Graduation ceremonies are the highlight of our academic year because they are an opportunity to celebrate your years of hard work. You have made a success of your time at CPUT and now you are an inspiration to others who may consider a university education because they saw you succeed.
Your CPUT family is very proud of you. For many, the road to this point has been challenging, and it will have taken immense grit to not only finish your course, but excel. You represent the cream of the crop, and especially as we approach the national elections, I remind you that South Africa’s fate hinges on you realising your full potential. Dream big and do something worthwhile with your precious qualification. Your community and South Africa needs you now more than ever.
CPUT has over 100,000 alumni, dating back to the historic institutions, and you will now form part of that esteemed network. The Institution
BOODSKAP VAN DIE VISEKANSELIER
Beste Graduandi
Gradeplegtighede is die hoogtepunt van ons akademiese jaar omdat dit jou die geleentheid bied om jare se harde werk te vier. Jy het sukses op universiteit behaal, en is nou ’n inspirasie vir ander wie hoër onderwys opleiding oorweeg bloot omdat hulle jou sukses gesien het.
Jou CPUT-familie is baie trots op jou! Die pad tot op hierdie punt was waarskynlik vir jou uitdagend en het ongelooflike vasberadenheid geverg om nie net jou kursus af te handel nie, maar om ook uit te blink. Jy verteenwoordig
daarom die room van ons Instelling, en veral met die naderende nasionale verkiesings, herinner ek jou daaraan dat Suid-Afrika se lot afhang van jou gewilligheid om jou volle potensiaal te verwesenlik. Droom groot en doen iets waardevols met jou kosbare kwalifikasie. Jou gemeenskap en SuidAfrika het jou nou nodig, meer as ooit van te vore.
CPUT het meer as 100,000 oudstudente, en vandag word jy deel van hierdie gesogte netwerk. Die Instelling benodig jou volgehoue bydrae, of dit nou deur ’n formele struktuur soos die Konvokasie is,
needs your continued contribution, whether it be through a formal structure like Convocation, or simply staying connected to the Institution. This will ensure that we remain a university of repute that you are proud to be associated with.
Finally, I would like to thank the university staff, your parents, guardians, family members, spouses, friends, donors, and all stakeholders who have contributed to your success. This has truly been a collaborative effort, and their contribution is celebrated as well.
Vice-Chancellor
Prof Chris Nhlapo
of eenvoudig deur kontak te behou met ons. Dit sal verseker dat CPUT ’n universiteit van aansien bly; ’n universiteit waarop jy kan trots wees.
Laastens wil ek die universiteitspersoneel, jou ouers, voogde, familielede, eggenote, vriende, skenkers en alle belanghebbendes wie bygedra het tot jou sukses bedank. Dit was werklik ’n gesamentlike poging, so vandag word hul bydrae ook gevier.
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 2024 booklets can be found on the CPUT website at: https://www.cput.ac.za/students/about/graduation/programme
UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
BALKARAN, R (Prof), D. P Admin
CULLINAN, PM (Mr), MA
DONDASHE, N (Ms), BCom Hons, IndPsy
ELYAS, A (Mr), NSC
FAKU, S (Mr), MSc
FISA, S (Mr), MBA
GREEN, P (Prof), PhD, MBA
GROENEWALD, L (Dr), PhD
GUMBI, D (Mr), LLM
KRISHNAMURTHY, S (Prof), PhD
MAHARAJ, S (Mr), CA (SA)
MAPENA, WL (Dr), MPA
MASHWANYELA, C (Mr), MTech
MATIWANE, S (Mr), Hons, MBA
MNGQUNDANISO, L (Mr), NDip
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: LEARNING AND TEACHING
BALKARAN, R (Prof), D. P Admin
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
PHAHO, D (Dr), PhD
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: OPERATIONS
MAYENDE, G (Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
MJI, A (Prof), DEd
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
RAMSUROOP, S (Prof), PhD
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
NOTSHIKILA, S (Ms), PGDip
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
RAJI, A (Prof), PhD
SCHREUDER, BK (Mr), MEd
SOCIKWA, L (Mr), MBA
VABAZA-MVANDABA, A (Ms), CA (SA)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
HAY-SWEMMER, H (Prof), PhD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: FINANCE
DU PLESSIS, P (Mr), CA (SA)
REGISTRAR
MOKOENA, SS (Mr), M Admin
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
BROOKS, N (Dr), 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.
ERASMUS, Nicolette Vanessa Carol GESWINDT, Marshelle Danielle
GUGA, Nombuso
JWILI, Wanga Alfred
KOPER, Wilfred Vicasius
LOBESE, Monica
MABALA, Tulisa Roses
MAJOVA, Nomaphelo
MARINUS, Aronica Mariam Evelyn
MOSHOESHOE, Naledi Kwaela
MSONGELWA, Cikizwa Shado
MTYENENE, Sinovuyo
NKAWANE, Tlou Wilcan
NTSHANGASE, Msawenkosi Mxolisi
NYEMBENYA, Athenkosi
RANELO, Nontembeko
SEBETLELE, Nicolette Lebogang
SWARTS, Mandiswa Priscilla
TAKIN, Robert Ashu
THEYS, Ilse Sabrina
THOBI, Estelle Angeline Magreth
TSHONGA, Sifiso
VAN DER MERWE, Michelle **
WARNICK, Alecia Nosay
ZYBRANDS, Rouvier
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
PRIMARY CARE NURSING
ADONIS, Amanda
BEKU, Yamkela
BURNS, Yolanda
CONSTABLE, Afton
CORBETT, Samantha Ruth
DWABAYO, Tandile
DYOMFANA, Lona
FOURIE, Leonardo William GILLMAN, Thandazwa
GREEN, Birgit
JANTJIES, Faatin
JEVU, Vuyani
JOHNSON, Samantha Berenice **
JORDAAN, Chrizelle
KADALIE, Regilia Terri-Lynn Alexia
KAYI, Nolitha
KIBIDO, Unathi
MACAULEY, Carmenita Willemina
MAKUBALO, Notabo
MASUALLE, Vuyelwa Judith MATHO, Nomthandazo
MATOLO, Philadelphia Nthabiseng MDIBANISO, Zodwa
MEHL, Jeanne Wanda
MHLONITSHWA, Asisipho
MINNAAR, Michelle Jo-Ann
MKHETSHANE, Asiphile
MYEZA, Nosipho Mathapelo
MZEMBE, Babalwa Francis NDWANDWA, Aphiwe Patricia NDYALVANE, Nomveliso Lorrain
NDZUMO, Ntomboxolo
NELANI, Nonzukiso Engeline
NGCAWUZELE, Siyamthanda
NGQOLOSI, Phumeza
NGUDLE, Ntombozuko Veronica
NTAMO, Brigert Thembeka
NTENTEMA, Mzontsundu
PAYNE, Michelle
PHUMPUTHA, Aphiwe
RAMPHENG, Emeldah Nteboheng
ROBERTS, Sarah
SIRAYI, Abongile
SNYMAN, Asiphe
STUNGU, Sikho
SWAYENA, Nobuza Lyzette
TSALUPONDO, Notemba
TSHOZI, Abongile
TSHUTA, Nozibele
TUNGANA, Olwethu
WILLEMSE, Juliana Joan
XELANI, Zubenathi *
XWAYI, Yolokazi
MASTER
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
PERUMAL, Nithiananda
Title: Prehospital management of pain in trauma patients presenting to the Emergency Medical Services in Gaborone, Botswana
Supervisors: Mr R Matthews; Dr N Naidoo
MASTER OF SCIENCE
BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
CHIPOFYA, Elias
Title: The neuroprotective effects of Rooibos extracts against oxidative stress-induced cytotoxicity in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells
Supervisors: Prof J Von Metzinger; Dr T Docrat
RADIOGRAPHY
CONRAD, Danielle Patricia
Title: The effectiveness of a Performance Management System in evaluating the skills development of Radiation Therapists in the Western Cape
Supervisors: Dr L Hudson; Ms B Wyrley-Birch
DOCTOR
RADIOGRAPHY
KARERA, Abel
Title: Image interpretation systems for diagnostic radiographers
Supervisors: A/Prof P Engel-Hills; Dr F Davidson
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
TSHIVHASE, Abegail Mukhethwa
Title: Biochemical analysis and microRNA profiling in a high glucose in vitro model with resveratrol intervention
Supervisors: Dr S Raghubeer; Prof T Matsha-Erasmus
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF RADIOGRAPHY
ABEL KARERA
Master of Science in Radiography
SUPERVISOR
Prof Penelope Engel-Hills CO-SUPERVISOR
Dr Florence Davidson
TITLE: IMAGE INTERPRETATION SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHERS
The growing demand for medical imaging has exposed the critical shortage of radiologists, particularly in under-resourced regions like Namibia. The outcome is a high number of unreported plain radiographs and delayed interpretations, impacting patient care and management. The complex imaging system was studied and radiographers’ ability to accurately detect abnormalities in plain radiographs was demonstrated. This has potential as a solution to the shortage of radiologists. Originality lies in the proposed modified image interpretation system, which utilises radiographer expertise collaboratively to ensure timely interpretation of most radiographs. The proposed system holds potential to improve patient care by facilitating informed decisions by referring clinicians.
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
ABEGAIL MUKHETHWA TSHIVHASE
Master of Science in Biomedical Technology
SUPERVISORS
Dr Shanel Raghubeer; Prof Tandi Matsha-Erasmus
TITLE: BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND MICRO-RNA PROFILING IN A HIGH GLUCOSE IN VITRO MODEL WITH RESVERATROL INTERVENTION
This study investigated the therapeutic effects of resveratrol on oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and glucose metabolism under high glucose-induced conditions using an in vitro liver model. This study not only unveiled resveratrol’s therapeutic potential, but also underscored the importance of alternative strategies in combating diabetes and associated complications. The novelty of the study is the inclusion of epigenetic factors by quantification of microRNAs linked to T2DM pathogenesis in HepG2 cells. The findings elucidated the dysregulation of microRNAs in response to high glucose exposure and resveratrol treatment, uncovering a novel insight into the molecular mechanism underlying diabetes pathophysiology. To date, this work resulted in two peer-reviewed articles and an oral presentation at an international conference.
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
DEAN’S MEDAL RECIPIENT
AMEEROH OSMAN
Diploma in Somatology
Ameeroh Osman was born in the Bo-Kaap in 2002, and obtained her Senior Certificate at Cape Town High School in 2020.
In 2021, she registered for the three-year Diploma in Somatology at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences; she obtained 24 distinctions out of 28 subjects.
Ms Osman is currently registered for the one-year Advanced Diploma in Somatology, and aspires to work in Advanced Aesthetic Therapies thereafter.
