SU Graduation Publication April 2022

Graduation Ceremonies Gradeplegtighede
4 April - 7 April 4 April - 7 April
2022
Ons Visie 2040
Die Universiteit Stellenbosch sal Afrika se voorste navorsingsintensiewe universiteit
wees wat wêreldwyd as uitnemend, inklusief en innoverend erken word en waar ons
kennis tot diens van die samelewing bevorder.
Ons Missie
Die Universiteit Stellenbosch is ’n navorsingsintensiewe universiteit wat uitmuntende
studente lok, talentvolle personeel aanstel en ’n wêreldklasomgewing bied; ’n plek
wat met die wêreld verbind is en gemeenskappe plaaslik, op die vasteland en in die
res van die wêreld verryk en transformeer.
Our Vision 2040

Stellenbosch University will be Africa’s leading research-intensive university, globally
recognised as excellent, inclusive and innovative, where we advance knowledge in
service of society.
Our Mission
Stellenbosch University is a research-intensive university where we attract outstanding
students, employ talented staff and provide a world-class environment; a place
connected to the world, while enriching and transforming local, continental and global
communities.
Umbonoweth ka2040
IYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch iya kuba yiyunivesithi egxininise kuphando nekhokeleyo
eAfrika, neyamkelwa kwihlabathi lonke njengegqwesileyo, equkayo neyenza
inguqulelo, nalapho siqhubela phambili ulwazi sikhonza uluntu.
Ubizo Lwethu
IYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch yiyunivesithi egxininise kuphando nalapho sitsala
abafundi abagqwesileyo, siqesha abasebenzi abanesiphiwo kwaye sibonelela nemeko
ekwinqanaba lehlabathi; indawo eqhagamshelene nehlabathi, ngelixa ichumisa kwaye
iguqula uluntu lwengingqi, lwelizwekazi nolwehlabathi.
Oudregter | Retired Justice Edwin Cameron
Kanselier | Chancellor
Beste lid van die Universiteit Stellenbosch- Dear member of the Stellenbosch University
gemeenskap community
Dit is weer eens vir my ŉ eer en ’n voorreg om hierdie boodskap Once again, it is an honour and a privilege for me to bring this
by ons gradeplegtighede te lewer. message to our graduation ceremonies.
Die afgelope jaar het die deursettingsvermoë, geduld en The past year has taxed the endurance, patience and
vindingrykheid van al ons studente en personeel beproef. Ek resourcefulness of all our students and staff. I salute you for
huldig jou vir jou vasberadenheid ten spyte van die Covid-19- your determination in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and
pandemie en die ontsaglike uitdagings daaraan verbonde. its daunting challenges.
Dat jy my boodskap hier lees, beteken dat jy geseëvier het en The fact that you are reading my message means that you
dat jy gereed is om met ’n nuwe fase van jou lewe te begin. have triumphed, and that you are ready to embark on a new
Al is die toekoms vir elkeen van ons onseker, het jy in ’n tyd phase of your life. Though for each of us the future holds
van wêreldwye stres glansryke sukses behaal. Dit spreek uncertainties, you have achieved signal success, during a
boekdele oor jou toekoms! global period of stress. This says great things about your
future!
Ek betuig my innige medelye met elkeen wat ’n geliefde aan
die koronavirussiekte afgestaan het, en aan diegene wie se I extend my respectful condolences to each person who
lewens op ander maniere deur die pandemie geraak is. Daar has lost a loved one to coronavirus disease, and to those
was donker dae, maar entstowwe en groter wetenskaplike en whose lives the pandemic has impaired in other ways. There
mediese begrip van Covid het ook hoop gebring. have been dark days, but vaccines and greater scientific and
medical understanding of Covid have also brought hope.
Ons is vandeesweek besonder trots op al die grade, diplomas
en sertifikate wat ons tydens hierdie plegtighede toeken. This week, we are immensely proud of all the degrees,
Dit getuig van die Universiteit Stellenbosch se belangrike diplomas and certificates we confer at these ceremonies. They
bydrae tot Suid-Afrika, die res van ons vasteland en die wêreld attest to Stellenbosch University’s key contribution to South
in geheel. En ek sien daarna uit om te kyk hoe julle, ons Africa, the rest of our continent and to the world at large. And
graduandi, die samelewing sal vorm. I am excited to see how you, our graduates, will shape society.
Studente, dosente, promotors, steundienstepersoneel en die Students, lecturers, supervisors, support services staff and
bestuur – julle het almal ’n noodsaaklike rol vervul om seker te management – you have all played a critical part in ensuring
maak dat ons instellings steeds floreer. that our institution has continued to thrive.
En sonder die gewillige ondersteuning van vriende en And without the support willingly given by friends and family,
familie, sou talle studente nie vandag hier gewees het om hul many students would not be here today, celebrating their
prestasies te vier nie – aan hulle dus ook ŉ hartlike dankie. achievements – so, to them, a heartfelt thank you.
Ons wil ook ons waardering uitspreek teenoor ons skenkers A further word of appreciation to the donors and sponsors who
en borge, wat ons graduandi gehelp het om tot die einde assisted our graduates to keep working with dedication and
toegewyd en doelgerig te werk, om vandag se kwalifikasies purpose, until the very end, to obtain today’s qualifications.
te kon behaal. To each and every graduate:
Aan elke graduandus: May the pride and joy with which we are celebrating your
Mag die vreugde en trots waarmee ons vandag jou prestasies achievement today develop over time into something even
vier, mettertyd tot iets selfs kosbaarder ontwikkel – ’n dieper more valuable – a richer sense of duty and responsibility.
verantwoordelikheids- en pligsbesef. Jou nuwe status bied Your new status means you can use the knowledge, skills
jou die geleentheid om die kennis, vaardighede en netwerke and networks from your studies at Stellenbosch to make our
wat jy deur jou studies op Stellenbosch opgebou het, te country, continent and the world better. More than ever, we
gebruik om ons land, die vasteland en die wêreld ’n beter plek must now embrace the chance to contribute to society.
te maak. Meer as ooit tevore moet ons nou die kans aangryp I wish you every success for the next phase of your life’s
om tot die samelewing by te dra. journey.
Alle moontlike sukses met die volgende fase van jou
Retired Justice Edwin Cameron
lewensreis word jou toegewens.
Chancellor
Oudregter Edwin Cameron
Kanselier
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Prof Wim de Villiers
Rektor en Visekanselier | Rector and Vice-Chancellor
Beste Matie Dear Matie

Jy gradueer vandeesweek – baie geluk! This week you are graduating – congratulations!
Neem ’n oomblik om dit te laat insink. Jy ontvang ’n kwalifikasie Take a moment to let that sink in. You are receiving a qualification
van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US), een van die voorste from Stellenbosch University (SU), one of the top institutions of
instellings vir hoër onderwys op ons vasteland, en inderdaad in higher learning on our continent, and indeed the world. This is a
die wêreld. Dit is ’n merkwaardige prestasie wat wêreldwyd vir significant achievement that will open doors globally, and assist
jou deure sal oopmaak en jou in jou loopbaan sal help wanneer you in your career as you head out into the world – something
jy nuwe horisonne verken. Dis iets om op trots te wees! to be proud of.
As 2020 ’n naelloop en ’n geskarrel was, het 2021 gewys ons If 2020 was a sprint, 2021 showed us that we were running
hardloop eintlik ’n marathon. Die tweede jaar van COVID-19 a marathon. The second year of Covid-19 proved just as
was net so uitdagend soos die eerste, en die derde vlaag
challenging as the first, with the third wave of coronavirus
koronavirusinfeksies het verdere onsekerheid en swaarkry
infections having created further uncertainty and suffering.
veroorsaak. Die verlies van geliefdes het ons almal geraak.
The loss of loved ones has affected us all.
Maar ons het ook uitdagings in geleenthede omskep en nuwe,
innoverende werkswyses gevind. But we also turned challenges into opportunities and found
new, innovative ways of work.
In 2021 en die eerste deel van 2022 het ons die bekenstelling
van opwindende, nuwe projekte aan die US beleef, soos die In 2021 and the first part of 2022 we have seen exciting new
Skool vir Klimaatstudie. En danksy die ontwikkelinge by die projects at our institution, such as the launch of the School for
Sentrum vir Epidemiese-reaksie en -innovasie (SERI) word Climate Studies and developments at the Centre for Epidemic
baanbrekersnavorsing oor dringende kwessies gelewer. Response and Innovation (CERI) that deliver cutting-edge
research on pressing issues.
Ons navorsingsuitsette en die impak van daardie navorsing is ’n
bewys dat ons besig is om ons visie – om ons kennis tot diens Our research output, as well as the impact of that research,
van die samelewing te bevorder – suksesvol te laat realiseer. proves that we’re succeeding in our vision to advance
knowledge in service of society.
Ondanks die pandemie kon ons ook in 2021 studente na ons
kampusse terugbring en ’n stelsel van hibridiese leer volg. Despite the pandemic, we also succeeded in bringing
students back to campus at the beginning of 2021 by means
Ek hoop dit het jou studente-ervaring verbeter. Universiteitsopleiding
gaan immers oor méér as wat jy in die klas leer. Elke interaksie of a hybrid learning system.
wat jy die afgelope paar jaar gehad het – akademies of sosiaal I hope this improved your student experience. After all,
– sal jou toekoms help vorm. obtaining a university education is about more than classroom
Omdat jy ’n transformerende studente-ervaring gehad het, is jy learning. Every interaction you’ve had during the past few
nou toegerus om in ’n diverse wêreld die leiding te neem en uit years – academic or social – will help shape your future.
te blink. Ek weet die lesse wat jy hier geleer het, sal jou goed te Having had a transformative student experience, you are
pas kom, en ek hoop jy dra die US se waardes – uitnemendheid,
now prepared to lead and excel in a diverse world. I know the
deernis, billikheid, respek en verantwoordbaarheid – lewenslank
lessons you’ve learnt here will stand you in good stead, and
saam met jou.
I hope you will continue to live by SU’s values – excellence,
Met die US se navorsers wat aanhou opgang maak, en met compassion, equity, respect and accountability.
meer studieaansoeke en inskrywings vir 2022 as wat ons
verwag het, lyk die toekoms uiters opwindend. Dis ’n toekoms With research at SU continuing to flourish, and student
wat ons graag met jou wil deel, so skakel asseblief in by ons applications and enrolments for 2022 exceeding all
alumni-netwerk. Gaan gerus na www.matiesconnect.com, expectations, our future prospects are very exciting. It’s a future
waar jy met jou universiteitsvriende in aanraking kan bly, na we’d like you to be a part of, so do stay in touch through our
werksaanbiedinge kan kyk, en mentors en netwerkgeleenthede alumni network. Please visit www.matiesconnect.com, where
kan opspoor – alles op een plek. Want die US sal altyd jou you’ll be able to maintain ties with your university friends, view
akademiese tuiste wees, en ’n sterk alumni-netwerk is nie net job offers and find mentors and networking opportunities – all
vir ons universiteit voordelig nie, maar sal ook jou toekomstige in one place. SU will always be your academic home, and a
beroepsontwikkeling tot voordeel strek. strong alumni network is not only beneficial for our university,
but will also enhance your professional development going
Sterkte met dít wat die toekoms inhou, tot ons weer ontmoet!
forward.
Rektor en Visekanselier Good luck with what the future holds, until we meet again!
Rector and Vice-Chancellor
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Kanselier | Chancellor
Retired Justice E Cameron, BAHons, LLD hc (Stell), LLB, BCL, MA, DCL hc (Oxford), LLD hc (King’s College, London),
LLD hc (Witw), LLD hc (St Andrews), LLD hc (Sussex)
Rektor en Visekanselier | Rector and Vice-Chancellor

Prof WJS de Villiers, MB, ChB, MMed (Int), FCP (SA), DPhil, MHCM
Voorsitter van die Raad | Chairperson of Council

Mr AV Moos, BA, BPhil, MBA
Uitvoerende Bedryfshoof | Chief Operating Officer

Prof SA du Plessis, BComHons, MPhil, PhD
Viserektor (Sosiale Impak, Transformasie en Personeel)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Social Impact, Transformation and Personnel)
Prof NN Koopman, BA, MTh, DTh
Viserektor (Leer en Onderrig) | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching)

Prof D Ramjugernath, BScEng, PhD, MASSAf, FAAS, FSAAE
Viserektor (Navorsing, Innovasie en Nagraadse Studies)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies)
Prof TE Cloete, MSc, DSc
Viserektor (Strategie, Globale en Korporatiewe Sake)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy, Global and Corporate Affairs)
Prof HC Klopper, BCur, MCur, PhD, MBA, FAAN, MASSAf
Registrateur | Registrar
Dr P Retief, MA, DLitt
Dekane | Deans
AgriWetenskappe | AgriSciences
Prof D Brink, BScHons, MScAgric, PhD
Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe | Economic and Management Sciences
Prof I Woolard, BSc, BAHons, PhD
Geneeskunde en Gesondheidswetenskappe | Medicine and Health Sciences
Prof EM Muller, MBChB, MRCS (Ed), FCS (SA), MMed, FACS, PhD
Ingenieurswese | Engineering
Prof JL van Niekerk, MEng, PhD, EMBA
Krygskunde | Military Science
Prof MS Tshehla, MSc, PhD
Lettere en Sosiale Wetenskappe | Arts and Social Sciences
Prof AJ Leysens, MA, DPhil
Natuurwetenskappe | Science
Prof L Warnich, MSc, PhD
Opvoedkunde | Education
Prof MR Madiba, DLitt et Phil
Regsgeleerdheid | Law
Prof N Smit, BLC, LLB, LLD
Teologie | Theology
Prof RW Nel, BA, BTh, MTh, DTh
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Altyd ’n Matie
Geluk en welkom in die Universiteit Stellenbosch se alumni-familie! Jou gradeplegtigheid is ’n belangrike mylpaal, en
ook die begin van jou voortgesette verbintenis met jou alma mater. Die Alumnikantoor is jou lewenslange skakel met die
Universiteit.
Daar is vele maniere om in kontak te bly.
Tuiskoms-en-Familienaweek
Die Universiteit se Tuiskoms-en-Familienaweek vir alumni vind vanaf Donderdag 8 September tot Saterdag 10 September
2022 op die Stellenboschkampus plaas. Inligting is by www.matiesalumni.com beskikbaar.
Sluit aan by Maties Connect

Ons www.matiesconnect.com-platform sal jou help om jou professionele netwerk uit te brei, ’n werkgeleentheid te vind,
jou besigheid te adverteer, vir ’n mentor te soek, alumni te kontak, en op die hoogte van gebeure by jou alma mater te bly.
Wees deel van ’n Alumnihub

Die Universiteit se Ontwikkeling en Alumnibetrekkinge-span vestig plaaslike en internasionale alumni-nawe (oftewel
‘hubs’) en takke om alumni in spesifieke streke met mekaar in verbinding te bring deur gereelde netwerk- en sosiale
geleenthede aan te bied – aanlyn en in persoon. Vir meer inligting oor hoe om aan te sluit, as vrywilliger op te tree en
wêreldwyd aan ’n hub of tak deel te neem, stuur ’n e-pos aan alumnihubs@sun.ac.za.
Always a Matie
Congratulations and welcome to the Stellenbosch University alumni family! Your graduation is a momentous occasion
and marks the beginning of your continued relationship with your alma mater. The Alumni Office is your lifelong
connection to the University.
There are many ways to stay connected.
Homecoming and Family Weekend
The University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend takes place from Thursday, 8 September to Saturday, 10 September
2022 on the Stellenbosch campus. Information is available on www. matiesalumni.com.
Join Maties Connect
Our www.matiesconnect.com platform will help you increase your professional network, find a job opportunity, advertise
your business, search for a mentor, reach out to alumni, and keep up to date on what’s happening at your alma mater.
Be part of an Alumni Hub
The University’s Development and Alumni Relations team establish alumni hubs and chapters both locally and
internationally to connect alumni in specific regions with one another through regular networking and social events -
both online and in person. For more information on how to join or to volunteer and participate in a hub or chapter, send
an e-mail to alumnihubs@sun.ac.za.
I-Matie ngalo Lonk’ ixesha

Sivuyisana nawe kwaye wamkelekile kusapho olungabo babesakufunda kwiYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch! Ukuthweswa
kwakho isidanga lixesha apha elakha labaluleka, kwaye likwalixesha eliphawula ukuqalisa kwakho ubudlelwane
obuqhubekayo kunye nale yunivesithi owawusakufunda kuyo. IOfisi yabo Babesakuba Ngabafunda Apha yiyo
ekunxulumanisa neYunivesithi ubomi bakho bonke.
Zininzi iindlela zokuhlala uqhagamshelekile.

IMpelaveki yoBuyelo-khaya ubenoSapho
IMpelaveki yoBuyelo-khaya ubenoSapho eyenzelwe abo babesakufunda apha yenzeka ukusuka ngoLwesine umhla
we-8 kwinyanga yoMsintsi ukuya kutsho ngoMgqibelo umhla we-10 kweyoMsintsi 2022 kwikhampasi yaseStellenbosch.
Iingcombolo ezithe vetshe zifumaneka ku-www.matiesalumni.com.
Joyina i-Maties Connect
Iqonga lethu le-www.matiesconnect.com liza kukunceda ekwandiseni inani leengcali onxibelelana nazo, ekufumaneni
umcebisi onamava, ukufumana amathuba omsebenzi,, ukwazisa ishishini lakho, ukufuna umcebisi onamava, ekufikeleleni
kwabanye ababefunda apha nasekubeni uhlale usazi ngokwenzekayo ngale yunivesithi owawusakufunda kuyo.
Yiba yinxalenye yeQela labo baBesakuba ngaBafundi balapha
Iqela loPhuhliso nezoNxibelelwano lwabo baBesakuba ngaBafundi balapha lisungula amaqela abo babesakuba
ngabafundi apha netshapta zawo naza kuzinza kweli lizwe nakwamanye amazwe ukuze kunxibelelwane ngabo babesakuba
ngabafundi apha abakwiingingqi ezithile oko kusenziwa ngokunxibelelana rhoqo nangeendibano zasekuhlaleni
nge-intanethi nangobuso ngobuso. Ukuba ufuna iinkcukacha ezithe vetshe malunga nendlela yokujoyina okanye
yokuvolontiya nokuthatha inxaxheba kwiqela okanye itshapta ehlabathini, thumela i-imeyili ku-alumnihubs@sun.ac.za.
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Gradeplegtighede | Graduation Ceremonies
1. 4 April 2022 (09:00)
Fakulteit Opvoedkunde | Faculty of Education 9
Doktorale Kwalifikasies | Doctoral Qualifications
Ander Kwalifikasies | Other Qualifications
Fakulteit Teologie | Faculty of Theology 10
Fakulteit Krygskunde | Faculty of Military Science 12
2. 4 April 2022 (13:00)

Fakulteit AgriWetenskappe | Faculty of AgriSciences 19
3. 5 April 2022 (09:00)

Fakulteit Regsgeleerdheid | Faculty of Law 29
4. 5 April 2022 (13:00)

Fakulteit Geneeskunde en Gesondheidswetenskappe | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences 36
Eregraad | Honorary Doctorate
Patrice Matchaba
5. 5 April 2022 (17:00)

Fakulteit Ingenieurswese | Faculty of Engineering 46
Andries (Andy) Calitz
Kanselierstoekenning | Chancellor’s Award
Jan Wium
6. 6 April 2022 (09:00)
Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe | Faculty of Science 57

7. 6 April 2022 (13:00)
Fakulteit Lettere en Sosiale Wetenskappe (Groep 1) | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Group 1) 67
BA (Humanities); BA (International Studies); BA (Human Resource Man); BA (PPE); BA (Development and Environment);
BA (Social Dynamics); BA (Socio-Informatics); BA (Sport Science); BAHons (History); BAHons (Geography and
Environmental Studies); BAHons (Philosophy); BAHons (Political Science); BAHons (Psychology); BAHons (Social
Anthropology); BAHons (Sociology); MA (Clinical Psychology); MA (Geographical Information Systems); MA (Geography
and Environmental Studies); MA (History); MA (International Studies); MA (Philosophy); MA (Political Science); MA
(Psychology); MA (Socio-Informatics); MA (Sociology); MPhil (Applied Ethics); MPhil (Monitoring and Evaluation
Methods); MPhil (Science and Technology Studies); MPhil (Transdisciplinary Health and Development Studies); MPhil
(Urban and Regional Science); MPhil (Information and Knowledge Management); M (Urban and Regional Planning);
PGD (Monitoring and Eval); PGD (Disaster Risk Studies and Development); PGD (Knowledge and Information Systems
Management); PhD (Geography and Environmental Studies A); PhD (History); PhD (Political Science); PhD (Sociology)
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8. 6 April 2022 (17:00)
Fakulteit Lettere en Sosiale Wetenskappe (Groep 2) | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Group 2) 76
B Social Work; BA (Law); BA (Lang and Culture); BA (Fine Arts); BA (Drama and Theatre Studies); B Music; Dip (Prac-
tical Music Studies); Higher Certificate (Music); BAHons (Afrikaans and Dutch); BAHons (Ancient Cultures); BAHons
(Chinese); BAHons (Drama and Theatre Studies); BAHons (English Studies); BAHons (French); BAHons (General
Linguistics); BAHons (German); BAHons (Journalism); BAHons (Translation); BAHons (Visual Studies); BAHons (African
Languages); BAHons (Visual Arts Illustration); BAHons Music; MA (African Languages); MA (Afrikaans and Dutch); MA
(Ancient Cultures); MA (Drama and Theatre Studies); MA (English Studies); MA (French); MA (General Linguistics); MA
(Journalism); MA (Translation); MA (Visual Arts); MMus; MPhil (Film Music); PGD (Music Technology); PhD (African Lan-
guages); PhD (Afrikaans and Dutch); PhD (Ancient Cultures); PhD (Drama and Theatre Studies); PhD (English Studies);
PhD (General Linguistics); PhD (Social Work)
Diana Ferrus
9. 7 April 2022 (09:00)

Fakulteit Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe (Groep 1) | Faculty of Economic and Management
Sciences (Group 1) 83
BCom (Industrial Psychology); BCom (International Business); BCom (Law); BCom (Management Sciences); BCom
(Mathematical Sciences); BComHons (Business Management); BComHons (Financial Risk Management); BComHons
(Human Resources Management); BComHons (Industrial Psychology); BComHons (Logistics Management); BCom-
Hons (Mathematical Statistics); BComHons (Operations Research); BComHons (Transport Economics); MCom (Busi-
ness Management); MCom (Financial Risk Management); MCom (Human Resources Management); MCom (Industrial
Psychology); MCom (Logistics Management); MCom (Mathematical Statistics); MCom (Quantitative Management);
MCom (Statistics); MCom (Taxation); MCom (Transport Economics); MPhil (HIV/AIDS Management); PGD (Marketing);
PGD (HIV/AIDS Man); PGD (Strategic Human Res); PGD (Transport and Logistics); PhD (Industrial Psychology); PhD
(Statistics)
10. 7 April 2022 (13:00)

BAccLLB; B Accounting; BCom (Actuarial Science); BCom (Economic Sciences); BCom (Financial Accounting); BCom
(Management Accounting); BComHons (Economics); BComHons (Management Accounting); BComHons (Statistics);
MAcc; MCom (Actuarial Science); MCom (Computer Auditing); MCom (Economics); PGD (Accounting); PGD (Actuarial
Science); PhD (Agricultural Economics); PhD (Economics)
Johan van Rooyen
11. 7 April 2022 (17:00)

Diploma in Public Accountability; Advanced Diploma in Public Accountability; Dip (Sustainable Development); B in
Public Admin Hons; BComHons (Public and Development Management); MBA; MCom (Public and Development
Management); MPA; MPhil (Development Finance); MPhil (Environmental Management); MPhil (Futures Studies); MPhil
(Management Coaching); MPhil (Sustainable Development Planning and Management); PGD (Business Management
and Administration); PGD (Development Finance); PGD (Environmental Man); PGD (Financial Planning); PGD (Future
Studies); PGD (Leadership Development); PGD (Project Management); PGD (Sustainable Development); PhD (Business
Management and Administration); PhD (Development Finance); PhD (Public and Development Management)
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Fakulteite Faculties
Opvoedkunde Education
Krygskunde Military Science
Teologie Theology
4 April 2022 - 09:00 4 April 2022 - 09:00
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Program
Staan asseblief 1. Akademiese prosessie kom die saal binne.
Staan asseblief 2. Speel van die Nasionale Lied.
Sit asseblief 3. Formele konstituering deur die Visekanselier.
4. Verwelkoming deur die Visekanselier.
5. Voorstelling van kandidate wat kwalifikasies ontvang deur die dekaan van die fakulteit en
toekenning van kwalifikasies deur die Visekanselier.
6. Sluiting deur die Visekanselier.
Staan asseblief 7. Akademiese prosessie verlaat die verhoog.
Programme
Please stand 1. Entrance of academic procession into the hall.
Please stand 2. Playing of the National Anthem.
Please sit 3. Congregation formally constituted by the Vice-Chancellor.
4. Welcome by the Vice-Chancellor.
5. Presentation of candidates receiving qualifications by the dean of the faculty and conferment
of qualifications by the Vice-Chancellor.
6. Closing by the Vice-Chancellor.
Please stand 7. The academic procession leaves the stage.
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Fakulteit Opvoedkunde | Faculty of Education
DOKTORALE KWALIFIKASIES | DOCTORAL QUALIFICATIONS
DOKTOR IN DIE WYSBEGEERTE

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
BESTER, Marianne (Curriculum Studies) MARALACK, John Lourens (Curriculum Studies)

An integrative approach to the development of expertise Contemporary issues in an Economics curriculum:
in higher education: An inquiry into the curriculum of a Interpretive case studies with Economics teachers in the
professional master’s degree programme Cape Winelands district
This study investigates the multifaceted and complex concept of How well Economics teachers implement curriculum imperatives
expertise. Using a multi-perspectivist disciplinary lens, a heuristic is closely tied to their understanding of the subject matter
conceptual tool is developed to evaluate and promote expertise (knowledge) and their teaching approaches (pedagogies).
in professional curricula in higher education. By applying activity This study explores teachers’ conceptual understanding of
theory and legitimation code theory to a current professional “contemporary economic issues”, as listed in the Curriculum and
master’s programme at one South African university, the study Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), to establish how these
offers new insights into the development of professional expertise understandings are translated into their teaching practices. The
through a multilayered and multidimensional curriculum qualitative case study reveals how some teaching challenges
framework. The framework can be used as a heuristic instrument relate to environmental and digital realities, inadequate
to help university academics and curriculum developers create, infrastructure, limited resources, and the lack of continuous
evaluate and renew education and training programmes relating professional development. Yet it also confirms teachers’
to professional expertise. willingness and critical role as epistemic agents to achieve
the definitional curriculum objectives.
Supervisor: Prof E Bitzer
Co-supervisor: Prof M Fourie-Malherbe Supervisor: Dr C America
Co-supervisor: Prof CPS Reddy
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Fakulteit Teologie | Faculty of Theology

CHILONGOZI, Mwawi Nyirenda (Practical Theology) KIM, Kijoong (Systematic Theology)

Microfinance as a tool for socio-economic empowerment Cruelty to animals in the East Asian context: Andrew
of rural women in Northern Malawi: A Practical Theological Linzey’s animal theology in conversation with eco-theology
Reflection
Cruelty to animals poses a serious moral problem to the world
This study explores the nature and impact of existing savings- today. This study revises humans’ view of animals by offering
and-loans groups run by rural women in the communities a theological and ethical reinterpretation of our shared place
of Bwengu and Bolero in Northern Malawi with a view to and roles in creation. It addresses the implications of cruelty to
better understanding the role of the church in microfinance animals in East Asia by engaging Andrew Linzey’s pioneering
among rural women. The empirical findings indicate that work in animal theology, and selected resources from the
microfinance is beneficial to individual women, their families field of eco-theology. The outcome is a reinterpretation of
and communities, and that the benefits include financial our understanding of God, humanity, and animals. These
independence, child well-being and a reduction in gender- theological and ethical resources enable us to move away
based violence. It is argued that churches should be from anthropocentric theologies while promoting an organic
encouraged to engage in such models of microfinance for the and eco-centric understanding of the relationships between
benefit of the entire community. God, humans, and non-human animals.
Supervisor: Prof NF Bowers-Du Toit Supervisor: Prof DA Forster
Co-supervisor: Prof LJM Claassens
MELLOWS, Susan Pamela (Practical Theology)
COBONGS, Bitrus (Old Testament)
Social transformation through affirmation of human dignity:
Memories of Enslavement as Identity Formation in the Legal a case study of ‘Learn to Earn’
Collections of the Pentateuch
This study ascertains the contribution of spirituality in a
In all three of the legal collections in the first five books of the faith-based organisation (FBO) towards attaining social
Bible, enslavement memories (such as the introduction to the transformation through the affirmation of human dignity.
Ten Commandments: “I am the Lord your God, who brought Based on the empirical evidence gathered in a case study
you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery”) were used as of FBO Learn to Earn, it is suggested that this organisation
a foundation for identity formation in different periods of assists those who are economically deprived to overcome
ancient Israel’s history. The memories of suffering were used powerlessness by activating their agency as their human
to motivate an increasingly more dignified treatment of slaves dignity is affirmed and vocation is subsequently recovered.
in different societal contexts from the seventh century BCE Therefore, the recent interest in the inclusion of spirituality
onwards. This study challenges African Biblical scholarship in development discourse is to be welcomed as a beneficial
to engage with their painful colonial past in a theologically addition to attaining social transformation.
constructive manner.
Supervisor: Prof NF Bowers-Du Toit
Supervisor: Prof HL Bosman
MUDZANIRE, Suspicion (Missiology)
HOMBANA, Mphumezi (New Testament)
A Missiological investigation into the role of the Church of
The crucifixion and death of Jesus in Mark 15:21–41, Christ’s medical missions as transformational development
from the perspective of its redaction history in the New in Mashoko, Zimbabwe
Testament gospels
This study investigates the role of the Church of Christ’s medical
This study investigates how the passion tradition of Jesus was missions in promoting transformational development in the
redacted in the four canonical gospels. It analyses the use of rural Zimbabwean community of Mashoko. The investigation
possible source material in the Gospel of Mark, and how the considers a whole-person approach to well-being as a critical
Gospels of Matthew, Luke and John interpreted the Markan development requirement and missional issue demanding a
passion narrative. The redaction-critical analysis undertaken more comprehensive response from the church. The study
provides important insights into how Mark 15:21–41 was reveals a persistent Western, compartmentalised view of
interpreted in different contexts during the first century, and human well-being in the ministry praxis and delivery model.
It is argued that an in-depth appropriation of the missional
contributes to the ongoing debate about the relationship
hermeneutic of “mission as transformation” promotes a more
between the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John. comprehensive medical ministry that is responsive to the
Supervisor: Prof MJ Nel health needs of rural African communities.
Supervisor: Prof Henry Mbaya
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OWIREDU, Kennedy Kwame (New Testament) SIMON, Christiane Johanna (Systematic Theology)
Translating Ioudaios Concepts in Multifaceted Contexts: An ‘Digital Surveillance’ from the Perspective of ‘Christian
Intertextual Approach to the Rhetoric of 1 Corinthians 15 Freedom’: A Theological Assessment in Conversation with
Martin Luther and Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Using intertextuality to uncover the rhetoric of the Pauline
This study critically evaluates digital surveillance and its
text of 1 Corinthians 15, this study demonstrates that Paul’s
dehumanising effects from the vantage point of Christian
Ioudaios, ethnoculturally nested identity remains central
freedom in the tradition of the Protestant Reformation. Against
and relevant to an understanding of his person and use of
digital objectification and an ambiguous understanding of
the Scriptures of Israel. Anachronistic Christian categories,
the human person, the study affirms the role of responsibility
generalised historical-critical methodologies and Western
and the value of individual personhood. It indicates how
ideologies have fed into colonialist and imperialist agendas
an account of freedom based on justification by grace and
against African and other Two-Thirds World readers. In ways
oriented towards others can overcome a self-serving notion
analogous to how Paul sustained his objective in negotiating
of freedom as convenience, safety and predictability. As
the identities of his multifaceted Gentile audiences, Bible
an antidote to dependency, fear of uncertainty, digital self-
reading and translation in Africa can glean much from the
validation and irreversible data records, it can facilitate both
Pauline paradigm.
authentic self-realisation and responsible, ethical action.
Supervisor: Prof J Punt
Supervisor: Prof RR Vosloo
PEARSON, Steve (Systematic Theology)
TIBUS, Van Cliburn (Missiology)
Perspectives on human identity and the doctrine of God: A
critical reflection on identity in a market economy Integral Mission and Drug Abuse in the Changing
Landscape: Mobilizing the United Church of Christ in the
This study examines the work of British trinitarian theologian Philippines ‘Together Towards Life’
Colin Gunton, seeking to reposition identity as relational by re-
examining the doctrine of God. Central to Gunton’s model is a This study identifies a three-dimensional research problem:
criticism of individualism, both in church and society, as offering disunity in churches’ response to the war on drugs in the
a deceptive paradigm. Gunton’s views are then contrasted Philippines; identity constructs and powerlessness as
with selected contemporary Christian engagements with the contributors to substance abuse, and analyses and actions
market economy, which, the study argues, is individualism’s excluding complex factors that shape religious and social
most formative institution. It is concluded that contemporary transformations. The philosophy and analytics of critical
theology is often an unwitting consumer of individualism. realism inform the study’s approach to identity, powerlessness,
The consequence is seen in a more transactional theology of and the power of persons across religious and social contexts
atonement, and an engagement with the market dominated (relations, agency, structure and culture). A model of public
by ethics and evangelism. witnessing (integral mission) is proposed that highlights visible
and invisible powers in mobilising vulnerable persons and the
Supervisor: Prof DA Forster United Church of Christ in the Philippines, as a postcolonial
landscape.
PEMBAMOYO, Eston Dickson (Missiology)
Supervisor: Prof DX Simon
A Missional Theological Response to Environmental crisis in
Malawi VISSER, Jacoba Maryna Helena (New Testament)
This study investigates ‘gaps’ in the church’s response to Perfecting poverty: A rhetorical investigation of poverty and
the environmental crisis in Malawi. It argues that a missional masculinities intersecting in James
theological response of the church, entrenched in missio Dei,
can influence effective ecological stewardship and ensure full James constructs multiple relationships between first-century
participation of all stakeholders in earth’s conservation. The masculinities, poverty and perfection. The epistle invokes ideal
study discovers that, despite internal conflicts, geopolitical masculinity, stressing self-control of own and other bodies,
influences, institutionalism, an identity crisis, and issues endurance and steadfastness. At the same time, however,
of power and authority, the church has the potential and by reversing their status and appearance with honour, the
ability to promote environmental justice and help reduce the poor and vulnerable are given a new identity in the Jesus-
current ecosystem and biodiversity challenges in Malawi and following community. Exhorting Jesus followers in terms
Southern Africa. of contemporary gender ideals, James challenges societal
norms in holding that perfect believers show honour to the
Supervisor: Prof Henry Mbaya poor because the perfect male God glorifies and exalts them.
Going against the norms of the ancient society, therefore,
James both confirms and reconstructs perfection in terms of
masculinity and poverty.
Supervisor: Prof J Punt
Co-supervisor: Prof PBA Smit (external)
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Fakulteit Krygskunde | Faculty of Military Science
DOKTORALE KWALIFIKASIE | DOCTORAL QUALIFICATION

KWAK, Gerrit Werner (Military Science)
Developing a neo-regional transboundary marine
protection policy framework between the navies of South
Africa, Namibia and Mozambique
This study analyses the marine protection policy frameworks
of three Southern African Development Community (SADC)
navies. It focuses on three key performance areas – governance,
interoperability and capacity building – using a grounded-theory
research design. The compromising influence of political volatility,
economic pressures and constrained naval capabilities between
the three navies necessitate a transboundary policy solution in
support of a regional blue economy. The transboundary marine
protection policy framework proposed in this study will be
instrumental in improving ocean governance and repositioning
SADC navies in a more supportive role in the social security
programmes of each respective country and the region overall.
Supervisor: Prof JL Jansen van Rensburg
Co-supervisor: Prof KI Theletsane
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Fakulteit Opvoedkunde | Faculty of Education
ANDER KWALIFIKASIES | OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Magister in die Wysbegeerte Kalimashe, Nombongo

Master of Philosophy Kilowan, Mégan Clementine
Koopman, Ronel
Bouwer, Willem Christiaan (Higher Education)
Mmaboshego, Yvette Kanyane
Braak, Doulette (Higher Education)
Moon, Georgina Deborah (cum laude)
Dlamini, Batfobile Pearl (Education and Training for Lifelong
Mungle, Philippa Sophie
Learning)
Ndyalivane, Amanda
Joubert, Daisy Christine (Education and Training for Lifelong
Ngakane, Lerato Daphne
Learning)
Rossouw, Chante Jonay
Marais, Karel (Higher Education)
Smith, Nicole Candice
Newton, Gillian (Education and Training for Lifelong Learning)
Sotondoshe, Lilitha Jamie-Lee (cum laude)
(cum laude)
Zenzile, Amanda
Pillay, Dharshini (Education and Training for Lifelong Learning)
Zindela, Asanda Nomfundo
Magister in die Opvoedkunde in Opvoedkundige Sielkunde
Baccalaureus in die Opvoedkunde (Algemene Onderwys)
Master of Education in Educational Psychology
Bachelor of Education in General Education
Le Fleur, Whitney Grace
Botha, Stephanie (Intermediary and Senior Phases)
Rabie, Cerise (cum laude)
Rawlins, Liza-Mari
Rocchi, Jacomien Baccalaureus in die Opvoedkunde in
Rottaro, Samantha Lynn Intermediêrefase-onderwys
Wessels, Sonja (cum laude) Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching
Fischer, Alfred Hannes Dakota
Magister in die Opvoedkunde
Master of Education
Adze, Emmanuel Teba (Education Policy Studies)
Botha, Myrincia (Curriculum Studies) (cum laude)
Lourens, Ilze (Curriculum Studies) (cum laude)
Nieuwoudt, Maria (Curriculum Studies)
Oellermann, Anchen (Educational Support) (cum laude)
Shilamba, Mirjam Ndeitodino (Curriculum Studies)
Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Opvoedkunde in

Onderwysontwikkeling en Demokrasie
Bachelor of Education Honours in Education Development
and Democracy
Mbebe, Mongezi
Rix, Andre
Tshakubi, Nomthandazo Beauty
Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Opvoedkunde in

Taalonderwys
Bachelor of Education Honours in Language Education
Botes, Deidre Monette (cum laude)
De Fleuriot De La Coliniere, Michelle (cum laude)
Less, Kelly
Van Rheede Van Oudtshoorn, Kristen
Nagraadse Onderwyssertifikaat in Verdereonderwys- en

Onderrigopleiding
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education
and Training Teaching
Abrahams, Aqeelah
Bowers, Serelia Gisela
Brown, Kaylen Robin
Foloti, Ntombizanele Portia
Hendricks, Terri-Lee
Herman, Leigh
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Fakulteit Teologie | Faculty of Theology
Magister in die Wysbegeerte

Master of Philosophy Baccalaureus in die Teologie
Bachelor of Theology
Nyoka, Ayanda (Religion and Culture) (cum laude)
Godfrey, Divan Ryan
Magister in die Teologie Hunter, Robyn
Master of Theology Layman, Astrid Nicole
Lumkwana, Maphuthuma Alfred
Adams, Jill-Ann (Practical Theology: Clinical Pastoral Care)
Masoga, Lerato Lekoba
Basson, Bruce Ashwin (Practical Theology: Ministry)
Ntloni, Lumka
Bwosh, Samuel Deme (Practical Theology)
October, Lucia
Els, Johannes Petrus Jacobus (Practical Theology: Clinical
Paulse, Heinrich
Pastoral Care) (cum laude)
September, Raquel Brittany
Gouws, John Andrew (Practical Theology: Clinical Pastoral
Simelane, Celenkosini Hopewell
Care)
Karsten, Cornelia Elizabeth (Practical Theology: Ministry)
Baccalaureus Divinitatis
(cum laude)
Bachelor of Divinity
Madimabe, Lucas Sello (Practical Theology: Ministry)
Marais, Frikkie Evert (Practical Theology: Ministry) (cum laude) Mactavie, Lyndon Lloyd
Marais, Shaun Henry (Practical Theology: Youth Ministry) Van den Berg, Andene
Martin, Benjamin Ernest (Practical Theology)
Mashalaba, Gringoe Thandile (Practical Theology) (cum
laude)
Mbata, Nobuhle Gladys (Practical Theology)
Niehaus, Heinrich Frederick (Systematic Theology) (cum
laude)
Ntlapo, Headman (Missiology)
Potgieter, Rene (Practical Theology: Ministry)
Ragette, Joanita Ragette (Practical Theology: Clinical Pastoral
Care)
Randall, Cornelius Johannes (Practical Theology: Clinical
Pastoral Care) (cum laude)
Retief, Pieter Johannes (Practical Theology: Clinical Pastoral
Care) (cum laude)
Snyders, Andrew Nicholas (Practical Theology: Ministry) (cum
laude)
Tromp, Hendry Hesting (Practical Theology) (cum laude)
Vrey, Daniel Divan (Practical Theology) (cum laude)
Magister Divinitatis
Master of Divinity
Buys, Amaryne (Ministry)
Fihla, Noxolo Wongakazi (Ministry)
Frieslaar, Michaeline Alicha (Ministry)
Jonaan, Don-Marco Algarth (Ministry)
Windvogel, Aidan Pierre (Ministry)
Nagraadse Diploma in Teologie

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology
Baron, Aiden Jaques Daniel
Booysen, Vuyokazi
De Kock, Stephanus Jacobus
Griffiths, Portia
Joseph, Philipa Joy
Lawrence, Christopher Frederick
Marais, Janneke Alta (cum laude)
Mgidlana, Pauline Nomonde
Saka, Arnold Kalemba Saka
September, Sue-Kyla
Tshala, Katshunga (cum laude)
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Fakulteit Krygskunde | Faculty of Military Science
Magister in die Krygskunde

Master of Military Science
Bester, Louis Andries (Security and Africa Studies) (cum laude)
Choabi, Motshidisi Martha Solome (Military Science)
Du Toit, Louis Michael (Military Geography
Joseph, Rhondine Candice (Organisation and Resource
Management)
Punt, Carl Heinrich (Military History)
Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Krygskunde

Bachelor of Military Science Honours
Gold, Gertruida Rachel (Industrial Psychology (Mil)) (cum
laude)
Mlangeni, Nhlanhla Steven (Industrial Psychology (Mil))
Baccalaureus in die Krygskunde

Bachelor of Military Science
Du Toit, Berelize
Letsatsi, Sophie Nkele
Makhetha, Teboho Frances
Olyn, Kevin Lenardus
Rathogwa, Maanda
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Fakulteit Faculty
AgriWetenskappe AgriSciences
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Program
Sit asseblief 3. Formele konstituering deur die Kanselier.
4. Verwelkoming deur die Kanselier.
toekenning van kwalifikasies deur die Kanselier.
6. Sluiting deur die Kanselier.
Programme
Please sit 3. Congregation formally constituted by the Chancellor.
4. Welcome by the Chancellor.
of qualifications by the Chancellor.
6. Closing by the Chancellor.
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Fakulteit AgriWetenskappe | Faculty of AgriSciences
DOKTOR IN DIE WYSBEGEERTE ATKINSON, Jonathan (Soil Science)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Using Remote Sensing and geospatial information systems
to classify local landforms using a pattern recognition
ABRAHAMS, Brent (Conservation Ecology) approach to improve digital soil mapping
A mixed-method approach towards the evaluation and Applying remote sensing and geospatial information systems,
assessment of integrative research programme outputs: this study investigates using a pattern recognition approach to
The case of the Invasive Alien Plant management classify local landforms for better soil mapping. This is done
programme Working for Water against the backdrop of the multiscale problems of digital
This study follows a mixed-methods approach to assess the terrain analysis in KwaZulu-Natal. The study advances the
processes and research of the Working for Water programme. existing state-of-the-art approach of terrain generalisation
Findings reveal knowledge management deficiencies, and and scalar protocols for soil–landscape covariate applications
that the loss of key researchers will negatively affect existing across various sensor platforms and spatial scales. It also
collaboration networks. It is shown that research productivity provides an improved terrain unit mapping concept using
and the relationship between researchers and decision- geomorphons. Leveraging geospatial solutions for improved
makers are negatively influenced by inadequate funding, natural resource assessments, the study describes the use of
increased competition and bureaucratisation. Addressing digital elevation model optimisation for uniform classification
these shortcomings requires institutions to conduct and fund of soil-landscape properties for input to soil mapping
targeted, long-term transdisciplinary research that fosters applications.
collaboration and knowledge co-production. An integrated Supervisor: Dr WP de Clercq
research strategy that accounts for knowledge management Co-supervisor: Dr A Rozanov
and the processes underpinning research and decision-
making is required to ensure that research is not lost to BLANCKENBERG, Anelle (Horticultural Science)
decision-makers.
Quantity and quality losses of ‘Crimson Seedless’ grape
Supervisor: Prof K Esler and ‘Packham’s Triumph’ pear along the supply chain and
Co-supervisor: Dr N Sitas associated impacts
ACKERMAN, Simon Alexander (Forest Science) The scale of postharvest losses is substantial. Reducing these
will help create more sustainable and resilient food systems
Industrial forestry compartment characteristics: the effect and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Prior to this study,
on end of rotation processes and the forestry supply chain there was no primary research data on the magnitude of losses
Plantation forestry represents a unique rural industry that in the fresh-fruit value chain in South Africa. Based on the
supplies the nation’s needs for wood and wood-based study findings, the financial losses due to postharvest losses
products. Timber is harvested with a range of technologies of grapes and pears are estimated to be over R204 million and
and systems, but all require continuous development to R831 million per annum respectively. The study also stresses
improve economic sustainability as markets diversify and the importance of quantifying postharvest losses along the
resources become more constrained. This study considers the supply chain, and the need for synthesised information to
impact of machine and investment size on harvesting costs support evidence-based investments and policies.
and harvester efficiency, and the interaction between the two. Supervisor: Prof UL Opara
It further investigates and quantifies the cost of variation in Co-supervisor: Prof OA Fawole
tree sizes for timber harvesting, showing a clear link between
heterogeneity and cost. Finally, it looks at solutions for
mechanising early thinning to promote homogeneity.
Supervisor: Prof B Talbot
Co-supervisor: Dr R Astrup (external)
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CLOETE, Johanna Cecilia (Agricultural Economics) GHEZELBASH, Atousa (Agricultural Economics)
Investigating farm-level exit decisions and exit rates in Organic wine: Choice and consumer value perceptions
commercial agriculture in South Africa, an agent-based The consumption of organic wine is generally ascribed to
approach altruistic motives, but this needs to be tested. To this end, this
study offers a fresh theoretical perspective on how organic
This study – the largest of its kind in South African commercial wine consumers develop and manifest their value perceptions,
agriculture to date – investigates farm-level exit decisions and why some float between organic and conventional wine.
and exit rates. Clustering is used to identify the characteristics A constructivist grounded-theory approach is used to address
of producers planning to exit. In a subsequent regression these questions. Results show that consumers in the United
analysis, the drivers of the ex-ante decision to exit or remain in Kingdom develop perceptions of value through an interplay
agriculture are determined, highlighting the interplay between between the emotions generated by organic wine and
business climate and capital invested. Following an agent- perceptions of the benefits obtained through consumption.
based approach, these individual exit decisions are upscaled The motivations of organic wine consumers are personal and
to assess the structural impact at a national level. The findings selfish rather than altruistic.
are critical to the ongoing interaction between demand for
and supply of land in the land reform debate. Supervisor: Dr E Said
Co-supervisors: Prof N Vink, Dr M van der Merwe
Supervisor: Dr WH Hoffmann
Co-supervisor: Dr JC Greyling (external) KOTZË, Johann De Flamingh (Forest Science)
DE BEER, Tarryn (Horticultural Science) Development of a national-level invasive alien plant

monitoring system for South Africa
Alternative postharvest technologies for the maintenance
of Parthenon broccoli quality during export and domestic The adverse environmental impact of biological invasions
marketing has given rise to extensive research and mitigation strategies
in this field. A shortcoming, however, is the establishment
This study evaluates the ability of postharvest technologies and implementation of scientifically accurate, long-term
such as modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and an ethylene methodologies for monitoring the distribution of invasive alien
inhibitor (1-MCP) to extend the storability of fresh headed plant species across vast areas. Such distribution data is required
broccoli for domestic and export marketing. The combined at different scales, ranging from high-level policy formulation
effect of these technologies is studied under industry-relevant to detailed impact monitoring of mitigation programmes.
cold chains at optimal and higher temperatures to preserve This study proposes the design and implementation of a
the fresh sensory, nutritional and visual quality. It is found that scientifically accurate, statistically rigorous and cost-effective
packaging types and 1-MCP treatment methods previously methodology to monitor the range and abundance of major
unexploited contribute to the commercial application of these invasive alien plant species in South Africa.
technologies. These findings emphasise the value of the
adoption of 1-MCP and MAP for quality maintenance in the Supervisor: Prof T Seifert
domestic and export handling chain of broccoli. Co-supervisor: Prof DM Drew
Supervisor: Dr EM Crouch MAKATINI, Gugulethu Joy (Plant Pathology)

Co-supervisor: Prof KI Theron
Characterisation and management of seedborne Diaporthe
ECKERT, Michelle (Conservation Ecology) and Fusarium species associated with soybean in South
Africa
Conservation of soil biodiversity in South African timber
production landscapes Seedborne species of Diaporthe and Fusarium result in
losses to the soybean industry by reducing germination and
Soil arthropods are critical in maintaining resilient soils, yet causing disease. This study finds the diversity of species in
are understudied globally. This study finds the conservation these genera associated with soybean seed in South Africa
of remnant grassland and indigenous forest in production to be much higher than previously thought. Although these
landscapes to be highly effective in mitigating the impact of pathogens generally occur at low incidences, individual seed
forestry on soil biota across taxa and regions. Prioritising areas lots can contain more than 70% infected seeds. Diaporthe
with high natural heterogeneity maximises landscape-level longicol/a, D. ueckerae and Fusarium verticillioides are shown
species turnover. It is found that soil biodiversity in commercial to be particularly virulent pathogens. Commercial biological
plantation areas is surprisingly high in terms of local, landscape- control products have limited efficacy against these pathogens
scale and functional diversity, and resilient to disturbances – compared to chemical control, which is highly effective.
mainly due to morphological and ecological adaptations for
survival under plantation conditions. These findings constitute Supervisor: Dr CFJ Spies (external)
a valuable contribution to existing knowledge on soil fauna Co-supervisors: Prof A McLeod, Dr S Lamprecht (external)
conservation.
Supervisor: Dr R Gaigher
Co-supervisors: Profs JS Pryke, MJ Samways
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MAPIYE, Obvious (Animal Science) MBUYANE, Lethiwe Lynett (Wine Biotechnology)
Development of a Livestock Management Database System Investigating the lipid requirements of wine-related non-
towards sustainable smallholder farming systems in South Saccharomyces yeasts
Africa In Saccharomyces cerevisiae, being the dominant wine yeast,
This study develops a mobile phone-based livestock lipids are necessary for growth and fermentation performance,
management database system (LMDS) for improving the and affect flavour and aroma production. However, the lipid
performance and sustainability of commercially oriented requirements and metabolism of other yeasts, which also
smallholder cattle producers in South Africa. Key constraints contribute significantly to wine flavour and aroma, have not
are low ratios of extension workers to farmers, and inefficient been studied in any depth. This study shows for the first time
communication between these two groups. The strengths that wine-relevant yeast species differ significantly in cellular
and weaknesses of existing innovations are identified and lipid profiles and lipid metabolism. This affects their overall
used to improve the design and user-centricity of the LMDS. adaptation to fermenting grape juice. These yeasts would
Results indicate that most farmers have experience of using benefit from specific lipid formulations to enhance their
information and communications technology, and have a survival and contribution to wine properties.
positive perception of the usefulness of the LMDS in livestock Supervisor: Prof B Divol
production. Farmers also seem willing to pay for accessing the Co-supervisor: Prof FF Bauer
innovation.
Supervisor: Dr AH Molotsi MUNIAN, Andre Craig (Animal Science)
Co-supervisors: Profs K Dzama, G Makombe The identification of biomarkers in the growth prediction of
the West Coast Rock Lobster, Jasus lalandii
MARIMA, Jacqueline Keena (Animal Science)
The stock of West Coast rock lobster, Jasus lalandii, a
The application of genomics and transcriptomics for the fisheries resource for South Africa, is at a critically low level. To
characterisation of the genetic diversity of tick resistance sustainably rebuild the stock, the fishery is managed based on
in Angus, Brahman, Nguni and Santa Gertrudis cattle conventional stock assessment data from the previous season.
artificially infested with R. microplus and R. decoloratus ticks Therefore, this study explores timelier growth predictors for
Cattle resistance to ticks is a complex trait influenced by the the next season. To achieve this, a novel approach to fisheries
interaction of multiple genes with various immune and non- science is used, taking into account physiological and
immune functions. This study explores mechanisms of tick biochemical aspects for stock assessment. The study results
resistance by profiling the genetic basis of the host’s immune provide government fisheries scientists with important initial
responses at the tick attachment site. To this end, it uses information from which to develop growth predictors as well
differential gene expression patterns observed between and as future research directions.
within breeds in Angus, Brahman, Nguni and Santa Gertrudis Supervisor: Prof L Auerswald
cattle artificially infested with Rhipicephalus microplus and Co-supervisor: Prof LC Hoffman (external)
R. decoloratus larvae. Genes SATB2, CCL26, MZB1, B4GALT1
and MMP12 are identified as potentially useful biological MUVHALI, Pfunzo Tonny (Animal Science)
markers for the selection of tick-resistant cattle for breeding,
and for the development of anti-tick vaccines. The refinement of an artificial insemination protocol in
ostriches
Supervisor: Prof K Dzama
Co-supervisors: Prof N Jonsson (external), Drs MC Marufu Assisted reproduction and positive human–ostrich interactions
(external), B Dube (external) may improve fertility and docility. This study establishes the
seasonality of male and female ostrich reproductive traits,
MATSIKIDZE, Stenford Ngonidzashe (Wine Biotechnology) adapts sperm doses and insemination frequencies to maintain
fertility, and demonstrates the hatching of chicks after
Plant water stress determination using proximal thermal insemination. A female flock producing eggs without males
infrared and multispectral reflectance remote sensing is established. Ostrich temperament is also improved by
techniques habituating day-old chicks to humans. Key male and female
It is anticipated that consistent and more severe droughts will traits as well as temperament are found to be repeatable and/
affect viticulture as a result of climate change. Remote sensing or heritable, allowing current-flock and future-generation
tools hold promise for accurate, high-throughput water stress gains. Selection under an assisted reproduction regime
detection in vineyards. This study tests the accuracy of both could enhance performance and the bird–human interface,
thermal and multispectral reflectance cameras towards this promoting ethical and sustainable ostrich farming.
goal. It is found that proximal multispectral technology is Supervisor: Dr M Bonato
mostly unable to accurately determine grapevine water status Co-supervisor: Prof SWP Cloete
under controlled or vineyard conditions. Thermal cameras
more accurately detect grapevine water stress under various
conditions, but are strongly influenced by cultivar and actual
stress levels. The results confirm the importance of rigorously
validating the sensors that show promise in precision
viticulture.
Supervisor: Prof MA Vivier
Co-supervisors: Drs CA Poblete-Echeverria, P Young
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NEL, Cornelius Loftus (Animal Science) SAUNDERS, Alta (Forest Science)
Studies on genetic responses and genomic characterisation Investigating the photosynthetic and hydraulic trade-off
in South African and Australian sheep during drought recovery in Eucalypts
This study demonstrates that selection for the composite trait Stomatal regulation plays a key role in controlling carbon
‘Lambs weaned per ewe mated’ results in substantial direct sequestration and water loss. Plant water supply, a major factor
genetic gains. Components of the selected trait, namely in understanding plant-level carbon sequestration, is not only
fertility, twinning and rearing ability, all respond favourably. regulated by stomatal conductance, but also limited by a
Lamb survival also benefits from selection, particularly under decrease in hydraulic conductance due to embolism formation.
cold-stress conditions. Genomic analyses comparing common The reduction of xylem conductance due to embolism
breeds across South Africa and Australia demonstrate close formation cannot be directly regulated by the plant. However,
within-breed relatedness, thereby facilitating future cross- stomatal regulation can help prevent runaway cavitation.
country evaluation. Genomic information adds value to the Therefore, this study focuses on how Eucalyptus trees respond
evaluation of live weight, wool and reproduction traits in five to drought and drought recovery, the role of stomatal regulation
institutional resource flocks and five selected commercial in such response, and how to model this interaction.
flocks participating in sheep recording. Further genomic Supervisor: Prof DM Drew
studies on local sheep are foreseen.
Supervisor: Prof SWP Cloete SMART, Ricardo Virgill (Wine Biotechnology)
Co-supervisors: Prof K Dzama, Dr AA Swan (external) Vineyard cover crop application: Influence on the soil, leaf
and wine fermentation microbiome
NGUBANE, Nombuso Portia (Conservation Ecology)
For this study, triticale and Faba beans were planted as cover
Fungal endophyte assemblages associated with twigs of crops in three vineyards characterised by different soil types.
olives in the Core Cape Subregion, South Africa The effect of these cover crops on the soil microbiota is
Plants host fungi in all healthy tissues. These fungal endophytes subsequently assessed using different culture-independent
are important for plant health. This study investigates the methods. The study also evaluates the potential transfer of
effect of host species identity and environmental change microbiota from the soil and cover crops to grapevine leaves
on endophytes in cultivated and native olive trees in South and grape must. Key fungal and bacterial genera that are
Africa. Different olive species are found to share numerous either enhanced or suppressed by the different cover crops
endophytes, some of which are beneficial to the plants, while are highlighted. Overall, the influence of soil type on the cover
others act as pathogens. Native hosts in protected areas appear crops’ contribution to the soil microbial communities seems to
to harbour in-tact and diverse endophytes. However, these are be surpassed by vineyard location.
reduced in cultivated hosts and where plants grow in degraded Supervisor: Prof ME Setati
landscapes. These declines may have severe consequences Co-supervisors: Prof FF Bauer, Dr EH Blancquaert
for normal ecosystem functioning and olive cultivation.
Supervisor: Prof F Roets THERON, Kasselman Jurie (Conservation Ecology)
Co-supervisors: Profs L Dreyer, B Slippers (external) Biodiversity assessments using remote sensing and
integrative modelling for improved conservation
RETIEF, Estianne (Plant Pathology) management
Verticillium wilt of tomatoes in South Africa: Biology, This study illustrates the use of satellite remote sensing to
quantification and management rapidly monitor species distribution and drivers of change
Verticillium wilt of tomato crops is an economically important across landscapes over time. Grassland corridors have a
soilborne disease. In this study, Verticillium dahliae is shown to lasting positive impact on grasshoppers for up to three
be the only species causing this disease in Limpopo, with all years by maintaining high-quality habitat, but are invaded by
populations displaying a clonal structure. Inoculation studies American bramble. Using deep-learning image fusion, bramble
indicate that as little as one microsclerotium (survival structure) is classified more accurately than with conventional satellite
per gram of soil can cause disease. The pathogen could be imagery. Bramble is found to hamper biodiversity and reduce
quantified from soil using a low soil sampling strategy and an functional connectivity across grassland corridors in a timber
optimised quantitative, real-time polymerase chain reaction plantation. It is concluded that grassland corridors maintain
(PCR) assay. Verticillium wilt is effectively controlled under their biodiversity in actively managed production landscapes
glasshouse conditions using green manuring or the anaerobic when management incorporates a biodiversity response to
soil disinfestation (ASD) application of sorghum x sudangrass disturbance and considers functional connectivity.
or white buffalo grass. Supervisor: Prof JS Pryke
Supervisor: Prof A McLeod Co-supervisor: Prof MJ Samways
Co-supervisor: Dr S Lamprecht (external)
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THERON, Simone Norah (Horticultural Science) VAN SCHALKWYK, Roeline (Soil Science)
Improving Resilience in Rainfed and Irrigated Agriculture Evaluation of soil covers to improve and predict their
under Future Climate in the Winter Rainfall Region of the performance for the rehabilitation of coal mines on the
Western Cape: Lessons from the 2015-2018 Drought Highveld of Mpumalanga, South Africa
Lessons from the 2015–2018 drought can inform adaptation to Store-and-release covers (SRCs) are an important mitigation
climate change for crop production. Focusing on Western Cape method to protect the environment and groundwater from
commercial wheat and apple farmers, this study uses weather acid mine drainage at rehabilitated mines on the Mpumalanga
and production data along with a survey questionnaire and Highveld, South Africa. Data sets of well- and poorly constructed
in-depth interviews with stakeholders to understand drought covers, and the availability of data for predicting long-term
impacts and responses. From the results, five key lessons are performance of SRCs are limited. Consequently, predictive
identified, namely that drought is a recurring phenomenon in models such as pedotransfer functions to predict the soil
this region, forecasts are an essential tool for building resilience, hydraulic properties were developed from soil physical
drought indices can be a valuable component of seasonal properties. Leaf area index values for good and poor vegetation
drought prediction, farmers have high autonomous adaptive covers were determined and some improvement was made for
capacity, and improving the multiple capitals available to the Technical Guide for Store-and-Release Covers.
farmers can enhance resilience. Supervisor: Dr JE Hoffman
Supervisor: Prof ERM Archer (external) Co-supervisor: Prof JL van Zyl
Co-supervisor: Prof S Midgley
WESSELS, Nadia (Conservation Ecology)
TOWERS, Pedro Campbell (Viticulture) Assessing natural open spaces in ecosystem service
Study of vegetative-reproductive vine balance mapping provision for enhanced urban planning in the Global South
using moderate-resolution remote sensing information Urban natural open spaces are overexploited and remain poorly
Modern viticulture requires consideration of the spatial considered in urban planning, particularly in the Global South,
variability of yield and vine size. Remote sensing (RS) has where institutional constraints and complex socioeconomic and
proved capable of capturing the variability of plant vigour, political priorities prevail. By interviewing communities, local
making it an affordable means to map source size. However, government officials and ecological experts, this study finds
yield is difficult to estimate from RS. This study explores the that optimising ecosystem services provision in natural open
variables involved and the procedures required to determine spaces requires an understanding of how land cover change
the vegetative-reproductive vine balance using RS information. affects these services. The challenges and opportunities for
The results confirm that vegetative growth variables and mainstreaming ecosystem services in urban planning must also
yield can be estimated by RS using machine learning and a be determined, along with community and local government
comprehensive database that contains multiple sites on a needs. Implementing natural open space plans requires a
long-term temporal scale. transdisciplinary approach that incorporates alternative ways of
knowing, and feedback between different knowledge systems.
Supervisor: Dr CA Poblete-Echeverria
Co-supervisor: Dr A Strever Supervisor: Prof K Esler
Co-supervisors: Drs N Sitas, P O’Farrell (external)
TSHUMA, Flackson (Agronomy)
Tillage effects on soil quality and plant productivity in the
Swartland region, South Africa
Continuous and repeated application of synthetic agrochemicals
(fertilisers, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides) can lead to
soil degradation and development of resistance to herbicides,
insecticides and fungicides. The future of sustainable crop
production lies in the reduction of synthetic agrochemical
applications. This study assesses the effect of reducing the
application of synthetic agrochemicals by substituting them
with environmentally friendly biochemicals, as well as using
infrequent tillage to incorporate soil amendments and for weed
control. Data from a long-term experiment (44 years) is evaluated.
It is concluded that incorporation of biochemicals and reduced
tillage could be beneficial for soil quality and crop productivity.
Supervisor: Dr PA Swanepoel
Co-supervisors: Profs F Rayns (external), JE Bennett (external),
Dr J Labuschagne
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Fakulteit AgriWetenskappe | Faculty of AgriSciences
Magister in die Natuurwetenskappe Magister in die Natuurwetenskappe in Bosbou- en

Master of Science Houtwetenskappe
Master of Science in Forestry and Wood Sciences
Bishop, Robyn (Plant Pathology) (cum laude)
Bosman, Robin Nicole (Wine Biotechnology) (cum laude) Chatukuta, Tatenda Sylvester (Wood Product Science)
Brown, Mariska (Wine Biotechnology) Mahadeo, Leeshan (Forest Science)
Chuene, Lesiba Tyrone (Wine Biotechnology) Mfuni, Tiza Ignatius (Forest Science) (cum laude)
Collop, Amy (Entomology) (cum laude) Nieto Lawrence, Juan Sebastian (Forest Science) (cum laude)
Degenaar, Nadia (Wine Biotechnology) (cum laude)
Dippenaar, Elsje Marthina (Sustainable Agriculture) Magister in die Natuurwetenskappe in Bewaringsekologie
Govender, Varoostha (Wine Biotechnology) Master of Science in Conservation Ecology
Jacobs, Vernon Guy (Plant Pathology) (cum laude)
Fourie, Michelle (Conservation Ecology) (cum laude)
Magwebu, Sinovuyo (Plant Pathology)
Lehman, Tevan William Key (Conservation Ecology) (cum
Mcmurtry, Sarah Katherine (Wine Biotechnology) (cum laude)
laude)
Petzsch, Irmela (Wine Biotechnology)
Muller, Allison Anne (Conservation Ecology)
Pillai, Santhuri (Wine Biotechnology) (cum laude)
Stevens, Llyle (Conservation Ecology) (cum laude)
Steyn, Chanel (Plant Pathology) (cum laude)
Van Deventer, Henno Daniël (Conservation Ecology)
Sutton, Steven Alexander (Wine Biotechnology)
Vermonti, Nicola (Conservation Ecology)
Magister in die Natuurwetenskappe in Landbou
Magister in die Natuurwetenskappe in Voedsel- en
Master of Science in Agriculture
Voedingsekerheid
Biggs, Simone (Animal Science) Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Security
Broeksma, Cornel (Horticultural Science)
Bakasa, Clinton (Food and Nutrition Security)
Burger, Jani (Horticultural Science)
Barkhuysen, Janine (Food and Nutrition Security) (cum laude)
Craven, Dian (Horticultural Science)
Barlow, Viné (Food and Nutrition Security) (cum laude)
Creevy, Bianca (Animal Science)
Handuukeme, Beverly Virginia (Food and Nutrition Security)
De Jager, Muriel Mignon (Entomology) (cum laude)
Petersen, Ilse (Food and Nutrition Security)
Du Preez, Brannigan Jovern (Oenology)
Pillay, Kalle Veronica (Food and Nutrition Security)
Du Toit, Nina (Horticultural Science)
Setati, Matlou Bartina (Food and Nutrition Security)
Ehlers, Jandre (Agricultural Economics)
Smit, Jonese Elsje (Food and Nutrition Security)
Geerkens, Willem Hendrik (Animal Science)
Geldenhuys, Heinrich (Horticultural Science)
Hanel, Emma Claire (Animal Science) Magister in die Natuurwetenskappe in Voedselwetenskap
Hattingh, Magdaleen (Soil Science) (cum laude) Master of Science in Food Science
Hindley, Renoir (Agronomy) Dippenaar, Carla (cum laude)
Malan, Izaack Nichol (Animal Science) Oosthuizen, Marco (cum laude)
Mathidza, Bill (Wine Biotechnology) Ramkisson, Taish (cum laude)
Mudau, Fhulufhelo (Animal Science) Van Schoor, Helene
Mushunje, Lovelyn Hellen (Animal Science)
Nel, David Mathys Cristoffel (Agricultural Economics) Nagraadse Diploma in Agronomie
Oberholzer, Abraham Stephanus (Horticultural Science) Postgraduate Diploma in Agronomy
Phasoana, Thabo Johannes (Plant Pathology)
Potgieter, Johan Hendrik (Agronomy) Odendal, Willem Dreyer
Ramafoko, Lerato Patricia (Agricultural Economics) Olivier, Chrischen Anthony
Senyolo, Thapelo (Aquaculture) Van Loggerenberg, Johannes Nicolaas Du Toit
Shepstone, Craig Alan (Animal Science)
Spencer, Katharine Anne (Animal Science) Baccalaureus in die Natuurwetenskappe in Landbou
Stapelberg, Wian (Animal Science) Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Stofberg, Marlie (Horticultural Science) Abdel Fattah, Karim Shawky (Plant and Soil Science)
Uys, Pieter Hendrik Schalk (Animal Science) Arends, Luwayne (Viticulture and Oenology)
Van der Merwe, Annemarie (Soil Science) Badenhorst, Monica (Plant and Soil Science)
Van der Merwe, Johan Herbst (Soil Science) Bergh, Willem Johannes Andries (Animal Science with
Van Lingen, Andrew Frank William (Horticultural Science) Agronomy)
Volschenk, Michael Eugene (Agricultural Economics) Bestbier, Louise (Plant and Soil Science)
Botha, Johannes Petrus (Plant and Soil Science)
Boting, Bronwyn Frances (Viticulture and Oenology)
Breytenbach, Amé (Viticulture and Oenology)
Cloete, Jan Sebastian (Plant and Soil Science)
Conradie, Daniël Galvin (Viticulture and Oenology)
Davel, Nicolaas Christoffel (Plant and Soil Science)
De Beer, Hendrik Cornelius (Plant and Soil Science)
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De Kock, Jana Salome (Viticulture and Oenology) Solms, Johnnie
Dyosi, Asemahle (Plant and Soil Science) Van den Heever, Mardine
Little, Shannon Michelle (Viticulture and Oenology) Van der Vyver, Johannes Jacobus
Mabelebele, Mosima Lettecia (Viticulture and Oenology) Van Deventer, Anje
Ockhuis, Jason (Plant and Soil Science) Van Dyk, Carlo
Pretorius, Abbey (Viticulture and Oenology) Van Eck, Marlise
Rieth, Stefan Olaf (Agricultural Economics) Van Niekerk, Johannes Dreyer
Rossouw, Casper Johannes (Viticulture and Oenology) Van Schalkwyk, Daniel Johannes
Schlesinger, Subrina (Plant and Soil Science) Van Zyl, Carel Petrus
Trollip, Zandelie (Agricultural Economics) Vorster, Ben Johann
Wentzel, Lukas Abraham (Plant and Soil Science) Walters, Samuel Anthonie
Wilken, Andre Anthony
Baccalaureus in die Natuurwetenskappe in Bosbou in Williams, Elrico Nico
Bosbou- en Houtwetenskappe
Bachelor of Science in Forestry in Forestry and Wood
Science
Garnham, Joseph Caleb Hackett
Jordaan, Michelle
Khuzwayo, Cebo Sihle
Kutzer, Karl
Muller, Jean-Ryno
Nefdt, Keenan Colin
Sampson, Tameryn
Theron, Mikal
Van Wyk, Shaundrè Ethan
Baccalaureus in die Natuurwetenskappe in

Voedselwetenskap
Bachelor of Science in Food Science
Boutlwanye, Nametsegang Retshegofaditswe
Munford, Julia Christine
Olivier, Francine
Zehrt, Eduard
Baccalaureus in Landbou
Bachelor of Agriculture
Africa, Chairo Daniel
Bosman, Leandri
Bruwer, Andre Stephanus
Bruwer, Ludwig Burger
Calitz, Joshua John
Connellan, Mitchell Brian
Conradie, Roux
Cronje, Michael Otto
De Jager, Salomon Hercules Francois (cum laude)
De Wet, Kristiaan Johannes
Erasmus, Abraham Hermanus
Grobler, Pieter Heiberg
Hanekom, Van Eeden
Human, Jurie-Wynand
Kitshoff, Matthys Jacobus Bernardus
Kriel, Christiaan Lodewyk
Lambrecht, Johannes Frederik
Le Roux, Hermanus Lambertus
Le Roux, Stephan
Leroux, Ian Alasdair
Lourens, Dirk Casimer
Lyons, Leon Christian
Marais, Déhan Willem Gabriël
Marais, Henlo
Marais, Jacobus Johannes
Meyer, Hendrik Rossouw
Morrison, Cleo Viola
Muller, Cornelius Johannes
Mynhardt, Troy Daniel
Oliver, Tashreeq
Phillips, Jacoba Magdelena Aletta
Price, David Guy
Slabber, Marcel
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Fakulteit Faculty
Regsgeleerdheid Law
5 April 2022 - 09:00 5 April 2022 - 09:00
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Program
Programme
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Fakulteit Regsgeleerdheid | Faculty of Law
DOKTOR IN DIE REGSGELEERDHEID

DOCTOR OF LAWS
DE VILLIERS, Cecile (Mercantile Law) MWESIGWA, Peter (Public Law)

The impact of the legislative regulation of individual Victim participation at international courts and tribunals: A
educator performance on the delivery of quality basic Ugandan perspective
education In common law-influenced jurisdictions such as Uganda, the
The lack of delivery of basic education of a consistently high victim of crime is normally not a formal party to the criminal
quality in South Africa denies learners self-actualisation, process. The situation is different at the International Criminal
precludes economic welfare improvements and prevents Court (ICC). Mirroring the ICC Statute, Uganda’s International
transformation of the South African society. Qualified, competent Crimes Division (ICD) ensures that victim participatory rights
and professional educators are central to the delivery of quality are recognised as an essential component of criminal justice
basic education. One contributing factor to the poor state of proceedings. Employing legal comparative, socio-legal and
basic education is the fragmented and inappropriate legislative legal-empirical methods, this study considers the relative costs
regulation of educator performance. This study investigates and benefits of victim participation in a culturally complex legal
experiences relating to educator misconduct and incapacity environment such as Uganda. Certain changes to the functioning
within the current legislative framework. Deficiencies in the of the ICD are also proposed.
regulatory system are identified and specific proposals made Supervisor: Prof G Kemp
for a range of legislative amendments.
Supervisor: Prof CJ Garbers
MAHOMEDY, Sameera (Public Law)

Investigating the role of participation in the upgrading
of informal settlements: Identifying challenges and
opportunities
One of the major remnants of colonialism and apartheid is the
large number of informal settlements that were established
as a result of a combination of factors, including various race-
based planning legislation. Government has shifted its attention
from conventional housing programmes to participatory in-situ
upgrades of existing settlements. This study investigates the
role that participation plays in upgrading informal settlements,
and attempts to address the challenges identified, while also
highlighting opportunities to strengthen participatory upgrades
by using a comparative analysis with Brazil. Ultimately, the study
provides a comprehensive legal framework for participatory
processes in upgrading projects.
Supervisor: Prof ZT Boggenpoel
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Fakulteit Regsgeleerdheid | Law Faculty
Magister in die Regsgeleerdheid Cloete, Anastacia Megan

Master of Laws Coetzee, Amorei
Abala, Lydiah Grace Coetzee, Bruce
Amukwa, Aune Nambashu Kandali Compion, Christian Johan
Andrews, Anthony Martin Da Costa, Joshua (cum laude)
Badenhorst, Helene Davids, Kirstin Rebecca
Basson, Gideon Burnett (cum laude) De Bruyn, Abri Jeremy
Berry, Jan Paul De Sousa, Carla
Booyens, Marietjie Dooge, Dane
Botha, Ferdinand Marthinus (cum laude) Duggan, Alexandra Jane
Cloete, Jo-Anne Fairweather, Jade Wanda
Cloete, Mariska Antoinette Feher, Micha
Coetzee, Anneri Garland, Judy
Day, Jamie Leigh (cum laude) Gelant, Andrea Jade
Du Preez, Elmi Groenewald, Tertius Adriaan
Ferreira, Soanne Hattingh, Sionné
Frolick, Bradley Timothy (cum laude) Hendricks, Zhawne Lynn
Garises, Iyishi Kay Henke, Zaskia
Hakaaje, Slevencia Grace Luzeen Hislop, Estelle Hailey (cum laude)
Hollands, Rachel Ashleigh (cum laude) Ismail Mukaddam, Mumtaaz
Janes, Marcelline Antronique Miceala Jacobs, Charmoné
La Grange, Jaco Jacobs, Jamie Lee
Lebelo, Lesiba Reuben Kajee, Yusuf Ebrahim
Leonard, Carmia Khosa, Vutomi
Lephoto, Rakweleta Knowles, Cameron Stuart
Mvemve, Tsholofelo Charmaine Köstens, Gilda
Mvubu, Sikhokele Kotzee, Aerin Caris
Mzozoyana, Lwazi Don Kriel, Megan Mari
Nangolo, Ono-Robby Alfredo Kruger, Angelique
Nathane, Moleboheng Muriel Kruger, Lara
Pienaar, Kyle Kuttschreuter, Rebecca Victoria
Roode, Nikita Lakin, Carly
Smith, Daniéle-B Lee, Kerstin Heather
Swart, Gerbagch Jacobus Louw, Jane Adelheid
Truter, Anelmari Lutuli, Hlonelwa
Van der Spuy, Janie Inez (cum laude) Maharaj, Tajme
Van Vuren, Taydren Sharon Manisunker, Shekar
Van Wyk, John Leonard Mapani, Rumbidzai Laura
Venter, Esna Maritz, Annerita
Weideman, Andrea Joy Marthinus, Caleb Joseph
Wessels, Lara Mashiki, Gabriella Munesu
Mason-Gordon, Samantha Alexandra
Baccalaureus in die Regsgeleerdheid Mc Loughlin, Caitlin Ancilla
Bachelor of Laws Meloyer, Rachel Sharé
Meyer, Enrico Richard
Azor, Savannah Ariel Michael, Ewin
Bakker, Celine Moolla, Eman
Berry, Aerin Jade Moshitwa, Mbeki Donald
Bester, Carla Müller, Floris Petrus Johannes
Boddenberg, Mia Gerda Munya Buranga, Tamara
Boonzaaier, Robynne Laronicia Nell, Christine
Borman, Nastassia Clio Niehaus, Anel
Botha, Anya-Larissa Nwagbara, Ricky Ezenwa
Botha, Sabina Yasmin Oates, Celine Tyla
Bothma, Mariné Oliver, Laurie Rae (cum laude)
Brand, Simon Brink Oosthuizen, Jana Embe
Breytenbach, Anaïs Page, Tayla Katherine
Buchanan, James Vincent Park, Soobin
Bull, Samantha Passerini, Matteo Guglielmo
Burger, Jacobus Stephanus Saul Philander, Jordan Jade
Buthelezi, Nozibusiso Pienaar, Frances Juanette
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Potgieter, Johannes Marius
Pretorius, Lizanne
Ramchunder, Tiyana (cum laude)
Reyneke, Tori Leigh
Roos, Megan
Roux, Marté Suzanne
Ruponga, Samantha Kudzai
Ruschenbaum, Heidi-Lee
Schoombie, Aidin
Senior, Christopher Rawson
Seyisi, Thembalethu
Shale, Teboho
Smet, Maxine Marleen John
Stanley, Caydon Jett
Steyn, Megan
Stroud, Jean-Andre
Swanepoel, Sebastiaan
Thysse, Annélichia
Tison, Margaux
Turnbull, Regan Mark
Turner, Kelly
Uithaler, Deliandri Wilmi-Ann
Uys, Hugo (cum laude)
Van de Vyver, Deandi Aletta
Van der Watt, Danielle Elana
Van Eyssen, Tasha Sandrè
Van Heerden, Mabette
Van Reenen, Dale Leighthan
Van Reenen, Rebecca Emma
Van Wyk, Carli Andrea
Viljoen, Wian
Vlotman, Chrisley Joy
Watson, Emma Rebeka (cum laude)
Webster, Brittany Morgan
Williams, Alexander John
Nagraadse Diploma in Belastingreg

Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Law
Bester, Marius
Burger, Ilse Juliana
De Bruin, Andy William
Feni, Tandokazi
Fry, Winston Ruchen
Gantolo, Thembinkosi Moses
Louw, Nicholas Andries
Masina, Sukoluhle
Mbiyo, Xhoba Phumlani
Naicker, Krigan Siveshen
Neethling, Hendrik Johannes
Singh, Farryl Brian
Smith, Jeanice Courtney Marlene
Thobela-Mkhulisi, Jabu Yvonne
Viviers, Jeanne-Mari
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Fakulteit Faculty
Geneeskunde en Medicine and
Gesondheidswetenskappe Health Sciences
5 April 2022 - 13:00 5 April 2022 - 13:00
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Program
5. Voorstelling van die eredoktorandus en toekenning van die eregraad deur die Kanselier.
Programme
5. Presentation of the candidate for the honorary doctorate and conferment of the degree by the
Chancellor.
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FAKULTEIT GENEESKUNDE EN GESONDHEIDSWETENSKAPPE

FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Die graad Doktor in die Natuurwetenskappe (DSc), honoris causa, aan
The degree Doctor of Science (DSc), honoris causa, to
dr Patrice Matchaba
sy voortreflike bydraes tot die farmakologie en kliniese his outstanding contributions to pharmacology and clinical
wetenskap, sy leiersrol om ongelykhede in gesondheidsorg en science, his leading role in addressing disparities in health care
navorsingsvermoë wêreldwyd reg te stel, en die toepassing van sy and research capacity globally, and applying his knowledge
kennis om mense oor die wêreld heen beter mediese behandeling to improve medical treatment and quality of life for people
en hoër lewensgehalte te bied. worldwide.
Dr Patrice Matchaba is die voorsitter van die Novartis-stigting Dr Patrice Matchaba is the president of the Novartis Foundation
in die Verenigde State, ’n organisasie wat daarna streef om in the United States, an organisation that seeks to improve the
die gesondheid van lae-inkomstebevolkings deur verskeie health of low-income populations through various innovative
innoverende programme te verbeter. programmes.
Hy is in 2000 as mediese direkteur en wetenskaphoof by Novartis in He was appointed medical director and chief scientific officer
Suid-Afrika aangestel, en het twee jaar later na dié farmaseutiese at Novartis in South Africa in 2000 and transferred to the
korporasie se kantoor in Amerika verskuif. Sedertdien het hy pharmaceutical corporation’s offices in the States two years
naam gemaak in die bedryf, en in verskeie leiersrolle by Novartis later. Since then, he has made his mark in the industry, excelling
uitgeblink. Hy het die suksesvolle ontwikkeling, registrasie en in various leadership roles at Novartis. He led the successful
bekendstelling van ’n nuwe, innoverende hartversakingsmiddel development, registration and launch of a new, breakthrough
(Entresto) gelei en die opening van nuwe middelveiligheid- en heart failure drug (Entresto) and managed the opening of new
risiko-opsporingsentrums in Indië, Argentinië, Ierland en China pharmacovigilance and safety signal detection centres in India,
bestuur. Argentina, Ireland and China.
As ’n passievolle kampvegter vir korporatiewe maatskaplike A passionate advocate for corporate social responsibility,
verantwoordelikheid, is Matchaba ook aan die voorpunt van Matchaba is also at the forefront of Novartis’s initiatives to
Novartis se inisiatiewe om ongelykheid in gesondheidsorg address inequities in health care across the globe. He supervised
wêreldwyd reg te stel. Nuwe malariamedisyne is onder sy leiding the development of new antimalaria medicines and initiated
ontwikkel, en hy het Novartis se Afrikasekelselsiekteprogram in the Novartis Africa Sickle Cell Disease Programme in Sub-
Afrika suid van die Sahara aangevoor. Daarbenewens het hy ’n Saharan Africa. In addition, he launched a new Novartis Africa
nuwe Novartis-organisasie vir Afrika suid van die Sahara bekend Sub-Sahara organisation that incorporates 47 countries with
gestel wat 47 lande insluit en beoog om toegang tot medisyne the aim of increasing access to medicines and strengthening
te verhoog en gesondheidstelsels in Afrika te versterk. health systems in Africa.
Sy sterk steun vir die Universiteit Stellenbosch het boonop In addition, his strong support for Stellenbosch University has
al tot beduidende finansieringsbydraes tot die Fakulteit resulted in significant funding contributions to the Faculty of
Geneeskunde en Gesondheidswetenskappe se opleiding- en Medicine and Health Sciences to sustain training and research
navorsingsinisiatiewe gelei. initiatives.
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Fakulteit Geneeskunde en Gesondheidswetenskappe
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
DOCTORAL QUALIFICATIONS | DOKTORALE KWALIFIKASIES
DOKTOR IN DIE WYSBEGEERTE KROON, Elouise Elizabeth (Human Genetics)

Neutrophils as effector cells in resistance to infection by
Mycobacterium tuberculosis in HIV-infected persons
CHIBAWARA, Trust (Epidemiology)
This study examined the mechanisms of immune protection
Model-Based inference on the impact of early access
in individuals who are HIV infected, are highly exposed
to antiretroviral therapy to all on HIV incidence Among
to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative organism of
adolescent girls and young women in Eswatini
tuberculosis (TB), and never develop active disease, the so-
The introduction of antiretroviral treatment (ART) has enabled called resister phenotype. The focus was on determining
people living with HIV to have a favourable prognosis because whether neutrophils play an important role in this phenotype.
of suppressed viral load and has contributed to a global decline This knowledge will ultimately improve our understanding
in HIV incidence over the past decade. While this achievement of how certain people’s immune systems are able to
is important, the role of widespread use of antiretroviral drugs protect against TB and potentially aid in the development of
in an HIV epidemic among adolescent girls and young women prophylactic treatments and vaccines against TB. This work is
is still unknown. This study combined multiple disciplines of particular relevance to South Africa, which has epidemics of
which include, mathematical-modelling, evidence-synthesis, both HIV and TB.
biostatistics, data-science, and public-health measurements
Supervisor: Prof E Hoal
to model the impact of ART on the HIV epidemic. The findings
Co-supervisors: Profs M Moller, E Schurr, R Wilkinson, G Tromp,
support the implementation of expanded access to ART in
A Coussens
populations with a high prevalence of HIV.
Supervisor: Prof PS Nyasulu LEUKES, Vinzeigh Nicholas (Molecular Biology)
Co-supervisor: Prof D Kajungu
Effect of pharmacological modulation of Myeloid Derived
Suppressor Cell function on immune reactivity against
EBRAHIM, Zarina (Nutritional Sciences)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
The effect of β-glucan prebiotic fibre (oats) on the gut
This study focused on adjunctive host-directed therapies
microbiome of chronic kidney disease patients (Stage IV
to modulate host immunity to increase anti-tuberculosis
and V) and impact on kidney function
treatment efficacy. The work specifically aimed to counteract
Increasing evidence suggests that gut dysbiosis is involved the suppressive effects of myeloid-derived suppressor cells
in chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression through various (MDSC), shown to be detrimental to T-cell-specific anti-
mechanisms and that modulating the gut microbiome tuberculosis immunity. Cellular co-culture, flow cytometry
may improve outcomes. This study investigated the effect and multiplex technology were employed to assess two
of a ß-glucan prebiotic supplement on kidney outcomes, investigational host-directed therapies, namely all-trans
uraemic toxins and the gut microbiome in predialysis CKD retinoic acid (ATRA) and sildenafil. Both investigational
participants. The prebiotic did not affect kidney function, while therapies were unable to restore MDSC-mediated suppression
it significantly reduced uraemic toxins and improved the gut of T-cell activation, proliferation and cytokine production.
microbiome profile. In addition, a standardised protocol was developed for the
isolation and verification of MDSC from tuberculosis patients’
Supervisor: Prof R Blaauw
bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and peripheral blood.
Co-supervisor: Prof MR Moosa
Supervisor: Prof N du Plessis
GOOSEN, Charlene (Nutritional Sciences) Co-supervisors: Profs G Walzl, A Dorhoi (external)
The effect of oral iron supplementation on the gut
MANYELO, Masilo Charles (Molecular Biology)
microbiome in children living with HIV
Evaluation of host inflammatory and transcriptomic biomarker
In antiretroviral-treated HIV, a chronic disease associated with
signatures as tools for the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis
persistent inflammation, the opposing effects of iron deficiency
and inflammation on iron absorption and iron interventions Tuberculous meningitis, the most severe form of tuberculosis,
are unclear. Both HIV and oral iron interventions may alter gut has high morbidity and mortality in children. This is mainly
microbiota composition. This study investigated nutritional because of our inability to diagnose the disease early due to
and inflammatory determinants of anaemia, including iron limitations in existing tools. This study evaluated new blood
absorption, in the context of perinatally acquired HIV, to and cerebrospinal fluid biomarker-based approaches as
ultimately establish the safety of oral iron supplementation in tools for the early diagnosis of the disease. It identified novel
HIV-positive children from a gut microbial perspective. It was protein biomarkers that are detectable in cerebrospinal fluid
found that oral iron supplementation can significantly improve and blood, and novel combinations between genes, which
iron status without increasing pathogenic gut microbial taxa showed strong potential as diagnostic candidates.
in iron-depleted school-age children with virally suppressed
Supervisor: Prof N Chegou
HIV.
Co-supervisors: Profs G Walzl, R Solomons
Supervisor: Prof R Blaauw
Co-supervisor: Prof MB Zimmermann (external)
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MATHIAS, Victor (Nursing Science) MOHAMOUD, Gulnaz (Family Medicine)
Development and validation of healthcare standards and An evaluation of the quality of service delivery in private
criteria that contribute to the care of residents in homes for primary care facilities in Nairobi, Kenya
the elderly in Tanzania
This study evaluates the quality of service delivery in a group
This study successfully developed and validated healthcare of private-sector primary care clinics associated with a tertiary
standards and the associated criteria that may contribute hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Five studies collected data from
to quality care for residents in homes for the elderly in patients and general practitioners in the key domains of high-
Tanzania. Based on the evidence obtained through this study, quality primary care. First contact accessibility was found to be
government is urged to respond to the plight of the elderly good, coordination and continuity of care were average, while
and urgently introduce the validated standards and associated comprehensiveness and person-centredness were poor. The
criteria that may give guidance to the provision of safe, quality findings will assist these clinics to improve service delivery,
care and address residents’ needs, thereby improving care to upskill general practitioners and guide the development
residents. of family medicine. The study also adapts the primary care
assessment tool for the Kenyan context and showcases
Supervisor: Prof EL Stellenberg
methods for evaluating primary care service delivery.
Co-supervisor: Dr M van der Heever
Supervisor: Prof RJ Mash
MEIRING, Christina (Molecular Biology)
MOSHA, Neema Ramadhani (Epidemiology)
Investigating genome variation within a South African wild
dog (Lycaon pictus) population: towards understanding their The impact of missing data on estimating HIV/AIDS
susceptibility to Mycobacterium bovis infection prevalence and incidence in demographic sentinel survey
studies
This study characterised the molecular epidemiology of
Mycobacterium bovis infection, which causes tuberculosis in The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of missing
South African wild dogs, to determine whether mycobacterial data on estimating HIV/AIDS prevalence in demographic
shedding occurs in this species and assessed the level sentinel surveillance studies. The research consisted of four
of genomic diversity in the Kruger National Park wild dog phases. It showed that despite the availability of methods
population. The findings contribute crucial knowledge on the to adjust for missing data, many surveys still ignore the
transmission dynamics and pathogenesis of M. bovis in African missingness, and where missingness has been adjusted for,
wild dogs, but also elucidate genome-wide variation in 71 the reporting was below guideline standards. It highlights the
individuals, which is the largest group of wild dogs to have need for clear information and increased awareness to allow
whole-genome sequencing performed. This study provides researchers to make informed decisions on which method to
an important component that supports future conservation apply and in which situation it works best for the estimates to
strategies. be more reliable and representative.
Supervisor: Prof M Miller Supervisor: Prof R Machekano
Co-supervisor: Prof M Moller Co-supervisors: Profs J Todd (external), T Young
MHLANGA, Laurette (Epidemiology) MÜLLER-NEDEBOCK, Amica (Human Genetics)

Optimisation And Benchmarking Of Analytical Approaches Investigating mitochondrial DNA sequence variation and
To Estimation Of Population Level HIV Incidence From copy number in individuals of African ancestry living with
Survey Data Parkinson’s disease
This study investigated stable approaches for applying two This study focused on the role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)
HIV incidence estimation methods to age/time-structured in the aetiology of Parkinson’s disease in individuals of African
population survey datasets, namely HIV status and, ancestry. After mitochondrial genome sequencing, it was
optionally, recent infection status. To evaluate the methods, a found that specific variants that are so-called out of place
sophisticated simulation platform was created to simulate HIV were observed more commonly in Parkinson’s disease cases
epidemics and survey datasets that are structured like real than controls. Furthermore, it was found that the mitochondrial
population survey data, with the underlying epidemiological copy number was significantly increased in cases compared
rates explicitly known. The study found that it is easy to obtain to controls. This study makes a considerable contribution to
estimates with practically negligible bias, but sample sizes/ the field and points to nuclear DNA variation being a primary
sampling density requirements are always considerable. genetic cause resulting in somatic mtDNA changes.
Observations were made on survey design and the inherent
Supervisor: Prof S Bardien
challenges faced by attempts to estimate HIV incidence using
Co-supervisor: Prof F van der Westhuizen (external)
surveys of reasonable size.
Supervisor: Prof A Welte
Co-supervisor: Dr E Grebe
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NAIDOO, Shalena (Medical Virology) PARBHOO, Trisha (Molecular Biology)
A Longitudinal Perspective on the Impact of Immune Status Characterising Mycobacterium tuberculosis persister
on the HIV-1 Latent Reservoir and Neurocognitive Outcomes populations
in Virologically Suppressed Children
This study focused on persister Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
This study evaluated the relationship between immune status, a viable, but non-replicating, bacterial sub-population
the HIV-1 latent reservoir and neurocognitive outcomes in formed under stress conditions experienced in the host. Flow
children on continuous suppressive therapy at eight years. cytometry was exploited in combination with fluorescent
HIV-1-infected children showed significantly higher levels of markers to monitor population-wide, single-cell replication
biomarkers associated with generalised chronic inflammation, dynamics to characterise M. tuberculosis persisters
particularly those associated with innate myeloid cell formed during macrophage infection. A key output was
activation. Of these, IL-18 was shown to correlate significantly the development of a culture-free, flow cytometry-based
with reservoir measures at both baseline and eight years. It approach for rapid, accurate enumeration of M. tuberculosis,
was also strongly associated with markers of intestinal barrier potentially applicable in research and clinical settings. The
damage. The strongest predictors of aberrant immunity study further provides new insights into factors influencing
were time to initial therapy initiation and to viral suppression. M. tuberculosis persister formation, which could ultimately aid
Impaired neurocognitive outcomes could also be predicted the design of antibiotics that effectively target persisters, and
by immunological parameters. thereby shorten treatment.
Supervisor: Prof RH Glashoff Supervisor: Prof S Sampson
Co-supervisor: Dr C de Beer Co-supervisor: Dr J Mouton
OBASA, Zimvo (Molecular Biology) PHAHLADIRA, Lebogang (Psychiatry)

Mycobacterium tuberculosis persisters at the host-pathogen The clinical course and outcomes of first-episode psychosis:
interface A study of the acute, medium- and long-term outcomes in a
cohort rigorously treated in the early phase of illness
This study developed and applied tools to study persister
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a viable, but non-replicating, The clinical course of schizophrenia is characterised by
population formed under host-associated stress conditions. recurrent symptoms of psychosis and enduring functional
A fluorescent reporter strain of M. tuberculosis was exploited deficits. This series of studies examined the clinical course in
to track and sort host macrophages containing differentially individuals with a first episode of schizophrenia who received
replicating bacteria, followed by RNA-seq to demonstrate standardised treatment over two years. The main findings
distinct phenotypes of these macrophages. Further, a series were that assured treatment delivery by means of a long-
of experiments established and validated a mouse model acting injectable antipsychotic was associated with favourable
for studying M. tuberculosis persister formation, fate and outcome in terms of symptom remission, functional remission
physiology. This model will support future work to interrogate and favourable self-rated quality of life. However, relatively
the effect of drug treatment and/or vaccination on persister few patients achieved all three components of the recovery
populations; this may have important implications for criteria simultaneously, and insight impairment persisted
tuberculosis prevention and treatment. despite the generally favourable treatment response.
Supervisor: Prof S Sampson Supervisor: Prof R Emsley
Co-supervisors: Drs L Smit, J Mouton
ROBYN, Aneurin (Physiotherapy)
OKUGBENI, Naomi (Human Genetics)
Return to play in elite rugby players after severe knee injuries
Tracking Autophagy progression in Mycobacterium – Addressing the knowledge gaps
tuberculosis-infected macrophages
This research entailed a descriptive cross-sectional study
Autophagy is a cellular process that can degrade intracellular to compare the physical profiles of elite rugby union players
pathogens, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). and a prospective cohort study to compare the injured
While this process has been extensively studied, its temporal participants’ profiles at return to play. The findings showed
dynamics in Mtb infection has not been elucidated. In this good psychological readiness after a severe knee injury, but
study, autophagy activity was tracked in Mtb-infected cultured injured players’ running speed and decision-making time
macrophages over 72 hours. As a result, a more accurate were slower upon return to play compared to controls. A key
method of measuring autophagy activity was developed. recommendation of the study is multidisciplinary monitoring
Furthermore, using a combination of confocal microscopy for at least six months after a severe knee injury. Artificial
and CLEM, it was determined that phagosomes engulfing intelligence and algorithms may assist in informing complex
Mtb likely originates from mitochondrial material and that return-to-play decisions.
cytosolic translocation of Mtb happens at around 48 hours of
Supervisor: Prof Q Louw
infection. These findings provide novel insights into autophagy
Co-supervisor: Prof J Baumeister (external)
progression during Mtb infection.
Supervisor: Prof C Kinnear
Co-supervisor: Prof B Loos
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RAHANYA, Vurayai (Medical Virology) SPARKS, Anél (Human Genetics)
Analysis of HIV-1 diversity and inflammatory markers in different De novo assembly of admixed South African genomes and
cell compartments in HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders its application to genetic susceptibility to tuberculosis
(HAND) Genetic susceptibility to complex diseases such as
The aim of the study was to identify viral and immunologic tuberculosis and rare inborn errors of immunity, such as
markers for an improved diagnosis of HIV-associated Mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial disease (MSMD),
neurocognitive disorders (HAND), particularly among has been investigated in South Africans. The human reference
patients infected with HIV-1 subtype C. Key findings included genome, a public resource that consists of sequencing
proviral DNA as a predictor of neurocognitive impairment; data from multiple European individuals, had to be used,
mutations Lycine at codon 24 (24K), Arginine at codon 29 but this resource is not sufficient for all groups. In this study,
(29R) in Tat protein and Tyrosine at position 45 (45Y) in the Vpr a population-specific reference genome was created with
protein as signatures for cognitive impairment in HIV infection; the same coordinate system as the gold standard human
and novel linkages among RANTES, IP-10, cognitive status reference, while using minimal resources. This new reference
and viral load. The identified markers are practical tools for outperformed the gold standard reference by successfully
screening and monitoring HAND. identifying a candidate variant in a South African individual
with MSMD.
Supervisor: Prof S Engelbrecht
Co-supervisors: Prof RH Glashoff, Dr GB Jacobs (deceased) Supervisor: Prof M Möller
Co-supervisors: Dr B Glanzmann, Profs C Kinnear, G Tromp, G
SINGH, Shenuka (Clinical and Research Ethics) van der Spuy
Developing online educational modules on the ethical,
VAN DER WALT, Janke (Occupational Therapy)
legal and social issues related to biobanking: A resource for
clinicians, researchers and research ethics committees in The development of Hopscotch: an early intervention programme
South Africa to improve motor skills and academic performance of grade
R children in the West Coast of South Africa.
Biobanking is located at the intersection of science, bioethics,
the law and public health. For her second PhD, the candidate Motor skills are the underlying abilities needed to perform
reviewed current globally available online training courses skilled and coordinated actions such as climbing, running
on the ethical, legal and social issues (ELSI) of biobanking and drawing. Although motor skill impairment is associated
and found this lacking in relevance and affordability for with poor school performance, many children lack access
LMICs. She explored stakeholder perspectives on the ELSI to therapeutic services to address developmental delays.
of biobanking practice in South Africa and on educational Based on a sequential mixed-methods design and complex
needs via participatory action research. She then developed a intervention development methods, this study formulated
short online course on the ELSI of biobanking. The candidate a hopscotch motor skill intervention programme for Grade
published 3 of her research chapters in peer-reviewed R children in the West Coast of South Africa. This is a
international journals. The remaining 4 chapters are prepared low-resourced area with a high prevalence of motor skill
for publication. impairment. A planned exploratory randomised controlled trial
will determine the effectiveness of the hopscotch programme
Supervisor: Prof K Moodley
in future.
Co-supervisor: Prof J Cadigan
Supervisor: Prof N Plastow
SKINSTAD, Deborah Anne (Sport Science) Co-supervisor: Prof M Unger
Transitioning out of the professional player pathway: A
VAN EEDEN, Gerald Eduard (Human Genetics)
grounded theory on the process in South African men’s
tennis Expanding existing tools to aid in the epidemiological study
of populations with complex ancestry
A constructivist grounded theory methodology was utilised
as a process and strategy to generate a theory on transitions There is a substantial difference in the representation of
within and out of the professional player development pathway. individuals of non-European descent and individuals of
Players, coaches, parents and administrators were interviewed European descent in genome-wide association study (GWAS)
to ensure maximum variation and theoretical saturation. The catalogues. This study addressed this imbalance by supplying
emergent theory is underpinned by eight categories and four a comprehensive framework for the inference and use of
sub-categories. A lack of context about individual experiences recombination maps when studying populations with complex
during the junior to senior transition (figuratively) confines the ancestry and touched on important facets of GWAS in the
South African player to a linear, reductionist and prescriptive southern African context. This work is of particular relevance
approach to development, compounded by the current long- to South Africa, as many genetically diverse populations are
term player development model. The developed theory present in the country.
emphasises the person and amplifies the player voice. Supervisor: Prof M Möller
Supervisor: Prof HW Grobbelaar Co-supervisors: Profs G Tromp, G van der Spuy, Dr C Uren
Co-supervisor: Prof WA Babchuk
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Fakulteit Geneeskunde en Gesondheidswetenskappe
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Magister in die Natuurwetenskappe Rashid, Akram Ghayth Aboulqassim (Internal Medicine)

Master of Science Scannell, Friederike (Anaesthesiology)
Anderson, Sean Glen (Pharmacology) (cum laude) Sebitosi-Van Jaarsveld, Sandra Namugga Nakayizza
Berehan, Yebelay (Biostatistics) (Paediatrics)
Boonzaier, Willem Petrus Engelbrecht (Medical Physics) Shah, Candice (Paediatrics)
Brown, Nicole Karen (Human Genetics) (cum laude) Silolo, Siseko (Urology)
Chetty, Devina (Human Genetics) (cum laude) Thomas, Jason Peter (Ophthalmology)
Chifamba, Leah Vimbainashe (Human Genetics) Van der Colff, Fredrich James (Ophthalmology)
Chimbunde, Emmanuel (Biostatistics) Van Rensburg, Roland (Clinical Pharmacology) (cum laude)
Cook, Emma Nancy (Molecular Biology) (cum laude)
Daniels, Luke-John (Anatomy) Magister in Voeding in Publieke Gesondheid
De Villiers, Abigail Kate (Epidemiology) (cum laude) Master of Public Health Nutrition
Hofmeyr, Jennifer (Molecular Biology) Engelbrecht, Liezel Maryke (Public Health Nutrition) (cum
Hunde, Belachew Melese (Biostatistics) laude)
Jangano, Charmaine Tariro (Molecular Biology) (cum laude) Indongo, Charles Ndeshipanda Halolye (Public Health
Janke, Camilla (Reproductive Biology) (cum laude) Nutrition)
Jansen Van Rensburg, Zune (Human Genetics) (cum laude) Johnson-Dollie, Tasneem (Public Health Nutrition)
Kgokane, Boipelo (Medical Physiology) (cum laude) Nedzingahe, Vhushavhelo (Public Health Nutrition)
Kiprono, Hillary Kibet (Biostatistics) (cum laude)
Madhombiro, Munyaradzi (Clinical Epidemiology) Magister in Menslikerehabilitasiestudies
Maila, Tumelo (Molecular Biology) (cum laude) Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies
Mamo Bazezew, Meseret (Biostatistics)
Mc Allister, Marli (Clinical Epidemiology) (cum laude) Kaseke, Tatenda Hazel (Rehabilitation)
McCaffrey, Caitlin (Medical Physiology) (cum laude)
Mulenga, Maurice (Cytopathology) Magister in die Wysbegeerte
Mwila, Prince Kasongo (Clinical Epidemiology) Master of Philosophy
Ndong Sima, Carene Anne Alene (Human Genetics) (cum
Adu-Amankwaah, Francis (Cancer Science)
laude)
Armstrong, Catherine Jane (Infant Mental Health)
Nolan, Heidi (Medical Physiology)
Bangani, Onga (Health Systems and Services Research)
Nombula, Makabongwe (Biostatistics)
Cawe, Busisiwe (Health Professions Education)
Ntafua, Mulumba (Clinical Epidemiology)
De Wet, Daniël Rudolph (Health Professions Education)
Paarwater, Brandon Antony (Human Genetics) (cum laude)
Govender, Lynelle (Health Professions Education) (cum laude)
Roomaney, Aqeedah Abbas (Human Genetics) (cum laude)
Joubert, Lloyd Henry (Cardiology)
Saal, Car-Lee (Clinical Epidemiology) (cum laude)
Kabini, Shadrack Nyabela (Health Professions Education)
Scholtz, Denise (Human Genetics)
Lucas, Aina Ndinelago Tangi (Health Professions Education)
Swart, Xan (Biostatistics) (cum laude)
Magula, Luzuko (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
Van Niekerk, Nadia (Medical Physiology) Moses, Carmen Delicia (Health Professions Education)
Moxley, Karis (Health Professions Education) (cum laude)
Magister in die Natuurwetenskappe in Sportwetenskap Okhue, Sylvester Omonkhodion (Family Medicine)
Master of Science in Sport Science Van der Walt, Lizanne (Health Professions Education)
Adam, Faatima (cum laude) Van Heerden, Elza (Family Medicine) (cum laude)
Blakeway, Sarah Katherine Van Zyl, Maria Elizabeth (Health Professions Education)
Davis, Nikita (cum laude) Whittaker, Tereza Mary (Infant Mental Health)
Dube, Sindiso Rangarirai Williams, Leone Geraldine (Health Professions Education)
Louw, Maria Magretha Wilhelmina
Madi, Lwazi Nqa (cum laude) Magister in Arbeidsterapie
Robertson, Emily Jeanne Master of Occupational Therapy
Michau, Cecile
Magister in die Geneeskunde Tuyishime, Jean Claude
Master of Medicine Van Wyk, Megan Barbara
Alzanad, Fatima (Haematological Pathology)
Bezuidenhout, Morne Cornelius (Chemical Pathology) Magister in die Verpleegkunde
Booysen, Lynn (Paediatrics) Master of Nursing
Hendricks, Sade Isabel (Anaesthesiology)
Battle, Donna Glynnis (cum laude)
Kerswill, Suzanne (Paediatrics)
Chencinski, Luna Luise
Le Roux, Alwyn Petrus (Radiological Diagnosis)
De Jager, Felicity Louisa
Mathure, Muhammad Wakeel (Paediatrics)
De Lange, Petra Frances Rocher
Messiahs, Bradley Clinton (Radiological Diagnosis)
Haihambo, Teopolina Tunependa
Pretorius, Rupert (Urology)
Kamohelo, Tholoana Joyce (cum laude)
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Kunz, Thalita Yvonne Baccalaureus in die Geneeskunde en Baccalaureus in die
Landu, Zandile Kolosani Snykunde
Nagenda, Mapaseka Chabalala Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Sagwa, Clemence Munezero
Arendse, Carlynne Adriette
Shaanika, Aletha Nangula
Arendse, Christopher Stephen Llewellyn
Syster, Sharna Renee
Israel, Shafeeqah
Uazeua, Mercia
Moodie-Collison, Bronte Lorraine
Zhangazha, Angelina Naroth, Reezah Tashrick
Nyawo, Monitar Thulebona
Magister in Terapeutiese Voeding Solomons, Tiffany-Jade Sarah
Master of Therapeutic Nutrition
Byrne, Jessica Anne (Therapeutic Nutrition) (cum laude)
Chin, Cindy Angela (Therapeutic Nutrition) (cum laude)
Lipshitz, Melanie (Therapeutic Nutrition) (cum laude)
Magister in Fisioterapie
Master of Physiotherapy
Cason, Katherine Mary
Conradie, Thandi (cum laude)
Du Preez, Emmari (cum laude)
Erasmus, Annemie
Janse van Vuuren, Anika Corlé (cum laude)
Jansen van Rensburg, Emma Anita (cum laude)
Lategan, Roxanne Ava
Lugusa, Gladwell Kayalo (cum laude)
Magister in Spraak-Taalterapie
Master in Speech-Language Therapy
Le Roux, Carla
Magister in Verslawingsorg
Master in Addiction Care
Van den Berg, Gizela
Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Natuurwetenskappe

Bachelor of Science Honours
Robson, Erin Jenny (Physiology (Medical)) (cum laude)
Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Natuurwetenskappe in

Sportwetenskap
Bachelor of Science Honours in Sport Science
Apollis, Amy Jade (Performance Sport)
Conradie, Henk (Performance Sport)
Mbedzi, Zwonaka (Performance Sport)
Nagraadse Diploma in Verslawingsorg

Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Care
Carstens, Robyn Jane
Nagraadse Diploma in Huisartskunde

Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine
Kongolo, Kalantanda Jerome
Leslie, Ifedolapo Oluwakemi
Nsangi, Mubibala
Ukaegbu, Joel Okechi
Nagraadse Diploma in Beroepsgeneeskunde

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine
Ayuk, Edwin Tambe
Kasiringua, Ngaaruhe Charlotte
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Fakulteit Faculty
Ingenieurswese Engineering
5 April 2022 - 17:00 5 April 2022 - 17:00
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Program
7. Voorstelling van kandidaat vir die Kanselierstoekenning en oorhandiging van die toekenning
deur die Kanselier.
Programme
Chancellor.
7. Introduction of the candidate for the Chancellor’s Award and presentation of the award by the
Chancellor
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FAKULTEIT INGENIEURSWESE
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Die graad Doktor in die Ingenieurswese (DIng), honoris causa, aan
The degree Doctor of Engineering (DEng), honoris causa, to
Andries (Andy) Calitz
sy bydrae tot die ontwikkeling van die wêreldwye his contribution to the development of the global energy supply
energievoorsieningsektor, en sy visionêre leierskap en merkwaardige sector, and his visionary leadership and remarkable achievements
prestasies op energiegebied. in the energy field.
Van Asië en Kanada tot Suid-Afrika het Andries (Andy) Calitz From Asia and Canada to South Africa, Andries (Andy) Calitz has
’n kernrol in die wêreldwye energievoorsieningsektor vervul. played a prominent role in shaping the global energy supply
Dié voormalige hoof van LNG Canada en bekleër van verskeie sector. Currently secretary-general of the International Gas
senior bestuursposte by die energiekorporasies Shell en Eskom Union and chief executive of FutureEnergy, Calitz used to head
is tans die sekretaris-generaal van die Internasionale Gasunie up LNG Canada and held various senior executive positions at
en uitvoerende hoof van FutureEnergy. energy corporations Shell and Eskom.
Calitz, wat in 1981 sy graad in Elektriese Ingenieurswese aan die This Stellenbosch University Electrical Engineering alumnus
Universiteit Stellenbosch behaal het, het sy loopbaan by Eskom from the class of 1981 started his career at Eskom, where he
begin. Hier vervul hy etlike bestuurs- en uitvoerende rolle op fulfilled various managerial and executive roles in electricity
die terrein van elektrisiteitsproduksiebeplanning, -prysbepaling, production planning, pricing, sector restructuring, and
-sektorherstrukturering en -transmissie. Hy was gedurende sy transmission. During his time at Eskom, he was responsible
tyd by Eskom verantwoordelik vir die bedryf van Suid-Afrika for the operation of South Africa’s high-voltage grid and led
se hoëspanningsnetwerk, en leier van die geïntegreerde the integrated planning process for the country’s electricity
beplanningsproses vir die land se elektrisiteitsbedryf. industry.
Nadat hy hom in 1996 by Shell aansluit, het hy by internasionale After joining Shell in 1996, he became involved in ground-
baanbreker-energieprojekte betrokke geraak. Hy het ’n breaking international energy projects. He has an impeccable
onbesproke geskiedenis in die bestuur van internasionale track record of managing international energy mega projects,
energiemegaprojekte, veral in die konteks van gesamentlike especially in the context of joint ventures. He has been involved
ondernemings. Hy was al by energiebeleggings ter waarde van in energy investments to the tune of $100 billion and contributed
$100 miljard betrokke en het tot bedryfsontwikkeling in lande to business development in countries across the globe.
wêreldwyd bygedra.
Calitz also holds qualifications in commerce, management
Calitz het ook kwalifikasies in die handel, bestuur en sake- and business administration from Harvard Business School,
administrasie aan die Harvard-bestuurskool, die universiteite the universities of the Witwatersrand and South Africa, as well
van die Witwatersrand en Suid-Afrika sowel as INSEAD verwerf. as INSEAD.
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Fakulteit Ingenieurswese | Faculty of Engineering
DOKTOR IN DIE INGENIEURSWESE CHIHAMBAKWE, Zviemurwi Johnny (Industrial Engineering)

DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING
A framework for creating shared value at the base of the
pyramid through micro- manufacturing factories
BELLO, Fatimatu (Chemical Engineering)
This study develops a framework and management tool to
Development of multistep biorefinery schemes for the
guide cross-sector organisations in creating manufacturing
production of nanocellulose and high value-added bioproducts
shared value (MSV) in base-of-pyramid (BoP) communities.
from mango seed
The MSV framework is based on a capability-building
Management of the detrimental effects of petroleum-based strategy, an implementation process strategy and a growth
products depends on the efficient utilisation of renewable agro- strategy. The management tool informs implementers on key
industrial waste, which could be achieved through sustainable considerations for the profitable and sustainable creation of
and efficient pre-treatment/conversion processes. In this MSV in BoP communities. The framework and tool are refined
study, multistep biorefineries are developed and optimised and validated through eight design cycle iterations informed
to determine their feasibility for recovering multi-products by the design science research methodology. The results of
from mango seed husk and kernel for diverse application, this study contribute to the fulfilment of global sustainable
as opposed to the reported single-product schemes that development goals 1, 8 and 9.
result in inefficient usage of bioresource potential. The effect
Supervisor: Prof SS Grobbelaar
of the multistep process on nanocellulose production using
Co-supervisor: Prof S Matope
non-catalysed organic acids is tested and compared to the
classical approach. The developed multistep biorefineries are
CLAASEN, Jaleel Joseph (Civil Engineering)
found to show potential for multi-product recovery, including
nanocellulose. Experimental testing and numerical modelling of a large-scale
modular, cellular, structural steel-and-composite sandwich-
Supervisor: Prof AFA Chimphango
decking flooring system in fire
Co-supervisor: Prof JF Görgens
According to the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction
BESTER, Coenraad Petrus (Industrial Engineering) (SAISC), the current office building market segment in South
Africa does not meet public, developer and tenant expectations.
A function-based relevance model for making sense of
Through industry input, the SAISC developed performance
technological change in the context of a firm
criteria for future office building development, as well as a
This study addresses the need for well-grounded management cellular-beam structure (CBS) that meets all performance
tools and methodologies that link the technology opportunities criteria. This study forms part of a larger research project to
and risks posed by phenomena such as the Fourth Industrial quantify the CBS system’s fire rating experimentally and
Revolution to a firm’s strategy. It proposes a model and numerically. In addition to large-scale standard fire tests, small
supportive methodology – an interpretive lens – that could help and medium-sized tests are conducted. Numerical models are
the leadership of a firm make sense of technology, and keep then developed and benchmarked using the experimental
up with the ever-increasing rate at which new technologies data.
emerge, in the context of their strategy. The study describes
Supervisor: Prof RS Walls
the development of the proposed model, called the function-
Co-supervisor: Dr A Cicione
based relevance model (FRM), from concept to working
demonstrator, by applying a text network approach.
CROUCAMP, Marco (Industrial Engineering)
Supervisor: Prof CWI Pistorius
Co-supervisor: Prof SS Grobbelaar Evolutionary algorithms for robot path planning, task allocation
and collision avoidance in an automated warehouse
This study proposes an evolutionary algorithm framework
that can sequence products to be picked or binned in a
warehouse, allocate the products to picking robots, and
optimise the routing of the robots. The algorithm framework
incorporates collision avoidance and multiple objectives. The
results show that the framework is able to create and improve
feasible real-world solutions to the part sequencing and
allocation problem. This study is the first to solve this specific
variation of the part sequencing and allocation problem using
metaheuristics and evolutionary multi-objective algorithms,
given that all collisions must be avoided.
Supervisor: Prof J Grobler
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DE WET, Martinus Theunis Steyn (Industrial Engineering) HAGEDORN-HANSEN, Devon (Industrial Engineering)
A multi-methodology system as project management Laser powder bed fusion on cemented tungsten carbide
approach in South African banking cutting tools
The multi-methodology system is proposed as an enhanced This study develops a unique tungsten carbide–cobalt cemented
approach to information technology project management carbide cutting tool through laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF).
in South African banking. It incorporates systems thinking The influence of factors encountered during L-PBF and their
principles such as Ashby’s law of requisite variety, and adapts impact on specific cutting tool properties are studied with the
Stafford Beer’s viable system model for the temporary aim of producing a cutting tool that can serve as an alternative
organisation. Having been presented to leading practitioners to commercially available press-and-sinter-produced tools.
in industry, the proposition has been validated as theoretically Scanning strategy is observed to be the most significant factor.
sound, and the practitioners expect it to be implementable A diagonal raster strategy with an 80-degree alternating rotation
and of value in practice. Furthermore, the research approach produces the best cutting inserts for the specific insert geometry
developed for this study presents a novel contribution from and grade. The developed cutting inserts are comparable to
which future studies of projects and project management can conventional inserts for certain cutting performance indicators.
benefit.
Supervisor: Prof N Sacks
Supervisor: Prof CSL Schutte Co-supervisors: Profs S Matope, OFRA Damm
DU PLESSIS, Clarice (Mechanical Engineering) HUMAN, Carlo (Mechatronic Engineering)

Scaling of axial fan noise A decision framework for the aggregation of digital twins
The main mechanisms of axial fan noise, namely trailing The presented framework enables systematic, effective
edge, tip vortex formation and turbulence ingestion noise, are decisions when designing a system of digital twins to represent
predicted numerically, semi-empirically and analytically. Single- a complex physical system. The design framework is broadly
aerofoil theory is used to combine the noise mechanisms so applicable and enables traceability of design choices. The steps
as to represent the noise generated by a fan at various volume in the framework are needs and constraints analysis, physical
flow rates and tip clearances. This prediction is validated by system decomposition, services allocation, performance and
experimental measurements for one fan diameter. The effect quality considerations, implementation considerations, and
of a change in fan diameter on the generated far-field noise verification and validation. These steps are moulded into six
is investigated, and compares favourably with an existing fan design patterns by focusing on key quality attributes. The design
scaling method and proprietary equations used by cooling framework and patterns are subsequently demonstrated and
system suppliers. validated through three case studies: a heliostat field, a water
distribution system and a smart city.
Supervisor: Prof SJ van der Spuy
Co-supervisor: Prof HCR Reuter Supervisor: Prof AH Basson
Co-supervisor: Dr K Kruger
FATAAR, Humaira (Civil Engineering)
HÜSSELMANN, Günther (Industrial Engineering)
Fatigue behaviour of steel-fibre-reinforced concrete
Bus route design and frequency setting for public transit
Many applications of concrete may experience fatigue loading
systems
at some point during their lifespan. However, few researchers
consider the fatigue behaviour in the cracked state. In fibre- The availability of effective public transport systems is becoming
reinforced concrete (FRC), the fibres are activated only at crack an increasingly urgent problem in urban areas worldwide due
initiation. Prior to this, the FRC composite deforms elastically. to rising levels of traffic congestion. This study considers the
This study investigates the fatigue life and failure mechanisms of design of a suite of mathematical models in the form of bi-
pre-cracked steel-FRC subjected to fatigue loading. Experiments objective optimisation problems to help bus companies make
are conducted at a single fibre and macroscopic level. The high-quality decisions in terms of bus transit route design
pre-crack ranges from 0,6 mm to 2,5 mm, at load levels of 50%, and frequency setting. Solutions to these models enable bus
70% and 85% of the average maximum static load. A fatigue- transit operators to select network routes, and frequencies
life prediction approach is developed to forecast the fatigue for buses operating along these routes, that would achieve a
behaviour. desirable trade-off between minimising passenger cost and
simultaneously reducing operator cost.
Supervisor: Prof R Combrinck
Co-supervisor: Prof WP Boshoff (external) Supervisor: Prof JH van Vuuren
Co-supervisor: Prof SJ Andersen
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JACKLIN, Dylan Michael (Civil Engineering) MENDES, Angelo Armando da Silva (Industrial Engineering)
Plant biofiltration for urban stormwater runoff purification in A modelling framework for integrated compressor maintenance
South Africa scheduling and fuel cost minimisation in natural gas
transmission networks
Polluted urban stormwater has the potential to harm South
Africa’s freshwater resources. This study presents a compilation The problem considered in this study involves the integration
of investigations that promote plant biofiltration as an effective of maintenance scheduling and fuel cost minimisation in
yet sustainable alternative to conventional infrastructure natural gas transmission networks. Previously, these two
for stormwater quality improvement. This is achieved operational problems were solved separately in the literature.
through the identification of potential phytoremediators In the context of three case studies, however, it is shown
via the development of a plant selection tool, and design that a combined modelling approach holds considerable
optimisation focusing on appropriate growth media, plant benefits over separate modelling maintenance scheduling
species and biofilter specifications. Investigations into suitable and fuel cost minimisation. A customised, simulated annealing
mathematical models to improve our understanding of plant algorithm is designed for solving the combined model
biofilter complexity and sustainable implementation are also approximately, which algorithm is found to be capable of
performed. returning high-quality operational solutions for natural gas
transmission networks.
Supervisor: Dr IC Brink
Co-supervisor: Prof SM Jacobs Supervisor: Prof JH van Vuuren
JOHNSON, Leanne (Electronic Engineering) MEYER, Edmund Stanhope (Civil Engineering)

South African building-envelope thermal performance
Advances in Pedestal Substrate-Integrated Waveguide filters simulation: Parameters and the role of moisture content
Microwave filters protect sensitive radio receivers from out-of- This study investigates the role of building envelope design
band signals. This study presents a number of improvements in reducing heating and cooling energy consumption and
to a class of Substrate-Integrated Waveguide microwave improving human comfort for commercial and residential
filters, include a configuration with positive and negative buildings. Parametric analysis of the performance of South
couplings for optimal frequency and phase performance, a African Green Star-rated and low‐income buildings is carried
low-loss variant with reduced dielectric for very low-power out. The results confirm the impact of facade construction
applications, and a frequency-tunable variant using sets of material selection. Increased specific heat and density along
PIN-diodes for agile receivers. These filters are low-cost, with reduced conductivity and solar heat gain coefficient
as they can be etched using normal Printed-Circuit-Board reduce the energy consumption of predominantly glazed
techniques, yet offer excellent electrical performance, and buildings. Validation analysis of an instrumented low‐income
are of high interest for mobile communications such as 5G house confirms that hygrothermal consideration is essential
devices, Wi-Fi and GPS. for the accurate analysis of low‐income buildings of exposed
Supervisor: Prof P Meyer porous building materials.
Co-supervisors: Prof B Potelon (external), Dr E Meyer (external) Supervisor: Prof GPAG van Zijl
Co-supervisor: Dr WI de Villiers
LAMPRECHT, Johannes Hendrik (Chemical Engineering)
Characterisation of liquid distribution and behaviour inside MEYER, Markus Willem (Civil Engineering)
randomly packed columns using electric impedance tomography The characterisation of the dynamic interaction between
A wire-mesh electrical impedance tomography (EIT) system highway bridges and long, multi-trailer heavy vehicles
is designed and constructed to visualise and quantify liquid Many countries around the world are experiencing an
distribution behaviour inside randomly packed columns. The increase in demand for freight transport by road. One solution
system can be used to characterise random packing, and to is to introduce larger heavy vehicles, which are capable of
quantify the impact of liquid physical properties and packing transporting more freight. These vehicles have more trailers
geometry on the distribution of liquid in the inter-packing and, therefore, are longer than existing heavy-vehicle traffic,
voids. It also enables evaluation of the transition between causing unique dynamic bridge behaviour during vehicle–
regimes of droplet coalescence and droplet breakup, and the bridge interaction. Through the development of a vehicle–
subsequent mechanistic change in liquid holdup. As such, bridge interaction model, this study identifies the unique
this novel EIT characterisation method is a very useful tool to dynamic bridge behaviour induced by these vehicles,
be applied in both hydrodynamic and kinetic prototyping of producing a framework that quantifies the dynamic loads they
random packing material. induce on highway bridges.
Supervisor: Prof AJ Burger Supervisor: Prof NPJ de Koker
Co-supervisor: Prof R Lenner
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MIHIRETU, Gezahegn Teklu (Chemical Engineering) MOSSISSA, Amsalu Tolessa (Chemical Engineering)
Advancing lignocellulosic biorefineries through co-production Development of a techno-economic analysis tool for anaerobic
of hemicellulosic biopolymers and bioenergy digestion in smallholder farming systems in the context of the
water–energy–food nexus
A lignocellulosic biorefinery system for the conversion of
agro-industrial residues into bioenergy and hemicellulosic Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a well-established technology
biopolymers intended for high-value applications, was for bioenergy production, but uptake is low among African
developed. Considering the critical role of biomass smallholder farmers. This study evaluates the potential of
fractionation to achieve this, two novel pretreatment agricultural residue feedstock in smallholder farming systems
approaches were experimentally investigated to establish in South Africa and Madagascar. A method for multicriteria
optimal conditions for co-production of xylan biopolymers and technology selection is developed, as well as a novel approach
bioethanol in a biorefinery setup. Further techno-economic to optimise a co-digestion strategy for agricultural residues
study results revealed that the economic viability of the using probabilistic simulation. In addition, a techno-economic
envisaged biorefinery complex was significantly improved as assessment tool is compiled that is explicitly centred in the
a result of such co-production scheme, albeit with increased water–energy–food framework to evaluate AD. Results
energy requirements. The biorefinery was also shown to have demonstrate that the implementation of smallholder-based
a positive contribution towards mitigating greenhouse gas AD is feasible, with a financial and economic rate of return of
emissions 14% and 67% respectively.
Supervisor: Prof JF Görgens Supervisor: Prof NJ Goosen
Co-supervisor: Prof AFA Chimphango Co-supervisor: Prof TM Louw
MOELICH, Gerrit Marius (Civil Engineering) NEL, Nicole (Civil Engineering)

Plastic shrinkage cracking and other evaporation-related An investigation into untreated greywater as a supplementary
impairments in 3D-printed and cast concrete household water source to augment potable municipal supply,
with consideration of the associated risks
Due to the absence of formwork, 3D-printed concrete is vulnerable
to rapid pore water evaporation immediately after extrusion, There is a critical gap when it comes to understanding the
with plastic shrinkage cracking a potential consequence. This uptake of untreated greywater in fully serviced suburban
research proposes methods to characterise and estimate on-site areas, and the trade-off between the risks (quality) and
evaporation rate, testing protocols, active and passive mitigation potential water savings (quantity). The main aim of this study
measures and a model for plastic shrinkage cracking in 3D-printed is to gain a better understanding of this gap. It is found
concrete. The effect of early-age pore water evaporation on that household water savings associated with the manual
mechanical and durability performance was investigated and collection of untreated greywater is <10%, which is markedly
an analytical model was proposed for interlayer bond strength less than savings achieved from having multiple household
based on the amount of surface moisture that evaporates during water sources (69%). This, coupled with variable quality and
printing from the interlayer plane. the relatively high risk to public health, the environment and
infrastructure, provides insight into the quality–quantity nexus.
Supervisor: Prof R Combrinck
Supervisor: Dr IC Brink
MOREMI, Tsietsi John (Industrial Engineering) Co-supervisor: Prof HE Jacobs
An ant colony optimisation approach to scheduling truck-
OLUBAMIWA, Oreoluwa Ifeoluwa (Electrical Engineering)
and-drone delivery systems
Design development of brushless doubly fed machines
This study proposes various novel truck-and-drone last-mile
delivery system optimisation problems. A delivery drone is Brushless doubly fed machines (BDFMs) are reliable
launched from a purpose-built truck, completes an additional alternatives to doubly fed induction generators. In this study,
delivery while the truck is en route between two customer different aspects of the design of BDFMs are investigated. A
locations, and intercepts the truck after completing the design evaluation procedure is proposed for grid compliance
additional delivery. An ant colony system/k-means clustering considerations at the design stage of BDFMs. A coupled-circuit
approach is developed and tested on drone-scheduling model is developed to aid rapid BDFM rotor topology design,
benchmark problems against optimal solutions, other and a complete BDFM design and optimisation process is
population-based metaheuristics and a truck-only delivery proposed and evaluated. With the emphasis on improving the
system. The truck-and-drone delivery system is shown to have relative power density and efficiency of BDFMs, suitable pole-
a significant positive impact on delivery time performance. pair combinations are identified. In addition, practical ranges
for the BDFM electric and magnetic loadings are determined
Supervisor: Prof J Grobler
across different power ratings.
Co-supervisor: Prof PM Kaminsky (external)
Supervisor: Dr N Gule
Co-supervisor: Prof MJ Kamper
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PUNT, Tiaan (Chemical Engineering) SMITH, Sonja Almi Milé (Chemical Engineering)
Development of an environmentally friendly and sustainable Improving the description of quadrupolar molecules and
hydrometallurgical process for lithium-ion battery recycling their mixtures in the SAFT-VR Mie framework
Lithium-ion batteries are used extensively in consumer CO₂-containing mixtures, which are important for many
electronics and electric vehicles, and contain the strategically industrial processes, are complicated by quadrupolarity and
sensitive metals lithium and cobalt. Furthermore, the criticality. Traditional equations of state do not take these
disposal of end-of-life batteries on landfill sites poses an characteristics into account and, therefore, are unable to
environmental hazard. Therefore, recycling lithium-ion describe CO₂-containing mixtures accurately. The statistical
batteries is critically important in moving to a more sustainable associating fluid theory with variable-range Mie-potential
economy. This study develops an environmentally friendly (SAFT-VR Mie) is arguably the most advanced SAFT variant.
hydrometallurgical process using citric-acid leach solutions This study extends SAFT-VR Mie with a quadrupolar term
to recover manganese, lithium, cobalt and nickel from end- to account for quadrupolar interactions. The model is
of-life batteries. The optimised, novel process uses solvent further treated with renormalisation corrections to improve
extraction and precipitation, and is able to recover the metals description of the critical region. In doing so, excellent
as separate product solutions with high efficiency and limited descriptions of mixture-phase boundaries are obtained in a
environmental impact. predictive manner.
Supervisor: Prof G Akdogan Supervisor: Prof G Akdogan
Co-supervisors: Prof SM Bradshaw, Mr AP van Wyk Co-supervisors: Prof SM Bradshaw, Mr AP van Wyk
ROSSOUW, Arnoux (Electrical Engineering) STREICHER, Simon Frederik (Electronic Engineering)

Planar magnetron sputtering of Ti and TiO2 for polyethylene- Incremental inference on higher-order probabilistic graphical
terephthalate track-etched membrane surface modification models applied to constraint satisfaction problems
This study covers the research, development and fabrication Probabilistic graphical models (PGMs) are used to solve
of hybrid polymeric membranes, lab-to-fab, for use in complex probabilistic relationships. However, the PGM
advanced technologies such as separation, biotechnology structures primarily employed in practice are suboptimal.
and microelectronics. Through a combination of fundamental Therefore, this study presents three contributions to PGM
and applied research, advancements in developing and literature. The first is a comparison between factor graphs and
synthesising hybrid membranes based on metal-polymeric cluster graphs on graph-colouring problems such as Sudokus,
and ceramic-metal-polymeric track-etched membranes are indicating a significant advantage for preferring cluster graphs.
consolidated. The combination of porous, organic films and The second is an application of cluster graphs to a practical
inorganic layers to develop hybrid membranes is achieved problem in cartography: land cover classification boosting.
by the surface modification of porous polyester membranes The third is a PGM formulation for constraint satisfaction
using large-scale, roll-to-roll magnetron sputtering of Ti problems, and an algorithm called purge-and-merge to solve
and TiO2. Planar roll-to-roll magnetron sputtering on top of such problems too complex for traditional PGMs.
polyethylene-terephthalate track-etched membranes has Supervisor: Prof JA du Preez
never been done before.
Supervisor: Prof WJ Perold VAN STADEN, Chantelle Yvonne (Electrical Engineering)
Co-supervisor: Prof AN Nachaev (external) Geospatial capacity allocation framework of wind and solar
photovoltaic renewable generation for optimal grid support
SMIT, Willem Andries (Electronic Engineering)
A robust and flexible optimisation framework is developed for
Mobile processors for scientific use: A critical analysis of the medium to long-term geospatial capacity allocation of wind
impact of design trends on performance and energy usage and solar resources. The framework adopts a probabilistic
in scientific applications risk-based approach that minimises the frequency of
The technical and market challenges of the past decade or events where high residual load values require ancillary
so have resulted in a strong emphasis on the development services interventions. The renewable energy resources are
of energy-efficient multi‐core central processing units (CPUs). categorised into geospatial clusters in terms of the statistical
This research sets out to measure the real effect of these properties of the spatiotemporal wind and solar power profiles
developments on the performance and energy usage of for a given set of daily and seasonal time-of-use periods. The
the devices we use every day. The focus is on scientific framework incorporates flexible minimum and maximum
applications, and particularly how processors intended for allocation constraints that allow application to real-world
mobile devices compare to those intended for desktop scenarios where capacity allocation constraints apply at a
devices in the scientific environment. The results show that regional level.
successive generations of desktop devices are slower, while Supervisor: Prof HJ Vermeulen
energy efficiency trends downward across all devices.
Supervisor: Prof JA du Preez
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VAN WYK, Marnus (Industrial Engineering) VON LEIPZIG, Tanja (Industrial Engineering)
Integrated feedstock optimisation for multiproduct polymer Adaptive games for learner and systems (bidirectional)
production learning
A chemical complex can have multiple value chains, some Dynamic personalisation of learning trajectories that integrate
of which may span across geographic locations. Decisions different perspectives and variable scenarios is a purposeful
regarding the distribution of feedstock to different production and viable way to improve the quality, effectiveness and
units are required to maximise profit and minimise energy efficiency of education and training. Aggregating learner
consumption in the value chain. Unexpected events can cause behaviours and results in such trajectories enables
an imbalanced value chain, which requires timely decision- contextualised adaptation of the learning material and
making to mitigate further adverse consequences. In this experience by means of bidirectional learning. In this study,
study, an integrated decision support system is developed for an architecture is developed for creating parameterised,
hourly and daily decision-making, incorporating single and bi- adaptive and bidirectional learning games for specific
objective metaheuristic algorithms to generate near-optimal scenarios in a faster, more effective and more efficient manner.
production schedules for the distribution of feedstock in a By incorporating stakeholders as co-designers, and enabling
complex value chain. bidirectional learning, the architecture provides learning and
Supervisor: Prof JF Bekker improvement opportunities for various stakeholders.
Supervisor: Prof CSL Schutte
Co-supervisors: Profs VP Hummel, D Lutters
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Fakulteit Ingenieurswese | Faculty of Engineering
Magister in Ingenieurswetenskappe in Biomediese Kritzinger, Daniel Strauss (Mechatronic Engineering) (cum

Ingenieurswese laude)
Master in Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering Laker, Chris James (Mineral Processing)
Landman, Rossouw Johan Frederick (Industrial Engineering)
Du Plessis, Stefan (Biomedical Engineering) (cum laude)
(cum laude)
Rabikoosun, Sagal (Biomedical Engineering)
Laubscher, Jennifer Mignonne (Industrial Engineering) (cum
laude)
Magister in die Ingenieurswese
Le Roux, Jana Hendrina (Civil Engineering) (cum laude)
Master of Engineering
Lebea, Itumeleng Lionel (Civil Engineering)
Abdulla, Mubeen (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude) Lingenfelder, Tanya (Civil Engineering) (cum laude)
Ackerman, Riaan (Civil Engineering) Lombard, Schalk Jacobus (Mechatronic Engineering)
Agbetsiafa, Insight Enya Aku (Electronic Engineering) Loser, Sheldon Brian (Electrical Engineering) (cum laude)
Allen, Tamara Candice (Mechatronic Engineering) Louw, Jakobus Murray (Electronic Engineering) (cum laude)
Appollis, Jody (Civil Engineering) Louw, Michele (Mechatronic Engineering)
Asiimwe, Martha Mukama (Engineering Management) (cum Maarsingh, Berno (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude)
laude) Madyibi, Salizwa Siliziwe (Chemical Engineering)
Beukes, Penny (Civil Engineering) Malan, Christian (Electronic Engineering) (cum laude)
Bosman, Eduard (Mechanical Engineering) (cum laude) Malan, Jean De’M (Civil Engineering) (cum laude)
Botha, Ayden Dennis (Civil Engineering) (cum laude) Malan, Phillip Christian (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude)
Botha, Christiaan Stephanus (Civil Engineering) (cum laude) Matutala, Ifodji Gloire (Civil Engineering) (cum laude)
Botha, Daniel Johannes (Industrial Engineering) Mboweni, Xivoningo Amon (Civil Engineering)
Botha, Stefan (Electrical Engineering) (cum laude) Meli, Menelaos (Electronic Engineering)
Bras, Edward Hendrik (Chemical Engineering) (cum laude) Merbold, Ghiete (Civil Engineering) (cum laude)
Brown, Ian (Civil Engineering) (cum laude) Meyer, Jacques Muller (Electronic Engineering) (cum laude)
Bunn, Nicholas Raymond (Mechatronic Engineering) Meyer, Karin (Civil Engineering) (cum laude)
Burger, André Jacques (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude) Mguni, Nontshumayelo Millicent (Electronic Engineering)
Carstens, Rain Bailey (Civil Engineering) Migale, Gilbert Harvey (Engineering Management) (cum
Cillie, Dewald Jacques (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude) laude)
Corlett, Bradley Michael (Industrial Engineering) Mnisi, Lucky Authur (Civil Engineering)
Crockart, Ivan Calitz (Mechatronic Engineering) Mohlotsane, Topollo (Electrical Engineering)
Dantu, Ryan Keagan (Chemical Engineering) Molemane, Carol (Civil Engineering)
De Beer, Samuel Heinrich (Industrial Engineering) Mong, Danica (Civil Engineering) (cum laude)
De Klerk, Andre (Mechanical Engineering) (cum laude) Mtsi, Thabani Sanda (Civil Engineering) (cum laude)
Deacon, Quintus (Engineering Management) (cum laude) Murugan, Kalayvaani (Mechanical Engineering)
Du Plessis, Susanna Hendrina (Chemical Engineering) Musarurwa, Dadiso Florence (Electrical Engineering)
Duvenhage, Hein-Pierre (Civil Engineering) (cum laude) Mutede, Tawanda Blessing (Civil Engineering)
Eliott, Hector (Civil Engineering) Naicker, Devon (Civil Engineering)
Featherston, Nicholas Rudyard (Civil Engineering) Naicker, Semai (Electronic Engineering) (cum laude)
Fenner, Chaz Courtney (Mechanical Engineering) (cum laude) Nell, Nicholas Jakobus (Electronic Engineering)
Ferreira, Fabian Ethan (Chemical Engineering) (cum laude) Ngiba, Qiniso Theo-Maxwell (Chemical Engineering) (cum
Fortuin, Devlin David (Civil Engineering) laude)
Gerber, Daymen (Civil Engineering) Nkabinde, Dumisani Moses (Civil Engineering)
Gondwe, Bob (Civil Engineering) Nkwocha, Chijioke Leonard (Mechanical Engineering)
Gous, Michelle Danille (Civil Engineering) (cum laude) Nwagboso, Oluchi Esther (Chemical Engineering)
Grobler, Johannes Hermanus (Civil Engineering) Obondo, Tobias Omondi (Chemical Engineering)
Heath, Reynard Johan (Mechatronic Engineering) Oelofse, Andries Nicolaas (Mechanical Engineering) (cum
Hershaw, James Robert (Electronic Engineering) (cum laude) laude)
Hollander, Liza (Civil Engineering) (cum laude) Oosthuizen, Christiaan Rudolph (Industrial Engineering) (cum
Homan, Dewald (Electronic Engineering) (cum laude) laude)
Hunter, Jonathan Douglas (Civil Engineering) Oosthuizen, Lelani (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude)
Hutton, Tainton (Electrical Engineering) (cum laude) Oosthuysen, Christian (Civil Engineering) (cum laude)
Jacobs, Pierre Malan (Engineering Management) Pasipamire, Kudakwashe (Civil Engineering)
Jeza, Sabelo Acceptance (Chemical Engineering) Paskert, Lukas (Industrial Engineering)
Keyser, Matthew Paul (Mechanical Engineering) (cum laude) Pferdekamper, Karl-Heinz (Mechatronic Engineering) (cum
Khoza, Tenele Prosperity (Civil Engineering) laude)
Kirstein, Daniel Petrus (Mechanical Engineering) Pretorius, Dean (Electronic Engineering) (cum laude)
Koch, Daniel Gerhardus (Civil Engineering) Pretorius, Schalk (Electronic Engineering) (cum laude)
Kotzé, Jan Christiaan (Civil Engineering) Qacha, Bohlajana (Civil Engineering) (cum laude)
Kramer, DP (Mechatronic Engineering) (cum laude) Ramsay, Gareth Allan (Mechanical Engineering) (cum laude)
Kriek, Christi Gepke (Chemical Engineering) (cum laude) Rautenbach, Eric (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude)
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Redelinghuys, Louw Gysbert (Mechanical Engineering) (cum Bhayat, Moegamat Tashriq (Civil)
laude) Blignaut, Henri (Civil)
Rheeder, Amy (Chemical Engineering) Blom, Heinrich Tobias (Electrical and Electronic)
Rohrbeck, Alicia (Civil Engineering) (cum laude) Botha, Dewald Neil (Mechanical)
Rolfe, Devon Lee (Electronic Engineering) Bowmaker, Alan Philip Macgowan (Civil)
Rust, Johannes Petrus (Civil Engineering) (cum laude) Britz, Ryan Lind (Electrical and Electronic)
Sander, Zara Rose (Civil Engineering) Buys, Matthew (Electrical and Electronic)
Schleich, Stella Andrea Julia (Electronic Engineering) (cum Chibage, Emmanuel Tinotenda (Civil)
laude) Crous, Ludwig Ankiewicz (Mechanical)
Schultz, Sebastian Kent (Chemical Engineering) Daniels, Alain David (Chemical)
Simonis, Judene (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude) Davies, Anna Penelope (Electrical and Electronic)
Smit, Johan Du Preez (Mechatronic Engineering) (cum laude) De Waal, Andri (Mechatronics)
Smith, Cameron Grant (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude) Di Leva, Jason Antonio (Electrical and Electronic)
Stander, Adam Johannes (Chemical Engineering) (cum laude) Dicey, Andrew Gordon Peter (Industrial)
Stap, Tyron Ian (Civil Engineering) Du Plooy, Pauli (Mechanical)
Stergianos, Theo John (Civil Engineering) Dyani, Bulumko Phumelela (Civil)
Strydom, Philippus Theunis (Electronic Engineering) Frost, Megan (Electrical and Electronic)
Sukhnandan, Jurad (Civil Engineering) Galloway, Ryan Matthew (Mechanical)
Trankle, Nicholas Albert (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude) Gouws, Jean-Jacques (Electrical and Electronic)
Tutt, Nicholas Jordan (Mechanical Engineering) Greyvenstein, Frederik Willem (Mechatronics)
Van Aswegen, Ben Collett (Electrical Engineering) Grobbelaar, Hendrik Jacobus (Civil)
Van Biljoen, Morne Mark (Mechanical Engineering) (cum Hawkins, Thomas (Industrial)
laude) Hendricks, Lee Jarod (Civil)
Van der Berg, David John (Chemical Engineering) Henri, Paul Caleb (Mechatronics)
Van der Merwe, Roelof Du Toit (Chemical Engineering) Heynes, Callen Foster (Civil)
Van der Spuy, Herline (Civil Engineering) Hoffman, Ankia (Industrial)
Van der Watt, Gerdus (Civil Engineering) (cum laude) James, George Louis (Civil)
Van der Watt, Liezl Carien (Chemical Engineering) Jansen Van Rensburg, Johannes (Civil)
Van Dongen, Caroline Loraine Erica (Electrical Engineering) Joerning, Andrew (Industrial)
Van Heerden, Ane (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude) Johnston, Henry Bruce Ian (Mechatronics)
Van Niekerk, Chris (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude) Jolly, Christian Nicholas (Mechanical)
Van Niekerk, Tyron (Mechanical Engineering) Kruger, Ivan (Mechanical)
Van Rooyen, Juanita Claudia (Engineering Management) Le Roux, Michael John (Civil)
(cum laude) Lekholoane, Rorisang Raymond (Mechatronics)
Van Schalkwyk, Ané (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude) Luyt, Jarryd (Industrial)
Van Tonder, Ruan Henry (Electronic Engineering) (cum laude) Mabitsela, Lebogang (Industrial)
Van Wageningen, Roelof Pienaar (Industrial Engineering) Mahange, Xintomane Kathleen (Electrical and Electronic)
Van Zyl, Francois Johan (Industrial Engineering) (cum laude) Malemane, Tsepile Marian (Electrical and Electronic)
Waller, Robert James (Electronic Engineering) Malherbe, Stefanus Gideon (Electrical and Electronic)
Wasserman, Alexander (Mechatronic Engineering) Mampana, Richard Leseja (Chemical)
Waters, Danial Terry (Mechanical Engineering) Maree, Maryn (Industrial)
Wekenborg, Cristine Leonie (Civil Engineering) (cum laude) McKernan, Timothy Paul (Industrial)
Wentzel, Louis Frans Jacobus (Chemical Engineering) (cum Meshilinie, Leland Chad (Chemical)
laude) Mfana, Zona (Mechanical)
Whitehead, Marisse Anchen (Civil Engineering) Mintoor, Ishaaq (Electrical and Electronic)
Wolmarans, Jacques (Electronic Engineering) (cum laude) Mogase, Thato Karabo (Civil)
Xavier, Ria Mary Ann (Electrical Engineering) (cum laude) Mohlaba, Mjekejwa Darshan (Mechanical)
Moopen, Sorvanya (Industrial)
Nagraadse Diploma in die Ingenieurswese Mouton, Arno (Civil)
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Moyo, Nokuthaba Thelma (Mechanical)
Mudau, Thama Gerald (Electrical and Electronic)
Alves, Sergio David Calaca
Nel, Danielle (Chemical)
Guse, Wian (cum laude)
Nhlaluko, Baloyi Victhel (Civil)
Hendriks, Johannes Jurgens (cum laude)
Nyamaka, Panashe Raphael (Chemical)
Herbert, David Mark
Otter, Matthew Alexander (Civil)
Mateyisi, Lemohang
Pitjo, Nkopodi Isaac (Electrical and Electronic)
Moolman, Adriaan Joubert
Potgieter, Carl Jacobus (Civil)
Ndapona, Izaias Lot
Quarmby, James Andrew (Mechatronics)
Ntimane, Lorence Mngoni
Randeree, Muhammad Ibraheem (Mechanical)
Simali, Thembiso Charlotte
Reddy, Ranen (Mechanical)
Swart, William James Rohde, Gustav Michiel (Civil)
Roux, Dirk (Industrial)
Baccalaureus in die Ingenieurswese Scheepers, Dehan Coenraad (Industrial)
Bachelor of Engineering Schwabe, Anthony Maximillian (Mechanical)
Africa, Zaid Seth Mason (Civil) Scorgie, Riaan James (Civil)
Arries, Jared Tyrell (Civil) Singh, Vrishti (Mechatronics)
Bakker, Hans-Peter (Mechanical) Slabbert, Matthew Eldon Barry (Mechatronics)
Basson, Albertus Johannes (Industrial) Strauss, Maria Rene (Industrial)
Bester, Adrian Le Seur (Mechanical) Strydom, Pieter Jacobus (Mechanical)
Bhawan, Priyan (Mechanical) Swanepoel, Michaela Gabriella (Industrial)
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Thielen, Jochanan (Mechanical)
Van As, Dante Myburgh (Civil)
Van Coller, Christiaan Lodewyk Wentzel (Industrial)
Van der Merwe, Arno (Civil)
Van der Merwe, Ruben (Mechanical)
Van Eck, Hendrik Johannes (Civil)
Van Elst, Luke Hendricus Petrus (Mechatronics)
Van Heerden, Liaan (Electrical and Electronic)
Van Staden, Lawrence John (Electrical and Electronic)
Van Wyk, Janie (Industrial)
Van Wyk, Ryno (Civil)
Vermaak, Bernard Hardy (Mechatronics)
Vermaak, Monique (Civil)
Winn, Wesley Stuart (Civil)
Winter, Erik Thomas (Civil)
Yates, Ryan Arthur (Civil)
FAKULTEIT INGENIEURSWESE
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Jan Wium
Na ’n roemryke loopbaan in die bedryf het prof Jan Wium hom After an illustrious career in industry, Prof Jan Wium joined
in 2003 by die Departement Siviele Ingenieurswese aangesluit. the Department of Civil Engineering in 2003. As incumbent of
As bekleër van die leerstoel in konstruksie-ingenieurswese en the chair in construction engineering and management, he
bestuur, bied hy jaarliks die program in konstruksiebestuur presents the annual construction management programme to
vir toekomstige leiers van die boubedryf aan, en het hy al as future leaders of the construction industry, and has graduated
studieleier vir 80 nagraadse studente opgetree en vele artikels 80 postgraduate students and published multiple articles in
in impakryke vaktydskrifte gepubliseer. Sy insig en kalmte het high-impact journals. His insight and calm demeanour made
hom ’n gewaardeerde voormalige voorsitter van die Departement him a valued former chairperson of the Department of Civil
Siviele Ingenieurswese en lid van die Sentrale Dissiplinêre Engineering and member of the Central Disciplinary Committee
Komitee van die Universiteit Stellenbosch gemaak. Hy is ’n of Stellenbosch University. He is a respected colleague who
gerespekteerde kollega met ’n beduidende en blywende impak has made a significant and lasting impact on the Faculty of
op die Fakulteit Ingenieurswese en die siviele ingenieursberoep. Engineering and the civil engineering profession.
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Fakulteit Faculty
Natuurwetenskappe Science
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Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe | Faculty of Science

BOOYSEN, Elzaan (Microbiology)
AKERELE, Omolara (Chemistry)
Profiling of the secondary metabolites produced by Xenorhabdus
Computational and experimental investigation of factors khoisanae and characterisation of two novel antilisterial
affecting the quality of multi-component crystals peptides, xenopep and rhabdin
Growing good-quality crystals is vital for crystal structure Xenorhabdus khoisanae J194, mutually associated with the
analysis and for many applications; however, there has been nematode Steinernema jeffreyense, produced non-ribosomal PAX
little research on the role that the nature of the chemical species (peptide-antimicrobial-Xenorhabdus) peptides xenocoumacins
being crystallised plays in this process. Common wisdom and xenoamicins. Two novel non-ribosomal peptides were
that ionic components produce better crystals than neutral identified and named xenopep and rhabdin. Xenopep has a
constituents was found to be untrue for a series of substituted narrow spectrum of activity and inhibited the growth of Listeria
benzoic acid and pyridine compounds that formed either salts monocytogenes and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Rhabdin is
or cocrystals. Instead, a variety of factors affected the crystal active against a broad range of pathogens. The two peptides
quality, including the formation of intermolecular interactions contain non-proteogenic amino acids, fatty acid and polyketide
with the surrounding molecules, where the parameters differed chains, rendering them resistant to proteinases. They share
for salts and co-crystals. similar amphipathic characteristics and form pores in the cell
Supervisor: Prof C Esterhuysen membrane of L. monocytogenes within minutes. These peptides
Co-supervisor: Prof DA Haynes may be developed into new-generation antibiotics. Methods to
maximise production were developed.
AZAM, James Mba (Applied Mathematics) Supervisor: Prof LMT Dicks
Modelling outbreak response intervention strategies for Co-supervisor: Prof M Rautenbach
decision making
CZACHUR, Molly Victoria (Zoology)
A systematic review of the outbreak response modelling
literature focused on vaccine-preventable diseases of humans Using environmental DNA metabarcoding to reveal fish
found that the composition of teams that conducted the work biodiversity in marine ecosystems of South Africa
(academic, non-academic or mixed) affects the nature of the Environmental DNA is ‘free’ DNA shed by organisms into their
modelling conducted. A combined operational–epidemiological surroundings, providing a snapshot of the diversity of species in
model of measles outbreak response vaccination in hard-to- an area. Utilising next-generation sequencing technology and an
reach populations showed that the use of the measles vaccine eDNA metabarcoding approach, it was possible to characterise
outside the cold chain could decrease response time and the vast majority of coastal fish species in South Africa. Fish
substantially reduce the number of cases. Strategies were communities differed between habitat types, with more fish
identified to reduce the impact of new variants on case numbers species detected in sub-tropical and tropical areas compared
and the size of the epidemic peak, taking into account the level to cool-temperate regions, reflecting known patterns of fish
of risk tolerated by decision-makers. distributions. Environmental DNA approaches have the power
Supervisor: Prof JRC Pulliam to revolutionise biodiversity monitoring, crucial to detecting
Co-supervisor: Prof M Ferrari impacts driven by climate change and anthropogenic pressures
in the dynamic South African coastal ecosystem.
BEZUIDENHOUT, Jandré Andries (Physiological Sciences) Supervisor: Prof S von der Heyden
Hypercoagulation and the structural properties of plasma Co-supervisors: Prof S Creer, Dr M Seymour
proteins in Rheumatoid Arthritis
The poorly understood mechanisms responsible for the adverse
risk of thrombosis-related complications in individuals with
rheumatoid arthritis were considered with a specific focus on
autoimmunity-related influences. Analyses of haemostatic
function, vascular inflammatory profile, fibrin clot structure,
posttranslational modification, protein secondary structure
and fibrin aggregation properties were performed to elucidate
whether any adverse alterations existed in rheumatoid arthritis
patients compared to healthy counterparts. These investigations
revealed that fibrin deposition and biomechanical properties
differ from what is typically expected within the context of
inflammatory disease, where hyperactivated coagulation is
offset by compromised clot stability and therefore presents a
serious risk for thromboembolis.
Supervisor: Prof E Pretorius
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DREYER, Rudolf Petrus Gerhardus (Polymer Science) GREEN, Kathleen Alice (Mathematics)
RAFT Polymerization as a Scaffold for the Synthesis of Computational and analytical methods for constructing a
SNAP-tag Labels multilevel model for human glucose metabolism
Precision medicine is strongly centred around the utilisation A mathematical model for glucose metabolism in humans was
of cell membrane-bound epitopes that can be selectively constructed based on a large number of clinical data sets. The
addressed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. To direct model is hierarchical in nature and the strength of this was
relevant compounds to a specific location, SNAP-tag technology illustrated by incorporating a detailed model for plasmodium-
is increasingly used for the synthesis of antibody conjugates. infected red blood cells. This made it possible to simulate
The benzylguanine moiety that is essential for SNAP-tag was glucose metabolism in malaria patients and analyse the effect
introduced in a RAFT agent that was subsequently used for the of the high metabolic activity of the pathogen on blood glucose
synthesis of benzylguanine-labelled polymers. Those polymers homeostasis. Detailed models tend to get very complicated,
were successfully conjugated with a SNAP-tag fusion protein as and a flexible model reduction method was developed to
proven by SDS-PAGE with fluorescence detection. The insights keep models manageable, while specific drug targets can be
gained will expand the utilisation of SNAP-tag technology. analysed in full detail.
Supervisor: Prof L Klumperman Supervisor: Prof JL Snoep
Co-supervisor: Dr R Pfukwa Co-supervisor: Prof C Hui
DU PLESSIS, Manisha (Physiological Sciences) HENSBERG, Joshua Craig (Chemistry)

Molecular regulation of autophagy and metastasis in breast Synthesis and characterisation of fluorous-stabilised metal
cancer: New insights into the role of Serum amyloid A nanoparticles for evaluation in fluorous biphasic catalysis
Serum amyloid A (SAA) plays an important role during the Fluorous biphasic nanosystems were designed and synthesised
initiation, progression and metastasis of various cancer types; as an approach towards a green strategy for facile separation
however, the exact molecular mechanisms remain unclear. and reuse of active metal nanoparticle catalysts. Typically,
This study reports that SAA overexpression regulates signalling such systems consist of organic and fluorous layers in which
pathway activation, inhibits autophagy and promotes cell the catalyst is selectively soluble in the fluorous phase, while
proliferation and metastasis in breast cancer cells, while the the reactants are preferentially soluble in the organic phase.
systemic knock-out of SAA1/2 is characterised by elevated The fluorous-phase biphasic strategy, which was ultimately
tumour autophagy, increased tumour cell survival and inhibition produced, combines the high efficiency and selectivity of
of metastasis. Furthermore, SAA has cell-type specific effects homogeneous catalysis with the ease of separation and
when comparing non-malignant and cancer cells. This study recyclability of heterogeneous catalysis and is therefore part
contributes significantly to a better understanding of the role of a very modern and important field of research in catalysis
of SAA in breast cancer. and separation science.
Supervisor: Prof A-M Engelbrecht Supervisor: Dr R Malgas-Enus
Co-supervisor: Prof WJM de Villiers
JACKSON, Hayley Claire (Biochemistry)
FOURIE, Carla (Physiological Sciences)
An investigation into the role of adiposity and progestins used
The role of serum amyloid A in NLRP3 inflammasome activation in menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer
in breast and colon cancer
Adiposity and progestins used in menopausal hormone therapy
Serum amyloid A (SAA), an acute-phase protein, can (MHT) are independently linked to the increased incidence
bind to receptors on several cell types within the tumour of breast cancer. An investigation of multiple progestins
microenvironment to activate the NLRP3 inflammasome, showed that progestins differentially modulated adipocyte
which stimulates the production of proinflammatory cytokines production of steroid hormones known to influence breast
and promotes tumourigenesis. Three in vivo mouse models cancer development and progression. Similarly, aggressive
were investigated. In the dextran sulphate sodium-induced cancer characteristics were exacerbated in a breast cancer
colitis model, SAA functions independently of the NLRP3 subtype-dependent manner by some, but not all, progestins
inflammasome to suppress pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion in an experimental model of obesity. Improved insight into the
by activating the mitogen-activated protein kinase, p38. multifaceted relationship between progestins, obesity and breast
However, in the colitis-associated cancer and triple negative cancer was provided, which may have important implications
breast cancer models, SAA promotes a pro-inflammatory for the choice of progestin for obese postmenopausal women
environment by upregulating the secretion of interleukin-1βß using MHT.
through NLRP3 inflammasome activation. The tumour-induced
Supervisor: Prof DJ Africander
systemic environment therefore acts as a critical regulator of
Co-supervisor: Prof C Pheiffer
cancer progression and metastasis.
Supervisor: Prof A-M Engelbrecht
Co-supervisor: Prof WJM de Villiers
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JURISCH, Christopher David (Chemistry) LAGAT, Vitalis Kimutai (Mathematics)
Studies towards the synthesis of the caulamidine core Modelling multi-species co-occurrence patterns and
processes
Caulamidines A and B are marine alkaloids isolated from
Caulibugula intermis and have an unprecedented structural The structure of ecological communities is determined by the
scaffold. These compounds have previously been shown to have interplay among a range of processes. Using species-by-site
low micromolar antiplasmodial activities against the malaria matrices, null models that are based on permutations under
parasite P. falciparum. The first attempt to develop a synthetic constraints have been widely used in the field. This study
route to these novel natural products was therefore undertaken proposes a multi-species co-occurrence index and identified
after a thorough literature search of strategies towards closely nine archetypes of species co-occurrence. A statistical model,
related compounds. Nevertheless, none of these proved namely the generalised B-spline modelling, was developed
applicable and therefore several new methods were evaluated that can use trait variations among species as a niche-based
for their applicability towards solving this synthetic challenge. force and encounter rate as a neutral force to explain the latent
The results have now laid the foundation for future work and interaction strength structure of ecological communities.
studies on this significant synthetic challenge. Supervisor: Prof C Hui
Supervisor: Prof GE Arnott Co-supervisor: Dr G Latombe
Co-supervisor: Prof WAL van Otterlo
MARTIN, Nicole (Zoology)
KAMKUEMAH, Martha Ndeyapeuomagano (Mathematics) Understanding the implications of predicted changes in
An analysis of security protocols for lightweight systems temperature and pH for the predatory whelk Trochia cingulata
As the Internet of Things comes to play a dominant part in Ocean acidification and changing temperatures are two
everyday life, privacy and security become central issues (e.g. outcomes of climate change in marine systems, but the way
who can control the activator for my garage door?). Yet the in which these changes affect marine organisms along the South
devices are of lightweight computational ability and hence African coast is poorly understood. In laboratory experiments,
the techniques developed for cryptography over the internet the predatory gastropod Trochia cinculata was affected by both
do not apply. The methods developed for specification and these environmental changes. Survival was reduced under
validation of software are based on the system’s input/output warming, while shells become more elongated under cooling
behaviour, and security has been regarded as beyond them. and weaker under acidification. However, acidification did not
This thesis studies the extent to which those methods can be narrow thermal tolerance, limit the whelk’s acclimation ability or
complemented with epistemic logic in order to reason about alter prey choice. This resilience may be imparted by exposure
such issues with particular reference to the recent standards to naturally occurring episodic acidification events with the
proposed for the Internet of Things. whelk’s distribution range.
Supervisor: Prof JW Sanders Supervisor: Prof TB Robinson-Smythe
Co-supervisor: Prof S Clusella-Trullas
KELLERMAN, Leanne (Polymer Science)
MATTHEWS, Megan Esme (Polymer Science)
A reversible hydrogel for application as male contraceptive
Solid state interactions of materials: Applications based solid
Hormonal methods for anticonception in men turn out to be
state NMR
highly complicated, which is why this study focused largely
on alternative approaches. Inspired by a high molar mass Most analytical techniques that probe structure-property
poly(styrene-co-maleic acid)-based hydrogel as a vas-occlusion relationships in materials depend on the dissolution of materials
devise, a reversibly crosslinkable hydrogel was developed. before analyses. The ability to probe morphology changes
The base materials are of relatively low molar mass and the and molecular interactions in the solid state is preferable, as
reversibility of the hydrogel is afforded by an exogenous materials are generally used in the solid state and undergo
biocompatible compound that irreversibly breaks the crosslinks changes due to external influences. The only way to probe
to yield a relatively low-viscosity polymer solution. Initial tests both morphology and molecular interactions in the solid state
showed that the two-component system gels within tens of is by solid-state NMR spectroscopy. Three industrially relevant
seconds, whereas the redissolution takes place over a few scenarios were investigated. It was shown that a variety of solid-
minutes. state NMR methodologies could advance the understanding
of molecular events in materials during manufacture and use.
Supervisor: Prof L Klumperman
Co-supervisor: Dr R Pfukwa Supervisor: Prof AJ van Reenen
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OLLEWAGEN, Tracey (Physiological Sciences) SINGH, Asmita (Earth Sciences)
Intercellular communication between macrophages, myoblasts Understanding Southern Ocean phytoplankton
and fibroblasts in the context of rheumatoid arthritis-associated ecophysiological response to iron availability
skeletal muscle wasting
Phytoplankton primary production and carbon export play
In the context of rheumatoid arthritis muscle wasting, a rodent important roles in the global carbon cycle, and therefore in CO2
model of collagen-induced arthritis was employed to correlate regulation. In the Southern Ocean, productivity is presumably
the extent of muscle wasting, fibre type and redox status in constrained by the availability of light and nutrients, especially
different muscle groups. Inflammatory dysregulation, muscle the micronutrient iron. An unexpectedly high variability in
regenerative capacity and extracellular matrix deposition photosynthetic efficiency prevails in the presumed iron-limited
and the relative abundance of major cellular contributors Southern Ocean, indicating that the expected limitations are
(macrophages, myoblasts and fibroblasts) were determined in not uniform, not even within a single season and water mass.
the muscle most affected by induced arthritis. A novel human Hence, considering the Southern Ocean as ‘iron-limited’ is a too
triple cell co-culture model incorporating exposure to patient simplistic concept over space and time. Instead, photosynthetic
serum (simulating arthritis-associated systemic dysregulation) efficiency, and ultimately atmospheric CO2 uptake, is controlled
was consequently developed. The model accurately reflects by multiple biogeochemical drivers.
the tissue profile of rheumatoid arthritis and beneficial cellular
Supervisor: Dr S Fietz
responses to potential treatment.
Co-supervisor: Dr S Thomalla
Supervisor: Prof C Smith
Co-supervisor: Prof KH Myburgh SMIT, Marica (Polymer Science)
Polymer-coated magnetic nanoparticles and polymer
RANAIVOMANANA, Valimbavaka Hosana (Mathematics)
nanoparticles for the treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Investigations on the Wigner derivative and on an integral (Mtb)
formula for the quantum 6j symbols
Anti-tuberculosis drug-loaded polymer nanoparticles and
Spherical trigonometry and quantum topology are active areas polymer-coated iron oxide nanoparticles were prepared and
of interest in mathematics. Two main results were obtained. investigated for tuberculosis treatment. Sustained drug release
Firstly, the partial derivative of edge length with respect to was achieved from the nanoparticles, which could enable less-
opposite dihedral angle (all other dihedral angles remaining frequent drug dosing after inhalation of the nanoparticles.
fixed) was computed for a spherical tetrahedron, and was Chitosandextran sulphate nanoparticles were determined to
shown to be equal to the partial derivative of dihedral angle be the optimal anti-tuberculosis drug carrier via an antimicrobial
with respect to opposite edge length (all other edge lengths study. The drug-loaded chitosan-dextran sulphate nanoparticles
remaining fixed). Secondly, the interior term in the stationary had improved antimicrobial activity compared to the free drugs.
phase approximation to a certain integral was computed, and The polymer-coated iron oxide nanoparticles were determined
shown to closely match a corresponding term in the known to be superparamagnetic and could therefore be utilised to
asymptotics of the quantum 6j symbols. direct the nanoparticles via an external magnetic field, without
retaining magnetisation.
Supervisor: Dr B Bartlett
Supervisor: Dr M Lutz
SIBANDA, Ndumiso (Polymer Science)
STEYN, Annica (Microbiology)
Sustainable functional materials from lignin: oxidative
polymerisation, monomer synthesis and polymerisation Producing organic acids from pomace wastes - a biorefinery
concept
Lignin, representing up to 30% of the lignocellulose biomass, is
an unexploited treasure, at least from a chemical point of view. Valuable chemicals produced from petroleum could be partially
Therefore, this study focused on the conversion of lignin to high- replaced by plant-based biorefineries that require suitable
value aromatic monomers by a novel oxidative depolymerisation microbial strains. Specific agricultural waste sources were mined
protocol. An analytical approach was developed that is based for yeast strains with improved malic acid degradation abilities.
on first fractionating the complex depolymerisation product Metabolic screenings revealed a Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain
according to molar mass using preparative size exclusion with higher malic acid-degrading capability, heat tolerance
chromatography. The fractions were then subjected to reversed- and biomass accumulation than previously reported for this
phase liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution species, suggesting potential value for industrial applications.
multiple-stage tandem mass spectrometry. In the later part of Furthermore, recombinant expression of selected fumarase
the study, a novel fully biobased monomer was produced to and malate transporter genes in S. cerevisiae strains allowed
synthesise functional polymers. for fumaric acid production from malic acid that is abundant in
grape and apple pomace, thereby showing promise for a fruit
Supervisor: Prof H Pasch
waste biorefinery concept.
Co-supervisor: Dr H Pfukwa
Supervisor: Prof WH van Zyl
Co-supervisor: Prof M Viljoen-Bloom
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TANUI, Hillary Kipruto (Chemistry) ZONYANE, Samkele (Botany)
Exploration of plants’ natural chelating agents for selective Metabolomic analysis of Lessertia frutescens (L.) Goldblatt &
extraction of metal ions J.C. Manning. syn. Sutherlandia frutescens (L.) R. Br populations
in South Africa
Polar crude extracts from 13 South African plants were
investigated for the selective extraction of metal ions from Metabolomic and pharmacological variation was correlated
solution. The extracts were excellent at extracting iron(III) and to the site of collection of wild plants of Lessertia frutescens, a
to a lesser extent lead(II) and copper(II). An analysis of plant popular South African medicinal plant that is known as ‘cancer
phytochemicals present in the extracts indicated that the bush’. These phytochemical differences may be associated with
flavonoid quercetin was common in all samples. Analogous genetic population structure. The selection of chemotypes for
extraction experiments were carried out using pure quercetin, the manufacture of highly effective phytomedicines needs to
morin and rutin. The most common extraction profile was the take into consideration inherent metabolomic differences that
same as that of quercetin, confirming that quercetin is a common affect bioactivity. Cytotoxicity profiles of cancer bush extracts
phytochemical in the crudes. The first crystal structure of an highlighted the importance of establishing protocols for the
iron(III)-morin complex was determined, showing its coordination. quality assurance and standardisation of botanical remedies.
The new knowledge generated further validated claims linked
Supervisor: Prof RC Luckay
to the use of L. frutescens as a traditional medicine.
Co-supervisor: Prof AA Hussein
Supervisor: Prof NP Makunga
VAN HORSTEN, Natasha René (Earth Science)
Insights into early winter Southern Indian Ocean dissolved
iron distributions and remineralisation using excess barium
(GEOTRACES GIPr07 cruise)
This study presents the first dataset of dissolved iron and the
remineralisation proxy, barium excess, in the Southern Indian
Ocean during austral winter. Observations were conducted
along the 30°E line to collect data on the distributions and
internal cycling processes controlling the biologically crucial
micronutrient iron. Remineralisation proxies, namely apparent
oxygen utilisation and barium excess, were used to quantify the
fluxes and stocks of remineralised iron in intermediate waters.
Observations revealed a lack of a distinct seasonal cycle and
that remineralisation appears to be the dominant process driving
the distribution of iron in these waters during winter.
Supervisor: Prof AN Roychoudhury
Co-supervisors: Drs G Sarthou, E Bucciarelli
VAN NIEKERK, Annick (Chemistry)

The synthesis and investigation of palladacycles as potential
anti-cancer agents
A suite of novel palladacycle complexes, which incorporated
various hydrophilic functionalities, was synthesised and fully
characterised using several analytical techniques. All the
complexes were subjected to in vitro testing as anti-cancer
agents against two breast cancer cell lines. Several of the
complexes, especially the binuclear analogues, were found
to show promising biological activity with the BTC2, exhibiting
activity that far exceeds that of the well-known anticancer
agent cis-platin. Investigations using DNA and protein-binding
studies provided some further insight into the mode of action
of the new metallodrugs.
Supervisor: Prof SF Mapolie
Co-supervisor: Dr P Chellan
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Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe | Faculty of Science
Magister in die Natuurwetenskappe Werle, Mariana (Earth Sciences) (cum laude)

Master of Science Ye, Jiajia (Chemistry) (cum laude)
Adams, Tristan (Botany) (cum laude) Yuill, Jessie Joanne Margeret (Zoology) (cum laude)
Becker, Adolf Burger (Computer Science)
Bester, Siann (Physics) (cum laude) Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Natuurwetenskappe
Bhana, Zoë Tyler (Microbiology) (cum laude) Bachelor of Science Honours
Borstlap, Cornelius Johannes (Microbiology) (cum laude) Abrahams, Ilhaam (Polymer Science)
Burger, Christiaan Neil (Computer Science) (cum laude) Adendorff, MJ (Computer Science)
Cairns, Megan Louise (Physiological Sciences) (cum laude) Berndt, David (Earth Sciences)
Crous, Willem Hendrik (Applied Mathematics) (cum laude) De Bruin, Travis (Computer Science)
Crowder, James (Chemistry) (cum laude) Jones, Cameron (Polymer Science)
Daumas, Tshenolo Thato Eustacia (Applied Mathematics) Louw, Liam (Computer Science)
De Beer, Carla (Plant Biotechnology) Malan, Lisa (Computer Science)
De Bruyn, Rochelle (Plant Biotechnology) (cum laude) Mokgwebo, Mashilo Ben (Earth Sciences)
De Nicola, Ella Hannan Maria (Genetics) Nortje, Cornelius Johannes (Applied Mathematics)
Dempers, Nadine (Physics) (cum laude) Van Renen, Hugo-Ben (Polymer Science)
Dijkerman, Alexander Koeloe (Genetics) (cum laude)
Du Toit, Arne (Physics) Baccalaureus in die Natuurwetenskappe
Dukes, Marc Daniel (Geo-informatics) Bachelor of Science
Fagg, Courtney (Zoology) (cum laude)
Fest, Helena Michaela (Earth Sciences) (cum laude) Abrahams, Jody Anthony
Fourie, Samantha-Kerry (Applied Mathematics) Adriaanse, Janique Roché
Frantz, Tagwin Claire (Biochemistry) Akinboade, Jennifer
Gcakasi, Monis Nolitha (Earth Sciences) Anastassiou, Alkiviadis
Gibbs, Richard Peter Gordon (Mathematics) (cum laude) Annandale, Bailey Josh
Gibson, Hylton (Biochemistry) Basson, Catherine Helen
Gouws, Christo (Physics) Basson, Kristen
Habeck, Manfred (Computer Science) (cum laude) Beukes, Anorine
Heathcote, Nicola (Physiological Sciences) (cum laude) Beyers, Louise
Hugo, Paul Abraham (Mathematics) (cum laude) Blight, Lauren Shirley
Jackson, Megan Jane (Botany) (cum laude) Bongo, Thulisa Siphelele
Jacobs, Desren Brando (Plant Biotechnology) Botes, Hendrika Susanna
Janse van Vuuren, Melani (Biochemistry) (cum laude) Botha, Johane
Jansen van Rensburg, Thomas William (Plant Biotechnology) Boting, Samantha Kerryn
Klinck, Johan (Physiological Sciences) Brand, Kristopher Thomas
Koech, Kiprono Elijah (Applied Mathematics) Brand, Willem Andries
Le Roux, Wilhelm Heinrich (Chemistry) (cum laude) Breeds, Shannon Bridget
Maboeei, Palisa Mbali (Genetics) (cum laude) Brent, Courtney Ann
Mahanyapane, Motlatsi Vincent (Physics) Buscop, René
Malan, Amore (Zoology) (cum laude) Buys, Abigail
Maluleke, Nhlangano Dale (Mathematical Science) Castle, Matthew Stephen
Minnie, Savannah Loren (Biochemistry) (cum laude) Clarke, Calvin
Motimele, Kanting Evidence (Mathematical Science) Cleophas, Galin
Murray, Shona Megan (Biochemistry) (cum laude) Clinton, Tiffany Adelia
Nell, Eugene Hermanus Jacobus (Chemistry) Coetzee, Wian
Neocosmos, Kibidi Alexander David (Applied Mathematics) Coleman, Sasha Leigh
Ntwali N’Konzi, Joel-Pascal (Mathematical Science) (cum Collins, Megan
laude) Cowley, Michael Lundin
Patel, Vishaal Bandishkumar (Biochemistry) Crotz, Govan Stephen
Peta, Samuel Tebogo Posie (Zoology) (cum laude) Cullinan, Amy Jennifer Westphal
Rossouw, Christoffel Jacobus (Computer Science) (cum Cupido, Shannen
laude) Cuyler, Nina
Schall, Philip Alois (Applied Mathematics) (cum laude) Darkoh, Francisca
Schuin, Janine (Microbiology) (cum laude) Day, Jason Charles
Simons, Mishkah (Biochemistry) (cum laude) De Lorme, Nicole Hannah
Skosana, Unathi (Physics) (cum laude) De Wet, Michail Leon
Smuts, Ivy Elizabeth (Microbiology) Drotschie, Anais
Strydom, Marisa (Chemistry) Du Preez, Hulmari
Tshibalanganda, Muofhe (Earth Sciences) Du Toit, Kirsten Monét
Van Breda, Isabella Karin (Earth Sciences) Du Toit, Madelaine Amore
Van Niekerk, Ryno (Polymer Science) (cum laude) Duthie, Donay Faith
Van Rooyen, Jacobus Cornelius (Chemistry) Edmunds, Rebecca Helen
Eksteen, Anke
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Essop Ahmed, Farhaan Ngwenya, Thomas
Falakahla, Avile Avuyisene Nkasa, Atha
Fawcett, Hayley Nkentsha, Zenande
Fortuin, Lauren Lesley Ntuli, Lizzy
Fumbalele, Kwanele Nyoni, Mawande Junior
Galant, Imrah O’Meara, Mika Isabella Grace
Goliath, Estevohn Caden Odhav, Kiara
Goosen, Nico Christiaan Oosthuizen, Meghan
Grobbelaar, Marquard Carl Paderes, Tylo
Grobler, Anjè-Lorè Padiachy, Tiffany Jessica
Groenewald, Sanmari Pakisi, Olwethu
Guastella, George Tyrannus Louis Parker, Rachel Megan
Hannah, Chantelle Anne Parton, Wardah
Hicks, Megan Elizabeth Pick, Dean-Kirk
Hingle, John Stephen Pickering, Catherine Ruth
Hoffman, Jané Pieterse, Mariska Lydia
Holz, Jeani (cum laude) Pillay, Verisha Kimeara
Hough, Renee Anne Pitswane, Emmanuel
Ismail, Naadir Plaatjies, Rebecca Chelsea
Jacobs, Zoë Leigh Prins, Nell
Jansen Van Vuuren, Johne Radebe, Zamahlubi Senamile
Jones, Gareth Martin Rebelo, Ashley Bronwyn
Johnson, Erin Sandy Reid, Jason Leslie
Kennard, Dominique Reid, Nikita
Khumalo, Ismail Rhoda, Fatimah
Kleynhans, Sarah Riley, Jade India
Kobokana, Viwe Rodrigues, Guilhermina
Kraukamp, Logan Romani, Anzelle
Kruger, Kian Romer, Michaela Christina
Kruger, Tjaart Rothman, Megan Jade
Krynauw, Moné Saayman, Jute Jireh
Kunene, Khwezi Iman Salasa, Ganeefah
Labuschagne, Jeannette Samina, Raquel (cum laude)
Labuschagne, Marlianca Samsodien, Tauhira
Laher, Ni-Shaat Schlechter, Lara
Lakay, Fatimah Schneider, Dominique Isabella
Leatherby, Ryan Schreuder, Nicola
Ledingham, Hannah Shears, Ashleigh
Losper, Kaylee Chantel Snyman, Cassandra Elaine
Louw, Stephanie René Southway, Stephen Odhiambo
Louw, Zuhancke Steenkamp, Riandri
Maartens, Shane Steyn, Gina-Mari
Madzivane, Hlanganyeti Storm, Maruzahne
Mahlangu, Landiwe Swanepoel, Simone
Makhafola, Jeremia Tshepho Swartz, Willem Burger
Malherbe, Stephanus Jacobus Symons, Craig Christopher Ray
Manhema, Remember Ter Haar, Chantel
Marais, Phillip Tlhako, Moshate Sebatana Ramokone
Mbala, Amanda Tredoux, Braden Thomas
Mbatha, Katlego Van den Bergh, Paige Hannah
Mc Donald, Chloe Helen Van der Merwe, Nina Deborah
McCallum, Paige Van Niekerk, Joné
Meadows, Shanae Van Rooyen, Marlene
Meyer, Werner Van Tonder, Leany
Mieny, Melinda Van Wyk, Keighley Margaret
Mkhize, Ntando Mamayi Vermeulen, Toni-Rae
Mokhoro, Moabi Gabriel Visser, Johannes Christiaan
Moswane, Mokwale Vlok, Anna Catharina Elizabeth
Mouton, Alexander Vlok, Marichen
Mouton, Marcelle Volkwyn, Teagan Claire
Moyo, Nonhlanhla Walbrugh, Shannon Casey
Mpinga, Herman Mpoyi Walters, Mieke
Mulder, Sabrina Wentley, Garth Nicholas
Mupaya, Victoria Nyasha Wessels, Francél
Myburgh, Harry Wiese, Nina
Nagessur, Sajana Wilken, Shané
Naicker, Dierdre Williams, Anil Hugo
Narain, Adam Williams, Mia
Natha, Mohammed Ameer Witbooi, Catherine Patricia
Naude, Lucca Woode-Smith, Caitlin Melissa (cum laude)
Nel, Michelle Louise Xoki, Siphosihle
Newman, Chrystal Juliette Xuba, Thandokazi
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Fakulteit Lettere en Sosiale Wetenskappe (Groep 1)
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Group 1)

MALOPE, Biotumelo James (Sociology)
GWERU, Benjamin (Sociology)
Power struggles: An exploration of the contribution of
Ageing, Gender and Class: Differences in experiences renewable energy to sustainable development, decent work
and livelihood strategies of ageing populations in Harare, and the ‘just transition’ through a case study of wind farm
Zimbabwe development outside Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape province
This study explored experiences and livelihood strategies of (2011–2020)
ageing women and men in Zimbabwe, raising questions about This innovative study on the contribution of two wind farms
what constitutes the category ageing. It engaged with the life outside the small Karoo town of Loeriesfontein to local
histories of nine people residing in Harare, marked by different sustainable development and ‘decent work’ broadens the debate
levels of affluence. The research critiques common associations on the ‘just transition’ to a low-carbon economy to include
made between ageing and passivity and engaged, instead, the marginalised communities hosting the growing number
with the participants as active agents who construct the social of renewable energy projects in the Northern Cape. To date,
worlds they inhabit. The participants showed eagerness for the voices of these communities have been largely excluded
engagement with the researcher, debunking stereotypical from the debate. The study found that the contribution of the
associations of ageing people with infantilisation. Some of them, renewable energy sector to much-needed local employment
notably those who lacked social and financial support from is limited, but that there is an as-yet unrealised potential in
family, were more susceptible to stigmatisation. the Community Development Trusts to tackle widespread
Supervisor: Prof DA Francis household poverty.
Co-supervisor: Prof RW Pattman Supervisor: Prof CJ Walker
JIMU, Tawanda (Geography and Environmental Studies) MOUSSI, Corinne Aurelie (Political Science)
Towards a conceptual framework for the analysis of governance A Feminist Assessment of African women’s experiences of
arrangements and livelihoods of small-scale fisheries in wartime sexual violence before the International Criminal
Norton, Zimbabwe Court
The small-scale fisheries (SSF) sector is an important contributor Armed conflicts have devastating consequences on women
to livelihoods in Zimbabwe. However, various governance and there have been serious calls to afford better protection
challenges have resulted in limited access for several fishing to women. Despite these calls, African women continue to
communities. This study investigated the nature of governance be essentialised and their experiences side-lined. This study
and power relations in SSF and their impact on fisher livelihoods. investigated the accounting of wartime experiences of African
The study adopted a grounded theory approach and employed women before the International Criminal Court and assessed the
qualitative methods for data collection. The results showed that gender responsiveness of the Court. The study challenged the
the SSF sector in Zimbabwe is governed through an overlapping reduction of African women’s experiences to a universal story
hierarchical centralised system, is poorly regulated and has of victimhood by providing accounts of various roles/identities
serious implications for livelihoods. This study contributes women take on in war, highlighting the intersection between
to ongoing debates on fisheries governance and calls for gender, ethnicity, soldiery status and political affiliation of African
participatory approaches in SSF in Zimbabwe. women’s wartime experiences.
Supervisor: Dr S Williams Supervisor: Prof A Gouws
Co-supervisor: Dr MA Spocter
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NTSAMA ONANA, Serge Sabine (Sociology) VAN DEN BERG, Wessel (Sociology)
Socio-economic integration in the CEMAC zone: the case of
South African men’s engagement in a feminist ethic of care:
Central African nationals in Douala, Cameroon
An extended case study
The Regional Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) includes
Women in South Africa spend eight times more time on unpaid
the violence-torn Central African Republic and its neighbour,
domestic and care work than men. Motivated by this unequal
Cameroon. Accordingly, migrants and refugees from the former
distribution of care, this extended case study explored how
have entered Cameroon and often settled in Douala, in particular.
men who live in affluent neighbourhoods in Stellenbosch,
CEMAC promises regional migrants equal treatment to those
South Africa, care for their young children. The study included
of citizens. This study investigated whether these migrants
documented social encounters, semi-structured interviews
received such equal treatment. The results showed that the
and participant observation conducted at participants’ homes
living conditions of Central Africans and Cameroonians are
or during family activities. The findings include that men’s care
similar. Complaints from Central African respondents focused
interactions can contribute to democratic citizenship and expand
on pay in workplaces and the quality of accommodation rather
fathering beyond ‘patriarchy’, which is supported by a description
than access to medical and educational institutions. No evidence
of how men’s care interactions expand social norms of fathering.
of xenophobia among the residents of Douala was found.
Supervisor: Dr K Fakier
Supervisor: Prof SB Bekker
Co-supervisor: Prof RW Pattman
Co-supervisor: Prof P Essomba (external)
ZAGGI, Hilary Yacham (Sociology)
PARKIN, Anna Christina (Political Science)
Gender, Sexuality and Schooling: An ethnography of young
Parties of Pressure: Opposition parties in the dominant-party
people in a secondary school in Kaduna State, Nigeria
systems of Botswana and South Africa
In Northern Nigeria, schools do not include gender and sexuality
In southern Africa, the emergence of dominant-party systems
in the formal curriculum. However, normative presumptions that
has posed unique challenges to democratic competition and
reinforce double sexual standards are constantly communicated
consolidation. Using a comparative case study of Botswana and
by teachers that pathologise girls as ‘pregnant in the making’ and
South Africa, this study sought to understand how opposition
through everyday institutional practices such as ‘clothes checks’
parties remained relevant and the challenges they faced
for girls during assemblies. These emerged as key findings in
in dominant-party systems. Key informant interviews were
this ethnographic study conducted with young people in a
conducted with prominent opposition parties. The study’s
secondary school in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study argues for
significance lies in the light it sheds on the democracy-
the development of forms of sexuality education that engage
supporting functions of opposition parties. It was found
with the significance young people attach to sexuality and
that opposition parties in dominant-party systems do not fit
gender in their lives and that encourage anti-sexist and anti-
conventional theories of political parties. Instead, they inhabit a
heterosexist practices.
unique, but significant, democracy-supporting space, important
for unconsolidated democracies. Supervisor: Prof DA Francis
Co-supervisor: Prof RW Pattman
Supervisor: Prof N de Jager
TAKUVA, Tinashe (History)

A Social, Environmental and Political History of Drought in
Zimbabwe, c.1911 to 1922
This study explored the socio-environmental and political
history of drought in Zimbabwe in the 20th century. It traced
changes and surprising continuities between the colonial to
postcolonial period and the shifting strategy of the state towards
its citizenry. It applied Sen’s model, the entitlement approach,
analysing the ability of a person to secure enough food within
the political milieu. The state deployed food entitlements to
either improve or exacerbate the drought survival capacity
of the peasantry. In response, the peasantry negotiated their
own survival through engaging private traders, sympathetic
elements within a fractured state and indigenous knowledge
systems to survive.
Supervisor: Prof S Swart
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Magister in die Lettere en Wysbegeerte Conradie, Liezel (Information and Knowledge Management)
Master of Arts Davids, Herschell Charles (Urban and Regional Science)
Ebrahim, Aishah Bibi (Transdisciplinary Health and
Absalom, Inge (Political Science)
Development Studies)
Andrews, Wendall Deudon (Geography and Environmental
Gaffoor, Aasima (Science and Technology Studies)
Studies A)
Garbini, Kirsten Jean (Information and Knowledge
Annandale, Maria (Clinical Psychology)
Management) (cum laude)
Barnard, Daniela (History) (cum laude)
Gutting, Robin (Urban and Regional Science)
Blake, Lee (Psychology) (cum laude)
Hölscher, Beate (Science and Technology Studies) (cum
Bloch, Leila Ruth (History)
laude)
Chalmers, Brittany Inge (History)
Lediga, Manoko Innocentia (Transdisciplinary Health and
Chauke, Lungile Tidy (Psychology)
Cupido, Josephine Patricia (Technology in Language
Lephaila, Mphonyana Dimpho (Science and Technology
Learning)
Studies)
Dart, Sarah Jean (Sociology) (cum laude)
Mabatle, Joseph Lekwe (Urban and Regional Science)
De Beer, Emile (History)
Macauley, Maruchane Christal (Science and Technology
Du Toit, Tiaan (Socio-Informatics)
Studies)
Field, Courtney (Psychology) (cum laude)
Masiu, Paseka Nicolas (Applied Ethics)
Gobodo, Bapiwe (Sociology)
Mkhize, Ntombenhle Prisca (Transdisciplinary Health and
Hartmann, Laura Anne (Psychology)
Hermanus, Ute Inge (Political Science)
Mohr, Tanya Janice (Monitoring and Evaluation Methods)
Jackson, Justine Leigh (Psychology)
Munkanda, Waltraud (Applied Ethics)
Jansen van Vuuren, Nicola (Psychology) (cum laude)
Mwamba, Chanda Prudence (Transdisciplinary Health and
Jivan, Dionne Chelese (Clinical Psychology)
Karrit, Miriam (Psychology)
Nene, Siboniso Wilson (Transdisciplinary Health and
Kelepile, Tshepo Kelebile (Clinical Psychology)
Kepkey, Brigitta Blumé (Psychology)
Ngubane, Nontobeko Precious (Transdisciplinary Health and
Köhler, Nikita Stefanie (Psychology) (cum laude)
Kruger, Hermine (Psychology)
Raal, Ludwig (Applied Ethics) (cum laude)
Lakay, Justin Randall (Clinical Psychology)
Robberts, Frans Jackop Lourens (Transdisciplinary Health and
Lestrade, Louise (Psychology)
Development Studies) (cum laude)
Louw, Emile (Philosophy) (cum laude)
Shingange, Jameson Given (Information and Knowledge
Maketekete, Tiisetso Katleho (Psychology)
Management)
Maree, Hester (Political Science)
Sigenu, Viwe Aubrey (Science and Technology Studies)
Martin, Lauren Amber (Political Science)
Waddell, Anthony Simon (Information and Knowledge
Mbatyoti, Nombasa (Psychology)
Management)
Minnaar, Natasha Daniela (Sociology)
Wyngaardt, Allison Elizabeth (Science and Technology
Minnie, Leandri (Political Science)
Studies)
Narker, Thania (Psychology)
Nel, Jacques (Psychology)
Pretorius, Ruan (Socio-Informatics) Magister in Stads- en Streeksbeplanning
Roux, Josephine Anne (Philosophy) (cum laude) Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Scott, Lesley (Psychology) Van Lille, Gerhard (Urban and Regional Planning)
Seymour, Daniëlle Afton (Geographical Information Systems) Von Solms, Wian (Urban and Regional Planning)
Slabbert, Philip (Psychology) (cum laude)
Smith, Paige Taylor (History) Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Lettere en Wysbegeerte
Solomons, Curtley Matthew (History) Bachelor of Arts Honours
Styan, James-Brent (History) (cum laude)
Thackwray, Savannah (Psychology) Abelgas, Amy Lisa (Social Anthropology)
Van der Merwe, Kanja Susan (Translation) (cum laude) Akiemdien, Chelsea Carole (Sociology)
Van Niekerk, Nicolaas Jacobus (Psychology) (cum laude) Arendse, Lucinda (Philosophy) (cum laude)
Van Schoor, Jeanne (Psychology) Bosch, Marzele (Political Science) (cum laude)
Vogel, Steyn Lodewyk (Psychology) Bossau, Haylene Eugenie (Political Science) (cum laude)
Vorster, Alexandra (Psychology) Brand, Oliver Drew (Philosophy) (cum laude)
Burger, Carl Christiaan (History) (cum laude)
Magister in die Wysbegeerte Carstens, Mitchell (Sociology)
Master of Philosophy Chikoti, Tumaini Judith (History)
Cronje, Carla Daniela (Social Anthropology) (cum laude)
Beukman, Eduard Francois (Science and Technology Studies) Croxford, Kegan Raymond (Philosophy)
(cum laude) Davids, Gita Angelica (History)
Butale, Tsogo (Monitoring and Evaluation Methods) Du Plessis, Adrienne Zendrea (Sociology)
Coetzer, Shanti-Gita (Information and Knowledge
Du Preez, Kate Janet (Social Anthropology) (cum laude)
Management) (cum laude)
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Eloff, Zahle (Philosophy) (cum laude) Baccalaureus in die Lettere en Wysbegeerte
February, Tamlyn Rachel (Philosophy) (cum laude) Bachelor of Arts
Fife, Nabeelah (Sociology) Adendorff, Rudi
Frieslaar, Allison Julia (History) Allerton, Tayo
Gould, Molly Green (Geography and Environmental Studies) Andrews, Royston George
Henkeman, Carlynn Tiffany (Political Science) Appollis, Yannicke Shirlynn
Horsley, Cherise Mary-Ann (History) Arnaud, Francois Jean Michel
James, Rafeeq (History) Aryee, Mabel Abena
Lloyd, Caitlin (Geography and Environmental Studies) Babl, Bastiénne Stefanie Margarethe
Majuru, Gamuchirai Shelter (Geography and Environmental Bakker, Mignon
Studies) Bam, Siwaphiwe Vincentia
McGhee, Sasha Jill (History) (cum laude) Bath, Megan
Mdunyelwa, Charisma Nozuko (Social Anthropology) Bolnick, Gabriel
Meyers, Terri-Leigh (Sociology) Bondes, Joseph
Nel, Evert Andre (Philosophy) (cum laude) Botha, Jessica
Newman, Tarryn (Psychology) Botma, Clara Isabelle
Pearson, Kelly (Philosophy) (cum laude) Bourne, Jason Tyler
Pienaar, Heide-Marie (Sociology) Brynard, Monique
Ruiters, Keziah Ann (Geography and Environmental Studies) Burger, Tiani Christal
Sedeman, Fabio Yves (Sociology) Cele, Tamia
Sedick, Rayhaana (Sociology) Cilliers, Liesl
Smith, Leon (Philosophy) Cilliers, Rebecca Catherine (cum laude)
Thomo, Lethuxolo Ndalenhle (Political Science) Cloete, Nina Leigh
Van Schalkwyk, Maryke (Psychology) Coetzee, Anria
Coleridge, Zadanian Daylin
Nagraadse Diploma in Ramprisikostudie en -ontwikkeling Crafford, Ruben
Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Studies and Dalbock, Luke Hilton
Damster, Taylor
Development
Darries, Lian Alridge
Dlamini, Nokuphiwa Tisitile De Beer, Alexandra Jade
George, Dalene De Klerk, Angelique
Makhaye, Welcome Nhlanhla De Villiers, Cole Warren Lee-Rick
De Villiers, Jana
Nagraadse Diploma in Kennis- en Inligtingstelselbestuur De Wet, Hannah
Postgraduate Diploma in Knowledge and Information Dell, Mi-Anne
Systems Management Diedericks, Eva
Dimapo, Basetsana Kamogelo Tumediso
Manaso, Katishi Evans
Dowinton, Jesse Jordan
Duncan, Cameron Craig
Nagraadse Diploma in Monitering en Evaluering Ebrahim, Rameez
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation Ehret, Morgan Leigh
Baron, Justine Carla Ekkerd, Zahn
Bekwa, Thukela Grace Ferreira, Isabella
Claassens, Mareli Misha Filander, Salmonique Dina
Dodo, Sesethu Firth, Jack
Hugow, Isabella Frans, Matthew Nathan
Jones, Lindsey Gaffoor, Farheen
Kaisi, Chipo Catherine Geertsema, Francois Eduard
Kgaphola, Hlali Kemedi (cum laude) Grand, Savannah
Mangale, Ndivhuho Grimsel, Sadiyah
Maridza, Christabell Grobbelaar, Githe
Masiane, Mosoeu Victor Hablutzel, James
Mbatha, Muziwakhe Shadrack Harcombe, Kyran Georgia
Mbongo, Laina Tulipomwene Hearne, Joshua David
Monethi, Libeo Sixtus Heenop, Stephani
Mpala, Ceridwen Sandy Hennessy, Campbell Richard
Nashandi, Margaret Ndapandula Henning, Lizane
Ndoko, Linda Hoffman, Sven Tomas
Ngqase, Sinazo Abulele Hughes, Alexandra Melissa
Nkaota, Fumane Getrude Husselmann, Xillian
Nompekela, Zikhona Ismail, Zakiyya
Parker, Yumna Jabaar, Maajiedha
Pule, Khumo Fortunate Jankovich-Besan, Alex
Tesele, Patricia Jansen, Inge
Tshabalala, Simphiwe Januarie, Cornelia Abigail
Zimri, Irma Selina Jarvis, Erin
Johnson, Kiara Anne
Jordaan, Aneeka
Kawa, Khanyisa
Khan, Shirihan
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King, Ashley Elizabeth Smith, Amber
Kinnear, David Lee Smith, Jani
Knapp, Joshua-Connor Smith, Shakeena
Knee, Olivia Magdalena Snyman, Katelynn (cum laude)
Koenig, Kyle Thomas Snyman, Tian
Kruger, Chloé Caitlin Solomon, Justin Lyle
Kurten, Tayla Stodel, Shannon
Landman, Vehan Schoultz Strydom, Lara
Langry, Firdaws Swart, Sean
Le Grange, Charne Joy (cum laude) Swarts, Erin
Loki, Asivile Teixeira, Tayla-Jade
Lotz, Jan-Willem Terblanche, Rohniel Gustav
Loubser, Deirdre Van den Berg, Michelle
Lumsden, Sarah Van der Rede, Isabella Maria
Maczali, Kaira Claray Van der Walt, Marcus Coert
Malan, Jonathan Johann Van Kerwel, Chenell
Malinzi, Timothy Kawalya Van Rooyen, Rieke Sophy
Mametja, Kgoao Kefihlile Van Schalkwyk-Ahmed, Mishka Asheeqa
Mandaha, Rilinde Reginah Van Zijl, Berno
Marais, Charl Marius Walker, Rebecca Elizabeth
Marsberg, Erin Ruth Walters, Lauren Alicia
Mbuli, Simphiwe Mmeli Prince Walton, Kayla Siobhan
McLeod, Amber Courtney Weeden, Walter Thomas
Mentor, Liam Welgemoed, Zetta
Meyer, Rush Julian White, Jodie Rochelle
Miller, Amy Jade Whitton, Samuel Gerard
Mkhwanazi, Awande Nothando Williams, Amina
Morenammele, Rorisang Kananelo Williams, Celeste
Mostert, Cecelia Williams, Fadeelah
Mostert, Christa Annette Wilson, Amy Rose
Mota, Nthatisi (cum laude) Wolfswinkel, Merize
Mothupi, Puseletso Elaine Zinn, Chloé Catherine
Mouton, Kia
Mtolo, Nqobile Karabo
Müller, Samantha Anne
Mzazi, Abenathi
Naicker, Bavani
Naran, Neeleshwari
Ngumbela, Unathi
Ntsaluba, Andisiwe
Oellermann, Tracey
Olifant, Siyethemba Nonjabulo
Paulse, Muneeb
Pellissier, Isabella
Pepar, Austin
Pienaar, Aneldi
Pieterse, Jurgens Johannes
Pillay, Jerisca
Potter, Jack Michael
Pretorius, Jan-Hendrik
Quinlan, Caitlin
Raath, Dewald
Rabie, Sophia Maureen (cum laude)
Reddy, Kreanne
Riches, Maxine Caitlin
Roos, Rochelle
Rossouw, Cheslin Adrian
Roux, Nina
Roux, Rhoné
Rowles, Kate Ann
Ruimbe, Rumbidzai
Rylands, Iman
Sass, Athelle Zhané
Schoeman, Genée
Schwartz, Mieke
Sears, Luca Rain
September, Steve Colin
Sesanti, Masimange
Shapiro, Daniel
Sinuka, Sibulele Lebo
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FAKULTEIT LETTERE EN SOSIALE WETENSKAPPE

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Die graad Doktor in die Filosofie (DPhil), honoris causa, aan
The degree Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil), honoris causa, to
Diana Ferrus
vir die gebruik van haar skryfwerk en poësie om op te voed en for using her writing and poetry to educate and empower,
te bemagtig, haar toewyding aan die ontwikkeling van ’n nuwe displaying commitment to the development of a new generation
geslag skrywers, en die benutting van haar kuns om ook aan of writers, and utilising her art to offer a tool of expression to
ander ’n uitlaatklep te bied. others as well.
Diana Ferrus is ’n gevierde Suid-Afrikaanse skrywer, digter en Diana Ferrus is a renowned South African writer, poet and
aktivis wie se werk allerweë vir die politieke impak daarvan activist whose work is widely recognised for its political impact.
erken word. Sy het op Worcester in die Wes-Kaap grootgeword Growing up in Worcester in the Western Cape, she started
en op 14-jarige ouderdom reeds oor haar persoonlike ervarings writing about her personal experiences at the age of 14. Since
begin skryf. Sedertdien het haar werk oor rasse-, identiteits-, then, her work tackling questions of race, identity, gender, class
gender-, klas- en versoeningskwessies vele toekennings and reconciliation has garnered many awards.
ingepalm.
Among others, Ferrus earned acclaim for the poem “I’ve come to
Ferrus het onder andere lof ingeoes vir die gedig “I’ve come take you home” written for Sarah Baartman, a Khoikhoi woman
to take you home” wat sy geskryf het vir Sara Baartman, ’n who was exhibited as a freak show attraction in 19th-century
Khoi-Khoi-vrou wat in 19de-eeuse Europa as ’n attraksie in Europe. The poem is part victory song, part condemnation of
fratsvertonings gebruik is. Die gedig is deels ’n oorwinningslied, the abuse that Baartman suffered. It was read out loud at the
en deels ’n veroordeling van die mishandeling wat Baartman French Senate during its discussion regarding the repatriation
moes verduur. Dit is voorgelees in die Franse Senaat toe lede of Baartman’s remains, and is widely believed to have inspired
die repatriasie van Baartman se oorskot bespreek het. Die the subsequent unanimous vote for Baartman’s remains to be
gevolglike eenstemmige besluit om Baartman se oorskot returned to South Africa. Ferrus travelled to France and recited
aan Suid-Afrika terug te besorg word grootliks aan dié the poem at the formal handover of Baartman’s remains, which
gedig toegeskryf. Ferrus het na Frankryk gereis en die gedig she then accompanied back home.
voorgedra by die formele oorhandiging van Baartman se
oorskot, wat sy daarna terug huis toe vergesel het. A strong advocate of creative writing as a vehicle for personal
and social interrogation, she also presents creative writing
Boonop is sy ’n sterk kampvegter vir kreatiewe skryfwerk as ’n workshops for learners and adults, encouraging them to write
werktuig vir self- en sosiale ondersoek, en bied sy kreatiewe about their stories. Her work has been published in various
skryfsessies vir leerders en volwassenes aan om hulle aan te collections, and some of her texts have been prescribed for
spoor om oor hulle verhale te skryf. Haar werk het al in verskeie high-school learners.
bundels verskyn en van haar tekste is vir hoërskoolleerders
voorgeskryf.
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ABIYO, Rehema Bona (General Linguistics) INYANG, Idaresit (Drama and Theatre Studies)
Literacy practices in and out of school in multilingual Kenya: Applying indigenous knowledge resources in children’s
An ethnographic study play-crafting in Southern Nigeria: Practice-led research
This study investigated through an ethnographic approach using Ibibio folk narratives
the literacy practices of a community in Tana River County, This study investigated play-crafting as a form of educational
Kenya. Data were collected through observations, interviews drama to renew the interest of Ibibio children in their indigenous
and through the creation of stories. The findings suggest that knowledge resources. An educational project was carried out
although English is the language of schooling, community with 50 Ibibio children, aged 9 to 12 years, from selected primary
practices value local languages and knowledge(s). The schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The practice-led fieldwork
disconnect between school and community is argued to be followed the combined approach by incorporating storytelling,
responsible for a lack of parental involvement in the formal improvisation and role-playing as creative tools in play-crafting.
education of their children. The study proposes that the ‘acts Through various levels of investigation, a field experiment and
of linguistic citizenship’ found outside the school setting can be extensive analysis, the study established that the application
used in the school to connect literacy to local practices. of indigenous resources can transform the learning experience
Supervisor: Dr MCA Oostendorp for children, with benefits to child and society.
Supervisor: Dr MH Pretorius
BICHWA, Saul Simon (African Languages) Co-supervisor: Prof MS Kruger
The Determiner Phrase syntax of igiHa: A generative syntax-
interfaces approach ISMAILA, Margaret (Drama and Theatre Studies)
The study examined evidence, assuming the framework of Indigenous performance and Modernity: Investigating the
generative linguistics, that igiHa, an African language spoken in vitality of play and work songs of the Dagaaba community
Tanzania that lacks overt articles (such as ‘the’ and ‘a’ in English), of North Western Ghana as verbal art performance
projects a determiner phrase above the noun phrase in the The study investigated how modernity has influenced the
syntactic representation of nominal phrases. The study presents vitality of play and work songs of the Dagaaba in Northwestern
arguments in support of the view that the pre-prefix in igiHa Ghana and how alternative platforms could be used to revitalise
is a functional category, namely determiner, specified for the performances to ensure continuity of indigenous performances.
semantic features of specificity and contrastive focus. This view Using an ethnographic approach, the study found that daily
is evidenced in the igiHa nominal phrase where the pre-prefix activities of the Dagaaba (farming, domestic chores, recreation,
occurs in the inflectional morphology of some nominal modifiers. environmental rituals, ancestor veneration and rites of passage)
Supervisor: Prof MW Visser provide some platforms for indigenous art forms. However,
formal education, Christianity, technology, industrialisation
CHIRWA KAJOMBO, Marion Ndawaka (General Linguistics) and urbanisation weaken the vitality of performances. Meeting
places of identifiable groups and competitions for indigenous
Communicating taboo topics in gynaecological
performances were identified as alternative platforms.
consultations in Malawi: A Sociolinguistic study on effective
strategies used in a conservative cultur Supervisor: Dr MH Pretorius
In Malawian culture, discussing sex, sexuality, reproduction
KHOSA, Priscalia (Social Work)
and pregnancy is taboo, especially outside of close personal
relationships and/or in gender-discordant contexts. When these Implementation of the Supervision Framework for the
topics are discussed, indirectness is culturally required. This social work profession in South Africa by a designated child
taboo also applies during gynaecological consultations, when protection organisation
clarity of communication is needed for accurate diagnosis and The Supervision Framework for the social work profession
effective treatment. This first study of its kind, which made seeks to conceptualise, contextualise and provide norms
use of innovative data collection techniques, investigated the and standards that guide the execution of supervision in
strategies male gynaecologists and their patients use when the country. However, since its inception in 2012, no study
discussing matters pertaining to sexual and reproductive has been conducted on the outcomes of the Supervision
health. Teaching medical students to employ the sociolinguistic Framework. This study generated ground-breaking empirical
strategies uncovered by this study can improve gynaecological findings that synthesised both international and local research,
training in Malawi. a constructionist theoretical approach as well as policy
Supervisor: Dr LD Mongie and legislation on the implementation of the Supervision
Co-supervisor: Prof F Southwood Framework in a specific child protection organisation. Key
recommendations suggest the intensification of clinical
support of frontline social workers, instead of mere neoliberal-
inspired managerial supervision.
Supervisor: Prof LK Engelbrecht
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KWANYA, Joseph Michael Amolo (English Studies) OGELO, Kelvin Awino (General Linguistics)
Myth and Counterfactuality in Diasporic African Women’s Novels Investigating evidence of linguistic relativity in Dholuo
This study explored how novels by diasporic African women This study investigated the relationship between language
authors rework the idea of myth in order to challenge dominant and thought in a previously unexplored language, Dholuo.
masculinist and essentialist narratives. These authors draw The perceptual domains of space and motion were chosen as
on traditional myths, challenge the mythologising function of subjects of study. A series of verbal and non-verbal experiments
nationalist histories or generate new forms of myths for the future. was implemented to elicit data on conceptualisation
Drawing on counterfactual theory, the study demonstrates how processes during and outside of speech production. Because
the authors take facts, historical figures, known histories and multilingualism is commonplace among Dholuo speakers, the
myths to create versions of events that make overt the central study also investigated whether proficiency with other languages
role of women. The analysis shows that while narratives such (English and Swahili) modulated their conceptualisation patterns.
as myth and history seem fixed and controlling, counterfactuals The results showed mixed support for an influence of linguistic
are valuable tools for unsettling their dominance. categories on non-verbal cognition and limited effects of second
language knowledge on native language conceptualisation.
Supervisor: Prof LA Green
Co-supervisor: Dr N Sanger Supervisor: Prof ENE Bylund Spangenberg
MARTIN, Amy (Ancient Cultures) SASS, Jaydey (Afrikaans en Nederlands)

Poetes on the Periphery? Revisiting the question of a Die ontwerp van ŉ model vir ŉ toepassing vir Afrikaanse
female poetic tradition in Hellenistic poetry uitspraak in ŉ taakgebaseerde leer- en onderrigprogram
The design of a model for an application for Afrikaans
The study revisited the notion of a female poetic tradition in
pronunciation in a task-based learning and teaching program.
ancient Greek literature. Arguing from a gynocritic paradigm,
it traced various forms of allusion in the poetry of female Hierdie studie bied ŉ raamwerk vir ŉ model waarvolgens ŉ
epigrammatists (Erinna, Moero, Anyte and Nossis) from the toepassing ontwerp kan word om studente wat Afrikaans
Hellenistic age. The study argues for the importance of the aanleer met Afrikaanse uitspraak te help. Die uiteindelike doel
early modes of transmission (epigram books and anthologies) van dié toepassing is om as bykomende hulpmiddel buite
in establishing trajectories of allusion, both by these authors die klaskamer gebruik te word om studente te help om hul
and to them. It concluded that gender did not dictate the Afrikaanse uitspraak te verbeter. Die navorsing wat vir die studie
literary ambitions of these poets, but that they competed in onderneem is, is die eerste sistematiese navorsingswerk in
and influenced the public poetic tradition with their innovation Afrikaans wat die belangrike navorsingsterreine van Afrikaanse
and poetic acumen. uitspraak, mobielgesteunde taalonderrig, voorsienbaarhede en
spelifiëring koppel. Die bydrae van die studie sluit onder meer
Supervisor: Prof PR Bosman
in ’n gebruikersgerigte uitspraaktoepassingsmodel wat deur
alle belangstellendes gebruik kan word.
MISBACH, Abdul Waghied (English Studies)
Promotor: Dr EM Adendorff
Postcolonial minoritarian characters: Transformative
strategies for re-mediating raced marginalisation in South
SEBIDIE, Godfrey (Social Work)
African English fiction
The challenges experienced by unemployed youth graduates
This creative-critical study engaged an experimental,
in Botswana: An ecological systems perspective
postcolonial, social justice framework to explore transformative
literary strategies for re-mediating raced and related Youth unemployment, especially graduate unemployment,
marginalisation in examples of fiction in English. The study has become a national concern in Botswana. The study aimed
demonstrates how deep-rooted prejudices have sedimented at gaining an understanding of the challenges experienced
among even seemingly progressive novelists, scholars by unemployed youth graduates from an ecological systems
and publishers. The re-imagining of influential novels such perspective. The study was qualitative in nature with explorative
as Disgrace and The Lacuna from the perspective of minor and descriptive elements. Data were collected from unemployed
characters disrupts received historical truths and reworks youth graduates and programme officers in the Botswana
divisive cultural narratives. In adopting a minoritarian theoretical government. The findings revealed that unemployed youth
approach to fiction writing, the study used counterfactual, graduates were experiencing challenges on all levels of the
satirical and fabulist devices to overcome the distance between ecological perspective, accompanied by a shortage of social
minority and dominant ideologies and to counter naturalised work services. Recommendations are that existing government
Orientalist and Islamophobic tendencies. policy and initiatives be evaluated to improve and support the
social work response.
Supervisor: Prof SA Murray
Supervisor: Prof M Strydom
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SPEMBA, Spemba Elias (English Studies)
Representation of Albinism and persons with Albinism in
narratives from East and Southern Africa
This multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural study examined
representations of albinism and characters or subjects with
albinism in a selection of literary and cultural texts. Entirely
African-focused, it is the first deliberation to bring together
contemporary fiction (for children and adults), auto/biographical
and short documentary narratives set in, and from, East and
southern Africa to explore how issues of agency are represented.
The study argues that cultural texts are a crucial site where
public and private agency of subjects and characters with
albinism is (re)configured, various perceptions describing
persons with albinism and their condition are (de)constructed
and (re)conceptualised, and decisive ethical questions are raised.
Supervisor: Dr M Slabbert
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Magister in die Lettere en Wysbegeerte Middleton, Jessica (cum laude)

Master of Arts Naik, Ruhini (cum laude)
Adams, Doené (General Linguistics) Pashaliev, Elinza Dorothea (cum laude)
Baard, Helena (Drama and Theatre Studies) (cum laude) Vermeulen, Pierre Carl (cum laude)
Biscombe, Cleo Sabrina (English Studies) (cum laude)
Botma, Riette (Afrikaans and Dutch) (cum laude) Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Lettere en Wysbegeerte
Britz, Carmi (Afrikaans and Dutch) (cum laude) Bachelor of Arts Honours
Butler, Emer (General Linguistics) (cum laude) Adams, Maryam (Journalism)
Dinabantu, Keith Sindile (Journalism) Arries, Anneline Shannon (Translation)
Du Plooy, Jacobus Andrias (French) (cum laude) Augustyn, Ellen (Visual Studies)
Götze, Ancheri (Afrikaans and Dutch) (cum laude) Baartman, Kesia Jo-Melia Delita (German)
Human, Emrie (Afrikaans and Dutch) (cum laude) Basson, Eleonore (Afrikaans and Dutch) (cum laude)
Kershaw, André James Daniel (English Studies) (cum laude) Beeslaar, Llandi (Drama and Theatre Studies) (cum laude)
MacDonald, Bronwen Elizabeth (Ancient Cultures) (cum Beukes, Charissa (Chinese) (cum laude)
laude) Blomerus, Elrike Andrea (Translation)
Mkondweni, Siphiwo (African Languages) (cum laude) Bolarinwa, Sibulela Omotola (Journalism)
Ngulu, Albertina Ndinelago Tuhumbata (African Languages) Brand, Johan Alexander (Journalism)
(cum laude) Breytenbach, Jan Andries (Visual Studies)
Njeyiyana, Susan (General Linguistics) Bucholz, Kirsten Lee (Journalism)
Ntombela, Thandekile Gladness Roseline (African Coetzee, Akira (Ancient Cultures) (cum laude)
Languages) Croucamp, Lazelle Sara (English Studies)
Nxumalo, Thandiwe Fikile (African Languages) De Wet, Elmerie (Ancient Cultures)
Pather, Benedict Joseph (Journalism) Du Plessis, Inge (Journalism)
Pitt, Rebecca (General Linguistics) Du Plessis, Zahra (German)
Tshabalala, Tshepo Hendrick (Journalism) Geldenhuys, Ellen Judit (Visual Studies)
Van den Brink, Jessica Hendrika (Ancient Cultures) Guerandi, Giuseppe Ronaldo (Journalism)
Van Eeden, Marguerite (Drama and Theatre Studies) Hemmonsbey, Keanan (Journalism)
Heron, James Cameron (Journalism)
Magister in die Wysbegeerte Ismail, Shakeelah (Visual Studies) (cum laude)
Master of Philosophy Jacobs, Keisha Tamia (Visual Studies) (cum laude)
Zoio, Katya Izabella (Film Music) Janse van Rensburg, Nicolle (Chinese)
Jantjies, Candice Francisca (Journalism)
Magister in Maatskaplike Werk Joyce, Martha Margaretha (Translation)
Kerbelker, Tanweer (English Studies)
Master of Social Work
Khafif, Zainab (General Linguistics) (cum laude)
Slazus, Almarie (Social Work) (cum laude) Kleinhans, Kyla-Ann (Translation)
Wolfaardt, Katelyn Anne (Social Work) (cum laude) Koegelenberg, Ané (Drama and Theatre Studies)
Krige, Wessel (Journalism)
Magister in die Musiek Lange, Emily Rebecca (German) (cum laude)
Master of Music Le Roux, Adele (Translation)
Le Roux, Anje-Mari (Translation)
Kannemeyer, Christina Maria (cum laude)
Leonard, Heléne (Journalism)
Levenderis, Frances Nikita Donata (cum laude)
Maledo, Caitlin Matshidiso Alexandra (Journalism)
Oosthuizen, John Ernst
Manyane, Kgothatso (African Languages) (cum laude)
Reynolds, Brent (cum laude)
Matroos, Allison Micaela (Afrikaans and Dutch)
Tremble, Caron Lisa
Matthee, Anri (Journalism) (cum laude)
Williams, Craig Walter
Matthews, Denyse Evelyn (Translation)
Mc Dermott, Sinead (English Studies)
Magister in die Lettere en Wysbegeerte in Visuele Kunste Metelerkamp, Tamsin (Journalism) (cum laude)
Master of Arts in Visual Arts Muller, Megan Kim (Journalism)
Bester, Lourens Petrus (cum laude) Nogqala-Sonjani, Nosisana Portia (African Languages)
Botha, Nicla Rensburg, Kyra-Kay (Journalism)
Deaney, Rushda Rossouw, Daniëlle (Translation)
Dennis, Terri (cum laude) Scheepers, Jana (Journalism)
Erasmus, Reino Schoeman, Kimberley Jade (Journalism)
Gagne, Abbey Schultz, Ruan (Ancient Cultures) (cum laude)
Jordaan, Ronel Seymour, Alistair James Seymour (Journalism)
Koopstad, Karla Abigail Snyman, Elana-Marie (Drama and Theatre Studies) (cum
Lagendyk, Mieke Lagendyk (cum laude) laude)
Landsberg, Lara Daryl Spingies, Nicola (Journalism)
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Stewart, Marianne Francis (Journalism) Rautenbach, Karin
Swart, Mareli (Translation) (cum laude) Richard, Annica Ann
Van den Berg, Nicole Linda (English Studies) Rohde, Alexandra Olivia
Van der Berg, Willow-Ruby (French) (cum laude) Roos, Cindy
Van der Walt, Khenje Demee (Chinese) Samodien, Tawfeeq
Van Heerden, Tegan Jerrynne (Chinese) Shongwe, Uphakeme Zamantimande
Van Rensburg, Ella (Translation) (cum laude) Souter, Rachel Beatrice
Van Rooyen, René Isabel (French) Stevenson, Caden
Van Wyk, Hercules Jacobus (Ancient Cultures) Strumpher, Simone
Van Zyl, Kristina (Visual Studies) (cum laude) Uys, Jean-Marie
Van Zyl, Lara (Journalism) Vermeulen, Talitha
Visagie, Carla Wena (Journalism) Von Molendorff, Hillet
Walls, Erin Caitlin (Journalism) Williams, Monique Emma
Wepener, Ilse (Ancient Cultures)
Wilken, Anneki (Ancient Cultures) (cum laude) Baccalaureus in Maatskaplike Werk
Wilschutt, Nazley (Translation) Bachelor of Social Work
Arnolds, Devone Shami
Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Musiek
Cupido, Simthon Reid
Bachelor of Music Honours
Hess, Abigail
Bothma, Tiaan Anton Madire, Dannyboy Matape
Carr, Byron Mahlikihla, Ellen Nomasiyepi
Garcia Garcia, Claudia Mourrats, Faeeka
Havenga, Lara (cum laude) Namane, Tebogo
Jacobs, Michaela Margaret (cum laude) Ncanywa, Amanda
Meaker, Teneale Ndlovu, Sindisiwe Precious
Sparg, Joy Joanna (cum laude) Ngoma, Nvelo
Van der Walt, Alida (cum laude) Paulse, Sarahnade Melissa
Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Lettere en Wysbegeerte in Baccalaureus in die Musiek

Visuele Kunste Illustrasie Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Arts Illustration
Davids, Galen Amy
Abrahams, Mishkah Hanaa Dowlath, Milan
Antoniades, Lara Josephine Read, Jake
Blaauw, Christiaan Nel
Du Toit, Ilkhe (cum laude) Baccalaureus in die Lettere en Wysbegeerte in Visuele
Gunther, Gertruida (cum laude) Kunste
Johnson, Henri Wills (cum laude) Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
Loubser, Mieke Elizabeth (cum laude)
Meyer, Bryan Jeandre Engelbrecht, Vincent (Fine Arts)
Ngwenya, Buhlebenkosi Njabulo
Roux, Jan-Daniel Diploma in Praktiese Musiek
Van Tonder, Lara (cum laude) Diploma in Practical Music
Mosarwe, Tshepo
Nagraadse Diploma in Musiektegnologie
Postgraduate Diploma in Music Technology Hoër Sertifikaat in Musiek
Kostanjevec, Mitja Higher Certificate in Music
Rorich, Ancke Frieda Dennis, Jamie-Lee Rose
Baccalaureus in die Lettere en Wysbegeerte

Bachelor of Arts
Adendorff, Finn Hendriks
Benjamin, Kelly-Ann Grace
Daly, Emma Ann
De Bod, Corleze
Dippenaar, Johannes Alwyn
Durr, Jocasta Diana Ramsden
Freed, Hannah Marthina
Harmse, Ilse
Katzke, Lane (cum laude)
Kennedy, Hannah
Kleynhans, Margitte Mia
Kulsen, Kirshni Oriel
Lawrence, Micaleb Albanishe
Livesey, Kayla
Mandibatsira, Tinotenda Delphine
Nisbet, Andoline Daniella Cecilia
Pienaar, Joanrae Tecla
Pinto, Emelaine Charlize
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Fakulteit Faculty
Ekonomiese en Economic and Management
Bestuurswetenskappe (Groep 1) Sciences (Group 1)
7 April 2022 - 09:00 7 April 2022 - 09:00
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Program
Programme
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Fakulteit Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe (Groep 1)
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (Group 1)

MBONDA TIEKWE, Aude Inès (Statistics)
MARSBURG, Angela (Industrial Psychology)
A quantitative analysis of investor overreaction and underreaction
Development and evaluation of a longitudinal dynamic in the South African equity market: A mathematical statistical
needs-action model of employee well-being: a psychological approach
perspective
This study explores the use of two mathematical statistical
Employee psychological well-being is fundamental to models – the fuzzy C-means model and a Bayesian model – to
many important organisational outcomes. Drawing on self- investigate whether South African investors tend to overreact
determination and psychological ownership theory, inspired and/or underreact over time. The 100 JSE-listed shares with
by the recent eudaimonic activity model, this study develops the largest market capitalisations for every year over the
a dynamic needs-action model of employee well-being 2006–2016 period are considered. While both overreaction
from a psychological perspective. The model depicts well- and underreaction are detected across the three main
being as a dynamic process underpinned by the connections financial sectors, the sectors exhibit unique, erratic patterns,
between interrelated variables that change over time (basic which suggest that the behavioural phenomena are largely
needs, motivation to engage in well-being activities, activity unpredictable. The two techniques are tested for robustness and
engagement, positive psychological outcomes, and subjective thoroughly documented, with the data transformations needed
well-being). Longitudinal cross-lagged panel modelling shows to perform the analyses also stipulated for future studies.
that both need salience and need satisfaction, motivated
Supervisor: Prof WJ Conradie
behaviour as well as active participation from the individual
Co-supervisor: Dr R Lötter
are vital to the experience of well-being over time.
Supervisor: Prof G Görgens
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Magister in die Handelswetenskappe Engelbrecht, Louren Sharn (Logistics Management)

Master of Commerce Fitzhenry, Kirsty Leigh (Financial Risk Management)
Booysen, Nicole (Industrial Psychology) Halgryn, Rita Helena (Logistics Management) (cum laude)
Botes, Janice (Business Management) (cum laude) Harker, Terri Katelin (Financial Risk Management)
Botha, Jana-Mari (Industrial Psychology) High, James Luke (Logistics Management)
Brown, Mario Jonathan (Transport Economics) (cum laude) Holtzhausen, Yolande Ailsa (Industrial Psychology)
Coetzer, Brandon Alexander (Transport Economics) (cum Huskisson, Simone (Logistics Management)
laude) Lederer, Alessia Renate (Financial Risk Management)
Di Santolo, Claudia (Statistics) Maphatsoe, Phuthehang (Financial Risk Management)
Fick, Elizabeth Adri (Taxation) Meyer, Anton Michael (Financial Risk Management)
Filter, Markus (Business Management) Mkhize, Nobuhle (Industrial Psychology)
Groom, Rebecca Lynn (Logistics Management) (cum laude) Moche, Gomolemo Thamsanqa (Financial Risk Management)
Hearn, Caitlin (Industrial Psychology) Ngwenya, Thembeka Precious (Transport Economics)
Janse van Rensburg, Sarah Margaret (Industrial Psychology) Pienaar, Anel (Logistics Management)
(cum laude) Pinto, Lara Amalia (Logistics Management)
Kotze, Ulrich (Statistics) Reade-Jahn, James Max (Transport Economics)
Kriel, Rudi Deon (Transport Economics) Rhoda, Aishah (Industrial Psychology)
Laubscher, Karla (Mathematical Statistics) Roseveare, Philippa Lynne (Logistics Management) (cum
Neethling, Chelna (Logistics Management) (cum laude) laude)
Nixon, Paul Prinn (Business Management) (cum laude) Sesink Clee, Daniel Luc (Logistics Management)
Reid, Cailin (Industrial Psychology) (cum laude) Strauss, Suzan (Industrial Psychology)
Sebitlo, Kgomotso Julian (Financial Risk Management) Strydom, Krynauw (Financial Risk Management)
Sparks, Kim (Human Resources Management) Tallie, Charissa (Financial Risk Management)
Stander, Anwen (Industrial Psychology) Venter, Tiaan (Business Management)
Steenkamp, Cara Yvette (Financial Risk Management) Waite, Tasmin Stephanie (Logistics Management)
Stemmet, Rushka (Industrial Psychology)
Stofberg, Suzanne (Logistics Management) Nagraadse Diploma in Strategiese
Swanepoel, Kayla (Industrial Psychology) Menslikehulpbronbestuur
Theron, Liza (Industrial Psychology) (cum laude) Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Human Resource
Wessels, Annelie (Quantitative Management) Management
Sibalatani, Lingani Martha
Magister in die Wysbegeerte
Master of Philosophy Nagraadse Diploma in Vervoer en Logistiek
Alobwede, Vivian Ebami (HIV/AIDS Management) Postgraduate Diploma in Transport and Logistics
Campson, John William (HIV/AIDS Management) Abdulkadir, Mosidi Margret
Koneshe, Makatleho Constance (HIV/AIDS Management) Berend, Kamogelo Katiso
Maki, Chumani (HIV/AIDS Management) Carter-Smith, Rebecca
Mambera, Ellen Nyaradzai (HIV/AIDS Management) Masawe, Olipha
Mazibuko, Ntombenhle Elsie (HIV/AIDS Management) Truscott, Johannes Viljee
Ndjambula-Boeren, Frieda Nangula (HIV/AIDS Management)
Ndlovu, Nicolaide Nomzamo (HIV/AIDS Management) Nagraadse Diploma in Bemarking
Ndlovu, Nolwazi Josephina (HIV/AIDS Management) Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
Ngomane, Lindiwe Fortunate (HIV/AIDS Management)
Nyadenga, Dorcus (HIV/AIDS Management) (cum laude) Beck, Amber Kelly (cum laude)
Rademeyer-Bosman, Lynette (HIV/AIDS Management) Benting, Shannon Leigh
Strauss, Aidan Blaine (HIV/AIDS Management) Du Toit, Lana
Zondi, Ntobeko (HIV/AIDS Management) Heydorn, Shael Irene
Hugo, Preston James
Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Handelswetenskappe Kat, Caitlin (cum laude)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Koegelenberg, Phillip Christiaan
Koekemoer, Antigua Rose
Albertyn, Carla (Mathematical Statistics) Koen, Josephine Suseth
Bijsters, Samantha Jane (Mathematical Statistics) Lamberts, Kayler Kim
Buys, Ruan (Financial Risk Management) Maree, Byron Thorne
Chabalala, Phisa Sinikiwe Hiandzile (Transport Economics) Melvill, Michelle
De Clippel, Laurence Annouchka Vincent Michele (Logistics Mnisi, Vukosi Prosper Frederick
Management) (cum laude) Smith, Matthew Andrew
De Jongh, Daneel (Human Resources Management) Theron, Danéll
Dodd, James Andrew (Financial Risk Management) Van der Veen, Mieke (cum laude)
Downing, Samantha (Operations Research) Visser, Anke
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Werth, Carla Mphathi, Uphelin Zimkhitha
White, Caitlin Mornette Mpongwana, Siziphiwe Anda
Mthethwa, Sindisiwe Innocentia
Nagraadse Diploma in MIV/Vigsbestuur Mtoba, Kwezi Kwalo
Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/AIDS Management Mtshali, S’thandazile Bongeka
Mungongo, Kasaku
Agyepong-Yeboah, Amma Agyeman
Muoka, Kelechi Josephine
April, Siphokazi
Mutambay Ndaya, Jinny
Barnes, Zolani
Mxoli, Thabisa Alec
Bening, Joyce Emakayor
Nakedi, Makoloi Sarah
Bhengu, Phindile Precious
Ncoyo, Phumza
Biyela, Bontle
Ncula, Kholiwe Gloria
Cenga, Oyena
Ndjeka, Khethiwe
Chilwane, Vincent
Ndlebe, Jongisizwe
Chiroma, Darlintine Mbachu
Ndlovu, Thembekile Fidelia
Cingo, Lihle Athiphila
Ngcobo, Ziningi Cynthia
Davids, O’Brian Anthony (cum laude)
Ngobeni, Charity
Dikolomela, Gontse Tharololo
Nhlengethwa, Khululiwe Prudence
Dinge, Nomampondomise Precious
Noemdo, Kerwin David
Dlamini, Bongekile
Ntaka, Punka Phatheka
Godongwana, Thuthuzela Faith
Ntlharapane, Omphemetse Shadrack
Goliath, Megan Melissa
Ntombini, Nosipho
Gomo, Patricia Rungano
Ntsaba, Mosa Victoria
Gwebu, Celani Bongani
Ntshiqa, Nosiphelo Alakhe
Gxalatana, Tandeka
Nyawo, Michael Sboniso (cum laude)
Hamukuaya, Dilona Tuliikeni
Nyawo, Patrick Sifiso
Hlobo, Asanda
Nyenye, Lineo Grace (cum laude)
Hlongwane, Bongiwe Precious
Otsogile, Kelebogile
Kassakila, Sadiki Louis
Phiri, Sithembile Nozipho
Kgobane, Isaac Ratsie
Qaka, Siviwe
Khaba, Moshawa Calvin
Quvana, Asiphe
Khumalo, Sinenhlanhla
Ramakau, Arcilia Nthabiseng (cum laude)
Kiburi, Mary Kawira
Roberts, Moleboheng Marcia
Klaas, Zolani
Sanda, Thembakazi
Kubheka, Sphelele
Sekhu, Tsholofelo Audrey
Lebotse, Ntsakisi
Semoisi, Tefo Stephen
Lesemela, Tselane
Sibandze, Nontobeko Lucia (cum laude)
Litabe, Boniswa Portia
Sibiya, Siphumuzo Bruce
Luwere, Nana Ngaley Nouchka
Sikhosana, Xolile Emmarancia
Mabeba, Tshweeng Dorah
Situ, Hlalanathi
Mahlulo, Qhama
Skosana, Mandla Sandile
Makhaye, Thembelihle
Sobhi, Saber Saber Sobhi
Makhoba, Thembela Nothando
Speelman, Mary-Anne Anna
Malinga, Sanele
Tembe, Sabelo Obert
Malivhadza, Marubini Bonny
Thebe, Mojalefa
Maluka, Heskin Castro
Thejane, Matumelo Lonea
Mampunye, Siyanda
Thela, Zanele Cynthia
Manuel, Kay-Lee Marechell
Thite, Palesa
Masango, Thembelihle Dudu
Tshabalala, Thokozile Zama
Masangu, Sandra
Tshirana, Nangamso
Masimula, Mbalenhle Valentine
Van Rooyen, Robyn
Mathoma, Alipfali Mary-Jane
Vasconcelho, Gabriel
Mathunda, Thulani Audrey
Vellem, Asanda
Mbutho, Sfiso
Wakunga Mwitwa, Vanessa
Mbuyi, Carine Kadima
Williams, Joyce Nomnikezo
Mdliswa, Lindokuhle Viola
Xongo, Anele
Mhlongo, Gladness Princess Zodwa
Xulu, Khanyisile Patricia
Mhlongo, Lindelwa
Zininga, Chipo
Mjaja, Ntombithule Samantha
Mjuza, Nwabisa
Baccalaureus in die Handelswetenskappe
Mkwelo, Luthando Nkosinathi
Bachelor of Commerce
Mmatsoku, Moloko Stephen
Mmirikwe, Chimezie Gideon Adams, Dayle
Mncwango, Buhle Fortunate Alberts, Jarrod Giovanni
Modise, Precious Kealeboga Anthony, Kira Jade
Mogano, Mmamara Christinah Arends, Kayla Nicole
Mokhahlane, Mpeile Catherine Azevedo, Karlo Antonio
Morakeng, Sophie Nkele Babüroglu, Dilara
Mosome, Refilwe Rheumonia Banda, Takudzwa Vincent
Mpampi, Bulelwa (cum laude) Barker, Tyla Storm
Mphakathi, Palesa Edith Barrish, Daniel
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Bastiaanse, Nicoline Nenette Heyl, Isabelle Christina
Bentley, Elizabeth Judith Hiltermann, Michael James Christian
Bettings, Mattieu Hinds, Clifton Thomas Thade
Bico, Jannet Horn, Miché
Blandin de Chalain, Courtney Marie Horner, James Claridge Marsden
Bleeker, Jacqpierre Hughes, Kieran Michael
Bolus, Gregory Vintcent Maxwell Huisamen, Zulaine
Boshoff, Simeon Hunting, Alex James
Bowazi, Elsie Daisy Alice Ingle, Edan Rachel
Boyd, Bradley Richard McCready Jardim, Simone Laura
Bradbury, Ryan Jon Jarvis, Peter John (cum laude)
Bradfield, Declan Wayne Jevon, Dale Matthew
Brand, Daniel Andrew Johannes, Emmerentia Jo-Anne
Breedt, Roland Dirk John, Andréya Celine
Breytenbach, Tanagh Jane Kallis, Zander Christo
Brink, Peter Andrew Meynell Kambasha, Kimberley Wadzanai
Britz, Johan Kent, Jaime Margaret
Burger, Janke Khan, Fatima
Burns, Andrew Keith Kim, Ye-Ho
Cairns, Amy-Lee Moyes Kinsey, Joshua Darren
Cavell-Clarke, Christopher Kock, Brittany
Chiyangwa, Mufarowashe Koopman, Kaythlynne Ruth-Anne
Coetsee, Werner Kraut, Adam Isaac
Conradie, Jacobus Daniel Kroese, Nichol
Daly, Jordan Alexander Kruger, André
Davids, Lance Claude Kruger, Tharien
Davis, Robert Govert Kuehl, Natascha
De Beer, Matthew Bradley Le Roux, Spencer Wian
De Freitas, Romano Fernando Le Vatte, Michaela
De Jager, Isabelle Leather, Christy (cum laude)
De Klerk, Neena Letcher, Ross
De la Harpe, Janke Juanita Levermore, Nicholas Andrew
De Nysschen, Cornelius Johannes Loeijs, Caitlin Hanna (cum laude)
De Vos, Carl Lourens, Carla
De Wet, Johannes Christiaan Hendrikus Lourens, Ruben
De Wet, Mieke Louw, Deon Dirk
Dekker, Catharina Hedwig Lund, Emma Francis
Dladla, Nokuthula Prisca MacNaughton, Bradley Peter
Dos Santos, Gabriela Maharaj, Priyanka
Dos Santos, Gino Rocha Malherbe, Jozua Francois
Drotskie, Pieter Mapfuise, Richard
Du Buisson, Jacoline Petro Marr, Jason Caleb
Du Plessis, Emile Dwayne Matonda, Alison Munashe
Du Plessis, Lynn-Mari Matthysen, Jannis
Du Preez, Louis Johannes Mavovana, Mike-Jr
Durant, Amoré Maynard, Dylan John
Easey, Ross David McLean, Cameron
Elema, Reinhardt Mdyesha, Zimasa
Ellis, Chanté Petro Melim, Antonia
Esteban, Cheska Zen Meyer, Cecilia
Fagan, Zacaree Jaryd Miller, Enrique
Fechter, Anya Milton, Richard Vincent
Feldon, Michaela Emma Mogwaneng, Motolo Thuso
Fourie, Stephen Justus Moitshoki, Lungelo Moitshoki
Frank, Johan Montocchio, Emma Jane
Franken, Simon (cum laude) Moses, Sylvia Busiziwe
Gibson, Luke Aaron Mostert, Stephan
Gilson, Georgia Motsi, Munashe David
Goosen, Eduan Mouton, Andries
Govender, Ashari Darshana Mowers, Keshia
Greeff, Christoffel Johannes Mudzongo, Tadiwanashe
Greyling, Dorothea Elizabeth Naidoo, Tashen
Greyling, Ferdinandus Jacobus Ndengu, Juliette Varaidzo Tanisha
Groenewald, Emily Faye Neethling, Marli
Haasbroek, Lauren Nel, Harold Jordan
Halgryn, Leon Philippus Newman, Harry James
Heard, Matthew Newton, Jethro Scott
Hellens, Lucy Elizabeth Ngonyama, Thandolwethu Zithabile
Hendricks, Clé Sergio Niehaus, Heyneke
Herd, Joshua O’Flaherty, Sean Thomas
Odendaal, Jacobus Johannes Jacques
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Orton, Kirsten Van Zyl, Janita
Parker, Philip Holden Viljoen, Kelly
Perlman, Cullen Visagie, Jani
Pienaar, Pieter Jan Visser, Anika
Pieters, Minette Anne Visser, Leonore Helene
Pollet, Adrian Xavier Visser, Michele Christine
Poulter, George Richard John Wahl, Marga
Prins, Bianka Wallace, Cole Andrew
Prinsloo, Nadene Cheryl Wehmeyer, Kyla Jade
Proctor, Benjamin Harry Wessels, Anita Emerentia
Qonongo, Sivuyisiwe Wessels, Loren
Rapoo, Kgomotso Langutelani Porogo Wessels, Tamera
Rensburg, Lincoln Lionel Whitaker, Reece
Rijneveld, Walter Joost Williams, Kieran John
Rimell, Courtney-Marie Williams, Nicholas Louis
Robbetze, Bjorn Witbooi, Bradley Delton
Robertson, Sydney Woodburn, Steele T
Rodenbach, Emeric Wyatt-Smith, Taylor
Rodenbach, Nicolas Yoon, Dong Jun
Rossouw, Christiaan Le Cordeur
Rossouw, Jean-Jacques Baccalaureus in die Handelswetenskappe in Internasionale
Sakalis, Kimon Michali Besigheid
Sale, Luke Shaun Bachelor of Commerce in International Business
Sampson, Kai
Samson, Whitney Carew, Hannah Louise
Sauls, Stacey Alyssa De Bruyn, Rynhard Anton (cum laude)
Schoeman, Stephanus Daniel Emms, Georgia
Schoonwinkel, Jomari Emslie, Ryan
Searle, Alexander Brian Fielding, Devon Henri (cum laude)
Seele, Markus Georgiades, Paige (cum laude)
Sivertsen, Kian Alexander Grant, Grace Margery (cum laude)
Slabber, Adriaan Jacobus Grenfell, Aeron Shayne (cum laude)
Slater, Christopher Howard Hattingh, Renier Christiaan
Slingers, Ruby Maxine Heyns, Lieze
Smit, Barend Hubble, Tessa (cum laude)
Smith, Dylan Maherry, Sydney-Aidan
Smuts, Michelle Manyika, Ruremekedzo Amanda
Soon, Yeh Bon Matthews, Naadirah
Sparks, John Winchester Mortleman, Caylie Beth (cum laude)
Spence, Bruce Terence Naidoo, Nishtha
Stander, Ross Nothnagel, Michael Stephan
Stevens, Luke Watson Pretorius, Annika
Stock, Megan Lisa Raw, Justine
Stokes, Craig Matthew Strydom, Willem Hendrik (cum laude)
Stramis, Désirée Ronelle Van der Merwe, Emma
Strydom, Matthew Jon Van der Merwe, Lara
Subroyen, Ariana Bethany Willard, Nathan
Swartz, Jason Patrick Wilson, Abigail Grace (cum laude)
Tafeni, Sonwabile Young, James Campbell
Tait, Logan Michael
Takalimane, Thakane Charity
Taljaard, Kaylyn
Theledi, Jando Leruo
Trussell, Jaime-Lee
Uys, Milé
Van Aarde, Johannes Nicolaas
Van der Merwe, Johannes Jurgens
Van der Merwe, Rudi
Van der Riet, Troon Jacob
Van der Walt, Tjaart Johannes
Van der Westhuizen, Michael
Van der Westhuizen, Stephanie
Van Eeden, Kiera Megan
Van Greuning, Werner
Van Heerden, Jack Patrick
Van Leeuwen, Greg Ryan
Van Rensburg, Charl Jaco
Van Rooyen, Renate
Van Staden, Gerhardus
Van Veijeren, Alexandra
Van Wyk, Stefan Erasmus
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Fakulteit Faculty
7 April 2022 - 13:00 7 April 2022 - 13:00
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Program
6. Voorstelling van kandidaat vir die Kanselierstoekenning en oorhandiging van die toekenning
deur die Kanselier.
Programme
6. Introduction of the candidate for the Chancellor’s Award and presentation of the award by the
Chancellor
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MKUPETE, Jaah (Economics)
HLATSHWAYO, Ayanda (Economics)
Examining child health and nutrition inequalities in Tanzania
Wage dynamics, trade-related wage premia and productivity
spillovers: Evidence from the South African manufacturing This study explores sources of persistent malnutrition and
sector unequal opportunity in stunting among children below the
age of five in Tanzania. Econometric findings show that food
This study uses the SARS-NT tax administration-linked price fluctuations reduce child growth, although the impact
employer–employee panel dataset to gain new insights into is less severe in households that produce their own food.
wages, trade and productivity in the manufacturing sector. Milk consumption improves growth only in children aged two
The results show that unchanging worker characteristics and older, contingent on living in households that own mixed
dominate both wage levels and growth. However, for low- ruminants. Inadequate water and sanitation services are leading
income employees’ wage levels, the characteristics of the firm contributors to unequal opportunity in rural areas. In urban
are relatively more important. Firms that have international areas, early-life feeding practices and food price fluctuations
exposure through imported inputs, export sales and foreign dominate. Proposed solutions focus on the smallholder sector
direct investment pay the highest wages. Lastly, there are and investments in rural infrastructure.
positive productivity spillovers from foreign-connected firms
to domestic firms through worker mobility. This indicates the Supervisor: Prof D von Fintel
importance of participation in international markets for firm Co-supervisor: Prof R Burger
productivity and wages.
MWALE, Martin Limbikani (Economics)
Supervisor: Prof N Rankin
The impact of farm input subsidies on women and children:
KIMBUGWE, Hassan (Economics) Evidence from Malawi
An assessment of malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment African governments reintroduced farm input subsidies to restore
services in Uganda food security to smallholder farmers. While previous evaluations
highlighted positive aggregate impacts, this study is the first to
Despite substantial investments in malaria prevention focus on the effect of these subsidies on women and children,
programmes, the disease still accounts for the lion’s share of using microeconometric evidence from a Malawian survey and
mortality, outpatient visits and inpatient admissions in Uganda. satellite data. Gender inequality worsens as landless women
This study finds that maternal education significantly boosts lose decision-making power to their husbands. Nevertheless,
bed net utilisation among household members. Despite an long-term child nutrition improves conditional on exposure to
improvement in the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment quality health care in early life. Girls’ school dropout rates fall
(IPT) during pregnancy in Uganda, uptake remains below the because kinship traditions incentivise fathers to leverage the
World Health Organisation target and with an overlap in the subsidies for their daughters’ benefit. Therefore, subsidies favour
predictors of low uptake of IPT and antenatal care visits. It is also girls, but only until they marry.
found that staff remuneration affects incentives for adherence
to malaria protocols. Supervisor: Prof D von Fintel
Co-supervisor: Dr A Smith
Supervisor: Prof R Burger
Co-supervisor: Dr F Matovu (external)
MINNIE, Roan Johan (Economics)

Bargaining competition and vertical mergers
The modelling of vertically related markets and vertical mergers
involves several modelling choices that affect predicted
model outcomes, such as wholesale and retail prices as
well as output. Using simulation-based methods, the study
compares alternative models of vertical competition based
on different assumptions regarding the nature and object of
vertical contracting. This allows a subsequent simulation-
based comparison of models for analysing vertical mergers,
showing how assumptions regarding vertical contracting map
onto observable merger effects. Based on this comparison, the
study introduces a vertical merger simulator tool for assessing
vertical merger scenarios in practice.
Supervisor: Prof WH Boshoff
Co-supervisor: Prof LM Froeb
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Magister in die Handelswetenskappe Takalani, Mukovhe Glen (Economics)

Master of Commerce Taylor, Hiten (Management Accounting)
Brand, Anika (Actuarial Science) Terblanche, Emma Leonie (Economics)
Brink, Jeanne (Economics) (cum laude) Uys, Elmi (Management Accounting)
Burger, Liebe (Economics) Van der Vyver, Johan Louis (Economics)
De Nobrega, Hannah (Economics) Van Huyssteen, Lea (Management Accounting)
De Wet, Jessica (Economics) Van Zyl, Hendrik Loubser (Economics)
Dolling, Jérôme (Economics) (cum laude) Viljoen, Zinia (Management Accounting)
Douglas, Jacobus Lodewicus (Economics) Wellmann, Sven Oswald (Economics)
Eybers, Johannes (Actuarial Science) Wrensch, Jessica Kelsey Anne (Economics)
Friday, Megan (Economics)
Huffer, Calvin (Economics) Nagraadse Diploma in Rekeningkunde
Landy, Angelique (Computer Auditing) Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
Lefela, Teboho David (Computer Auditing) Anderson, Mark Geoffrey
Marais, Wihan (Economics) (cum laude) Barendse, Godwin Landor
Matulich, Nadia Antonette (Economics) (cum laude) Beukes, Marali
Randell, Charles Malcolm (Economics) Billyram, Mahesh
Redders, Hannah (Economics) Botha, Greyling
Rouillard, Bruce James (Economics) (cum laude) Cantatore, Sabrina
Rühle, Rebekka Sophie (Economics) Chamane, Ntandoyenkosi Marcia
Tzemis, Jethro (Economics) Chibi, Rutendo
Cloete, Mynhardus Jacobus Marais
Magister in Rekeningkunde Coetzee, Ben James
Master of Accounting Coetzee, Cornelis Jacobus
Goosen, Lize Adre Cremen, Dene Patrick
Deats, Jake Ethan
Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Handelswetenskappe Desai, Shailen Ravi
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Dietrich, Abigail
Downey, Justin Dillon
Barnard, Paulus Retief (Management Accounting) Dreyer, Robin Francois
Basson, Adriaan Smit (Management Accounting) Fleischhauer, Reuben Owen
Cater, Tian (Economics) Forder, Ross Jerome
Dlulane, Landela (Statistics) Ganda, Sibahle
Eloff, Christiaan Johannes (Economics) Ganief, Mu’izz
Farquhar, Christopher (Economics) Geel, Hendrik
Gauna, Andrea Lucia (Economics) (cum laude) Hinchcliffe, Aran James
Grobler, Nadia (Management Accounting) Hopane, Marona
Groenewald, Wiaan (Management Accounting) Kana, Mahomed
Jansen van Vuuren, Ruan (Economics) Koekemoer, Carmen
Kreyfelt, Jason Duane (Statistics) Labuschagne, Pieter Wilhelmus
Laing, Harriet Catherine (Economics) Letsie, Nothando
Leaser, Jody Ray (Management Accounting) Magadze, Tyrone-Junior
Maganga, Susana Faustin (Statistics) Martins, Kenau Laighn
Makin, Kate (Economics) McEwan, Megan Kirsty
Manefeldt, Peter Cornelius (Statistics) McLeod, Jenna Claire
Mboko, Lewis Tendai (Economics) Munyombwe, Doreen Muchaneta
Mkandawire, Lusungu (Economics) Napoli, Lorenzo Gerardo Giuseppe
Monnaatsheko, Mofenyi Winnie (Economics) Ndlovu, Nomazwi
Msiza, Nokuthula Michel (Management Accounting) Philippides, Aspasia Maria
Munsamy, Braden Ross (Economics) Poole, Nicholas John
Mupfumi, Farai (Management Accounting) Putter, Celine
Naidoo, Reed (Statistics) Raats, Kenneth Estiaan
Olivier, Carel Aron (Economics) Rafferty, Jaddan Nevan
Rossouw, Gerard Jacques (Economics) Siddle, Megan Grace
Schwartz, Ivan Vivienne Lambert (Management Accounting) Small-Smith, Antonie Johan
Scott, Samantha Leigh (Economics) Smith, Charne
Stapelberg, Keara-Linn (Statistics) Sutton, Kieryn Mary
Staples, Sharon Lineo (Management Accounting) Thomson, Jemma Frances
Strydom, Joshua Luke (Economics) Tollman, Luke David
Swanepoel, Frederik (Management Accounting) Van den Berg, Ivonne Maureen
Tadi, Keabetswe (Management Accounting) Van der Merwe, Donovan
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Van Tonder, Carli Mostert, Amicke
Viljoen, Delano Muganda, Vanessa Deogratias
Walters, Johannes Roux Murray, Brandon Ramiro (cum laude)
West, Abigail Lorraine Ndonyane, Lebone Nteseng
Witte, Marché Nel, Petrus Abel Elias
Ngwenya, Thembelihle Glory
Nagraadse Diploma in Aktuariële Wetenskap Oelofsen, Yzané
Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science Pandula, Abongile
Pretorius, Reuben André
Kotze, Sumane
Rhoda, Maryam
Rietoff, Kezia
Baccalaureus in die Handelswetenskappe Sadie, Joshua Abraham
Bachelor of Commerce Schreuder, Christopher Louis
Basson, Raold Daniël Scott, Kaylah Dayne
Bhugwan, Sahil Rajesh Smit, Steven
Brown, Lauren Smith, Savannah Lee Maria
Bryant, Christopher William Solomon, Christopher Daniel
Burger, Riaan Strydom, Beyers
Cillié, Jacobus Daniël Swart, Johannes Dreyer Morkel
Combrink, Xander Francois Teanby, Daniel Michael
Couzens, Scott Roy Terblanche, Simone
Dampies, Grant Hammond Tewesa, Harriet
De Abreu Aires, Nicole Tooze, Nicholas
De Jager, Theanca Eleanor Tredoux, Zandrea
Donkin, Tayla Ann Trodd, Bryce Henry
Du Toit, Haniel Trumpie, Susanna Hester
Duimpies, Lance Grant Tubb, Kobus
Dyson, Ranaldo Russel Van der Merwe, Johann Friedrich Eich
Ehlers, Gysbert Van Eetveldt, Christoph Frans
Esau, Cari Abigail Van Heerden, Tatum Jade
Esterhuyse, Jean-Pierre Van Nierop, Michaela Glenda
Ferreira, Miyanke Van Schalkwyk, Aldrick Percivall
Frans, Jade Jodie Van Zijl, Alexander Gideon Willem
Geldenhuys, Ruan Van Zyl, Anita
Gerber, Louie (cum laude) Varley, Hanco Robert
Goodman, Caitlin Mae (cum laude) Vezasie, Gaby Kelly
Gordon-Turner, Liam Walker, Travis
Greyling, Elizabeth Petra Zembere, Dan-Angelus
Gricius, Kyla
Grosch, Joel Caleb (cum laude) Baccalaureus in Rekeningkunde en Baccalaureus in die
Grove, Adrian Regsgeleerdheid
Haller, Christopher James Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Laws
Harvey, Simon
Aucamp, Chrismari
Hassiem, Rizqah
Bensch, Alexandra
Hira, Bhindiya
Bezuidenhout, Leonard Francois
Hugo, Daniël Leon
Botha, Chirs Mulder
Hulme, Victor Daniel
Brandmuller, Carl Gustav
Isaacs, Darren Marcel
Burger, Willem Abraham
Isaacs, Gardeo Edward
Charles, Ché Pogisho
Jacobs, Milisa
Chiro, Amanda
Jennings, Mark Douglas
Cronje, Eliz-Maric
Johnson, Caitlin Marie
Haupt, Victor Gabriel
Kamocha, Langelihle Lesley
Kieslich, Jenna (cum laude)
Kleinsmit, Michael Jacobus
Koetsier, Hans-Jacques
Kleu, Matthew Murray
Le Roux, Johan Hendrik
Kriel, Albertus Bernardus
Lengana, Pride Thabo Mohapi Boipelo
Kuzamunu, Jemima Mambote
Lindeque, Ané Anette
Kwibe, Natalie
Lötter, Antoinette
Lee, Ryan Pin-I
Lumley, Keegan Bradley
Lenyeta, Teboho
Motumi, Onkgopotse Ratladi
Liang, Peng-Chen (cum laude)
Naidoo, Diyanka
Lishman, Saxony Angela
Scarrott, Shannon Paige
Loubser, Christoffel Johannes
Smit, Gerbrand Grobler
Lubbe, Yvonne
Steenkamp, Philip Rudolf
MacKay, Zaiboonisha
Stronkhorst, Angelique
MacKay, Zirk
Unger, Aimee Michaela
Mashavave, Elvis
Van Eck, Robyn Mari
Masibekela, Mbalenhle Sindisiwe
Masumpa, Asiphe Mercy
Mbungu, Sinalithemba
Meaker, Cade Reece
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Baccalaureus in Rekeningkunde Heyns, Marli
Bachelor of Accounting Hoffmann, Lauren Kate
Adams, Jamie-Lee Hofmeyr, Matthew Philip
Agherdien, Moegamad Laeeq Hofmeyr, Thomas
Aucamp, Jean Pieter Hornickel, Frauke
Bailey, Cailin How Son, Nathan Kyle
Barnard, Adam Alexander Hudson, Sam William Hougham
Barnard, Annay Hulme, Reinhold
Barrow, Georgina Ailsa Human, Daniele
Barry, Shannon Linda (cum laude) Hunt, Jared Keagan
Basson, Jana Huxter, Jamie Isabel
Boettger, Roeloff Jacobus Irvine, Richard Oliver Forbes
Bogner, Phoebe Jauss, Matthias Gerald
Bosman, Ferran Jones, Caleb Tavis Wayne
Botha, Lumé Martedi Jordaan, Hendrik Jacobus
Brand, Jacolene Joubert, Cailin Ashleigh
Brand, Rikus Erasmus Kader, Kiara
Brandsma, Savannah Justine Kantilal, Riya
Brandt, Dominique Kesaris, Hayden Gilbert
Breetzke, Bradley William Paul Klopper, Frances
Brink, Jessie Koch, Jack Anton
Buckle, William James Labberte, Ryan James
Burger, Kristie Lahoud, Laurence Michael-John
Cahi, Adam Sahd Lambert, Jordan
Cameron, Andrew Barry Lamprecht, Henry
Campbell, Kayley Ann Larney, Kirsten
Chimbetete, Tirivashe Lategan, Ida-Marí
Claassen, Jeanne Lategan, Louis Stephan
Claassen, Kira Lewis, Todd John
Cloete, Andrew Jonathan Liebenberg, Theunis Jacobus
Clother-Sinclair, Cameron Karl Louw, Brendan
Clother-Sinclair, Courtney Lucas, Lisa Amber
Coetzee, Ruben John Maluk, Aqueel
Conradie, Megan Mariette, Kaylin
Cornelissen, Jovan Mathews, Curtly William Douglas
Curtis, Dylan Michael Matiwane, Ngamela Gareth
De Bruyn, Carla Matthews, Caleb Micha Paul
De Gray Birch, Kian Anthony Mazoue, Taliza
De Jager, Janeli Louisa Mckie, Chelsea
De Jager, Miha McLachlan, Caitlin
De Kock, Bernè McLoud, Migael
De Villiers, Andre Meth, Sinovuyo Sanelisiwe
De Villiers, Rudolph Marcus Mokawane, Thato Kevin
De Waal, Adriaan Otto Moonsamy, Trezhlan
Dhlamini, Jo-Anne Mantoa Basetsana Moxley, Bianca June
Diedericks, Anne Mukwevho, Michelle Andiswa
Du Toit, Friedrich Muller, Aletta Helena
Eigenhuis, Jakobus Barend Muller, Helaine Janka
Eksteen, Stefanie Muller, Lindie
Ellis, Jonah Charles Muller, Magnus Clifton
Emond, Rebecca Jane Mungle, Anna Emily
Endenburg, Rory Murison, Jenna Jade
Enslin, Tereza Muroa, Reamohetse Appreciate
Evans, Bradley Kenneth Neethling, Jana
Fagg, Kelly Dee Neethling, Johannes Josua Christiaan
Fagodien, Raeeza Newton, Declan Richard
Fearnhead, Emma Rosalind Ngonyama, Mincili Ncubeko
Ferreira, Liam Noble, Ivanka
Firth, Anne Florence Oellermann, Shannon
Fleischhauer, Luke Christian Petersen, Kianna
Fleming, Maxwell Leslie Pool, Chrisne
Fyfe, Megan Julia Potgieter, Tertius Mechiel
Gerrard, Loren Tayla Qabo, Chumisa Innocentia
Gilfillan, Christoph Wehan Qagana, Yamkela
Goff, Zoe Samantha Quin, Leighton
Gonneau, Sebastian Rautenbach, Kurt
Greyling, Ruben David Renoster, Oren Mcmel
Hamman, Eduard Christiaan Reynolds, Taine James
Hart, Thomas Robin Richardson, Ryan
Hay, Eduan Johan Rijnen, Zahn
Roberts, Emile Roy
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Rose-Innes, Kelly Joy Van der Merwe, Ivann Christiaan
Rouillard, Claire Marie Van der Merwe, Schalk Willem Petrus
Rutherford, Laura Megan Van der Spuy, Lehani
Sauer, Zéann Van der Westhuizen, Carmine
Scheller, Karl Hans Friedrich Alexander Van Heerden, Stephan Matthew James
Scholtz, Daniël Francois Van Rooyen, Elmarie
Shtein, Alexandra Katherine Van Tubbergh, Justin James
Siebritz, Tian Nicolaas Van Zyl, Caro
Steyn, Liam Van Zyl, Daniel Brendan
Strauss, Werner Frederich Van Zyl, Hendrik Abraham
Sutherland, Conrad Van Zyl, Jakob Benjamin
Swart, Willem Adriaan Stals Varley, Eugene Donovan
Theron, Lehan Versfeld, Robert Owen Rees
Theron, Petrus Johannes Jacobus Vilakazi, Ntokozo Sizakele
Theunissen, Marthinus Wilhelmus Viljoen, Janeke
Thomson, Christopher James Warnich, Duan
Thorpe, Kelly Anne West, Johan Daniel
Titus, Simone Ashleigh West, Micaela Mary
Tostee, Carl Alain Westcott, Cayleigh Jessica
Tsela, Simphiwe Wicomb, Lara
Tsotetsi, Thabang Boti Samuel Williams, Yuomna
Turner, Liam Riley Wood, Amy Joy
Van Burick, Johannes Lodewiekus Wood, Lloyd Tanner Fergus
Van den Berg, Duan Zingela, Robert
Van der Merwe, Ebenice Laetitia Zororo, Tadiwanashe
Van der Merwe, Hentie
FAKULTEIT EKONOMIESE EN BESTUURSWETENSKAPPE

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Johan van Rooyen
Mnr Johan van Rooyen word vereer vir sy uitsonderlike bydrae Mr Johan van Rooyen is honoured for his exceptional contribution
as Direkteur: Inligtingstegnologie (IT) in die Fakulteit Ekonomiese as Director: Information Technology (IT) in the Faculty of
en Bestuurswetenskappe. In sy loopbaan van meer as drie Economic and Management Sciences. In a career spanning
dekades het hy die Fakulteit behendig gelei van die begindae more than three decades, he has steered the Faculty from the
van persoonlike rekenaars op kampus, deur die IT-revolusie, very first days of personal computers on campus, through the
tot vandag, waar IT-oplossings en -infrastruktuur onontbeerlike IT revolution, up to today, where IT solutions and infrastructure
instaatstellers is van die Universiteit Stellenbosch se sukses. are key enablers of Stellenbosch University’s success. Mr Van
Mnr Van Rooyen se toewyding, strategiese versiendheid, Rooyen’s dedication, strategic foresight, resourcefulness and
vindingrykheid en sterk leierskap het ’n diepgaande impak op strong leadership have had a profound impact on the smooth
die vlot funksionering van die Fakulteit en die sukses van ons functioning of the Faculty and the success of our students.
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BANDA, Raymond (Public and Development Management) HACHOOFWE, Emelda (Public and Development Management)
A model to promote the effective use of evaluations in the Linking Natural Resource Governance to rural livelihoods
South African agricultural sector and wildlife conservation: A case study of Mufunta Game
Management area, Zambia
The South African government conducts many evaluations to
assess the success of its programmes. However, the findings Governance is as much about coordinating actors and institutions
of completed evaluations do not always seem to inform as it is about steering them. By focusing on protected-area (PA)
programme improvement and policy decisions. Focusing on governance structures in the Mufunta game management area
the agriculture sector, this study applies a utilisation-focused of Zambia, this study explores the coordination of institutions
evaluation (UFE) approach to develop a streamlined model, and actors in community-based natural resource management
aligned with the South African context, to ensure that evaluation (CBNRM). Institutions and actors can influence constraints and
findings are used. Implementation of the model is supported opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and PA conservation.
by a pragmatic five-phased process, appropriate structural, Through knowledge co-production, an equilibrium model is
accountability and system integration mechanisms, and a developed, combining a “bottom-up” and “top-down” approach
receptive departmental evaluation culture. to improve CBNRM implementation. The study demonstrates
that knowledge about how governance, livelihoods and
Supervisor: Prof B Rabie
conservation interact and affect each other is necessary to
craft a sound governance approach.
BUTHELEZI, Phakamani (Public and Development Management)
Supervisor: Prof K Muller
An analysis of South African public entity performance using
Co-supervisors: Prof E Sjaastad (external), Dr VR Nyirenda
biomatrix systems theory: A case of South Africa’s water boards
(external)
The performance of South Africa’s water boards as public
entities is increasingly important. Water boards show an inability KAUNDA, Nikiwe Joyce (Public and Development Management)
to adhere to the South African Constitution, and fail to meet
Downward accountability and value creation: An examination
performance targets, amidst pressure due to issues such as
of two non-profit organisations in South Africa
water access, quality and quantity as well as climate change.
This study evaluates South Africa’s water boards in terms of Guided by the public value strategy, this study examines how
systems thinking. Qualitative research is carried out with case the missions and operational capacities of two non-profit
studies of Umgeni Water, Amatola Water and Overberg Water. organisations (NPOs) enhance NPO value and accountability.
The study confirms the significant role of good governance, Using a mixed-methods approach, the study explores
systems thinking and human resources in water services respondents’ understanding and practices around participation,
provision. accountability and co-creation of valued outcomes. It is
established that low levels of downward accountability can
Supervisor: Prof Z Ndevu
be enhanced by implementing practices and strategies
Co-Supervisor: Prof J Bossert (external)
that offer end users opportunities to provide input to make
programmes more responsive. A model for increasing downward
DARTEY-BAAH, Samuel Kwasi (Business Management and
accountability is developed, and the usefulness of the public
Administration)
value strategy’s analytical framework in enhancing NPO
The relationship between project complexity and project governance and service delivery is confirmed.
success, and the moderating effect of project leadership roles
Supervisor: Prof Z Ndevu
in the construction industry of an emerging economy
Co-supervisor: Prof IK Theletsane
This study highlights pertinent issues surrounding project
leadership and project complexity in an emerging economy.
By developing and applying a first-of-its-kind project leadership
role instrument, the study reveals that the fulfilment of project
leadership roles is integral to moderating the adverse effects of
project complexity on project success. In a critical contribution
to the area of project leadership, the study illuminates how
significant strengths and weaknesses of various leadership
styles moderate the success of complex construction
projects. Within the project setting, transformational and
ethical leadership minimises the adverse influence of project
complexity by creating conditions of trust, respect, empathy
and professionalism.
Supervisor: Prof M de Klerk
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NKONTWANA, Phumlani Stanley (Public and Development PAKKIES, Letsepa Promise (Public and Development
Management) Management)
African entrepreneurship: An exploration on innovation Measuring fiscal sustainability and its determinants in
hubs as development institutions South African municipalities
This study explores 100 interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary This study analyses the determinants of the fiscal challenges
stories of locals in Rwanda, Ghana and Kenya to make facing South African municipalities, and assesses the
sense of innovation hubs’ efforts to drive momentum and sustainability of their goods and services supply. Empirical
maturity in entrepreneurship across the continent. Using a quantitative assessments of the relationship between the
narrative-based research approach through SenseMaker®, composition of municipal spending and the dynamics of
the study contributes an original account of stakeholders’ municipal debt are performed, as well as an assessment
experiences. The growing view is that, even though the of municipal efficiency and fiscal sustainability conditions.
mainstream discourse in entrepreneurship is about driving A quantitative research approach is followed and the data
momentum and maturity across different ecosystems, envelopment analysis model is applied. This yields sound
local and indigenous entrepreneurs do not have a sense of indicators for long-term budgeting. It is concluded that
control or human agency to shape the direction of African municipal debt accumulation, administrative intensity, a
entrepreneurship towards the development outcomes they generous employee benefit system and inefficiencies have
want. compromised the sustainability of goods and services
Supervisor: Prof AP Burger supply.
Co-supervisors: Dr J van Breda, Prof B Rabie Supervisor: Prof APJ Burger
Co-supervisors: Prof T Ajam, Dr L Mortimer
NYANGU, Moses Nzuki (Development Finance)
The dynamics and implications of market power, bank SMIT, Helene Magda (Business Management and
efficiency and bank risk-taking behaviour in the East African Administration)
community An integrated framework for the development of leadership
This study investigates the implications of increased integrity in Business School students
market power and its effect on bank efficiency, bank risk- This transdisciplinary multi-methods study explores leadership
taking behaviour and overall financial stability. Empirical integrity and its related constructs by means of an extensive
findings reveal that the joint effect of market power and literature review, a five-round Delphi study with at least 20
bank efficiency is critical for financial stability, and depends international subject matter experts per round, supplemented
on the specific type of efficiency being explored. Increased by focus groups and a graduate attribute questionnaire. A
market power is observed to have a direct positive effect on definition of leadership integrity is developed and later reframed
bank stability, thus lending support to the concentration– as a vision of leadership integrity, in which the leader develops a
stability hypothesis. Also, concentrated banks are more moral ecology encompassing the self and the environment. The
efficient and stable, thus supporting the efficiency–stability study culminates in an educational framework that describes
hypothesis. The results present potentially important the appropriate institutional environment and curriculum
policy recommendations for bank risks, market power and requirements to develop each of six mutually constitutive
efficiency. selves among Business School students.
Supervisor: Dr N Marwa Supervisor: Prof DJ Malan
Co-supervisor: Dr A Fanta Co-supervisor: Prof PJ Naudé
OOSTHUIZEN, Kim (Business Management and USTARZ, Yazidu (Development Finance)

Administration)
Foreign capital inflows, financial development and sectoral
Artificial intelligence (AI) in retail: The AI-enabled value growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
chain
This study examines the sectoral effect of foreign capital
The study investigated how Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms inflows and financial development in 44 sub-Saharan African
the retail value chain. First, AI transforms the linear retail value economies over the period 1990 to 2018. The findings,
chains into circular, creating a more iterative and data-focused which are based on a combination of panel data models,
value chain. Second, AI shifts tasks from people to machines show that the impact of financial development is threshold-
by fulfilling four key roles in the value chain: knowledge and specific and varies across sectors of the economy. Financial
insight management, inventory management, operations development also reduces foreign capital volatility above
optimisation, and customer engagement. Third, AI is changing a certain threshold. Results of the dynamic ordinary least-
how retailers attain goals in the retail value chain through square model show that different inflows have unique effects
achieving specific outcomes such as cost-saving. Fourth, on each sector. Therefore, policymakers should channel
implementing AI creates complexities within retail, requiring specific inflows to support growth of a sector and accelerate
a need to transform people, structure, technology, and tasks. financial development.
This study contributes to academic discourse by broadening
Supervisor: Dr N Marwa
the understanding of how new technologies impact value
chains in general and retail value chains in particular. The
study also contributes to practice by providing retail leaders
with a holistic view of ensuring the successful integration of
AI into the business.
Supervisor: Dr E Botha
Co-supervisor: Prof M Butler
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Magister in die Handelswetenskappe Magister in die Wysbegeerte in Ontwikkelingsfinansies

Master of Commerce Master of Philosophy in Development Finance
De Vlieg, Katelin Elizabeth (Public and Development Chegovo, Bothwell Munyaradzi
Management) Dhotman De Villiers St Pol, Dominique Gerard (cum laude)
Frans, Ilse Lezaan (Public and Development Management) Dudzayi, Daina
Haipumbu, Ndapewoshali Natalia
Magister in die Wysbegeerte Ikela, Sam Nduvundi
Master of Philosophy Keeja, Patricia
Maluleke, Vusi William
Bauer, Lauren (Sustainable Development Planning and Mfengwana, Yonwaba
Management) Mndzebele, Siphilele Thobekile
Bent, Reginald Anthony (Management Coaching) Mofokeng, Tlaleng Andronica
Bosman, Savanna (Sustainable Development Planning and Mohulatsi, Sinah Matshidiso
Management) Mphake, Richard Karabo
Botha, Gideon (Futures Studies) (cum laude) Msipho, Siphiwe Thembinkosi
Brown, Louise Maria (Environmental Management) Mthimkhulu, Percy
Clifford, Deborah Ann (Futures Studies) (cum laude) Ncube, Gugulethu Mamoeketsi
Cupido, Anita Deline (Management Coaching) (cum laude) Ndaba, Sifiso Floyd
Davies, Liezl (Management Coaching) Ndzinisa, Phetsile
Desai, Lee-Ann Tania (Management Coaching) Ngcume, Siyanda
Diedericks, Christiaan Petrus (Management Coaching) Nkwanyana, Nonkululeko
Femi-Kayode, Nneka Janine (Management Coaching) Ozulumba, Ijeoma (cum laude)
Fenu, Eric (Management Coaching) Pitlo, Dipitsi Ernest
Griffiths, Aletta (Management Coaching) Weer, Tebogo
Hagen, Bianca Louise (Environmental Management) (cum
laude) Magister in Besigheidsbestuur en -administrasie
Hilligan, Inge-Marie (Futures Studies) (cum laude)
Master of Business Management and Administration
Hirschberg, Franz Richard (Management Coaching)
Holeni, Khopotso Cecilia (Management Coaching) Adenigba, Joseph
Hughes, Tarryn (Sustainable Development Planning and Anderson, Neil Trevor
Management) (cum laude) Andrews, Aurion Patrick
Hunt, Robin Andrew (Management Coaching) Arendse-Trantraal, Lauren Lyrun
Jansen, Christian Cornelius (Management Coaching) Basson, Anne Petronella
Kruger, George Frederik (Management Coaching) (cum laude) Blaauw, Ivor Carl
Kruger, Kamini (Management Coaching) Blair, Caitlin (cum laude)
Maruping, Teboho Salmon (Management Coaching) Böcking, Frank
Mayer, Keziah (Environmental Management) (cum laude) Bosman, Christiaan Jacobus
Molapo, Relebohile (Sustainable Development Planning and Botha, Albertus Lambertus
Management) Bruwer, Pieter Burger (cum laude)
Mphahlele, Kgomotso Itumeleng (Management Coaching) Cattell, Olga Matilda
Niehaus, Charles (Futures Studies) Conradie, Pieter Jacobus (cum laude)
Nyikana, Dorothy Germinah (Management Coaching) Cronjé, Christiaan Stephanus
Orange, Jakob (Management Coaching) Cuijpers, Rob Cornelius
Paterson, Margo (Sustainable Development Planning and De Lange, Nicolette
Management) (cum laude) De Villiers, Jan Naudé
Rabakali, Takalani Constance (Environmental Management) De Wit, Frederick Christiaan Pieter (cum laude)
Rozani, Akhona Somila (Environmental Management) Dean, Alicia Eleanor (cum laude)
Rulashe, Thabiso Spencer (Futures Studies) Diergaardt, Vincent Jaun
Smith, Molelekoa (Futures Studies) Dippenaar, Tanya
Steyl, Johannes Jacobus (Management Coaching) Dirkse Van Schalkwyk, Johannes Jurgens (cum laude)
Strauss, Rolene (Management Coaching) (cum laude) Dramat, Tanya
Strauss, Stephanie Junitha (Environmental Management) Dube, Simbarashe Mushmabi
Treu, Andrew John (Management Coaching) Eckley, Alfred Collins
Troskie, Janine Nanda (Management Coaching) Elliott, Shane Roy
Van Heerden, Michelle (Management Coaching) Enous, Zahraa
Van Niekerk, Toni (Futures Studies) Erasmus, Desiderius
Van Tonder, Andries Jacobus (Futures Studies) Ferreira, Jacques
Van Zyl, Wynandina Petronella Johanna (Management Foster, Lanston Joseph
Coaching) Gerber, Henre Jacobus
Varghese, Elizabeth Susan (Sustainable Development Gilbert, Beverly Nonhlanhla
Planning and Management) (cum laude) Gimenez, Claudio
Wilson, Theresa Faith (Management Coaching) (cum laude) Gqola, Vuyokazi Tankiso
Hempel, Wayne (cum laude)
Hendrickx, Jef
Heynes, Edward David (cum laude)
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Holton, Lisa Emily (cum laude) Tsholo, Phemelo Keolebile (cum laude)
Hove, Tatenda Caston Udjombala, Ndapunikwa Ndeshihafela Josefina
Isaacs, Baduroen Van Aarde, Adriaan
Jacobs, Jan Gerhardus (cum laude) Van Breda, Lise (cum laude)
Jakoet, Nazliyah Van der Kevie, Karmi (cum laude)
Jansen, Donovan Van der Merwe, Willem Abraham
Jansen Van Vuuren, Tiaan Jacobus Van der Westhuizen, Deon
Kathanya, Nonhlanhla Van der Westhuyzen, Franck Henno
Kellerman, Arend Paul Van Dyk, Christo
Kleynhans, Theodorus Ernst Van Lill, Pieter Willem (cum laude)
Kruger, Johannes Lodewykus Van Rooyen, Werner Le Feuvre
Landman, Jacobus Daniel Cillié Van Schalkwyk, Johanna Madeleine
Le Riche, Nicole Claire Van Zyl, Gideon George (cum laude)
Lepota, Tumelo Vosloo, Gerhardus Petrus Johannes (cum laude)
Lindenberg, Josh Wessels, Lericia
Loff, Kyle (cum laude) Wessels, Louis Jacobus
Lombard, Juan-Pierre White, Gys Jacques
Maass, Petrus Frederik Zungu, Samuel Zamokuhle
Mailula, Sello Zwane, Mafu
Manne, Graeme Rubin
Manyatsi, Sindi Masiza (cum laude) Magister in Publieke Administrasie
Marais, Wilhelmina Christina (cum laude) Master of Public Administration
Marallich, Christo (cum laude)
Masinge, Michaeline Mpho Adams, Azra Leoni
Masuku, Edith Prudence Cornelissen, Maritjie
Mbaha, Vesoraune Kassie-Ruplal, Kavitha
Mogano, Tshepo Jack Kgoete, Bethel Oupa
Moodley, Nerisa (cum laude) Meyer, Ronel
Motse, Bongiwe Princess Sango, Nolubabalo
Mumba, Vitumbiko Augeans Zasamula
Muthu, Kugin (cum laude) Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Handelswetenskappe
Myburgh, Wilbé Bachelor of Commerce Honours
Ndlovu, Thamsanqa
Nel, De Wet (cum laude) Ditsela, Mokome Sabrina (Public and Development
Nel, Morne (cum laude) Management)
Nels, Jamie-Lee Sheena Kilala, Nadine Deryck (Public and Development
Ngalo, Vera Sinazo Management)
Ngcobo, Nomvelo Phumla Love, Joshwin Jumario (Public and Development
Ngidi, Sithembile Management)
Ngubo, Mamela Matlali, Precious Elellwang (Public and Development
Ntshiea, Maletsatsi Management)
Nyundu, Johannes Frans Verwey, Ignatius Michael (Public and Development
Omolo, Joshua Management)
Owen-Frigyik, Talia Janine Viljoen, André (Public and Development Management)
Pahad, Seraj
Patesi, Philasande Honneurs-Baccalaureus in Publieke Administrasie
Pillay, Tashweree Bachelor of Public Administration Honours
Pretorius, Johannes Jacobus
Bongela, Gugulethu Carnation
Prinsloo, Lourens Stephanus
Buis, Erna Catherine
Pule, Saltiel
Chetty, Jayalachmy
Putzier, Quintin Dean
Dlamini, Simanga
Radebe, Nontsikelelo
Dolopini, Nobuzwe Zeneth
Rajie, Zubeida (cum laude)
Fielding, Hazelene
Ramalingam, Sathieseelan
Fisher, Darren
Ramchund, Terusha (cum laude)
Gcotyelwa, Thulani Aron
Ramoshaba, Bridget Tumelo Nono
Grootboom, Gracious Lubabalo
Reed, Charlene
Jonathan, Donavan Lawrence
Roostee, Denille
Khosa, Mercy Mandisa
Rootman, Adriaan Cornelius (cum laude)
Koti, Lukhona
Ruiters, Wensia Cathrene
Maart, Megan
Schade, Johannes Petrus
Mahlangu, Cecil Monnanyana
Semono, Lebogang Malokoe
Majoro, Rearabetsoe Anacletta
Shakong, Mpho Deborah
Mangweni, Nkululeko Freedom
Shiimbi, Lucia Evangeline Tyd
Marafane, Neliswa
Sibanda, Shadreck
Marlow, Noah
Sikhwari, Olga
Martin, Elroy Bradley
Singh, Nerita (cum laude)
Matai, Bheki
Slabbert, George Raymond (cum laude)
May, Samantha Evelyn
Slatsha, Princess Nonkosi
Mbonane, Thobani Nkosinathi
Snyman, Marcel Dimitri (cum laude)
Mbontsi, Andiswa
Sonday, Junaid
Mdoda, Mzimasi
Spangenberg, Susara Margaretha Catharina
Mkontwana, Nonceba Miriam
Steenkamp, Bonus Francois (cum laude)
Mokoakoe, Lebohang Gilbert
Theron, Pieter Daniel
Mokono, Kgare Jan
Titi, Cokisa
Mpondwana, Ntombozuko Theodora
Tjiueza, L’oreal Danica Golda
Mzinyati, Sityebi Mcdonald
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Nkuna, Beauty Portia Nagraadse Diploma in Projekbestuur
Ntapane, Vuyokazi Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
Raditladi, Margaret Mpho
Semelane, Hlemphe Abiel Ambunda, Fares Katole
Shabalala, Samuel Seqoanjane Barnard, Racquel Bernadine Juanita
Sikhakhane, Ntobeko Bray, Iqbal
Sithole, Simangele Yvette Dharsey, Nuraan
Smith, Hedley Mornay Diphoko, Nathnael Manale
Van Wyk, Willem Sageus Dlamini, Mzokhona Brian
Vilakazi, Philip Madoda Freyer, Franco Marcellino
Wakefield, Reese Brett Gierdien, Qudsiya
Williams, Petro Allan Jacobs, Monean Nelzaan
Kamana, Zukiswa Patience
Zeeman, Vanessa Sharon
Khumalo, Xolile
Konhindi, Michael
Nagraadse Diploma in Leierskapontwikkeling Lennox, Michelle (cum laude)
Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership Development Liedeman, Dymiun Charles (cum laude)
Barnard, Nicolene Makasi, Africa
Bergsteedt, Bryan Jason (cum laude) Manake, Magdaline Kemothwetse Maisaka Galaletsang
Bertolini, Wilbert (cum laude) Manamela, Sarah Manoko
Bock, Mark Ronald (cum laude) Mandla, Thando
Budhram, Natasha (cum laude) Masondo, Sthembiso Robert
Chiloane, Angel Reshoketswe Matlali, Lisebo Confindence
De Beer, Estelle Mkentane, Buhle
Dick, Phindile Khanyisile Mkunjulwa, Khayalethu
Ditsebe, Catherine Mamaila Moloi, Fikile Millicent
Dlamini, Leonard Mfanufikile Mrubata, Sinetemba (cum laude)
Duze, Zolile Mundjele, Elifas Noag Natangwe
Hawker, Travis (cum laude) Muofhe, Anda Millicent
Henry, Patricia (cum laude) Musetsho, Mulanga Lorraine
Koorowlay, Tasneem (cum laude) Mutambara, Tafadzwa
Majundana, Nondwe Muthwa, Bukhosibakhe Protas
Malebo, Ntsoaki Nashima, Etuwete Tulela
Mbikiwa, Fanny Neo (cum laude) Ntombela, Nkosinathi Mluleki
Mokone, Benjamin Parker, Yaseen
Mutilitha, Ngenohasho Imanuel (cum laude) Raats, Wernich (cum laude)
Muyamba, Wendelin Valery Shihungu Rinquest, Abubaker
Nkalitshana, Bhekilanga Davidson Rostoll, David Hendrik
Phiri, Lillian Muchaneta Sangweni, Thembisile Prisca
Ramokone, Lebogang Dinah Sepeng, Percy Naledi
Sedio, Samuel Shatumbu, Johannes-Keddy
Setaka, Malefetsane William Shidhika, Alisa Ndapandula Ndamoniihuna
Setlalentoa, Wendy Ntebaleng Sikhipha, Rendani
Sopitshi, Athenkosi Snyman, Herman Frederick
Stoltz, Liesl (cum laude) Theron, Quinton Jacques
Teleki, Thabiso Theodore Tswane, Ziphozihle
Teta, Thokozile Anela Van As, Lourens Gildenhuys (cum laude)
Ts’Ehlana, Ntone Van der Westhuizen, Johannes Gysbert Christiaan
Van der Walt, Freda (cum laude) Walenga, Helena Tashiya
Van Rooi, Saiya Power Kanuunu Ndeyapo (cum laude) Zwane, Kagiso
Van Straaten, Laurika (cum laude)
Van Wyk, Meredith Lizanne Nagraadse Diploma in Finansiële Beplanning
Viljoen, Talita Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning
Du Toit, Robert
Nagraadse Diploma in Volhoubare Ontwikkeling Hamilton, Nathaneal Mark
Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development Myburgh, Eric
Boitumelo, Kevin Seeletso Robey, Reece Brent
Bopape, Shilela Nhlamulo Schwagele, Jason Alan
Chiume, Melody Tabata, Sandisiwe Balule Silindokuhle
Fick, Wilhelm Liebrecht Waring, Donovan Shaun
Ledwaba, Thabisile Thabang
Marivate, Rirhandzu Anna Nagraadse Diploma in Besigheidsbestuur en
Marzec-Visagie, Joanna -administrasie
McCrindle, Emma Kay (cum laude) Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and
Misbach, Aniqah Administration
Ngcuka, Yandisa Luvuyo
Pama, Ben Melle (cum laude) Bailey, Oswald Simon
Volkwyn, Liza (cum laude) Bath, Sarita
Davids, Jami Leigh
Nagraadse Diploma in Omgewingsbestuur De Wit, Martha Helena
Dini, Lucy Ntombifuthi
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management
Ditlhong, Obitseng Justice
Darries, Shariefah Du Plessis, Karin (cum laude)
Mashina, Emgard Ester Tutsomukumo Du Plessis, Le Riche Oscar (cum laude)
Fortuin, Basil
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Fourie, Flamely Naidoo, Thirushen
Fourie, Michelle Naik, Yogambarum (cum laude)
Govender, Roshini (cum laude) Nghililewanga, Johanna
Herman, Kelvin Henry Nicol, Edward
Hoabeb, Buruxa Rosochacki, Alexander
Hoffman, Derrize Ruckenbrod, Marco (cum laude)
Janse van Vuuren, Deon (cum laude) Schwartz, Ilana
Jansen van Rensburg, Ivan (cum laude) September, Jo-Anne Felicia
Khan, Saood (cum laude) Shimange, Thateng Tsholofelontle
Lamohr, Nicholas Sikombe, Jonathan
Lombard, David Gerhardus (cum laude) Simpson, Brett Millin (cum laude)
Mafenuka, Nokuthula Sweetness Sokaloo, Mohammad Khalid Abdul Raheem
Magongo, Johannes Shetwaadha Soomar, Basheerah
Malatji, Vincent Mmamokidi Tloubatla, Lethabo Mamaphile
Malunga, Kwanda Reuben-Theodore Van der Merwe, Berdine
Marais, Jan-Andre Van Staden-Slabbert, Johannes Migael (cum laude)
Mashifane, Molate Lehlogonolo Geoffrey Vandeyar, Trinisha
McHaffie, Alexander Carswell (cum laude) Vencencie, Wade Adriaan
Mnisi, Motselisi Von Bormann, Tatjana Marie Louise (cum laude)
Mofokeng, Teboho Lebohang Wiegman, Janet (cum laude)
Mohobane, Mapalollo Ithabeleng Wudebwe, Tafadzwa
Mokoena, Lehlohonolo Lucas Haig
Moses, Royston Kyle (cum laude) Nagraadse Diploma in Ontwikkelingsfinansies
Paliso, Busisiwe Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance
Raman, Quinton Pierre (cum laude)
Saungweme, Thulani Tendai Bam, Buntu Skutali
Sewrathan, Reshma Chelopo, Orapeleng
Sihlwayi, Saseka Erastus, Mekondjo Set-Son
Siyanga, Moureen Monde Kumalo, Nkosazana
Smith, David-Dean Magodielo, Modisane Shia Nobantu
Snyman, Jaco Mahlati, Lindelwa Sizakele
Sulleman, Chota Malete, Mary Mmiki
Thaver, Tashia Mesa, Florence Mina
Van der Merwe, Hermanus Steyn (cum laude) Mhlongo, Zakhele Ntandoyenkosi
Van der Merwe-Botha, Grethe Elizabeth (cum laude) Mkhaliphi, Thulani Edmund
Van Staden, Rico Mkhwanazi-Sigege, Sinqumile Nqobani Njongwe
Venter, Hendrik Coenraad Mnomiya, Zibuyile Valentia
Mpikeleli, Siphamandla Sivuyisiwe
Nagraadse Diploma in Toekomsstudie Ngema, Zukiswa Grace
Postgraduate Diploma in Futures Studies Nkomo, Sthembiso
Ntaba Moudienguele, Aurore Jess Maryse
Alli, Tasnim Ntshovula, Anele Hendrick
Bodibe, Neo Matibane (cum laude) Nunda, Pesella Mathias
Botha, Hermanus Johannes Ramothwala, Lebea Phillip
Bowyer, Angela Rose Rantoa, Maphoka
Bruns, Nicola Jo Sonqayi, Belinda Blossom Luleka
Burini, Angela Teleki, Mmule Mpshwe
Chenge Sikolo, Ziyanda Yekanye, Sivenathi
Cook, Davis John (cum laude) Zatjirua, Tuhupa
Du Bazane, Ayn Lauren
Du Preez, Izaan (cum laude) Diploma in Volhoubare Ontwikkeling
Du Toit, Gysbert Petrus (cum laude) Diploma in Sustainable Development
Felder, Rene
Goba, Lwazi Malizole Phumelela Claassen, Maquelon
Grovers, Lester Graeme Conforzi, Alessio Guiseppe
Halton, Caroline Ann (cum laude) Kawana, Anita
Hieckmann, Berniece (cum laude) Mahlalela, Lindelwa Nobukhosi
Hoogenhout, Kathleen Slaai, Jamy-Lee
Janse van Rensburg, Johannes Gerhard (cum laude)
Johnson, Heidi Deidré Diploma in Openbare Verantwoordbaarheid
Kave, Lutho Mlondolozi Diploma in Public Accountability
Kent, Allan James (cum laude)
Khan, Afsana Cummings, Rushda
Khunoana, Enock Nchaupe Nase, Babalwa Ernestine
King, Linda Ruth (cum laude)
Leviton, Alan Adrian (cum laude) Gevorderde Diploma in Openbare Verantwoordbaarheid
Lizwe, Mbulelo Quinton Advanced Diploma in Public Accountability
Madlopha, Sybil
Bongoza, Abedniko
Matthys, Cindy-Lee
Mncube, Ntando Bongumenzi Sakhile
Mckie, Alison (cum laude)
Mohalanyane, Refiloe
Mdleleni, Pumzo
Mokapane, Nobuntu
Mngomezulu, Tiisetso (cum laude)
Mthombeni, Monwabisi Moses
Monahan, Jillian Barbara
Mongale, Refilwe Mongale
Mwaura, Natasha Esther Nguhi
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Stellenbosch University Alumni

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degree, you form part of the alumni community and Stellenbosch University remains your
intellectual home. The Alumni Relations Office believes the success of a university depends
greatly on the participation of its alumni, therefore we strive to keep you connected to your alma
mater long after the euphoria of obtaining your qualification/s has died down.
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verwerf het, vorm jy deel van die alumni-gemeenskap van jou universiteit en bly die Universit
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Graduation Ceremonies Gradeplegtighede

4 April - 7 April 4 April - 7 April

Our Vision 2040

Beste Matie Dear Matie

Rektor en Visekanselier | Rector and Vice-Chancellor

Voorsitter van die Raad | Chairperson of Council

Uitvoerende Bedryfshoof | Chief Operating Officer

Viserektor (Sosiale Impak, Transformasie en Personeel)

Viserektor (Leer en Onderrig) | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching)

Viserektor (Navorsing, Innovasie en Nagraadse Studies)

Viserektor (Strategie, Globale en Korporatiewe Sake)

Daar is vele maniere om in kontak te bly.

Sluit aan by Maties Connect

Wees deel van ’n Alumnihub

I-Matie ngalo Lonk’ ixesha

Zininzi iindlela zokuhlala uqhagamshelekile.

2. 4 April 2022 (13:00)

3. 5 April 2022 (09:00)

4. 5 April 2022 (13:00)

5. 5 April 2022 (17:00)

6. 6 April 2022 (09:00)

Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe | Faculty of Science 57

7. 6 April 2022 (13:00)

9. 7 April 2022 (09:00)

10. 7 April 2022 (13:00)

11. 7 April 2022 (17:00)

Krygskunde Military Science

4 April 2022 - 09:00 4 April 2022 - 09:00

DOKTORALE KWALIFIKASIES | DOCTORAL QUALIFICATIONS

DOKTOR IN DIE WYSBEGEERTE

BESTER, Marianne (Curriculum Studies) MARALACK, John Lourens (Curriculum Studies)

DOKTORALE KWALIFIKASIES | DOCTORAL QUALIFICATIONS

DOKTOR IN DIE WYSBEGEERTE

CHILONGOZI, Mwawi Nyirenda (Practical Theology) KIM, Kijoong (Systematic Theology)

DOKTORALE KWALIFIKASIE | DOCTORAL QUALIFICATION

DOKTOR IN DIE WYSBEGEERTE

ANDER KWALIFIKASIES | OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Magister in die Wysbegeerte Kalimashe, Nombongo

Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Opvoedkunde in

Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Opvoedkunde in

Nagraadse Onderwyssertifikaat in Verdereonderwys- en

ANDER KWALIFIKASIES | OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Magister in die Wysbegeerte

Nagraadse Diploma in Teologie

ANDER KWALIFIKASIES | OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Magister in die Krygskunde

Honneurs-Baccalaureus in die Krygskunde

Baccalaureus in die Krygskunde

4 April 2022 - 13:00 4 April 2022 - 13:00

DOKTORALE KWALIFIKASIES | DOCTORAL QUALIFICATIONS

DOKTOR IN DIE WYSBEGEERTE ATKINSON, Jonathan (Soil Science)

DE BEER, Tarryn (Horticultural Science) Development of a national-level invasive alien plant

Supervisor: Dr EM Crouch MAKATINI, Gugulethu Joy (Plant Pathology)

ANDER KWALIFIKASIES | OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Magister in die Natuurwetenskappe Magister in die Natuurwetenskappe in Bosbou- en

Baccalaureus in die Natuurwetenskappe in

5 April 2022 - 09:00 5 April 2022 - 09:00

DOKTORALE KWALIFIKASIES | DOCTORAL QUALIFICATIONS

DOKTOR IN DIE REGSGELEERDHEID

DE VILLIERS, Cecile (Mercantile Law) MWESIGWA, Peter (Public Law)

MAHOMEDY, Sameera (Public Law)

ANDER KWALIFIKASIES | OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Magister in die Regsgeleerdheid Cloete, Anastacia Megan

Postal address: Posadres: