Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2023. All your sacrifices along the way have culminated in this day, and we are very grateful that you chose CPUT as your academic partner.
You made a wise choice, because today you graduate from the top University of Technology in South Africa. You have achieved what many covet, a qualification from a respected university that sets you up for future success. I hope that during your time with us you identified your unique strengths, and will now use those to have a meaningful career that enriches our beautiful country.
Take what you have learnt with us and do good in small and big ways; one way you can do this is by staying in touch with us, and as you rise up the corporate ladder, please
BOODSKAP VAN DIE VISEKANSELIER
Beste Graduandi
Geluk aan die graduerende klas van 2023. Al julle opofferings het julle tot op hierdie punt gebring, en ons is besonders dankbaar dat julle CPUT as julle akademiese vennoot gekies het.
Julle het ’n wyse keuse gemaak, want vandag vang julle graad by die beste Universiteit van Tegnologie in SuidAfrika. Julle het bereik wat vele beny – ’n kwalifikasie van ’n gerespekteerde universiteit wat jou voorberei vir toekomstige sukses. My hoop is dat
gedurende die tyd by ons julle julle unieke sterkpunte kon ontdek, en dat julle dit sal gebruik om ’n betekenisvolle loopbaan te bou om ons pragtige land te verryk.
Neem wat jy geleer het by ons en gaan doen goed op klein en groot wyses; een wyse om dit te doen is deur met ons kontak te behou, en om CPUT graduandi in diens te neem wanneer jy die korporatiewe range in jou industrie bestyg. Wy jouself ook daaraan toe om lewenslank te leer en in jouself te belê sodat jou vaardighede altyd relevant bly.
open the door to employment for fellow CPUT graduates. Also commit yourself to lifelong learning, and continue to invest in yourself so that your skills remain relevant.
Finally, thank you to your loved ones who have also sacrificed and supported you along this academic journey. We are united in the wish that you have many more achievements lined up, both personally and professionally.
Kind regards
Vice-Chancellor
Prof Chris Nhlapo
Laastens, ’n groot dankie aan jou geliefdes wie ook opofferings gemaak het om jou op hierdie akademiese tog te ondersteun. Ons is dit eens dat julle nog vele prestasies sal behaal, op professioneel gebied asook, persoonlik
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this book; however, the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
Alles moontlik is gedoen om seker te maak dat die inligting in hierdie boek korrek is. Die Universiteit behou hom egter die reg voor om te eniger tyd, indien die omstandighede dit vereis, veranderinge aan enige van die gepubliseerde besonderhede aan te bring.
The final published versions of the Autumn Graduation 2023 booklets can be found on the CPUT website at: https://www.cput.ac.za/students/about/graduation/graduation-programmes
UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
BALKARAN, R (Prof), PhD
CULLINAN, PM (Mr), MA
DONDASHE, N (Ms), BCom Hons, IndPsy
ELYAS, A (Mr), NSC
FAKU, S (Mr), MSc
GREEN, P (Prof), PhD, MBA
GROENEWALD, L (Dr), PhD
GUMBI, D (Mr), LLM
MAHARAJ, S (Mr), CA (SA)
MAPENA, WL (Mr), MPA
MASHWANYELA, C (Mr), MTech
MATIWANE, S (Mr), Hons, MBA
MPFUNZENI, R (Mr), CSRC President
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
UNIVERSITY OFFICE BEARERS
CHANCELLOR
MODISE, T (Ms), BCom
IndPsy & Econ
CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
GUMBI, D (Mr), LLM
VICE-CHANCELLOR
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
FACULTY DEANS
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
KIOKO, J (Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
GREEN, P (Prof), PhD, MBA
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: TEACHING AND LEARNING
BALKARAN, R (Prof), PhD
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
PHAHO, D (Dr), PhD
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: OPERATIONS
MAYENDE, G (Prof), PhD
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
RAJI, A (Prof), PhD
SCHREUDER, BK (Mr), MEd
SOCIKWA, L (Mr), MBA
VABAZA, A (Ms), CA (SA)
ZONDI, T (Mr), CSRC General Secretary
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
HAY-SWEMMER, H (Prof), PhD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: FINANCE
DU PLESSIS, P (Mr), CA (SA) REGISTRAR
MOKOENA, SS (Mr), M Admin
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
MJI, A (Prof), DEd
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
RAMSUROOP, S (Prof), PhD (Acting)
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
BROOKS, N (Prof), PhD (Acting)
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
NGQONDI, T (Prof), PhD
The audience is requested to stand while the academic procession enters and leaves the hall.
Volgorde van verrigtinge
Die gehoor word versoek om te staan terwyl die akademiese prosessie die saal binnekom en verlaat.
Title: Factors affecting catch per unit effort of the experimental Octopus vulgaris pot fishery in South Africa
Supervisors: Dr C Sparks; Ms L Singh
MASTER
AGRICULTURE
LINGANI, Mzwanele
Title: An economic and investment analysis of apiculture in the Cape Winelands District Municipality, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof M Fanadzo
CONSERVATION SCIENCE
SHAW, Kirsten Jayden **
Title: Quantifying pollen transfer between cultivated and wild Cyclopia species in South Africa
Supervisors: A/Prof S Geerts; Dr G Theron
MARINE SCIENCE
JULIUS, Danielle Renee
Title: Environmental concentration and uptake of microplastics in selected sea cucumbers and sea urchins (Echinodermata) in South Africa
Supervisors: Dr C Sparks; Dr A Awe
INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
09:00 CEREMONY
DIPLOMA
FASHION
ADAMS, Aliveya
AGHERDIEN, Maryam
CORNELIS, Shafieka
DUMO, Emilhe
DYABOOI, Siphesihle
ESTERHUYSE, Biance *
HOLTZHAUZEN, Monique
LIDDLE, Trystan Chelsea
MABASO, Masana
MAJIET, Iptishaam
MANQINA, Andisiwe
MAZIBUKO, Winile
MBASA, Balisa
MILES, Burton
MPETA, Akhona Palesa
MQANA, Siyamthanda
MVULENI, Siphumeze Siziphiwe
NOTHNAGEL, Cindy
PETLELE, Tshepiso Florah
PONDO, Dintle Cindy
RYNEVELD, Mesaidez Candice
SOGONI, Yandisa
TIETIES, Fadean Sedrick
TITIES, Collin Romario
JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
BENN, Vernon
FREDERICKS, Nicole Amy
MAUMO, Thuso
MBANYA, Asakha
NKONYAKAZI, Ohluma Mninizo
JOURNALISM
ACKERDIEN, Thaakiera
BARDIEN, Yaseen
DARRIES, Ilhaam
KLASSEN, Lulama
LEKOMA, Nonkululeko
MAPISA, Lisakanya
MAQUNGO, Siyazamkela
MATSAWANE, Bokamoso
MCLEAN, Ragheema
MFAZWE, Esona
MOHAMED, Shehaam
MTIRARA, Sipelele
NGANGA, Murphy
NXITYWA, Qhama
SAMBOKWE, Yakha
SIEBRITZ, Gabriella
TUGWELL, Robin David
PRODUCT DESIGN
ARENDSE, Nicholas
CONRADIE, Mila
DAMON, Raaiq
DU TOIT, Eric Morne
GOLDSMID, David Ross
LOCKETT, Kim Tracy
MANGENA, Retsibile Tshidzo
NGCOBO, Olwami Bontle
NKOSIYAPHANTSI, Abongile
RICHTER, Nicolaas Jacobus
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
ROSSOUW, Sheldon Cayde John
SOKIYA, Malibongwe
STEVENS, Marcel
VAN WYK, Gawie Oosthuizen
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
ABBAS, Moegamat Rameez
BARNARD, Brent Chad
BOOI, Aluncedo
DLALI, Sakhe
DOOLING, Wade
FORTUIN, Logan Wayne
KAKAZA, Lutho
KENNEDY, Eugene
KHWELILANGA, Sean Sandiso
MABUYA, Brandon Dumisani
MALAWANA, Siyamtanda Amanda
MAPEYI, Esethu
MDEDETYANA, Kamva
MFENGUZA, Asemahle
MUTOMBO, Mannase
NDEBELE, Nkosentsha
NINGIZA, Zusiphe
NTISA, Songezo
NZIMANDE, Sinenzolo
OTTO, Clayton Lincoln
PHICANE, Zethu
RAPOO, Tlamelo
SARELWA, Joseph Kamogelo
SIMAWO, Azile
THENGWAYO, Reform Khumbulani
TSHAPILE, Zanele Nose
VAN WYK, Keanan Zandre
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
ABRAHAMS, Devron Zachariah
NGAMLANA, Thobela
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
FASHION
CARTER, Gabriella
CLASSENS, Nicole
CYSTER, Kelsey Caitlin
DANIELS, Logan
JORDAAN, Carley Jayde
JULIES, Deidre Chriscencia
KAMISH, Fatima
LUMKWANA, Xolelwa
MAGWAXAZA, Ludwe
MAQWARA, Khonziswa
MEMANI, Sibongile Neelang
MTSHAKAZI, Sesethu Anita
MVAMBO, Yakhuxolo
NEMAVHOLA, Ongeziwe Rotondiwa
NTETHE, Zizipho
NTINTILI, Mbali Coretta-Sc
PAGE, Shermone Leshay
PETERSEN, Fherial
STUURMAN, Zalisile
TSHONA, Ziphindiwe
TYEMELA, Siyanda
WESSELS, Bianca Veronica WITBOOI, Kayla
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
DU PLESSIS, Herbst Wouter
MAHLANGU, Bathobile
NENE, Naomi Sinqobile
SMIT, Nico
VAN RENSSEN, Gerrit
JOURNALISM
APPOLIS, Kelly Bianca
DYOSI, Lucille
FRASER, Liam Michael
GWIJI, Lwandlekazi
JACOBS, Maegan Leigh *
KATAMZI, Zimasa Ingrid
KELEMBE, Gcobisa
KRWALA, Lihle
LESAOANA, Palesa Alice *
LESERWANE, Keamogetse Dorcus
MADWANTSI, Vuyile Thembela
MGIJIMA, Zenande
MOHAPI, Mpho Mokete Earlyflower
NOROLELA, Lorna
PHEKELELA, Selomina Siphosethu
PLATI, Zethu
RALO, Gcobani
SIGASA, Phumzile Chantel
SOGA, Mandisi
SOLOMONS, Lisa Lee
ZAGAGANA, Melikhaya
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
GQABAZA, Asaduma Nolufefe Sibabalo
KHAN, Mohammed Azhar
MATHEBULA, Vusi Junior John
MVELASE, Siphephelo
NAKUPI, Mivuyo
NYAGURA, Farai Clementine
PEARCE, Dominic Ryu Dillon
PUTA, Sanga Ruth
RAPIYA, Beauty Thandolwethu
SPRINGLEER, Jason
VOLKWYN, Adrian Peter
WINDVOGEL, Griffin
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
SENOGLES, Michael Johnn
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE
DESIGN
DU PLESSIS, Rochelle
Title: Towards a proactive approach in supporting sustainable product life cycles in fashion through the development of a new clothing retail cycle
Supervisors: Dr A Chisin; Dr S Patnaik
JOUBERT, Sally Diane
Title: An exploration of South African visual culture and identity: Case studies in graphic design Supervisor: Dr A Chisin; Dr B Snaddon
MONYAKI, Nthabeleng Caroline **
Title: The exploration of remanufacturing and upcycling in the Cape Town fashion manufacturing industry Supervisor: Mrs R Cilliers
OPOKU-ASARE, Kwame
Title: Gamification as a pedagogical tool to promote environmental sustainability in a university of technology
Supervisors: Dr A Chisin; Prof MK M’Rithaa
PAPA, Sindiswa Delia
Title: Universal design in academic dress: A practice-based study of differently abled persons in Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisors: Prof I Van Zyl; Mrs R Cilliers; Ms M Van Wyk
SONTSHI, Anelisa Harmony
Title: Fit satisfaction of active-wear apparel: experiences of plus-size females in Cape Town Supervisors: Dr D Moyo; Dr A Chisin
WINDVOGEL, Deidre Luzina
Title: The development of an Afrocentric apparel measurement size chart for young women’s jeans through the use of 3D technology
Supervisors: Dr E Pepler; Dr A Chisin
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
VLOK, Jacobus Christiaan
Title: An exploration of industrial design education in sustainable manufacturing: The case of South Africa, China and Norway Supervisors: Dr A Chisin; Dr V Eriksson
WILTON, Adrian Ingemar
Title: Adaptation of soft robotics technologies for use in the industrial design of medical products Supervisors: Dr A Chisin; Prof MK M’Rithaa
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE
DESIGN
MARÉ, Marcel
Title: Influence of behaviour centred design approaches on the diffusion of flame-based cookstoves among indigent South African households
Supervisors: Prof MK M’Rithaa; Dr A Chisin
DOCTOR OF APPLIED ARTS
DESIGN
VAN STADEN, David Lucian
Title: Towards Smart City implementation as an engagement practice: The case of Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisors: Prof J Cronjé; Dr B Verster
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE: DESIGN
MARCEL MARÉ
MPhil: Energy Studies
SUPERVISORS
Prof Mugendi KM’Rithaa; Dr Alettia V Chisin
TITLE: INFLUENCE OF BEHAVIOUR-CENTRED DESIGN APPROACHES ON THE DIFFUSION OF FLAME-BASED COOKSTOVES AMONG INDIGENT
SOUTH AFRICAN HOUSEHOLDS
Marcel Maré’s doctoral thesis addresses the challenge of promoting the use of clean and efficient cookstoves among indigent or poverty-stricken households in South Africa. The thesis proposes a Behaviour-Centred Design (BCD) approach that transcends disciplinary boundaries to develop effective interventions to change inefficient cookstove-related behaviour. Through a multiphase research design framework, customised methods and instruments, and an empathic participatory pilot test on a representative South African sample, the study demonstrates the BCD approach’s effectiveness in influencing the culinary behaviours linked to flame-based cookstove use. The research findings have been disseminated and published via several key conferences and journals in Africa and beyond, thereby contributing to context-responsive evidence-based strategies for effective propagation and utilisation of improved cookstoves among impoverished communities, as identified in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
DOCTOR OF APPLIED ARTS IN DESIGN
DAVID LUCIAN VAN STADEN
MTech: Design
SUPERVISORS
Prof Johannes Cronjé; Dr Belinda Verster
TITLE: TOWARDS SMART CITY IMPLEMENTATION AS AN ENGAGEMENT PRATICE: THE CASE OF CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
David van Staden explored the components that advance Smart City implementation, and how these may be developed as a broader Smart City vision for the city of Cape Town. With the purpose of uncovering the key Smart City components from a Cape Town perspective, many experts were interviewed, representative of academia, government, civil society and industry, across the domains of digital inclusion, digital infrastructure, digital governance and digital economy. Findings from this study revealed 11 themes as they relate to the vision of Cape Town as a Smart City. This study and the information thus compiled changes the way we understand the variables associated with Smart City implementation for the City of Cape Town. Additionally, these findings situate the present CoCT Smart City debate within current academic literature, furthering Cape Town’s Smart City trajectory and vision.
Title: Perceptions of youth on waste management in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisor: Dr A De La Harpe
ABRAHAMS, Mogamad Raafiq
Title: The role of customer relationship management systems on customer retention in an insurance organization in the Western Cape, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof M Twum-Darko
BOCK, Angelo Marcelle
Title: Smart contracts to mitigate late payment in the construction industry in Cape Town
Supervisor: Dr S Enow
BURCH, Ricardo Ashley
Title: Re-branding and consumer confidence: A case study of corporate re-branding in the car rental industry
Supervisor: Prof M Twum-Darko
BUYANA, Nosipelo
Title: The effect of the Fourth Industrial Revolutin on employment in the insurance sector in Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisor: Dr A De La Harpe
FALALA, Nongqabutho
Title: Emergency remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic: Lived experiences of employees at a tertiary institution, Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisor: Dr A De La Harpe
GXOTHIWE, Princess Nonqaba
Title: Student’s perception of financial aid service quality at a selected University of Technology
Supervisor: Dr D Onojaefe
KAKAZA, Luvuyo
Title: The impact of using emerging technologies for direct purchasing of travel-related goods and services in an organisation in the Western Cape, South Africa
Supervisor: Dr S Enow
MADADASANA, Nomazima Thandiswa
Title: Development of project management guidelines at a University of Technology in South Africa
Supervisor: Prof M Twum-Darko
MDODI, Mxolisi Wilford
Title: The effect of budgetary allocation on South African Police Service crime prevention strategy in Western Cape, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof L Obokoh
MORKEL, Richelle Charlotte
Title: The influence of institutional factors on employee performance levels at a private sector organisation in Cape Town
Supervisors: Dr A De La Harpe; Prof M Twum-Darko
MPALALA, Nosipowo
Title: The effects of pig farming on unemployment alleviation in the Buffalo City of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof L Obokoh
MQEKELANA, Nwabisa
Title: Entrepreneurial aspirations of postgraduate business administration students at a South African university of technology
Supervisor: Dr A De La Harpe
NGEMNTU, Thandokazi Hazel
Title: Critical success factors for Small Medium Enterprizes: A case of tourism industry in Cape Town
Supervisor: Prof J Spencer
NJANI, Eunice
Title: Graduates’ experiences in seeking employment in a community in the Western Cape, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof M De La Harpe
NKOUANGAS, Ludmilla Yvette
Title: The impact of reward systems on employee performance in selected hotels in Cape Town
Supervisors: Dr D Onojaefe; Dr S Nguepi-Kasse
STOFFBERG, Jason
Title: The relevance of educational qualifications to job performance and work readiness among academic administrators at a University
Supervisor: Prof M Twum-Darko
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LOOTS, Francois Naude
Title: Factors influencing the sustainability of food truck entrepreneurs in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Supervisors: Dr F Makoza; Prof C Iwu
TARR, Mayedah Korpor *
Title: The impact of disruptive technologies on the growth and development of small businesses in South Africa Supervisors: Prof C Iwu; Dr H Bama
BUSINESS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ANDREAS, Naslynne Dlaminian
Perseverance
Title: A skills development strategy for a selected technology company in the Northern Cape Supervisors: Dr A Binneman; Dr S Nguepi-Kasse
MASTER
SPORT MANAGEMENT
PEROLD, Ilanza **
Title: The work-life balance, leisure, and wellbeing of working parents with toddlers during the Covid-19 crisis in Cape Town, South Africa Supervisors: Prof B Knott; Mr C Young
RAMATSIA, Anza Tshifaro
Title: Contemporary challenges facing female senior managers in selected sport organisations in South Africa Supervisors: Prof S Davies; Dr J Hemmonsbey-Lodewyk; Dr J Moroe
