in maintaining social capital and networks, offering practical recommendations for enhancing the role of Indigenous Games in development initiatives in Africa and beyond.
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
BONITA NGWENYA
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Supervisor: PROF H JULIE
Thesis:
Developing a Community Engaged Intimate Partner Violence Management Framework for Nurse Specialists
Description:
Training programmes for Nurse Specialists are inadequate in equipping healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to manage IPV effectively. This study developed a CE-IPVMF tailored for South African NS utilising the IR:D&D model and the IM process. The multiple-methods design explored the current state of IPV training, legal and ethical requirements, and the competencies required across different nursing specialisations The framework includes specialised training modules, ongoing mentoring, and ethical and legal education, ensuring that Nurse Specialists are well-equipped to provide comprehensive and effective care for IPV survivors.
TAMMY-LEE WILLIAMS
Department: PHYSIOTHERAPY
Supervisor: PROF J PHILLIPS
Co-supervisors: PROF C JOSEPH, PROF LENA NILSSON-WIKMAR
Thesis:
Management principles for chronic pain in survivors of traumatic spinal cord injury
Description:
Tammy-Lee Williams thesis addressed; Management principles for chronic pain in survivors of traumatic spinal cord injury. Pain is a universal phenomenon, affecting one’s functioning and quality of life, and this holds true for the spinal cord-injured population as well. Tammy’s thesis filled a population gap-of-knowledge by using multiple research paradigms to determine the nature and severity of pain, patients’ with TSCI experiences with their pain management, and health care providers’ perceptions of factors influencing pain management at various systemic levels. Additionally, existing pain guidelines and their quality were reviewed and subsequently presented to a Delphi expert panel who provided recommendations towards a set of contextualised principles for persons with TSCI living in South Africa.
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
PETER ISAAC DANIELS
Department: POLITICAL STUDIES
Supervisor: PROF M ESAU
Thesis:
The problem of Military Discipline, Organisational Culture and Leadership in the South African National Defence Force
Description:
The study focused on understanding the interface between organisational culture and leadership style in the SANDF and how these influence military discipline. The problem was examined by comparing theory, policy and practice. The study findings aligned to that of previous studies where the symbiotic relationship between organisational culture and leadership style were highlighted. Despite a regulatory framework advancing citizenship rights and respect for human dignity, the command-control approach to discipline prevailed. The study also found a profound effect of pre-democratic political systems, such as colonialism and apartheid, on the organisational culture of the SANDF. Finally, the persistence of a sexualised organisational culture resulted in female officers experiencing unequal treatment and a lack of respect for their dignity.
LINDOKUHLE MANDYOLI
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
Supervisor: PROF F ANCIANO
Thesis:
The State, Hegemony and Ideology: Reflections on the 1976 Soweto Uprisings and the 2015 #FeesMustFall Movement
Description:
This thesis presents a novel theoretical and empirical investigation into the nature of the South African state. It compares the patterns of hegemony in the apartheid state with the constitutional democratic state, through analyzing the 1976 student uprising and the 2015 #FeesMustFall movement. The thesis argues that while there is a notable difference in regime type between democratic and apartheid South Africa, there is a consistency within the South African nation-state itself. The form of the nation-state, through a combination of coercion and consent, seeks its own survival regardless of the type of regime in place. Using a Gramscian framework, the thesis demonstrates that the foundational logic of the state is that of hegemonic capitalist relations.
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
SAMPSON OSEI
INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Supervisor: DR A KARRIEM
Thesis:
Analyzing the intersection of Climate Vulnerability and Household Food Insecurity in Northern Ghana : A Sustainable Livelihoods Approach
Description:
The study examined the linkages between climate change and household food (in)security in Northern Ghana to assess climate vulnerability and its impact on food availability, accessibility, utilization and stability. The findings showed that climate change significantly increases vulnerability due to high exposure compared to adaptive capacity, resulting in households engaging in food-acquiring activities and often skipping meals to combat food insecurity. Moreover, there are diverse biophysical, socio-economic, political, and resilient factors that intersect to influence food security. Local institutions improve livelihoods and food security at the household level. The study recommends that relevant stakeholders should promote empowerment programmes and transform rural policy environments.
KEITH TICHAONA TASHU
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
Supervisor: DR M MAKIVA
Thesis:
Critical examination of fiscal transparency effectiveness in local government in developing countries: The case of Mutare City Council, Zimbabwe, 2010-2020
Description:
Fiscal transparency has been lacking in various local governments in Zimbabwe, and the Mutare City Council is no exception. In an attempt to ascertain the effectiveness of fiscal transparency in the City Council, the research utilised both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The results indicate that residents can only access fiscal reports and information from the Mutare City Council by visiting in person. This suggests that the Council’s governance framework for fiscal transparency remains inadequate, as residents are unable to access fiscal reports promptly, online. The study introduced a new model known as the Online Budgeting Model for Fiscal Transparency Effectiveness (OBMFiTE). This model is designed to serve as a centralised platform, allowing residents to view all fiscal reports from the Council’s online portal and engage in the budgeting process remotely.
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
ALI AL-HASHIMI
Department: BIOTECHNOLOGY
Supervisor: PROF A KLEIN
Co-supervisors: PROF M KEYSTER, DR M DU PLESSIS
Thesis:
Characterisation and biological control of Fusarium head blight disease of wheat with Trichoderma asperellum, Clonostachys rosea and silicon
Description:
The use of synthetic pesticides to control Fusarium Head blight disease in wheat negatively affect the environment, public health and could lead to microbial resistance. To address this, Ali investigated Trichoderma asperellum and Clonostachys rosea, combined with silicon, as eco-friendly alternatives to control FHB in wheat plants. Using in vitro antagonistic assays coupled with whole genome characterisation and in planta screening, Ali showed for the first time, that the interactive treatments significantly reduced FHB severity and mycotoxin levels in wheat plants. This work expands our understanding of sustainable FHB management by integrating biological control agents and silicon into a novel, effective strategy that mitigates environmental risks and promotes healthier crop systems.
ADELÉ MARISKA BARKER
Department: BIOTECHNOLOGY
Supervisor: PROF M KEYSTER
Co-supervisors: PROF A KLEIN, DR A GOKUL
Thesis:
The alleviation of both Vanadium stress and Fusarium oxysporum disease in Phaseolus vulgaris with microbial biofertilizers
Description:
Adelé conducted innovative research to enhance the resilience of Common Bean plants against vanadium toxicity and Fusarium oxysporum-induced disease. Her work focused on microbial biofertilizers to address these dual stresses, a complex challenge due to interactions between abiotic and biotic factors. Through meticulous experimentation, she identified a specific Klebsiella species that alleviates vanadium stress, suppresses Fusarium growth, and improves plant health. Her findings highlight the synergistic role of beneficial microbes in enhancing crop tolerance and productivity, offering cutting-edge solutions for sustainable agriculture. This research advances eco-friendly practices in stress-prone ecosystems and supports Sustainable Development Goal 2 of achieving Zero Hunger.
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
SIMONE CAROLINE LESLIE BARRY
Department: CHEMISTRY
Supervisor: PROF R AJAYI
Co-supervisors: DR K POKPAS, DR C CUPIDO
(FRANKE)
Thesis:
Fabrication of magnetic iridium nanocomposites for the detection of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Description:
Depression is the leading cause of disability, affecting millions of patients worldwide and often treated using Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) whose therapeutic efficacy is less understood. Simone Caroline Leslie Barry has developed a novel sensor system utilizing coffee waste developed iridium-gold nanocomposites with enhanced conductivity, allowing for the rapid and precise detection of SSRIs. Her work also highlights the importance of the valorisation of biowaste as a sustainable resource for nanomaterial development as well as a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional methods to improve the monitoring of SSRIs. Her study thus provides timely insights into patient medication levels, which is critical for personalising depression treatment strategies.
ANDRE JOHN HENNEY
Department: COMPUTER SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF W TUCKER
Thesis:
Towards co-production of technology artefacts with a disabled community: a case study with Deaf people and protection of personal information with video relay services
Description:
As Computer Scientists working on assistive technology, we co-design apps for Deaf people. The problem is that we dominate the process and co-production eludes us. André found people in a local Deaf community with mutual interest, who became friends. They made assistive technology together with the push and pull, and mutual respect of a genuine friendship. His PhD contribution is a personal framing of Agile software development where sprints take months or years instead of weeks; and Participatory Action Research is based on genuine friendship. The use case was protection of personal information for video relay systems with and for the Deaf Community of Cape Town. A co-produced workshop in sign language demonstrates how this new method moved community-based co-design towards co-production.
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
NDUBUISI GODSTIME IGWEBUIKE
Department: EARTH SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF T KANYERERE
Co-supervisor: PROF P OBERHOLSTER
Thesis:
Application of hydrogeophysics modeling and machine learning techniques to support managed aquifer recharge for sustainable management of groundwater use, West Coast Aquifer System, South Africa
Description:
The student applied hydrogeophysics and machine learning techniques on groundwater data to augment traditional methods in groundwater, and to provide data-driven evidence to support managed aquifer recharge schemes to sustain water use. Results showed that diagnostic tests, geophysical tests and machine learning models predicted groundwater level changes that supported hydrogeologically set thresholds to use groundwater. Geophysics and machine learning tools simplified locating sites for aquifer recharge schemes, supporting the need to integrate data-driven technologies in groundwater. Three papers have been published in international peer-reviewed journals and disseminated in regional and international conferences. Two book chapters from the study have been accepted for publication.
2024
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
CLEMENTINE JULIAT LOUW
Department: CHEMISTRY
Supervisor: PROF P BAKER
Co-supervisor: PROF S VERPOORTE
Thesis:
Electrochemiluminescence biosensing of acute myocardial infarction biomarkers on microfluidic devices
Description:
Microfluidic biosensors integrated with electrochemiluminescence (ECL) are capable of sensing biomarkers at nanomolar to picomolar concentrations, reproducibly. Measurement at this low level of concentration makes microfluidic electrochemiluminescence (MF-ECL) devices ideal for early detection of cardiovascular diseases, preventing heart failure and unforeseen death. We have developed an immunosensor protocol for the detection of acute myocardial infarction, based on the biomarker Cardiac Troponin, using an electrochemiluminescence driven approach. The sensor showed a linear response between 0 ng/mL to 0.16 ng/mL and a limit of detection of 0.2 ng/mL was obtained. The immunosensor was further integrated with a commercial flow cell and optimised for the antigen-antibody interaction in flow conditions. The immunosensor performed well in vitro, in simulated blood samples.
The degree is jointly awarded by the University of the Western Cape and the University of Gröningen.
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
ANELISA MAJOLA
Department: BIOTECHNOLOGY
Supervisor: PROF N LUDIDI
Thesis:
Differentiation of nitric oxide-induced responses from cyclic guanosine monophosphateinduced responses in soybean under water deficit stress
Description:
Mr Majola showed in this thesis that treatment of soybean plants with either a nitric oxide or a cyclic guanosine donor chemical improvs drought tolerance in soybean. In a quest to understand the biochemical and physiologic mechanisms underlying the improved drought tolerance imparted by nitric oxide and cyclic guanosine on these plants, his thesis investigated the role of these two signalling molecules in regulating oxidative stress in the plants under the water deficit resulting from drought. His work shows that the regulation of antioxidant enzyme activities is uniquely influenced by nitric oxide and guanosine monophosphate in a highly differentiated manner. His work shows that these signalling molecules can be uniquely and genetically tailored for use in crop production to improve soybean tolerance to drought. This holds promise for resilience of soybean to drought and has positive implications for food security.
THABANG MAPHANGA
Department: EARTH SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF T DUBE
Co-supervisors: DR C SHOKO, DR M SIBANDA
Thesis:
Impacts of bush encroachment on African savannah rangelands in the face of climate change and variability
Description:
This study utilised multi-source spatial data and machine learning techniques to detect and understand bush encroachment, evaluating its extent and drivers under varying climate conditions over 30 years in African Savannah rangelands. Results revealed a significant increase in native invasive woody species, influenced by precipitation variability, temperature shifts, and topography. Future climate projections showed an expansion of bush encroachment under high-emission scenarios (RCP 8.5) and a decline under low-emission scenarios (RCP 2.6). The findings underscore the critical role of climate in shaping savannah ecosystems and emphasize the need for adaptive management strategies. This research contributes to advancing remote sensing techniques for ecological monitoring and informs sustainable management of rangelands amid climate change.
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
ALBERTINA NELISWA MATROSE
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Supervisor: PROF K OBIKEZE
Co-supervisors: DR O CALEB, DR Z BELAY
Thesis:
Antimicrobial efficacy of Helichrysum spp on post-harvest disease of pomegranate fruit
Description:
Neliswa’s study sought to develop a plant-based antifungal agent to prevent post-harvest losses of pomegranate fruit by Botrytis cinerea-induced fruit rot. In her study, she developed an effective antifungal agent from the extracts of H. odoratissimum (Impepho) that significantly prevented the infection of pomegranates by B. cinerea. Her study also reported on the influence of geographical location, extraction solvent and processing methods on the antifungal efficiency of the plant’s extracts, providing vital information necessary for the further development of antifungal agents from the plant. The outputs from her PhD include 5 publications in high-impact factor journals in the field (Plants and Food Bioscience), with over 60 current citations of these publications.
NOMPUMELELO MGABISA
Department: EARTH SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF J VAN BEVER DONKER
Co-supervisor: DR D KALUMBA
Thesis:
A concise structural analysis of the Table Mountain Group rocks around Clanwilliam Dam informing stability conditions of the eastern shore and whether the results can be used in a virtual field exercise in geoscience education
Description:
Results of a structural analysis investigating how the reservoir’s slope stability would be affected by rising water levels in the reservoir once the higher dam wall is ready, were used in a virtual field trip shown to 209 consenting people, made up of students at second year, third year and honours level and practicing geoscience professionals. A positive learning gain for all proficiency levels (up by 10% at second year to well over 50% in scores at professional level) was shown, confirming that the use of virtual tours is a powerful tool in geoscience education.
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
GOBENG RELEASE MONAMA
Department: CHEMISTRY
Supervisor: PROF E IWUOHA
Co-supervisor: DR K MODIBANE
Thesis:
Nanoelectrocatalytic dynamics of lithium zirconium oxide perovskites containing sequentially incorporated palladium oxide, samarium and terbium
Description:
During the last two decades, hydrogen-based renewable energy created much political, commercial and research interests around the world. The vast majority of the 122 million metric tons of hydrogen produced each year, originate from fossil fuel sources (particularly, natural gas and coal). Current research efforts are focussed on the development of sustainable technologies for the production of green hydrogen from renewable and carbon-free clean sources, such as water. Mr Gobeng Monama’s PhD thesis presents the development of a next generation high efficiency electrocatalytic perovskite reactor for green hydrogen evolution. The Monana perovskite reactor promises to be a better alternative to the currently used platinum metal-based hydrogen evolution reactor which is very expensive.
SHONNY NKUNA
Department: CHEMISTRY
Supervisor: PROF M ONANI
Co-supervisors: PROF M MEYER, PROF A MADIEHE
Thesis:
Synthesis and application of aptamer functionalized quantum dots for multiplex detection of cancer biomarker proteins
Description:
Shonny used nanotechnology to improve the diagnosis of breast cancer. While antibodies in combination with fluorescent dyes are commonly used in cancer diagnosis to detect cancer biomarker proteins, aptamers which are short, artificial, single-stranded DNA molecules produce more accurate and cost-effective diagnostic methods. Fluorescent nanoparticles or quantum dots (QDs) overcome the limitations. Shonny developed a new method of QDs with emission wavelengths from 328nm to 586nm. She then conjugated the QDs with an aptamer that specifically binds to a cancer biomarker protein and demonstrated that their use to specifically label and detect breast cancer cells. These QDs method produced novel diagnostic systems capable of detecting multiple breast cancer biomarker proteins with reduced cost.
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DOCTOR’S DEGREES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
HAPPY SIAME
Department: MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Supervisor: DR E MEHDINEZHAD
Thesis:
The Smarandache vertices of the annihilation graphs of commutator posets and lattices with respect to an element and an ideal
Description:
The area of research on assigning a graph to an algebraic structure has been very active, especially since the last two decades, and there are many research works that apply combinatorial methods such as graph-theoretic properties and parameters to obtain algebraic results and vice versa. In this interdisciplinary subject of this thesis, Happy Siame mainly works on providing a bridge between order theory and graph theory that investigates the interplay between algebraic properties of the commutator posets and lattices as an application of order theory and their associated annihilation graphs with respect to an element and an ideal using the notion of the Smarandache vertices in a natural way by comparing some results similar to the cases in commutative rings.
ABONGILE XAZA
Department: EARTH SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF T KANYERERE
Thesis:
Assessment of palaeohydrogeological reconstruction of coastal aquifer for improved water resource protection practice, Heuningnes Catchment, South Africa
Description:
The study assessed implications of paleohydrogeological reconstructions to inform improved practices for groundwater resource protection in coastal aquifer systems. In this area, different sources of salts and their contribution to groundwater salinity were mapped using hydro-geophysics techniques. Reactive transport model quantified migration of saltcontaminants and to predict distribution of salts reactions that occurred along flowpaths over decades. Quantification of seawater contribution to groundwater varied from 0.01 to 50% demonstrating the influence of paleo-saltwater that had mixed with fresh water and experienced evaporative processes. Three papers in international peer-reviewed journals have been published and have been disseminated via regional and internation conferences.
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
MASTER’S DEGREES 2024
MASTER OF ARTS
ANTONIO BERNARDINO
Cum Laude
Thesis:
In the shade of coal: A micro-history of resettlement and the mining industry in Tete Province, Mozambique, 2009-2018
Department: HISTORICAL STUDIES
Supervisor: PROF P ISRAEL
MHLONGO NANDI HLENGIWE
Thesis:
Foodscapes and positioning of staple food in Africa: A case of youth perceptions on maize consumption discourses in Cape Town
Department: LINGUISTICS
Supervisor: DR L MAFOFO
NTAGERWA ADELINA NAKATYA
Thesis:
Migration Challenges: An assessment of bullying and victimization of learners as risk factors preventing the integration and wellbeing of Congolese immigrant families in Cape Town
Department: SOCIOLOGY
Supervisor: DR S SPICER
CLARKE KRISTIN JOY
Thesis:
The material culture of Muay Thai within the linguistic landscapes of selected South African and Thai gyms
Department: LINGUISTICS
Supervisor: PROF A PECK
MOLATOU ISHMAEL THABANG
Thesis:
A critical study of the use of loan words in Sesotho translations: A case study of Mangaung region
Department: AFRICAN LANGUAGE STUDIES
Supervisor: DR S MOKAPELA
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
MASTER’S DEGREES
MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
JAMA NELISIWE
Thesis:
Sharing and transferring indigenous midwifery knowledge to the younger generation: the case of Hlokozi Village, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Department: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Supervisor: DR N MOMOTI
XWAYI NONTOBEKO ANGELINE
Thesis:
Digital Literacy Skills of Librarians in the 21st century: A Case Study of the Western Cape
Department: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Supervisor: DR M MABWEAZARA
MASEBE NMATAWANE MAGRETIAH
Thesis:
Digitisation of legal deposit materials at the National Library of South Africa
Department: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Supervisor: DR L KING
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
DIPLOMAS
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION
KEBENI MZOLI ARNOLD
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
MASTER’S DEGREES 2024
MASTER OF ARTS IN SPORT RECREATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
MUKWEVHO VHULENDA
Thesis:
Leisure activity trends and behaviour for people with disabilities during and post COVID-19 in the Western Cape, South Africa
Department: SPORT RECREATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Supervisor: DR M MALEMA
Co-supervisor: PROF M YOUNG
MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY
BROGNERI SAVANNAH
Thesis:
Perceived purpose and sources of meaning as protective factors for substance use amongst emerging adults across South Africa
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
Supervisor: PROF M FLORENCE
Co-supervisor: PROF S ISAACS
THANDEKI HLONI
Thesis:
Exploring the quality of life needs of pregnant women who use substances in low-income rural communities in the Western Cape
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
Supervisor: PROF M FLORENCE
Co-supervisor: DR T ADONIS
Thesis:
The relevance of social connection, purpose and meaning, and self-concept as protective factors which facilitate resilience during emerging adulthood in the Cape Metropole
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
Supervisor: DR T ADONIS
Co-supervisor: MR B FAROA
THOMAS NICOLE KIRSTY
Thesis:
Examining social connectedness, religiosity and self-esteem as protective factors for substance use in emerging adulthood in three provinces in South Africa
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
Supervisor: DR T ADONIS
Co-supervisor: PROF M FLORENCE
CHETTY JENNA
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
MASTER’S DEGREES 2024
MASTER OF ARTS IN CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES
BLOUW LORENZO CARLO
Cum Laude
Thesis:
Interventions for children with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome within Early Childhood
Development: A RE-AIM framework review
CENTRE FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND SOCIETY
Supervisor: PROF C ERASMUS
MASTER OF NURSING
CHRISTINE KWAMBOKA
MANUEL LOCHE JEAN-MAREE
Thesis:
An exploratory study of adult problematic internet use and family functioning
Department: CENTRE FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND SOCIETY
Supervisor: PROF C ERASMUS
Thesis:
Cultural awareness in undergraduate nursing students at a selected university in the Western Cape
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Supervisor: PROF J CHIPPS
Thesis:
Mental health nurses knowledge, attitude and practices related to tobacco dependence among mental health care users in a psychiatric institution in the Western Cape
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Supervisor: PROF H JULIE
Co-supervisor: MR T NONCUNGU
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT
Thesis:
An Exploration of dual-careers of South African female elite student athletes: The case of Football
Department: SPORT RECREATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF V MCGHIE
Co-supervisor: DR L NDESI
MAYOYO
KROLL NADIA CARINA
SIGENU XOLISA
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
MASTER’S DEGREES 2024
MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGY
GAMEDE LINDOKUHLE
Thesis:
Exploring the identity and belonging experiences of Black men who have undertaken training in professional psychology programmes at a South African university
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
Supervisor: DR L TUCKER
Co-supervisor: MR B FAROA
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
KAYAMBA FRANCIS
Thesis:
Acceptability of COVID-19 vaccine trial participation amongst students at a University in the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Supervisor: DR M LEMBANI
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOKINETICS
LAKEY JORDAN SASHA
Thesis:
Determining the Pulmonary Functions and Capacities of Firefighters in the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service
Department: SPORT RECREATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF L LEACH
Co-supervisor: DR J RAS
MABENA UNATHI
Thesis:
The psychometric properties of instruments that measure educator’s well-being in the Sub-Saharan Context: A Scoping review
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
Supervisor: DR T ADONIS
MNGOMEZULU PHUMZILE CYNTHIA
Thesis:
Retention in care among HIV positive clients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy who inject drugs in three South African districts
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Supervisor: PROF B VAN WYK
Co-supervisor: DR R ROOMANEY
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
MASTER’S DEGREES 2024
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
BALIE MONIQUE
Thesis:
An exploration of the challenges experienced by Social Work Supervisors when rendering social work supervision in the Department of Social Development in the Cape Metro during the Covid-19 pandemic
Department: SOCIAL WORK Supervisor: DR R DAVIDS
SWART CLARA-MARI
Thesis:
Factors in the normative culture and context of previous Model-C schools that leads to the bullying of learners, within a selected Western Cape Region
Department: SOCIAL WORK Supervisor: MR A MANDLANA
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
2024
DIPLOMAS
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN HEALTH
CHIBBA YASHMA
FANDESI SIMAMKELE
GORDON GWYNETH LYNETTE
IKEAKOR IJEOMA UCHECHUKWU
LITHEKO KEABETSWE
MASIKE KEBIDITSWE NANA MARTHA
THEOLINDA TOMAS
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES 2024
BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADAMS RIEYANA
KAFAAR ROLDA
MASETI MIHLALI
MASHABA NOLWAZE PRINCESS
MBONAMBI KWANELE
MGIJIMA BULUMKO
NOVOYIZANA NKOSAZANA FELICIA
NYUSWA AMANDA
RUGUWA MELISA TADIWANASHE
VAN RENSBURG TARAH-LEIGH
VERWANT HARMONY CELESTE
VILJOEN AMBER
ZAKWE NOMBUSO PROMISE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
BORAAN ILHAAM
BRIJMOHUN ERIN
BRINK MARILIZE
CUTTINGS ERIN MARGOT
DALVIE ZAIEBA
DEMAS JESSICA CARIN
DUBE TIBUYILE LUCIA
EDWARDS WASEELAH
ESTERHUYZEN KARLA
FREDERICKS DONDR AINSLEY
GANIEF FOUZIA
GCOLOTELA SIYASANGA
GROENEWALD MARGO FFYONA
HEUNIS AMORE
HLONGWANE NOMONDE SILINDILE
JOSEPHS MAXINE VERONICA
KAYSER CARLAH DASHELDA
LOPEZ CHIQUITA
MAMOOGEE ZEENAT
MANYISANE ASEMAHLE
MASIZA KHUSELWA PHILISWA
PRECIOUS
MAWELA LEBOGANG
MEYI IVIWE
MVANA LIBHONGO IVIWE AGNESS
NDARAMU BEVERLY PANASHE
NEWMAN KRISTEN SHERNE
NGOBESE PHUMELELE THANDIWE
NGWENYA XOLILE
NTANZI NOSIPHO SINQOBILE
NYANGAZA PHILASANDE
OLIVIER RAVOGUE LAUREN
PARKER AMINA
PHANKISA NALEDI
PIETERSEN IMKE
RAMEETSE LENNOX
RIBBONAAR MORGAN MIA
ROYKER AABIDAH OMAR
SALIE AANIYAH
SALLIE ZAHAA
SIFO AMKELE
SITOLE LIYEMA
SONGO LUMBA
STASSEN MIKA
TAVENER CLAIRA ROSEMARE
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
TOKHWE APHIWE
TRUTER TATUM CAMERON
VAN REENEN IMAAN
WALTERS AALIA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
DE ROOCK LUAN
Magna Cum Laude
ABRAHAMS UTHMAAN
Cum Laude
DEETLEFS SUNÉ
Cum Laude
HAMMER SARAH ANNE
Cum Laude
HOOSAIN QUDSIA
Cum Laude
INGRAM ELIZABETH LILY
Cum Laude
KEMPEN LIZE
Cum Laude
ABDOOL ALIYA
ABRAHAMS MELISSA
BAGLEY SARAH
BEGG MOGAMAT FARAAZ
BEZUIDENHOUT DAVID JOHN
BHAGATTJEE KARINA
BREDENKAMP ZOE CHELSEA
BROWN CHAD ANTHONY
BROWN LENE-MARI
BUTHELEZI SENAMILE
CLOETE SAARAH
DLAMINI AKWABA
DU PREEZ JESSICA CATHARINE
GANI YUSUF
GCEBA SIYAVUYA
JABAAR AYESHA
JULIES CAY-LYNN
JULY BUHLE
KUTU GOMOLEMO LYDIA
LIGHT HARRY SINCLAIR
MAKARINGE MACHEBA NICOLE
MAKHANYA SILINDILE BATHOBILE
MAKIWANE OLETHOKUHLE
MANZINI SIPHESIHLE
MNGOMEZULU NOLUVUYO SITHEMBILE
MOHAMED FADHL
MONAKALI LUTHO SIYASANGA
MSHUBI ZIMASA PRECIOUS
MXOSANA YONELA
NARAINSAMY CAMERON EMANUEL
NGCOBO LITHEMBALETHU
NORDIEN ZAYAAN
NTSEBEZO ABULELA
PAULSEN ZOE ROXANNE
PETENI LIPHO
RANDEREE ISMAEEL HOOSEN
RANGWATO KABELO KOKETSO
RAVELE WAMASHUDU MARCIA
RAWOOT ANJUM
ROY NIRAV
SAMSON LEAH ELIZABETH
SAUNDERS CURT JOHN
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES 2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
SEPTEMBER TIA STACY
SHABANGU PRINCESS NATASHA
SIJULA USISIPO
SIVUKA ZINGAPHI LYNETTE
SMITH GHAKEEMAH
SPARKS MISHKAH
STEWART CARLIN-LEE
UITHALER FURLO SERGIO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DIETETICS
BASSIER KAUTHAR
Cum Laude
SALIE AMEERAH
Cum Laude
CHINDOMBE
ALDORA MARINA
SEVERIANO
DANIELS KISHMIA
DOUTIE THUL-KIFL
DUVEL AMY LEE
GARACH KRIPA ANIL
HAMBURG DANIELLE
KOPOLO LUTHO
MABANDLA SIPHETHUXOLO
MACHAVI FANELO
MAGONGO NOKWANDA SONIA
MANQELE SINDY SONTO
VAN DER MERWE WIANDI
VAN WYK CHANTE CAITLYN
WILLEMSE DEAN
WILLIAMS ZERINA
WITBOOI KAYLAN HANNAH
YEKO BUHLE
YOUNG LAUREN CLAUDIA
ZUNGU AWANDE CLEOPATRA
MBIZEKA SENAMILE
MKUYANA ALIZWA
MOLEFE BALESENG ANNA
MTHETHWA ZINHLE THOBEKA
MUDAU TSHIMANGADZO MERLIN
MVUNELO MAFUZA-FULELE
NKOSI PRINCE BHEKA
PARIS CAITLIN
RATHUPETJANE MATSHIDISO NAKEDI JACQUELYNE
SILINDA NOMONDE
SILINGA KUHLE
WILLEMSE ROBYNNE MAE
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREES
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
GOLIATH ANDISWA
Cum Laude
NUIWENHUIS CHADTLEY
Cum Laude
ABRAHAMS RIEFQAH
ANTA SEBOLELO LEAH
ARENDSE TARRYN
BOTTOM ESWILLE GIANNIE
ZAYNE
BOVU LIYABONA
DOLLIE TAYYIBA
DUBE DIMPHO ABIGAIL
FORTUIN JADE-LEIGH
FOURIE KEESHIA-LEE JADINE
GOLIATH CARLA
HAMNCA AKHONA
HARDNICK WILLDENE JOY
JACOBS RENECIA MONICA
JONKERS OCTAVIA
LANDE ANELISA
LUBANDO PHILE
MADIKANE ASONELE
MARKUS MILECHE
MBANYANA SISIPHO
MCABA MBALI ANGELA
MOSAVAL ZAID
NGALO SIMAMKELE
NOGQALA XABISO
NTSONDWA KHUTHAZWA
NYALUNGU MFUMO
OCTOBER ROBYN TYRECE
PEPPER SHANIA CHANT
RALO APHIWOKUHLE
RAUBENHEIMER AMY-LEE
RHODE DARIAN SYDNEY
ROTHMAN LAUREN BIANCA
SEBONKA KAYLEE KIM
SEPTEMBER FRANGELIQUE ILLOIS
SEPTEMBER STACEY
SHWENI SESETHU
TSHANGANA LISAKHANYA
VAN DER WESTHUIZEN AUDREY RENE
VAN DYK ADUNÉ
WEHR MARSHALINE
WILLIAMS KIRSTEN ANN WYNGAARD SHANNON
BENJAMIN FAA-IQA
BIZO SIHLE
BLOUW SASHA-LEE TAMSYN
BOK ZOE
DUPREEZ CHANTE
FRANSMAN JEMAINE
RUSHAAN
JANNEKE VIOLA PORCHA
JUBASE SOPHAKAMA
KENSLEY KAYLA
MAGWACA ASANDA
MALAN MELISSA LOUISA
MANG ROSY LEATYTIA
LYNNA
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES 2024
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
MBATHA ANELE SIPHOKAZI
MJEKULA IMI
MOSES JEAN-LEE
NKOSI SIMTHANDILE
NONJOLA SIPHESIHLE
NOPULULA ISEMIHLE
NSABIMANA FATIMA
PATTERSON TIFFANY
PIERS CHARL PETER
PLAND CHRISHE
SAFODIEN MOHAMMAD ZUBAIR
SONDAY ANEEQAH
TWENANI AMBESIWE
CHULUMANCO
VITI ONELISA
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MASTER’S DEGREES
MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
FANI CHUMA
Thesis:
Challenges in the devolution of implementation of the Employment Equity Act: Case study of the Helderberg District Municipal Office in the City of Cape Town (2014-2019)
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
Supervisor: DR M MAKIVA
LESCH ANVIA LINDA
Thesis:
Housing dilemma? An exploratory study on the illegal disposal of free government houses by the poor in various areas within the City of Cape Town
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
Supervisor: DR M MAKIVA
SEKHOKHO SELLO
Thesis:
An analysis of factors that impacts electricity security in South Africa. The case of city of Johannesburg municipality
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
Supervisor: PROF G DAVIDS
JOHNSON EBRAIN
Thesis:
The NSFAS financial assistance programme: Implementation and challenges for students studying at a previously disadvantaged university
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
Supervisor: PROF L PRETORIUS
Co-supervisor: DR M MAKIVA
NOTHWANYA NOZUKO
Thesis:
Exploring the extension of Child Support Grant for the beneficiaries post the cut off age: A case study of Town Two, Khayelitsha
SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
Supervisor: DR F KHAILE
Co-supervisor: DR M OKBANDRIAS
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MASTER’S DEGREES
MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION
MOHUTSIWA OMPHILE DOCTOR
Thesis:
How postgraduate students at the University of the Western Cape experienced and coped with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A biographical exploration
Department: POLITICAL STUDIES
Supervisor: PROF C AFRICA
MASTER OF COMMERCE
Thesis:
System design implications of online surveillance in learning platforms: a data management perspective
Department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Supervisor: DR J BREYTENBACH
Thesis:
An explorative study to determine the impact of leadership style and culture on organisational resilience and agility in a South African retail company
Department: INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY Supervisor: PROF F ABRAHAMS
Thesis:
Road Rage - the silent Trigger The relationship between personality, emotional intelligence and driver aggression a case of selected professional drivers
Department: INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Supervisor: PROF B MAHEMBE
JANSEN VANYA BERTHA
VAN ZYL JACQUES
STERRAS RAIHAAN
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MASTER’S DEGREES
MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
KHALUSHI MUSEDZAPHANDA PHOPHI
Thesis:
Analysing urban agriculture through the prism of the Water, Energy, Food nexus approach: A case study of Gugulethu Urban Farming Initiative, Cape Town, South Africa
INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Supervisor: DR A KARRIEM
PETERSEN SAVANNAH
Thesis:
Investigating the psychosocial causes and effects of high secondary school dropout rates in Sir Lowry’s Pass, Western Cape
INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Supervisor: PROF A BAYAT
NGOBO ZIKHONA
Thesis:
The impact of psychosocial disorder on women’s socio economic development in Gugulethu, Cape Town
INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Supervisor: PROF A BAYAT
SAMODIEN THAAKIRA Cum Laude
Thesis:
The influence of urban agricultural NGOs on food security and livelihoods in Cape Town: A comparison between Abalimi Bezekhaya and Oranjezicht City Farm
INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Supervisor: DR A KARRIEM
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN POVERTY, LAND AND AGRARIAN STUDIES
FISCHHOFF ASHLEY
Thesis:
The Political Economy of Social Reproduction and Survival: Urban Land Occupations in Stellenbosch, South Africa
INSTITUTE FOR POVERTY, LAND AND AGRARIAN STUDIES
Supervisor: PROF R HALL
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DIPLOMAS 2024
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING
ASSUR CLAREZE
DUNU CHUKWUKA DUNU FRANCIS
DWABAYO CHULUMANCO EMIHLE
KASKER MUHRIZ
KIVIET LATHITHA
LETLALO REFILWE
MAJA SINALO ASEMAHLE
MAKHOBA MUSA THOKOZANI
MALGAS CHANTE ANASTASIA
MASIZA LETHU
MEHLELA MAKHOSAZANA MBALI
MENE ZANDILE
MENTOOR CHANTE CARLA MKIVA ASITHANDILE
MOGASHOA MAROTHI POLL
MUNGA JUNAID ADAM
MVA LILITA
MYENDEKI QHAWEKAZI
NEL DYLAN MICHAEL
NGOBELI IPFI TRUDY
RAMUPFUMEDZI LIVHUWANI ANGEL
SMITH NICOLE HAYLEY
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
MASTER’S DEGREES
MASTER OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
VAN ANTWERPEN MONET
Thesis:
Medication administration by nasogastric tubes
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Supervisor: DR J MCCARTNEY
Co-supervisor: MRS N KEULER
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
KOKELE OTONAMOKI ILARIAT JOELLA
Thesis:
Application of a differentiated approach to assess urban water security interventions for low-income groups, selected informal settlements, Cape Town, South Africa
Department: EARTH SCIENCES
Supervisor: PROF T KANYERERE
Co-supervisor: DR K PIETERSEN
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN POPULATION STUDIES
BOFUNGANA KWANDILE
Thesis:
Social housing provision for the lowincome group in the city of Cape Town
Department: STATISTICS AND POPULATION STUDIES
Supervisor: PROF S APPUNNI
KOTI SIPHOKUHLE
Magna Cum Laude
Thesis:
Socio demographic factors influencing education development and progress in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
Department: STATISTICS AND POPULATION STUDIES
Supervisor: PROF N STIEGLER
Co-supervisor: DR K OGUJIUBA
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
MASTER’S DEGREES 2024
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
BURT ADAM
Thesis:
Effect of endophytic bacterial isolates on Phaseolus vulgaris growth under vanadium stress
Department: BIOTECHNOLOGY
Supervisor: PROF M KEYSTER
Co-supervisor: PROF A KLEIN
RATSHILUME RAPHAELLA
Thesis:
Production and characterisation of therapeutic peptides with potential antimicrobial properties
Department: BIOTECHNOLOGY
Supervisor: PROF M KEYSTER
Co-supervisor: DR T MAKHALANYANE
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES
KAMALDIEN AMMAARAH
Thesis:
Electro-analytical detection of mefenamic acid – an emerging contaminant
Department: CHEMISTRY
Supervisor: PROF P BAKER
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
PATEL TAAHIR AIYOOB
Cum Laude
Thesis:
Machine Learning techniques for the determination of vehicle hijacking spots using twitter data
Department: COMPUTER SCIENCE
Supervisor: DR C NYIRENDA
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
MASTER’S DEGREES
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENT AND WATER SCIENCE
MATHEWS UBAIDULLAH
Thesis:
Quantification of consumptive water use of full-bearing, high-yielding Japanese Plum trees with the HYDRUS-2D model
Department: EARTH SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF N JOVANOVIC
WILLOUGHBY ALANA
Thesis:
Geophysical, technical and engineering feasibility assessment of solar-powered groundwater abstraction in rural areas of Greater Giyani Municipality, Limpopo
Department: EARTH SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF N JOVANOVIC
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENT AND WATER SCIENCE
ZENZILE BABALWA
Thesis:
Assessing the impact of drought on groundwater resource in New Castle, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Department: EARTH SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF T KANYERERE
ZULU SANDISO MNCEDISI Magna Cum Laude
Thesis:
Investigating naturally occurring methane in aquifers overlying prospective shale gas areas, Karoo Basin, South Africa
Department: EARTH SCIENCE
Supervisor: PROF T KANYERERE Co-supervisor: DR K PIETERSEN
MASTER OF SCIENCE MEDICAL BIOSCIENCE
BELFORD ROBYN BETH
Thesis:
Induction of metronidazole and clindamycin resistance in Gardnerella vaginalis
Department: MEDICAL BIOSCIENCES
Supervisor: PROF C AFRICA
Co-supervisor: DR P ABRANTES
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
MASTER’S DEGREES 2024
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NANOSCIENCE
MTHIMKULU MONGEZI SEAN LUCAS
Thesis:
Mixed halide perovskite thin films (X = I, Br) by low pressure chemical vapour deposition
Department: PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
Supervisor: DR S NGQOLODA
Co-supervisor: PROF C ARENDSE
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICAL SCIENCE
MAHLANGU DINEO
Thesis:
Predicting medical events in SAFER studies
Department: STATISTICS AND POPULATION STUDIES
Supervisor: DR R LUUS
MAKHELE BERNARD MOALOSI
Thesis:
Data analysis of National Payment System transactions and inflation
Department: STATISTICS AND POPULATION STUDIES
Supervisor: PROF R BLIGNAUT
Co-supervisor: DR J KEDDIE
HONORARY DEGREE AWARDEES
1983
S. Motsuenyane, Doctor Commercii
M.C. O’Dowd, Doctor Commercii
1984
E. Theron, Doctor Legum
1987
B. Breytenbach, Doctor Litterarum
R.E. van de Ross, Doctor Educationis
1989
J.C. de Villiers, Doctor Scientiae
G.A.M. Mbeki, Doctor Philosophiae
1990
N.R. Mandela, Doctor Legum
O.R. Tambo, Doctor Legum
1991
R.E. Alexander, Doctor Commercii
G.S. Machel, Doctor Legum
D. Mitterand, Doctor Litterarum
D. Zihlangu, Doctor Educationis
1993
G. Boonzaaier, Doctor Litterarum
B. Head, Doctor Litterarum (posthumous)
A. Ibrahim, Doctor Litterarum
E. Mancoba, Doctor Litterarum
1995
G.J. Gerwel, Doctor Educationis
P.M. Sonn, Doctor Legum
1996
G.H. Brundtland, Doctor Legum
T.N. Chapman, Doctor Commercii
J.J.F. Durand, Doctor Philosophiae
P. Gorvalla, Doctor Commercii
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1997
B. Davidson, Doctor Litterarum
E.L. King, Doctor Theologiae
I. Mohamed, Doctor Scientiae
F.B. Naude, Doctor Theologiae
J.N. Scholten, Doctor Legum
R. Turner, Doctor Educationis
1998
J. Derrida, Doctor Litterarum
M. Nuttall, Doctor Theologiae
M.A Oduyoye, Doctor Theologiae
J. Reddy, Doctor Educationis
2001
V.H. Faigle, Doctor Theologiae
G. ‘t Hooft, Doctor Scientiae
P.N. Langa, Doctor Legum
A. Small, Doctor Litterarum
2002
W.H. Gray III, Doctor Philosophiae
C.L.R.Hirschsohn, Doctor Philosophiae
T. Manuel, Doctor Commercii
D. Philip, Doctor Litterarum
M. Philip, Doctor Litterarum
D.M.B. Tutu, Doctor Legum
2003
K. Mokhele, Doctor Scientiae
T. D. Fredericks, Doctor Educationis
P.D. Uys, Doctor Educationis
2004
K. Asmal, Doctor Legum
E. de Keyser, Doctor Commercii
G. Fitzgerald, Doctor Litterarum
A. Omar, Doctor Legum (posthumous)
A. Sachs, Doctor Litterarum
A. Sisulu, Doctor Curationis
W. Sisulu, Doctor Legum (posthumous)
HONORARY DEGREE AWARDEES
2005
A. Achmat, Doctor Philosophiae
C.J Bundy, Doctor Philosophiae
E.K.M. Dido, Doctor Litterarum
T. Jones, Doctor Philosophiae
J. Fagan, Doctor Legum
I. Mahomed, Doctor Legum (posthumous)
2006
F. Ginwala, Doctor Administrationis
2007
E. Abrahams, Doctor Philosophiae
E. Braune, Doctor Philosophiae
A. Chaskalson, Doctor Legum
D. Jordaan, Doctor Philosophiae
R. Kadalie, Doctor Litterarum
P. Mlambo-Ngcuka, Philosophiae Doctor
Y. Mokgoro, Doctor Legum
V.G. Shubin, Doctor Philosophiae
2008
W.E. Morrow, Doctor Educationis
2009
P. Govender, Doctor Legum
2010
A. Adebajo, Doctor Philosophiae
M.S. Dien, Philosophiae Doctor (posthumous)
B.L. Fanaroff, Doctor Philosophiae
P. Olumfemi-Kayode, Doctor Philosophiae
R. Simonsen, Doctor Philosophiae
P.K. Tergat, Doctor Philosophiae
D. Tulu, Doctor Philosophiae
2011
S.B. Biko, Doctor Philosophiae (posthumous)
S.B.A. Isaacs, Doctor Educationis
P. Magrath, Doctor Litterarum
M. Shear, Doctor Philosophiae
M. Temmerman, Doctor Philosophiae
R.B. Wolf, Doctor Philosophiae
2012
B. Gawanas, Doctor Legum
E. Moosa, Doctor Legum
R.E. Reddock, Doctor Philosophiae
H. Shaper, Doctor Philosophiae (posthumous)
A. Sheiham, Doctor Philosophiae
2013
H. Howa, Doctor Philosophiae
T. Jones, Doctor Philosophiae
J. Matthews, Doctor Philosophiae
G. Merino O.P, Doctor Theologiae
2014
A. Haron, Doctor Philosophiae (posthumous)
2015
A. Jedaar, Doctor Philosophiae
2016
H. Adams, Doctor Philosophiae
F. Robertson, Doctor Philosophiae
M. Tsedu, Doctor Philosophiae
2017
M. Lapsley, Doctor Philosophiae
2018
Z Skweyiya, Doctor Philosophiae (posthumous)
2021
Z. Wicomb, Doctor Philosophiae
A.A. Boesak, Doctor Philosophiae
W. Kentridge, (jointly awarded with Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Ghent University)
2022
K.K. Prah, Doctor Philosophiae
I. Sooliman, Doctor Philosophiae
HONORARY DEGREE AWARDEES
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2023
C. Hani, Doctor Philosophiae (posthumous)
D.E. Moseneke, Doctor Philosophiae
S.Z. Zotwana, Doctor Philosophiae
2024
M.Y. Choi, Doctor Philosophiae
H. Kummeling, Doctor Philosophiae
C. Pauwels, Doctor Philosophiae (posthumous)
2018
Ebrahim Rhoha
2021
AB Mahomed
Derek Joubert
Peter Takelo
HEADER SUB-HEADER 2018-2024 GOLD MEDALISTS
2022
Sean Patrick Lance
Peter Wilson
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
2024
Albert Lois Sachs
UWC GRADUATION ATTIRE
MEANING AND SYMBOLISM
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The three proteas symbolise Teaching, Culture and Education.
The stepped pattern represents the steps that lead to the Greek temple. This is the international symbol for academia and our recognition that we are a part of it.
The laurel leaves indicate competition and victory.
The diamond-shaped protea petal represents strength of character, ethics and faithfulness to oneself and others.
The continuous pattern that extends from the front to the back speaks to Respice Prospice, which means to look back, to look forward. Take what is good from the past and build the future.
The beaded effect is meant to reflect African craft and creativity.
The colours that make up the band are derived from those that represent the seven Faculties that make up the University.
CAP Black John Knox cap with silver tassel.
Peony red edged with silver trim.
THE CAP
Black John Knox cap with gold tassel. BACK OF THE YOKE
Black edged with gold trim.
THE SLEEVE
Open sleeves, looped up with gold cord and lined with gold satin.
THE GOWN
Black with full facings of gold and trimmed yoke.
Black John Knox cap with silver tassel.
Black edged with silver trim.
SLEEVE
Open sleeves, looped up with silver cord and lined with empire blue satin.
GOWN
Black with full facings of empire blue.
GRADUATION ATTIRE
AND HOODS GOWN
1 THE GOWN
Black (all degrees, diplomas and certificates, except Doctoral degrees)
Arts and Humanities
Community and Health Sciences
Dentistry
Economic and Management
Sciences
Education
Law
Natural Sciences
THE MOTIF
Black, edged with symbolic print in the Faculty colour.
THE COWL
Trimmed based on the type of qualification being conferred.
THE NECKBAND
The neckband emblazoned with the protea in the Faculty colour.
THE HOOD
Full hood in black.
2
CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
(NQF LEVEL 5 AND 6)
Black, with gold and blue strips.
GRADUATION ATTIRE
HOODS
3 BACHELORS
(NQF LEVEL 7)
Black, edged with symbolic print in the Faculty colour; the neckband emblazoned with the protea in the Faculty colour.
Degrees: BA, BSc, BCom, BAdmin, BA (SRES), BSc (Complementary Health Sciences), BOH, PGCE
5
ADVANCED BACHELORS
(NQF LEVEL 8)
Black, edged with symbolic print in the Faculty colour and trimmed on the cowl with cord in platinum colour; the neckband emblazoned with the protea in the Faculty colour.
Degrees and Diplomas: All Honours degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas
4
PROFESSIONAL/SENIOR BACHELORS
(NQF LEVEL 8)
Black, edged with symbolic print in the Faculty colour and trimmed on the cowl with cord in gold colour; the neckband emblazoned with the protea in the Faculty colour.
Degrees: BPharm, BSW, BSc (Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy), BLIS, BNur, BDS, LLB, BEd.
6 MASTERS (NQF LEVEL 9)
Black, lined with the Faculty colour, edged with symbolic print in the Faculty colour and trimmed on the cowl with cord in the Faculty colour; the neckband emblazoned with the protea in the Faculty colour.
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