Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2023. All your sacrifices along the way have culminated in this day, and we are very grateful that you chose CPUT as your academic partner.
You made a wise choice, because today you graduate from the top University of Technology in South Africa. You have achieved what many covet, a qualification from a respected university that sets you up for future success. I hope that during your time with us you identified your unique strengths, and will now use those to have a meaningful career that enriches our beautiful country.
Take what you have learnt with us and do good in small and big ways; one way you can do this is by staying in touch with us, and as you rise up the corporate ladder, please
BOODSKAP VAN DIE VISEKANSELIER
Beste Graduandi
Geluk aan die graduerende klas van 2023. Al julle opofferings het julle tot op hierdie punt gebring, en ons is besonders dankbaar dat julle CPUT as julle akademiese vennoot gekies het.
Julle het ’n wyse keuse gemaak, want vandag vang julle graad by die beste Universiteit van Tegnologie in SuidAfrika. Julle het bereik wat vele beny – ’n kwalifikasie van ’n gerespekteerde universiteit wat jou voorberei vir toekomstige sukses. My hoop is dat
gedurende die tyd by ons julle julle unieke sterkpunte kon ontdek, en dat julle dit sal gebruik om ’n betekenisvolle loopbaan te bou om ons pragtige land te verryk.
Neem wat jy geleer het by ons en gaan doen goed op klein en groot wyses; een wyse om dit te doen is deur met ons kontak te behou, en om CPUT graduandi in diens te neem wanneer jy die korporatiewe range in jou industrie bestyg. Wy jouself ook daaraan toe om lewenslank te leer en in jouself te belê sodat jou vaardighede altyd relevant bly.
open the door to employment for fellow CPUT graduates. Also commit yourself to lifelong learning, and continue to invest in yourself so that your skills remain relevant.
Finally, thank you to your loved ones who have also sacrificed and supported you along this academic journey. We are united in the wish that you have many more achievements lined up, both personally and professionally.
Kind regards
Vice-Chancellor
Prof Chris Nhlapo
Laastens, ’n groot dankie aan jou geliefdes wie ook opofferings gemaak het om jou op hierdie akademiese tog te ondersteun. Ons is dit eens dat julle nog vele prestasies sal behaal, op professioneel gebied asook, persoonlik
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this book; however, the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
Alles moontlik is gedoen om seker te maak dat die inligting in hierdie boek korrek is. Die Universiteit behou hom egter die reg voor om te eniger tyd, indien die omstandighede dit vereis, veranderinge aan enige van die gepubliseerde besonderhede aan te bring.
The final published versions of the Autumn Graduation 2023 booklets can be found on the CPUT website at: https://www.cput.ac.za/students/about/graduation/graduation-programmes
UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
BALKARAN, R (Prof), PhD
CULLINAN, PM (Mr), MA
DONDASHE, N (Ms), BCom Hons, IndPsy
ELYAS, A (Mr), NSC
FAKU, S (Mr), MSc
GREEN, P (Prof), PhD, MBA
GROENEWALD, L (Dr), PhD
GUMBI, D (Mr), LLM
MAHARAJ, S (Mr), CA (SA)
MAPENA, WL (Mr), MPA
MASHWANYELA, C (Mr), MTech
MATIWANE, S (Mr), Hons, MBA
MPFUNZENI, R (Mr), CSRC President
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
UNIVERSITY OFFICE BEARERS
CHANCELLOR
MODISE, T (Ms), BCom
IndPsy & Econ
CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
GUMBI, D (Mr), LLM
VICE-CHANCELLOR
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
FACULTY DEANS
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
KIOKO, J (Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
GREEN, P (Prof), PhD, MBA
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: TEACHING AND LEARNING
BALKARAN, R (Prof), PhD
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
PHAHO, D (Dr), PhD
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: OPERATIONS
MAYENDE, G (Prof), PhD
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
RAJI, A (Prof), PhD
SCHREUDER, BK (Mr), MEd
SOCIKWA, L (Mr), MBA
VABAZA, A (Ms), CA (SA)
ZONDI, T (Mr), CSRC General Secretary
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
HAY-SWEMMER, H (Prof), PhD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: FINANCE
DU PLESSIS, P (Mr), CA (SA) REGISTRAR
MOKOENA, SS (Mr), M Admin
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
MJI, A (Prof), DEd
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
RAMSUROOP, S (Prof), PhD (Acting)
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
BROOKS, N (Prof), PhD (Acting)
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
NGQONDI, T (Prof), PhD
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Title: Utilisation of mid-resolution imagery and remote sensing techniques to characterize urban growth over the Philippi Horticultural Area
Supervisors: Mr K Musungu; A/Prof P Kumar
THUSE, Thabani
Title: An assessment of UAVgenerated digital elevation model using ground surveying techniques
Supervisor: Mr K Musungu;
A/Prof P Odera
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING
MABASO, Macaleni
Title: Risk identification in megaprojects and its impacts on project management constraints in civil engineering and construction companies
Supervisor: Dr CJ Nel
NTSHAUBA, Prisilar Rendani
Title: Evaluating the impact of project management qualifications and certification on the success of project functions within major capital organisations
Supervisor: Dr CJ Nel
VICTOR, Riaan Jaco *
Title: Non-destructive testing and finite element modelling of historical masonry wall
Supervisors: A/Prof P Kumar; Dr MS Pourbehi
QUALITY
ENGELBRECHT, Janco Andre *
Title: Measuring internal service quality at a window-blinds manufacturing company
Supervisor: Dr S Bosman
14:00 CEREMONY
DIPLOMA
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
BONGOZA, Phila
BOTLANI, Ayabonga
CHAUKE, Tsatsawani Caryn
DAMONSE, Kristen Chevonne
DAYIMANI, Zukile
DELIHLAZO, Mihlali
DINGA, Yonela Dorris
DLANJWA, Mihlali
DWAMA, Sumu Metanel
FUDUKILE, Pakama
GAMA, Noxolo Zandisile
GARCIA, Matu Kester Emanuel
JONGA, Aviwe
KULA, Gcobani
KWATSHA, Yongama
MAAKAMEDI, Boitumelo Sandra
MACANTI, Anda
MAGENGELELE, Luxolo
MAGWENTSHU, Anelisiwe
MAKIPWASA, Kabanga Divine
MAQAKALANA, Yonela
MARANGA, Sive
MARELE, Zikhona
MATHOBELA, Moshibudi Sarah
MATLOGA, Karabo Lydia Perseverance
MATSHIPI, Sibongiseni
MAXOLO, Sibonokuhle
MBO, Konele
MCUBUSE, Nosipho
MDITSHWA, Sisipho
MDLELENI, Khanyisile
MESATYWA, Bonani
MILISI, Siyamthanda
MKHIZE, Sethabile Beryl
MMUDI, Tshireletso
MNGUNI, Lungelo Bandile
MORUDU, Lucy Rela
MRUBATA, Khanyisa Sisa
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
MTHETHWA, Andile Innocent
MTHINI, Sinawo
MTSHEMLA, Zintle Crician
MUTOMBO, Tshibasu Elie
MZOBOSHE, Malidunyiswe
NDEVU, Sikho
NGUBOMHLOPE, Sibusiso
NHLEKO, Sandiso Hopewell
NKULA, Olothando Langithemba Anda
NOFEMELE, Sisipho
NQABENI, Benathi
NTABENI, Limpho Alocia
NTONDO, Viwe
NTWANAMBI, Siyasanga
OMALU, Musa
PETERS, Erin Anne
PHIRI, Chris Thabo
QOBOSHIYANE, Sonwabile Zoliswa
RAMNCWANA, Abongile
ROYI, Luthando
SANDI, Zizipho
SHABANGU, Sphiwe Vincent
SHANGE, Nkosingiphile Brightness
Nonhle
SIKHOSANA, Boichoko Cleopatra
SIMAYILE, Siza
SITWAYO, Thokozani
SMOKI, Yolanda Sixolele
SULAIMAN, Gafeetha
TSHWANE, Onelisiwe
TSIRI, Kgaugelo Tracia
TUNGU, Aphiwe
VELAPHI, Nokubonga Azukiwe
WALAZA, Khaka
XABA, Lindokuhle Colleen
ZANGA, Ayabonga
ZUNGULA, Esinako
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
BAILEY, Dylan Tyron
BOBO, Yolanda
DAMANEYT, Thembani
DLAMINI, Zethu
DLHAMINI, Sthembiso Nombuso
DYANI, Swelihle
DYOSINI, Sisipho
DYUM, Felicia
FIKILE, Mihle
GRACE, Keenan Geno
JEZILE, Nolupho
JUQU, Sinelizwi
KHONINI, Siyavuma
KHOZA, Bongeka Nosiphiwo
KUHN, Darian Sidney
KUNENE, Bongeka Noluthando
MADINGWANE, Augustine Diphetogo
MAJAVU, Kamva
MAKAMU, Tintswalo Abigail
MAKASI, Mosuli
MAKHETHA, Yandisa
MALATJI, Lifa Relief
MANGCU, Mazithi
MATHEBULA, Nkateko
MBHELE, Nolwazi Sibusile
MBONELI, Asisipo
MDLULI, Ntwanano
MKHABELA, Tshepo
MOMOZA, Lilitha Likhanyile
MOTHOA, Mokgothedi
MPELA, Asemahle
MQHOBI, Sindisiwe
MTYELWA, Yonelisa
MUDAU, Livhuwani Jacobeth
NANTO, Ntlantla
NCANYWA, Vusa
NGXONGO, Analo
NKOLI, Tshiamo Millicent
NTAKA, Tembelihle
NXONO, Mihle
PHORA, Kholofelo Amanda
QEGU, Thando
QUBEKA, Lusizo
QUSHEKA, Winnie
RUBUSANA, Lindokuhle
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
SAUL, Miche Alana
SIWISA, Anathi
SOMTUMANE, Mbuthokazi Rebecca
SOPAZI, Nkosiphendule
STOFFBERG, Bilqees
THOKA, Thato Theo
TYAM, Zine
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
BANGO, Aluncedo
BANZI, Sithembiso
BHENGU, Thubelihle
BUDELI, Fulufelani Benedict
DESEMELA, Khanyisa
DOPHOLO, Aneza
DUBA, S’Fiso Petros
ENGELBRECHT, Jesse Simpiwe
FATA, Sivuyise
HARMSE, Waldo
HENDA, Asemahle
ISIGUZO, Vivian Chinelo
ITOTA, Chancelle Esangay
JAKOBS, Wickea Caitlyn
JOBELA, Linda Boikarabelo
JONASE, Awongwe
KHANYISO, Asisipho
KIMPIAB, Emmanuella Mungende
LINDEQUE, Wayne Gilmour
LUKIE, Zakaria
LUMBO, Thokozani
MAGUBANE, Asanda Nomfundo
MAJUBANE, Sinazo
MALEMATSA, Mpho Mamolala
MANUNGENI, Rotondwa
MAPHOSA, Jessica Nosipho
MAPHOSA, Senzo Silvester
MAXEBENGULA, Siphosihle
MDELO, Olona
MDINGANE, Sikhulisele
MFUTWANA, Khanya
MGQOBOZI, Athini
MOFOKENG, Thuto
MOSEHLA, Venesa
MOYA, Nangamso
MVUMBI, Luyolo
MVUMVU, Simbonile
MYAMBO, Tshameleng Rose
MZONYANA, Athixola
NAMANE, Precious
NGUECHOUNG TSAKENG, Elvira
NKABINDE, Mandla Nkosinathi
NKAMA, Setondo Ruth
NZIMA, Nonhlanhla
OMAR, Samira Mohamed Ali
PENI, Sikelelwa
PETER, Yolanda
PLAATJIE, Ziphozenkosi
RAMATOBO, Puleng Palesa
SIKHWEBU, Athenkosi
SITHOLE, Ntshuxeko
STEMELA, Asiphe
SUKWANA, Bonke
TOKOTA, Nasiphi
TYEYA, Zingiswa
VAN JAARSVELD, Dean Samuel Ryan
VUZA, Yonda
HORTICULTURE
BABI, Baxolele
BAYANA, Venetia Nikiwe
BHETUMANI, Someleze
CEKWANA, Thando
DONDOLO, Xolisa
FILANE, Somikazi
GININDA, Mncedidi Sandlasenkosi
JUWELE, Nosihle
JWACU, Ondela
KAPA, Pikolomzi Moses
KHANZI, Luvo
KLAAS, Aphelele
LENATA, Amohelang
LEPHEANE, Bohlali
MAGWAGWA, Retsepile
MAHLALELA, Tetfu Temalangeni
MANGALISO, Siphesande
MBULAWA, Inam
MHAGA, Chwayita Precela
MQAMBELI, Asavela
MSUBO, Simo
MVULANA, Lusapho
NCINANE, Okuhle
NDOU, Pfuluwani
NDOVELA, Sisa
NEL, Liezel
NGALEKA, Noluvo
NGOVA, Siphenathi
NGQEZA, Asive Cynthia
NOGOBA, Asisipho
NOKHEMANE, Chuma
NQOKO, Musa
NTSONDWA, Asenathi
NZUZA, Luyanda S’Mangele
PLAATJIE, Asemahle
RAYI, Sinalo
SHOKANE, Mmatlou Orania
SIFUBA, Asemahle
SITOE, Clara Ntombifuthi Slungile
STEYN, York
XIMBI, Sonwabile
ZINYEMBA, Tanyaradzwa Dean
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
BUASI, Lesedi
ENGELKE, Carmen
GCOBO, Thembela
GOODALL, Inge
HOYA, Ngcwalisa
KHOHLANI, Siyavuya
KOOPMAN, Ursula Lucinda
MAHLATSHANA, Khanyisa
MATHE, Maria Germinah
MBAMBANI, Mihle Naledi
MBULANA, Anezwa Asemahle
MHLETYWA, Evuya
MPAYIPHELI, Ncumisa
NDAKU, Sinethemba Zimbini
NDONDO, Sibusiso Dolphus
NYANISA, Philasande
NYONI, Immaculate Bongile
PHAAHLA, Lehlabile
SAMBO, Repent
SEFALAFALA, Karabo
TSHUNGU, Samkelo
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
BANGISO, Sinovuyo
BATSIETSENG, Edwin Odirile
BINOMBO, Julie
BRITS, Enslin *
FOKAZI, Bukho
JAMES, Hlela
KHAMBELA, Anelisiwe
MAHLALELA, Njabulo Eugine
MAKEMBELE, Cherubin
MAKHUBU, Thabiso Ben
MANANYETSO, Aswell Bongani
MANDAVA, Leandra Ruvarashe
MATOLENGWE, Siziphiwe
MLANDU, Nasiphi
MTHETHWA, Nkololeko
NONDLOZI, Sanda
NTLEMEZA, Lusindiso
NYATHELA, Luzuko
OPEOLU, Glory Oluwafunmilola
ORIAKU, Tubman Osinachi Emenike
PILA, Tiisetso Octoavia
PLATYI, Chumani
QASHA, Simphiwe
RYKLIEF, Moegamat Nuhr
SIKHAFUNGANA, Nwabisa
SIKOTA, Hlonipha
SINYANISO, Sibabalwe
TAWANA, Siseko
TSHONGOYI, Asanda
VAN DEVENTER, Tyrone David Micheal
WASA, Siviwe
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
DIWU, Anathi
LOPES, Joao Maria De Olivera
NTSHANGASE, Zimkhitha
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
DAVIDS, Nashieta
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
TONO, Zandile
HORTICULTURE
MAGADLA, Siposenkosi Aphelele
MATHEMATICAL TECHNOLOGY
MBANGATHA, Esona Witness
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
DYOSINI, Asonge
HLUNGWANI, Obakeng Confidence
JASON, Jared Lee
MAJIJA, Zizo
MASETI, Zezethu
MBUNGA, Joelma Sola
PIGNIYABU, Thierry
RIKHOTSO, Precious Sindile
SOFUTE, Sinamkele
SOMHLABA, Chulumanco
TSEKU, Lusanda
XEGO, Kahlolo Bulelani
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ADALETE, Godwin Eyram
BIKITSHA, Fatima
BUBI, Debbie
CALAZA, Balisa
CANA, Michaela Thalia
CHAVALALA, Rhemus
DEBESE, Siphelele
FOKILE, Ziyanda
FRANCE, Buyiswa
GLAYISI, Anesipho
GQWAKA, Zizipho
HLONGWANA, Ndomeleze
KANASE, Siphesihle
KINNEAR, Paul Trevor
LUFELE, Nqabakazi Viwe
MADOLO, Buyisile
MAHASE, Tshegofatso Abegail
MANDLA, Asisipho
MASHILOANE, Nrateng
MAYONGO, Zandile
MDLELENI, Sivuyisile
MGOQI, Siphokuhle
MHLONGO, Vuyokazi Thembumenzi
MKUMATELA, Nomhle
MPOFU, Ashley Nolwazi
MUKANSI, Cheeza Delian
NCUBE, Nombuso
NGONI, Yonela Penelop
NQABA, Yonela
NYAMARINDI, Damari
QOKOQA, Zizo
RAPHOTO, Christopher Tumelo
SAMUELS, Nawawee
TSHIVHASE, Faranani
ZIHALIRWA, Bahati Arlette
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
HORTICULTURE
ABRAHAMS, Dylan
BALENI, Anelani
BOYA, Andiswa Beauty
DUKA, Simamkele
DZINGWE, Khulile
GANJANA, Asanda
JOJO, Siphenathi
MABALA, Zimi Asakhangele
MGWEVU, Zandile Gwendolin
MHLAKAZA, Apelele
MKOVU, Njongokazi
NDONDO, Yongama
NOGQALA, Imkitha
NQWEDE, Wongiwe
SIJILA, Yamkela *
SOMANI, Nangamso
SOMTSHU, Mane Hilda
TEBELE, Ntombizandile Pratricia
THOVHAKALE, Phophi Ceri
ZANGWA, Anele
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
ADONIS, Bronwill
ALEXANDER, Kristen Angelina
KESWA, Indwe Pelokazi Mimosa **
MAGWEVANA, Phiwokazi Angy
MKHIZWANA, Inga
MNYATHELI, Nosabatha
MOKUOANE, Malara Precious
MONGAU, Rose
NOKOSI, Azukile
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
AJAM, Shamoodah
CELE, Mlondi
JACK, Mihle
LETUKA, Makhasane Nephtaley
MAKOLA, Simnikiwe Ozisa
MATHIBELA, Mofoka Rebuseditsoe
MTILWA, Thimna
NTSIYANE, Somila Oyintando
ONDARI, Geoffrey Oyunge
SKEDAMA, Zinziswa
TSHUBANE, Kenneth
TUTU, Abulele Naledi
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MAFU, Lukhanyo
MALITHI, Asiphe
PUMANI, Uwuvile
HORTICULTURE
KOLANISI, Ziyanda
NTOYAPHI, Lufefe
BACHELOR
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
ANDREAS, Allison Sara-Lee
BASSIER, Mingah
CAPULA, Zandile
DLULA, Inga
KHWELEMTHINI, Anelisa
LETIMELA, Mvuleni Fikile
MAHLASE, Ririsang Blessing
MASHABELA, Matleng Charity
MATHOLE, Dipolelo
MBUNJANA, Abongile
MLAHLWA, Nelisa
MSONGELWA, Sivuyisiwe
NGWENTLE, Mihlali Zozibini
NYANGAZA, Khanyiso
SIPIKA, Sinoyolo Florence
SONTSELE, Yandisa
VAN ROOI, Ruben Johan
ZENANI, Zola
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KHOZA, Itumeleng Charlotte
MONGO, Anitta
MPENTSHA, Lindiwe Sylvia
NKABI, Chulekazi Sinalo
RABIU, Shakirat Adeola
SAPHO, Siphosethu
TEULINGS, Andrea Jane
TOM, Sisipho Priscilla
ZAYEDWA, Asiphe
MASTER
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
AMWELE, Lovisa Nangula
Title: Solid waste management systems in three urban areas of Namibia
Supervisors: A/Prof K Shale; Dr S Uhunamure
APETOGBOR, Komlan Mawuko
Title: Ecological and human health risk assessment of microplastics in the Plankenburg River, Stellenbosch Western Cape
Supervisors: Prof BO Opeolu; Dr C Sparks; Dr O Pereao
SHAANIKA, Hilma Kaunapawa
Title: Perceptions of mine workers towards environmental risk in the mining sector in Walvis Bay, Namibia Supervisors: Dr V Zungu; Ms P Mbola
MASTER OF APPLIED
SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY
FORD, Leroy Leslie
Title: Sorption mechanisms of selected heavy metals on spent coffee granules
Supervisor: Dr A Spies
MABUWA, Zanoxolo
Title: The behaviour of some elements on the cation exchange resin Dowex 50W-X4 in nitric acid medium
Supervisor: Mrs S Adonis
DOCTOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
VHANGANI, Lusani Norah
Title: The use of nano-encapsulated plant extracts in inhibiting nonenzymatic browning in fruit canned in juice
Supervisor: Prof J Van Wyk
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
CHEMISTRY
ADONIS, Shaheeda
Title: A comparative study of the efficiency of ion exchange chromatography and extraction chromatography for the separation of milligram amounts of scandium from gram amounts of calcium Supervisors: Dr STR Oosthuysen; Prof TN Van der Walt (late)
DUYA, Calleb Otieno
Title: Ultrasensitive silver-gold bimetallic interdigitated array sensor for detection of Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium
Supervisors: A/Prof M Matoetoe; Dr F Okumu
MAKOMBE, Martin
Title: Spectroscopic determination of selected rare earth elements (lanthanum, neodymium and dysprosium) in electronic waste samples
Supervisor: Prof V Somerset
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES
FACULTY OF APPLIED
SCIENCES
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
ANGADAM, Justine Oma
Title: Plant digestive enzymes for semi-deligni-holocellulolysis of agro-waste
Supervisors: Prof V Okudoh; Dr B Chidi
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
LUSANI NORAH VHANGANI
Master of Technology: Food Technology SUPERVISOR Prof Jessy van Wyk
TITLE: THE USE OF NANO-ENCAPSULATED PLANT EXTRACTS IN INHIBITING NON-ENZYMATIC BROWNING IN FRUIT CANNED IN JUICE
Thermally generated toxins are a major threat to food safety and security. Under certain conditions, ascorbic acid aggravates the spoilage, necessitating the search for alternative natural antioxidants to combat the formation of these toxins. Green rooibos (GR) extracts contain bioactive compounds synonymous with inhibiting non-enzymatic browning (NEB) reactions. In this study, the effect of betacyclodextrin in enhancing the extraction of GR bioactives with subsequent encapsulation was exploited. While native GR extracts inhibited the formation of NEB products in canned apples, the betacyclodextrin-encapsulated counterparts proved superior concerning total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, stability against moisture uptake, heat degradation and inhibition of hydroxymethyl furfural and furfural, both potential carcinogens.
FACULTY OF APPLIED
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: CHEMISTRY
SHAHEEDA ADONIS
Master of Science: Chemistry
SUPERVISORS
Dr Samuel Tobias Richard Oosthuysen; Prof Tjaart Nicholaas van der Walt (Late)
TITLE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE EFFICIENCY OF ION EXCHANGE AND EXTRACTION CHROMATOGRAPHY FOR THE SEPARATION OF MILLIGRAM AMOUNTS OF SCANDIUM FROM GRAM AMOUNTS OF CALCIUM
The growing demand for scandium in various applications such as aerospace, electronics and the nuclear industry has led to the need to find more efficient and costeffective methods for its separation. The radioactive isotopes of scandium, in particular, Scandium-44 and Scandium-47 have generated interest for use in radiopharmaceuticals for both medical imaging and radiotherapy. Mrs Adonis compared the efficiency of two methods, namely ion exchange and extraction chromatography, for the separation of scandium from calcium. Findings from this study may be used for the separation and purification of scandium radioisotopes for medical applications in targeted radionuclide therapy of small tumours and cancer metastasis.
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: CHEMISTRY
CALLEB OTIENO DUYA
Master of Science: Chemistry
SUPERVISORS
Prof Mangaka C Matoetoe; Dr Fredrick Okumu
TITLE: ULTRASENSITIVE SILVER-GOLD BIMETALLIC INTERDIGITATED ARRAY SENSOR FOR DETECTION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI AND SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM
Calleb Duya’s thesis focused on development of sensors for detection of E. Coli and salmonella based on silver -Gold bimetallic nanoparticles. The nanoparticles were chemically and electrochemically synthesised, characterised (optical, morphological, electrochemical) and application for electrochemical sensors of bacteria’s assessed. Clearly assessing each metal using a nano impact approach. Cyclic voltammetry (CV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were evaluated using Glass carbon electrode (GCE) and the interdigitated array electrode (IDAE). The sensors were validated and tests in real water. The work has been presented in conferences; three publications, two under review and one published in bioelectrochemistry.
FACULTY OF APPLIED
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: CHEMISTRY
MARTIN MAKOMBE
Master of Science: Chemical Science
SUPERVISOR
Prof Vernon Somerset
TITLE: SPECTROSCOPIC DETERMINATION OF SELECTED RARE EARTH ELEMENTS (LANTHANUM, NEODYMIUM AND DYSPROSIUM) IN ELECTRONIC WASTE SAMPLES
Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are nowadays critical elements required in technological accessories. Their presence in electronic waste leads to environmental pollution. Therefore, there is a constant necessity for data on the fate and transport of these pollutants, requiring reliable fast analytical methods. Martin Makombe developed a novel alkaline fusion method that is superior to the traditional mineral acid digestion procedures. He further studied the disintegration, solubility, precipitation, and permeation of REEs in the soil and aquatic environment. The methods established in this work were recommended by his examiners as it provides sustainable treatment options of electronic waste.
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
JUSTINE OMA ANGADAM
Master of Environmental Health
SUPERVISORS
Prof Vincent Ifeanyi Okudoh; Dr Silas Boredi Chidi; Prof Seteno Obed Ntwampe (External)
TITLE: NEPENTHES MIRABILIS PLANT DIGESTIVE ENZYMES FOR SEMI-DELIGNI-HOLO-CELLULOLYSIS OF MIXED AGRO-WASTE
A proof of concept for semi-de-ligni-holo-cellulolysis, a term developed to describe agro-waste pretreatment as a partial delignification and holocellulolysis process was done. The study further proposed that pitcher fluids from the monkey cups of Nepenthes species and some plant exudates can be used solely to perform mixed agro-waste pretreatment for the extraction of fermentable hydrolysates while minimising total phenolic compounds. Several novel enzymes in Nepenthes mirabilis pitcher fluids were identified as being suitable for sole use in agro-waste pretreatment.
Justine Oma Angadam received the CPUT Vice-Chancellor’s Prestigious Achievers Award, and has published five manuscripts from the study.
DEAN’S MEDAL RECIPIENT
YORK STEYN
Diploma in Horticulture
York Steyn was born in Mossel bay in 1999, and matriculated in 2017 from Paarl Gymnasium High School. At the time, he was unsure about what he wanted to study, and took a gap year, after which he enrolled to study Law at Unisa in 2019. During that time, he attended the Open Day at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and decided to study Horticulture in the Faculty of Applied Sciences. He registered for the Diploma in Horticulture the following year, and completed it in 2022, having scored 25 distinctions out of 27 subjects, and an overall average of 85,7%. He is currently busy completing the Advanced Diploma in Horticulture, and would like to pursue postgraduate studies in the near future.
Mr Steyn acknowledges the role that God plays in his daily life, and says that he is extremely grateful to his parents (especially his mother, whom he calls his Rock) for their guidance and motivation. He encourages other students to show compassion, work hard, do independent research, talk with experienced people, and be tenacious and passionate in their field.
Title: Edu-tourism destination selection motives: Focusing on study abroad programmes at universities in the Western Cape, South Africa
Supervisors: Dr H Bama; Ms P Mokoena
CARSE, Chrismare
Title: The critical success factors of a literary arts festival in Stellenbosch from visitor motives and experiences
Supervisors: Ms E Venske; Prof J Spencer
CORNELISSEN, Zeta Monique
Title: Event organisers’ perspectives on the importance of marketing management of culinary festivals in the Western Cape Supervisors: Ms E Venske; Prof J Spencer
CWIBI, Mzukisi *
Title: Management perceptions of effective employee reward systems at selected five-star hotels in the Cape Town Central Business District Supervisors: Ms M Silo; Dr T Nyathela-Sunday
HILL, Keanu Lyle
Title: Critical success factors for a guided tour experience: A demand and supply-side analysis
Supervisors: Dr H Bama; Mr G Muresherwa
LATEGAN, Kate
Title: An integration of graduate attributes in teaching and learning at a hotel school in Cape Town Supervisors: Ms NL Septoe; Ms B Seagers
MACOZOMA, Subusiso Sibonisiwe
Title: Food consumption patterns of first-year students at higher education institution residences in the Cape Town Central Business District Supervisors: Prof J Spencer; Dr T Nyathela-Sunday
MSENGI, Mbeko
Title: Sustainable tourism development in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape Province Supervisor: Prof J Spencer
NDITHA, Athi
Title: Adaptation strategies for the Franschhoek Rond & Bont community-based tourism route in the context of Covid-19 pandemic Supervisors: Ms M Silo; Dr H Bama
TJITUNGA, Uaarukapo
Title: Educational tourism as a strategy for sustainable tourism development: Perspectives of universities in Windhoek, Namibia Supervisors: Dr H Bama; Mr W Makuzva
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
TOMLINSON, Zea
Title: Online reputation management: Exploring how hotels in Cape Town’s central business district manage online reviews
Supervisors: Ms E Venske; Ms P Mokoena
VAN ZYL, Lara Ann
Title: A comparison of the motives and satisfaction levels of visitors attending food and wine events in the Western Cape Supervisors: Dr C Hatting-Niekerk; Dr K Swart
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DINGISWAYO, Peter Siphamandla
Title: Communication barriers limiting successful project execution during construction at a selected site in the Cape Metropolis Supervisors: Dr L Jowah; Mr I Desai
GORDON, Yorke Leigh
Title: Emotional motivators to facilitate successful execution of technological projects in the Cape Metropolis Supervisor: Dr L Jowah
GUSHA, Ntsikelelo Sivuyile
Title: Factors affecting the execution of projects at a selected government service delivery agency in the Western Cape Supervisors: Mr T Nkwenkwezi; Dr L Jowah
JACISA, Siyoni
Title: Stakeholder management in construction projects in the Western Cape, South Africa Supervisor: Mr S Fore
JACOBS, Rual Philip
Title: Factors motivating team performance to mitigate construction project failure at a selected construction site in George Supervisor: Dr L Jowah
LEBONE, Ngkapane Cathrine
Title: Opportunities and challenges of digitalisation in high school learning in the Free State Supervisor: Mr S Fore
MBUNGE, Nolimo Gloria
Title: Critical generic skills for successful construction-project execution from conception to project close within the Cape Metropole Supervisor: Dr L Jowah
MNGENI, Sisipo Cwenga
Title: Critical factors inhibiting service delivery projects at a selected residential area in the City of Cape Town
Supervisor: Dr L Jowah
MTILWA, Okuhle
Title: The influence of participative leadership style on worker performance in a hybrid social enterprise in Cape Town Supervisor: Mr S Fore
MUFUNDE, Tapiwa Brian
Title: The impact of customer satisfaction on organizational performance – A case study of Doves Funeral Services (Zimbabwe) Supervisor: Dr L Jowah
NKOMZWAYO, Samkeziwe Esther
Title: The influence of ethical leadership on project success in entrepreneurial educational ventures in South Africa Supervisor: Mr S Fore
NKOSI, Jeanifer Sikhulile
Title: Factors impacting performance of rural-based construction projects in Mpumalanga Supervisor: Mr S Fore
PHANDLE, Ntombizawo
Title: The role of leader behaviour on project team performance in the execution of construction projects. Supervisors: Dr L Jowah; Mr I Desai
SIDLAYIYA, Thembela Hope
Title: The impact of project control on project success in the events industry in Cape Town Supervisor: Mr S Fore
TSINE, Emmerson
Title: Challenges of skilled resources recruitment and retention in construction projects: Case of a Cape Town based construction company Supervisor: Mr S Fore
WELLEM, Aphiwe
Title: Budgeting and cost control challenges in Small Medium Enterprises construction projects in Cape Town
Supervisor: Mr S Fore
ZILWA, Zinziswa Hope
Title: Critical core competencies for execution of construction projects at a selected site in the Cape Metropolis
Supervisors: Dr L Jowah; Ms N Luphondo
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
SINGH, Hansraj
Title: The sustainability of franchise cricket in selected provinces in South Africa
Supervisors: Dr H Bama; Prof R Tengeh
VENSKE, Esti
Title: Contemporary curricula for business event tourism in South Africa: Strategies and responses to industry requirements
Supervisors: Prof J Spencer; Prof J Steyn
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE: TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
HANSRAJ SINGH
DTech; MBA – Marketing & Finance
SUPERVISORS
Dr Hilary Kennedy Nji Bama; Prof Robertson Khan Tengeh
TITLE: THE SUSTAINABILITY OF FRANCHISE CRICKET IN SELECTED PROVINCES IN SOUTH AFRICA
Hansraj Singh’s thesis considered the sustainability of franchise cricket in selected provinces in South Africa. With the central thrust of the study being the determination of the impact of the franchise system on sustainability of amateur and franchise cricket in selected provinces in South Africa, the study adopted a quasi-quantitative deductive approach, two-hundred and eight data samples were collected from administrators, managers, coaches, umpires, and players within the South African cricket ecosystem. In analysing the data, Bivariate correlations analysis was implemented in tandem with Chi-square tests revealing that neither amateur nor professional franchise cricket was currently financially sustainable without securing funding mechanisms outside Cricket South Africa subsidisation. Significantly, the study highlights the need for structural adjustments and greater collaboration between cricket management and public-private sector organisations if sustainability were to be attained. The findings also noted an improvement in the quality of the domestic competition. Hansraj has published one article from the data and two further articles are currently in development for DHET accredited publication outlets.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE
ESTI VENSKE
MTech: Tourism and Hospitality Management
SUPERVISORS
Prof John Spencer; Prof Jacobus Steyn
TITLE: CONTEMPORARY CURRICULA FOR PROFESSIONAL MEETING AND EVENT MANAGEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA: STRATEGIES AND RESPONSES TO INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS
Esti Venske contributed to the body of knowledge in the field of business event education through seven published research outputs (five journal articles and two publications in conference proceedings). The study as a whole is distinctive for its focused approach to curriculum development issues in business event management education in the South African context. Esti mapped the findings of her research onto the international Event Management Body of Knowledge (EMBOK) model to develop relevant and responsive curricula that enhances graduate readiness and employability in professional meeting and event management. The study has advocated closer industry-academic collaboration and partnership to advance the relevance of vocational education for the benefit of a growing industry, with a strong focus on the embedment of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in education.
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MEDAL RECIPIENT
ABENATHI NTELEZI
Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management
Abenathi Ntelezi was born and bred in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. She completed matric at Harry Gwala Senior Secondary School in Khayelitsha. Following that, she went to Northlink College to find her niche, which turned out to be tourism. In 2018, Abenathi graduated as a Top Achiever in Utilities and General Studies at Northlink College, earning trophies and certificates for this category, and obtaining 6 distinctions out of 7 in her final year. Shortly after graduating, she enrolled at CPUT in 2019 for the Diploma in Tourism Management, which she completed in 2021, graduating summa cum laude, having passed all of her subjects with distinctions. In 2022, she enrolled in the Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management, for which she received distinctions in all her subjects. Abenathi is currently enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management, at CPUT.
“Thank you for considering me for the VC’s Merit Award. This is the greatest opportunity I have ever had, and I have always believed that it would come to pass one day, as everything is possible with God.”
