Congratulations to the graduating class of 2021. You have persevered through unprecedented times to succeed, and I hope that today marks the start of a lifetime of achievements, both personally and professionally.
By graduating from CPUT, you have already set yourself up for success because you join an alumni network of thousands of graduates around the country and the globe. One day you will also be in a position to open doors for a graduate, and I hope that you will look out for your CPUT alumni, and give them a work place opportunity.
The best is yet to come – you can be guaranteed of that if you work continuously towards your goals. Allow setbacks to be opportunities for learning; and help others if you have the opportunity to do so.
BOODSKAP VAN DIE VISEKANSELIER
Beste Graduandi
Geluk aan die graduerende klas van 2021. Julle het deur ongekende tye volhard, en ek hoop dis die begin van ’n leeftyd se prestasies op persoonlike en professionele vlak. As graduandi van CPUT is julle reeds op die regte pad omdat julle aansluit by ’n netwerk van duisende alumni regoor die land en wêreld. Eendag sal julle ook in staat wees om deure oop te maak vir ander, en my hoop is dat julle dan op die uitkyk sal wees vir CPUT alumni.
Die beste lê nog voor! Daarvan kan julle verseker wees – as julle gedurig hard werk en op jul doelwitte gefokus bly. Laat toe dat terugslae geleenthede word vir leer, en help ander wanneer julle die geleentheid kry om dit te doen. Toewyding tot lewenslange leer is ’n manier om diensbaar te bly dwarsdeur jou loopbaan. Ek hoop dus dat sulke toewyding my sal toelaat om julle in die nabye toekoms by nog ’n gradeplegtigheid te verwelkom.
Committing to lifelong learning is another way of making sure you will remain employable for the rest of your career. I hope to welcome you back at a graduation ceremony, in person, sometime in the not too distant future.
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.
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
PHAHO, D (Dr), PhD
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: OPERATIONS
MAYENDE, G (Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF EDUCATION (ACTING)
SOSIBO, L (Prof), D Ed
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
SHELDON, M (Prof), DTech
MATIWANE, S (Mr), Hons
MSOMI, V (Dr), PhD
NGXIZA, S (Mr), MPA
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
NKWANA, S (Mr), BTech
NYANGIWE, A (Mr), BA Hons
PHAHO, D (Dr), PhD
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
YACHT, D (A/Prof), LLM
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 HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
MATSHA-ERASMUS, T (Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
NGQONDI, T (Prof), PhD
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
15 DECEMBER 2021
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
JADA, Masibulele
MASETI, Zezethu
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
BUBI, Debbie
MBONTSI, Sivuyise
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
MBONDWANA, Siyavuya
NTSHANGASE, Sanele Khayelihle
HORTICULTURE
Abrahams, Dylan
MAGISTER
TECHNOLOGIAE
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
MHLONGO, Londiwe
Title: Ecological and human health risk assessment of selected endocrine-disrupting phenolic compounds in potable water and treated wastewater effluent in the Western Cape, South Africa
Supervisors: Prof BO Opeolu; Prof IS Human
NATURE CONSERVATION
MILNE, Rob Alexander
Title: The social profile and impact of illegal fishing in the Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area
Supervisors: Dr D Walker; Prof J Kioko
OCEANOGRAPHY
LETSHELEHA, Senyalo Ishmail **
Title: Passive acoustic monitoring of Antarctic blue and fin whales off the South African west coast
Supervisors: Prof K Findlay; Dr F Shabangu
LOUW, Simone de Villiers
Title: Factors influencing sea-ice algal abundance, community composition and distribution in the marginal ice zone of the Southern Ocean Supervisor: Dr D Walker
MASTER OF AGRICULTURE
KAELA, Calvin Rhabelani Bither
Title: Mycotoxins in Sorghum Bicolor and Pennisetum Glaucum collected from the Oshana region of northern Namibia
Supervisors: Dr JF Alberts; Dr M Lilly
NTSOBI, Nomfusi
Title: Effects of C/onostachys roses f. catenula Inoculum on the composting of cabbage wastes
Supervisors: Prof F Nchu; Dr M Fanadzo
SHANGE, Sthandiwe
Buhlebemvelo Desiree *
Title: Application of tissue culture and molecular techniques in disease resistance breeding of grapevine
Supervisors: Prof FB Lewu; Dr Y Petersen; Mrs P Burger
Faculty of Applied Sciences
MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY
BADLA, Cramwell
Title: Optimisation and validation of an X-ray fluorescence method for the analysis of mineral sand oxides
Supervisors: Dr F Wewers; Ms L Britz
ORANGO ADEWINOGO, Selena Eunice **
Title: Chemical composition of the essential oils of selected aromatic South African plants and assessment of their biological activities for cosmetic uses
Supervisor: Prof A Mohammed
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
SENGWAKETSE, Thato
Title: Microbial and physicochemical quality of bottled and domestic water in Gabarone, Botswana
Supervisors: Prof K Shale; Mr T Marazula
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MABOKELA, Seiphi Prudance
Title: Hydrochemical investigations of groundwater and surface water interactions in the Berg River catchment, Western Cape province Supervisor: Dr NM Malaza
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Applied Sciences
PHUNGELA, Terry Takalani
Title: Impact of wastewater treatment effluent on the water quality of the Crocodile River, Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga
Supervisors: Mr T Maphanga; Prof K Shale
VAN DER MEER, Bronislawa Franziska
Title: Efficiency of environmental legislation to protect the environment associated with fine ash dams in Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Supervisor: Dr N Malaza
MASTER OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
GEORGE, Toyosi Timilehin
Title: Characterisation and encapsulation of Moringa oleifera leaf and seed extracts
Supervisors: Dr AO Obilana; Dr BA Oyenihi; Mr GS Rautenbach
MASTER OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES
LIEDTKE, Jenny
Title: Propagation protocol for Leucadendron Elimense e.phillips subsp. Elimense from the Algulhas plain, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof CP Laubscher
MABUYA, Ntuthuko
Title: Effects of acid treatment and mechanical scarification on seed germination of Encephalartos altensteini
Supervisors: Prof CP Laubscher; Dr JRV October
MACUPHE, Neo
Title: The effect of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana on growth, physiological responses, and control of aphid (Myzus persicae) infestation on Lactuca sativa L
Supervisors: Prof F Nchu; Prof O Oguntibeju
NGXABI, Sihle
Title: The effect of different growth media and salinity on the vegetative growth of Trachyandra ciliata (wild cabbage) in hydroponics
Supervisors: Prof CP Laubscher; Prof L Kambizi
NKCUKANKCUKA, Milile
Title: Growth of Tetragonia decumbens (dune spinach) in response to different pH and electrical conductivity levels in hydroponics
Supervisors: Prof CP Laubscher; Dr GJC Griesel
NTOBELA, Bulelwa
Title: The effect of light intensity on the growth and anti-pest activities of leek (Allium porrum) against the grapevine mealybug (Planococcus ficus) and a phytopathogenic fungus (Fusarium oxysporum)
Supervisors: Prof F Nchu; Prof O Oguntibeju
OLIVER, Roger Clive
Title: Breaking the dormancy of selected Asteraceae annuals in the winter-rainfall region of South Africa
Supervisor: Prof CP Laubscher
ROOS, Shaheed *
Title: The effect of water deficits on the growth of indigenous Salvia spp. and the anti-fungal activity of their leaf extracts against Fusarium oxysporum, a causal agent of seedling blight in maize
Supervisor: Prof F Nchu
SOGONI, Avela
Title: The effect of salinity and substrates on the growth parameters and antioxidant potential of Tetragonia decumbens (dune spinach) for horticultural applications
Supervisors: Prof CP Laubscher; Prof L Kambizi
VILJOEN, Cherise Christina
Title: A cultivation study on the growth parameters and flowering initiation of Streptocarpus formosus for the flowering pot plant production industry
Supervisor: Prof CP Laubscher
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Applied Sciences
DOCTOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MSHAYISA, Vusi Vincent
Title: Physico-chemical, technofunctional and structural properties of native and glycated proteins isolated from black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae
Supervisor: Prof J Van Wyk
DOCTOR OF HORTICULTURE
WITBOOI, Hildegard
Title: Phenological and physiological responses to abiotic parameters in rare potato cultivars (Solanum Tuberosum L.)
Supervisors: Prof L Kambizi; Prof O Oguntibeju
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
CHEMISTRY
OLABODE, Gbolahan Sunday
Title: Spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis of nevirapine, lamivudine, and zidovudine anti-retroviral compounds in wastewater samples from selected wastewater treatment plants, Cape Town
Supervisor: Prof VS Somerset
MEI, Mawonga Newton
Title: Mechanism of enantiomeric resolution
Supervisors: Prof LR Nassimbeni; Prof A Jacobs
Faculty of Applied Sciences
DOCTOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
VUSI VINCENT MSHAYISA
MSc: Food Technology (Waageningen University);
MTech: Food Technology (CPUT)
SUPERVISOR
Prof Jessy van Wyk
TITLE: PHYSICO-CHEMICAL, TECHNO-FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF NATIVE AND GLYCATED PROTEINS ISOLATED FROM BLACK SOLDIER FLY (HERMETIA ILLUCENS) LARVAE
An urgent need exists to identify and exploit sustainable sources of protein to attain the World Health Organization’s goal of Zero Hunger. Black soldier fly larval (BSFL) protein offers a solution to this end, and this study indeed contributed invaluable information of aspects of the native protein and also the techno-functional properties of glycated proteins. Of special significance was the superior essential amino acid content of native BSFL protein fractions compared to eggs and milk, while glycated BSFL proteins demonstrated significant solubility at low pH and high emulsion capacity and stability. The results confirmed the enormous potential of these novel proteins as food ingredients for the future.
TITLE: PHENOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO ABIOTIC PARAMETERS IN RARE
POTATO CULTIVARS (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L.)
This study reports on rare, pigmented potatoes and their cultivation in South Africa as an alternative nutrient dense food source. The impact of abiotic parameters on growth and chemical compositions in seed minitubers of four pigmented cultivars were assessed. Potato cultivar Salad blue seemed to be a drought tolerant crop with the ability to produce reasonable yields under severe environmental conditions. This study provides useful information for future oncological studies and for human nutrition. The output includes three journal articles and the very first PhD to be awarded from the Department of Horticultural Sciences at CPUT.
Faculty of Applied Sciences
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHEMISTRY
GBOLAHAN SUNDAY OLABODE
MTech (Analytical Chemistry);
PGD (Industrial Chemistry);
HND (Chemistry/Biochemistry)
SUPERVISOR
Prof Vernon Sydwill Somerset
TITLE: SPECTROSCOPIC AND CHROMATOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF NEVIRAPINE, LAMIVUDINE, AND ZIDOVUDINE ANTI-RETROVIRAL COMPOUNDS IN WASTEWATER SAMPLES FROM SELECTED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS, CAPE
TOWN
The occurrence of antiviral compounds has been reported in wastewater, surface and groundwater, globally. This poses a health risk to human health and the aquatic environment as a whole, and this neccesitates its removal. Several analytical methods including adsorption, oxidation, biological processes, and membrane separation were applied to remove these pollutants.
Olabode developed, optimised and applied improved advanced oxidation processes that included sunlight, chlorination and permanganate treatment for the elimination of three anti-retroviral compounds from wastewater samples to improve the quality of wastewater that is released into the aquatic ecosystem. The three compounds were nevirapine, lamivudine and zidovudine.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHEMISTRY
MAWONGA NEWTON MEI
Magister
Technologiae SUPERVISOR
TITLE: MECHANISM OF ENANTIOMERIC RESOLUTION
Prof Ayesha Jacobs
CO-SUPERVISOR
Prof Luigi R Nassimbeni
This study focused on the chiral resolution of selected racemic acids using the Cinchona alkaloids. The method of diastereomeric salt formation was employed. The chiral discrimination process was investigated by analysing the resultant 14 crystal structures of the diastereomeric salts. The dominant non-bonded interactions and crystal packing features that could contribute towards the crystallization of one diastereomeric salt over another were studied. The importance of the solvent on the chiral discrimination process was also highlighted. In the majority of crystal structures, water was incorporated, followed by methanol. This showed the propensity of polar solvents in stabilising crystal structures.
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
DIPLOMA
ACCOUNTANCY
BUKUVA, Buntu
ERENDSEN, Marvin Ian Gilbert
HLAZO, Fundiswa
BUSINESS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
ADAMS, Kyle
MANAGEMENT
DOURIE, Tamlynne
MEMANI, Asiphe
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
BUKULA, Sinenhlanhla
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
DESEMELA, Asemahle
DUDULA, Mfesane
FENI, Noxolo
GOLA, Malibongwe
GOSO, Lona
GQOLA, Asandisile
JOHN, Louise Nicole
MANDLA, Siviwe
MASHAO, Akhona
NGCUZANA, Asithandile
NGWEVELA, Maria
NTSONDWA, Phelela
PETSHWA, Sipokazi Loyiso
PHANGWA, Thembekile Minah
SONJICA, Yonela
REAL ESTATE
THEBE, Kagiso Onalenna
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
ACCOUNTING
MAYISELA, Sizwe Tongogara Abongile
COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
MALAMLELA, Athi Sinawo
MOSES, Romario Enver
TYANDELA, Athini
FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ELY, Soraya
KUMKANI, Neliseka
MAGOBODI, Nonzaliseko
MAYEZANA, Monica
SEPTEMBER, Gino
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT: ACCOMMODATION
MAKA, Natasha
MBONGISA, Nontlantla
MZIMANE, Zizipho Portia
SIBEKA, Maikutlo
TOMSANA, Msa
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT: PROFESSIONAL COOKERY
NDLUNWANE, Thembelani
PHILLIPS, Khanyisile
ZINGELWAKO, Aphiwe
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
FAKU, Ntombikayise
GROOTBOOM, Mar-Jo Jannike
XOXANI, Lubabalo
15 DECEMBER 2021
INTERNAL AUDITING
GEORGE, Litha
KORI, Apiwe
MAFUNDITYALA, Mirriam Ntombikho
MAQUNGO, Mihla
MHATU, Zonele
PARKER, Ibtesaam
THOMAS, Nataniel
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
DLULANE, Siziphiwe Petronella
MENZIWA, Phumza
MGWEBILE, Siseko
REAL ESTATE
MAHAPA, Ngoako Samuel Dennis
VAN ZYL, Morne
RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MANELI, Sinethemba
MONKHE, Thapelo Neo
SOLONTSI, Unathi Cynthia VANDA, Khanyisa
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DUMAPHI, Simbongile
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MPENGE, Phumza
MVULANKULU, Yamkela
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MGIDI, Xolela Alulutho
BACHELOR OF PARALEGAL STUDIES
MASITHO, Athini Vuyolwethu
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
FOSTER, Michaelene Antonia
MSINDO, Lizalise
NTANDATHO, Nontembeko Lucia
COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
KOLOBILE, Kamva
MANSIANTIMA, Nkadulu Destin
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
MGOJO, Vangiwe
TYHALITI, Ovayo
INTERNAL AUDITING
BOSHOFF, Spencer Edward
CEZA, Sharon-Rose Bomkazi
MADUNA, Ntando
MAGAFANE, Mmabatho Vanessa
MAQWELANA, Asavela
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
GINGQINI, Nombuyiselo
TAFENI, Aviwe
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
AYINKAMIYE, Esperance
Title: An investigation of funding models that influence the sustainability of selected non-profit organisations in Cape Town Supervisor: Prof JP Spencer
GONO, Garikai
Title: Employee experiences of how leadership, communication and commitment influence food safety culture at a Cape Town meat processor Supervisors: Mrs S Stephenson; Prof J Spencer
JACOBS, Darren
Title: The impact of credit risk management on the sales performance of a bank in the Western Cape Supervisors: Prof A Slabbert; Dr M Twum-Darko
MOLEBATSI, Dimpho Gift
Title: The utilisation of an electronic filing system to optimise patient management in a selected public healthcare facility in South Africa Supervisors: Prof A Slabbert; Dr M Twum-Darko
NGCINGI, Olwethu Cwayita
Title: Employee perceptions of the impact of an employee well-being on staff performance at an Eastern Cape construction company Supervisors: Mrs S Stephenson; Prof J Spencer
NHAMOINESU, Stanley
Title: The relationship between product returns and business performance of selected apparel retail stores in Cape Town Supervisors: Prof J Dubihlela; Dr D Dubihlela
SOBENDE, Xolela
Title: Strategic planning challenges faced by small and medium enterprises within the clothing retail industry in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape Supervisors: Prof F Herbst; Dr M Twum-Darko
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DAVIDS, Nashwin *
Title: The influence of culture on the development of youth entrepreneurship in a selected suburb in Cape Town Supervisor: Prof RK Tengeh
DLAMINI, Thobile Makhosazama
Title: Role of business incubation in sustaining small and medium enterprises in the Kingdom of Eswatini
Supervisors: Prof CG Iwu; Dr O Ogunlela
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
LIPOKO, Darla Urmiche Diya
Title: Problems faced by young women when starting a business in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo Supervisor: Prof CG Iwu
MAGIDA, Nobesuthu Mzolisa
Title: The impact of water crisis on financial performances of restaurants in the Cape Metropole Supervisor: Prof RK Tengeh
SIBANDE, Lucky
Title: Pre-enrolment factors influencing academic performance of entrepreneurship students at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof CG Iwu
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
LAPPERTS, Sergio Mitchly
Title: The effect of leadership style on unskilled labour motivation at a selected construction company in Cape Town
Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
MBATHA, Sibusiso Fortune
Title: The acceptability of RDP houses to recipients in the Langa District, Cape Metropole Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
SETHOLE, Tshepo Given
Title: The impact of leadership styles on team performance in information communities technology projects Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
SITYODANA, Nozuko
Title: The impact of project manager’s competencies on project team performance Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
XEGWANA, Monwabisi Siwakhile
Title: The impact of stakeholder management on the execution of a selected construction project in Kayamandi at Stellenbosch
Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
LUTHULI, Lolwethu
Title: Factors influencing payment convenience in the mini-bus taxi industry in Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisors: Dr M Twum-Darko; Dr E Francke
VAN DER MERWE, Marius **
Title: The role of open-access hydrological information systems in water security risk assessment in Cape Town
Supervisor: Dr A De la Harpe
ZULU, Mbali
Title: A comparative analysis of subscription and open access journals at a selected university in Cape Town
Supervisor: Dr M Twum-Darko
COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
MDONGWANA, Vuyolwethu
Title: Cash budgets as a planning tool towards projects completion by construction firms in the northern suburbs industrial areas of Cape Town
Supervisors: Prof L Obokoh; Dr OH Benedict
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
BRANDAU, Nosiphosethu Lorraine
Title: The influence of informal settlement housing on the social citizenship of informal settlement residents
Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
WAXA, Chumani
Title: Exploring the use of social media to enhance public engagement during crisis times: A case of the City of Cape Town municipality
Supervisors: Dr SE Cronjé; Dr LT Gwaka
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
NDLOVU, Ngizimisele
Title: Hotel school graduates’ preparedness for the first line management role in the hospitality industry in the Western Cape Supervisors: Dr X Cupido; Ms C Meze
NJERA, Miriam
Title: Perceived impacts of a potential change in foreign currency pricing on accommodation establishments in a selected Zimbabwean town
Supervisor: Dr NJ Ntoloko
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
MASTER OF SPORT MANAGEMENT
EKRON, Christopher
Title: The role of mentorship in the progression of South African under 19 cricketers to professional cricket
Supervisors: Prof BK Knott; Dr S Taliep
MASTER
OF INTERNAL AUDITING
NQALA, Lisa
Title: Internal controls systems and the risk performance of small and medium manufacturers in the Cape Metropole
Supervisors: Prof J Dubihlela; Dr L Jowah
MASTER
OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
FORTUIN, Aziza
Title: The effect of Mobile Cloud Accounting application in small, medium and micro- enterprises in Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof L Obokoh
MASTER OF MARKETING
LAWRENCE, Kenneth George
Title: The sustainability of pink tourism businesses in Cape Town: Transitions to the mainstream leisure market
Supervisors: Ms E Venske; Dr N Haydam
RENS, Jordan Vuyani
Title: An entrepreneurial marketing strategy by business incubators in managing small medium enterprises in South Africa
Supervisors: Prof CG Iwu; Prof R Tengeh
VAN ZYL, Liezel Carmen
Title: Psychographic consumer behaviour and its impact on promotional strategies: A study of the Rooibos tea market
Supervisors: Dr NE Haydam; Prof JC Coetzee
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
LUDZIYA, Khuthala
Title: The role of leadership communication in achievement of strategic alignment within a selected national government department Western Cape, South Africa Supervisor: Dr SE Cronjé
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE IN MARKETING
BIRD, Alan John
Title: The formulation of a valueadded branding framework for private higher education institutions in South Africa
Supervisors: Dr V Mugobo; Dr N Haydam
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE IN INTERNAL AUDITING
MUKONO, Henry
Title: The role of internal auditing on performance of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Zimbabwe: A corporate governance framework
Supervisor: Prof J Dubihlela
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE IN MARKETING
ALAN JOHN BIRD
MTech: Public Relations Management
SUPERVISORS
Dr Virimai Victor Mugobo; Dr Norbert Haydam
TITLE: THE FORMULATION OF A VALUE-ADDED BRANDING FRAMEWORK FOR PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Alan’s thesis focused on the need to formulate a value-added branding framework for private higher education institutions in South Africa. Using an inductive/qualitative research approach foregrounded on interpretivist and constructivist research philosophies, Alan conducted in-depth interviews with key stakeholders in the hospitality and private higher education sectors in order to collect pertinent information that was relevant for the study.
The key contribution of Alan’s thesis to the strategic brand management body of knowledge, the higher education sector in general and the private higher education sector in particular, is the value-added branding framework that Alan developed, which is the first of its kind in the field.
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE IN INTERNAL AUDITING
HENRY
MUKONO
MCom Accounting; Certified Public Accountant (CPAZ); BCom Accounting (Hons);
BSc (Special Hons) in Monitoring & Evaluation; Dip Accounting
SUPERVISOR
Prof Jobo Dubihlela
TITLE: THE ROLE OF INTERNAL AUDITING ON PERFORMANCE OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES (SOEs) IN ZIMBABWE: A CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
Henry’s thesis focused on internal auditing effectiveness (IAE), corporate governance (CG) miscellany and organisational performance (OP) of SOEs; by examining the critical components of IA, CG and performance of SOEs in Zimbabwe. The study advances our understanding of the complexities of public sector accountability. It also confirmed IA as the cornerstone of CG, operational efficiency and assurance. The study illuminated the inimitability of IA and the centrality of good CG in averting financial scandals, fraudulent, irregular and wasteful expenditures. The thesis presents a timely contribution to internal auditing research, validating the significance of IA and good CG in alleviating inefficiencies and imposing fiscal discipline. It is a response to a clarion call for SOEs to adopt a CG model that will be usable effectual within public sector settings. To this end, an IA-P-CG framework capturing IA and CG components is proposed, particularly in the contextualised environment.
Henry has published an article in the accredited Accounting and Financial Studies Journal. Two of his manuscripts have been submitted for possible publication in accredited international journals. His work has also been accepted for presentation at a Scopus listed 12th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences (GCBSS), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Education
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS
GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
FOUNDATION PHASE KOTZE, Annerie
INTERMEDIATE PHASE FIELIES, Leonita Phillida
FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALISATION GAFOOR, Kabeer SNYDERS, Athene
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
INTERMEDIATE PHASE TEACHING
MDUNYELWA, Andiswa Cellen MONI, Abongile
SONGA, Nobulali Chulekazi WESSON, Lisa Jade
SENIOR PHASE: FET TEACHING LAKEY, Jenna Jade
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS (HONOURS)
TEACHING AND LEARNING BRAND, Kaelo Vehan
MASTER OF EDUCATION
BALLANTYNE, Derek Andrew *
Title: Pre-service teachers’ perceptions of their use of an Intelligent Tutoring System for English language proficiency Supervisors: Dr C Livingston; Prof J Garraway
DAVIDS, Shaheema
Title: An exploration of novice teachers’ experiences regarding psycho-social support provision as an aspect of their situated professional development at a selected Western Cape primary school Supervisors: Dr CM Kwenda; Dr B Sonn
FATYELA, Vuyokazi
Title: Grade 3 learners’ experiences of developing comprehension skills during an intervention programme Supervisors: Prof J Condy; Dr L Meda; Dr HN Phillips
MAHWIRE, Loveness
Title: Intermediate Phase teachers’ experiences of a mentoring programme in two selected schools in Metro Central Education District of the Cape Metro Municipality in the Western Cape Supervisors: Prof Y Sayed; Prof A Chigona
15 DECEMBER 2021
NTSHIKILA, Patience Nomonde
Title: Grade 7 learners’ understanding of comprehension skills while involved in an intervention programme in a Quintile 5 school Supervisors: Prof Janet Condy; Dr L Meda; Dr HN Phillips
STEYN, Chantel
Title: Teacher perceptions of professional development within the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) in a Western Cape school Supervisors: Dr AJ Van der Bijl; Mr H Oliver
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
MAHOFA, Ernest
Title: Towards a conceptual framework for integrating African immigrant learners learning mathematics word problems into South African high schools Supervisors: Dr SA Adendorff; Dr CM Kwenda
TLOWANE, Mapelo Constancia
Title: Towards a framework of improving the efficacy and effectiveness of the BA Contemporary English and Multilingual Studies in preparing students for the workplace Supervisor: Dr JW Foncha
DYASI, Mzimkulu Samson Honey
Title: Foundation phase teachers’ philosophies on literacy teaching and learning in rural primay schools: A case study of five rural primary schools in the Western Cape George district Supervisor: Dr CP Mosito
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
ERNEST MAHOFA
MEd (Math Ed); BEd Hons (Maths); BCom Hons Finance & Investment ACE (cum laude); DipEd (Maths)
SUPERVISORS
Dr Stanley A Adendorff; Dr Chiwimbiso M Kwenda
TITLE: TOWARDS A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRATING AFRICAN IMMIGRANT LEARNERS LEARNING MATHEMATICS WORD PROBLEMS INTO SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH SCHOOLS
The study explored the lived experiences of African immigrant learners learning mathematics word problems when using the language of learning and teaching that is different from what they used in their countries of origin. Phenomenology is used as both theoretical framework and methodology in a South African context. The study contributed to the body of knowledge by deepening of teachers’ experiences and knowledge about the learning experiences of African immigrant learners in South African schools. Opportunities were created for marginalised learners’ voices to be heard by the responsible authorities. The study involved designing an Integrated Transitional Intervention Conceptual Framework to assist teachers and African immigrant learners to develop their language of learning and teaching proficiency.
Faculty of Education
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
MAPELO CONSTANCIA TLOWANE
SPFET (Senior Phase and FET); D Ed Education
SUPERVISOR
Dr John Wankah Foncha
TITLE: TOWARDS A FRAMEWORK OF IMPROVING THE EFFICACY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BA CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH AND MULTILINGUAL STUDIES IN PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE WORKPLACE
Ms Tlowane’s ethnographic action research on a bilingual programme signals a deliberate foreswearing of voice and agency through the subjective nature of her interpretation. She interrogated the educational practices and how they unfold at workplaces. The study rejects the traditional assumptions and its preoccupations with a scientific/ reductionist tendency of facts and figures. It focuses on a hermeneutic description as a response phenomenon which underscores the urgency to view the workplace linguistic challenges in interrelated terms within a constructivist epistemology. She has published three articles in peer-reviewed journals and is deconstructing the thesis into a book, as recommended by examiners, for wider readership.
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
MZIMKHULU
SAMSON HONEY DYASI
MTech (Education Management); MA (English Language Teaching); BEd; BSoc Sci
SUPERVISOR Prof Cina P Mosito
TITLE: FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHERS’ PHILOSOPHIES ON LITERACY
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN RURAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF FIVE RURAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE WESTERN CAPE GEORGE DISTRICT
This qualitative case study was motivated by the continuing decline in the performance of rural schools’ Foundation Phase learners in national and international tests of literacy. Of criticality was to understand the connection between teachers’ individually-held philosophies and teaching practices in the classroom. The nature of these individual philosophies may substantially affect the efficacy of the tuition in literacy conducted in the classroom. The analysis revealed a range of understandings of what literacy teaching entails; from a highly behaviourist stance, to a more constructivist stance. Congruent with these understandings, observed teaching varied from dull and unintegrated drill work in class, to imaginative and engaging education that drew upon the inner resources of learners’ own knowledge. The research produced a model that teachers can use to critically reflect on how they teach so that they can respond appropriately to their unique situations.
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
DIPLOMA
CIVIL ENGINEERING
ADAMS, Thaakirah
CONRADIE, Bianca Clarissa
MACHIPI, Stephen
CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
BASSON, Allistair James Douglas
BUZUZI, Perpetuah
CITI, Banati
GOBODO, Khanya HANS, Unathi
JANSEN, Angelo Winston
MAFANANA, Ntando Harry
MANA, Wonga Lonwabo
MBOTINA, Akhona
MHOBO, Nangamso
NGUBENTOMBI, Khanyisa
QOTSI, Azile
RHODA, Jade Faith
CONSTRUCTION
DE KOCK, Kenneth Morne
FESTUS, Akina Christina MANUEL, Che
MZIZANA, Sindiso
SONJANI, Sisanda
THOMAS, Curwyn Neal
WILLIAMS, Moegamat Toufeeq
GEOMATICS
BEER, Chaz Boyd
COETZEE, Frederick Johannes KODISANG, Matshediso Benjamin
MHLONGO, Terence Itumeleng
PIETERSEN, Gailen Helga
SLABBERT, Deudliefd Albert
SOLO, Kgahliso Abrahm
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
SITOE, Bafanabafana
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
CILLIE, Jean Dutoit
FREDERICKS, Royden
GOBINGCA, Asisipho
JOSIAS, Reece Gary
LUBISI, Vuyo
MKHATSHWA, Andrew
NASE, Qhamiso
NGQANGWENI, Kwanele
RADLOFF, Warren
REDELINGHUYS, Franco
SAFUDIEN, Yusuf
YOUNG, Conway Nathan
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN MECHATRONICS
DUNGA, Lwandile
QAYI, Siphamandla
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
BUILDING
ABRAHAMS, Ashne Kathleen
BASAKABINI, Yongama
BENI, Mihlali
HENDRICKS, Fawaaz
HLANGADALA, Zubenathi
HONONO, Zandile
JACOBS, Taswell Byron
JELEMANI, Ayabonga
KLEYN, Matthew David
MAGAMA, Akhona
MAGODLA, Uzusiphe Unamandla
MAJALAMBA, Nokulunga
MATISO, Babalwa
MATOMELA, Zibele
MBENGU, Nobulali
MEHLOMAKULU, Archibald Ayanda Sesethu
MEKGWE, Kabelo Raphokwana
MFENGU, Zintathu Irene
MOREMA, Matuma
15 DECEMBER 2021
MOYA, Sokhanya
MQAYI, Siphelele
MTAMBEKA, Olwethu Lucias
MTIMKULU, Prince Bantu
NDAYI, Celiwe
NGANDANA, Eliot Sive
NGHONA, Tandile Sinetemba Theo
NKANYEZI, Sinovuyo
NKATA, Zamuxolo
NQOLOBA, Sinethemba
OGLE, Tiffany
PETERSEN, Sean Reagan
QHWEMA, Thandekile
SETLOBOKO, Emang
SKWEYIYA, Aviwe Allan
TSHIKI, Sonwabiso Khanya
XAKAZA, Nomazizi
XASHIMBA, Odwa
XHATI, Zimkita
XUZA, Anelisa
ZIDE, Thandokazi
CARTOGRAPHY
DENTON, Darren
MJALI, Petros
ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL
ANJELANI, Mulongoy Ange
CORNELIUS, Lylle
DYANI, Yonela
EBDEN, Dane
HANJANA, Luyolo
KATUUO, Elwed Brian
LANGA, Simphiwe
MACI, Xola
MAPIKI, Lebu
MBALEKI, Asemahle
NDZELE, Zuzeka
NGWANYA, Athini Joy
NOMGOGWANA, Bonile
NYAMANKULU, Esethu
PHIRI, Steven
SAULS, Raymond Jerome
ENGINEERING: CIVIL
APPELS, Justin Thayron
BAIN, Thomas John
BELI, Getrude Busisiwe
BRON, Avron Chad
CAKATHA, Mesuli
COWDREY, Frank George
DAVIDS, Liam
DE BRUYN, Luke Kingsway
DEBESE, Phumza
FALENI, Esihle Nadia
FIGLAN, Lwazi Benjamin Belgium
FRITZ, Janine Denise
GENIS, Juan Andrew
GILA, Ntyatyambo
GWATI, Dennis Shepherd
HEUNIS, Roann Leon
IPUKU, Kenny
JACOBS, Riyaaz
JALU, Nkosikhona
JOJISA, Xilile
KASHE, Tsholofelo Celeste
KASONGO, Kupelwa
KHUMALO, Mpumelelo Abel
KOPOLO, Aphelele
LINNERT, Fabio Darron
MABOTSHWA, Alikho
MABUYAKHULU, Ayanda Bantubonke
MAHLANGU, Mpendulo Thorne Tantetive
MAQUNGO, Lwando Sinelizwi
MARAMBA, Vuyolwethu
MARTIN, Romario
MASHILO, Mpho Indurance
MBADAMANA, Nqabomzi
MBENUKA, Hamilton
MKALIPI, Sihle
MODUMO, Neo
MOKI, Siphamandla Joseph
MOULOUNDA-MALONGA, Omer
Junior
MSUTU, Sihle
MTEKELI, Paulos Masikhanyise
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
MZONELI, Thuthuka Herbert Thoba
NAIDOO, Saveshnie
NDZENDZANE, Qaqamba Sibabalwe
NGOMELA, Simpiwe
NIBIDYALA, Bukiwe
NOGILANA, Luzuko
NOMATITI, Baphe
NOMBITA, Litaletu
NTUNGELE, Mzimhle
PENN, Noluthando
PUKUZA, Sakhele
RAITO, Khumo Vuyo
RAPUDI, Kgabo Terrence
ROSSOUW, Alex
RULE, Jason Charles
SALIE, Muneeb
SALIE, Aqeelah
SEBOLA, Kgomotso
SIBIYA, Nomthandazo Reginah
SKEYI, Siviwe
SOTENJWA, Vuyolwethu
SOUTHON, Kyle Robin
STEPHANS, Phaphamile
STEYN, Keegan Patterson
VISSER, Jacobus Abraham
WEBER, Jade Keagan
WILLIAMS, Garth Stewart Kirwin
ENGINEERING: COMPUTER SYSTEMS
DE VILLIERS, Chad-Pierre
KOPA, Tidimatso
ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL
BANGANI, Aphelele
BHEBHEZA, Sibabalwe
DUNBAR, Shakier
FILLIS, Dale Carl
FOKAZI, Siyathemba Bubele
GOREKWANG, Kabelo
HATENI, Amahle
JWAAI, Masonwabe
KANDZI, Eniswa Enelisa
KASANGALA, Arnold Kanshe
Ngombe
KILANI, Siyamdumisa
MAGAM, Pholani
MANZI, Nomasibulele
MJALI, Qayiya
MONGA, Candy Mwenze Mwitwa
MPHELA, Machile Brandon
MULLER, Jason Micheal
MUSENGA, Ilunga Angele
MUTEBA, Kapyamba Ruben
NDONGENI, Qiqa
NGCEFE, Nasiphi
NGCOBO, Nomonde
NSIKOU-DIMBA, Antony Grace Tresor
PHINDELA, Luthando
POATY DOSSOU, Tome Ghislain
QATYANA, Lindokuhle
SNELL, Beau-Wayne Edwardo
SPRINKLE, Mario David
VAN DEN HEEVER, Nevirn Mieszco
ZILIMBOLA, Sive
ENGINEERING: INDUSTRIAL
BALEKE, Akuzibwe Daniella
BATCHY KEL MBONGO, Eunice
ORAPELENG, Modisaotsile Hamlet
ZONDO, Precious Thandi
ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL
ARENDSE, Basil
AVONTUUR, Ajay
CHISIN, Leonardo Giuseppe
DAVIDS, Anwell Nicxion
DUBE, Mzwandile Ntuthuko
DWASHU, Yanga
HANSEN, Brendan Antonio
KABUYA LUSHIMBA, Emmanuel
KOTO, Sinesipho Eunice
LEOTLELA, Tshepiso Nick
MABUNDA, Blessing Cheryl
MANUEL, Nizaam
MARCUS, Andre John
MEESKE, Andre
MEREEKOPANE, Gift Mpho
MGWEBA, Luzuko
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
MOFELA, Thulile
MOOS, Daniahll Claudette
MUTEBA-TSHIBANGU, Ruthaiin
MUTHWA, Lwazi Knowledge
MUVHANGO, Gumani
NHLAPO, Nkosana Cornelius
NTSOANE, Meladi Forstinah
NYAMUTSWA, Miguel Peter RADEBE, Mfundo Donovan
RATANJEE, Harshiv
RICH, Josh James Rodney
SAMBO, Nkateko
SCHEEPERS, Lionel
SEIKANENG, MorapedI
SHONGWE, Ellen
SIBANYONI, Precious Simphiwe
SMITH, Stephan Johann
SOEBEHLE, Keabetswe Patiance
SOLANI, Eric
THEUNISSEN, Riaan
TSHETU, Sikhokhele
ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL (MARINE)
CHAUKE, Phanuel
NAIDOO, Tevin Lee WILSON, Dylan Pierce
ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL (MECHATRONICS)
BARENDS, Clarissa Elizabeth DE WITT, Johannes Jakobus Francois FORTUIN, Patrie Marshall
GERBER, Jacobus Philippus
JANSEN, Pieter Willem
MAYALO, Masilakhe Godfrey
MBAMA-BOUNGORI, Gloire Hanno
MCCRYSTAL, Stephen John
MARITIME STUDIES
BOTHA, Tiaan Thomas
BUTI, Zimkitha
COLLISON, Tristan
FOURIE, Odette **
MATEUS, Bros Miguel Gimos
MIYA, Ayanda Qiniso
MZINGELWA, Abulele
TWALO, Sesethu
SURVEYING
MCHUNU, Mfanafuthi
MEYER, Aqeel Ronald
PUPUMA, Asemahle
SAMSODIEN, Yoesraa
SCOTT, William Richard James
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
PILANE, Michelle Thobeka
XEGO, Khanyisile
CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY
MQATAZANA, Bongani
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL
MARINHO, Roberta Jessica M Prata
MOLO, Lusapho
MONGA, Kaskala Fabienne
MWENZE, Ruth Malenge
TLHAGENG, Kehilwe
WIPPENAAR, Claire Rae
ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL
NINGIZA, Vuyo Advocate
ENGINEERING: INDUSTRIAL
MNGQIKANA, Mthandeni Simon
VALLEY, Zahir
ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL
COTHO, Nomzamo Noxolo Pearl
DJIENA POUNKAM, Roland Leonel
MABHOZA, Bongani
MATSANE, Johannes Nkosinathi
MITCHELL, Shaun Brent
QWABE, Sihle Siphephelo Norman
ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL (MECHATRONICS)
DREYER, Kyle Martin
MYOYO, Thando
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE
CARTOGRAPHY
KUHUDZAI, Alex Takura
Title: GIS-based risk mapping of illicit discharges into stormwater drainage systems in Cape Town
Supervisor: Dr Y Owusu-Asante
MASTER OF CONSTRUCTION
NYANHETE, Tendai Elvis
Title: The effectiveness of incorporating health and safety criteria construction tender evaluation
Supervisors: Dr EK Simpeh; Prof R Ndihokubwayo
TSHILEFU, Tshisola
Mariclesthaphora
Title: The influence of construction site workers’ satisfaction with working conditions on their loyalty
Supervisors: Dr EK Simpeh; Prof R Ndihokubwayo
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
ALMEIDA, Miriam Joceline Lisboa De
Title: Performance of selected biomass solid catalysts for biodiesel production from vegetable oil in a continuous reactor system
Supervisors: Prof TV Ojumu; A/Prof OO Oyekola
BINGO, Maggie Ntombifuthi *
Title: Advancements in poultry slaughterhouse wastewater treatment plant design
Supervisors: Dr M Basitere; Prof SKO Ntwampe
CHAKAWA, Sharon
Title: Phenol and COD removal from petroleum refinery wastewater using electrocoagulation and electrochemical oxidation
Supervisors: Dr M Aziz; Dr B Godongwana
CORY, Neville James **
Title: Electrodeposited CuO thin-film for enhanced photo-electrochemical glucose oxidation
Supervisor: Dr MR Chowdhury
DLAMINI, Derrick Njabuliso **
Title: Performance of a biological pre-treatment system coupled with static granular bed reactor for poultry slaughterhouse
Supervisors: Dr M Basitere; Prof SKO Ntwampe
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
DYOSILE, Phumeza Akhona **
Title: Assessment of an integrated and sustainable multistage system for the treatment of poultry slaughterhouse wastewater
Supervisors: Dr M Basitere; Prof SKO Ntwampe
ITOTA, Bamato Jonathan *
Title: Effect of heat treatment on membrane electrode (MEA) assembly performance
Supervisors: Dr M Chowdhury; Dr J Chamier
MAINA, Linda Nyawira
Title: Investigation of a Heterogeneous Bi-functional Catalyst in the (Trans)esterification of high FFA Feedstock
Supervisors: A/Prof OO Oyekola; Prof TV Ojumu
MDLADLA, Cebisa Thabo **
Title: Poultry slaughterhouse wastewater treatment using biophysico-pretreatment systems coupled with an expanded granular sludge bed reactor
Supervisors: Dr M Basitere; Prof SKO Ntwampe
MEYO, Honeil Basile **
Title: Treatment of poultry slaughterhouse wastewater using a pre-treatment stage, an expanded granular sludge bed reactor coupled with a membrane bioreactor Supervisors: Dr M Basitere; Prof SKO Ntwampe
MGOBO, Sandile **
Title: Enhancing adhesion strength of a solvent--free lamination unit for flexible packaging applications using Taguchi based optimisation
Supervisors: Dr AM Rugbani; Dr M Basitere
NDALA, Ariel Mpukuta *
Title: Amperometric detection of nitrite using cobalt oxide thin film Supervisor: Dr M Chowdhury
NGUBANE, Nqobile Felicia *
Title: Process optimisation and techno-economic analysis of briquette production from corn stover Supervisor: A/Prof OO Oyekola
ROMAN, Fabian
Title: The treatment of carwash wastewater with chemical coagulation and adsorption for reuse application
Supervisor: Dr M Aziz
STEENBERG, Chad Eric
Title: The treatment of carwash wastewater using a combined process of chemical coagulation and electrochemical oxidation Supervisor: Dr M Aziz
VISSER, Hein Eran Gideon **
Title: A new insight into hematite formation from akaganéite and surface selenide attachment
Supervisor: Dr MR Chowdhury
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
BARTER, Stuart
Title: Exploring high-level topology frameworks for nano-satellites
Supervisors: Dr L Mwansa; Prof F Rocaries
DEKEDA, Babalo **
Title: Renewable energy microgrid for iron-ore rail freight shunting yards
Supervisor: Dr M Adonis
LIMAPHI, Mlondolozi
Title: Integrated energy storage-wind energy conversion system
Supervisor: Dr AK Raji
MANDZA, Yann Stephen
Title: Residential energy efficiency over a persuasive internet of thingsbased feedback
Supervisor: Dr AK Raji
MC QUIRE, Lee **
Title: Cost-effective design for the measurement of man-made noise in the HF band receiver
Supervisors: Prof MTE Kahn; Dr V Balyan
MDITSHWA, Mkhutazi **
Title: The role of distributed energy resources in Smart Grid stability
Supervisors: Dr M Mnguni; Mr M Ratshitang
NOMANDELA, Sinawo
Title: IEC 61850 standard-based protection of the coupling point between a wind farm and the power grid
Supervisors: Mr M Ratshitanga; Dr M Mnguni
ENERGY
HENDRICKS, Taariq *
Title: Energy storage mechanisms for an African microgrid Supervisor: Dr M Adonis
KONI, Xolisa
Title: The value of energy storage for an industrial customer on a utility distribution network
Supervisors: AProf MTE Kahn; Dr V Balyan
MAKOSSO, Thomas Lionel
Title: Design of harmonics filters to improve the operation of a PV system
Supervisors: Dr K Aboalez; Dr A Almaktoof
MELAMU, Moteane Thabo *
Title: Modelling and control of a hybrid photovoltaic and micro-hydro power system
Supervisor: Dr K Aboalez
NDEKE BIPONGO, Christian
Title: : Energy management of a battery energy storage system for renewable energy DC microgrids
Supervisor: Dr M Adonis
NZEKI TADONKENG, Cedric Franck
Title: Optimisation of syngas production from gasification of waste plastic using a small scale IR reactor
Supervisors: Dr M Adonis; A/Prof OO Oyekola
SCHOUW, Matthew William *
Title: Performance analysis of a direct-expansion solar-assisted heat pump for domestic water heating in South Africa
Supervisor: Dr AK Raji
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
BARNARD, Daniel Rudolph
Title: CFD modelling of the performance of various wind turbine rotors with experimental verification
Supervisor: Prof GJ Oliver
EARP-JONES, Rowan **
Title: Aerodynamic design and optimisation of a maritime surveillance UAV
Supervisor: Prof GJ Oliver
MPUMLWANA, Dumo
Title: Mechanical properties of a thermal treated commercially pure grade 2 titanium plate (CP Ti grade 2)
Supervisor: Dr Velaphi Msomi
MURIBWATHOHO, Oritonda **
Title: Characterisation of a multi-pass friction stir processed AA1050 and AA6082 dissimilar joint
Supervisors: Dr V Msomi; Ms S Mabuwa
SITYOSHWANA, Malwande Babalo
Title: Characterising a transmission line conductor subject to free and forced vibration
Supervisors: Prof M Kaunda; Dr T Ngonda
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
QUALITY
MABILETSA, Velaphi Henry
Title: Reducing non-conformance from foundry products through supplier quality management
Supervisor: Dr S Bosman
NSANZIMANA, Nazaire **
Title: Water quality characterisation procedures for poultry slaughterhouse treatment systems
Supervisors: Dr M Basitere; Prof SKO Ntwampe; Dr MT Dewa
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
SHABANI, Juvet Malonda
Title: Synthesis of fly ash-based zeolites for use as catalysts in the transesterification of waste-derived maggot oil for biodiesel production
Supervisors: Dr O Babajide; A/Prof Oyokola; Prof L Petrik
CIVIL ENGINEERING
MUANDA, Christophe
Title: Investigation into institutional, technical and social aspects of sanitation service provision in the policy context of free basic sanitation: A case study of informal settlements of South Africa
Supervisors: Prof R Haldenwang; Prof J Goldin
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MUKUNA MUBALA, Jean Gad
Title: The effect of different working fluids and internal geometries on the thermal performance of heat pipes in evacuated tubes solar collectors
Supervisor: Prof J Gryzagoridis
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
JUVET MALONDA SHABANI
MTech: Chemical Engineering
SUPERVISORS
Dr O Babajide; Prof Oyekola; Prof L Petrik
TITLE: SYNTHESIS OF FLY ASH-BASED ZEOLITES FOR USE AS CATALYSTS IN THE TRANSESTERIFICATION OF WASTE-DERIVED MAGGOT OIL FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION
Waste fly ash was converted into highly active, heterogeneous hydroxysodalite zeolite catalysts, which were used to trans-esterify waste-derived maggot oil, resulting in high yields of quality compliant biodiesel. The novel process demonstrated the potential to reduce material costs, energy consumption and water usage associated with conventional biodiesel production technologies. The study shows how to reuse waste beneficially, and simultaneously mitigate the impact of conventional biodiesel production on food and land security. Outputs from Juvet’s PhD research include one peer-reviewed article in a DHET-accredited journal, one peer-reviewed book chapter, and three international conference presentations.
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
CHRISTOPHE MUANDA
MTech: Civil Engineering
SUPERVISORS
Prof Rainer Haldenwang; Prof Jacqueline Goldin
TITLE: INVESTIGATION INTO INSTITUTIONAL, TECHNICAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF SANITATION SERVICE PROVISION IN THE POLICY CONTEXT OF FREE BASIC SANITATION: A CASE STUDY OF INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS OF SOUTH AFRICA
Chris Muanda was born in the DRC. He graduated with an MTech: Civil Engineering at CPUT in 2009. For his doctoral degree, Muanda investigated the interconnectedness of institutional, technical and social aspects of sanitation. He used the institutional analysis and development framework, also referring to a co-production approach to suggest alternative arrangements for improving sanitation service provision in informal settlements of South Africa. Muanda’s work is unique as it offers an in-depth understanding of the problems around sanitation that will add value to global concerns about sanitation, as well as informing government policy makers in South Africa –and within the region as a whole. Muanda has published in an accredited journal and presented at international and local conferences.
TITLE: THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT WORKING FLUIDS AND INTERNAL GEOMETRIES ON THE THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF HEAT PIPES IN EVACUATED
TUBE SOLAR COLLECTORS
The research that aimed at improving the harvesting of solar energy for water heating purposes, using an evacuated heat pipe collector, has yielded valuable data for engineers designing improvements of the equipment in this field. The experimental results validated, with high degree of accuracy, the prediction of the improvement of the performance of the equipment, by the choice of the working fluid employed and the total surface area of the geometry of an insert in the heat pipe.
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
BUNHU, Kelvin Tafadzwa DU TOIT, Zaakirah FIELIES, Julian
JACOBS, Thora Casey
JAMALOODEEN, Laila
MANUEL, Mishka NDLELA, Luyanda NORTIER, Danielle
SIQANGWE, Sanelisiwe
OPTICAL DISPENSING MKHONZA, Thembeka
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
NURSING SCIENCE
ADAMS, Keashe Ilze Martinique HLAZO, Odwa
LAKAY, Charoldene Samantha MAHOMBA, Thabiso
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
RAMNCWANA, Nosiphiwo
MASTER OF EMERGENCY CARE
KHAN, Afzal *
Title: Prehospital point-of-care
testing in the United Arab Emirates: Capnography and related diagnostic capability among Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic
Supervisors: Mr LD Christopher; Dr N Naidoo
TILLEY, Daniel Derrick
Title: Access to healthcare for healthcare consumers with mental health needs: An emergency medical service perspective
Supervisors: Mr LD Christopher; Dr N Naidoo
MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE
DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
BARNARD, Rian George
Title: Sorption and solubility of denture base acrylic: A comparative surface treatment study
Supervisors: Prof P Clark-Farr; Mr A Latief
MASTER OF NURSING
HLOPHE, Siphesihle Delani **
Title: Self-management of youths who have lost a family member to HIV/AIDS in a comprehensive primary healthcare centre in Cape Town Supervisor: Prof K Jooste
15 DECEMBER 2021
MANDIWANA, Pfarelo
Title: Readiness for provision of HIV care among final year nursing students from one university in the Western Cape
Supervisors: Dr R Modeste; Ms M Pretorius
MAREGELE, Sherilee Jessica
Title: Views of professional nurses working at a Primary Health Care Facility on their role in distribution of condoms to young adolescents in secondary schools in a district in Cape Town
Supervisors: Prof K Jooste; Dr A Truter
NGUNI, Fredy Chanda
Title: Knowledge and beliefs of male university students regarding prostate cancer screening in Zambia
Supervisor: Dr R Modeste
MASTER OF SCIENCE
BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
ABDUL, Zeenat
Title: An estimation of the burden of blood transfusion need and viability of red blood cells in the emergency medical services
Supervisors: Dr DJ Bester; Dr N Naidoo; Mr T Farrah
NETHENGWE, Murendeni **
Title: Effects of anchomanes difformis extraction on testes and epididymis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic male wistra rats
Supervisors: Dr N Brooks; Prof O Oguntibeju
SIEBRITZ, Rizqa
Title: The effect of varying decreased sperm concentrations on embrogenesis using embroyoscope time lapse monitoring
Supervisors: A/Prof GM Davison; Dr DJ Bester
WOLMARANS, Dudley
Title: A clinical audit of blood product utilisation for coronary artery bypass surgery in the Western Cape Supervisor: A/Prof GM Davison
RADIOGRAPHY
BINZ, Theresa **
Title: A comparison between volumetric modulated arc therapy and 3D conformal radiotherapy of stage 3 and 4 carcinoma of the larynx
Supervisors: Ms B Wyrley-Birch; Dr L Hudson
BOTHA, Jacobus Johannes **
Title: The evaluation of an algorithmic model, created for the image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) treatment couch for integration into the Pinnacle treatment planning system (TPS)
Supervisors: Ms B Wyrley-Birch; Ms H Burger
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences
NOLAN, Lelanie Lucia
Title: The influence of low dose computed tomgraphy attenuation correction on artefacts of myocardial single-photon emission computerised tomography images for nuclear medicine studies
Supervisors: Ms EN Seane; Dr R Korowlay; Ms C Lackay
SAMUELS, Petronella **
Title: Multi-parametric cardiovascular magnetic resonance characterisation of myocardial inflammation in patients with rheumatic heart disease
Supervisors: Mr A Speelman; Prof N Ntusi
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
PRINCE, Yvonne
Title: The oral microbiome and its association with chronic and systemic disease in a South African population
Supervisors: Prof T MatshaErasmus; A/Prof GM Davison
SOLOMON, Wendy Lynn
Title: Genome-wide DNA methylation profiling in mixed ancestry South Africans with diabetes or prediabetes
Supervisors: Prof T MatshaErasmus; Dr S Hector
Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
YVONNE PRINCE
Master of Biomedical Technology SUPERVISOR
Prof Tandi Matsha-Erasmus
CO-SUPERVISOR
Assoc. Prof Glenda Davison
TITLE: THE ORAL MICROBIOME AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH CHRONIC AND SYSTEMIC DISEASE IN A SOUTH AFRICAN POPULATION
The study aimed to investigate and characterise the oral microbiota of a South African population, using 16s rDNA analysis, in combination with Next-generation sequences in individuals who smoked, are diabetic, and who had metabolic syndrome (MetS). It is believed that any disruption in the oral microbiota can initiate inflammatory responses, leading to severe forms of oral disease which may progress into systemic diseases. However, the exact mechanism is still under investigation as the relationships between these diseases are limited. This study found that the genera Bacteroidetes were significantly more enriched in individuals with diabetes mellites (DM). Furthermore, in the smoking group, the oral microbiota was significantly enriched with gram-negative anaerobes. When comparing subjects with MetS and without MetS, a significant increase in gram-positive aerobic and anaerobic microbiota was observed in those with MetS. This study is unique as it is the first study to look at the relationship between the human microbiota and health in this population.
TITLE: GENOME-WIDE DNA METHYLATION PROFILING IN MIXED ANCESTRY
SOUTH AFRICANS WITH DIABETES OR PREDIABETES
The aim of the study was to conduct genome-wide DNA methylation in South African subjects with varying glucose tolerance, and investigate the relationship between the observed differentially methylated regions (DMRs) and cardiometabolic risk factors. The study identified several DMRs and functional pathways affected in subjects with diabetes and prediabetes. Furthermore, DNA methylation patterns were associated with certain cardiometabolic traits and diabetic complications, and could be used as potential biomarkers for the occurrence and progression of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The expression of several DMRs and novel lncRNA-associated DNA methylation regions observed in metformin-treated diabetics may be potential targets for therapeutic monitoring in patients with diabetes.
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Informatics & Design
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
FILM AND VIDEO TECHNOLOGY
VUYELENI, Sikelelwa
GRAPHIC DESIGN
GAQA, Yamkela
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TSHANGELA, Asanda
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
SAMBO, Zayaan
SURFACE DESIGN
FOURIE, Adam
MNTONINTSHI, Nani Zizipho Melody
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DE DONCKER, Kirk Ivor
Title: The impact of social media technologies on youth in Cape Town Supervisor: Dr N McLean
FAKIER, Rushaana
Title: Barriers to business intelligence adoption by government institutions in the Western Cape, South Africa Supervisors: Prof E Ruhode; Dr P-A Harpur
MADZUNYE, Thifhuriwi Emmanuel
Title: Factors influencing the implementation of e-learning technology in rural secondary schools in South Africa Supervisors: Prof E Ruhode; Dr P-A Harpur
NAKASHOLOLO, Tonata Magano
Title: A decision support framework for selecting big data analytics tools in an organisation Supervisor: Prof T Iyamu
NGESIMANI, Nomputumo Linah
Title: Data governance in health care information systems: A systematic literature review Supervisors: Prof E Ruhode; Dr P-A Harpur
TCHOUYA’A NGOKO, Israel Christian
Title: Abstractive text summarisation using recurrent neural networks at paragraph level
Supervisors: Dr B Kabaso; Mr A Mukherjee
15 DECEMBER 2021
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
BULANI, Gqibile John
Title: The role of community radio in youth economic empowerment: A case study of Bush Radio in Cape Town
Supervisors: Dr T Matsilele; Dr J Adebayo
GRAWE, Mkhululi Nceba
Title: The use of social media for employee communication in selected South African municipalities
Supervisors: Ms S Nkoala; Dr B Makwambeni
JAYIYA, Sivenathi *
Title: Public relations practitioners’ conceptualisation of the role of stakeholder engagement in corporate social responsibility planning and implementation
Supervisors: Dr B Makwambeni; Dr J Adebayo
MCINZIBA, Dorothea Zandile
Title: An analysis of the role of social media in teaching and learning at a higher education institution in South Africa
Supervisors: Dr T Matsilele; Dr B Makwambeni
ONGANGA SENDE, Jeffrey Vladimir
Title: Cultural diversity preparedness of public relations students for the public relations industry
Supervisors: Ms R Abrahams; Dr B Makwambeni
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Informatics & Design
DOCTOR OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
NYATUKA, Ronald Danny
Title: A framework for cloud-based patient-centred health and wellbeing services in an underserved context: Case of maternal health information services in Kenya
Supervisor: Prof R De la Harpe
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
INFORMATICS
IBITOMI, Rotimi Adediran Ekundayo
Title: A framework for evaluating banking information systems in Nigeria
Supervisor: Prof T Iyamu
Faculty of Informatics & Design
DOCTOR OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
RONALD DANNY NYATUKA
MSc: Computer-based Information Systems
SUPERVISOR
Prof Retha de la Harpe
TITLE: : A FRAMEWORK FOR CLOUD-BASED PATIENT-CENTERED HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES IN AN UNDERSERVED CONTEXT: CASE OF MATERNAL HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES IN KENYA
Danny Nyatuka’s research extends the body of scientific knowledge in the fields of health sciences for person-centered care; information services for maternal care; and information technology to enable the new service from a multi-paradigm perspective. His novel contribution is a framework for cloud-based patient-centred health and wellbeing information architecture that was developed to enhance the improvement of eHealth interventions for maternal health care in an underserved context. His research contributed to the philosophy of design research with a technology component, and specifically in service design. His methodological contribution for the practice of design and development includes practice-based co-design methods to involve the persons receiving the service, as well as the relevant stakeholders. His study contributes to the enhancement of capacity in informatics development for health in Africa.
Faculty of Informatics & Design
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN INFORMATICS
ROTIMI ADEDIRAN EKUNDAYO IBITOMI
MSc: Banking and Finance SUPERVISOR Prof Tiko Iyamu
TITLE: A FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING BANKING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN NIGERIA
Through the lens of actor-network theory (ANT), Rotimi Ibitomi’s research examined information technology (IT) practices in Nigerian banks, with specific focus on how IT solutions, from databases to software and hardware are selected and deployed, to enable and support sustainability and competitiveness. The study employs ANT’s four moments in the translation of human and non-human actors’ interactions, based on which a solution is developed. The main and original contribution of the study comes from the innovative solution developed, which can be used to evaluate IT solutions within banking institutions, globally. The solution offers alternative theoretical frames for information systems scholars.
