Today marks an extraordinary moment as you turn the page to a brand new chapter in your life story. This day is a celebration of your hard work, resilience, and the unwavering determination that has brought you to this proud milestone. Watching you cross the stage is the highlight of our academic year, and a wonderful tribute to your perseverance.
Pursuing an academic journey is never easy – it takes discipline, grit, and a steadfast commitment to your dreams. From the very moment you earned your place at CPUT (a university that receives over half a million applications each year) you have demonstrated that you have what it takes to succeed. However, this achievement is not yours alone, it is shared with your family, friends, spouses, and children. They have cheered you on, supported you through late nights and early mornings, and never stopped believing in your potential. Let the joyful celebrations in this hall echo the collective pride felt by everyone who has been part of your journey.
BOODSKAP VAN DIE VISEKANSELIER
Vandag word gekenmerk deur ‘n buitengewone oomblik soos elkeen wat gradueer die bladsy omblaai na die begin van ‘n nuwe hoofstuk in julle lewensverhale. Hierdie geleentheid vier julle harde werk, toewyding en volharding. Om te aanskou hoe julle grade ontvang, is die perfekte hoogtepunt van ons akademiese jaar, en getuig van julle vermoë om te volhard.
Die reis om by ‘n universiteit te studeer, is nooit maklik nie, en verg dissipline sowel as veerkragtigheid. Julle het uitstaande toewyding gedemonstreer deur koers te hou en in die toekoms te belê. Hierdie vasbeslote ingesteldheid het sigbaar geword die
oomblik toe elkeen van julle by KSUT – ‘n institusie met jaarliks meer as ‘n halwe miljoen aansoeke – aanvaar is. Hierdie prestasie behoort nie net aan julle nie, maar word gedeel deur die familie-lede, ouers, wederhelftes en kinders wat julle deurlopend ondersteun het. Mag die uitbundige toejuiging wat hierdie saal vul, ons herinner aan hierdie kollektiewe trots van almal wat deel was van julle reis.
Hierdie jaar se reeks gradeplegtighede is besonder betekenisvol, aangesien ons ‘n Ere-doktersgraad toeken aan die uittredende Kommissaris van die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens, Edward Kieswetter. Hy is
This year’s graduation series is especially meaningful as we award an Honorary Doctorate to the outgoing Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service, Edward Kieswetter. He is one of our very own alumni, and his remarkable career is a shining example of where a CPUT education can lead.
As CPUT approaches its 21-year milestone, we encourage you to stay connected, whether through the Convocation, mentoring, or creating opportunities for future students. Remember, learning is a lifelong endeavour, and today is only the beginning.
Vice-Chancellor
Prof Chris Nhlapo
een van ons eie alumni. Sy merkwaardige loopbaan is ‘n skitterende voorbeeld na waar ‘n KSUT-opleiding mens kan neem.
Terwyl KSUT se 21-jaar mylpaal nader, moedig ons julle aan om betrokke te bly aan die hand van formele strukture soos die Konvokasie, as mentore op te tree, of toekomstige gegradueerdes te ondersteun deur middel van werksgeleenthede. Ten slotte, onthou dat ‘n lewenslange leerproses die sleutel is tot volhoubare sukses –vandag is net die begin.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this book; however, the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
Alles moontlik is gedoen om seker te maak dat die inligting in hierdie boek korrek is. Die Universiteit behou hom egter die reg voor om te eniger tyd, indien die omstandighede dit vereis, veranderinge aan enige van die gepubliseerde besonderhede aan te bring.
The final published versions of the Autumn Graduation 2026 booklets can be found on the CPUT website at: https://www.cput.ac.za/student/quick-links/graduation/graduation-programme
UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
BALKARAN, R (Prof), D. P Admin
BANGISO, A (Mr), SRC Secretary General
CULLINAN, PM (Mr), MA
DONDASHE, N (Ms), BCom Hons, IndPsy
FAKU, S (Mr), MSc
FISA, S (Mr), MBA
GELA, L (Mr), SRC President
GROENEWALD, L (Dr), PhD
GUMBI, D (Mr), LLM; MBA
KRISHNAMURTHY, S (Prof), PhD
MAHARAJ, S (Mr), CA (SA)
MAPENA, WL (Dr), PhD
MAPUKATA, I (Mr), BTech
MASHWANYELA, C (Mr), MTech
MATIWANE, S (Mr), Hons, MBA
UNIVERSITY OFFICE BEARERS
CHANCELLOR
FIGAJI, B (Prof), DLitt; DEd
CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
GUMBI, D (Mr), LLM
VICE-CHANCELLOR
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
FACULTY DEANS
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
KIOKO, J (Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MAKHITHA, K (Prof), PhD
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: LEARNING AND TEACHING
BALKARAN, R (Prof), D. P Admin
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
SHELDON, M (Prof), DTech
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: OPERATIONS
HAY-SWEMMER, H (Prof), PhD (Acting)
McMAHON, I (Mr), NSC
NGQONDI, T (Prof), PhD
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
RAJI, A (A/Prof), PhD
SCHREUDER, BK (Mr), MEd
VABAZA-MVANDABA, A (Ms), CA (SA)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
HAY-SWEMMER, H (Prof), PhD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: FINANCE
DACA, M (Mr), CA (SA)
REGISTRAR
MASALA, PP (Dr), PhD
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
MJI, A (Prof), DEd
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
RAMSUROOP, S (Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
BROOKS, N (A/Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
NGQONDI, T (Prof), PhD
The audience is requested to stand while the academic procession enters and leaves the hall.
Volgorde van verrigtinge
Die gehoor word versoek om te staan terwyl die akademiese prosessie die saal binnekom en verlaat.
THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
09:00 CEREMONY
DIPLOMA
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ABRAHAMS, Aqeelah
BEUKES, Daylon Lloyd
BHOODIA, Vishal
BUTHELEZI, Njabulo
CARELSE, Matthew
CELE, Mpilo
CHILOANE, Gled Falethu
CUNANGA, Evander
DAFETI, Anathi
DEBENGU, Sibusiso
DINGALUBALA, Ayabonga
DINTWE, Kelebogile
DLAMINI, Vangile Elsie
DUBE, Neliswa
DUKA, Mandilakhe *
DUMAPHI, Yibanam
FALENI, Odwa
FORCHU, Yonzoua Sarah
FREDERICKS, Yoric **
FUNDA, Simbulele
FUNYUFUNYU, Phophi
GABAYI, Alutha
GAMA, Keith Chikalimba
GXAMTHWANA, Zizibele
HENDRICKS, Crescentia Dianne
JITANA, Siphenkosi
JOBE, Shamayne
KANZI, Siphosethu
KETANI, Sakhe
KGARE, Tshegofatso
KHABULI, Ntsoaki Augustina
KHOZA, Lebone Judy
KHUMALO, Nqobile Daniel
KHWELE, Avelile
KOLISI, Onela
KOMANISI, Sinovuyo
KULA, Bongile
LEPHEANA, Kabelo *
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES
LUTZELER, Wian **
MABUNDA, Masungulo Aubrey
MADIAKA, Raindy Mpiana
MADINGWANA, Kabelo Mokgwelepe
MAGATYA, Afika
MAGUBANE, Sihawu Samkelo
MAHLABA, Philani
MAHLANGU, Lindo Urie
MAHLONTLO, Nkanyiso
MAJIJA, Tandolwetu
MAKILINGWANA, Siseko
MAKUPULA, Zukhanye
MAKWEA, Mohau
MALATJI, Tebogo
MANGALA, Azola
MANGAMELI, Siyabonga
MANI, Siyamamnkela
MARISHANE, Witnes
MATEZA, Ondela
MATYENI, Luyanda
MAVHUNGU, Seun
MAZWAYI, Liyema
MBADULI, Hlumela
MBALO, Mivuyo
MBATHA, Nondumiso Ayanda
MBELE, Manini Magret
MBHOKHWE, Sibabalwe
MBUKUQU, Axolile
MERIRI, Vhonani Eunice
MFANA, Siphesihle
MFUTHWANA, Sphiwe
MHLANGANISO, Zesipho
MKHIZE, Jabulisile
MKHOSANA, Zola
MKHWANAZI, Ntokozo Alex
MLISA, Thanduxolo
MODIMOENG, Thabang
MOGONEDIWA, Hozania Petronella
MOGOSI, Neo
MOHLOMI, Olwethu
MOKOENA, Thamsanqa
MOKWENA, Muzi
MOLONGOANA, Kutlwisiso
MOLOSI, Azaxole
MORENA, Lovejoy Paballo
MPAKANE, Blessing
MPETE, Lesego
MRWEBI, Mila
MTAMBO, Thandeka
MTHANYANA, Siphiwesihle
MTHWALO, Emihle
MTSHALI, Sesandile Ayanda *
MTSHEMLA, Qhama
MUDUGWE, Rofhiwa
MUNTSWU, Rolivhuwa
MVELAKUBI, Kamva Oluhle
MZINYATHI, Esihle
NCAPHAYI, Asalinto
NCEDE, Jabulile
NDHLOVU, Morell Ntshembo
NDLOVU, Prayer
NEMUKULA, Dakalo Asakhe
NETSHIA, Wendy Rofhiwa
NGEDLE, Ntlahla
NGOMANE, Mthobisi Martin
NGQANJI, Mzukisi
NGUBANE, Zamani Anele
NGUTYANA, Athule
NGWELE, Anga
NGWENYA, Smangaliso Thulane
NKOSANA, Odwa
NKOSI, Nomfundo Beuaty
NKOSI, Siphosihle
NKOSI, Siseko
NKOSI, Siyabonga
NKUNA, Chris Mabutane
NONJEZI, Khanyisile
NONKENYANA, Xolelwa
NONKEVU, Thabo
NONKOSANA, Asenathi
NTAMNETYE, Luxolo
NTAZINI, Elona
NTIPE, Lerato
NTLEKI, Tshepiso
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
NTOZAKHE, Onele
NTULI, Anele Luyanda
NTULI, Mxolisi
NUNU, Uluthando Lithalethu
NXOZI, Sikhuselo
NYOKA, Asemahle
NYONI, Siyabonga Blessing Sandile
OLIPHANT, Iviwe
OZAKPOLOR, Noel
PATHANE, Zininzi
PETROS, Simamkele
PETU, Keamogetse
PLATO, Aidan
POTSANE, Thapelo Embroce
QASANA, Lonke
RAKANANG, Ketshepileone
RAMAGALELA, Masale Success
RAMOTHAKGA, Khomotso Bridget
RIXANA, Yibanathi
ROLOM, Lusanele Jean
ROOINEK, Valentia
SALELA, Mihle
SATHEKGE, Ramataisa
SEKHOSANA, Khethelo
SHUNGUBE, Praise
SIBANYONI, Manqoba Siyabonga
SIBINDI, Komino Aliano
SIMELANE, Sthembiso Fortune Daniel
SINDI, Andisiwe
SINGAMA, Zusange
SITHOLE, Nelusi
SITSHEKE, Ongezwa
SOGA, Mashekana
TAFENI, Buhlebenkosi Sonwabile
Sinothando
TALIWE, Lihle
TEMBO, Remoneilwe Mercy
THOMAS, Estymonia
TSHAYA, Asive
TSOLO, Keketso Lawrance
XAKATHA, Litha
ZIFO, Khanyisa
ZIKOLO, Lizalise
ZITHA, Gertrude Ntombifuthi
ZONYANA, Siphosethu
ZULU, Sibusisiwe Londiwe
ZUNGU, Masenzokuhle Lunathi
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
BEMBE, Sifiso Steven
BENNETT, Cassidy Keaton
BIZANI, Osphesona
BOLILITYE, Asibone
BOLITYE, Sesona
BUKWANA, Anelihle
DLAMINI, Lilitha
DLAMINI, Thamsanqa Emmanuel
DLATU, Lukho
DU PLESSIS, Siphesihle Shaun
DYOSINI, Akho
FANISO, Simthandile
GAETSEWE, Karabo
GONYONGO, Lisakhanya
GQEBA, Zinzi
GULE, Amanda
HADEBE, Phumlani Emmanuel
JAFFER, Zubayr
KING, Elzaan
KOOPMAN, Angela Nombulelo
MABASO, Usizwile Sthokozile
MABUZA, Enough Sibusiso
MADASA, Ntombizine Marilyn
MADLOKAZI, Amandla
MAGABA, Rebaone
MAHLANGU, Philistus Wandile Thobile
MAHLANGU, Vusile Nkosinathi Sandile
MAKUA, Nandi Kgomotso
MAKUA, Thato Jacobus
MAKUDUWELE, Elias Shellboy
MASALA, Rinae Joseph
MASHILO, Thabang
MATJOMANE, Mahlatse Skitla
MBATHA, Lifa
MBELESI, Linamandla
MGADI, Linamandla Linah
MJINDI, Inathi
MKHIZE, Sinqobile Nwabisa
MNGUNI, Esihle
MOLOTJA, Katleho
MSIMANGA, Dipolelo
MTHETHWA, Luyanda Faith
MUSAPHA, Fanelo Ethen
MVUNGUSE, Qaqambile
NDABA, Sinqobile
NDLOVU, Express
NENZHELELE, Litshani Witness
NGCOBO, Noluthando Precious
NGCONGO, Sanelisiwe
NIKANI, Lichumile
NKOSI, Nothando Gift
NOGAYA, Balisa
NTSONG, Ashley Dikgetho
QASANA, Asavela
QEZU, Lutho Simanye
RATSIBE, Lathitha Sange
RIKHOTSO, Nkhinkhi Pleasure
SENYE, Molebogeng
SIBAMBA, Percy
SIGINGQI, Sisipho
SITHOLE, Sipho Samukelo
SOPEKISI, Avumile
TYINGWA, Lihle
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
BILANKULU, Malwandla Brendon
MALULEKE, Malwandla Fiona
MARISHANE, Mmagokgwale Emly Michell
MATSANE, Abhednigo
MATSHOMO, Thama
MURHABAZI, Ganywamulume Guilain
SIBIYA, Qinisile
TADERERA, Kudakwashe Wilson
THEMBA, Kgaugelo John
TSHAVHUNGWE, Tshibvumo Matheus
QUALITY
ADALETE, Godwin Eyram
BAKAQANA, Sibongile
BALOYI, Tebogo Mfihlo
BANDA, Arthur Vuyo
BEKENTLA, Zinza
BELEBESI, Naledi Grace
BENTSHU, Ziyanda
BONGOZA, Phila
BONTSA, Viwe
BUDELI, Fulufelani Benedict
CLAASSEN, Margereth
DANIELS, Kemdiah **
DAVIDS, Liesl Shirley
DWEZA, Khuthala
FATA, Sivuyise
FETUMANI, Funyanwa
FLORENCE, Lauren Elizabeth
FORTUIN, Nicole Marilyn
GELA, Zingaphi
GWANYA, Khanyiso
GWEGWE, Asanda
HELESHE, Zizo
HLATSHANENI, Lusapho Xolile Odwa
HODINI, Phelisa
JELE, Lusanda
KENHAGHO NSANDJO, Dorette
KHAHLELA, Yanelisa
KHOTSHIMANI, Unathi
KOMANISI, Phumza
LAMEYER, Lameez *
MABUZA, Anele Agrineth
MAJUBANE, Sinazo
MAPHOSA, Senzo Silvester
MASEKO, Sanelisiwe
MASI, Luyolo
MATAFENI, Sinothando Mbongeni
MATLOGA, Karabo Lydi Perseverance
MAZWI, Sikelwa
MBANE, Noluvuyo Alicia
MBANE, Sisipho Ndileka
MBEDU, Mfundo
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
MBHABHAMA, Funiwe
MERCUUR, Lindon Francois
MESATYWA, Bonani
MLAMBO, Sikhumbuzo Vincent
MNYAKA, Bongiwe
MOHENG, Nathan Yuhl
MOMBA, Sisipho
MOYA, Nangamso
MTSHEMLA, Zintle Crician
MVOTYO, Sinesipho
MVUMVU, Simbonile
NGANI, Yandisa
NJOVANE, Luvo
NKOSI, Sandile
NOBOMVU, Hlela
NOMQUPU, Pozisa Charity
NTABENI, Limpho Alocia
NTLIZIYWANA, Sinothando
NTWANAMBI, Siyasanga
NYEPHISO, Zizo
NYIMBINYA, Sibongile
OPHELIE, Inga Shako
PETER, Yolanda
PINZI, Yamkela
PIYO, Siyasanga
PUREN, Kirchleigh Reeze
QOMFO, Sibabalwe Yolula Zinathi
QOTOYI, Inathi Lucia
RALA, Siyazoyisa
RAMUIMA, Africa
SAM, Nandipha Linamandla
SANDE, Promesse Tenfuma
SANGOVANA, Bathandwa
SIGQUKA, Luntu
SIKHWEBU, Athenkosi
SISILANA, Phuthuma
SITHOLE, Ntshuxeko
SOLO, Xolelwa
THANDABANTU, Aluvuyo
TSHAMANO, Azwihangwisi Caroline
TSHAYISA, Sisipho
TUNGU, Aphiwe
VOKWANA, Qaqamba Mbali
XELITHOLE, Zizile
XUBA, Yanela
BACHELOR
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL
BIZELA, Aphelele
BLAAI, Solam
BOOI, Anathi
BUTHELEZI, Samkelo Mbulelo Banele
CANHAM, Crispin Harry
CANHAM, Pascal Andrew
DLAMINI, Sinenhlanhla Happiness
DYABHAZA, Lilitha
DYOLIDANE, Asemahle
FILLIS, Dale Carl
GAQELO, Chulumanco
GOLOZELENI, Bukho
GOPE, Asive Faith
GQOLIWE, Buhle
GWELE, Esi
HAKASTU, Asavela
HLONGWANI, Tiyani Succeed
JACK, Eva Kholiswa
JAMDA, Azola
JARA, Lusanda Siphokazi
KALENGA, Tshimankinda Jean-Marc
KALIMASHE, Qhama
KALWANI, Kona Vanessa
KAMA, Zikhona
KHILI, Lihle
KHOAPI, Esakhe
KHOZA, Nkosingiphile Maxwell
KHUMALO, Thabani Teargas
KUTULE, Sive
LABUSCHAGNE, Kian Heath
LAYITI, Somilangaye
LEGWABE, Fortunate Unathi Naledi
LOKWE, Sikelela
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
LUKANKA, Johnny Bin Muganza
LUZIPO, Ntsindiso
MABIZA, Athembele
MACHACHA, Promise
MADJOUCHE DJOMAHA, Georges
Anaick Sandy
MAGEDI, Selaledi Lesego
MAJOVA, Bonke
MAKALA, Yonela
MAKANATLENG, Thabiso Jonny
MAKINE, Selahle Kgaludi Elias
MAMETJA, Melvin
MANUEL, Madolino Zeferino
MAREDA, Gundo Aweth
MASEKO, Hopewell Sinakokonke
MASVIKENI, Keith Warren
MATEBULA, Lindelwa Siyanda
MATHENJWA, Tholinhlanhla
MATHOSI, Ntsoaki Josephine
MATLHARE, Oratile Ofentse Khumo
Neilamond
MBEWU, Mahle
MBHELE, Sandile
MBOTSHWA, Sesihle
MBOWANE, Lufuno
MFOKAZI, Anga
MKIZE, Amahle
MKOSANA, Gcobisisile
MKOSANA, Sikelela
MKOSANA, Songezo
MLOMBO, Siboniso Clivance
MNISI, Thandiwe Promise
MODUPE, Lerato Beverly
MOLEFE, Bonolo Bradley
MONGWANE, Sibusiso
MORABE, Gift Lani
MOSEKI, Thato Kamogelo
MOSIMANE, Mmoloki
MOTAUNG, Lebohang Matumo
Joanne
MPHIGALALE, Mudzimuunarine
MSIBI, Skhumbuzo Fortune
MTELEKISO, Kwezi
MTHOMBENI, Gift Rethabile
MTHOMBENI, Innocent Mthandazo
MTSHOTSHISA, Zikhona
MULEYA, Nditsheni
NCINDI, Siyanda
NDLUNGWANA, Bandile
NDULI, Thembalethu
NDZENDZE, Koko
NGANTWENI, Sibabalwe Lucas
NGESI, Lihlomelo Thando
NGIDI, Nqobile
NGUBANE, Zithobe
NGWABENI, Liyema
NOTWABAZA, Aseza Shaun
NQUMA, Luvuyo
NQWENISO, Lusizo
NTLANGULA, Afikile
NWEBA, Ayabulela
ORIAKU, Joshua Chukwuemeka
PHEFO, Refiloe
PHOPLONKER, Fuzail Ahmed
PLAATJIES, Andy David-Henry
PLESSIE, Anda
PUMLOMO, Ayakha
QHIBI, Mguyo Given
RABORIFI, Lebogang Benny
RAMUHUYU, Thendo Macdon
RATSHITALI, Vhuhwavho
SAMBO, Dictator Sibongumusa
SETE, William Mahule
SIBUTA, Nosipiwo
SIDLABANE, Sibongile
SITSHA, Sifiso
SOMAZEMBE, Ntokozo
SONGCA, Okuhle
SYLVESTER, Ashwarodene
TARENTAAL, Matthew Alex
THOBA, Emmanuel Yolo
TIKI, Avumile
TITI, Elengemoke
TOMI, Sinesipho
TSHABE, Azola
TSHAZI, Mlamli
TSHIBANGU, Maxime Ngeleka
TSHIVHASE, Odaho Murendeni
TUNZANA, Chuma
VAN DER MERWE, Eduard
VAN ROOYEN, Ethan John George
VAN ZYL, Hannes Arend
WILLIAMS, Jordan Fraser
WYNGAARDT, Grant Jason
XOKO, Lubanzi
XULU, Fanelesibonge Awande
ZILIMBOLA, Sive
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
BILIBANA, Lisolethu
BOOI, Vusumzi
DUNGAYEZI, Yamkela
FODO, Sihle
KHOSA, Hlulani Vanessa
LAMBANE, Shiluva
MAKALIMA, Kanyiso
MAKHURA, Noko Terry
MPEMBA, Sisipo
MPHEPHU, Fhulufhelo
PETROS, Kuhle
RUBUSANA, Sivuyile
SHEPPERSON, Franklin Matthew O’Brien
SIBANYONI, Busisiwe Namsiza
TROMP, Clyde
VALOYI, Sibongile Saxon
ZUMA, Pumeza Lungelwa Janet
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
BACHELOR HONOURS
ELECTRICAL
CAPUKE, Ayanda
DOVE, Ebrahim
HLATI, Khanyisa
ISAACS, Mog Akeem
JWENTE, Likhanyise
KRIEL, Ayyoob Nizaammuddeen
MABUNDA, Hendrick Kabelo
MAGAM, Pholani
MAGUESSI TCHONKO, Adrienne
MAKHATHINI, Simphiwe Simiso
MDIVASI, Samkele
MFIKA, Joyce Biboy
MONAKALI, Esetu
MOSHESH, Athandile
MTHEMBU, Lindani Ntokozo
MTOBHO, Amahle
MULAUDZI, Lesedi
NCOKOTO, Karabo
NOMPETSHENI, Yamkela
SEHATA, Labe Khuthatso
ZULU, Nobetshilo
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MBANJWA, Sibonelo Lucky-Boy
Title: Development of wind farm integrated BESS to mitigate the variability of power generation
Supervisor: Dr MES Mnguni
TSHINAVHE, Ntanganedzeni
Title: Improvement of power plant controller design for emergency reserve services
Supervisors: Mr M Ratshitanga; Dr N Tshemese-Mvundaba; Mr M Mditshwa
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: SMART GRID
GCELU, Yongama
Title: The integration of a wind farm through IEC 61850 standard-based protection in smart grids
Supervisor: Dr MES Mnguni
SOLANI, Thulani
Title: Smart monitoring of low voltage networks to combat illegal power connections
Supervisors: Dr C Kriger; Dr YD Mfoumboulou
ENERGY
MAKAULA, Phumezile Kwanda
Title: IEC 61850-based substations methodologies evaluation and advancement for improved transformer protection and power system security
Supervisors: Prof AK Raji; Dr MES Mnguni
MKOSANA, Lutho
Title: Implementation of ISO 50001:2018 energy management systems in steelwork manufacturing
Supervisors: Dr A Almaktoof; Prof ML Adonis
VENTURA, Terence Robert
Title: Development of monitoring systems for aged distribution transformers with smart metering
Supervisors: Prof MTE Kahn; Dr J Kamanzi
SATELLITE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS
WAIT, Ibraheem Gerhard Adriaan
Title: Design of a shielded turntable with reduced radiated emissions for EMC and antenna testing applications
Supervisors: Prof V Balyan; Dr G Widd
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
BOUWER, Shaune Deon
Title: Analysing the impact of remote work on performance outcome in South Africa’s engineering industry Supervisor: Prof BC Swartz
MATLAKALA, Resego Thabiso
Title: Exploring barriers and strategies for the adoption of industry X.0 technologies in Civil Engineering consulting
Supervisors: Prof B Yan; Mr MG Monzambe; Dr R Muvunzi
MKOKA, Msawenkosi
Title: An approach to the management of road deterioration on national route 12 between Beaufort West and Klaarstroom, Western Cape, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof BC Swartz
QUALITY
CORNELIUS, Robyn **
Title: Enhancing quality management through semi-automation and digital integration for solar energy solutions
Supervisor: Prof B Yan
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MAKOSSO, Thomas Lionel
Title: Faults detection and classification for grid connected PV system using deep learning methods
Supervisors: Dr A Almaktoof; Prof K Aboalez
MBANGENI, Litha
Title: Decomposition coordinating method for the solution of a multiarea power system dynamic optimisation problem incorporating distributed generation sources
Supervisor: Prof S Krishnamurthy
MOJELA, Makhetsi Flora
Title: Planning and optimisation of the renewable-energy-based microgrid for rural electrification
Supervisor: Prof S Krishnamurthy
MPAKA, Abuyile
Title: PSO method for optimising the demand side management system for peak clipping and load shifting
Supervisor: Prof S Krishnamurthy
ZENTANI, Ahmed Taher Ahmed
Title: Design and implementation of a DC Fast Charging System for electric vehicles
Supervisors: Dr A Almaktoof; Prof MTE Kahn
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
THOMAS
LIONEL MAKOSSO
Master of Engineering in Energy SUPERVISOR
Dr Ali Almaktoof
CO-SUPERVISOR
Prof Khaled Aboalez
TITLE: FAULTS DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION FOR GRID CONNECTED PV SYSTEM USING DEEP LEARNING METHODS
This research develops an intelligent method for detecting and classifying faults in a 200 kW grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system using Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) deep learning networks. By analysing voltage and current time-series data, the proposed model accurately identifies critical short-circuit faults, including singleline-to-ground, line-to-line, and three-phase faults. The study demonstrates that the LSTM-based approach significantly improves fault detection accuracy, speed, and reliability compared with conventional techniques. The work contributes to enhancing the monitoring, protection, and operational stability of renewable energy systems integrated into modern power grids. The scientific contribution of this research is evidenced by three publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, a book chapter, and a conference paper.
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
LITHA MBANGENI
Master of Science: Electrical Engineering; MTech in Electrical Engineering
SUPERVISOR
Prof Senthil Krishnamurthy
TITLE: DECOMPOSITION COORDINATING METHOD FOR THE SOLUTION OF A MULTI-AREA POWER SYSTEM DYNAMIC OPTIMISATION PROBLEM INCORPORATING DISTRIBUTED GENERATION SOURCES
The research investigates the optimal coordination of wind and coal-fired thermal generation in single- and multi-area power systems, with direct relevance to Eskom’s dispatch operations. A rigorous Wind–Thermal Economic Emission Dispatch (WEED) model is developed that incorporates fuel cost, emission constraints, generator limits, and ramp-rate restrictions. The formulation is extended to a multi-area Wind–Thermal Economic Dispatch (WTED) framework that includes tie-line constraints and inter-area power exchange, reflecting South Africa’s geographically dispersed wind and coal resources. Two optimization approaches are implemented: the classical Lagrange Multiplier method and the metaheuristic Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) technique. MATLAB-based software for economic dispatch has been developed, including a decomposition strategy to enhance scalability for large systems. Validation on IEEE benchmark networks demonstrates accuracy, robustness, and computational efficiency. The proposed framework supports cost-effective, lower-emission dispatch while maintaining grid reliability in high wind-penetration, coal-dominated power systems. This work is published in a Q1 DHET-accredited journal, with two additional papers currently under review in Elsevier journals.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MAKHETSI FLORA MOJELA
MTech: Electrical
Engineering SUPERVISOR Prof Senthil Krishnamurthy
TITLE: PLANNING AND OPTIMISATION OF THE RENEWABLE-ENERGY-BASED MICRO-GRID FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
The research addresses a pressing industry need: delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to rural and underserved communities where grid extension is technically difficult and financially not viable. Regulators and Independant Power Producers (IPPs) are driving the shift toward decentralised, micro-grid-based renewable energy systems, establishing them as a pivotal strategy for scalable and sustainable rural electrification. The candidate developed an industry-oriented planning and optimisation framework that integrates technical design parameters, lifecycle cost analysis, and operational performance metrics to deliver implementable, financially viable micro-grid configurations.
A key strength of the work is that it developed Linear Programming models and metaheuristics, including Grey Wolf Optimisation and the Dynamic Arithmetic Optimisation Algorithms for a micro-grid system for rural electrification. The framework improves computational efficiency, solution robustness, and optimal resource sizing. Simulation results show reduced capital and operating costs, and improved system reliability. The research provides practical decision-support tools for utilities, IPPs, engineers, and policymakers advancing sustainable rural electrification. The DEng work has produced one international journal publication, one conference paper, and one journal article under review.
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ABUYILE MPAKA
Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering SUPERVISOR
Prof Senthil Krishnamurthy
TITLE: PSO METHOD FOR OPTIMISING THE DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PEAK CLIPPING AND LOAD
SHIFTING
Mr Abuyile Mpaka’s Doctor of Engineering (DEng) research demonstrates strong industry relevance by developing advanced data-driven Demand Side Management (DSM) frameworks that integrate metaheuristic optimisation with predictive modelling to deliver flexible, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions. The hybrid PSO–Machine Learning-informed prediction model improved short-term load-forecasting accuracy and optimised power dispatch under dynamic tariff structures, significantly enhancing industrial load management across municipalities in the Western Cape through intelligent load-clipping and load shifting strategies. Further advancement was achieved through a Grey Wolf Optimizer-based DSM framework applied to utility consumption data in Paarl, resulting in an 18,5% reduction in peak demand and a 9,7% reduction in utility bills, outperforming conventional and hybrid approaches in robustness and convergence speed. The structured DSM–Barber Optimisation Algorithm architecture further demonstrated scalability across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, strengthening South Africa’s energy resilience and sustainability. The doctoral work has produced two DHET-accredited journal publications, and one conference paper, with two further manuscripts under review in leading journals published by Elsevier and Springer Nature.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
AHMED TAHER AHMED ZENTANI
Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering SUPERVISOR
Dr Ali Almaktoof
CO-SUPERVISOR
Prof Mohamed Tariq Ekeramodien Kahn
TITLE: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DC FAST CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
This doctoral research advances sustainable fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles through the design and evaluation of an off-board DC fast-charging system integrated with a photovoltaic (PV)-tied grid. The study employs advanced power electronic converters and intelligent control strategies to ensure stable operation, efficient energy transfer, and enhanced power quality. The proposed system was rigorously modelled and validated under diverse operating conditions, demonstrating high efficiency, operational reliability, and suitability for next-generation renewable energy-supported electric vehicle charging networks. The research produced four peer-reviewed publications in reputable international venues, including two articles in high-impact journals – Energy Science & Engineering and Applied Sciences – and two papers presented at IEEE international conferences, reflecting a strong contribution to electric vehicle fast-charging and sustainable energy systems.
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14:00 CEREMONY
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ADAMS, Imaan
AKIEMDIEN, Mogamat Uzayr
ALEXANDER, Raashidah
BAFRANGA, Emmie Lembe
BEZUIDENHOUT, Jannick Lluwayden Ainsley
CHAMANE, Athi-Ayabonga
CHIRWA, Sibahle
DANIELS, Linley Michail
DIBELA, Bulela
DIPHOKO, Koketso
DLAYEDWA, Onesimo
DLOMO, Anganati Sandra
DOLO, Kamvelihle
DUKUMBANA, Sisipho
DYANI, Zoleka Belucia
GQALAQHA, Lathitha
GQIBITOLE, Liso
GQOMO, Lithemba
GULWA, Siphokazi
GUMEDE, Mkhuleko
GWEBANI, Mihlali
GXALABA, Sowezwa
HLAHANE, Karabo Ofentse
HLATSHWAYO, Sinethemba Fortune
JACOB, Obakhe
JANUARY, Farzanah
JIM, Olwethu
KEKANE, Bandile
KELEPU, Olwethu
KEPE, Lihlumelo
KGASAGO, Tumelo
KOLOTI, Bonolo Hope
KROUKAMP, Mickyle Wayne
KUNENE, Fortunate Leah
LEBEYA, Risyna Bright
LECHOLO, Monthati Khumo
LETSABA, Naledi
LEVENDAL, Adin Edward
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LICHAKANE, Refilwe Veronica
LUBHELWANA, Ntsikelelo
MABOTJA, Phetolo Lenedge
MACLAINE, Thato
MADLAVANA, Anathi Portia
MAEBELA, Karabo
MAENZANISE, Tafadzwa
MAGOCOBA, Zimkitha Thubelihle
MAKAPELA, Akha
MAKHOFOLA, Tlotliso Mlondolozi
MALULEKE, Xihluke
MANDA, Nomvuyiso
MAPIKI, Simamkele
MAPUKATA, Lutho
MASEKO, Gugulethu Noluthando
MASEKO, Landiwe Mighty
MASHIMBYE, Hlawuleko Rest
MASIZA, Kamvelihle Tlotliso Dean
MATENTSI, Koketso Pebetsi
MATSILA, Mukovhe
MATSORWANA, Aphelele
MBALEKWA, Songezo
MBONGONYA, Sinelihle
MDUNYWA, Zukanye
MEJE, Nontsikelelo
MEMANI, Akholiwe
MFEKI, Mihle
MGIDI, Asive Patric
MJONGOZI, Nosipho
MNDAWE, Gomolemo Prosper
MOFOKENG, Ntombikayise
MOHLALA, Jade Malebo
MOKOENA, Letlhogonolo
MOLEBALE, Sivenathi
MONGO, Melusi Rightwell
MOTI, Bongekile
MOTSATSI, Nombulelo Patience
MPHATHI, Asanda
MSARO, Liviwe
MTHABELA, Axolile Nontando
MTHEMBU, Khanyisile Zanele
MULAUDZI, Portia Nontobeko
MUTANDA, Amanda Matoto
MZINI, Likhona
NAIDOO, Sashwyn
NANTO, Limasande
NDABA, Nozipho Cherrol
NDUDE, Zine
NGEMA, Sbusiso
NGWENZE, Andile
NJUBANE, Makgotso Pheza
NKATHANE, Silindile Enock
NKWANYANA, Nozipho Sinothile
NOMANZI, Ziyanda
NONKWENKWE, Lona
NOTSHULWANA, Anelisa
NTLEMEZA, Vuyo
NTOMBELA, Andiswa Anele
NTSHINGWA, Ayabonga
NTSIZI, Awona
NYINGWA, Zenande
PAYI, Liyabona
QEKELESHE, Yamnkela
QWABE, Philela
RALANE, Mihle
RATHEBANE, Lebohang
REZANT, Marcelino
RUNE, Kwenzokuhle
SAYSTER, Carin Malebo
SELEPE, Nonkonzo Nontokozo
SESIANE, Vanessa
SETHIBE, Keatlegile
SIKWEZA, Siphosethu
SILI, Tozamile Jason
SIMAYI, Sisamkele
SINDI, Ziyanda Edith Eviwe
SIQINGATHA, Masibulele
SIWA, Aviwe
SKOTI, Sililitha
SOBANDLA, Lizakuhle
SOQASHE, Onwabe
SOTASHE, Asemahle
SULO, Owam
TAFANE, Lisakhanya
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
TAKI, Lilitha
THAMAGE, Thando George
TISO, Esihle
TONYELA, Qhamani Msimelelo
TSHOMA, Tshepang Tiny
TUBE, Thina
TUKELA, Iva
VILAKAZI, Ntandoyenkosi
VUMA, Xichavo Trendy
WANGQUTYWA, Sanele
WILLIS, Dino Giovanni
ZULU, Mandisa Hazel
RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BENYANE, Pheliswa
BLOM, Athandiwe
BUDELI, Londolani
BUTSHINGI, Zizo
DAMANE, Nkululeko Luyanda
DINGISWAYO, Phelele
DLADLA, Matente Aletta
DLAMINI, Ziningi Peacemaker
DUDULA, Siwaphiwe
DYONASE, Philasande
FETSHA, Isenathi Buntu
GOMBA, Aviwe
GROOTBOOM, Aphiwe
GUNGQISA, Sphokuhle
HLAKULA, Lukholo
HLATSHWAYO, Bongeka
HLAZIYA, Enathi
JANTJIES, Venthea Delia
JONAS, Sinazo
JONGA, Thina
JOOSTE, Jabulile Thoko
KALI, Nikho Yonda
KHAMBULE, Thembinkosi
KHOHLANI, Mihlali
KITI, Sesethu
KOHLANI, Pelokazi
LEPHADI, Petronella Thokozile
LUBAMBO, Noluyolo
LUMKWANA, Iviwe
MAAMPHU, Samuel Patseka
MABELE, Zenixole
MADLALA, Zibuyile
MAHAABO, Mamoya
MAHLANYANA, Lona
MAHLATSI, Mahlatse Thato
MAKAMA, Thapelo William
MAKHATHINI, Nonkonzo Lucy
MAKHAWINI, Nandipha
MAKOETLANE, Rethabile Masimange
MAKOFANE, Andile
MANXAYI, Lindokuhle
MANXEBA, Lubabalo
MANYUBE, Sinokuhle
MAPONYANE, Phaswana Jaydee
MATAKANI, Yibanathi
MATIKA, Ndamulelo
MATOMIE, Bakang
MAYEZANA, Lisa
MBAM, Mandiluve
MBANGA, Chuleza
MBEKWA, Gift Nhlakati
MBOPHA, Nelisa
MCIZA, Yomelela
MDEWU, Abonga
MDIMA, Sibongakonke Zamile
MGABA, Zizipho
MGIJIMA, Phelisa
MILI, Emihle
MJAYEZI, Esethu Sandra
MKEBE, Nompumelelo Maureen
MKHIZE, Simphiwe
MLANDELI, Zandile
MLINDWA, Ayaxola
MOFOKENG, Ongezwa
MOKGWAMME, Keletso Thandeka
MOLEMI, Rapelang Refuwe
MONARE, Nthabeleng Suzan
MONI, Nonelwa
MOPELI, Thato Keith
MOTIEANE, Ntshepeng
MPETSHENI, Litha
MPIKA, Mandla Katlego
MPUNGOSE, Amanda Luyanda
MQIKELA, Ongezwa
MSWELI, Nkosiphiwe
MTEBELE, Odwa
MTSHATSHENI, Sandiswa Primrose
MTSHWELO, Lihle
MTWETWE, Simamkele
MVAKADE, Awonke Lindokuhle
MVELASE, Noluvo
MVULA, Lunga
NAMO, Lerato Mikateko Sabrina
NAPOLEAO, Cecilia Cleusa Pedro
NCAPAYI, Bahlanu Ronnie
NCAYIYANA, Noluthando
NCOKOLA, Yolisa
NDABAYIPHELI, Mbalentle
NDABENI, Khanyisa
NDABENI, Maphelo
NDALA, Thandeka Hopewell
NDANDANI, Azola Primrose
NDIMANGELE, Pheliswa Lydia
NDOVELA, Shiviko Evarence
NGALO, Athenkosi
NGCOKOMASHE, Thabisile
NGCOZELA, Sibongiseni
NGCUTUSHE, Simamkele
NGUMLA, Onathi
NHLEKO, Zenzele David
NKOLOTI, Pozisa Siyamthanda
NKOSI, Morgan
NKOSI, Zanele
NOKHWE, Asemahle Wendy
NONJOBE, Cwenga
NTLOYA, Iphile
NTSIMANGO, Liyema
NTUNGWANA, Ziyanda
NTWANAMBI, Sisanda
NXELE, Alizwa
NXODO, Athini
NYAKAZA, Innocent Tshidiso
Yondipha
NYANDA, Mbasa
NYEMBE, Andiswa
NZIMA, Luyolo
NZINZILI, Masonele
PHAKATHI, Thando John
PIKOKO, Luyolo
QISHE, Kolunga
RAMAOKA, Thato Obed
SAMUELS, Jadeen Isabel
SHINGA, Andiswa Xolile
SIBIYA, Bonginkosi Namane
SIDOYI, Sinelizwi
SIYOKO, Mbongeni
SOGWAGWA, Bongi
SOKOYI, Zodwa
STANLEY, Bernadene Valencia
THABETHE, Zandile Lungile
TSHEFU, Sinothando
VAZIDLULE, Siyamthanda
VOUYA, Awouandza Henretty Genia
XABA, Sindisiwe Joyline
YAMANI, Zukiswa
YAWA, Phumzile
YEKI, Qhawe
YEKI, Siyolise
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
MARKETING
BALOYI, Donald
BANGANI, Sinazo
BANTHAM, Felicity Anne
DHLAMINI, Aphile Nokwanda
DLAMINI, Sinethemba Samukelisiwe
FUTSHANE, Siphokuhle
GALANT, Nichelle
GASANT, Isam
GEORGE, Nwabisa *
GOPHE, Sivuyisiwe Thandekile
GQABAZA, Zizo
KHOSA, Makungu *
KOOPMAN, Tyler Walter
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
KUBATSI, Refiloe Angela
LOLO, Milani
MABUYAKHULU, Nosipho Nokwanda
MADI, Celiwe
MAHINI, Roshica Mandisa
MAHLANGU, Sphiwe
MAKHUBELE, Hlengiwe
MANDLEVU, Yavela Alison
MANGANYI, Naugty Katekani
MANXUSA, Phumelele
MAPHATSHANE, Fezekile
MAPHOTHOZA, Bomi Solomzi
MASHILOANE, Refilwe
MATINI, Tshegofatso Fatima
MATIWANE, Siwaphiwe
MATSHINI, Luzuko
MAVAVANA, Zizipho Olga
MBAXA, Alwaba Nikita
MDIKI, Vuyolwethu
MEINTJIES, Darrell Justin
MFANA, Asakhe
MGOTYWA, Wendy
MHLONGO, Zanele Ntombikayise
MIYA, Sinegugu
MNENGI, Mihle
MOKGOTLA, Gift Mohao
MOTEMA, Thuto Michel
MPANDE, Tamara
MPUKUMPA, Linathi
MTSHIKWANA, Zinzi
MZINI, Andanele
NDLOVU, Snethemba Ntobeko
NGALEKA, Siyamthanda Iviwe
NTSENGE, Asiphe
NTSIZI, Nolufefe
NYAKALA, Tsheola
PETERS, Nikita Zinhle
SELEKA, Ofentse Olifonia
SELEKANE, Mmathabo
SIBANDA, Sibongumuza
SIBANYONI, Noxolo Thandeka
SIFINGO, Athula
SUKWANA, Khanya
TALIEP, Achmat Laa’Iq
TSHABALALA, Siyabonga Mfanelo
TSHOLOBA, Aviwe Faith
ZWANE, Sthembile Zanele
RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CEBEKHULU, Fanelesibonge Palisa
CETYWAYO, Ayabonga
JAZELA, Samkelo
KAMA, Thekiwe
LETSOALO, Jermina Tebogo
LINDT, Domonica Antoinette
LIWANI, Songo
MAJOLA, Thuliswa
MAKHUBELE, Malwandla
MAKHULUPHALA, Athandile Nina
MAKISU, Siyamthanda
MANXODIDI, Lisa
MATINISE, Anita
MATSHENI, Jabulile
MBHAMALI, Bongani
MDINGI, Chulumanco
MGOLODELA, Sisakhanya
MLUMBI, Sinazo
MOHLOMI, Lesedi
NGCONGCO, Ntombekhaya Phinia
NKOSI, Phumzile Samantha
NKOSI, Snethemba
NKUNA, Rito
NONGADLELA, Vuyisa
NTSHELE, Tabile
PHALE, Mmamoraka Ruth
RABOTHATA, Deon Maile
SHABANGU, Noxolo
SIBANYONI, Luyanda
SITOE, Thato
SITYATA, Isiphiwo
SMONDILE, Ntombizodwa
TOMPSON, Mayihlome
VATALA, Thembela
VENA, Nelisiwe Hazel
VINJWA, Lilitha
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
BACHELOR
PARALEGAL STUDIES
ABRAHAM, Nosiphelo
AYLIFF, Noni
BHAWUTHI, Inam
BROWN, Claire
BROWN, Tamlyn Johnique
CHUENE, Sheshika Joyce
CURRIE, Thandolwethu
DAMON, Yaghya
DAMPIES, Nazmi Tamaron
DUBE, Ongeziwe
DYANTYI, Saxola
DYESHANA, Sinoyolo
FEKADE, Bulelwa
GIJANA, Sesethu
GOVA, Philasande Roberto
GUNGXE, Unathi Emmanuel
GWELANI, Noluthando HENDRICKS, Jan Jacobus HENDRICKS, Nadia
JAKO, Vuyokazi Cornelia Lorraine
JORA, Afika
KHOZA, Selinah Nokuthula
LAMANI, Kamvalethu Oyisa
LANGA, Thandiswa
LEFATA, Rethabile
LUGALO, Sizwe
MABUNDA, Katlego Delight
MAHLANGU, Thoko Patience
Nobuhle
MALEKI, Liyakhanya
MANAKELE, Simamkele
MANNIES, Noluthando Pertunia
MAPALA, Karabo
MAPHALALA, Nandi
MAQUBELA, Unathi
MASHAMBA, Fortunate Koketso
MATOBOKA, Philile
MAZALENI, Thandile
MELITYALA, Balungile Zinzi
MFENE, Lindubuntu Nkosohlanga
MGEYA, Siphiwe Thandokazi
MHLONGO, Nosipho
MKHOSI, Kungawo Azonwabe
MLANDELI, Okuhle Milanda
MOHALE, Pearl Tsakelani
MPINDWA, Kuhle
MROTOTO, Kwanga
MSITSHANA, Wendy
MUDAU, Ndinaini Glen
NDLOVU, Vuyiswa Happiness
NDUMISO, Uzusiphe
NGOBENI, Khensani
NGQEZA, Siyamthanda
NGUBENI, Philisiwe Siphokazi
NGUZO, Mihlali
NHOSE, Kuhle
NKUKWANA, Nolusindiso
NKUTA, Neliswa Abenathi
NKWEBE, Chulumanco
NTWANA, Asakhe Bongumusa
NZUZA, Nzuzo Victor
PAHLANE, Ayanda
PLAATJIE, Zandile Dedrei
RAMOBA, Shadrack Lebuane
ROBERTS, Tevya
RULULU, Lisakhanya
SETHI, Othandwayo
SETI, Andisiwe
SHAYI, Imbasa
SHINGANGE, Wisani Sanele
SHUMANA, Mbalentle
SHWAM, Andonele
SIBAMBO, Maduwi Aliyah
SIDUMO, Lilitha
SIGUDLA, Siyabonga
SIYUNGU, Lunga
SOFE, Bulela
SOKAYA, Likho
SOKAYA, Liso
SOKHATSHA, Lindokuhle
SOKOI, Pamella Nonkululeko
SWARTZ, Danielle Amory
TANDZI, Lindokuhle
TJALE, Mpho Naka
TONJENI, Nomvelo
TSHANGANE, Azalakhe
TSHEM, Zanele
VALI, Lukho
VAYEKE, Sisize
WILLIAMS, Dyamila
XABA, Lubabalo Lennox
XESHA, Mbalentle
YAWA, Lisa Hlomla
ZEKANI, Bukho
ZITA, Emihle
ZONGQO, Chumani
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
MARKETING
CHAUKE, Shelta
DANA, Unathi
DAVHANA, Masindi
JONGI, Andiswa
KUPIDO, Henronita
LUSAWANA, Andisiwe
MABI, Zintle
MABUZA, Anah Leona
MACOTHOZA, Aviwe
MAGORO, Thato Mohlaume
MAKHOBA, Avuyile
MALI, Somila
MARELE, Nolubabalo
MATIWANE, Sinovuyo
MATJUTA, Peggy Nawana
MAVUMA, Sisanda Yondela
MBATYAZWA, Zizipho
MDLULI, Thandokuhle
MEDUPE, Tshenolo
MEYIWA, Sinazo
MFEKETO, Ludumo
MGAGULI, Yonwaba
MHAGA, Ndinani
MHLEBI, Soxolo
MOYO, Saneliso Joyce MZIMELA, Makabongwe
NDLHOVU, Pamela Nicole
NGOMA, Thembelane Clement
NGOMI, Ayandiswa
NYANGIWE, Amahle
PALISI, Simamkele
RAPEO, Lebohang
SILWANE, France Yonela
SILWANE, Francina Yoliswa
SITHUNZI, Fika
STOFFELS, Mercedes Ferushka *
TANDWA, Kwezi
THOMBOTI, Mavis
VHUKEYA, Shichavo Austine
XAKILE, Zintle
RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BOSSA, Love Justine
MASEMBATHE, Nomazwi Lihle
MAZANTSANA, Onesimo Stella
MOLAPO, Reabetswe
NAMBA, Akhona Fatima
RARANI-LESIEA, Sivuyile Thabo
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MASTER
MARKETING
MAQALEKANE, Vusumzi Vincent
Title: The use of brands during Nguni healing rituals: an exploratory study within South Africa
Supervisors: Dr P Steenkamp; Dr K Zwakala
RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BOOYSEN, Maresa Bonita
Title: How to mitigate supply chain disruptions at selected retailers in the Cape Metropole Supervisor: Prof VV Mugobo
POSA, Sanders
Title: Strategies to establish an omnichannel business concept for clothing retailers in Cape Town, South Africa Supervisor: Prof VV Mugobo
Title: The influence of training on food handlers’ hygiene knowledge and practices in the National School Nutrition Programme of a Cape Winelands sub-district municipality, Western Cape, South Africa Supervisors: Prof JP Odendaal; Prof IS Human
MASHILE, Pitso Hemly
Title: The impacts of climate change and drought on smallholder farm productivity in the Overberg District Municipality, South Africa Supervisors: Prof B Ncube; Dr E Shoko
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
CLOETE, Lynette
Title: The detection and enumeration of Propionibacterium spp Isolated from a Kefir beverage using PCR and microbiological methods Supervisors: Dr Z Keyser; Prof VA Jideani
DOCTOR
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
VAN BREDA, Valmary Michelle
Title: Cryogenic pre-treatment during winemaking practices: Effect on white wine sensory and chemical profiles Supervisors: Prof J Van Wyk; Dr FP Van Jaarsveld
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
DARIES, Louella Maria
Title: A framework for the holistic assessment of competencies developed through undergraduate work-integrated learning in Environmental Health Supervisors: A/Prof L Reddy; Dr L Hudson
MELATO, Aupaki Michael
Title: Environmental knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of Port of Cape Town users as it pertains to waste and pollution management Supervisors: Prof JP Odendaal; Prof DW Schutte; Dr CS Uys
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
DOCTORATE IN FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
VALMARY MICHELLE VAN BREDA
MTech: Food Technology
SUPERVISOR
Prof Jessy van Wyk
CO-SUPERVISOR
Dr Francois van Jaarsveld
TITLE: CRYOGENIC PRE-TREATMENT DURING WINEMAKING PRACTICES: EFFECT ON WHITE WINE SENSORY AND CHEMICAL PROFILES
Both Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc owe their varietal aromas to volatile thiols, while the presence of methoxypyrazines uniquely characterises Sauvignon Blanc. Efforts to enhance these compounds through viticultural and oenological practices were inconsistent, prompting interest in cryogenic pre-fermentative treatments as a potential strategy for improving their aroma expression. This study examined the effects of cryogenic pre-fermentative treatments on the chemical and sensory profiles of wine. The final wines showed enhanced tropical and thiol-driven aromas, increased body, and higher overall quality. Therefore, this research demonstrated that pre-fermentative freezing could enhance desirable aroma attributes of white wines cost-effectively, thereby producing highly expressive wines and making a substantial contribution to the field of oenology. A journal article titled ‘Pre-Fermentative Cryogenic Treatments: The Effect on Aroma Compounds and Sensory Properties of Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc Wine-A Review has been published in the Journal of Applied Science in February 2024.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
LOUELLA MARIA DARIES Master of Public Health SUPERVISOR
A/Prof Lalini Reddy
CO-SUPERVISOR
Dr Lizel S Hudson
TITLE: A FRAMEWORK FOR THE HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT OF COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED THROUGH UNDERGRADUATE WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Valuable competencies are gained during work-integrated learning (WIL) in the Environmental Health (EH) programme, however the assessment thereof remains challenging. These challenges may arise from inexplicit competency criteria, undefined proficiency levels in the curriculum, and narrow professional body credentialling criteria. This research sought to establish a full range of competencies foregrounded by students and observed by their workplace supervisors during WIL. A qualitative study design, and the Legitimation Code Theory’s (LCT) Specialization dimension was used to guide the data-analysis. The findings locate EH in an elite code, meaning it is relatively strong in its epistemic relations, and relatively strong in its social relations. Subsequently a flexible, clear and holistic assessment framework was developed for EH WIL, to include relevant stakeholders, all professional competency dimensions crucial for achieving EH practice goals, and enhance entrustable professional activities. This research has been disseminated through international and national conference presentations, and three peer-reviewed journal publications (2025, 2026). FACULTY
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
AUPAKI MICHAEL MELATO Master of Technology in Environmental Health SUPERVISOR
Prof James Odendaal
CO-SUPERVISORS
Prof De Wet Schutte; Dr Corrie Uys
TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF PORT OF CAPE TOWN USERS AS IT PERTAINS TO WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT
South African seaports are faced with numerous environmental challenges in their operations. The Port of Cape Town is no exception. Due to various activities conducted within the port premises and in surrounding areas, waste generation and pollution are of great concern. The main focus of this study was to ascertain and evaluate the sensitivities of port users towards environmental degradation or protection in the port, and how this data can be utilised by relevant authorities to construct a positive environmental strategy for the port. In gaining an understanding of human behaviour towards the environment, the research findings can be used to develop a waste and pollution management strategy that will result in improved environmental knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices in the port.
DEAN’S MEDAL RECIPIENT
KHANYILE HENDRY
Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
Khanyile Hendry was born in 1999 in Paarl, and matriculated from the Cape Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Technology. Initially, he did not study immediately after matric; however, his sister applied on his behalf, which became a turning point in his life.
The student acknowledges his parents’ support in getting to where he is today. Furthermore, he also expresses his gratitude for the role that the Head of Department, Dr Thomas Farrar, his classmates, and staff in the Department of Mathematics and Physics played in his academic and personal growth.
Khanyile is graduating summa cum laude, achieving a distinction in every one of the 28 subjects for the qualification. He is currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Mathematical Sciences here at CPUT.
