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.
Shanai Vos, a 23-year-old hailing from Brackenfell in the Western Cape, matriculated from Brackenfell High School. In 2018, she graduated with an impressive average of 81% and earned three distinctions. Reflecting on her four-year tenure at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Ms Vos characterises it as both challenging and enriching. The unexpected shift to predominantly online learning due to the pandemic proved to be a valuable lesson in adaptability, a crucial skill for any educator. Despite the challenges, she found unwavering support from her lecturers, who were consistently kind and helpful. Although her time on campus was brief, she developed strong bonds with her peers and mentors. Ms Vos expresses deep gratitude for the opportunity to complete her degree at CPUT: “Throughout my university journey, I dedicated myself wholeheartedly to my studies. I had the privilege of being awarded the Dean’s Merit Certificate every year. Today, as I reflect on my achievements, I am filled with pride, knowing that I poured all my energy and commitment into my endeavours. However, my success would never have been possible without the steadfast support of my incredible network—my family, friends, and exceptional lecturers—who stood by me every step of the way.” Her personal motto: Always do your best! Congratulations Ms Vos.
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
DIPLOMA
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
APPOLIS, Libongo Nontle
BESS, Ariston
BIDLA, Solethu
BOLOKO, Mmakgabo Sara
CUNA, Suprise
DHLADHLA, Sibusiso Lunga Shaun
DLAMINI, Nothando Faith
DLAMINI, Nthabiseng
DREYER, Raees
DUBE, Thandiwe Siphesihle
FALITHENJWA, Lihle
GAMPE, Lina
GCUKU, Okuhle
GQWAKA, Xolisa
HLATSHWAYO, Philile Nomonde
KABINE, Nurse Zinhle
KATAMBA, Mbuyi Naomie
KEKANA, Koketjo Brain
KHUMALO, Lindokuhle Donald
KLEINBOOI, Ongeziwe
KOUNDI MBANDA, Ruth Celia
KWINANA, Sandisiwe Maureen
LESHOMO, Bofelo Fumane
LUGONGOLO, Afika
MAGEQA, Liyabonga
MAKINITA, Jessica
MALIWA, Luyanda
MANIE, Andile Derrick
MANXIWA, Ayanda
MASEKO, Ziyanda Melicia
MASEMOLA, Nomvula Dipuo Bridgette
MASITHA, Tholoana
MATU, Pelisa
MBUYANE, Hope Nomonde
MDAZU, Sibusiso
MDIKE, Nonkosikhona
MDITSHWA, Pumezile
MDODANA, Kelvin Lukhaya
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MGABASHE, Siphokazi
MKHONTWANA, Sikelela
MKIZE, Thuthukani Sibusiso
MOFOKENG, Sibusiso Nkosana
MOFOKENG, Tshepang
MOTEBEJANE, Lethabo Maliswane
MPANGELA, Ndzalama Macdonald
MPHATA, Mpheteng Justina
MTHEMBU, Nokuthula Victoria
MZILIKAZI, Sivuyile
NAIT-SAIDI, Ali
NDILELE, Bulelani Arthur
NDITHA, Constance Nobuntu
NGWEDLA, Samkelisiwe
NOQAKALA, Asavela
NOTSHETSHE, Nosive
NTOZAKHE, Bongile
NTSELANE, Ntshepeng
NTSHINGA, Thulisa
QONGQO, Nazi
QWELA, Mandilive
SAHABODIEN, Shameega
SCHEEPERS, Tristan
SEPOTOKELE, Lesedi Mataole
SIBANDE, Lerato
SIGANGA, Andiswa
SIMENU, Lucia
SITHOLE, Zinzi Faith
SIZANI, Lisakhanya
SKENJANA, Mvano
SOHUMA, Mthunzi Jabulani
SOMFONGO, Asavela
SONJICA, Siyavuya
SOYEYE, Bongani
STONE, Nthabiseng
TEBELE, Sinovuyo Emihle
TSHUKUDU, Lethabo
VELLEM, Afika
WILLEMSE, Juliet Morgan
XHEGWANA, Simnikiwe
ZAZI, Luphumlo
ZIGANA, Ziyanda Nomonde
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
ABRAHAMS, Scherone
AROSI, Asive
BACELA, Sennica
BALOYI, Mfundo Prisca
BAUTI, Sesethu
BEKANI, Yonela Madelene
BILIZANA, Sinazo
BOBE, Nomagugu
BOQWANA, Siyanda
BUKANI, Luyanda
BUTHELEZI, Nokuphila Nozipho
CIBI, Athenkosi
DANIELS, Dean Allistair
DEDISO, Olwethu
DOSI, Zintle
ESAU, Divan Jody
FAYINDLALA, Asenathi
FINGO, Masheleen Nontando
FISHER, Jayden Cathy-Ann
FODO, Andisiwe
FORTUNE, Nikita
FUZANI, Nobulumko
GATYENI, Phumlani Aubrey
GUGA, Siphuxolo
HAM, Lwando
HANABE, Aphelele Sanele
HLALELE, Refiloe Lerato
ISAACS, Taahir
JACK, Nwabisa
JACK, Ongeziwe
JACOBS, Mvuyisi Clement
JELASHE, Liyakhanya
JOKA, Silumko
JOYI, Thumeka
KAALPENS, Lindiwe
KABA, Liviwe
LEISA, Naledi 14:00 CEREMONY
KAMANDE, Butshaebethu
KILANI, Ncebakazi
KWELETA, Akhona
LEEU, Matlhogonolo
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY
OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
LIWANI, Thimna Winnie
LUAMBA, Leah
MABASA, Collen
MABIZA, Siphelele Uthin’Umzi
MADAYI, Nolukholo
MAFU, Zandile
MAFUMO, Cliteny
MAKIVA, Phaphama
MAKUBALO, Siyavuya
MALI, Avuyile
MAMASELA, Khotso Joseph
MANTANTANA, Esihle
MANTSHONGO, Amanda
MATHUMBU, Avela
MAYEZANA, Sanele
MBELU, Yamkela
MBEWU, Sakhile
MGEBE, Gugu Aradna
MIYAMBO, Thabo
MKHONDO, Belona Thressa
MOLEFE, Kopano Marvin
MTSHULA, Aphelele
MVANA, Sanelisiwe
MVINJELWA, Olwethu
NDLOVU, Thabiso
NDUMO, Gcinumuzi Lordwill
NGUBANE, Awethu Noxolo
NKALA, Moleboheng *
NOGEMANE, Sinalo
NONI, Sameul
NXIBA, Minentle
QUNDANA, Nosiphiwo Queen
RADEBE, Nonkululeko Kheslina
RAKAVHA, Tshegofatso
RAKWAI, Refiloe
SHENXANE, Siyathemba
SIBENE, Khulile
SIKANI, Asenathi
SIKWATI, Nokuphila
STORMS, Carlo Janico
TSHABALALA, Ntethelelo Nkosiphile
TSHAKA, Asekho
TSHATSHELA, Lukho
TSHOTO, Nolusindiso
TUMANA, Asanda
TYALITI, Anelisa
TYALITI, Ziyanda
XABA, Oscar Lunga Melusi
YEKANE, Nonhlanhla
ZEKEVU, Sarah Phatheka
ZIDE, Emihle
ZINGQI, Siphosihle
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
NDZWANE, Xoliswa
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
CARR, Cornelia Juliana
CETYWAYO, Nandipha
FONDILE, Ayanda Godfrey
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
APRIL, Siso
AROSI, Azile
AVONTUUR, Kayde
BAKAJANA, Nonelela Othembayo
CHASIWE, Mihlali
CROWSTER, Caleb George
GAOLESE, Tebogo Mcdonald
GEBUZA, Nokonwaba
GOBENI, Chriselda
GODANA, Sandisiwe
HATANA, Bongiwe
HEDI, Ayabonga
HERMANS, Phelokazi
JEKE, Zama
JWAXA, Siphokazi
KALAWE, Siphelele
KHATSHWA, Mihle
KHOROMMBI, Lutendo Precious
KHUMALO, Nokwanda
LENKA, Winnie Nomvula
LUWACA, Aphiwe
MAFA, Charles Matome
MAGADLA, Mkhanyiseli
MAKUBALO, Ndumiso
MAKUNGO, Nungo David
MANDLAKE, Andisiwe
MANGENA, Selebogo Eric
MANQELE, Akhona
MARINTLHWANE, Otlotleng Koketso
MASENAMELA, Thapelo Edward
MASUKU, Nokulunga
MATHABELA, Mbuso Sinnet
MAVUNDLA, Sinqobile Ntombiyoxolo
MAYIKHALE, Phatheka
MBANGENI, Zintle Tabisa
MDATYULWA, Thozama
MFONO, Nokuzola Molina
MFUBESI, Olwethu
MGUZULWA, Luntu
MKENTANE, Sandisiwe
MKHETHO, Vuyelwa
MNCANCA, Nelisiwe
MNYAMANA, Yonela Bridget
MOSES, Natalee
MOTAUNG, Tebogo Clinton
MULOMBE, Mwabi Gongo Eunice
NCUBE, Ofentse
NDLOVU, Sydney Bongani
NDOU, Phindulo Nakisani Vele
NGQOSE, Aviwe Alfred
NKOHLA, Siphosethu
NKONDO PAMBO, Caroline Guedalia
NOLUDWE, Nandi
NZWANA, Pamela Veronica
PHALI, Tamara
SENTI, Khanya
SETI, Siyanda
SIGAGAYI, Asithandile
SIJENTU, Sinokuhle
SIPHIKA, Pozisa
STOFU, Khungeka
THIBELI, Matseliso Euginia
TSEPO, Siphokazi Julia
TSHAMBU, Lathiwe
TSOLIWE, Refiloe Veronica
TYALENI, Ziphelele
VOKWANA, Siyamcela
ZIDE, Sinoxolo
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
APLENI, Kholosa Caroline
ATSON, Robin Matthew
BALFOUR, Nwabisa Pamella
BLESS, Masixole
CASSIEM, Muhammad Mujahid Ibni Ganief
CETYIWE, Pumlani
CORBETT, Lance
DAVENPORT, Kionne Janice
DAVIDS, Zunaid *
DE BRUYN, Janine Josephine Moira *
DERROCKS, Melissa Cenovea
DILIKA, Anele
DINGISWAYO, Nomnikelo
DINGISWAYO, Phiwokuhle
ESTERHUIZEN, Jamie Kim
FALTEIN, Noma Thamsanqa
FANI, Zabathembu
GIQO, Babalwa
GOLIATH, Frank Christopher
GOSO, Lona
GXASHEKA, Bulelani
HABE, Khanyisa Inam Lionel
HANI, Hlela
JINGOSE, Sesethu
JONES, Kaylinn
KHOZA, Nelisiwe Sharliss
LANDU, Nontsikelelo
LIEBENBERG, Caven Whentley
LUJABE, Lennox Sanele
MABIJA, Somila
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MABOKO, Cecilia Hlamalani
MADLONGWANA, Sisonke
MADOLWANA, Abuyile
MAHLANGU, Howard Sibusiso *
MANELI, Zimkhitha
MATISO, Aphiwe
MBENENGE, Sandisiwe
MBIZENI, Pelokazi
MBUTHUMA, Zola
MDEMKA, Nikelwa Faith
METHULA, Noxolo
MGIJIMA, Akona Spelele
MHALENI, Luanda
MLAMBO, Sinovuyo
MNCONTSHO, Yolanda
MNWANA, Ayalizwa Chulumanco
MOKGWATSANA, Karabo Pontsho
MPELA, Nosibusiso
MSUTWANA, Sonwabo
MTSWENE, Potso
MVULA, Amanda Esther
MZAZELE, Esona
NATUSE, Emihle
NCEDANA, Nolumanyano
NDANA, Ntsika
NDIMA, Noluvo Carol
NDZANDZA, Jonga Iviwe
NDZEKU, Sisanda
NDZOBONGA, Nasiphi Siyamthanda
NGALWA, Khazimla
NGCUZANA, Asithandile
NGUZA, Yonela
NKOSI, Lindokuhle Selina
NKWASI, Salina Bongisa
NOMDO-PHILANDER, Mishay
Patricia **
NOMGOGWANA, Nkosikhona Ethwel
NTONI, Zintle Masande
NTONTELA, Charmaine
PHANGOMSO, Unam
PIKASHE, Nosipho Lucia
QOQA, Noluvuko
QOTOYI, Siviwe
RAMNCWANA, Mawande
SIDLAYI, Ongeziwe
SIKHUKAZI, Sibulele
SIKILI, Busiswa
SIRALA, Sizwe
STEENKAMP, Kyla Cinde Abronita
THOBI, Thembela Tamara
TOBEY, Anthea Charmel **
TSAWE, David Ndumiso
TSHANGELA, Avela Anelisa
TUNGANA, Bulelani
TYALI, Zodwa
VAN DER HEEVER, Roland Leonard
WAGNER, Daniel *
XELITHOLE, Nomachule
ZWELE, Kuhle
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
AFRICA, Adrian Owen
DACA, Thobelani
DLULANE, Siziphiwe Petronella
DOMINGO, Yaseerah
FASTER, Thando
GQOLA, Asandisile
HLALELE, Mapitso
JULIES, Elizabeth **
KABINGESI, Leatticia
KADALIE-SWANEPOEL, Nicole *
LEGODI, Tiisetso
LODEWYKS, Melissa Ashlyn
LUBAMBO, Thukela
LUKAS, Ntombizandile Succeed
MADIKANE, Masixole
MADLEBE, Silindokuhle
MAGOVU, Lwando
MAKABANE, Likhona
MAKOBO, Thato Prescious
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
MAKWABASA, Nomthandazo
MANENGELE, Onele
MANGCIPU, Chulumanco
MASHAO, Akhona
MASWANA, Bonisani Philemon
MBA, Zezethu Jennifer
MBEMBENI, Nontando
MEHLWANA, Ludwe Amos
MENZE, Onela
MENZIWA, Zimasa
MPAMA, Anathi
MTHINTSILANA, Philani Nangamso
NCIPA, Sesethu
NDYALVANE, Neziswa
NGAMLANA, Jongabantu
NOMASEKELA, Malwande
NTOMBELA, Phumlani Ian NTSONDWA, Phelela
PAKADE, Phumeza
PUWANA, Sandile Sydwell
SEKHABISA, Gaogakwe
SETHOLE, Tshepo Given *
SITOLE, Silindokuhle
SKOSANA, Motse
SONJICA, Yonela
SOTASHE, Khayakazi
TILONGO, Phelokazi
TINI, Akhona
TSHAKA, Baba Jonathan
TSOLO, Noziphiwo
WHITAKER, Tamsyn Pearl **
ZATU, Simelane
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
BENN, Asemahle Azola
BHOBHO, Siyamthanda
BONGWANA, Ncebakazi
BOOI, Siphelele
BOOI, Zanele Ritta
CODANA, Nanga
DALASILE, Zandile
DAWETI, Aphiwe
DINGANE, Khwezi
DLAKU, Anelisa
DLAYEDWA, Vuyelwa
FUKUZELA, Kuhle
GADENI, Lihle
GINYA, Mveliso
JAMES, Siphamandla
JOE, Ntombizetu Priscilla
KASONGO, Shimba Alain
KATOYI, Siliziwe
KETELO, Masipiwe
KEVA, Vuyolwethu Queen
KLEINBOOI, Bahle
KOTSO, Nonkuselo
LANGA, Precious Mafaralla
LEI, Shucong Andy
MACANDA, Thimna
MACOTHOZA, Kuhle
MADWAYI, Sinalo
MAKHUNGA, Anela
MALI, Noxolo
MAMPUTA, Nhlanhla
MANGALI, Amanda
MAPEYI, Chuma
MAXONGO, Andisiwe
MBELU, Yolanda
MDYESHANA, Sibongile Sweetness
MENE, Sbonisiwe
MGUDA, Mandisi
MKONGI, Ntlakanipho
MNCAMASE, Phathindwe
Sinethemba
MPAKAMA, Zinathi
MPAZWA, Ncedisa
MPONGWANA, Lona Athi Nosisa
MXHUNYELWA, Anam
MYATAZA, Nikita
MYENDEKI, Onikho
NDAMASE, Nathi
NDAMBIYANA, Cebisa
NGABASE, Nondili
NGINI, Babalwa Sindi
NGUNDZE, Isenathi Angel
NGXINGWENI, Phiwokuhle
NKCITAKALO, Sisonke
NONO, Vuyolwethu
NOTSHIKILA, Sinelizwi
NTLOKWANA, Aviwe
NTOBELA, Lorna
NTOZONKE, Esona
NXELE, Lunathi
NXUSANI, Asiphe
NYANGEZI, Madeleine
NYATI, Avile
PHALATSE, Dimakatso Petunia
POKIYA, Phathiswa
PONI, Bongiwe
POSWA, Esihle Excel
POTWANA, Lwazi
SHABANGU, Sizwe Bonginkosi
SIBOKO, Busiswa
SITOKWE, Sinesethu
SMITH, Gershwin Stephen
SOGAYISE, Sisipho
SOMAGACA, Msuthukazi
STAMPER, Somila
THOMAS, Nomonde
TONI, Zimkhita
TOTO, Lwandile
TOZAMA, Asisipho
TUKELA, Thaba
WILLIAMS, Taskeen Prylle-Chrisyll
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
CHRISTOPHER, Lloyd Denzil
Title: Leadership in healthcare quality: Strengthening compliance capacity for the regulation relating to standards for emergency medical services Supervisors: Prof V Naicker; Dr N Naidoo
DEONARAIN, Michaelle
Title: The quality of work life of frontline healthcare workers that affect service delivery at selected hospitals in South Africa Supervisor: Prof R Rampersad
MBANE, Nontuthuzelo Nosisa
Title: Land Rights of African Rural Women with reference to Intsika Yethu Municipality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa Supervisor: Prof L Obokoh
NCEDE, Nqwenelwa
Title: The role of stakeholder engagement in strategic management for service delivery by a government department in the Western Cape Supervisors: Prof M Twum-Darko; Prof R Tengeh
SIEGELAAR, Leslie
Title: A community participation approach for the prevention of violent crime in the Western Cape Supervisors: Dr S Cronje; Prof R Tengeh
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
LLOYD DENZIL CHRISTOPHER
MTech: Emergency Medical Care
SUPERVISOR
Prof Visvanathan Naicker
CO-SUPERVISOR
Dr Navindhra Naidoo
TITLE: LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE QUALITY: STRENGTHENING COMPLIANCE
CAPACITY FOR THE REGULATIONS RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES
Leadership competencies are key to healthcare quality. This study addresses the eligibility of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and compliance with regulations for quality standards. A mixed methods explanatory sequential design was used to investigate EMS quality-related leadership and management capacity. A survey of EMS managers from nine provinces defined the problem space for quality improvement. Non-participant observations and interviews with key informants offered a deep appreciation for factors enabling and impeding quality improvement. The findings exposed the need to develop EMS quality management competencies. The CapacityCompetency-Compass framework is a novel finding of the study. These findings are of value to EMS and other public service policymakers, managers, clinicians and academics in South Africa and other emerging EMS health systems.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MICHAELLE DEONARAIN Master in Management Sciences SUPERVISOR Prof Renitha Rampersad
TITLE: THE QUALITY OF WORK LIFE OF FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERS THAT AFFECT SERVICE DELIVERY AT SELECTED HOSPITALS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Michaelle’s thesis explored the work-life quality of frontline healthcare workers at selected South African public hospitals. The study further explored global perspectives on healthcare systems and work-life quality. The findings reveal that multiple constraints, compounded by a severe lack of financing, have an impact on employee job satisfaction and public service performance which is constantly under scrutiny in South Africa. Michaelle’s study proposes a model for improving work-life quality to aid in improving service delivery in the healthcare sector. Overall, it is anticipated that this study will serve as a catalyst for future multidisciplinary and collaborative research. Michaelle has published two articles in accredited international journals and presented her research at two international conferences.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
NONTUTHUZELO NOSISA MBANE
MTech: Public Administration
SUPERVISOR
Prof Lawrence Obokoh
TITLE: LAND RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS FOR RURAL WOMEN OF XOLOBE AT INTSIKA-YETHU MUNICIPALITY IN EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
Nontuthuzelo Nosisa Mbane served the South African public for over 30 years at StatsSA, DEAT and DAFF. She holds a ND (Technikon SA); B-Tech (UNISA); and M-Tech (Cape Technikon) in Public Management; BA Honours: Political Studies (UWC) and a BA: Theology (TEE College). She was ordained into Ministry in 2018 and now provides pastoral roles through the Anglican church Diocese of Cape Town. Her Doctoral research investigated the land rights of women at Xolobe rural area using mixed research methods. From her research, she has contributed to a book chapter titled: Land tenure and the nuanced gender debates in Sub-Saharan Africa: Realities and Illusions and a journal publication titled: Land ownership issues and gender equity in the Xolobe rural area.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
NQWENELWA NCEDE
MTech: Business Administration
SUPERVISORS
Prof Michael Twum-Darko; Prof Robertson Tengeh
TITLE: THE ROLE OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT FOR SERVICE DELIVERY BY A GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT IN THE WESTERN CAPE
This study delves into the pivotal role of stakeholder engagement in the strategic management process, particularly within the context of service delivery by government departments. It addresses the increasing recognition of stakeholders as essential contributors to organisational success and effectiveness in the public sector. A mixed-method approach was employed whereby the qualitative data were analysed thematically, and the quantitative data underwent statistical analysis to identify patterns and correlations. The significant implications of the research findings are for policymakers, government officials, and practitioners involved in strategic management and service delivery. The findings call on decision-makers to formulate more effective strategies and policies aligned with the needs and expectations of diverse stakeholders. Ultimately, the enhanced stakeholder engagement practices outlined in the study have the potential to foster greater trust, transparency, and accountability within government institutions, leading to improved service delivery outcomes and public satisfaction.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
LESLIE SIEGELAAR
Master of Public Administration
SUPERVISORS
Dr Stanford Cronje; Prof Robertson Tengeh
TITLE: A COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION APPROACH FOR THE PREVENTION OF VIOLENT CRIME IN THE WESTERN CAPE
Leslie Siegelaar researched community participation in preventing violent crime in Cape Town, South Africa. The study was motivated by South Africa’s high violent crime rates and the inadequacy of current crime prevention methods. One significant issue identified was the lack of community involvement, leading some communities to resort to mob justice due to dissatisfaction with the criminal justice system. The research recommends an Evidence-Based Social Crime Prevention approach to address these challenges. In December 2023, an academic paper detailing the Evidence-Based Social Crime Prevention approach was published. Additionally, the approach was presented at a conference in March 2024, and endorsed by the executive management of SAPS, Western Cape, who committed to implementing it as part of their community policing crime prevention strategy.
Title: The development of a protocol for declaring alien species absent from South Africa
Supervisors: Prof S Geerts; Prof J Wilson
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
MARONDJI, Bukoko Pacy
Title: Recycling biodegradable waste as a way to combat poor solid waste management in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Supervisors: Dr EFI Tombo; Dr SY Useni
SIDONDI, Luzuko *
Title: The impact of urban pollution on the contamination of water, sediment and algae in the Zandvlei estuary, Cape Town, South Africa
Supervisors: Prof JP Odendaal; Dr D Walker; Dr AN Paulse
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
BALOYI, Tshidi Precious Mokgatsane
Title: Communal based strategies for bush encroachment management in a savannah rangeland in Mafarana village in the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality of Limpopo province, South Africa
Supervisors: Mr T Maphanga; Mr BS Madonsela
BAMBELO, Siwaphiwe
Title: A time series analysis of the ambient air pollution in the Govan Mbeki district, Mpumalanga province
Supervisors: Mr BS Madonsela; Dr SE Uhunamure; Prof K Shale
FOKAZI, Asiphe
Title: Seasonal variations and public exposure to PM10 in the Govan Mbeki district, Mpumalanga province.
Supervisors: Mr BS Madonsela; Dr SE Uhunamure; Prof K Shale
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
NEMAKHAVHANI, Mphisedzeni Godwin
Title: Assessment of air quality compliance in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Supervisors: Dr EFI Tombo; Mr BS Madonsela
MASTER OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SIBANDA, Faith **
Title: Nutritional, biochemical and physicochemical properties of pearl millet and moringa oleifera composite food products
Supervisors: Dr AO Obilana; Prof VA Jideani
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
SHUPING, Likentso Sylvia
Title: A critical analysis of contaminants associated with production of shellfish in Saldanha Bay, South Africa
Supervisors: Prof IS Human; Prof JFR Lues; Dr AN Paulse
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
LIKENTSO SYLVIA SHUPING
MTech: Environmental Health SUPERVISOR
Prof Izanne Susan Human; CO-SUPERVISORS
Dr Arnelia Natalie Paulse; Prof Jan Frederik Rykers Lues
TITLE: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF CONTAMINANTS ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCTION OF SHELLFISH IN SALDANHA BAY, SOUTH AFRICA
This research study highlights the significance of food safety in primary food production. Shellfish bioaccumulate and retain toxins in their growing waters, making them a major contributor to foodborne outbreaks worldwide, since they are eaten raw or partially cooked. Shellfish production locations such as Saldanha Bay, where shellfish is commercially harvested, are frequently subjected to various contaminants. These include the discharge of treated and untreated sewage that comprises a diverse and concentrated population of microorganisms. The study investigated the sources of pathogenic microorganisms, and recommendations were made to reduce the concentration levels to acceptable limits.
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MEDAL RECIPIENT
JOSHUA TIMOTHY OVERMEYER
Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation
Joshua Overmeyer was born in Cape Town in 1993, and attended Wynberg Boys’ High School. Initially, he studied towards an LLB degree after Matric, but shifted his career path to Nature Conservation after rediscovering his passion. Through networking, Joshua was put in touch with Dr Ernst Baard at CapeNature, who agreed to meet with him and directed him toward the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and the Nature Conservation course offered. Before he could be admitted for Nature Conservation, however, he needed a Science mark, so he spent a year at the Constantia Wynberg Education Shared Initiative (CWESI) to add Science to his NSC before applying for a Diploma in Nature Conservation at CPUT in 2019.
Joshua completed the Diploma in 2021, scoring distinctions in all 25 subjects offered, and achieving the qualification Summa Cum Laude. He then enrolled for the Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation, and again scored distinctions in all nine subjects offered – again graduating Summa Cum Laude. His average mark across all years of study is 85.3%. Joshua is currently registered for the Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation Science, with a research project supervised by Prof Frans Radloff.
