Thank you for selecting CPUT as your academic partner. Today, years of hard work, determination and resilience are being rewarded. When you walk across the stage to be capped, and hear the jubilant cheers of the audience, I hope you pause for a moment to remember the highs and lows of your journey to this point.
This year, we celebrate 20 years of CPUT. From our roots in the old Technikon institutions, to now being one of the top Universities of Technology in the country, we certainly have a lot to be proud of – and graduations are one of those occasions where we reflect on our mutual accomplishments.
I hope that you too continue to thrive and create value wherever you go. Dream big and do something worthwhile with your precious qualification. Your community and South Africa need you now, more than ever.
BOODSKAP VAN DIE VISEKANSELIER
Beste Graduandi
Dankie dat jy KSUT as jou akademiese vennoot gekies het. Vandag word jare se harde werk, vasberadenheid en veerkragtigheid beloon. Wanneer jy oor die verhoog stap om gekap te word en die uitbundige toejuiging van die gehoor hoor, hoop ek jy neem ‘n oomblik om terug te dink aan die hoogtepunte en uitdagings van jou reis tot op hierdie punt.
Hierdie jaar vier ons die twintigste bestaansjaar van KSUT. Van ons wortels in die ou Technikon-instansies tot nou, as een van die beste
Tegnologiese Universiteite in die land, het ons beslis baie om op trots te wees – en gradeplegtighede is een van daardie geleenthede waar ons ons gesamentlike prestasies vier.
Ek hoop dat jy steeds sal floreer en waarde sal skep, waar jy ook al gaan. Droom groot en doen iets betekenisvols met jou kosbare kwalifikasie. Jou gemeenskap en Suid-Afrika het jou nou meer as ooit nodig.
Moet ons nie vergeet nie – jy is deel van die KSUT-familie, en die instelling het jou voortgesette bydrae nodig, of
Do not forget us, you are part of the CPUT family, and the Institution needs your continued contribution, whether it be through a formal structure like Convocation, or by employing our graduates.
Finally, I would like to thank the University staff, your parents, guardians, family members, spouse, friends, donors, and all stakeholders who have aided in your success. This has truly been a collaborative effort, and their contribution is celebrated as well.
Vice-Chancellor
Prof Chris Nhlapo
dit nou deur ‘n formele struktuur soos die van ‘n Konvokasie is, of deur die indiensneming van ons gegradueerdes.
Laastens wil ek die Universiteit se personeel, jou ouers, voogde, familielede, eggenoot, vriende, skenkers en alle belanghebbendes bedank wat tot jou sukses bygedra het. Dit was werklik ‘n spanpoging, en hul bydrae word ook gevier.
THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DIPLOMA
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
ALFREDO, Maria Conceicao
CUPIDO, Tristan Joseph
DAVIDS, Ismaeel
DESEMELA, Emihle
DIPA, Siliziwe
DUBE, Velenkosini
FELIX, Mildred Judith De Jesus
JAMA, Asandiswa
JAXA, Siphamandla
KOALI, Nokuphiwa Antonia KWEPILE, Inga
LUNIKA, Mqondisi
MABUNU, Zintle Lillian
MADIBO, Ignatious Kamohelo
MAHLAELA, Matsobane
Omphemetse
MAMETJA, Tshegofatso
MARHOLISO, Cikizwa
MASEKO, Sibusiso Gift
MATANZIMA, Sivuyisiwe
MATLALA, Hameltan Badimo
MBANJWA, Bonginkosi Leon
MBATHA, Seluleko
MBONI, Yvette
MGUZULA, Sibabalo
MGWIGWI, Somila
MKHOHLAKALI, Zikho
MKOMANZI, Kokeletso
MMITSI, Tshepho
MOBELEBA, Nthabiseng
MPI, Yola Kwakhanya
MTHEMBU, Sinodumo
MUDAU, Thivhahangwi
NAYO, Lelethu
NDAYINI, Lungani
NETSHIMBONI, Rotondwa
NGCIKWE, Hlomla
PETERSEN, Malachi
POYO, Anganathi
SIGODLA, Thulani
SITHOLE, Sinenhlanhla Mbali Pinky
SOBUKHWE, Lutho
SOMPINI, Tiya Buhle
VELEMANI, Lunga
WELLEM, Anesipho
ZWANE, Andile
CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
ACHILLES, Aishah
BULUBE, Zinathi
CHARLES, Khanyisile
DLULWAKHO, Andiswa
DUBE, SnenhlanhlaThandeka
HENDRICKS, Zulfaa
JELE, Minenhle Peacemaker
KHEDAMILE, Sisonke
MANGENA, Asaneliswa
MAQAQA, Sinovuyo
MATIWANE, Xola
MKIVA, Anelisa Nichola
MNDAWE, Karabo Glander
MNGUNI, Nomthandazo
MOKOENA, Leeto
MSIBI, Priscilla Smangela
MTANA, Funeka Andrea
MTHEMBU, Asanele
NCOBENI, Lisa
NGCOBO, Sphokazi Mandisa
NOFUMA, Olwethu
SHOKO, Keorapetse
SIGWEBO, Ziyanda
SLARA, Thandokuhle
THOMAS, Shirley
THWALA, Phelon
VUZANE, Awonke
ZULU, Thandiswa
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
ADAMS, Sakeena
AMBELAL RAMA, Vishma
CHAUKE, Langutani Bradly
DE WET, Rodwin Oswill
DUBE, Wendy
FUNGANI, Thato Victor
GALEBOE, Tokollo Andrew
GAMA, Sandile Hopewell
HADEBE, Ntokozo
HLONGWANI, Nkavelo Jubiliat
KAYUMBA, Mabadou Witunge
KEVA, Uviwe
KITOKO, Enobia Roddy
LESENYEHO, Limpho
LUBOYA, Kalonji
MAFUTA, Siyamthanda
MAHLANGU, Tim Thando
MAHOLE, Pontsho Bridget
MALEFETSE, Siyanda
MALIKITI, Anovuyo
MATSELETSELE, Themba
MBANGI, Vuyo Gift
MBATHA, S’phelele Sibusiso
MBUYU, Kevin Yaya
MCELU, Aseza
MOLEFE, Nneheng
MTUTA-NGADA, Kuselwa
MUDERHWA, Imani Patrick MULUMBA, Mutombo Chadrack
NCUBE, Xolani
NDABENI, Siyamthanda
NDLAZI, Yanga
NGCONGCA, Amila
NGOEPE, Lekgothe
NGONGO, Losokola Junior
NKALA, Ne Dyese
NKAU, Oarabile Letlhogonolo
NKOSI, Ntsikelelo Theo
NTENGANE, Masande
NTULI, Lindokuhle
PASCOAL, Belchior Samuco Nazare
Pedro
PHAKATHI, Siphesihle
QINGANA, Mziwamadoda Alitha
QWELA, Lindokuhle
SALA, Ezangela Pedro
SELEPE, Lwazi Nkoe
SENWAMADI, Thatego Faith
SIYO, Ongama
TCHITEMBO, Hercy
TOMLINSON, Cullin Joshua
TSHANTSHANE, Thamsanqa
Emmanuel
TSHINISH, Alpha
TSHINK, Wilkho
USABIMANA, Camille
Washington WILLIAMS, Keano
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ABRAHEEM, Abraheem Aboubakr
Dhu
ARENDSE, Clayton Darren
ATKIN, Ryan *
BELEKANA, Thembile
BHUZA, Sikhanyisele
BOSHIGO, Silvia
BOY, Molobe Christina
BREAKFAST, Abulele
BULANA, Yakha
BUSO, Sesethu
BUSWANA, Oyama
CAKASAYO, Sisipho
CHAUKE, Shihlobo Moses
CHIBI, Dumsane
DADA, Yanga
DAMANE, Sihle
DAMILE, Banele
DASI, Masonwabe
DLISO, Athenkosi
DYOBISO, Sinovuyo
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
FADANA, Asisipho
GANA, Aphiwe
GAQA, Dumisa Future
GEMETANA, Philani
GODLOZA, Philasande
GOEIEMAN, Boitumelo Frank
GUMEDE, Nkanyiso Nhlanhla
GUMEDE, Sphamandla
HABE, Iva Khanyiso
HENDA, Ongezwa
HERCULES, Shaakiera
HIGGINS, Matthew
HLOPHE, Mthokozisi
JOSEPH, Keanu
KABINDE, Andiswa Betty
KALOMBO, Jacques Ngongo
KGOBODI, Rebone
KHULWANA, Masilinde
KHUSE, Thimna Karabo
KONI, Luntu Gift
KUBAYI, Tiyiselani Fulgence
KUBHEKA, Siyabonga Simphiwe
LINGANI, Kuhle
MACHABE, Phanuel
MADLISWANA, Okuhle
MADONSELA, Bonolo
MAGADLA, Lwando
MAGQABI, Sibabalwe
MAHLANGU, Khanyisile Cynthia
MAJUBA, Lwanele
MAKHATHINI, Nomusa Lumuka
MAKHUBELE, Immanuel
MAKOFANE, Pabalelo Vincent
MAKOKO, Sikelela
MALEKA, Rebontshitswe Serogole
MALWANE, Nonhlanhla
MAMABOLO, Katlego
MAMBA, Lindelwa
MANAGA, Ompha
MAPHALALA, Siyabonga
MASHIYA, Busiswa
MASUMPA, Nontsikelelo
MATHEBULA, Prince
MATOS, Alberto Bernardo Lelo
MAZOMBA, Simamkele
MBAMBO, Lwanele
MBANDEZI, Manelisi
MBUSI, Amahle
MBUTO, Lelethu
MCHIZA, Ezile
METISO, Given Khany’sizwe
MFEKA, Nobuhle Luyanda
MFILI, Chulumanco
MGODZELI, Kamvelihle
MKUNANA, Hlumelo
MLENGA, Siyavuya
MLOBOTHI, Zuzile
MNISI, Siyabonga Joel
MNYAKA, Mamba
MOKGETHO, Sbongile
MOLEFE, Lebohang Mncedisi
MOLISE, Mononi
MOLO, Sibongile
MOLOTO, Khutso
MONGALE, Temoso Junior
MOOKO, Kabelo Mosuwe
MOROE, Khontse Perceverance
MOTSILENG, Patricia Ikanyeng
MPHAHLELE, Kearabile Molamo
MPHAHLELE, Thekgo
MPHOHLELA, Unathi
MSIMANGO, Sibusiso Perseverance
MTOTOYI, Lisakhanya
MTSOLONGO, Lubabalo
MTUWENTLA, Simiso
MULLER, Zaden Larkham
MYATAZA, Lwazi
NDENDELA, Ayabulela
NDIMLANA, Abongile
NDLOVU, Philile Precious
NGCOBO, Mbali
NGCOBO, Sinqobile Vusumuzi
NGOBESE, Mthobisi
NGUBO, Siphesihle
SIKHOHLAKALI, Ayabonga
SIMELANE, Mthobisi Mphikeleli
SIZIBA, Joy
TJALE, Tebatso
TOTSHOLO, Unathi
WITBOOI, Mellisa Catherine
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
APRIL, Kyle Cohan
BAILEY, Tristan Justin
BRUINTJIES, Ivhan
CHONCO, Lizwi
DIKWIDI, Gorataona
DLUDLU, Sibukile Pearl
DOLLIE, Muhammad Saadiq
DUBE, Velenkosini
DYONGWANA, Taniya
GQOROLO, Mbongeni
KAMADYAAPA, Oscar Mphatso
KUBEKA, Sizwe Lunga
MAGGOTT, Kim Marinda
MBIMBI, Sanelisiwe
MDLIKISA, Yandiswa
MKOSANA, Zizipho
NCUMBA, Amahle
NKUNA, Melusi
NTAKANA, Apiwe
TURKSTRA, Nienke
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
ASANI, Patient Ongala
BANZE, Russel Mbuya Kenyangwa
BATYI, Luyolo
BETE, Garcia Suzelino Da Silva
FRANCISCO, Jurema Vidal
GOGELA, Inga Asanda
KABEDI, Eunice Kalala
KAFINDO, Shekinah Zongwe
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
KISIMBI, Jackson Yango
LEDWABA, Charles Polelo
LUMUMBA, Kapena Peter
MALALA, Serna
MASELA, Yav Hubert
MBIBA, Tangainashe Letty
MKHIZE, Sakhile Siyethemba
MOYIKWA, Kamva
MPOTULO, Manelisi
MUKANIRE, Christian Irenge
MUKONKOLE, Ngoy Henock
MWIPATA, Kilonga Josue
NDANA, Ahlangene Prince
NDZULULEKA, Samkele
NOUH, Hatim Ali Mohamed
NTOMBELA, Sakhile Siyabonga
NYADENGA, Mandisa
RASETHABA, Mpho Innocent Rarang
SAMBO, Nsuku
SAMSODIEN, Zulaygha
SIKHAFUNGANA, Sisonke
TENENE, Emmanuel
ZANOREHAMBA, Keith
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ABRAHAMS, Moegamat Raees
ABRAHAMS, Reagan
BAPTISTA, Oseias Fiel
BOMVANA, Linda Michael
BONO, Kamvelihle
BRINK, Leolyn Luke
CAPUKE, Ayanda
CAVUQUILA, Gabriel Carlos Joaquim
DAVIDS, Tamsan Monye
DLAMINI, Sphamandla Richman
DOVE, Ebrahim
DUBE, Nokulunga Pertunia
FELL, Cameron Clarence
ISAACS, Mogamat-Akeem
JABE, Siyamthanda
JAMA, Babalo
JEMBULA, Lukholo
JOHNSTON, Kyle
JWENTE, Likhanyise
KALONJI, Kabengele Christian
KAPA, Mojalefa Tsholofelo
KEARNS, Guillaume Keathan
KENSLEY, Joshua Liam
KHANYE, Angel Ida
KITWA MUGANZA, Nathan
KLAASE, Wayne Ashley
KRIEL, Ayyoob Nizaammuddeen
KUNDA, Jacques Kifupa
LAWU, Siyanda
LESO, Fanie Bafana
MABUNDA, Hendrick Kabelo
MAFILIKA, Nombini Sarah
MAGUESSI TCHONKO, Adrienne
MAGUMELA, Aphiwe
MAKHATHINI, Simphiwe Simiso
MAKHATHINI, Vukani Clifton
MALATJI, Itumeleng Diana
MALAZA, Anibo Yeliswa
MANAMELA, Kamogelo Goitsemodimo
MASSALA KISSANGOU, Chadelvi
Baikov
MAXENGANA, Athenkosi
MBOKO, Wendy
MBONAMBI, Amanda
MBONGWE, Thabani Hopewell
MFIKA, Joyce Biboy
MIAMBAZILA, Fidele Vlad
MKIZWANA, Ongeziwe
MLOBOTHI, Zwelethu
MNCULWANE, Kwanele Gugu
MONAKALI, Anovuyo
MOOPELOA, Lerato
MORENAMELE, Kabelo Kenneth
MOSHESH, Athandile
MPAFA, Bukhulu Chulumanco
MPOSWA, Yamkela
MQWALA, Zithathu
MSENGANA, Babalwa
MTEMBU, Nkosikhona
MTOBHO, Amahle
WELLEN, Joniff Oswald **
Title: IEC61850 GOOSE message application for power transformer voltage control
Supervisors:
A/Prof S Krishnamurthy; Mr M Ratshitanga
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IN SMART GRID
JOHNSON, Rayner
Title: Investigation of the communication protocol for the power plant controller
Supervisors:
A/Prof S Krishnamurthy; Dr H Mataifa; Dr M Esmail
KRUGER, Ryan
Title: Smart meter control and communication in an IEC 61850 based
Supervisor: Dr C Kriger
ENERGY
ADELINO, Fernando
Title: Modeling and control of directly-coupled PV water pumping system
Supervisors: Dr AA Aminou-Moussavou; A/Prof KM Aboalez
CAMROODIEN, Sameer
Title: Proposed Energy Management
Strategy for a Hybrid PV-Wind Battery Storage System
Supervisors: Dr E Orumwense; A/Prof KM Aboalez
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
SATELLITE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATION
NXUMALO, Yolanda Dolly
Title: Energy harvesting in LoRaWAN for space communication
Supervisors: A/Prof V Balyan; Dr G Gupta
SIVATE, Themba Mthembane
Title: An investigation of an algorithm for error detection and correction in transceivers for nanosatellites
Supervisor: A/Prof V Balyan
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
MABUSELA, Bongolwethu
Professor
Title: Modelling and optimisation of VUV photolysis for ethylene control: For potential application in postharvest management
Supervisors: Dr B Godongwana; Dr O Caleb; Dr Z Belay
MARSHALL, Ashleen Benita
Title: Biogas production from Ecklonia Maxima using an anaerobic digestion process: Investigation, analysis and optimisation
Supervisors: A/Prof OO Oyekola; Dr U Narsingh (Late)
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
LIGWA, Mario Mlandeli
Title: Maximisation of Users’ Fairness in an Imbalanced-NOMA Network scenario with More Far-Users, by means of Multiple Near-Field Relays
Supervisors: A/Prof V Balyan; Dr J Biyoghe
MQUQWANA, Manduleli Alfred
Title: Optimization method for a hybrid microgrid energy management system with reserve margins
Supervisor: A/Prof S Krishnamurthy
PANA, Vuyo Sidwell
Title: 5G New radio and fog computing scalability and QoS management
Supervisors: A/Prof V Balyan; Dr OP Babalola
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
BONGOLWETHU PROFESSOR MABUSELA
Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering SUPERVISOR
Dr Buntu Godongwana CO-SUPERVISORS
Dr Oluwafemi Caleb Dr Zinash Belay
TITLE: MODELLING AND OPTIMISATION OF VUV PHOTOLYSIS FOR ETHYLENE CONTROL: FOR POTENTIAL APPLICATION IN POSTHARVEST MANAGEMENT
Fruits and vegetables remain metabolically active after harvest, producing ethylene gas that accelerates ripening and senescence, reducing shelf-life and causing postharvest losses. To address this, Dr Mabusela developed a vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) photolysis reactor to remove ethylene during fruit storage. The reactor significantly lowered ethylene levels and maintained apple quality, extending shelflife by 46 days. This study holds significant importance for the fruit industry, offering an innovative solution to enhance fruit preservation and reduce postharvest losses. From this research, Dr Mabusela has published five journal articles, one international conference proceeding, and has two more articles ready for submission.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
ASHLEEN BENITA MARSHALL
MTech: Chemical Engineering
SUPERVISOR
A/Prof Oluwaseun O Oyekola CO-SUPERVISOR
Dr Uaadhrajh Narsingh (Late)
TITLE: BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM ECKLONIA MAXIMA USING AN ANAEROBIC DIGESTION PROCESS: INVESTIGATION, ANALYSIS AND OPTIMISATION
Seaweed serves as a viable alternative to traditional food crops for biogas production. This research focused on the use of Ecklonia Maxima to produce biomethane through anaerobic digestion. Biomethane can be utilised as an energy source for generating electricity and heat, which can power industrial processes, as well as households. Additionally, the study explored ways to optimise the process by examining the morphology of seaweed to maximise biomethane production. The findings have resulted in one publication in a high-impact journal, with another publication currently under review. The research was also presented at an international conference, and is prominently featured on the front page of the journal where it was published.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DOCTOR
OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MANDULELI ALFRED
MQUQWANA
Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering SUPERVISOR
A/Prof
Senthil Krishnamurthy
TITLE: OPTIMIZATION METHOD FOR A HYBRID MICROGRID ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH RESERVE MARGINS
Mr Mquqwana’s thesis thesis offers a novel optimization technique for hybrid microgrid energy management, focusing on integrating reserve margins to ensure system stability and dependability. The project aims to develop a new method that optimizes the performance of distributed energy resources (DERs), including hybrid microgrids’ conventional generators, battery storage, and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. Reserve margins are incorporated into the proposed optimization model, which is crucial for balancing the unpredictability of renewable generation and demand fluctuations while ensuring that the microgrid can respond to unforeseen circumstances or unexpected events. Incorporating reserve margins into the optimization process significantly enhances the microgrid’s capacity to maintain consistent and secure operation, particularly in fluctuating and unpredictable conditions. The findings demonstrate that the developed optimization strategy significantly enhances the dependability and efficiency of hybrid microgrids, providing a strong foundation for future energy management system applications. This project facilitates the transition to more robust and decentralized energy systems, advancing sustainable energy solutions and encouraging the grid’s incorporation of renewable energy sources. The research work has been published in a Q1 Journal with a high impact factor.
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
VUYO
Master
SIDWELL PANA
of Engineering in Electrical Engineering SUPERVISOR
A/Prof Vipin Balan
CO-SUPERVISOR
Dr Oluwaseyi P Babalola
TITLE: 5G NEW RADIO AND FOG COMPUTING SCALABILITY AND QOS MANAGEMENT
This work investigates the advancements in fifth generation (5G) mobile technology, with a particular focus on the 5G Fog Radio Access Network (5G-FRAN) architecture and resource optimisation. It provides an in-depth analysis of the latest 5G network architectures, and demonstrates the efficacy of HsMM in optimising limited spectrum resources using machine learning techniques. Additionally, the study introduces and evaluates two ED-based feature extraction techniques (PCA and LDA) across multiple machine learning models, significantly reducing computational complexity, while improving model performance. These techniques enable efficient processing of large datasets, enhancing the accuracy, reliability, and scalability of machine learning models in 5G-FRAN applications. The work is published in two DHET listed journals, and further two research papers are in progress.
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
19:00 CEREMONY
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
SENIOR PHASE AND FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING TEACHING
ABRAHAMS, Fareedah
ADAMS, Mikayla
ADEMS, Micayla Benuschka
ADONIS, Keanu Austin
AFRICA, Anicia
AFRICA, Caitlin
AFRICA, Kayla Deganey
AFRIKA, Leandre
AHGOO, Tyrique
AINSLIE, Bianca
ALBERTUS, Cheramy
ALBERTYN, Bilqees
ALEXANDER, Bianca
AMLAY, Aqeelah
APPEL, Michaela Hally
ARENDSE, Celine
ARENDSE, Lucinda
ARENDSE, Lyndon Jordan
AUGUST, Siyasanga
AWERIES, Jamie Nadeen
BABANE, Noncedo
BAKER, Caleb Seth
BANGISO, Ababalwe
BAQIWE, Sandisiwe Zikho
BELL, Leishe
BENJAMIN, Levi
BESTER, Jaydre Feruscha
BHAYIBHELI, Lihle
BINNEMAN, Johannes Nicolaas
BLAAW, Danny-Lee Taylor
BOTES, Christia
BOUGARDT, Nicole Ashleigh
BOVELA, Siposetu
BRAND, Corne Wickus
BRITZ, Lauhan Sevine
BROWN, Nieshaat
BUDAZA, Sphesihle
BUSAKWE, Lisakhanya Asonke
BUSCH, Mickayla Denica
CABANE, Sinazo
CANGASHE, Avumile
CARELSE, Nicole Caitlin
CAROLUS, Jaylin Marizanne
CARSTENS, Doreza Tracy **
CEDRAS, Nicole Alicia
CHRISTIANS, Shareef
CLASSEN, Mache
CLOETE, Ziyaad
COETZEE, Caitlin-Amber Nicole
COETZEE, Faren
COETZEE, Monique
COETZEE, Ronick Sune
COMMONS, Danielle Megan Tamara
CONRADIE, Yvonnechia Noleshia
CORAIZIN, Alain James
DALVIE, Raeesa
DAMANE, Siyakudumisa
DAMONS, Jaden Lee
DAVIDS, Chandrin
DAVIDS, Chrizane
DAVIDS, Leticia
DAVIDS, Sandra
DE WEE, Thamryn Francisca
DELPORT, Tameron
DIRKS, Shuejaan
DLALI, Amanda
DLATU, Anathi
DLOMO, Masande
DU TOIT, Jarno
DUBA, Khalipha
DYAMLE, Siphelele
DZINGWA, Sphamandla
ELIAS, Amy Nicole
ENGELBRECHT, Pieter
FALTEIN, Siyamthanda
FARMER, Phill Curtley
FENI, Asemahle
FENI, Esona
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
FIHLANI, Phaphama
FILIES, Taryn Nicole
FOSI, Mihlali
FRANKEN, Jessy
FRANKS, Asaph Jude
FRANSMAN, Rallvon
FREDERICKS, Keanu
GABRIEL, Amy-Joy Ann
GAMA, Nosihle
GCORA, Zukhanye
GEDULD, Chrismare
GONI, Zenande
GOOSEN, Carla *
GQIBITHOLE, Siyawandisa
GRAY, Ayesha
GREEN, Carlyle Elaine
GUZULA, Aphelele
GWABE, Mlibokazi
GXIVA, Wanda Beauty
HANEKOM, Michaela
HAOUST, Shahima
HULBERT, Laurena
HUMBY, Kaylim James
ISAAC, Ziyanda
ISAACS, Lauren Kayla
ISAACS, Nabeelah
ISAACS, Nadia
JABAAR, Ebrahim
JACOBS, Anastacia Onica
JACOBS, Hannah
JACOBS, Janine Rosegene
JACOBS, Makeda Yvonita
JACOBS, Nataniel
JANSEN, Leilah
JANSEN, Taryn
JOOSTE, Kaitlynne Stacey
KEKE, Eza
KING, Cadeyleigh Laryke
KLAASEN, Unathi
KOLO, Mpho
LA GRANGE, Lene
LABERDIEN, Delano Marshallow
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
LE BRETON, Guilmore
LE ROUX, Carla
LEIBRANDT, Stefano Eduard Micheal
LEO, Michaela Lauren
LEWIS, Caithlin Nosipho
LEWIS, Renaldo
LIEBENBERG, Daniel
LOLIWE, Anathi
LOUW, Haylene Nadine
LOUW, Sune Nicola
LUSIZI, Zukhanyise
LUVALO, Athule
MABHADI, Vuyolwethu
MABONA, Abram Dumisani
MABUMBULU, Sifiso
MABUYA, Vuyo
MADWAYI, Nonophela
MAGONGOMA, Asonele
MAGQEZEMPI, Aphiwe
MAGUDU, Siphumze
MAHLATI, Lindokuhle
MAHLEBA, Akhanyile
MAHLOMBE, Qaqamba
MAKIER, Muchell Joe-Mary Chantill
MAKUNGA, Sithembiso
MANGALISO, Baba Sinovuyo
MANTASHE, Zanele
MANUEL, Anzelle
MANXEBA, Sinegugu
MANYEBESA, Akhona Yolanda
MAPELA, Yolisa
MAPI, Kwakho
MARTINS, Gradwill
MATHEBE, Sizole
MATIWANE, Makaziwe
MATTHYSEN, Cornel
MATYANA, Sanelisiwe
MAY, Michaela Elita
MAY, Nikitia Rosy-Lee
MAYEZA, Nomathamsanqa
MBADA, Zonke
MCHITHWA, Pholani
MDAMBA, Nosiphelo
MDASHE, Kosazana
MDLUTA, Thulisile
MEJE, Milisa
MENTOOR, Logan Barbara
METSING, Tshepiso Prudence Sinosipho
MGCOTYELWA, Enkosi
MGQAWULE, Mbalentle
MILELA, Wandisile
MLUNGU, Kanya
MOLLER, Jacobus Petrus Izak
MOLUGWENI, Zikhona
MOOS, Raynene
MOUTON, Anceline Shanic
MPANA, Yolanda Samantha
MPHOTHANE, Azola
MQUNGQUTHO, Asisipho
MSWELI, Mthobisi
MVAMBI, Aphiwe
MVAMBI, Sanele
MVUBU, Siyabonga Michael
MZAMANE, Anathi
MZANANDA, Alungile
NAMBA, Unathi
NDABA, Anele
NDOYA, Sinethemba
NDUBANDUBANE, Nombuso
NGOGO, Asanele
NGQUNGE, Liso
NGXONGXELA, Mlamleli
NIEUWOUDT, George
NIKANI, Ayanda
NJENJESE, Nontando
NKATSHU, Zolani
NKOHLA, Nyameka
NOEMDO, Carlridge Caywin
NOHAJI, Nonkazimlo
NOKRAYO, Olivia
NONJIWU, Luvuyo
NOTSHOKOVU, Inga
NOZOZO, Nomasiviwe
NTANTALA, Inga
NTSHANGA, Iviwe
NTSHEBE, Sonwabise
NTSHINGANA, Lelethu
NTSHOBANE, Sisipho
O’NEILL, Nicole Lana
OWIES, Donovan Gershwin
PANTSHWA, Maliviwe
PAPIYANA, Akhona
PAULSE, Leche Amber
PERSENS, Johnwin Ju-Andrey
PERSENS, Suzanne Zilverie
PHILANDER, Romi Alison
PHILLIPUS, Verencha Melisa
PHOSISO, Masimbonge
PICANE, Aphelele
PIETERS, Arno
PILINGANE, Ayabonga
PINGO, Simamkele
PRETORIUS, Chelsea
PRINS, Dillon Ruwayne
PRINS, Jaydin Malcolm
PUNGUPUNGU, Khanyiswa Justine
QAKATHAYO, Onene
QAYI, Bonginkosi
QOKO, Ayanda
QULUBA, Zilungile
QUNDANA, Akhanani
RALANE, Sisipho
RATLOU, Tiisetso Vincent
RHODA, Lusanda Donald
RONDGANGER, Rowan Patrick
ROSS, Taurieq
ROUX, Daniel Stephanus Johannes
RUDOLPH, Cindy
SAAL, Jayden Venthetheo Lee
SACCO, Farrel
SAIM, Jayden Courtlee
SALELA, Lwandile
SAMSON, Shaneen
SAMUELS, Amber Kim
SAMUELS, Ragmah
SAVAGE, La-Tasha Leonie
SELANE, Sibusiso
SELE, Wandisa
SIDIMA, Aziphiwe
SIGABA, Hlela
SIMAYILE, Nokuzola
SIMON, Francis
SIMPSON, Meshay
SIMPSON, Sharonkay Theonikka Desmeen
SITHOLE, Zinhle Thobile Kwanele
SITUMA, Siphosethu
SIXOLO, Liyabona
SIZATHU, Siyamkela
SMITH, Matthew Liam
SMITH, Ranishia
SODINGA, Yonela Princess
SOMPHINO, Esona
STEYN, Heike
STOFFELS, Clint
SWARTS, Chante
SWIFT, Kelly Chemise
THAKHULI, Jodana Ithabeleng
THWALA, Thembi
TIETIES, Dewald Clinton
TROMP, Brandon Breyton
TSHALITI, Anesipho
TSHANGELA, Faith
TSHANYELA, Milisa Onako
TSILI, Simamkele
TYINDYI, Anga
UYS, Luandi
VAN AS, Cornelius Fredrikus
VAN DEN BERG, Victoria
VAN DER BYL, Cassidy Jody
VAN DER MERWE, Rainier Cleo Peter
VAN DYK, Zubair
VAN HEERDEN, Kaylin Meagan
VAN MADO, Conley
VAN WYK, Luciano Barto
VAYISE, Asavela
VISSER, Jamiel Adrian
VISSER, Juane
VUMAZONKE, Asanda Nicole
WAANAR, Azalia Millandrew-Lee
WANA, Nosive
WEIR, Shane Richard Warren
WILLIAMS, Chandre
WILLIAMS, Chanel Iska
WILLIAMS, Eric Nathan
WILLIAMS, Marceley Yolande
WILLIAMS, Patricia Ntomboxolo
WINDVOGEL, Eduardo Marcus
WINDVOGEL, Marshalene
WITBOOI, Reece Kyle
WITBOOI, Yulen Simone
WOLSAK, Lonwabo Bonke Wolsak
WONXI, Sicelokuhle
XHOKWA, Sinoxolo Monica
XOTONGO, Thozama
YIMPI, Sibaphiwe
ZASS, Grayhum Allistor
ZIKWE, Siphelele
ZOPHELA, Loyiso
ZOUTENBERG, Bilqees
ZOZO, Angel
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL
TEACHING
ALEXANDER, Jaydene Caylin *
CETYWAYO, Zintle
CHRISTIANS, Jermaine Mark *
HADEBE, Angel Thandeka
MACKAY, Bryony Edith
MADLANGE, Pamella
MAGATYA, Somila
MAKHELE, Gugu Desire
MAKHOHLISO, Ntombizine
MALIWA, Sithamsanqelisiwe
MAVIKA, Avela **
MBAMBALALA, Nandipha
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
MBAMBO, Xoliswa
MPENGESI, Zokwanda
MVOKOZA, Yanelisa
NDINGANISO, Nosipho
NGQWARUBE, Kwanele
NOXOJI, Sikho
NYELIMANE, Naledi
PAPU CELESI, Nondumiso
QEQE, Sibongile
QOKOYI, Yolanda
SEALE, Aqeelah
SHAW, Wayne
SIBARA, Zizodwa Constance
SILINGA, Ncebakazi
SMITH, Sinazo
SOBEKWA, Aviwe
TETANA, Sinesipho
VUNTU, Simnikiwe Sinalo
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION
FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING TEACHING
BAATJIES, Amy-Lee
BANGANI, Sandisiwe
BETHELA, Zusakhe
BHEKAMEVA, Simnikiwe Wendy *
BOTHA, Alicia Ronel
BUQA, Nonzukiso
CHRISTIANS, Dyland Dodi
CLOETE, Deovanie De-Anelco
CUPIDO, Norman Bernard
DAYIMANI, Samkelo
DYANTYI, Ziyanda Pretty
FORTUIN, Elgracia
FUNANI, Masiviwe
FUNDA, Michelle Masitembe
GANTSHO, Thabiso
GIJANA, Anathi
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
MASTER
EDUCATION
NEFDT, Lee-Anne Liezel
Title: The influence of stress on students at a technical vocational education and training college Supervisors: Prof A Dippenaar; Prof P Engel-Hills
NGXIKI, Thobani **
Title: Role of principals’ leadership styles in promoting Grade-12 learner performance in Western Cape township high schools Supervisor: Prof L Sosibo
DOCTOR
EDUCATION
CONNELLY, Ailsa Sally
Title: Developing a model of parent participation in an early childhood care and education centre in Lavender Hill, Western Cape Supervisors: Dr N Shaik; Prof A Chigona
FREDERICKS, Elizabeth Joy
Title: A framework for supporting foundation phase novice teachers’ instruction competencies in natural science Supervisors: Prof J Condy; Dr H Phillips; Prof A Chigona
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
ELIZABETH JOY FREDERICKS
Master of Education SUPERVISORS
Prof Janet Condy
Dr Heather N Phillips
Prof Agnes Chigona
TITLE: A FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTING FOUNDATION PHASE NOVICE TEACHERS’ INSTRUCTION COMPETENCIES IN NATURAL SCIENCE
Elizabeth Fredericks’ study focused on the development of novice teachers’ competencies to teach Natural Science in the Foundation Phase within the South African context. Findings revealed that novice teachers lacked Natural Science knowledge, pedagogy, and confidence. An eight-week intervention programme was developed to provide support to enhance content and subject matter knowledge and pedagogical skills. The use of inquiry-based practices and reflective strategies resulted in significant cognitive development, and a shift towards learner-centred, constructivist teaching, bridging the theory-practice gap. The study culminated in the development of the Collaborative, Reflective and Cognitive Development framework for teacher training and professional development, emphasising collaborative learning, cognitive processing, and learner autonomy. The research contributes to the broader discourse on science education and teacher readiness, offering recommendations for improving pre- and inservice training. Recommendations include revising the curriculum to explicitly address scientific literacy and the Nature of Science, implementing targeted teacher training, and professional development, using the developed framework.
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso, Setjhaba sa South Afrika –South Afrika.
Uit die blou van onse hemel, Uit die diepte van ons see, Oor ons ewige gebergtes, Waar die kranse antwoord gee,
Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land.
20 YEARS OF GROWING FROM GREATS #CPUT20YEARS
On 1 January 2005, Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon merged to form the Cape Peninsula University of Technology – CPUT. This year, CPUT is proud to celebrate 20 years as an amalgamated institution.
The digital tree depicted in our 20-year celebrations symbolises growth, connectedness, and oneness. It provides vital connections, mental sustenance, safety, and support for the CPUT community. The branches represent the various fields of study and research, all interlinked; while the trunk supports these branches, and facilitates growth by providing what is needed, in the same way that the support services facilitate the learning, teaching, and research functions at the University.
A resilient, healthy tree needs sturdy, developed, and nourished roots. The roots of the tree symbolise the strong heritage institutions that merged to form CPUT. Without the solid base of these, CPUT would not be where it is today. The circuit board overlay represents CPUT’s evolution by using the latest technology as a growth framework and enabler. Our development is grounded in the use of technology, and the interconnectedness that networking provides.
