Congratulations to the graduating class of 2022. Seated amongst you are phenomenal graduates who persevered through challenging circumstances to succeed. Some of you may take this CPUT qualification
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
and work in that exact industry, while others may turn an unrelated passion into a viable business. Whatever you end up doing, know that there is no challenge that grit, hard work and resilience won’t overcome.
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 alumni who want to see you,
BOODSKAP VAN DIE VISEKANSELIER
Beste Graduandi
Geluk aan die graduerende klas van 2022. Tussen julle sit fenomenale graduandi wie volgehou het en sukses behaal het ten spyte van uitdagende omstandighede. Sommige van julle sal waarskynlik hierdie CPUT kwalifikasie neem en in daardie presiese industrie gaan werk, terwyl ander ’n onverwante passie in ’n volhoubare besigheid sal verander. Watookal julle op die ou end doen, weet dat daar geen uitdaging is wat deursettingsvermoë, harde werk en veerkragtigheid nie kan oorkom nie.
Hierdie kwalifikasie behoort net een van vele beleggings te wees wat jy in jouself maak. As jy lewenslank leer sal jy een tree voor die kompetisie bly en in staat wees om aanhoudend aan te pas by ’n wêreld wat gekenmerk word deur konstante verandering. As ’n gegradueerde van CPUT vorm jy nou deel van ’n groot netwerk van alumni wie jou en die Instelling wil sien floreer. Ek hoop dat jy, soos jy deur die geledere van jou industrie styg, geleenthede sal skep vir dié wie jou volg
Esi sidanga kumele sibe yenye yeendlela zokuziphucula. Ukuthi gqolo ukufunda oku kuza kukugcina uphambili kwabanye, kwaye ukwazi ukuzilungiselela ihlabathi elihleli nje liyatshintsha. Njengophumelele eCPUT uzakubayinxenye yoninzi lwabantu abaphuma apha (i-alumni) abafuna ukubona wena neli ziko niphumelela. Ndithemba ukuba ngelixa uphumelela phambili, udlulela kwezinye izikhundla emsebenzini wakho, uya kuvulela nabanye amathuba xa benkqonkqoza.
and the Institution flourish. I hope that as you rise through the ranks of your own industry, that you will open the doors of opportunity to others when they knock.
Kind regards Vice-Chancellor
Prof Chris Nhlapo
Vriendelike groete
Visekanselier
Prof Chris Nhlapo
Sibamba ngazibini
USekela-Tshansela UNjing Chris Nhlapo
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.
Title: Water Quality Management of a Section of the Dwars River, Ceres, Western Cape
Supervisor: Dr B Delcarme
WEELS, Shandre Sharnize Lavern
Title: Microbial biodiversity as an indicator of health: a focus on selected peatlands of the Southern Cape, South Africa
Supervisors: Dr M Le Roes-Hill; Dr P Welz
MASTER AGRICULTURE
SIGADLA, Anele
Title: Water footprint analysis of table grape production in the Berg River region of South Africa
Supervisors: Dr M Fanadzo; Mrs E Avenant
SIKHAU, Takalani
Title: Soil chemical and microbiological responses to irrigation with diluted winery wastewater in a Shiraz vineyard in Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Supervisors: Prof F Lewu; Dr R Mulidzi, Dr C Howell; Dr A Adetunji
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
CONSERVATION SCIENCE
GLATTHAAR, Craig Bruce *
Title: Barking up the wrong tree: Characterizing farmers, farms, and a behavioural framework regarding livestock guardian dog use in South Africa
Supervisor: Prof S Geerts
RETIEF, Landi *
Title: A determination of Cape Flats Sand Fynbos restoration success in the Western Cape, South Africa, based on vegetation establishment and pollinator activity
Supervisor: Prof S Geerts
WILKINSON, Chris
Title: Estimating population changes in humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) migrating past Cape Vidal, South Africa
Supervisors: Prof K Findlay; Dr J Olbers
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
NDLETYANA, Ongeziwe
Title: Spatial distribution of ambient air quality in the Cape Town central business district
Supervisors: Mr B Madonsela; Mr T Maphanga; Dr V Zungu
SAM, Thandokazi
Title: Cultivation and identification of filamentous bacteria from twelve wastewater treatment plants in South Africa
Supervisors: Dr PJ Welz; Dr M Le Roes-Hill; Dr N Hoosein
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
JACOBS, Lynn
Title: Contamination sources and concentrations of metal pollutants in the Eerste River, Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisors: Prof J Odendaal; Prof R Snyman
MLONYENI, Sihle
Title: Influence of Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge on the Water Quality of the Veldwachters River, Western Cape
Supervisors: Prof B Opeolu; Dr O Pereao
NSIMBA, Eden Alexandre
Title: A review of the legal framework governing environmental impacts of fuel stations on groundwater in Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisors: Dr N Malaza; Mr T Marhazula
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ADETOKUNBOH, Adeola Helen *
Title: Metabolite profile of Bambara groundnut malting process and characteristics of its malt extracts
Supervisors: Prof V Jideani; Dr A Obilana
TAFU, Nontsikelelo Noxolo **
Title: Physicochemical, nutritional and dissolution properties of solid dispersed Moringa oleifera leaf powder effervescent beverage granules
Supervisor: Prof V Jideani
MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY
HOFFMAN, Julie-Ann **
Title: Doped tin oxide supports for the oxygen evolution reaction
Supervisors: Prof M Matoetoe; Dr R Mohamed
MOSER, Justin John
Title: Phytochemical study and biological activities of the chemical constituents of Helichrysum Pandurifolium Schrank
Supervisor: Prof A Mohammed
MUSUNGAY, Laury Tshibola
Title: Photocatalytic degradation of orange II sodium dye in textile wastewater using TiO2-supported with activated carbon
Supervisors: A/Prof F Wewers; Dr K Badmus
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
NGCOBO, Sizwe
Title: An electrochemical sensor for efavirenz based on electrode modification with silver-gold bimetallic nanoparticles functionalized nanoclay
Supervisors: Prof M Matoetoe; Dr K Maqashu
SMITH, Randall Kenneth
Title: Development of an electrochemical biosensor for Nevirapine, based on a zinc oxidenanoclay human serum albumin composite
Supervisor: Prof M Matoetoe
TIMAKWE, Sapokazi **
Title: Nanoclay silver protein Human serum Albumin electrochemical sensor for Zidovudine
Supervisor: Prof M Matoetoe
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
CHEMISTRY
AKINFENWA, Omolaja Akeem
Title: Isolation of bioactive compounds from selected plants of South African flora (Helichrysum and Aspalathus species) for application in the preparation of biocompatible metal nanoparticles
Supervisors: Prof A Mohammed; Prof J Marnewick
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
TANGA, Mbappe
Title: Morphological characteristics and chemical composition of skullcap (scutellaria lateriflora l.) and burdock (arctium lappa l.) cultivated under different conditions
Supervisor: Prof F Lewu
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHEMISTRY
AKEEM OMALAJA AKINFENWA
Master: Chemistry
SUPERVISORS
Prof Ahmed Mohammed; Prof Jeanine Marnewick
TITLE: ISOLATION OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS FROM SELECTED PLANTS OF SOUTH AFRICAN FLORA (HELICHRYSUM AND ASPALATHUS SPECIES) FOR APPLICATION IN THE PREPARATION OF BIOCOMPATIBLE METAL NANOPARTICLES
Mr Akinfenwa’s PhD thesis displayed the right conceptual framework to address the research objectives and sequentially address the stated problems. It interfaced between organic chemistry and nanostructure materials from plants that serve as functional products for drug discovery. Conclusions from the study were scientific and evidence based, using cutting-edge analytical instruments, ranging from isolation methods, evaluation of bioactivities and biosynthesis, and bio-evaluation of silver and gold nanoparticles. The experimental results made novel contributions to knowledge, with three research articles and a review published in high-impact journals.
TITLE: MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SKULLCAP (SCUTELLARIA LATERIFLORA L) AND BURDOCK (ARCTIUM LAPPA L) CULTIVATED UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS
Using combined fertilizer treatments, Mr Tanga cultivated these herbs to help overcome the challenges associated with the production of secondary metabolites of interest to our herbal markets and pharmaceutical industries.
The study revealed that fertilizer combination positively influenced nutritional content, and enhanced accumulation of secondary metabolites in these species. This work concludes that these species can successfully grow in the Winelands region of the Western Cape province of South Africa. The study will contribute to the country’s development goal for Agenda 2030 for job creation when these results go into commercial cultivation. The findings were presented at two international conferences, with novel contributions to five research articles in accredited journals.
BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA
ACCOUNTANCY
BASSADIEN, Muhammad Shu-Aib
BOOYS, Heidi Jolene
DAMON, Jamie-Lee
KABUTU MUKENDI SHABA, Gradie
KWINDLA, Zandile
MOCHEKO, Rakwena Joseph
NDONGO, Davina Bassa
NGCINGANE, Lihle
NOGOVA, Gcobisa Lorraine
OLIVER, Fakhrudeen
PETER, Avukonke Leroy
PETER, David Masande
ROSSAUW, Jose Deon Alexander
TABALAZA, Lungiswa
TEMELA, Xolelwa
XAKATHA, Sanele
ZAZELA, Yonela
BUSINESS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
DU PLESSIS, Ricco
MADYOLO, Nosipho
MILLER, Salem Chaney
MONGAMELI, Zintle
RODRIGUES, Jay Lee Shanele
SAAIMAN, Meghan Midajah
VELAPHI, Thandazwa
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
APRIL, Lihle
MKITA, Silindkuhle
SISUSA, Abenathi
SOTOBE, Sintle
THALA, Nontsikelelo Ruth
TSHINTU-KALENDA, Hunter
WILLIAMS, Thimna Naomi
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MJEKULA, Nompumelelo
POATE, Camelita
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MANAGEMENT
ADAMS, Leonelle Rinelda
DANIELS, Eldrin
SOMLOTHA, Siyasanga
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MALINGE, Sanelisiwe
NDZANDZA, Jonga Iviwe
RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BUKULU, Athabile
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
NANZE, Phamela
NJILO, Sinoxolo
FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
HENDRICKS, Lynne
MHLOLA, Thandeka
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT: ACCOMMODATION
CORNELISSEN, Xavier
MGCODO, Zandi
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT: FOOD AND BEVERAGE
MAGATYA, Thandokuhle
MAY, Phozisa
MBOBI, Lucy Tania
NCAPHANCAPHA, Tandazwa
PHINDANI, Zizipho
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT: PROFESSIONAL COOKERY
GELANDT, Saudiqah
RUHODE, Prince Tashinga
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
CLOETE, Danchwa Brendan
INTERNAL AUDITING
MATSHAYA, Jabu
MANAGEMENT
GAQA, Asavela Asisipo Dineo
MARKETING
HENDRICKS, Lee-Ann Shay
MASEKO, Sinegugu Phumusa
OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
BOKABA, Karabo Reabetswe
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
MAKUBALO, Nomthandazo Sandra
TINDLENI, Ndlalifa Christopher
SPORT MANAGEMENT
SPEELMAN, Fagan Radwill
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
MHUKANE, Sibonisiwe
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MONKI, Thembelihle
TOTYI, Sandiso
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
HAMILTON, Sharne Olive
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
BEJA, Pamela
NAICKER, Gadija
MANAGEMENT
SOMLOTHA, Siyasanga
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY
OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DWEZA, Khuthala
MAQAQA, Bulelani Christopher NOMASEKELA, Malwande
TSHIKOVHI, Livhuwani
ZIKHALI, Andisiwe
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ODOUNGA, Yohann Olden Gilles
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
FUTSHANE, Silimela MATIKINCA, Unathi Cynthia
MILA, Nopiwe
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
TAMBE, Zulfa
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MBAQA, Anthea Busisiwe
BACHELOR
PARALEGAL STUDIES
NOKWABUZA, Yonwaba Mbasa
QUTYELO. Siphelele
SAKI, Sikelela
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
FEBRUARY, Lisa
Title: The effectiveness of internships within a selected department of the Western Cape provincial government Supervisor: Dr S Cronjè
GWEBITYALA, Yanga Irvin
Title: Perceptions of unemployed graduates on the role of cooperatives in reducing unemployment in Cape Town Supervisors: Mrs MF Alexander; Prof H Ballard
JONATHAN, Colin
Title: Aquaponics as an urban business initiative to alleviate food insecurity and unemployment in the Western Cape Province of South Africa Supervisor: Dr D Dubihlela
KYOMBA, Ngoie Marlene
Title: Indirect versus direct bookings: Hotel customer motivation for online reservations at travel agencies in the Cape Metropole Supervisor: Prof JP Spencer
MONDO, Sandra Ngolu
Title: The role of the electronic inventory control system in the competitiveness of e-retailers in South Africa
Supervisor: Prof M Twum-Darko
MONI, Bongiwe Veronica
Title: Work-Integrated Learning and Graduate Employment: A case study of a University of Technology in the Western Cape
Supervisor: Prof Michael TwumDarko
SALIWA, Zenande
Title: Challenges experienced by youth aspiring to become entrepreneurs in a township in the Western Cape
Supervisor: Prof M De la Harpe
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ESAU, Henry Oswald
Title: The role of social entrepreneurship in youth development: case of a music school in the City of Tshwane
Supervisor: Prof R Tengeh
JALI, Someleze
Title: Developing women entrepreneurs through guided and funded business start-ups in the City of Cape Town
Supervisors: Prof R Tengeh; Dr F Makoza
NDUTU AKA AKPO, Martin
Title: Challenges to the sustainability of Small, Medium and Microenterprises in the Western Cape, South Africa
Supervisors: Prof R Tengeh; Dr GO Ogunlela
OKOUWADELA, Miria Claude Eulalie **
Title: Tourism and the development of small-scale accommodation businesses in the Cape Town Central Business District Supervisor: Prof R Tengeh
TOH, Ernest Muchu
Title: Contemporary influence of the South African immigration law on immigrant entrepreneurship in Cape Town
Supervisors: Prof G Iwu; Prof R Tengeh
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ADAMS, Shaheed
Title: Managing organizational changes in a company in the Western Cape to survive the changing landscape Supervisor: Dr L Jowah
HLAMANDANA, Sibabalwe
Title: Competencies for a manager to execute retail logistics projects in the Cape Metropolis Supervisor: Dr L Jowah
HLUNGWANI, Basani Olly
Title: A post-project evaluation of tarred road project on the livelihood of local residents: a case study of Malamulele region in Vhembe District Supervisor: Mr J Matande
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
KOMANI, Confidence Kenalemang
Title: Students’ perceptions towards the use of e-learning platforms at a university of technology in the Western Cape Supervisor: Prof B Yan
MADOKWE, Siyambona
Title: Task-focused leadership competencies and their effect on project team motivation on a selected petroleum company in the Western Cape Supervisor: Dr L Jowah
MAKUBALO, Mandilakhe
Title: Stakeholder management factors influencing service delivery project failures at Engcobo Supervisor: Dr L Jowah
MKUHLANA, Xolile Edwin
Title: The role of budgeting systems on successful project execution at a selected government department in the Cape Metropolis Supervisor: Dr L Jowah
NYANGA, Mpatishwa
Title: The importance of structured communication for effective stakeholder management of construction projects in the Cape Metropolis Supervisor: Dr L Jowah
SOPHI, Siyabulela
Title: Modelling a Projectbased entrepreneur-training and development Programme for Unemployed Khayelitsha Youth Supervisor: Dr L Jowah
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
PAULSE, Mieshka **
Title: The effect of human resource information systems on the merger of a selected financial institution in the Western Cape Supervisor: Dr AC De la Harpe
RIDDLES, Ursula Franelin
Title: The role of knowledge transfer in the sustainability of a selected organisation in the petroleum industry, in South Africa Supervisor: Dr AC De la Harpe
INTERNAL AUDITING
SHIPANGA, Urim Tummim Saima
Title: The influence of operational risk on the sustainability of manufacturing SMMEs in the Cape Metropole Supervisors: Dr S Le Roux; Prof J Dubihlela
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
HEUVEL, David Andre
Title: Hotels’ strategic objectives regarding direct bookings at four-and five-star hotels in the Cape Town Metropole
Supervisors: Ms D Draper; Ms I Banoobhai-Anwar
MAGANGQAZA, Wendy
Title: Critical success factors for a cycling event in Cape Town: Road cyclists versus mountain bikers Supervisors: Dr H Bama; Ms E Venske
NTWAKUMBA, Athi
Title: Staff turnover within restaurant kitchens in Cape Town Central Business District
Supervisors: Dr T Nyathela-Sunday; Ms M Silo
SILWANA, Monwabisi
Title: Stakeholders’ involvement in the development and implementation of tourism-related policies in a selected district municipality in the Eastern Cape
Supervisors: Dr CN Dube; Ms M Silo
MASTER
BUSINESS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
DU PLESSIS, Mark David *
Title: Digital transformation strategic processes for small and medium enterprises in Cape Town Supervisor: Dr A De la Harpe
INTERNAL AUDITING
ASSEGAAI, Eugine
Title: Transforming internal audit into using Blockchain technology within the Department of National Treasury in Bloemfontein Supervisor: Prof J Dubihlela
MABE, Puledi Phineas
Title: Impact of partnering on risk management within construction industry sector in Limpopo Supervisor: Prof J Dubihlela
NAMA, Thembela Beverly
Title: The effect of internal controls on environmental health risks within the informal settlements of Witzenberg, Western Cape province Supervisors: Prof J Dubihlela; Dr D Dubihlela
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
DUTYWA, Siyasanga Zinile
Title: Cost implications of fee-free education at selected universities in the Western Cape Supervisors: Prof L Obokoh; Dr S Benedict
MSIZA, Nelly Rose
Title: Monitoring and evaluation: Strategic tools for the management of public schools in the Cape Metropole Supervisors: Prof L Obokoh; Dr S Benedict
MARKETING
MATSIKIDZE, Edson **
Title: A critical realist analysis of social media marketing on Facebook, a case of BrownSense Supervisors: Dr K Ncube; Ms Z Mxaku
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
FIKILE, Zizipho
Title: Community participation in housing development at Philippi community in the Cape metropole Supervisor: Dr S Cronjè
SONQWENQWE, Bongani Onke
Title: Land invasion in a selected municipality in the Western Cape Supervisor: Dr S Cronjè
WALBRUGH, Melichia Vallene
Title: Service delivery protests in municipalities with specific reference to the Ceres district in the Western Cape Supervisor: Dr S Cronjè
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
ARENDSE, Kayla Kim
Title: Critical success factors for e-tailing: A case study of clothing retailers in Cape Town Supervisor: Prof V Mugobo
CLOETE, Genine *
Title: The influence of personality traits on consumers’ willingness to buy groceries online in South Africa Supervisor: Prof V Mugobo
NTIMANE, Lucky Jabu
Title: Post Covid-19 recovery, renewal and resilience strategies for township taverns: case studies of selected township taverns in Soweto Supervisors: Prof V Mugobo; Ms AP Mrasi
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
MONYANE, Malefane Stephen
Title: The effect of a customer relationship framework on strategic marketing planning for destination marketing organisations in Tshwane, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof JP Spencer
NSABIMANA, Emmanuel
Title: The development of a tourism management framework for the conservation of national parks in Rwanda
Supervisors: Prof JP Spencer; Prof JN Steyn
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE
INTERNAL AUDITING
ENOW, Samuel Tabot
Title: The market liquidity of designated 2B equity securities under the Basel Accord: Empirical evidence from South African Commercial Banks Supervisors: Dr SN Kasse; Prof J Dubihlela
EZE, Ikenna Franklin
Title: Framework for critical thinking among internal auditing students through technology-based educational interventions
Supervisors: Prof G Iwu; Prof J Dubihlela
MARKETING
JUSTINO, Mateus Vicente
Title: A framework for the use of m-commerce by brick-and-mortar retailers in Angola
Supervisors: Prof R Tengeh; Prof M Twum-Darko
DOCTOR
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
BARBIER, Lance
Title: A framework for improving knowledge management and service delivery in the South African Government Supervisor: Prof R Tengeh
RYKLIEF, Mogamat Yasien
Title: A framework for embedding citizen-centric service delivery in a selected department in the Western Cape Government Supervisor: Prof R Tengeh
ZWENI, Abongile Goodman
Title: Critical evaluation of service delivery in selected South African municipalities: The role of budget management
Supervisors: Prof B Yan; Dr C Uys
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE: TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
MALEFANE STEPHEN MONYANE
MTech Marketing; BTech Tourism Management
SUPERVISOR
Prof John Peter Spencer
TITLE: THE EFFECT OF A CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP FRAMEWORK ON STRATEGIC MARKETING PLANNING FOR DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANISATIONS IN TSHWANE, SOUTH
AFRICA
Malefane Stephen Monyane’s thesis reports the effect of marketing strategies on a destination-customer relationship framework for a destination marketing organisation. The destination-marketing organisation used as a case study is the Tshwane Tourism Association. He investigated literature based on strategic marketing planning, market positioning, retention marketing, product/service strategy, relationship marketing and customer relationship management. He applied a mixed-method research design. The study population included hospitality, travel and tourism organisations operating within the City of Tshwane as existing and potential customers of the Tshwane Tourism Association, non-governmental organisations operating within the Gauteng province, and higher education institution experts in South Africa. Finally, using the results from the findings and data reported in the literature, he developed a framework for a destination customer relationship programme. These findings will be useful in the future rational design of customer relationship framework and strategic marketing planning for destination marketing organisations.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
EMMANUEL NSABIMANA
MTech Hospitality and Tourism Management
SUPERVISORS
Prof JP Spencer; Prof JN Steyn
TITLE: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TOURISM MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR THE CONSERVATION OF NATIONAL PARKS IN RWANDA
The study developed a tourism management framework for the conservation of Rwanda’s three national parks by highlighting community capacity building, reporting channels, compensation, local community involvement and participation, as strong variables for effective conservation of the parks. The study also proposed a communication strategy that should be adopted to ensure successful implementation of the developed framework. During the doctorate study, three articles were published in peer review journals; while three more articles were presented at international conferences, and were published in extended abstract books.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE: INTERNAL AUDITING
SAMUEL TABOT ENOW
MAM Finance and Accounting; MTech Management Accounting; BCom (Honours)
SUPERVISORS
Dr Sophie Nguepi Kasse; Prof Jobo Dubihlela
TITLE: THE MARKET LIQUIDITY OF DESIGNATED 2B EQUITY SECURITIES UNDER THE BASEL ACCORD: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM SOUTH AFRICAN COMMERCIAL BANKS
Samuel Enow’s thesis evaluated the market liquidity of level 2B common equity in the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Net Stable Fund Ratio (NSFR). His study improves on the frontier of knowledge regarding liquidity management, particularly financial market liquidity by empirically investigating the state of the level 2B common equity securities as proposed in the Basel III reform for liquidity management. In his dissertation, two modified liquidity ratios were proposed to integrate systemic risk which captures illiquidity premiums. These modified ratios are a notable advancement of the existing LCR and NSFR, which can be relied on in periods of stress. Samuel has published one article from his dissertation in the Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, which is DHET accredited. He presented his dissertation in the 42nd International Centre of Economics, Humanities and Management, Paris, France, 26–28 September 2022, and was awarded best presenter. Samuel has submitted two other manuscripts for possible publication in DHET accredited journals.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF
COMMERCE: INTERNAL AUDITING
IKENNA FRANKLIN EZE
MTech Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
SUPERVISORS
Prof Chux Gervase Iwu; Prof Jobo Dubihlela
TITLE: FRAMEWORK FOR CRITICAL THINKING AMONG INTERNAL AUDITING STUDENTS USING TECHNOLOGY-BASED EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS
The fundamental purpose of Ikenna Eze’s study was to construct a conceptual framework that would guide teachers in addressing the growing demand for auditors with strong critical thinking skills. This was achieved by first using the viewpoints of three groups of respondents consisting of ten respondents; and secondly, using an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) design to confirm the concepts and relationships provided in the literature-based provisional framework and to provide insight into further concepts and their connections. The result is an innovative, integrative, and rigorous conceptual framework that will assist educators in developing critical thinking, not just in auditing students using technology-based instructional interventions. The intricate complexity of critical thinking development is given structure by this framework. The development of critical thinking skills, on the other hand, is not a once-off linear process. As a result, the framework, and its various concepts and linkages, should be viewed as part of an ongoing process of critical thinking development. Ikenna has published a number of publications from this thesis, and much more is expected in the future.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE: MARKETING
MATEUS VICENTE JUSTINO
MTech in Business Administration;
BTech Management in Entrepreneurship
SUPERVISOR
Prof Robertson K Tengeh CO-SUPERVISOR
Prof Michael Twum-Darko
TITLE: A FRAMEWORK FOR THE USE OF M-COMMERCE BY BRICK-ANDMORTAR RETAIL STORES IN ANGOLA
Mateus Justino’s thesis focused on the linkage between m-commerce technology and brick-and-mortar retail stores. The study used both the Technology-OrganisationEnvironment (TOE) framework and the Task-Technology Fit (TTF) models as theoretical lenses to understand and interpret how brick-and-mortar businesses adopt and use new technologies for their commerce activities. The report sheds light on m-commerce as a viable solution for retail SMEs in the contemporary market. The study offers sufficient theoretical grounds for explaining and understanding the retail trade in using digitalised mobile systems. The clarion call is for brick-and-mortar retail SMEs to adopt and use m-commerce for effective participation in the digital commerce ecosystem to manage the business stakeholders’ priorities, and achieve sustainable competitive advantage. This study proposes a general framework to align brick-and-mortar retail operations and m-commerce practices to assist technologically challenged retail SMEs to deal with the complications associated with m-commerce adoption and usage.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
LANCE BARBIER
MTech Public Management; BTech Public Management
SUPERVISOR
Prof Robertson K Tengeh
TITLE: A FRAMEWORK FOR IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT
Lance Barbier’s thesis explores the relationship between public administration, knowledge management, and service delivery in the South African government. The study defines “Knowledge Management” as the practice of ensuring correct information is used effectively to provide maximum value. In the South African context, this study confirms that improved Knowledge Management will improve service delivery, a key objective of this government, as outlined in Section 195 of Chapter 10 of the South African Constitution. Lance has developed a Knowledge Management Implementation Framework, which he believes will meet this objective. Overall, the study reveals that when Knowledge Management is implemented correctly, it has the potential to bridge the divide between public officials’ knowledge and their output, thereby improving service delivery. Lance recommends that policymakers fast-track service delivery improvement by leveraging Knowledge Management. Lance has published two articles in accredited international journals, and another three are awaiting publication.
FACULTY
OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MOGAMAT YASIEN RYKLIEF
Master in Public Administration; BTech
Public Management
SUPERVISOR
Prof Robertson K Tengeh
TITLE: A FRAMEWORK FOR EMBEDDING CITIZEN-CENTRIC SERVICE DELIVERY IN A SELECTED DEPARTMENT IN THE WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT
Yasien Ryklief’s thesis focused on creating and implementing effective training and development interventions to ensure citizen-centric service delivery in post-democracy South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape. These interventions are essential to strengthen communities’ technical capabilities, and contribute to the comprehensive development of public service personnel’s skills in public engagement and citizencentric service delivery. The study sought to determine if training and development opportunities were driven by the need to enhance employees’ abilities to achieve and deliver their department’s service delivery mandates. The results of the study indicated that shifting government’s focus to citizen centricity would indeed improve efficiency and service delivery. Yasien published an article in the International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science titled: “The importance of training and development for government officials in South Africa”. According to Research Gate, the interest score of Yasien’s article is higher than 89% of research items published in 2022.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
ABONGILE GOODMAN ZWENI
MTech Business Administration; BTech Management
SUPERVISORS
Prof Bingwen Yan; Dr Cornelia Uys
TITLE: CRITICAL EVALUATION OF SERVICE DELIVERY IN SELECTED SOUTH AFRICAN MUNICIPALITIES: THE ROLE OF BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Mr Zweni’s thesis focused on advancing our understanding of the difficulties experienced by municipal officials, and developing a framework to guide the management and employees of municipalities in their budget management. The study revealed that risk management, cash flow management, revenue and expenditure management, legislative considerations, and budget planning have a significant impact on effective budget management. The study developed a framework using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to determine the model’s fit indices and to test the significance of relationships between key variables. The framework provides new insights into the challenges of public management, as well as providing a useful practical guide to effective budget management in the municipalities where the study was conducted. Ultimately, the application of the Zweni framework has the potential to significantly improve the quality of life of South African citizens. Abongile published four DHET accredited articles in both national and international journals in the field of public management. Two of his manuscripts have been submitted to accredited international journals for possible publication. His work has also been presented at two internal conferences on public administration.
EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP BARON, Marcelia
LEIBRANDT, Shue-Earl Jane
MUSHAYI, Langton SAYERS, Lyle
SEPTEMBER, Vernon Francious
TEACHING AND LEARNING MTHAMBEKA, Xolani
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
MASTER
EDUCATION
ANDRAS, Imre Istvan
Title: The effect of a supportive teacher-learner relationship on Grade 12 learners’ Mathematics achievement Supervisor: Dr WC Ndlovu
EBOIGBE, Vivian Edirin
Title: The functionality of the leadership styles of school leaders at primary schools in one education district in Cape Town in the Western Cape
Supervisor: Dr MH Combrinck
LWANGA, Ali
Title: The application of Van Hiele’s Theory of Instructional Design to facilitate the learning of circle geometry in Grade 11
Supervisor: Dr WC Ndlovu
ROBERTS, Kay Lynette
Title: Self-regulated strategies for writing engagement with Intermediate Phase learners
Supervisors: Dr A Steenkamp; Dr C Thornhill
VAN WYK, Marinus Daniel
Title: Pre-service teachers’ preparedness for Fourth Industrial Revolution teaching and learning Supervisor: Prof Z Waghid
DIPLOMA
OPTICIANRY
NONGQAYI, Zizipho
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
ALEXANDER, Cody John
BARENDS, Tazlyne Zandre
FATAAR, Nabeelah
MABINDA, Takunda Steven MAY, Azile
MPOFU, Urulander Rejoice
MZIBA, Siyavuya
NDIBI, Tsepo
RIX, Sheyaam
SIKHAKHANE, Bongani Mzomuhle
VUZANE, Timothy Sithandiwe Siviwe
OPTICAL DISPENSING
ROBERTS, Sammy-Clair
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
NURSING SCIENCE
ABRAHAMS, Dondre Adrian John BERGH, Done
DINISO, Luzuko
DLONGWANA, Lubabalo
GAGIANO, Mare-Antoinette
GQOMO, Zukisani Goodwill
MAJOLA, Stefanie Hendriena
MOKHOBONGOANA, Liyabona
NODILINGA, Bomkazi Angel
NYIMBANA, Samkele
RAMALANZWA, Mukundi Ale
SWAARTBOOI, Phinda
WHITLOW, Avril Danell
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
BACHELOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
WILLIAMS, Craig Ashley
MASTER OF SCIENCE
RADIOGRAPHY
ISMAIL, Sumaya **
Title: Radioguided occult lesion localisation (ROLL) as a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure: clinical review at a single tertiary hospital in South Africa
Supervisors: Dr FE Davidson; Dr F Malherbe
SEYAMA-GININDZA, Thobile
Lungile
Title: Lived experiences of diagnostic Radiographers working in the public health sector in the country of Eswatini
Supervisors: Dr K Naidoo; Ms Y Peter
DOCTOR
RADIOGRAPHY
SPEELMAN, Aladdin Cornel
Title: Post-mortem Computerised Tomography in the assessment of fatal child abuse
Supervisors: Prof PC Engel-Hills; Prof L Martin
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF RADIOGRAPHY
ALADDIN CORNEL SPEELMAN
Master of Applied Sciences: Medical Imaging/ Computed Tomography (Charles Sturt University)
SUPERVISORS
Prof Penelope Engel-Hills; Prof Lorna J Martin
TITLE: POST-MORTEM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE ASSESSMENT OF FATAL CHILD
ABUSE
The study compared cross-sectional post-mortem Computed Tomography (PMCT) imaging to the forensic autopsy (FA) for the assessment of injuries sustained in children with suspected fatal child abuse or sudden unexplained deaths. This research demonstrated the value of PMCT for diagnosing additional injuries and congenital abnormalities not readily seen during FA. Thus, PMCT supported the FA in reaching a comprehensive assessment of internal injuries sustained. The study filled a gap in research conducted in this area on the African continent. One important recommendation made, is that PMCT should be a routinely employed supplementary examination to the FA in children with fatal injuries.
