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ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS The congregation is requested to stand while the choir sings Gaudeamus Igitur and the procession enters the Auditorium.

The Chancellor will constitute the Congregation.

The Vice-Chancellor will welcome the Congregation.

The Chairperson of Council, Mr Vuyo D Kahla will present the guest speaker Tembeka Ngcukaitobi.

Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi will address the Congregation.

The Chancellor will confer the Degree of Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa on the Honourable Justice Dikgang Moseneke (in absentia).

The Deans of Faculties will present the candidates for the Award of Diplomas, Degrees of Bachelor, Bachelor with Honours, Master and

Doctor of Philosophy.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs) will present Professor Jacqueline Akhurst for the Vice-Chancellor’s

Award for Distinguished Community Engagement.

The Congregation will stand and sing the National Anthem.

The Chancellor will dissolve the Congregation. The congregation is requested to stand while the procession leaves the Auditorium. With the exception of the commencement and the conclusion of the ceremony and the singing of the National Anthem, members of the congregation are requested to remain seated throughout the proceedings.

 

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INKQUBO Ingqungquthela iyacelwa ukuba iphakame ngexesha iKwayala icula uGaudeamus Igitur, uMngcengcelele ungena ngaphakathi.

INgqonyela iza kumisela iNgqungquthela.

USekela-Ngqonyela uza kwamkela iNgqungquthela.

USihlalo weBhunga, uMnu.Vuyo D Kahla uza kwazisa isithethi sembeko UTembeka Ngcukaitobi.

Igqwetha lejaji uTembeka Ngcukaitobi uzakwenza intetho

kwiNgqungquthela.

INgqonyela iza kunikezela ngesiDanga seDoctor of Laws, Honoris Causa kwiJaji ehloniphekileyo uDikgang Moseneke

(ongaphumelelanga).

IiNtloko zeFakalthi ziza kubiza abaza kuwongwa ukuze kunikezelwe kubo iiDiploma, iziDanga zeBachelor, isiDanga

seHonours, iMasters neDoctor of Philosophy.

UMncedisi weSekela-Ngqonyela (ImiCimbi yeMfundo neyaBafundi) uza kwazisa uNjingalwazi Jacqueline Akhurst oza kuwongwa

ngeMbasa kaSekela-Ngqonyela yokugqwesa kuThathonxaxheba kwezoLuntu.

INgqungquthela iza kuphakama ivume uMhobe weSizwe.

INgqonyela iya kuchitha iNgqungquthela.

INgqungquthela iyacelwa ukuba iphakame ngexesha uMkhosi wemithika uphuma. Ngaphandle kwaxa kuqalwa naxa kusongwa uMsitho, naxa kuculwa uMhobe weSizwe, abantu abakwiNgqungquthela kufanele bahlale phantsi ngalo lonke ixesha kuqhutywa inkqubo.

 

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VOLGORDE VAN VERRIGTINGE Die vergadering word versoek om te staan terwyl die koor Gaudeamus Igitur sing en die prosessie die Ouditorium binnekom.

Die Kanselier sal die vergadering tot orde roep.

Die Vise-Kanselier sal die vergadering verwelkom.

Die Voorsitter van die Raad, Mnr Vuyo D Kahla, sal die gasspreker, Advokaat Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, voorstel.

Advokaat Tembeka Ngcukaitobi sal die vergadering

toespreek.

Die Kanselier sal die Doktorsgraad in die Regte, Honoris Causa aan Sy Edele Regter Dikgang Moseneke (in absentia)

toeken.

Die Dekane van die Fakulteite sal die kandidate voorstel vir die toekenning van Diplomas, Baccalaureusgrade, Honneurs- Baccalaureusgrade, Meestersgrade en Doktorsgrade in die

Wysbegeerte.

Die Adjunk Vise-kanselier (Akademie en Studente) sal Professor Jacqueline Akhurst voorstel vir die Vise-Kanselier se Uitnemende

Gemeenskapskakelingsmedalje.

Die vergadering sal staan en die Volkslied sing.

Die Kanselier sal die vergadering verdaag. Die vergadering word versoek om te staan terwyl die prosessie die Ouditorium verlaat. Met die uitsondering van die aanvang en afsluiting van die seremonie, sowel as met die sing van die Volkslied, word die vergadering versoek om tydens die verrigtinge te bly sit.

 

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FACULTY OF PHARMACY

DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF PHARMACY ADAM, Suhail Abdulshakur Othman AHMED, Mohammed AIYER, Carlyn Shanelle AMANJEE, Rafeeah ARCHARY, Seruna BACELA, Zifikile BADAL, Shimona Jenine, with distinction BAKARI, Emmanuel Gwinyayi BALOYI, Kgotsofalo Harold BANOO, Hamza BHAGIRATHY, Sarisha BHENGU, Nondumiso Beulah BHOORA, Akira, with distinction BOWKER, Michaela Ann, with distinction BRUCE, Ashleigh Marian CASSIM, Jowhara, with distinction CHANAKIRA, Esther Zvikomborero, with distinction CHAUKE, Tsakane Hellen CHETTY, Lauren Jade CHIBINYANI, Michelle Tendai CHIRIKURE, Rumbidzai CHIRINDO, Rutendo Edith, with distinction DE RICQUEBOURG, Teyla Jessica DE WET, Kyla Danielle DERA, Shadreck DICKSON, Courtney Rae DJAN, Nana Yaa Afowa DLANGA, Siyachuma Sinesipho DONDO, Sithembile Hazel DOTYENI, Odwa DWANI, Sibusiso EWART, Shannarae Paige FLAX, Lili Marie, with distinction

 

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FLOUDIOTIS, Sevoulla, with distinction FURLONG, Kirsten Jane GAFFOOR, Muhammad Abdool GANI, Khatija Bibi, with distinction GOBENI, Athabile Uphendulwe GOBINGCA, Bathandwa GOBOZI, Zandile GOUNDER, Areshni GOVENDER, Deveshan, with distinction GOVENDER, Kemesha GOVENDER, Sherisce GOVENDER, Suven GQAMANE, Ziyanda GUMBI, Nomonde GWAFA, Tavonga GWALA, Nosihle Queen HILTON, Olivia-Jane HLANGU, Ronald Siyaphila HOVE, Tinevimbonashe ISMAIL, Ahmed Aboo Baker JACOBS, Courtney Tannith, with distinction JAJI, Benhilda JEZMAN, Vallan KADODIA, Ayesha Anwer KASSAM, Aliya Liaquat KUDYA, Lydia Ruvimbo LAI, Hui Ju, with distinction LAKHA, Nazia Abdulsatar LETSIRI, Baatseba Mmampogwane LEVISON, Ronald Tinashe LOCK, Michaela MABANGA, Samuel Zibusiso MABELU, Sharon Naledi MADIKANE, Khanyisa MADONSELA, Gift Nokuthula MADZIVA, Ruvarashe Martha MAHACHI, Sharon

 

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MAHARAJ, Navina, with distinction MAKHONYA, Anathi MALUNGANE, Koketso MANDAVA, Tavonga Tyomai, with distinction MANO, Tanaka MAPAPU, Mabhelandile MAPHUTHA, Kabelo MASHAO, Neo Happy MASINGA, Thembinhlanhla Persevarance MAZONDE, Priveledge MBASWANA, Sipamandla MHLIFILI, Nikelwa MKANSI, Admire Joyce MKHIZE, Zamakhize MNGOMA, Bongiwe Tiyandza MNGUNI, Evelyn Phumzile MOFOKENG, Rorisang MOKOENA, Nthabiseng MOLONGOANA, Nkamogeleng Thato MOODLEY, Oveshni, with distinction MPANGASE, Bongeka MSWELI, Nompumelelo Zanele Ntombizokubusa MTHETHWA, Lungile Ester MTSHALI, Dumisani Ivan MUCHATIBAYA, Cynthia Charity MUGISA, Deborah Nkosisiphile MUNSHI, Aaminah MURAHWA, Rumbidzai Angela, with distinction NAICKER, Sandra NAIDOO, Lerisha NAIDOO, Vivian Campbell, with distinction NCAMISO, Khanyisa NDHLOVU, Nhlanhla Lucky NDUNGANE, Zibele Basetsane NDWANDWE, Nonduduzo Queen NENE, Nonjabulo Anele NGCONGO, Zilindile Pretty, with distinction

 

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NGQANDU, Luzuko NYAWERA, Angella Rufaro NYEBE, Romeo Nolusindiso PEPU, Yolisa PERUMAUL, Kayla PETZER, Samantha Veronica PILLAY, Kelesia PILLAY, Kiranya PLAATJIE, Sikelelwa RAGHOONANAN, Nashlene RAJAH, Bianca Jeanine, with distinction RAJMAUN, Tamerra Jean RAMAWOOTHAR, Yashoda RAMIAH, Ronwyn Sian RAMNARAIN, Kelisha RANDEREE, Nafeesa RANDEREE, Taskeen Bibi REDDY, Davashni RUSERE, Jean SAMBO, Michelle SAMENTE, Siyabulela SCHEEPERS, Christelle, with distinction SCHNABEL, Gabriella Roswitha, with distinction SENAMA, Pricilla Itumeleng SHARIFF, Nazra Minaz SOPAZI, Luthando Luthando SOQASHE, Onele SUBBIAH, Merlene Elaine SULIMAN, Shazia SUNKER, Karishma, with distinction THOMPSON, Ashley TSHABEDI, Mahlogonolo TSIBANI, Siphe TURKSON, Jennifer Esi VARACHIA, Mahomed WATSON, Britt Ivana Alexa ZINYAMBI, Fannuel

 

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ZULU, Noluvo

FACULTY OF LAW

DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF LAWS ADAMS, Roxanne BALD, Courtney Jennifer BEREN, Musa BROMHAM, Byron Charles BUTCHER, Abigail Carol CARD, Byron CHAUMBA, Allan Tanaka CHIKURA, Isaac CHINOGWENYA, Takundanashe Rejoice CHIREMBA, Anesu Neckler CHUMA, Chiedza CLARKSON, Robyn Jean, with distinction CUNNING, York Alexander DAWE, Sasha David DE ROBILLARD, Mistral Julia Elizabette DIXON, Kerry-Anne DLAMINI, Amanda Nomzamo DUNDUZA, Laura EILERS, Paul EUIJEN, Stefan Mark Gerard FARRELL, Amy Alexandra FISHER, Jay, with distinction GEZIMATI, Chido HAMMICK, Charlotte Emma HARRIS, Robert Patrick Nevile HERHOLDT, Robyn Jane HLUNGWANE, Hlawulani Rudolf KADANI, Raymond Junior Tinashe KAMUTIMBE, Rodney KAZIBONI, Wadzanai Patience KINSLEY, Michaela Amy

 

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L'ANGE, Jacqueline Anne MABUNDA, Nsuku Nevyson MAKUNGA, Siyanda MAPOSA, Nothokozo Tafadzwa MATLALA, Alucia Koketso MAVUSO, Zinhle Brooke MBONANI, Ayanda MEYER, Ivan Jacques MITCHELL, Tessa Rose Grace MNGOMEZULU, S'Lindile Amanda MOROENG, Tsukudu Kenyatta MOTSAMAI, Boitshoko Katlego Arthur MTULU-DOTWANA, Xoliswa MUCHANDIBAYA, Ruvimbo MUZENDA, Nokuthula Tafadzwa MYENI, Nombulelo Octavia NDLOVU, Amanda Sihle NDLOVU, Mbongeni NENE, Sinenhlanhla Precious NHAU, Prudence Tafadzwa NONDIMA, Mziwamadoda NONTWANA, Nonkokeli NYAJEKA, Kimberley Wadzanai NYAKUNIKA, Varaidzo Samantha PATEL, Ibrahim, with distinction PONS, Wesley Grant PRINSLOO, Mathew Stephen RAPELAS, Konstantinos RAUBENHEIMER, Dean David RAW, Byron Basil REDMAN, Conor Warrick ROUCHOS, Anastasia Irene RUSCH, Tristan Werner SAULI, Puseletso SELOANE, Lillian Matshediso THOMAS, Sinazo VACCARO, Leo Ricardo, with distinction

 

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VAN DEN BOS, Alexander Anderson WHITAKER, Aidan Rolfe WHITE, Bryan Mark Edward

FACULTY OF COMMERCE

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TAXATION

AMALWA, Elizabeth MQOBOLI, Thandokazi NANDHOO, Ranola Shannice NDLOVU, Njabulo Lindani SABUKA, Lulamile SAULS, Richard Pierre SIBANDA, Nontando Brightness

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY BARNES, Kerry-Lynn BHOTILE, Unathi BROWN, Tyran CHABALANDA, Everisto CHAGA, Andisiwe Andy CHAWORA, Rufaro Loveness CHIBANGUZA, Sibongile DAN, Benson Niklaas DLAMINI, Nompilo DRAKE, Samantha DUBE, Nkululeko FOORD, Kirsten FRIEDRICK, Martha GANTO, Siphosethu GOVENDER, Megan Pauline Mary GWEDLA, Bonile JACK, Siphokazi Hazel JEBESE, Sibulele KALIMASHE, Buhle Natasha

 

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KHUMALO, Boitumelo Khumo MABINZA, Enkosi Ngcali Ncwadi MAGADANI, Ipfi Bellinda MAHLAKA, S'Xolile MAKGATHO, Molatelo Kgaiso MAKUBALO, Amandla MASHAO, Matlou Refentje Mampuru MKHIZE, Mandla Mthokozisi MNGOMEZULU, Jabu Wonder MPENDU, Sinovuyo MQOBOLI, Athenkosi Sibulele MUDZANANI, Tumang Gladwin Ronald MVAKWENDLU, Zukiswa NAMWANDI, Ndapandula Hambelela NDOBE, Tsakane Mirriam RAFAPA, Mothepa Rachel Lillian SABURI, Takudzwa Prayer SHIHUNGILENI, Lasarus Tweumuna SIBANDA, Zimazile SIHLAHLA, Luzia SMILES, Pulane SPENCER, Sithembile STAPLETON, Matthew Becker SZCZAWINSKI, Alexander Anthony TAYLOR, Byron Neal WATERS, Dale Garth WHITMORE, Matthew John ZAMISA, Ngubamandlovu

DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE WITH HONOURS BOKOLO, Obonayo, in Management BRAANS, Jonathan Derek, in Economics, with distinction BYRNE, Jason-Leigh, in Management CHIKUDO, Venencia Tendai, in Accounting CHIWANZA, Simbaredi, in Information Systems CONNOLLY, Aiden Robert, in Information Systems, with distinction

 

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DAVIES, Jessica Anne, in Accounting DU PREEZ, Adrienne Lee, in Economics, with distinction DUMAKUDE, Thobani Knowledge, in Accounting DUNCAN, Cailey Donne Wilshire, in Information Systems, with

distinction DYASI, Zukisani John, in Information Systems ESAT, Muhammad Hassen, in Information Systems FIELDGATE, Craig Alan, in Financial Management GILGANNON, Andrew Martin, in Information Systems, with

distinction GOVENDER, Renita, in Management, with distinction GUMEDE, Vangile Nonjabulo, in Information Systems GUMEDE, Zolani Mthokozisi, in Information Systems HARTZENBERG, Kyro, in Management, with distinction IDENSOHN, Chelsea Jane, in Information Systems, with distinction JONAS, Lunga, in Information Systems KABWE, Mubanga, in Economics KUBHEKA, Khanyisani Honey, in Financial Management KUKARD, Danica Millicent, in Management, with distinction LETSWALO, Mokete Emma, in Information Systems LINDSAY-WHITE, Rhys Piers, in Information Systems MAGULA, Zizipho, in Economics MALINGA, Themba, in Financial Management MALULEKE, Mary, in Economics MANCOBA, Dumisa, in Economics MASHOESHOE, Chegofatso Batheeng, in Economics MBILINI, Sakhumzi Nkululeko, in Information Systems MCLAREN, Logan, in Organizational Psychology, with distinction MERRINGTON, Kevin Andrew, in Financial Management, with

distinction MOSS, Jessica Margaret, in Accounting, with distinction MTHALANE, Namhla Cloudette, in Financial Management MTUNZI, Nompilo, in Economics, with distinction NATHOO, Dina, in Information Systems, with distinction NAYAGER, Vaughn-Rhys, in Financial Management NIYONSENGA, Robert, in Information Systems NJOROGE, Elizabeth Wanjiru, in Economics

 

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NKOSI, Nonkululeko, in Economics NYEZI, Zethu, in Information Systems NYONI, Telamene Lomanono, in Economics NZIMANDE, Nqobile Sindiswa, in Economics PHILLIP, Yolanda, in Organizational Psychology QATA, Aviwe, in Information Systems RACAZA, Mbalentle, in Economics RAMULONGO, Mulweli, in Economics REDMAN, Brandon Guy, in Information Systems ROBERTSON, Simon Ashbourn, in Management RUITERS, Caviner Glen, in Economics SKEYI, Sanele, in Economics/Philosophy THOMAS, Aviwe, in Information Systems TSHONGWENI, Lukhanyo, in Economics VENTER, Warren Ian, in Management VOKWANA, Khanyisa, in Financial Management WALKER, Ashley Elizabeth, in Financial Management WEBBER, Tyla George, in Financial Management ZUNGU, Snqobile Khethiwe, in Information Systems

DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS WITH HONOURS CHONZI, Tendai Day, in Economics KANYISAI, Ursula Ruvimbo Mudiwa, in Financial Management MAITRE, Nicole Jeanne, in Economics, with distinction MAKOVA, Tinotenda, in Economics MASON, Brett Anthony, in Economics, with distinction MHLANA, Siviwe, in Economics/Management NDLELA, Sibusisiwe, in Geology NYAKUNIKA, Tinashe Chommy, in Economics SOLDATI, Mondekazi Amanda Joyce, in Economics

 

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FACULTY OF PHARMACY

DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (PHARMACY) CHISANGO, Ruramai Lissa, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Exploring para-thiophenols to expand the SAR of antimalarial 3-indolylethanones. DUBE, Cyril Simbarashe, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with distinction, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Sorptive and microbial properties of low-cost adsorbents used in the extraction of ciprofloxacin and isoniazid from aqueous solutions. GOVERE, Grace Shalom, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmaceutics, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The development, manufacture and assessment of solid dispersions of gliclazide. LUNGA, Mayibongwe Junior, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with distinction, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: A medicinal chemistry study in nitrogen containing heterocycles. MELAMANE, Siyabonga, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmaceutics, with distinction, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Development and assessment of a smart thermosetting intranasal hydrogel for lamotrigine. MUDYAHOTO, Nyengeterai Amanda, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmaceutics, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Assessment of pharmaceutical equivalence of topical cream products containing hydrocortisone acetate using in vitro release testing (IVRT). MUDYAHOTO, Tsitsi, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmaceutics, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Formulation,

 

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characterisation and optimisation of self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDS) loaded with artemether and lumefantrine. MUSAKANA, Tanyaradzwa Gracious, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmaceutics, with distinction, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The development, manufacture and evaluation of a self-micro-emulsifying drug delivery system for efavirenz. NEL, Donovan, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Investigating the influence of ring substitution on indole hydrogen bonding, with amino acids. ORIDOTA, Omoyosola Omolola, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmaceutics, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Development and assessment of gastroretentive sustained release captopril micro-balloons. WEYERS, Carli, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Evaluating metabolism-induced toxicity using a non-hepatic cell line.

DEGREE OF MASTER OF PHARMACY MASILAMONEY, Mehrusha, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmacy Practice, with distinction, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Medicine use in swallowing-impaired patients: Pharmacists’ knowledge, practice and information needs.

FACULTY OF LAW

DEGREE OF MASTER OF LAWS CHIRWA, Watson Pajanji, LLB (Hons) (Malawi), in the Faculty of Law. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The regulation of subsidies and regional trade among developing countries in the multilateral trading system: the case of export processing zones in Malawi.

 

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE ANGALA, Angaleni Nameya Hallo, BScHons (Rhodes), in Biotechnology, in the Biotechnology Innovation Centre. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Citizen science, treatment and microbial compliance monitoring in rainwater harvesting in Namibia. BABANE, Siviwe Elvis, BScHons (WSU), in Fisheries Science, in the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Towards understanding the effect of size variation on the aggressive and feeding behaviours of juvenile dusky kob Argyrosomus japonicus (Pisces: Sciaenidae). BANNATYNE, Laura Joan, BScHons (Rhodes), in Geography, with distinction, in the Department of Geography. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Developing a citizen technician-based approach to suspended sediment monitoring in the Tsitsa River Catchment, Eastern Cape, South Africa. BAUFELDT, Sven, BScHons (Stell), in Economic Geology, in the Department of Geology. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: A reconciliation study of different resource estimation methods and drill hole spacing as applied to the Langer Heinrich calcrete-hosted uranium deposit, Namibia. BLOY, Lesley Elizabeth, BScHons (Rhodes), in Ichthyology, in the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The effect of water temperature on the distribution of the Eastern Cape Redfin Minnow, Pseudobarbus afer (Peters, 1864). BOATENG, Rita Afriyie, BScHons (Kwame Nkrumah), in Bioinformatics, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: In silico characterization of plasmodial transketolases as a potential malaria drug target.

 

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BROOKS, Haydn James, BSocSciHons (Rhodes), in Environmental Science, in the Department of Environmental Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The role of field and garden cultivation for food security under a changing climate: The case of Fairbairn and Ntloko villages, Eastern Cape. BURSEY, James Rodney, BScHons (Rhodes), in Geology, in the Department of Geology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: A mineralogical, geochemical and metallogenic study of unusual Mn/Na/Ba assemblages at the footwall of conglomeratic iron-ore at the farm Langverwacht, Northern Cape Province of South Africa. CHINDIPHA, Stones Dalitso, BSc (Malawi), in Computer Science, with distinction, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Gaining cyber security insight through an analysis of open source intelligence data: An East African case study. COETZEE, Johannes Christiaan, BTech (Nature Conservation) (CPUT), in Environmental Science, in the Department of Environmental Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Understanding the extension capacity needs of the CapeNature Stewardship programme in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. COWDEN, Craig, BSc (Agric) (Natal), in Environmental Science, with distinction, in the Department of Environmental Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Assessment of the long-term response to rehabilitation of two wetlands in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. DAMES, Michael Henri, BScHons (Rhodes), in Ichthyology, in the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Factors influencing estuarine and coastal connectivity of an estuarine-dependent fishery species, Pomadasys commersonnii (Haemulidae). DIALLO, Bakary Ntji, (Université de Bamako), in Bioinformatics, with distinction, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: In silico study of

 

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Plasmodium 1-deoxy-d-xylulose 5-phosphate reductoisomerase (DXR) for identification of novel inhibitors from SANCDB. DYER, Alexander Micha, BScHons (UCT), in Marine Biology, with distinction, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The role of ecological processes in structuring reef fish communities in the Agulhas eco-region, South Africa. EATON, Lara Lee, BScHons (Rhodes), in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics, with distinction, in the Department of Human Kinetics and Ergonomics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Health and fitness of young, healthy adult females and the effect of an eight week Pilates intervention. EDWORTHY, Carla, BScHons (NMMU), in Ichthyology, in the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The metabolic physiology of early stage Argyrosomus japonicus with insight into the potential effects of pCO2-induced ocean acidification. ELLIS, Natalie Kate, BScHons (Rhodes), in Geography, in the Department of Geography. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Aquatic habitat shift assessment in a groundwater-fed semi-arid stream. ERASMUS, Bernard, BScHons (Rhodes), in Ichthyology, with distinction, in the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Effects of CO2-induced ocean acidification on the early development, growth, survival and skeletogenesis of the estuarine-dependent sciaenid Argyrosomus japonicus. FELLOWS, Tamika Daniella, BScHons (Rhodes), in Biotechnology, in the Biotechnology Innovation Centre. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Discovery and validation of a CD4 binding aptamer through hybrid SELEX towards the preliminary development of a point-of-care aptasensor for rapid CD4+ T-cell counting.

 

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FERREIRA, Dean Ralton, BScHons (Rhodes), in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics, in the Department of Human Kinetics and Ergonomics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Influence of knowledge of the end-point on pacing during a 2000m rowing time trial. FÜRST, Mark Richard, BCom (Unisa), in Computer Science, with distinction, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: Pursuing cost-effective secure network micro-segmentation. GELBER, Benjamin Daniel Jude, BScHons (British Columbia), in Economic Geology, in the Department of Geology. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: A mineral systems approach to the development of structural targeting criteria for orogenic gold deposits in the Asankrangwa Gold Belt of the Kumasi Basin, South-West Ghana. GOUWS, Aidan John, BScHons (Pretoria), in Environmental Science, with distinction, in the Department of Environmental Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: A spatio-temporal, landscape perspective on Acacia dealbata invasions and broader land-use and cover changes in the northern Eastern Cape, South Africa. GRIFFITH, Tamzin Camilla, BScHons (Rhodes), in Entomology, with distinction, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Investigating thermal physiology as a tool to improve the release efficacy of insect biological control agents. GUSHA, Molline, BScHons (NUST), in Marine Biology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: A community-wide trophic structure analysis in intertidal ecosystems on the south coast of South Africa. HANNWEG, Bianca, BScHons (Rhodes), in Ichthyology, in the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Using action cameras to assess habitat utilization by

 

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Pseudobarbus afer and Sandelia capensis in the Swartkops River, Eastern Cape, South Africa. HARRIS, Jessica Anne, BScHons (Rhodes), in Chemistry, with distinction, in the Department of Chemistry. Degree by thesis. Thesis: BODIPY dyes for singlet oxygen and optical limiting applications. HILLIAR, Storm Hannah, BScHons (Rhodes), in Microbiology, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis: Thesis: An investigation into the bacterial communities associated with pyrroloiminoquinone-producing South African latrunculid sponges. HLATSHWAYO, Zweli Thabiso, BScHons (Rhodes), in Chemistry, in the Department of Chemistry. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Donor-acceptor effects on the optical limiting properties of BODIPY dyes. HODGSON, Danuta Lorina, BScHons (Rhodes), in Geography, in the Department of Geography. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Demographic change in the Upper Tsitsa catchment: The integration of census and remote sensed data for 2001 and 2011. HOUSEMAN, Pascalene Shannon, BScHons (Rhodes), in Biotechnology, in the Biotechnology Innovation Centre. Degree by thesis. Thesis: An investigation of mitochondrial dynamics and networks observed within normal human undifferentiated and differentiated cell lines. HUCHZERMEYER, Nicholaus Heinrich, BScHons (Rhodes), in Geography, in the Department of Geography. Degree by thesis. Thesis: A baseline survey of channel geomorphology with particular reference to the effects of sediment characteristics on ecosystem health in Tsitsa River, Eastern Cape, South Africa. HULUSHE, Siyabonga Theophillus, BScHons (Rhodes), in Chemistry, in the Department of Chemistry. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Guest inclusion behaviour of zirconium(IV)-based polycarboxylate complexes: A study of metal-organic frameworks.

 

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HUNT, Kieran Richard, BScHons (Rhodes), in Computer Science, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: A comparison of exact string search algorithms for deep packet inspection. HUNTER, Samuel Oswald, BScHons (Rhodes), in Computer Science, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: A framework of malicious host fingerprinting using distributed network sensors. JIMOH, Taobat Adekilekun, BScHons (Ilorin), in Environmental Biotechnology, with distinction, in the Institute for Environmental Biotechnology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Water quality, biomass and extracellular polymeric substances in an integrated algae pond system. JOUBERT, Francois Dehan, BScHons (Rhodes), in Entomology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Assessment of pheromone specificity in Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) populations with focus on pest monitoring and the regional rollout of the sterile insect technique in citrus. KAMBIKAMBI, Manda Juliet, BSc (Zambia), BScHons (Rhodes), in Fisheries Science, in the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Two-tissue stable isotope analysis to elucidate isotopic incorporation and trophic niche patterns for chubbyhead barb Enteromius anoplus. KEIGHLEY, Tia Kristi, BScHons (Rhodes), in Water Resource Science, in the Institute for Water Research. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Mining, agriculture and wetland ecological infrastructure in the upper Komati catchment (South Africa): contestations in a complex social-ecological system. KING, Josephine Claire, BSocSciHons (Rhodes), in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics, with distinction, in the Department of Human Kinetics and Ergonomics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The effects of intermittent

 

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task parameters on muscle fatigue development during submaximal dynamic exertions. KNOX, Jenna Tracy, BScHons (Rhodes), in Geography, in the Department of Geography. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Chemical weathering on selected nunataks in Western Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica. KOTA, Ntsika Monde Mbulelo, BScHons (Rhodes), in Chemistry, in the Department of Chemistry. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Development of a computational chemistry scheme for testing the utility of synthetic bacteriochlorin in dye-sensitized solar cells. KUBHEKA, Patrick Skhumbuzo, BScHons (UKZN), in Environmental Science, in the Department of Environmental Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Developing and testing the congruency of selected biological indicators and an existing tool designed to assess wetland health in agricultural settings in the KZN Midlands. LAGESSE, Juliette Valerie, BScHons (Rhodes), in Geography, in the Department of Geography. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Discontinuous gully erosion as a mechanism of wetland formation: A case study of the Kompanjiesdrift basin, Kromrivier, Eastern Cape, South Africa. LECH, James Chrystopher, BScHons (Rhodes), in Information Systems, in the Department of Information Systems. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Constructing an EMF radiation hygeia framework and model to demonstrate a public interest override. LLOYD, Melissa, BScHons (Rhodes), in Microbiology, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Isolation, identification and genetic characterisation of a microsporidium isolated from the carob moth, Ectomyelois ceratoniae (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). MANYUMWA, Colleen Varaidzo, BScHons (Midlands State), in Biochemistry, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology.

 

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Degree by thesis. Thesis: Production, purification and characterisation of proteases from an ericoid mycorrhizal fungus, Oidiodendron maius. MARK, Stephen John, BSc (UKZN), in Computer Science, with distinction, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: De-identification of personal information for use in software testing to ensure compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act. MAY, Aviwe Khanya, BScHons (Rhodes), in Chemistry, with distinction, in the Department of Chemistry. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Photosensitizer, pH sensing and optical limiting properties of BODIPY dyes. MBATHA, Erica Isabel Tavares Da Silva, BScHons (Wits), in Entomology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The evaluation of potential dietary media, measurement parameters and storage techniques for use in forensic entomotoxicology. MCNAMARA, Shaun John, BAHons (Rhodes), in Geography, in the Department of Geography. Degree by thesis.Thesis: The influence of landscape disconnectivity on the structure and function of the Krom River, Eastern Cape, South Africa. MDODANA, Lumka Anita, BScHons (Fort Hare), in Entomology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: A new candidate biological control agent for the control of Pereskia aculeata Miller (Cactaceae) in South Africa. MGABA, Ntombekhaya, NatDip (NMMU), BScHons (Rhodes), in Water Resource Science, in the Institute for Water Research. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Macroinvertebrate and diatom assemblage responses to pollution, with emphasis on salinity, in the Kat River, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

 

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MJOLI, Nwabisa, BScHons (Rhodes), in Environmental Science, in the Department of Environmental Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The potential significance of refugia in safeguarding non-timber forest products under harvesting. MOLOTO, Thapelo Refiloe Patience, BScHons (Pretoria), in Geology, in the Department of Geology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Sulphur isotope study of pyrite from the Twangiza-Namoya Gold Belt, (South Kivu, DRC): a proxy of gold provenance. MOONGELA, Harry Ndinaomwa, BSc (UNAM), in Information Systems, in the Department of Information Systems. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Students’ perceptions towards the influences of social media on students’ academic engagement at a tertiary institution: A case study of the use of Facebook and Twitter at Rhodes University. MOTSUMI, Tebagano Valerie, BScHons (Rhodes), in Computer Science, with distinction, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Designing and Prototyping WebRTC and IMS integration using open source tools. MOXHAM, Emily Jeanne, BScHons (Rhodes), in Ichthyology, with distinction, in the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The spatial ecology of Albula glossodonta in the St Joseph Atoll, Seychelles. MTWEBANA, Sinethemba Siphokazi, BScHons (Rhodes), in Biotechnology, in the Biotechnology Innovation Centre. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Biophysical monitoring of unphosphorylated STAT3 homodimerization. MULCAHY, Megan Marie, BScHons (Rhodes), in Entomology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The implementation of a push-pull programme for the control of Eldana saccharina (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in sugarcane in the coastal regions of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

 

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MVANDABA, Sisanda Felicia, BScHons (Fort Hare), in Entomology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The thermal physiology of Stenopelmus rufinasus and Neohydronomus affinis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), biological control agents for the invasive alien aquatic weeds Azolla filiculoides and Pistia stratiotes respectively. MVANDABA, Vuyelwa, BScHons (UFS), in Hydrology, in the Institute for Water Research. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Understanding and quantifying channel transmission loss processes in the Limpopo river basin. MWAMBA, John, BScHons (Zambia), in Exploration Geology, in the Department of Geology. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: Exploration potential for copperbelt-style mineralisation in NW Province Zambia: Soil geochemistry as a targeting tool. NABATANZI, Margaret, BSc (Makerere), in Bioinformatics, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: Development and Evaluation of a web application employing artificial neural networks to facilitate the prediction of antiretroviral drug resistance in patients infected with HIV-1 subtype B. NONDLAZI, Sinoyolo, BScHons (Rhodes), in Biotechnology, with distinction, in the Biotechnology Innovation Centre. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Investigating the viability and performance of a pilot scale fly ash/lime filter tower (FLFT) for greywater treatment and the fate of triclosan post-treatment. NTSONGE, Sinazo, BScHons (Rhodes), in Economics, in the Department of Economics and Economic History. Degree by thesis. Thesis: An investigation of the informal market value chain for prickly pear Opuntia ficus-indica in Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape. O'DONOGHUE, Charles St John Nqwabuko, BScHons (Rhodes), in Chemistry, with distinction, in the Department of Chemistry. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Characterisation of surfaces modified with

 

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phthalocyanines through click chemistry for applications in electrochemical sensing. OOSTHUIZEN, Nadia, BScHons (Pretoria), in Hydrology, in the Institute for Water Research. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Quantification of water resources uncertainties in two sub-basins of the Limpopo river basin. PETELA, Nomvume, BScHons (Fort Hare), in Entomology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Interactions between three biological control agents of water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms (Pontederiaceae): the planthopper Megamelus scutellaris Berg (Hemiptera: Delphacidae), the sap-sucking mirid Eccritotarsus eichhorniae Henry (Heteroptera: Miridae), and the weevil Neochetina eichhorniae Warner (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). POIGNANT-MOLINA, Léo Antoine, BScHons (UQAC), in Economic Geology, in the Department of Geology. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: Primary controls on iron and manganese distribution in sphalerite of the Gams Formation, Gamsberg Zinc Deposit, Namaqualand, South Africa. POLLARD, Melissa, BScHons (Rhodes), in Marine Biology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Occurrence of mugilid and sparid fishes in eelgrass and bare sediment habitats from Knysna estuary. ROBINSON, Bradley Charles, BScHons (Rhodes), in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics, in the Department of Human Kinetics and Ergonomics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Strength and conditioning practices of high school rugby coaches: A South African context. RUDMAN, Lauren Lynne, BScHons (Rhodes), in Computer Science, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: NETWIOC: A framework for the automated generation of network-based IOCs for malware information sharing and defence.

 

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SCHLEGEL, Philippa Kirsten, BAHons (Rhodes), in Geography, in the Department of Geography. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Spatial variation in modelled hydrodynamic characteristics associated with valley confinement in the Krom River wetland: Implications for the initiation of erosional gullies. SHACKLETON, Bruce Michael Stuart, BCom (Unisa), in Computer Science, with distinction, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: Towards a collection of cost-effective technologies in support of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. SHAW, Brent Roy, BScHons (Rhodes), in Computer Science, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: A convenient appraoch to the deterministic routing of MIDI messages. SIDUMO, Bonelwa, BScHons (Fort Hare), in Mathematical Statistics, in the Department of Statistics. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: Generalized linear models, with applications in fisheries research. SITHOLE, Yonela, BScHons (Rhodes), in Ichthyology, in the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Morphological and genetic variation of Gymnothorax undulatus (Anguilliformes: Muraenidae) in the Western Indian Ocean. SIXABA, Vuyile Lucky, BScHons (Rhodes), in Applied Mathematics, in the Department of Mathematics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Geometry of Deformed Special Relativity. SOUTHEY, Richard Robert, BScHons (Rhodes), in Mathematical Statistics, with distinction, in the Department of Statistics. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: Bayesian Hierarchical Modelling with application in Spatial Epidemiology.

 

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STEENEKAMP, Travis, BAHons (Rhodes), in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics, in the Department of Human Kinetics and Ergonomics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Quantification of pre-competitive sleep/wake behaviour in a sample of South African cyclists. THOMSON, Gareth Peter, BScHons (Rhodes), in Water Resource Science, in the Institute for Water Research. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Coalmining and biodiversity in the upper Komati River catchment: The role of mining practice. VAN ASWEGEN, Sunet, BScHons (North-West), in Microbiology, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Vachellia erioloba (camel thorn) and microbial interactions. VAN DEN BERG, Jacobus Petrus, BScHons (Stell), in Exploration Geology, in the Department of Geology. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: Graphite origin, deposits, and economics: An exploration study of the Orom Graphite Project. VAN DER MERWE, Marcel, BScHons (Rhodes), in Microbiology, with distinction, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Yeast-baculovirus synergism: Investigating mixed infections for improved management of the false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta. VERMEULEN, Japie, Cert. (CISSP), in Computer Science, with distinction, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: An analysis of fusing advanced malware email protection logs, malware intelligence and active directory attributes as an instrument for threat intelligence. WAMBUA, Lynn Mutio, BScHons (Rhodes), in Biochemistry, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Development and optimisation of a novel Plasmodium falciparum Hsp90-Hop interaction assay.

 

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WEILBACH, William Thomas, BCom (UFS), BComHons (Unisa), in Computer Science, with distinction, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by coursework and thesis. Thesis: Practical application of distributed ledger technology in support of digital evidence integrity verification processes. WILMOT, Nicola Frances, BAHons (Rhodes), in Geography, in the Department of Geography. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Periglacial landforms of the Ahlmannryggen and Jutulsessen areas of Western Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica.

FACULTY OF PHARMACY

DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY MARIMWE, Chipiwa, BPharm (Rhodes), in Pharmacy, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Development and validation of a health literacy measure for limited literacy public sector patients in South Africa. Supervisor: Professor R Dowse. MWILA, Chiluba, MSP (Rhodes), in Pharmaceutics, in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The development, manufacture and evaluation of sustained release gastric-resistant isoniazid and gastroretentive microporous rifampicin microspheres. Supervisor: Professor RB Walker.

FACULTY OF LAW

DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

KHAYUNDI, Francis Bulimo Mapati, LLM (Rhodes), in the Faculty of Law. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The Kenya National Human Rights Commission and the promotion, protection and monitoring of socio-economic rights in Kenya. Supervisor: Professor R Krüger. Co-supervisor: Dr J Cottrell Ghai (Katiba Institute).

 

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What is graduation? Our practice of graduation is derived from a tradition which reaches back to at least the medieval universities of Europe. Graduates are those who have been admitted to a degree. There is a strict hierarchy of degrees from “bachelor’ through to “doctor”. In admitting a person to a degree the degree is conferred on that person in a somewhat archaic ceremony which is reminiscent of the equally archaic ceremony in which a knighthood is conferred. What actually happens in a graduation ceremony is along the following lines. The Dean, who is the person responsible for the academic project in that particular Faculty and who can thus attest to the achievement of the particular student in reaching the required level, requests the Chancellor to confer the degree. The student then moves to the Chancellor and kneels before him. The Chancellor, who is the titular head of the University and who acts in the name of the University, then confers the degree by holding a ceremonial bonnet to the student’s head while saying “I confer the degree”. The student proceeds to the Registrar. The Registrar, who is the keeper of the records of the student’s endeavours, confirms the admission of that student to a particular degree by placing the appropriate hood over the student’s head. There is a hood for each degree. Hoods differ from each other in colour and shape. The three basic degrees are Bachelor, Master and Doctor. Bachelor has nothing to do with the usual meaning “a man who has never married” but with the garland of leaves and berries (from the Latin bacca lauri, laurel berry) worn by graduands long ago. A Master’s degree is conferred on a person who has achieved the mastery of a specific field of study. “Doctor” is from the Latin verb “to teach” and is an ancient academic title which dates back to the very first universities where it implied that the holder had a licence to teach in a university. Academic gowns are based on the clerical gowns (most scholars in Europe were monks or priests) worn in the Middle Ages in universities which would have been housed in poorly heated buildings. The hood is also derived from ancient times when it was attached to the gown and worn to keep the head warm. When not on the head it was pushed back to look more or less as it does when worn today. Rhodes gowns are derived from those of the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Bachelors and Master’s wear a black gown of the same design as that worn by Master’s of Arts in the University of Oxford. Doctors of Philosophy wear a scarlet gown of the same design as that worn by Bachelors of Arts in the University of Cambridge. Bachelor’s hoods are made in an Oxford simple shape. Master’s and Doctors’ hoods are made in the full shape of the University of London. Apart from the shape of the hood, the colour indicates the specific degree. For instance, a BA hood is black lined with white and bound with purple, while that for a BSc is black lined with bottle green. The principal officers at graduation wear distinctive gowns. For example, the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor wear gowns made of black brocade. The Chancellor’s gown is trimmed with gold lace and the Vice-Chancellor’s with silver lace.