Congratulations to the first graduating class of 2020. As a University of Technology, we harnessed the challenge presented by the Covid-19 pandemic and thought creatively about how we could present this graduation ceremony in the most inclusive and unique way.
BOODSKAP
Prof Chris Nhlapo
We wanted to acknowledge the many years of sacrifice and hard work that not only you, but also your loved ones, have dedicated to this journey. That is why, instead of a mass conferral of qualifications, we opted for a more personalised version of a virtual graduation. Graduations are one of our largest and favourite events at CPUT, because celebrating your success is as important as celebrating our own. While I will miss not being able to meet with you all personally as you walk across the stage, I hope this event gives you as much fulfilment and joy.
VAN DIE VISEKANSELIER
Geagte Personeel en Studente
Veels geluk aan die eerste graduerende klas van 2020. As ‘n universiteit van tegnologie, het ons die uitdaging wat Covid-19 gebied het aangegryp, en gedink aan ‘n kreatiewe manier om hierdie gradeplegtigheid aan te bied sodat dit steeds inklusief en uniek kon wees.
Ons wou erkenning gee aan julle, maar ook aan jul geliefdes vir die vele jare van opoffering en harde werk wat aan hierdie doel toegewy is. In stede daarvan om ‘n massa-oorhandiging van kwalifikasies te reël, het ons besluit op hierdie meer persoonlike opsie – ‘n virtuele gradeplegtigheid.
Gradeplegtighede is per slot van sake CPUT se gunsteling en grootste geleentheid, juis omdat die viering van jul sukses net so belangrik vir ons is as die viering van ons eie sukses. Terwyl ons wel die geleentheid sal mis om mekaar persoonlik te ontmoet soos julle oor die verhoog stap, hoop ek nietemin dat dié virtuele geleentheid vir julle ewe veel vreugde en vervulling sal bring.
Ten slotte, hierdie kwalifikasie behoort slegs een van vele beleggings te wees wat julle in julself maak. Lewenslange leer sal julle ‘n kop bo die res hou, en in staat stel om aan te pas by die vinnig veranderende wêreld. As ‘n gegradueerde van CPUT, vorm jy
Finally, this qualification should be just one of many investments you make in yourself. Lifelong learning will keep you a step ahead of the pack and capable of adapting to a constantly changing world. As a graduate of CPUT, you join a vast network of successful individuals who want to see you, and the Institution flourish. I hope that as you rise through your own industry ranks, that you will also open the doors of opportunity to others when they knock.
Thank you.
Vice-Chancellor
Prof Chris Nhlapo
nou deel van ‘n enorme netwerk van suksesvolle individue wie jou en die instelling wil sien floreer. Ek hoop dat jy, soos jy deur die geledere van jou eie industrie styg, ook geleenthede sal bied aan diegene wat op jou hakke volg.
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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.
Title: A Critical View of the Contribution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to Improving the Economic and Social Profile of Mining Communities in South Africa
Supervisor: Prof S Hosking
ANYONGODI, Yvette Manda
Title: The Use of Market Intelligence to Improve Market Performance of Retail SMMEs in Cape Town
Supervisor: Dr DP Onojaefe
BEDA, Mthandazo
Title: Factors Affecting Financial Sustainability of Water and Sewerage Provision in Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisor: Dr DP Onojaefe
BEKALE BE NDONG, Gael
Title: Business Strategy and Organisational Sustainability of Selected Enterprises in Libreville, Gabon
Supervisors: Dr M Twum-Darko; Prof F Herbst
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
GOODWIN, Sandi
Title: The Effectiveness of Social Media Marketing Strategies Among Microbreweries: A Perceptual Analysis Supervisors: Prof A Slabbert; Dr M Twum-Darko
LUBBE, Thomas Arnoldus
Title: The Impact of Skills Shortage in the Heating, Ventilation and Airconditioning Industry in the Western Cape Supervisor: Prof IW Ferreira
LUTZ, Gillian
Title: Factors Influencing Business Continuity Readiness of the Western Cape Government Supervisors: Prof A Slabbert; Dr M Twum-Darko
MABAKA, Perez Danny
Title: Employee Perceptions on Service Quality at a Selected Outsourcing Company in Cape Town Supervisor: Dr B Yan
MFENGU, Zukile
Title: Supply Chain Performance Measurement at a Selected Hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa Supervisor: Dr B Yan
MKIVA, Sisanda Michelle
Title: The Impact of a Customised Management Development Programme on a Selected Organisation Supervisors: Dr R Nel; Dr M TwumDarko
SALLIE, Amiena
Title: Investigating the Use of Electronic Communication and its Impact on Faculty Staff Members at a Selected University of Technology in South Africa Supervisor: Dr L Gie
SIBONDE, Amanda Helen
Title: Employee Motivation and Service Quality in a Selected Municipality in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof MO Dassah
SITHOLE, Sisanda
Title: Measuring Quality of Work Life of Municipal Firefighters in the Western Cape, South Africa Supervisor: Dr B Yan
VAN DER BERG, Rethaa
Title: The Risks of Outsourcing Services at Selected Facility Management Companies in Cape Town Supervisor: Dr D Onojaefe
VAN ZYL, Eric
Title: Assessing the Creativity Levels of Retail Business Management Students Studying at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology Supervisors: Dr S Le Roux; Mr C Cupido
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
EZE, Ikenna Franklin
Title: The Utility of Social Network Sites in Facilitating Business Development: Linkages between Enterprise Development and New Media Supervisor: Prof E Ruhode
GAHAPA TALOM, Frank Sylvio **
Title: Impact of Mobile Money Services on Financial Performance of SMEs: The Case of Douala, Cameroon Supervisor: Prof RK Tengeh
HADJE KOUBRA BICHARA, Doudoua
Title: Barriers to Youth Entrepreneurship in N’Djamena, Chad Supervisor: Prof RK Tengeh
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DYANTYI, Tamara
Title: Impact of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) On Employment Creation and Skills Development in a South African Metropole Municipality
Supervisor: Mr S Fore
MAERESERA, Sulaiman Godspower
Title: Scope Creep Management Challenges in an Outsourced E-Commerce Project Management Company in Cape Town Supervisor: Mr S Fore
MAKUNGA, Sonwabo
Title: Leadership Competencies for Effective IT Projects Execution in a Company in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
MOTAU, Sbusiso Desmond
Title: The Effects of Structural Impediments to Procurement in the South African Navy Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
ZITA, Tabile
Title: Communication as a Tool for Effective Project Execution at Selected Construction Sites in Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisor: Dr LE Jowah
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
EGOROVA, Kseniia
Title: Using Mobile Devices for Timekeeping Systems in Small Businesses in Cape Town Supervisors: Dr M Twum-Darko; Dr ER Francke
FUNDA, Vusumzi Neville
Title: Impact of Information Technology on Knowledge Management at a Selected University of Technology Supervisor: Dr B Yan
LE ROUX, Theo
Title: The Value of Context Awareness within Information Technology Audit and Governance Supervisors: Prof AC De La Harpe
MPOSULA, Ntombifikile Fortunate
Title: Gamification as a Tool for Developing Critical Thinking among ICT Students at a Tertiary Institution in South Africa
Supervisor: Prof AC De La Harpe
PRETORIUS, Daniel Arnoldus
Title: Factors that Affect Digital Transformation in the Telecommunication Industry Supervisor: Prof AC De La Harpe
COST & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
DE VOS, Chantel
Title: Determinants of Savings and Investment among Low-Income Households in South Africa Supervisor: Prof LO Obokoh
KEFASI, Endsen
Title: Management Accounting Practices and the Performance of Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises in Cape Town Supervisors: Prof LO Obokoh; Dr OH Benedict; Mrs CC Maduekwe Oji
SOGA, Nomaphelo
Title: The Cost of Credit Default in the Vehicle Finance Industry in South Africa
Supervisor: Prof L Obokoh
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
POUNAH, Georgie Antonia Awakossa
Title: Factors Affecting the Representation of Women in Management Positions in the Petroleum Sector in Gabon Supervisor: Dr L Gie
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
KWAZA, Sakiwo
Title: An Exploratory Study of Public Participation during the Integrated Development Planning Process: A Case Study of Theewaterskloof Local Municipality, Western Cape Province Supervisor: Mr M Tshaka
MZIBA, Makwande
Title: The Role of Public Participation in Service Delivery: A Case of a Selected Township in the Cape Metropolitan Area, South Africa Supervisor: Dr S Marawu
ZWENI, Noluthando
Title: Employee Participation in Training and Development at a Selected Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa
Supervisors: Prof HH Ballard; Mr L Kakaza
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
MABALEKA, Nolwazi Milliscent
Title: The Contribution of Shark Cage Diving Tourism to Coastal Economies: A Case Study of a Coastal town in the Western Cape, South Africa
Supervisors: Dr NJ Ntloko; Prof K Swart
MASTER OF BUSINESS & INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
MBENGO, Ivy
Title: The Role of Information, Communication and Technology in Promoting Gender Equality in the Workplace: A Study of a University in the Western Cape Supervisor: Prof V Naicker
DIPLOMAS
AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
MASTER OF INTERNAL AUDITING
GEQEZA, Awonke
Title: Internal Control Systems and the Compliance Support Structures of the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Supervisor: Prof J Dubihlela
PETERSEN, Robin Andy
Title: The Role of the Internal Auditor in Enhancing Corporate Governance in State-Owned Enterprises in South Africa
Supervisors: Prof J Dubihlela; Dr L Gwaka
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
KIBANGOU, Sandrine Reine
Title: The Use of Management Accounting Tools to Improve the Business Performance of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Cape Town
Supervisors: Prof LO Obokoh; Dr OH Benedict; Mrs CC Maduekwe Oji
PIERROT, Sado Wayangbo
Title: The Use of Cash Budgets By Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises
Operating In the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Sector of the Cape Metropole Supervisor: Dr PR Kamala
MASTER OF MARKETING
CHATURUKA, Manlord
Title: Perceptions of Crime among International Leisure Tourists to Cape Town and the Marketing Implications for Tourist Destinations
Supervisor: Dr NE Haydam
EDWARDS, Sarita
Title: Student Preferences for Accommodation at a Cape Town University: An Application of the Stated Preference Approach
Supervisors: Dr NE Haydam; Dr C Uys
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE MARKETING
CHOTO, Prominent
Title: Marketing and Management Framework to Create Sustainable Healthcare Sector Non-Profit Organisations in South Africa
Supervisors: Prof CC Iwu; Prof RK Tengeh
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE IN MARKETING
PROMINENT CHOTO
ND Entrepreneurship; BTech Project Management; MTech Business Management in Entrepreneurship
SUPERVISOR
Prof Chux Gervase Iwu
CO-SUPERVISOR
Prof Robertson Khan Tengeh
TITLE: MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE SECTOR NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA
NPOs deliver critical services to the society through social value creation; they focus on the gap in the society that is not addressed by corporate or governmental sectors. However, the industry in which they operate has become saturated, resulting in intense competition for funding. Sustainability has emerged to be a critical issue for these organisations, as they have to sustain a long-term, perpetual need with limited funding. Literature concluded that adopting marketing strategies, and business-oriented methods and practices, can contribute and enable these organisations to achieve sustainability. This is the first study in South Africa to date that has developed a framework on how these marketing strategies and business-oriented methods and practices can be adopted to improve NPO sustainability.
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
DEAN’S MEDAL RECIPIENT
MANDY DU PLESSIS
ND: Real Estate
Born in Bloemfontein, Free State in 1983, Mandy du Plessis attended Eunice Girls School between 1991 and 1997, then relocated to Johannesburg and attended Rand Park High School until her matriculation in 2001.
She registered at the University of Johannesburg after school, but due to circumstances, had to leave and find work before finishing her original degree. She started as a trainee valuer at Mancra Assessment Services CC in 2009, and has worked for the same company since.
In 2012, Mandy registered for the National Diploma of Real Estate, while working as a registered Candidate Valuer in the property valuations field. All 12 subjects were completed with distinction average of 88%.
After nine years of employment, Mandy was made partner in the valuation firm she currently works at.
DIPLOMA
EMERGENCY CARE
BOND, Shamanay Angenice
LINYANA, Sinesethu
MARTIN, Nicolynn Lilian
MATTHYS, Deborah Laura
MSUTU, Asive
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
KOPONG, Penelope Sebaleng Neneko
NKABINDE, Sicelo Wonder
OPTICAL DISPENSING
BARRON,Lucretia
EVANS, David Mark Anthony
KUBHEKA, Pebble Zinhle
MLENGA, Thulani
MOROBE, Boitumelo Rachel
NAMBA, Silindokuhle
QWESHA, Sisipho
SCHRUEDER, Luqmaan
TSHOKA, Anovuyo
DIPLOMA IN NURSING
(GENERAL, PSYCHIATRIC, COMMUNITY) AND MIDWIFERY
FINI, Zenande Untricia
GEDULD, Fransisca
MOMOZA, Nomvuzo Eslina
MPITI, Thandokazi
NDZONDZO, Thunyiswa
NGCAKU, Nkosiphendule
SWANA, Nandipha Julia
XALABILE, Luyanda
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
MERLO, Ganshui Mbiala
DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
XUBA, Unathi
NURSING SCIENCE
ABRAHAMS, Faghroenesa
ADAMS, Amy-Lee Inga
ADAMS, Jolene
ADAMS, Tawfeeq
ADONIS, Shureen Miceala
AFRICA, Mickayllian
ANDRIES, Chelsea
APRIL, Rolene Natasha *
ARENDSE, Beldene
AUGUST, Makupang
BAILEY, Donnè
BALINTULO, Sandise
BAWANA, Ziphindiwe
BAXTER, Leverne
BEUKES, Denelle Monique
BHENYA, Lwando
BIBWIREYESU, Joseph
BIZANA, Asivile Sibabalo *
BLANKENBERG, Michailah Cim
BOMELA, Asiphe
BONO, Masithembe
BOTHA, Sisanda
BOYCE, Zizipho
CLAYTON, Washeema
CLEOPHAS, Zulcke
COETZEE, Lauren *
CORDOM, Linay Madre
CORVER, Maria
CROUS, Jeane-Mari
DAMONS, Dylan
DANIELS, Chenise Faith
DANIELS, Dustin Marlin
DAVIDS, Carli Wilma
DAVIDS, Chrisande Venessa
DE JAGER, Natasha Lu-Anne
DE VILLIERS, Katy Kathleen
DIBELA, Asanda
DIXON, Casandra
DU PLESSIS, Kyle DU PLESSIS, Sue-Ellen
DUBOIS, Donne
ELLIS, Simonè *
ERASMUS, Adéle *
EYSSEN, Jonelle
FANI, Thobela
FATA, Shaun
FERRIS, Fanny Budtheonisia
FORTUIN, Michelle Jasmine Lee-Ann
FRANCKE, Farren-Leigh
FRANSMAN, Johndrè
FREDERICKS, Shimonè
FRIESLAAR, Lenore Courtney
FRITZ, Fabio Lee
FUZILE, Awethu
GALANT, Chante Jo-Mari
GEMPIES, Shaun
GOGO, Luvuyo,Irvin
GQIRANA, Zavela
GROBLER, Michelle
GROENMEYER, Samantha
GROOTBOOM, Michell Yolanda
GUBULA, Anelisa
HASSEN, Naadhriah
HENDRICKS, Jillian, Naomi
HENGE, Samantha Veronica
HERMANUS, Genique *
HLALUKANA, Nosicelo
HUMAN, Kim
JACOBS, Nabeela
JACOBUS, Elridge
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences
JALI, Xolelwa
JAMES, Nomvuselelo
JAMJAM, Athule
JANSEN, Eval
JANSEN, Kaylin Charlene
JAZA, Thuliswa
JEPTHA, Kay-Lee
JOHANNES, Verni-Lee
JONES, Tamera Quanita *
JONKERS, Anelda
JOSEPH, Aaminah
JOSEPH, Zanelle Chrishanda
KAY, Melissa Lauren
KGOSIETSILE, Kaemogetse
KILI, Simnikiwe
KLAASTE, Annretha
KONTO, Alisa *
KOOPMAN, Chante
KOTSANA, Wandile *
KRUTHANI, Sizipiwe
LAWRENCE, Joy Faith *
LE FLEUR, Dominique Eugenia *
LEKAY, Alicia Frederika
LESAR, Sherilee Kelly
LEVE, Aphiwe
LEVENDAL, Kim
LINNERT, Beuget Nadine
LISA, Nwabisa
LOLIWE, Wendy
LOUW, India Anne *
LOUW, Velencia Jolene
LUMKWANA, Lusindiso
MABALA, Tulisa M
MAFANYA, Xolelwa
MAFILIKANA, Sibulele Miranda
MAGOBIYANE, Noluthando
MAGOPENI, Zikhona
MAJOVA, Nomaphelo
MAKABA, Bulelani Nicjolas
MAKINANA, Lindelwa Miso
MALOTE, Hlumela
MANGOLOTI, Thulethu
MASIDWALI, Avhapfani
MATIKAZANA, Sanele
MATTAKA, Thsholofalo
MATTHEE, Natasha
MAY, Chanel *
MAYEKISO, Sisanda
MAYIMANE, Linda
MAZANTSANA, Nikilitha
MAZULE, Ziyanda Angel
MBANGE, Siziphiwe
MBANZI, Sango
MBENENE, Siphesile
MBISU-SEKU, Seko Rachel
MBONGWE, Bongiwe Faith
MBUNDWINI, Nandipha Nadia
MBUNJE, Zintle
MC KAY, Lindsay
MCPHERSON, Leigh
MDIKAZI, Maria Sindiswa
MDLALO, Ziyanda Elizabeth
MDLULI, Samukelisiwe
MEMANI, Chuma-Nande
MENGEZELELI, Simbongile
MFUNDISI, Siphosethu
MGEDU, Nosicelo
MGWEBA, Ongama
MICHAELS, Herbedine
MKHULISA, Londeka Happiness
MNCUBE, Mzimkhulu Walter
MNXAKWE, Zimkhita
MOTSOETSOANE, Kgalala
MOURIES, Lidia
MQHOTHO, Malandiswe Asavela
MRWEBI, Amanda
MSIKABA, Asandiswa
MSUTHWANA, Zoliswa
MTAMBEKA, Zimkhitha
MTIMKULU, Aviwe
MTSHINTSHELWA, Simthembile
MUGGELS, Zenia
MUKENDI, Paul *
MULLER, Alvenia
MULLER, Laurie Bianca
MZOTHEKA, Xola
NATO, Khanyisile
NDABENI, Asiphe
NDLOVU, Mlungisi Casper
NGADA, Xola
NGOLOZELA, Zintle
NGQWANGI, Azola
NKEBE, Philela
NKOSI, Phumelele Goodness
NOBANDA, Mongikazi
NOGAGA, Chumani
NQEKETHO, Andisiwe
NQOLOBA, Xolani
NTABOLE, Refilwe Alinah
NTENTESA, Masibulele
NTLEMEZA, Pelisa *
NTONGANA, Sihle
NTOYAPHI, Noluvo Vivian
NTSIMBI, Lwandile
NYENGULE, Thembakazi
OCKHUIS, Michaela
OERSON, Whilmerie *
OLYN, Lorinda Zabian
PAGEL, Antonia Elzaan
PAPIER, Charlene Joane *
PATIENCE, Farren
PAULSE, Franray
PAULSEN, Shannon Mellanisa
Theomaire
PETYU, Busisiwe Minah
PHALISO, Siyanda
PHILLIPS, Jügen
PIETERSEN, Madel
PIETERSEN, Neveka Buelee
PINYANA, Tandile
PITSO, Natasha
POSWAYO, Yonela General
POTTS, Micaela Amy-Leigh
QOMOYI, Zimkhitha
QWESHA, Andisiwe
RANOTO, Pertunia Mashoto
ROBERTS, Toni Allison Payton
RUITERS, Berenique
RUITERS, Cormonita
SAMBO, Camilah
SAMPSON, Brent Ernest
SIEGERS, Carynn Ellouise
SIGUBA, Ayanda
SILEKWA, Anathi
SLIMMERT, Jason
SMITH, Lanika Abygail *
SOFUTHE, Xola
SOLOMONS, Shanay Lee-Anne
SOPHETHE, Lwazi
SOULES, Keenan
STASSEN, Michell
STEYN, Lucille Mariam
STEYN, Mienke
STRYDOM, Robyn Lynn
SWANEPOEL, Kayla Clare *
SWART, Franscois
TABATA, Nosipho
TALIEP, Tasneem *
THOMAS, Zimkhita Aretha
TITUS, Reeza
TOFAR, Tasneem
TOLBADI, Nwabisa Periwinkle
TONJENI, Lebohang
TOYER, Wedaad *
TRISKEY, Zudene
TSHAYANA, Pelisa
TSHEFU, Sisipho
TSHIKINI, Sakhe
TYALIBONGO, Azipheli
TYOBEKA, Siyasanga *
VAN DER BANK, Andrea Maryke
VAN NIEKERK, Jessica
VAN WYK, Chanice Sharolize
VAPHI, Zimkhitha
VINEY, Inge
VISSER, Nicola
VUMINDABA, Bubele
WAGNER, Purvine
WARIES, Stephanie
WAYI, Thandeka
WEBBER, Theresa Jo-Ann
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Health and Wellness
Sciences
WEWERS, Haneefah
WHITTLE, Mariska *
WILLEMS, Lisbé
WILLEMSE, Shaun
WILLIAMS, Thuliswa Lucia
WOWO, Precious Pathiswa
XUBUZANA, Simnikiwe
YAMILE, Pheliswa Beauty
ZANA, Mandene
ZAZINI, Lungiswa
ZENANI, Yanga
ZENDERA, Tinashe
ZIDE, Siziphiwe Elizabeth
ZINI, Tina Faith
ZOZI, Lonwabo
ZWENI, Zizipho
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
NURSING
JAFTHA, Misha Marvin Lee
JONAS-MZANYWA, Samantha Nolukhanyo
MAHLATSHANA, Thulisa
MOHOLOENG, Tshegofatso Refilwe
NYAMA, Nolitha Linette
TSHAYA, Anelisiwe
ONCOLOGY NURSING
SIMANGO, Yvonne
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
BONGOZA, Bukeka
MABALA, Ncebakazi Wendy
MDLANGAZI, Judith Nomandla
MENE, Viwe
MVINJELWA, Zilungile
NDAMASE, Bongiwe
NDINGANE, Ntombekhaya Victoria
WELLEM, Nokwanda Eunece
ZIGEBE, Babalwa
ZWENI, Dikokazi
BACHELOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
BERNARDO, Kayleigh
BRITTZ, Tayan
CHIPPE, Chad Nathan
MAYILA, Ncumisa
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
BRESLER, Nikita
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY
BADEROEN, Malika
MKHIZE, Vuyelwa Nomxolisi
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE
NURSING
LOOTS, Reginald
Title: Factors associated with malnutrition amongst children six months to five years of age in a semirural area of the Western Cape
Supervisors: Prof B Yan; Dr H Vember
MASTER OF NURSING
ABU-SAKSAKA, Yousef Ahmed **
Title: Trends and reporting of medication administration errors among nursing students at a Higher Education Institution in the Western Cape Supervisors: Dr H Vember; Dr RR Marie Modeste
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences
COPELING, Natalie Joan
Title: Perceptions of employees, on the self-management of their Diabetes Mellitus, working in selected industries in Cape Town
Supervisor: Prof K Jooste
MFUNDISI, Zama *
Title: The role of Professional Nurses in promoting a healthy self-esteem in hospitalised, pregnant women with HIV/AIDS in a Maternity Unit in a public hospital in Cape Town
Supervisors: Prof K Jooste; Dr H Vember
MASTER OF SCIENCE
BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
KACHEPE, Prisca **
Title: The possible therapeutic effects of Vindoline on Testicular and Epididymal Function in Diabetesinduced oxidative stress male wistar rats
Supervisors: Prof Oluwafemi Oguntibeju; Dr YG Aboua
MAMPUNYE, Lwando
Title: Mammaprint risk score distribution in breast cancer patients with Brca1/2 mutations
Supervisors: Dr KA Grant; Prof MJ Kotze
MULLAH, Moonira
Title: A survey of the working environment of Medical Technologists in South Africa
Supervisor: Dr KA Grant; Mrs J Hind
MUTEPFE, Brighton
Title: A molecular-based analysis of the Antibiotic Biosynthetic potential of selected Marine Micromonosporaceae Speciesa
Supervisors: Dr M Le Roes-Hill; Dr B Kirby-Mccullough
RADIOGRAPHY
ADOMAKO, Isaac Agyekum
Title: Radiology imaging equipment and accessories as possible fomites of nosocomial pathogens
Supervisors: Prof P Engel-Hills; Mrs D Venter; Prof E Sampane-Donkor
CHETTY, Seshree
Title: The determination of the need for after-hours Diagnostic Radiological Reporting in Emergency Departments
Supervisors: Mr A Speelman; Mrs D Venter
DANIELS, Edwin Ralph *
Title: Measurement of Radiation
Doses to patients undergoing routine X-Ray Examinations in Windhoek, Namibia to develop Diagnostic Reference Levels
Supervisors: Ms F Davidson; Mr A Speelman
DOCTOR
RADIOGRAPHY
HUDSON, Lizel Sandra Ann
Title: Teaching and learning threshold concepts in radiation physics for professional practice
Supervisors: Prof P Engel-Hills; Prof C Winberg
KEMP, Merlisa Claudia
Title: Ultrasound investigation of risk factors for Extracranial Vascular Pathology in patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Supervisors: Prof P Engel-Hills; Prof S Janse van Rensburg; Prof M Kotze
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
ALABI, Toyin Dorcas
Title: Effect of Anchomanes
Difformis Extract on Biochemical and Histological Parameters in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes and Diabetic complications
Supervisors: Prof OO Oguntibeju; Dr NL Brooks
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences
DOCTOR OF RADIOGRAPHY
LIZEL SANDRA ANN HUDSON (NÉE SMIDT) SUPERVISOR
A/Prof Penelope Engel-Hills
CO-SUPERVISOR
Prof Christine Winberg
TITLE: TEACHING AND LEARNING THRESHOLD CONCEPTS IN RADIATION PHYSICS FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Through the theoretical lenses of Legitimation Code Theory’s Semantics dimension and the Threshold Concept Framework, the study examines teaching and learning threshold concepts in radiation physics; an underpinning knowledge area for safe radiation therapy practice. The study addresses the challenges and complexities associated with teaching and learning threshold concepts. The main and original contribution of the study comes from the translation device developed that demonstrates the use of epistemic semantic gravity to unpack threshold concepts in the first-year radiation physics curriculum. The findings show that students’ mastery of threshold concepts in radiation physics is critical for safe and accurate practice.
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences
DOCTOR OF RADIOGRAPHY
MERLISA CLAUDIA KEMP
SUPERVISOR
Prof Penelope Engel-Hills
EXTERNAL SUPERVISORS
Prof Susan J Van Rensburg; Prof Maritha Kotze
TITLE: ULTRASOUND INVESTIGATION OF RISK FACTORS FOR EXTRACRANIAL VASCULAR PATHOLOGY IN PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Cerebral hypoperfusion and impaired cerebral venous drainage are reported to be risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS). Furthermore, lifestyle and biochemistry have significant effects on the brain and vascular system. This study used ultrasound to investigate risk factors for extracranial vascular disease in patients with MS. The major neck vessels were scanned to determine patency, carotid intima media thickness, carotid artery cross-sectional diameters, internal jugular vein cross-sectional area, stenosis, occlusions and abnormal blood flow patterns. Several significant positive and negative associations between extracranial vascular ultrasound variables and genetic, lifestyle, biochemical and vascular factors, as well as MS disability were demonstrated in this study. Four novel MS findings associated with vascular haemodynamics and anatomy were uncovered in this study. Further studies are needed to establish the clinical relevance of these new findings.
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
Faculty of Health and Wellness
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
TOYIN DORCAS ALABI
Master of Science
SUPERVISOR
Prof Oluwafemi O Oguntibeju
CO-SUPERVISOR
Dr Nicole L Brooks
TITLE:
EFFECT
OF ANCHOMANES DIFFORMIS EXTRACT ON BIOCHEMICAL AND
HISTOLOGICAL
PARAMETERS IN STREPTOZOTOCIN-INDUCED DIABETES AND DIABETIC COMPLICATIONS
This study investigated the ameliorative effects of Anchomanes difformis leaves in diabetes and diabetic complications using an animal model. The study focused on the impact of oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in diabetes and the development of diabetic complications. Anchomanes difformis significantly reduced hyperglycemia and attenuated diabetic complications of the liver, heart, kidney and reproductive dysfunctions via enhanced antioxidant status and modulated inflammatory and apoptotic response. This study presents a novel and natural therapy agent that could be useful in the management of diabetes and diabetic complications.
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences
DEAN’S MEDAL RECIPIENT
SIMONÈ BOEHME
BSc Diagnostic Radiography
Simoné Boehme lives in Durbanville in the Western Cape. She attended Stellenberg High School and matriculated in 2015. She was privileged to receive honorary colours in culture after the Stellenberg Girls Choir won first place at the World Choir Games twice in her high school career. In 2016, she started the BSc Diagnostic Radiography degree at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and graduated (summa cum laude) in December 2019, with an average of 86%.
Simonè was the floor manager at Spectra Stationers from high school up until the end of her Radiography studies, working there most weekends and every vacation.
Simonè is currently completing her community service year at Karl Bremer Hospital in Bellville. She is also a member of a NGO called Project Braveheart, a non-bullying campaign, where she assists in her free time.
MEDALS
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
Faculty of Health and Wellness
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MEDAL RECIPIENT
HEINRI VAN ZYL
BSc Diagnostic Radiography
Heinri van Zyl hails from Worcester in the Western Cape. He matriculated from Worcester Gymnasium High School in 2003. He qualified as a pilot in 2009, and obtained the South African Civil Aviation Authority Commercial Pilots license, which he passed with distinction.
In 2016, Heinri enrolled at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology for the BSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography, and obtained his degree (summa cum laude) in December 2019, with an average of 91%.
Heinri is currently a community service radiographer at Tygerberg Academic Hospital.
Other highlights: Heinri obtained the Commercial Pilots Licence with Instructor’s rating. He worked as Flight Instructor for Worcester Flying Club. He was a navigation expert volunteer with Search and Rescue, where he helped with numerous rescues and body recoveries. He was also a pilot at Skydive Robertson.
His personal motto is, ‘Life isn’t always easy, but it’s always beautiful’.
ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
DIPLOMA
AGRICULTURE
BOCHELETSANE, Rehlokometse
MNYULU, Msa
NGEMNTU, Nikilitha
CONSUMER SCIENCE IN FOOD & NUTRITION
BARKER, Roscoe Luther
DAVISON, Abigail Taryn Badham
NZAOU, Ganicette Berengere Helencia
SISWANA, Bulumko Ntsika
VAN ROOY, Linadre
VENA, Sipokazi
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NTSHOKO, Yolanda
NATURE CONSERVATION
BOOYSEN, Julia
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT
MAARMAN, Felicia
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
BEZA, Aviwe
BOTILE, Likhona Vanessa
FERNANDES, Anderson Andre Famorosa
JIBHA, Odwa
KABANGU, Sara
MANGCO, Akhona Anita
MATOMELA, Sihle
MATSOSO, Palesa
THAFENI, Amanda
XOTHONGO, Zandile
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences Faculty of Applied
BIOTECHNOLOGY
DLABONGO, Rejoice Noxolo
GUMENKE, Khanya
MASAMBA, Mike Mthulisi
MBARA, Noziphiwo
MOFOKA, Lerato Mpho
NDLEBE, Nande Siphiwo
NGEMA, Happiness Olwethu
SINYANYA, Sinazo
STEMELA, Natashia
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MADIKANE, Nosiphelo
MNGXOZANA, Bulela
SESELO, Siyavuya Simnikiwe
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
ERFORT, Victoria
MALIWA, Silindokuhle
MAXHWELE, Qagamba
PAULSEN, Brett Darryl
HORTICULTURE
DAVIDSE, Ashleigh
LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY
NYALUNGA, Gloria
NATURE CONSERVATION
VAYISE, Kuhle
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
CHEMISTRY
HACENE, Imene
MASHUMI, Nosithembiso
MZIMKHULU, Malerato
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
MGIJIMA, Mzonqaba
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
JANSEN VAN VUUREN, Nikita **
PIETERSE, Tyro-Leen Kaylinn *
OCEANOGRAPHY
GOEIMAN, John-Charles Peter VANTO, Nkosazana
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE
OCEANOGRAPHY
Maurer, Kyle Piers
Title: Factors Influencing the Biomass and Distribution of Sago Pondweed, Stuckenia Pectinata at a Temporarily Open/ Closed Estuary, Zandvlei, Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisors: Dr D Walker; Prof K Findlay
MASTER OF AGRICULTURE
KHUMALO, Mholi
Title: Effect of Planting Density and Nitrogen Application on Grain Quality and Yield of Three Barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.) Ciltivars Planted in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
Supervisor: Dr M Fanadzo
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Applied Sciences
MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCES CHEMISTRY
CHANSA, Lumbala Jenny
Title: Synthesis and Characterisation of Au/Tio2 Composites for PlasmonEnhanced Visible Light Driven
Photocatalytic Degradation of Reactive Orange 16 Dye
Supervisors: Dr TP Mthethwa; Prof S Mhlanga; Dr N Nombona
KWEZA, Motuli
Title: Heavy Metals in Soil and Vegetables of Allotment Gardens in the Cape Town Environment
Supervisor: Dr M Fanadzo
ODOUNGA ODOUNGA, Jean Eudes *
Title: Synthon Formation in Inclusion Compounds of Phenylsuccinic Acid Supervisor: Prof NB Bathori
SIGWINTA, Mawande **
Title: Ethylene-1-Octene Elastomers: Molecular Structure Characterisation using Advanced Analytical Techniques
Supervisors: Dr F Wewers; Prof H Pasch
MASTER OF CONSERVATION SCIENCE
SCHNETLER, Andrea Kim
Title: Medium and Large Mammal
Community Assemblages across City of Cape Town Nature Reserves
Supervisors: Dr FGT Radloff; Prof MJ O’Riain
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
FRU, Winston **
Title: Copper and Zinc In Water, Sediment and Gastropods in the Harbours of Cape Town Metropole, South Africa
Supervisors: Prof JP Odendaal; Prof RG Snyman
MANGWANA, Noluxabiso
Title: The in vitro faecal evaluation of prebiotic effects of rooibos phenolic compounds on the gut microbiota of the vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
Supervisors: Dr R Mundembe; Prof J Muller
MASTER
OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
SHAKHANE, Bokang David
Title: Accumulation of Selected Nutrients and Heavy Metals in the Kubelu River Catchment, Mokhotlong, Lesotho
Supervisors: Dr N Malaza; Dr Ll Sibali
MASTER OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE
FABER, Richard James
Title: Vegetative growth and alkaloid concentration of Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E Br. In response to different soilless growing media and fertigation regimes in hydroponics
Supervisor: Prof CP Laubscher
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
CHEMISTRY
AKHARAME, Michael Ovbare
Title: Novel ß-FeOOH/polymeric composites for remediation of wastewater
Supervisors: Prof BO Opeolu; Prof SO Fatoki
AWE, Adetunji Ajibola
Title: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Diep and Plankenburg rivers and Potential Remediation using Charred Vitis vinifera (Grape) Leaf Litter
Supervisors: Prof BO Opeolu; Prof OS Fatoki; Dr VA Jackson; Prof RG Snyman
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
ADETUNJI, Adewole Tomiwa
Title: Impact of cover crop species, termination stage and termination method on soil nitrogen, organic carbon and enzyme activities
Supervisors: Prof F Lewu; Dr R Mulidzi; Dr B Ncube
MUDUMBI, John Baptist Nzukisi
Title: Phytomedicinal Products as a Source of Perfluoroalkyl Compound
Intake in South Africa
Supervisors: Prof SKO Ntwampe; Prof TE Matsha
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHEMISTRY
MICHAEL OVBARE AKHARAME SUPERVISORS
Prof Beatrice Opeolu; Prof Olalekan Fatoki
TITLE: NOVEL SS-FeOOH/POLYMERIC COMPOSITES FOR REMEDIATION OF WASTEWATER
Michael Ovbare Akharame synthesised novel beta-iron oxyhydroxide/polyamide nanocomposites for the remediation of organics from synthetic and real wastewaters. Operational challenges previously identified with the use of the bare nanoparticles and some of its composites were eliminated. Effective treatment of the wastewaters was carried out through a catalytic ozonation process. The phenols and intermediates analyses was achieved using LCMS-TOF. Novel intermediates were identified and the degradation pathways described for both analytes. The eco-friendliness of the treated water was assessed using toxicity assays. The research produced three DHET accredited journal articles, a book chapter and conference proceedings.
TITLE: POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAHS) IN THE DIEP AND PLANKENBURG RIVERS AND POTENTIAL REMEDIATION USING CHARRED VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) LEAF LITTER
Adetunji Awe completed his first degree at Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria. He obtained his Masters degree from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Adetunji’s thesis reports on the levels of 16 priority pollutants – polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in environmental matrices (water, sediments and plants), obtained from the Diep and Plankenburg Rivers in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. He produced and explored the use of low-cost high surface area activated carbons for the remediation of PAHs from aqueous matrices. The outputs of the study include two published articles, and national and international conference presentations.
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
Faculty of Applied
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
ADEWOLE TOMIWA ADETUNJI SUPERVISOR
Prof Francis Lewu
CO-SUPERVISORS
Dr Reckson Mulidzi; Dr Bongani Ncube
TITLE: IMPACT OF COVER CROP SPECIES, TERMINATION STAGE AND TERMINATION METHOD ON SOIL NITROGEN, ORGANIC CARBON AND ENZYME ACTIVITIES
Adewole Adetunji obtained an MTech Agriculture at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in 2015. To mitigate the rapid deteriorating effects of climate change on agricultural soils, sustainable crop and soil management practice are suddenly becoming popular all over the world. Adewole examined the short-term effect of cover crop species and management on soil chemical and enzyme activity under greenhouse and field conditions. The study showed that cover crops and growth termination stages have greater impact on soil chemical and enzyme activities, which included ß-glucosidase, phosphatase and urease, than termination methods. The study suggests that cover crop quality (C:N ratio) and termination stages should be considered when selecting management methods that improve soil fertility. The study constitutes a new report on national and global understandings of the integration of different cover crop and management practices in a single consolidated research, and therefore extends our knowledge of the appropriate soil fertility management practices in the grape-based farming system of the Western Cape Province.
His research work resulted in five publications, including a book chapter and four articles in accredited journals. He also presented his research work at two international conferences, and received the best paper award at one.
Faculty of Applied Sciences
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
JOHN BAPTIST NZUKIZI MUDUMBI SUPERVISOR
Prof SKO Ntwampe
CO-SUPERVISOR
Prof Tandi E Matsha
TITLE:
BIOACCUMULATION OF PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES IN AFRICAN MARIGOLD (TAGETES ERECTA L.) USED FOR DIABETES MELLITUS
MANAGEMENT AND IN DIABETIC SERUM OF A SOUTH AFRICAN POPULATION
John Baptist Nzukizi Mudumbi was born in Bukavu, South-Kivu Province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He matriculated from Nyamokola High School in 1996. During the same year, he enrolled at ISP-Bukavu (l’Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Bukavu) where he obtained a Diploma in Education, applied in Geography and Natural Sciences in 1999. He has taught both at primary and high school levels in Bukavu, DRC. In 2006, he enrolled at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), and obtained a National Diploma in Environmental Management in 2008. In 2009, he completed a Bachelor of Technology degree in Environmental Management at the same university. He was awarded a Master of Technology degree in Environmental Management by the CPUT in 2013. He also completed a certificate in Environmental Law from the University of Pretoria in 2014. In May 2013, he enrolled for his doctoral degree in Environmental Health. His research identified and highlighted the potential of a local used medicinal plant, the African marigold, as a potential source of Perfluoroalkyl substances intake in South Africa. Five scientific articles have resulted from his research, of which four have been published in DHET-accredited journals, and one is currently under review. He has authored and co-authored a number of other peer-reviewed scientific papers in international journals, and has presented his work at local and international conferences. During his tenure as a postgraduate student, he was awarded a merit scholarship from the National Research Foundation of South Africa. He has previously worked as a student assistant, student tutor, part-time lecturer, and lecturer, and has supervised and co-supervised several Environmental Management and Biotechnology in-service training students from CPUT for their mini-research projects.
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Education 25 JUNE 2020
DIPLOMA IN GRADE R TEACHING
KOTI, Lusanda
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION: FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MDEKAZI, Lubabalo
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION
FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CORNELISSEN, Aldrin Marshall
KHUZWAYO, Ezra Sakhiseni
SIBOYEBOYI, Mashudu
SOMDAKA, Nokulunga THEMBANI, Xolisani
BACCALAUREUS
EDUCATIONIS
GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
FOUNDATION PHASE
JANSEN, Joy
MARITZ, Elektra Andrea
MGOGOSHE, Yolisa Rosemary NONKALA, Anelisa
NTAMO, Roseline Ntombizanele PEGRAM, Carley Faith
SWARTZ, Chaneal Anne
TYHALI, Sindiswa
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR PHASE
DAVIDS, Chante
WELILE, Nolufefe
SPECIALISATION
MAQHINA, Luthando
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHING
ANDIPATIN, Shan-Li Savanna
BEUKES, Veronique Amy-Lee
BOSMAN, Marè
DAVIDS, Meagan
DU TOIT, Elvina Cheryl-Lee
HENDRICKS, Amina
HEUVEL, Demi
ISAACS, Courtney
OLIVIER, Shana Yolin
PATEL, Taahirah
PEDRO, Carly Maczeen
RIDDLES, Amber Elize
RINQUEST, Zeenith
SONDAY, Humairaa
VAN SCHOOR, Chantè
WEBB, Jamie Leigh
WILLIAMS, Tayla-Ann
INTERMEDIATE PHASE TEACHING
BARON, Kimberleigh Jèmaine
NIEMAND, Michelle-Marie
VAN EEDEN, Elsje
SENIOR PHASE & FURTHER
EDUCATION TRAINING TEACHING
CLAASSEN, Romano Austin Bradley
LEBENYA, Tlholohelo Samantha
LEKHETHA, Hopolang Innocent
MXINWA, Bulelwa Nitty
TENDE, Thandiswa
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS (HONOURS)
TEACHING AND LEARNING
PAULSE, Noerbie
MASTER OF EDUCATION
BENJAMIN, Juan
Title: E-Mentoring as a Platform for the Development of Novice Teacher Competencies at a Rural School in the Western Cape
Supervisors: Prof Y Sayed; Prof Azeem Badroodien
BUZUZI, Addlight Ngonidzashe
Title: Mathematics Teachers’ Integration of Technology for Pedagogical Use in a Less Affluent High School in the Western Cape
Supervisor: Prof A Chigona
CONNELLY, Alisa Sally
Title: The Nature of Reflective Practice in Grade R
Supervisors: Dr C Mosito; Dr N Shaik
ELIAS, Loren Caron
Title: The Role of Self-Regulation in the Development of Computer Literacy at a Vocational College in the Western Cape
Supervisor: Dr C Livingston
NONKONANA, Thulisa Gloria
Title: Strategies used by the School Management Team in Managing Learners’ Late Coming in a Cape Town High School
Supervisor: Dr C Kwenda
Faculty of Education DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
NOFEMELA, Fundiswa
Title: The Effect of Kaizen-Based Training on the Work-Readiness of Graduates from South African Universities of Technology Supervisor: Prof C Winberg
TUNJERA, Nyarai
Title: Teacher Educators’ Instructional Strategies in Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Teach with Digital Technology in the 21st Century Supervisor: Prof A Chigona
DOCTORATES AWARDED
Faculty of Education
DOCTORATE IN EDUCATION
FUNDISWA NOFEMELA
SUPERVISOR
Prof Chris Winberg
TITLE: THE EFFECT OF KAIZEN-BASED TRAINING ON THE WORK-READINESS OF GRADUATES FROM SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
This doctoral study evaluated an educational intervention known as the Employability Improvement Programme. This intervention was supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and was intended to improve the work-readiness of University of Technology students. The study found that the programme supported students’ acquisition of interpersonal skills and dispositions towards work-readiness, but skills that were related to workplace relations in context, professional values, and a sense of a broader contribution to society were largely absent. The study recommended that longer-term, more integrated and better contextualised forms of training are necessary for attaining work-readiness in the complex South African work context.
Faculty of Business & Management Sciences
DOCTORATE IN EDUCATION
Faculty of Education
NYARAI TUNJERA SUPERVISOR
Prof Agnes Chigona
TITLE: TEACHER EDUCATORS’ INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN PREPARING PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS TO TEACH WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE 21ST
CENTURY
The study explored teacher educators’ (TrEd’s) technological-enhanced teaching strategies for 21st century quality teaching and learning. This qualitative study used online surveys, one-on-one semi-structured interviews, observations and focus group interviews to collect data. Both inductive and deductive methods were used to analyse the data collected. The findings revealed that teacher educators’ use of technology is limited, hence the educators lack awareness of the effectiveness of digital tools in their training of teachers. Based on the findings, the candidate developed a model that can be used by teacher educators to teach with technology. Two conference proceedings and two journal articles have already been published from the thesis.
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
BUILDING
BIXA, Athenkosi
FESTUS, Yulin
HANJANA, Mzukisi Cecil
HAUSAMER, Alberto John
JOUBERT, Pierce Llewelyn
KONGOLO, Kerro Marcel
MAGANYA, Pumlani
MOKGOATHI, Khutso
MOROTI, Nyiko Eugene
MTSOTSO, Andisiwe
NGALO, Lethu
NTSIKE, Kabel
NTSIMANGO, Bulelani
RAWUSANA, Bulelani
SOMDAKA, Sakhumzi
THAMBO, Lukhanyo
ZWENI, Luvo
ZWENI, Sinazo
CLOTHING MANAGEMENT
BAILEY, Venecia Berenique
HILL, Khadija Keashall Monique
ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL
ABRAHAMS, Rugayah
ALEXANDRE, Darren Wesley
ANDREWS, Craig Bradley
BADANTSWANA, Khumbudzo
BAILEY, Shannon Megan
BAISITSE, Boikago
BARNES, Jamie Domnic
BARTOLOMEU, Aurea Etianete Brinca
BIYANA, Namhla
BOOI, Nadia
CARLA, Zetu Lubula Kapinga
COSTA, Nuria Ines Augusto Da DANIELS, Angelo Andrew
DIVOKO KOUMBA, Ghisla Daniela Clavine
ELENGA EWE, Franklin Pholsena
FILTANE, Elethu Lutho
FUZILE, Singumzi
GAJULE, Xolani
GIYOSE, Esethu Masibulele
GOMA, Cornelio Zaba
GOMES GUE, Joaquim Isaac
HUGHES, Dylan
HUMAN, Anrique Cedric
KAINE-TAWA, Bettina Darlene Ornella *
KAIRA, Walusungu Maclean
KAKUDI, Mizamo
KALANE, Fodwane Nonhlanhla
KANYETA, Ernest
KAWAYA, Seydou Bandoe Mfwe *
KESE, Apelele
KHIBA, Phikolomzi
KHUSELO, Lindokuhle
KULA, Sihle Christian
KUYINDAMA, Sarah Abiss
LESHILO, Monoshi Rowan
LIETA, Masekabi Innocentia
MAKONCO, Vuyolwethu
MAKUMSHA, Lupho Zanda
MARUDULU, Siyolise
MASILO, Tumelo Anthony
MDZINWA, Patric
MKOLOLO, Tshepo Donald
MLAMLA, Phumla Pamela
MOMBA, Sisipho
MONAKEDI, Kgothatso Moji
MONDI, Lukhanyo
MONGAMELI, Asisipho
MOSES, Marchelle Faith
MPANGELE, Siphosethu
MPAPELA, Siyabulela
MTHEZO, Nonkululeko Nomaliviwe
MTHIMKHULU, Asemahle
MUDLOVO, Fignes Happy
MUKADI, Ndala Jean-Luc
MWETSHENU, Kashala Jeanine
25 JUNE 2020
MZINYATHI, Zusakhe
NGABU, Nkisi Christian
NKAYI, Anathi
NKOSANA, Yonela
NTOYAPHI, Sesethu
NTSENGU, Olwetu
NTSHANI, Nkhensa Andzani
NYAMBI, Kulani Urshla
O’CONNOR, Aiden Ray
OLDMAN, Edward
OZOUAKI OWANGA, Laurene Marie
Stephanie Greta
PIEDT, Juandre Chanelle
PIETERSEN, Nadine Monique
PILANE, Michelle Thobeka
QASHANI, Bandile
SALIE, Abdullah
SAMUELS, Alex
SCHALK, Thokozani
SEKHWELA, Motlewana Desiree
SIGADI, Sinalo
SIWELA, Alen
SOLANI, Siyolise
SOLOMON, Tarryn Chandre
SOLWANDLE, Asandiswa
SVOTWA, Maitaishe Natasha *
SWARTZ, Alistair
TABARO, Bintu
TEKETA, Ndopho
TERBLANCHE, Wilton Charles TOM, Sisanda
TSHABALALA, Mathemba
TSINYANE, Tlotlo
UITHALER, Bevan Bryan Wayne
VAN LOUW, Shuneen
VERMEULEN, James Andrew *
VUKE, Zonele
WILLIAMS, Curby-Lee
WILLIAMS, Justine Thomecia
ZWENI, Nompepho Lulama
ENGINEERING: CIVIL
ABRAHAMS, Brem-Leigh
COLERIDGE, Abdul Wahied
DE JAGER, Regan Riaan
EBRAHIM, Usaamah
LAWRENCE, Dylan Troy
LEKHULENI, Lindeni Immaculate
LOMBE, Youri Katumba
MBOYIYA, Thanduxolo
MCCLARTY-MILLER, James Malcolm
MENTOOR, Bronley Conroy
MFEKA, Samukelo Sakhile
MHLOBO, Lonwabo
MKHIZE, Blessing Nombuso Kholekile
MNQOKOYI, Avela
MTOKONYA, Yamkela
NARAN, Rushda
NGEAMA, Ivo Tjasuvererunije
NTANJANA, Sihle
NXELE, Mihlali Lusanda
SAIET, Salie Mogamat
SAMIE, Edmund
SINGLEE, Stacy Theresa
TWASILE, Sange
WABHENA, Nkululeko Moosa
ZENZILE, Mkhululi
ENGINEERING: COMPUTER SYSTEMS
AUNDU, Joel Mosio
HENDRICKS, Liam Keaton
MATOVU, Paul
MBOLEKWA, Babalwa
MBUMBA, Jose Ambrosio
MSIMANGO, Mandlenkosi
Nhlankanipho
RUSWA, Tatenda
THOMPSON, Kieran James
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment DIPLOMAS
DEGREES
ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL
ARFIN, Sultanur
ARNOLD, Hoosain
ATSON, Daryl Ashwan *
BABA, Lwando *
BEUKES, Leeroy Morne
BIKOUA, Gervais Steven
CONRADIE, Johannes Bernard Zulch
DARRIES, Cleo
DLAMBULO, Onele
DU PLESSIS, Kieran
FALENI, Siphamandla
FIKILE, Vuyiseka
FOLOKWE, Busiswa
FRANS, Marchellino Enrico
FUDUMELE, Sinekamva
GOGODLA, Zethu
GOULD, Alec Robin
HLANGABEZO, Sisa
JACOBS, Conchita Anique *
JELE, Anela
KILI, Aphiwe
KOLISI, Elvin *
MABHOKO, Mbulelo
MALEMA Katleho
MAMPURU, Georgina Tlakale
MANA, Unathi Mawabo
MANDIYANE, Sibulele
MANTO, Nolitha
MASHIANE, Mpostol Peula
MAYONGO, Sindile
MBANDAZAYO, Yolisa
MBEJENI, Anda Siyasanga Somila
MBONO, Luxolo
MDLANGAZI, Sibulele
MDODI, Nosibusiso
MENZIWA, Nasiphi
MGIDI, Sanelise Sangile
MOGASHWA, Mochehu Terrence
MOKHARINYANE, Phozisa Precious
MOLEFE, Dineo
MOLUSI, Molusi Reotshepile
MQINA, Vuyo
MSWANE, Sinalo
MSWELI, Asavela
MTELEKISO, Kwezi
MTSHAWULI, Nontathu
MULEBA, Clovis
MWAMBA, Mpoyi Marc
MXINWA, Andisiwe
NAMATELANA, Zingiswa
NDIKI, Baphiwe Kirima
NICOLAU, Nelson Aristoteles
Pacheco
NKOSI, Lorriane Cebile *
NOFUMBA, Ayanda
NOHASHE, Lindokuhle
NYIRENDA, Thokozire
POPO, Siyamthemba
POSWA, Abongile
POTSHO, Sifiso
SAJINI, Phelokazi
SALUKAZANA, Neliswa
SALUKAZANA, Ntombomthandazo
Lucia
SAM, Lusanda
SAM MOCAMBIQUE JUNIOR, Santana Armando
SBUNZI, Putuma
SHIVAMBU, Hlulani Reason SIGAUQUE, Verecia
SOLDATI, Zanele
TABATA, Lihle Makepeace
TAFENI, Vuyolwethu
TOM, Siyabulela
TU, Khayakazi
VILAKAZI, Siboniso Willie
XONYA, Phiwe
ZENZILE, Samuel
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
ENGINEERING: INDUSTRIAL
AURET, Terblanche De Tarn
BOPAPE, Modikwe Steve
JANSE VAN RENSBURG, Jacobus Sadie
LANGENI, Ayeza Palisa
MATHABA, Makabongwe Hopewell
MAZIBUKO, Mduduzi Nicholas
MGIJIMA, Akha
MOSIMANGO, Peace Marken
NGWEVUSHE, Mbulelo
NORTJE, Divan
PRAKASH, Rajan Fortes
ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL
ABRAHAMS, Moegamat Sabri
BASARDIEN, Uthmaan
CHATERERA, Tatenda
CHAWANE, Ntshuxekani Jubilate
DESAI, Raihaan
DHODA, Ziyaad Yacob
ENGONE MABBYALLAS, Dan Keddy
GOEDEMAN, Shaun Griffin
HAINES, Tyler *
HARTLEY, Uzair
HOGAN, David
JACOBS, Jaydon
JACOBS, Kayla Christen
JACOBS, Lwazi
KESTER, Calvin Julian
KUBAYI, Hosana Jairah
LEBESANA, Katiso
MABILETSA, Lethabo
MAGAMA, Siyamthanda
MARKS, Keagan Carlos
MATARI, Tshifhiwa
MAWELA, Nomvula
MOKGATLE, Bogosi Boitumelo Kgori MONTSANA, Thato
MPHELA, Reitumetse Lloyd
MULALE, Armand Yumba
MVINJELWA, Lutho Kwandile
NGONO, Abongile Wandisile
NJENJE, Nobukho
NTSALAZE, Andisle Wiseman
NYENYE, Phole
PANDOR, Naeem
PEYI, Lindokuhle
PIETERSE, Nico Justine
PRINSLOO, Zandre Lee
SADIE, Eugene Van Dyk
SALUMU, Oteli Elvis
SOMHLOLI, Siviwe
STERKSE, Jeannoise Benite
SUMBANA, Pfunzo
TEKANE, Sello
UTONI, Martin Shoopala
VAN NIEKERK, Luke Joshua
VAN NIEKERK, Warren Ronald
VERMEULEN, Cornelius Janse
WEYERS, Andries Francois
ZWELIBANZI, Siphelo
ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL (MARINE)
ANDRE, Claudio Joao
MATYANA, Sakhumzi
ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL (MECHATRONICS)
BIGGS, Jonathan Norman
CAIRNS, Adrian
DUNCAN, Chad Liam
GOLDFARB, Allan
HERADIEN, Lean Patrick
HLAZO, Luvo
LASSISSI, Aboudou Latif
MABONDA, Zakes Bongani
MAPFUMO, Admire David
MATUBATUBA, Teboho *
MLAHLEKI, Mahoana
MOODIE, Marco Paul
MTHIYANE, Patrick
NANHOU DJONFANG, Valado
RADEBE, Mthokozisi
ROSE-INNES, Matthew Andrew
SCHEEPERS, Gerhardus Francois
SEMENYA, Kgabo Freezer
SEPTEMBER, Veroe Pernell
Emmanuel
TERBLANCHE, Johntay Jeovani
VISSER, Charl Deon
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
CLOTHING MANAGEMENT
KOBE, Anela
MBOTHWE, Siphamandla Charles
NTETA, Nomaphlo
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
ENGAR, Ozair Yunus Ahmed
KOOPMAN, Eugene Gareth
LA MEYER, Dilan
MAGOBIANE, Sibongiseni
SIBANGA, Pumza
ZWENI, Bonginkosi
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (FACILITY MANAGEMENT)
ABRAHAMS, Benervio Jowell-Lee
ARENDSE, Jody Lee
BUTSHINGI, Mfundo
CAKATA, Zimingonapakade Mihlali
DUBA, Luzuko
MAROBELA, Relebogile
MPEKULA, Zomthandazo
NDABA, Songezo
PUNGUZWA, Pelisa
REBE, Boyce Likhaya
SOTOMELA, Bambo
ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL CHRISTIANS, Ellouise Josemene
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
QUANTITY SURVEYING
BANZE, Tullia Kasongo Janet
BUNGE, Sindiswa
DANIEL, Mihle
FOSE, Aphelele
GAMBULA, Zusiphe
GWENTESHE, Nosipho
LETILE, Zikhona
MADOKWE, Tandokuhle Lutho
MALINGA, Thuli Pheladi Gerard
MAVUGAVUNGA, Zimasa
MKIZWANA, Akona
NJOTINI, Azenathi Asive
PAKATI, Vela
SAUL, Sibabalwe
SHAI, Precious Lehlogonolo
SHAPALO, Otiniel Shatilwe
SIFILE, Sinoxolo
SURVERYING
MBEWANA, Mbuyiselo
MASTER OF CONSTRUCTION
ADISA, Solomon Oluwaseun
Title: Framework to Improve the Safety of University Student Housing Facilities in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
Supervisors: Dr F Simpeh; Dr JA Fapohunda
NDUKUBA, Samuel Nnadoziem
Title: Framework to Enhance Engineering Undergraduates
Entrepreneurial Education towards Sustainability of Employment in South Africa
Supervisors: Dr JA Fapohunda; Mr X Nghona
OWOHA, Faith
Title: The Influence of a Green Building Concept on the Value of a Building
Supervisor: Dr F Simpeh; Dr JA Fapohunda
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
DOUANLA, Morelle Merlina Ngandjou *
Title: Photocatalytoc disinfection of patulin contaminated apply juice using titania
Supervisors: Prof SKO Ntwampe; Dr C Razanamahandry
HEUVEL, Whitney **
Title: Effect of precursor anion in alcohol/water solutions during hydro/ solvothermal synthesis on cobalt oxide morphology
Supervisor: A/Prof V Fester
HLABA, Aviwe *
Title: Process optimisation and environmental assessment of municipal solid waste conversion to liquid fuels and/ or chemicals
Supervisors: Dr AO Osibote; A/Prof OO Oyekola Mr AM Rabiu
MBOKO, Yhab Romy
Title: Nickel ammonium thiosulphate leaching of gold from waste mobile phone printed circuit boards
Supervisors: Mr M Aziz; Prof TV Ojumu
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
MONCHO, Tlotlanga
Title: Potential toxic element in the soil of a closed metalliferous ore mine
Supervisors: Prof E Fosso-Kankeu; Ms I Erdogan
MORRIS, Bradley Gareth
Title: The removal of anionic surfantant from commercial laundry wastewater with reverse osmosis membrane
Supervisors: Mr M Aziz; Prof SKO Ntwampe
NKONGOLO, Etienne Beya *
Title: Passive treatment of acid mine drainage using South African coal fly ash in a column reactor
Supervisors: Prof TV Ojumu; Prof Leslie Petrik
RAHMAN, Mohammed
Title: A performance and energy evaluation of a dye drawn forward osmosis system for the textile industry
Supervisors: Prof M Sheldon; Dr D De Jager
SOKA, Ongama *
Title: Process Optimisation and techno-economic assessment of the slow pyrolysis of corn-stover Supervisor: A/Prof OO Oyekola
TCHONO DEPGNI, Flash Colombe **
Title: Reuse of treated textile effluent from cobalt oxide and sulphate radical advance oxidation process
Supervisors: Prof V Fester; Dr A Patnaik
CIVIL ENGINEERING
LOKE, Maphole Emelly **
Title: Standard Protocols for Restoring Heritage Cementing Materials
Supervisors: Dr K Pallav; Prof R Haldenwang
MBODI, Tony Ngoy *
Title: Performance Assessment of Recycled Alum Sludge in the Treatment of Textile Industry Effluent in South Africa
Supervisors: Mr C Muanda; Dr PJ Welz
MOHAJANE, Tsepang Mabasia
Title: Effect of Round Orifice Aspect Ratios on Non-Newtonian Fluid
Discharge from Tanks
Supervisors: Prof R Haldenwang; Ms M Khahledi
MUIANGA, Sabaka Mutuizuizue Libombo **
Title: The Influence Of Economic Factors on South Africa’s Civil Engineering Consulting Firms
Supervisors: Mr CJ Nel; Prof R Haldenwang
NTSHOKO, Anges Zintle **
Title: Low cost pineapple peel biosorbent for the removal of aqueous cobalt from textile wastewater effluent
Supervisor: Prof VG Fester
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MDIBI, Lusanda Lunica
Title: A Land-based HF transmitter for ionaspheric propagation studies using superDARN
Supervisors: Prof M Kosch (SANSA); Prof R Van Zyl
NDJEWEL KENDECK, Clement
Title: Fault ride-through capability of multi-pole permanent magnet synchronous generator for wind energy conversion system
Supervisor: Dr AK Raji
OPEOLU, Victory Oluwadamilare **
Title: Analysis and characterisation of a closed-loop control system for laser cooling and trapping experiment
Supervisor: Dr K Govender
PIETERS, Willem Diederick **
Title: Monitoring, protection and voltage control of parallel power transformers baed on IEC-61850-9-2 process bus
Supervisors: Prof R Tzoneva; Dr S Krishnamurthy
RAMOS, Toriq
Title: Ultrasonic cleaning line walker for high voltage power line insulators
Supervisors: Mr J Wheeler; Dr AK Raji
SHOWERS, Obu Sam
Title: Enhanced frequency regulation functionality of grid connection PV system
Supervisor: Dr AK Raji
TSHOLOBA, Mziwamadoda
Timothy **
Title: Technical and economic feasibility of high renewables penetration in municipal electricity network
Supervisor: Dr AK Raji
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
BOOYSEN, Theo-Neal Willando
Jade
Title: Microstructural effects on properties of additively manufactured Inconel 625 and 718
Supervisor: Dr O Nemraoui
DRIVER, Nicole Andrea
Title: Assessment and development of de-orbiting technology for nanosatellites
Supervisor: Prof G J Oliver
JANTJIES, Busiswa Tracey
Title: The influence of rotational speeds in the Friction Stir Welding of 6082-T6 aluminium alloy joints
Supervisor: Dr V Msomi
MBANGU KATENDE, Landry
Title: Application of mass and energy balances to determine coal, air required and flue gas flow rates in a power plant
Supervisors: Prof G Oliver; Mr M Petersen
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
AZIZ, Mujahid
Title: Removal of natural steroid hormones using nanofiltration/reverse osmosis membranes in the treatment of municipal membrane bioreactor effluent
Supervisor: Prof TV Ojumu
HUTCHINSON, Ucrecia Faith
Title: Biochemical processes for Balsamic-styled vinegar Engineering
Supervisors: Prof SKO Ntwampe; Dr N Jolly; Dr H Du Plessis
MPONGWANA, Ncumisa
Title: Metabolic network modelling of nitrification and denitrification under cyanogenic conditions
Supervisors: Prof SKO Ntwampe; Dr B Chidi
NGONGANG, Maxwell Mewa
Title: System Design For Production of Biopreservatives from Yeasts for Reduction of Fruit and Beverage Spoilage Organisms
Supervisors: Prof SKO Ntwampe; Dr NP Jolly; Dr HW Du Plessis
NJOYA, Mahomet
Title: Anaerobic digestion of high strength wastewater in high rate anaerobic bioreactor systems
Supervisors: Prof SKO Ntwampe; Dr M Basitere
TAIWO, Abiola Ezekiel
Title: Application of bioprocesssupercritical fluid extraction techniques in the production and recovery of selected bio-products
Supervisor: Prof TV Ojumu
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
BEN HAMAD, Khilid Abobaker
Mohamed
Title: Fuel Cell Power Conditioning
Multiphase Converter for 1400 VDC
Megawatts Stacks
Supervisor: Prof MT Khan
DAVIDS, Vernon Pete
Title: Design and Implementation of an Integrated Solar Panel Antenna for Small Satellites
Supervisor: Prof R Lehmensiek
GROENEWALD, Barend Bernhardus
Johannes
Title: Sustainable Off-Grid Electricity
Supply using a LTE Communication
Model for Rural Towns in South Africa
Supervisors: Prof MT Khan; Dr V Balyan
DOCTORATES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
MUJAHID AZIZ SUPERVISOR
Prof TV Ojumu
TITLE: REMOVAL OF NATURAL STEROID HORMONES FROM MUNICIPAL MBR EFFLUENT USING UF/NF/RO MEMBRANES
Mujahid Aziz is a Lecturer at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, who hails from the Strand, Western Cape. His doctoral research focused on the design, development and commissioning of a UF/NF/RO pilot-plant coupled adjacently to a full-scale UF-MBR system, at a Municipal Waste Water Treatment Works (MWWTWs), in the City of Cape Town. The view was to remove inorganics, 17ß-estradiol (E2) and Testosterone (T) from MWWTWs, such that the pilot plant can potentially be used for indirect water recycling application. The findings from his thesis provided an understanding of pilot plant design and prediction of levels of the steroid hormones. The study provided a strong basis for improvement of the performance of the City’s treatment plants. His study is in alignment with CPUT’s RTI Blueprint for 2022 and the South African National Development Plan (NDP) for 2030. His thesis produced five articles in DHET-accredited publications.
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UCRECIA FAITH HUTCHINSON
MTech: Chemical Engineering
SUPERVISOR
Prof SKO Ntwampe
CO-SUPERVISORS
Dr NP Jolly; Dr HW Du Plessis
TITLE: BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES FOR BALSAMIC-STYLED VINEGAR ENGINEERING
Ucrecia Faith Hutchinson was born in Mpumalanga, in the Nkomazi region in 1991. She obtained a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering cum laude at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2017. The subject of her doctoral thesis was based on the application of several process augmentation techniques with the primary aim of improving the Balsamic-styled vinegar fermentation process and the quality of the final product. The study successfully applied two cell immobilization techniques which included the cell entrapment technique in Ca-alginate beads and the adsorption technique on corncobs and oak wood chips. Other process augmentation techniques such as agitation and aeration were successfully studied while also computing the oxygen mass transfer kinetics for a more profound understanding of the fermentation process. The application of this research by the industry can provide an alternative outlet for sub-standard quality wine grapes while also providing job opportunities and improving the bioeconomy of South Africa. The outputs of this research were one conference proceeding, one review article, and three full articles published in DHET-accredited journals.
DOCTORATES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
NCUMISA MPONGWANA SUPERVISOR
Prof SKO Ntwampe CO-SUPERVISORS
Dr EI Omodanisi; Dr BS Chidi
TITLE: METABOLIC NETWORK MODELLING OF NITRIFICATION AND DENITRIFICATION UNDER CYANOGENIC CONDITIONS
Ncumisa Mpongwana was born in Tsolo in the Eastern Cape; and completed high school at Oscar Mpetha High in Nyanga East, Cape Town in 2008. She obtained a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering cum laude at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2016. She enrolled for a Doctor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering in 2017, with the title of the thesis being metabolic network modelling of nitrification and denitrification under cyanogenic conditions. The application of metabolic network modelling in wastewater treatment enables appropriate regulation of biological processes at a cellular level to facilitate an understanding of the microbial community in the wastewater treatment plants, especially nutrient removal. This work provided a sustainable solution to the challenges associated with operating biological processes for wastewater treatment under free cyanide-laden conditions due to inhibitory effects of cyanide towards nutrient removal processes. The outcome of this study were two conference proceedings, and three full articles in DHET-accredited journals.
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
MAXWELL MEWA NGONGANG
SUPERVISOR
Prof SKO Ntwampe
CO-SUPERVISORS
Dr NP Jolly; Dr HW Du Plessis
TITLE: SYSTEM DESIGN FOR PRODUCTION OF BIOPRESERVATIVES FROM YEASTS FOR REDUCTION OF FRUIT AND BEVERAGE SPOILAGE ORGANISMS
Maxwell Mewa Ngongang was born in Bangwa, in the West region of Cameroon. He obtained a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering cum laude at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2016. The subject of his thesis was based on the design of a bioprocess engineering system to produce biopreservatives from wild yeasts for control of fruit and beverage spoilage organisms. The study successfully achieved the isolation of three wild yeasts (Candida pyralidae Y1117, Pichia kluyveri Y1125 and Pichia kluyveri Y1164), isolated from fermented morula juice and fresh shiraz juice, with antimicrobial properties against more than six spoilage organisms. The application of these biopreservation agents will help reduce losses of some agricultural produce, amounting to about R50 billion per annum in South Africa. Furthermore, grape pomace, a cheaply available resource, was used as a fermentation medium for the biopreservatives production, with bioenergetic data also being obtained during biopreservatives production in grape pomace extract medium. The outputs of the research were one conference proceeding, one book chapter, and three full articles in DHET-accredited journals.
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
MAHOMET
NJOYA
SUPERVISOR
Prof SKO Ntwampe
CO-SUPERVISOR
Dr Moses Basitere
TITLE: ANAEROBIC DIGESTION OF HIGH STRENGTH WASTEWATER IN HIGH RATE ANAEROBIC BIOREACTOR SYSTEMS: CASE OF POULTRY SLAUGHTERHOUSE WASTEWATER
(PSW)
Mahomet Njoya was born in Yaounde, in the capital city of Cameroon. He enrolled for a Chemical Engineering course at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2013, obtained his Bachelor degree in 2016, and completed a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (cum laude) in 2017. His doctoral research identified and addressed operational challenges crippling the performance of high rate anaerobic treatment of high strength wastewater, specifically poultry slaughterhouse wastewater (PSW). These challenges included the poor selection of suitable packing materials for high rate anaerobic bioreactor underdrain systems, the entrapment of biogas in anaerobic granular beds, the poor distribution of substrate to the biomass in high rate anaerobic systems, the lack of predictability of the quality of the PSW from minimum water quality assessment parameters. These shortcomings were addressed through the development of a series of analysis methods geared towards determining the suitability of packing materials; the development of correlations relating water quality assessments parameters towards their characterisation and the minimisation of required analyses; and the adoption of a new bioreactor configuration for enhanced treatment of high strength wastewater. The performance of this new configuration outperformed highly acclaimed existing technologies such as the EGSB and the SGBR. Subsequently, the performance of down-flow high rate anaerobic bioreactors was modelled to predict its efficiency and plant footprint. This doctoral research resulted in two DHET-accredited articles and two book chapters.
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
ABIOLA EZEKIEL TAIWO SUPERVISORS
Prof SKO Ntwampe; Dr M Basitere
TITLE: APPLICATION OF BIOPROCESS-SUPERCRITICAL FLUID EXTRACTION TECHNIQUES IN THE PRODUCTION AND RECOVERY OF SELECTED
BIO-PRODUCTS
Abiola Ezekiel Taiwo is a lecturer at Landmark University Omuaran, Nigeria. He holds BTech and MSc degrees in Chemical Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology and Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, respectively. He was awarded the NRF-TWAS African Renaissance Doctoral Fellowship in 2016 for doctoral study at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. His thesis focused on the application of high pressure technology, specifically, supercritical carbon dioxide, CO2, to recover some bioproducts: ethanol, acetoin and vanillin from their fermentation broths Abiola’s thesis provided for the first time the technical feasibility base case data that may be useful for development and design of these processes on industrial scale. His research demonstrated the possibility of integrating bioprocess operation with high pressure technology for efficient recovery bioproducts that are safe for food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and medical application. His doctoral research won the TWAS-Elsevier Foundation Sustainability Case Studies Competition award in 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The output from his thesis includes four accredited journals, two book chapters, and four international conference publications.
DOCTORATES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
KHILID ABOBAKER MOHAMED BEN HAMAD
SUPERVISOR
Prof MT Khan
TITLE: FUEL CELL POWER CONDITIONING MULTIPHASE CONVERTER FOR 1400 VDC MEGAWATTS STACKS
Multilevel inverters are getting more popularity and attractiveness as compared to conventional inverters in high voltage and high-power applications. These inverters are suitable for harmonic mitigation in high-power applications, whereby switching devices are unable to function at high switching frequencies. For a given application, the choice of appropriate multilevel topology and its control scheme are not defined, and depend on various engineering compromises. This research focused on the three-level diode clamped inverters.
The aim was to model and control a three-level diode clamped inverter for the grid connection of a megawatt fuel cell stack. The designed system considered a 1.54 MW plant operating 1400V DC proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack, and a 1.26 MW three-level diode clamped inverter with a nominal voltage of 600 V and a LCL filter which is designed to reduce harmonics and meet the standards such as IEEE 519 and IEC 61000-3-6. The inverter control scheme comprised voltage and current regulators to provide a good power factor and satisfy synchronisation requirements with the grid. The frequency and phase are synchronised with those of the grid through a phase locked loop. The developed system performed very well with a low total harmonic distortion of about 0.35% for the voltage and 0.19% for the current.
Four peer reviewed journal and international conference publications emanated from this research.
AND DEGREES AWARDED DOCTORATES
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
VERNON PETE DAVIDS
SUPERVISOR
Prof R Lehmensiek
TITLE: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED SOLAR PANEL ANTENNA FOR SMALL SATELLITES
Vernon Pete Davids’ thesis focused on the design of an integrated solar panel antenna for use on low Earth orbit satellites. Solar panels, sensors and antennas all compete for a surface area on the satellite, and this is specifically relevant to small satellites, such as CubeSats. The purpose of this research was to combine the antenna and the solar panel functionality as a single component; thus, optimally utilising the satellite’s surface area. This was achieved by using an optically transparent rectangular dielectric resonator antenna made of ceramic glass on top of a triple-junction gallium arsenide solar cell. Several dielectric resonator antenna elements were combined into an array with a back-to-back Yagi-Uda topology. An array feeding network was proposed that can steer the radiation beam with a constant flux density profile over steering angle using a single digital phase shifter. Several numerical techniques verified the design, and a prototype was built and measured. The array achieved a beam steering limit of ±66° with a measured maximum gain of 11.4 dBi. The output from his thesis includes one accredited journal and two peer reviewed international conference publications.
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
BAREND BERNHARDUS JOHANNES
GROENEWALD
SUPERVISORS
Prof MT Khan; Dr V Balyan
TITLE: SUSTAINABLE OFF-GRID ELECTRICITY SUPPLY USING A LTE COMMUNICATION MODEL FOR RURAL TOWNS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Sustainable off-grid systems with a reliable communication backbone is essential in the arena of energy access in South Africa. One of the most important challenges and questions the thesis answered, was how effective communication platforms would be deployed within such systems that would have highly efficient, fast, reliable and very secure characteristics to transmit and respond to any type of fault conditions which may occur within distributed renewable energy systems. This is particularly relevant in the expansion of such networks into the Smart Grid. For the purpose of this thesis, different communication networks was studied, compared and modelled to determine their suitability for deployment within sustainable off-grid networks to meet the challenge of smart grid integration.
There are many wireless technologies available, such as Cognitive Radio Networks (CRNs), 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) release, Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) and Long-Term Evolution (LTE). Cognitive radios are intelligent software defined radios (SDRs) that efficiently utilise the unused regions of the frequency spectrum to achieve higher data rates. The CRNs, however, is an unlicensed technology which suffers from lower Quality of Service (QoS) and high latency problems. LTE, which is commercially expanding under the 3GPP release, is a promising licensed technology which addresses issues of QoS and latency. The utilisation of existing LTE networks in the model proposed by the thesis, showed a greatly reduced cost of operation. Such an adoption would lead to expansion during the introduction phase of SG deployment in South Africa.
The thesis lead to several publications in peer reviewed journals and conferences.
DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment MEDALS
DEAN’S MEDAL RECIPIENT
KNIEKEAL RAJPAUL
ND: Maritime Studies
Kniekeal was born in 1996, matriculating from Simon’s Town High School in 2013. He registered for the first year of his National Diploma in Maritime Studies the following year, and returned to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology to complete his Diploma in 2019, after spending time at sea completing his sea-time. He obtained an average of 83.7%, with distinctions in 27 of his 29 subjects.
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
Faculty of Informatics and Design
DIPLOMA
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
DITEEKEMENA, Espoir
DOLLIE, Mieshka
MLAMLELI, Banele
MPHANGA, Tebogo shamah Sean
MUKUNA, Mukuna
PETERSEN, Clayton Matthew
PHELA, Tumelo
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS
KAKESE, Yannick
KARIEM, Mohamed Raees
MKUTU, Felicity Nomaphelo
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
GRAPHIC DESIGN
CRONJE, Gershwin Ruben
KHWEHLA, Luvo
METELERKAMP, Sarah
PEPPER, Parron Paige
RUITERS, Jaylynn
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MBALI, Lungisa Alfred
RASMENI, Mbulelo Sydney
INTERIOR DESIGN
RORO, Phakama
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
LUZIPO, Yonela
PLAM, Thembisa
SURFACE DESIGN
GWAZA, Simele
MPHITHIKEZI, Axolile
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
DANIELS, Marvin
NGCALA, Nkosinathi
FASHION
SAMUELS, Zane Mishka
GRAPHIC DESIGN
COUGHLAN, Wayne Edmond
O’REILLY, Kyle Matthew
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
MUNNA, Courtney Anne
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMMUNICATION NETWORKS)
ILUNGA, Kevin Kibari
LUKAS, Lorenzo Giovani
MATIWANE, Namhla
MORAIS, Hino Jacinto
NKONGOLO, Tshingombe
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT)
MANQUMA, Sandisiwe
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT)
MAZIZI, Nosiviwe
MOKGALE, Kenalemang Ziphorah
OMALOWETE, Celeste Kashasha
INTERIOR DESIGN
SHOSHA, Avuyile
PHOTOGRAPHY
ODHLAMBO, Phoebe Apondi
SURFACE DESIGN
DAVIDSON, Kirsten Lee
TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
MATOLE, Sandisiwe
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
VAN DER VYVER, Izonè
Title: A Phenomenological Investigation of Architecture in Dementia Facilities
Supervisors: Prof R De La Harpe; Ms M Di Ruvo
DESIGN
SWIGELAAR, Neeka Keisha
Title: An Analysis of Jewellery Advertising through the Lens of Feminist Theory
Supervisor: Prof LJ Theo
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
RAYMOND, Corbin Edlin
Title: A Biomimicry and Sustainable Product-Service Systems (S.Pss) Approach to Design for Sustainability: A Study in Higher Education in Industrial Design
Supervisors: Dr A Chisin; Ms A Grant Broom
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ANIKWUE, Arinze **
Title: Real-time Probabilistic Reasoning System Using Lambda Architecture
Supervisor: Dr B Kabaso 25 JUNE
CHOWURAYA, Tawanda
Title: Online Content Clustering using Variant K-Means Algorithms
Supervisor: Dr B Kabaso
MUSIMWA, Chantal Kalorho
Title: The Use of Electronic Narratives
Records to Support the DecisionMaking Process in Oncology Care at Private Hospitals in Cape Town
Supervisors: Prof R De La Harpe; Mr O Ogundaini
NGOBENI, Themba James **
Title: Towards a Framework for the Implementation of a Secure Quantum Teleportation Infrastructure in South Africa
Supervisors: Mr A Mukherjee; Dr B Kabaso
OLUWOLE, Oluwakemi
Olufunmilayo **
Title: Co-Design of Youth Wellbeing Indicators for ICT Intervention in an Underserved Community in South Africa
Supervisors: Prof A De La Harpe; Mr A Afolayan
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
BENTLEY-STEYN, Lesmarie
Title: The Effectiveness of Social Media Marketing Communication for Institutions of Higher Education
Supervisors: Dr B Makwambeni; Dr DR Benecke
Faculty of Informatics and Design DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
DUMAKUDE, Tsholofelo
Title: An Investigation of Techniques and Functions Used by Public Relations Practitioners at Agencies in Durban, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof N Bechan
GELDERBLOM, Helette
Title: The Role of Public Relations in Building a South African Brand in the UK
Supervisor: Prof N Bechan
ITOUMBA PAMBOU, Renestine
Title: A Comparison of Public Relations Principles Applied by Political Parties in Campaign Communication during a Democratic Election
Supervisor: Ms ME Pike
LANCASTER, Amanda
Title: Internal Stakeholder Communication: Exploring Communication Preferences of Various Generations of Nursing Staff at a Central Hospital in the Western Cape Supervisors: Dr E Pepler; Ms D Porthen
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE
DESIGN
ASSIBEY, Ginn Bonsu
Title: Design Interventions for ReConceptualising Sustainable Graphic Design Practices in Ghana
Supervisors: Dr A Chisin; Prof JC Cronjé; Dr E Appiah
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
INFORMATICS
SIVARAMALINGAM, Kirushanth
Title: Automated Weigh-In-Motion through Vehicular Telematics and Machine Learning
Supervisor: Dr B Kabaso
DOCTORATES AWARDED
Faculty of Informatics and Design
DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN DESIGN
GINN BONSU ASSIBEY
MA African Art & Culture
SUPERVISOR
Dr Alettia Chisin
CO-SUPERVISORS
Prof JC Cronjé; Dr E Appiah
TITLE:
DESIGN INTERVENTIONS FOR RE-CONCEPTUALISING
SUSTAINABLE GRAPHIC DESIGN PRACTICES IN GHANA
This research examined graphic design practices through the lens of the Sustainability Development Analytical Grid – in the Ghanaian context. It explored the effects of design decisions in the pre-press, press and post-press activities as a means for reconceptualising sustainable graphic design. The main and original contribution of the study comes from the amalgamation of the Sustainability Development Analytical Grid and Activity Theory to promote cosmopolitan localism. This offers graphic designers room to develop local solutions that have global underpinning, indicating that the majority of the world has alternative solutions to problems and must be allowed to develop resilience through innovation.
TITLE: AUTOMATED WEIGH-IN-MOTION THROUGH VEHICULAR TELEMATICS AND MACHINE LEARNING
A novel weigh-in-motion (WIM) method based on the multiple measurement information from vehicular telematics (VT) and machine learning (ML) model is proposed. A prototype system is developed to evaluate the concept. The contribution of this research is threefold: practical, theoretical, and methodological. Artefact design and development contribute to the practical aspect of the research. The theoretical aspects of this research were covered by introducing a new concept that, under certain engines and environment conditions, the weight of a vehicle influences the values of the engine parameters. Application of Concept-Knowledge (C-K) design theory contributed to the methodological contribution of this research.
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences Informatics and Design
DEAN’S MEDAL RECIPIENT
BROGAN HANNAH POULTON
National Diploma in Interior Design
Ms Poulton was born in Germiston, Gauteng in 1996, and grew up in Cape Town. She attended Rustenburg Girls’ High School, where she completed her schooling in 2014.
She registered for the National Diploma in Interior Design in 2017 and obtained distinctions in all of the 16 subjects with a final aggregate of 82% over the three years of study.
In 2019, she attended the University of Hasselt in Belgium on an exchange programme.
She is also a volunteer at SPCA events, and works at the Mzananada Animal Clinic on a regular basis.
