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Welcome to the<br />
Graduation Ceremony<br />
of the<br />
University of Johannesburg<br />
<strong>29</strong> <strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>2019</strong><br />
Welkom by die<br />
Gradeplegtigheid<br />
van die<br />
Universiteit van Johannesburg<br />
<strong>29</strong> Oktober <strong>2019</strong><br />
Le a Amogelwa<br />
Moletlong wa Dikapešo wa<br />
Yunibesithi ya Johannesburg<br />
<strong>29</strong> Diphalane <strong>2019</strong><br />
Niyamukelwa<br />
eMcimbini wokweThweswa kweZiqu<br />
weNyuvesi yaseJohannesburg<br />
<strong>29</strong> kuMfumfu <strong>2019</strong><br />
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UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG<br />
CHANCELLOR<br />
Prof NS Ndebele<br />
BA (Lesotho), MA (Cambridge UK), PhD (Denver USA)<br />
SENIOR OFFICE-BEARERS OF THE UNIVERSITY<br />
VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL<br />
Prof T Marwala<br />
BS Eng (Case Western Reserve USA), MEng (UP), PhD (Cambridge UK)<br />
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR ACADEMIC<br />
Prof A Parekh<br />
BA, BA Hons, MA (UDW), MA (Kansas USA), DPhil (UDW)<br />
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESEARCH AND INTERNATIONALISATION<br />
Prof S Sinha<br />
BEng, MEng, PhD (UP)<br />
REGISTRAR<br />
Prof IC Burger<br />
BA, HEd, BA Hons, MA, PhD (RAU)<br />
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER<br />
Ms N Mamorare<br />
BCom (Rhodes), BCom Hons (UKZN), CA (SA)<br />
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER<br />
Prof A Swart<br />
NDip, NHDip (TWR), BEd, MEd (RAU), DTech (TWR)<br />
GENERAL COUNSEL<br />
Prof PH O’Brien<br />
BCom, LLB, LLM, LLD (RAU)<br />
SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE<br />
Dr N Vukuza<br />
BA (Fort Hare), BA Hons (Rhodes), DTE (UNISA), MA (Wits), PhD (Stellenbosch)<br />
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EXECUTIVE DEANS<br />
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS<br />
Prof D van Lill<br />
BSc, BSc Hons, MSc, PhD (US)<br />
FACULTY OF ART, DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE<br />
Ms A Breytenbach (Acting)<br />
BArch (UP), MBA (UJ)<br />
FACULTY OF EDUCATION<br />
Prof SJ Gravett<br />
BA, HEd (PU for CHE), BEd, MEd, DEd (RAU)<br />
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT<br />
Prof DJ Mashao<br />
BSc Eng (UCT), MSc Eng (UCT), MSc AM (Brown, USA), PhD (Brown, USA)<br />
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES<br />
Prof S Khan<br />
BSc, BSc Hons, MSc, PhD (UWC)<br />
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES<br />
Prof AB Broadbent<br />
BA, BA Hons, MPhil, PhD (Cambridge UK)<br />
FACULTY OF LAW<br />
Prof LG Mpedi<br />
B Juris, LLB (Vista), LLM (RAU), LLD (UJ)<br />
FACULTY OF SCIENCE<br />
Prof D Meyer<br />
BSc, BSc Hons, MSc (RAU), PhD (California USA)<br />
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MEMBERS OF COUNCIL<br />
CHAIRPERSON<br />
Mr MS Teke<br />
DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON<br />
Dr Y Ndema<br />
MEMBERS<br />
Prof H Abrahamse<br />
Mr FM Baleni<br />
Mr T Ditshego<br />
Ms S Dlamini<br />
Ms K Gugushe<br />
Prof D Hildebrandt<br />
Ms X Kakana<br />
Mr G Khosa<br />
Mr MS Khoza<br />
Ms K Khumalo<br />
Ms B Madikizela<br />
Mr M Mahlasela<br />
Prof T Marwala<br />
Mr T Mati<br />
Ms Z Matlala<br />
Prof A Parekh<br />
Dr WP Rowland<br />
Prof A Strydom<br />
PRESIDENT OF CONVOCATION<br />
Dr BM Diale<br />
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Programme<br />
Tuesday, <strong>29</strong> <strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>2019</strong> at 17:00<br />
To ensure good order during the ceremony all those present are requested to leave<br />
the Auditorium only after the ceremony has been concluded.<br />
The academic procession enters the Auditorium and the members of the procession take<br />
their seats on the stage.<br />
The choir sings Gaudeamus Igitur (or a CD is played) while those present remain<br />
standing.<br />
The Chancellor constitutes the congregation.<br />
Choir.<br />
Welcome.<br />
The relevant Executive Dean presents the candidates to the Chancellor for the<br />
conferment of a degree/diploma/certificate.<br />
Singing of the National Anthem.<br />
The Chancellor dissolves the congregation.<br />
The academic procession leaves the Auditorium while those present remain standing.<br />
Lenaneo<br />
Labobedi, <strong>29</strong> Diphalane <strong>2019</strong> ka 17:00<br />
Go kgonthiša gore dilo di sepela ka tshwanelo nakong ya moletlo, bohle bao ba tlilego<br />
moletlong ba kgopelwa go tšwa ka Holong ya kopano feela ka morago ga ge moletlo o<br />
phethilwe.<br />
Sehlopha sa dirutegi se tsena ka Holong ya kopano gomme maloko a sehlopha se a dula<br />
ditulong tša ona sefaleng.<br />
Khwaere e opela Gaudeamus Igitur (goba CD e tlo bapalwa) mola bao ba lego gona ba<br />
tšwela pele go ema.<br />
Mokhanseliri o kopanya phuthego.<br />
Khwaere.<br />
Dikamogelo.<br />
Hlogophethiši ya maleba ya lefapha e hlagiša dialoga go Mokhanseliri gore di newe<br />
tikrii/diploma/setifikeiti.<br />
Go opelwa ga Koša ya Setšhaba.<br />
Mokhanseliri o phatlalatša phuthego.<br />
Sehlopha sa dirutegi se tšwa ka Holong ya kopano mola bao ba lego gona ba tšwela pele<br />
go ema.<br />
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Program<br />
Dinsdag, <strong>29</strong> Oktober <strong>2019</strong> om 17:00<br />
Ter wille van die ordelike verloop van die plegtigheid<br />
word alle aanwesiges vriendelik versoek<br />
om die Ouditorium nie voor die einde van die plegtigheid te verlaat nie.<br />
Die akademiese prosessie kom die Ouditorium binne en neem op die verhoog plaas.<br />
Die koor sing Gaudeamus Igitur (of ‘n CD word gespeel) terwyl die aanwesiges staan.<br />
Die Kanselier stel die kongregasie saam.<br />
Koor.<br />
Verwelkoming.<br />
Die betrokke uitvoerende dekaan stel die kandidate aan die Kanselier voor vir die<br />
toekenning van ‘n graad/diploma/sertifikaat.<br />
Sing van die volkslied.<br />
Die Kanselier ontbind die kongregasie.<br />
Terwyl die aanwesiges bly staan, verlaat die akademiese prosessie die Ouditorium.<br />
Uhlelo<br />
uLwesibili, <strong>29</strong> kuMfumfu <strong>2019</strong> ngele-17:00<br />
Ukuze kuqinisekwe ukuthi konke kuhamba kahle ngesikhathi somcimbi, bonke abakhona<br />
bacelwa ukuba baphume eHholweni kuphela lapho umcimbi usuphothuliwe.<br />
Udwendwe lezifundiswa lungena ehholweni bese amalungu odwendwe ahlala phansi<br />
esiteji.<br />
Ikwaya icula i-Gaudeamus Igitur (noma kudlalwa iCD) ngalenkathi labo abakhona<br />
besamile.<br />
UShansela uhlanganisa ibandla.<br />
Ikwaya.<br />
Ukwamukelwa.<br />
Izinhloko Eziyiziphathimandla ezithintekayo zethula abafundi kuShansela weNyuvesi<br />
ukuze bathole idigiri/idiploma/isitifiketi.<br />
Kuculwa iHubo Lesizwe.<br />
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Gaudeamus Igitur<br />
Gaudeamus igitur,<br />
Juvenes dum sumus;<br />
Post iucundum iuventutem,<br />
Post molestam senectutem<br />
Nos habebit humus.<br />
Vivat academia,<br />
Vivant professores,<br />
Vivat membrum quodlibet,<br />
Vivat membra quaelibet;<br />
Semper sint in flore!<br />
English<br />
Let us rejoice, therefore,<br />
While we are young.<br />
After a pleasant youth<br />
After a troubling old age<br />
The earth will have us.<br />
Long live the academy!<br />
Long live the professors!<br />
Long live each student;<br />
Long live the whole fraternity;<br />
For ever may they flourish!<br />
Sesotho sa Leboa<br />
Ka gona, a re thabeng,<br />
Re sa le ba bafsa.<br />
Ka morago ga bofsa bjo bo bose<br />
Ka morago ga go tšofala mo go nago le<br />
mathata<br />
Lefase le tla ba le rena.<br />
Phela thuto phela!<br />
Phelang diprofesa phelang!<br />
Phelang baithuti phelang;<br />
Phela kagišano ka botlalo phela;<br />
O ka re ba ka phela gabotse goyagoile!<br />
Afrikaans<br />
Laat ons dan vrolik wees,<br />
Terwyl ons jonk is;<br />
Na ’n aangename jeug.<br />
Na ’n onaangename oudag,<br />
Sal die aarde ons hou.<br />
Lank lewe die universiteit,<br />
Lank lewe die professore,<br />
Lank lewe elke student,<br />
Lank lewe al die studente,<br />
Mag hulle vir ewig hul jeug behou!<br />
Zulu<br />
Ngakho, masithokoze<br />
Sisebasha nje.<br />
Emva kobumnandi bobusha<br />
Emva kwezinkinga zobudala<br />
Umhlaba uzosithatha.<br />
Phambili ngemfundo!<br />
Phambili boSolwazi!<br />
Phambili nakuwe mfundi;<br />
Phambili ngenhlangano yonke;<br />
Maziqhubeke ngonaphakade!<br />
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QUALIFICATIONS<br />
1. Diploma in Financial Services Operations<br />
Hlatshwayo, Khethiwe Samukelisiwe<br />
Hlatshwayo, Mncedisi Kagiso<br />
Pholoba, Lerato<br />
2. National Diploma<br />
Banda, Clara (Retail Business Management)<br />
Dhlongolo, Zamazwide (Retail Business Management)<br />
Govender, Vikara (Marketing)<br />
Katane, Sebushi Precious (Marketing)<br />
Khumalo, Simphiwe (Marketing)<br />
Madzhie, Mutsheli Prince (Retail Business Management)<br />
Makgatho, Thato (Marketing)<br />
Mashele, Eulander (Marketing)<br />
Mashiloane, Itumeleng Tina (Marketing)<br />
Mashiloane, Thuli Busisiwe (Marketing)<br />
Mathope, Keorapetse Given (Marketing)<br />
Matsala, Amukelani (Retail Business Management)<br />
Mc Bride, Raylene Cemone (Retail Business Management)<br />
Mdodana, Neliswa Felicity (Retail Business Management)<br />
Moodley, Kresan (Marketing)<br />
Mtikitiki, Tumelo (Marketing)<br />
Poobalan, Clinton Jaryd (Marketing)<br />
Raborifi, Tshegofatso (Marketing)<br />
Radebe, Nompumelelo Lindokuhle (Marketing)<br />
Screeramalu, Yetanya (Marketing)<br />
Simapungula, Theresa Faith (Marketing)<br />
Vilakazi, Noluthando (Marketing)<br />
Vita, Twite Cecilia (Marketing)<br />
Weitsz, Jason Peter (Marketing)<br />
Xaba, Simphiwe (Retail Business Management)<br />
3. Advanced Diploma<br />
Dlamini, Bafana (Retailing)<br />
Duiker, Tumelo Vincent (Property Valuation and Management)<br />
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Gabuza, Ntobeko Felicia (Financial Markets)<br />
Hlungwani, Ndzalama Precious (Financial Markets)<br />
Kitoko, Ruth Kimvela (Financial Markets)<br />
Mabasa, Precious (Property Valuation and Management)<br />
Malesa, Rankotsane Millicent (Financial Markets)<br />
Manana, Thandazile (Property Valuation and Management)<br />
Manzini, Lorraine Thabile (Financial Markets)<br />
Moloi, Ntabiseng Princess (Property Valuation and Management)<br />
Morley, Heritage Gift (Financial Markets)<br />
Mpesi, Majobo Philomena (Property Valuation and Management)<br />
Ngobeni, Ntsako Ernest (Financial Markets)<br />
Tshosa, Tshepo (Financial Markets)<br />
4. Baccalaureus Technologiae in Marketing<br />
Mashimbyi, Happy<br />
Mohlala, Ishmael Dikgoneng<br />
Valoyi, Ntombi Gloria<br />
5. Bachelor of Arts in Information Management<br />
Brown, Chad<br />
Gobvu, Tererai Kundishora<br />
Malao, Katlego Wendy<br />
Mbele, Nhlakanipho Wiseman<br />
Mojalefa, Kagiso<br />
Njomane, Mbasa<br />
6. Bacalaureus Commercii (BCom)<br />
Bachelor of Commerce<br />
Belo, Joshua Tino (Finance)<br />
Bouchier, Connor Dalton (Information Management)<br />
Dias, Dominic (Information Management)<br />
Dias, Raquel (Information Management)<br />
Esmael, Mohammad Bassir (Information Management)<br />
Hawkins, Chad (Marketing Management)<br />
Hussain, Abdullah (Information Management)<br />
Mahlafunya, Tumelo Khotso (Marketing Management)<br />
Mashoene, Thabang Moses (Marketing Management)<br />
Mhlongo, Siyabonga Kelebogile (Marketing Management)<br />
Mogori, Mosadiwatlala Sophy (Finance)<br />
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Mohale, Mapaseka Crystal Charlotte (Marketing Management)<br />
Mphahlele, Atlegang (Finance)<br />
Mthimunye, Nompumulelo Faith (Finance)<br />
Mulerov, Ilan Benjamin (Finance)<br />
Ngoma, Zwelitsha (Finance)<br />
Nyamucherera, Audrey Tafadzwa (Marketing Management)<br />
Olifant, Otis Kamogelo (Marketing Management)<br />
Ramohlale, Mosima Rosinah (Marketing Management)<br />
Satar, Mikha'il (Information Management)<br />
Sewanywa, Sekaboga Lebone (Marketing Management)<br />
Songo, Motladi Mmantshipi (Marketing Management)<br />
Tsenase, Neo Joseph (Finance)<br />
Tsopo, Nicole Tanyaradzwa (Information Management)<br />
7. Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Planning<br />
Dani, Sisonke<br />
Mateane, Motshidisi<br />
Willem, Dumo<br />
8. Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Markets<br />
Ziqubu, Siphiwe<br />
9. Master of Commerce<br />
Starkey, Robert James (Investment Management) (with distinction)<br />
Dissertation: High-equity multi-asset investing versus pure equity investing: A<br />
study of risk-adjusted performance<br />
Supervisor: Dr CL le Roux<br />
Thusi, Philile (Marketing Management) (with distinction)<br />
Dissertation: The acceptance and use of mobile banking apps among millennials<br />
in Gauteng, South Africa<br />
Supervisor: Dr DK Maduku<br />
10. Master of Philosophy<br />
Elsworth, Catherine (Information Management)<br />
Dissertation: Knowledge-based automation and new workforce implementation at<br />
a financial institution<br />
Supervisor: Prof T du Plessis<br />
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Loots, Riaan Christo (Information Management) (with distinction)<br />
Dissertation: Knowledge portal creation for postgraduate studies through online<br />
communities<br />
Supervisor: Prof MA Mearns<br />
Co-Supervisor: Dr TA Louw<br />
Sewpersadh, Natisha (Information Management)<br />
Dissertation: Knowledge mapping of blockchain technology applications for a<br />
banking institution<br />
Supervisor: Prof T du Plessis<br />
11. National Diploma (N Dip)<br />
Boea, Mmatsie Peggy (Biotechnology)<br />
Diale, Masetimane Patricia (Biotechnology)<br />
Lebese, Mavis (Biotechnology)<br />
Machaba, Malehu Koko (Biotechnology)<br />
Maemu, Mutshidzi (Biotechnology)<br />
Makhubela, Natacia Tsakani Elizabeth (Biotechnology)<br />
Mazibuko, Delisile Precious Bella (Biotechnology)<br />
Mboweni, Presley Ntshuxekani (Biotechnology)<br />
Mokholoane, Topollo Faith (Biotechnology)<br />
Motshabi, Neo Lizzy (Food Technology)<br />
Mudau, Mulalo (Biotechnology)<br />
Phalatse, Kamogelo Hendrieta (Food Technology)<br />
Phiri, Makhosazana Michele (Biotechnology)<br />
Rakgantsho, Molebogeng Johanna (Biotechnology)<br />
Selahle, Kamogleo Mabona (Biotechnology)<br />
Seshea, Tshepiso (Biotechnology)<br />
Silinda, Eva Bongiwe (Biotechnology)<br />
Tshwana, Neo (Biotechnology)<br />
12. Bachelor of Technology (BTech)<br />
Mavhindi, Mpho Rosinah (Food Technology)<br />
13. Bachelor of Science (BSc)<br />
Khoza, Njabulo Khehla Marvin (Biochemistry and Botany)<br />
Makoela, Pretty Ngoanaphara (Botany and Chemistry)<br />
Mthethwa, Lorraine Mbalenhle (Biochemistry and Botany)<br />
Mzimba, Nyiko Fortunate (Biochemistry and Botany)<br />
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Nxumalo, Simangaliso Prudence (Botany and Chemistry)<br />
Rapelego, Friedah (Geography and Geology)<br />
Selepe, Thato Immaculate (Botany and Zoology)<br />
Tsikwa, Michele Rumbidzai (Physiology and Biochemistry)<br />
14. Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons)<br />
Grant, Donovan (Zoology) (with distinction)<br />
Malesa, Morape Khutso (Geology)<br />
Mamba, Abe (Geology)<br />
Notole, Viwe (Geology)<br />
Sebiloane, Kabelo Albina (Botany)<br />
15. Master of Arts (MA)<br />
Stockigt, Lara Joy (Geography)<br />
Dissertation: Climate change and snow-based tourism in Africa: The case of<br />
Afriski, Lesotho.<br />
Supervisor: Prof G Hoogendoorn<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr JM Fitchett (University of the Witwatersrand)<br />
16. Master of Technology (M Tech)<br />
Mabotja, Sekitla Fanny (Food Technology)<br />
Dissertation: The ability of South African consumers to interpret nutritional<br />
labelling systems of food products.<br />
Supervisor: Dr OA Adebo<br />
Co-supervisor: Ms DJA Metcalfe<br />
17. Master of Philosophy (MPhil)<br />
Mashele, Lungile Mikateko (Energy Studies)<br />
Dissertation: The Mega-Project Paradox: Is the "New-Build Programme" the last<br />
mega-project South Africa will see this century?<br />
Supervisor: Prof IT Rampedi<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr N Kambule<br />
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18. Master of Science (MSc)<br />
Crocker, Mary-Anne Claire (Environmental Management)<br />
Minor Dissertation: Assessing the constraints to recycling mill scale in a South<br />
African Iron and Steel Industry.<br />
Supervisor: Prof NJ Kotze<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof IT Rampedi<br />
Gregorich, Carly Danielle (Zoology) (with distinction)<br />
Dissertation: Comparative phylogeography of Southern African ungulates across<br />
Sub-Saharan Africa.<br />
Supervisor: Prof B Jansen van Vuuren<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr R Godinho (CIBIO, Portugal)<br />
Henning, Chantel (Zoology)<br />
Dissertation: The impact of selection and limited gene flow on genetic diversity:<br />
the impala (Aepyceros melampus) as a model.<br />
Supervisor: Prof B Jansen van Vuuren<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof P Grobler (University of the Free State)<br />
Hussan, Raeesa Hoosen (Biochemistry)<br />
Dissertation: Identification of MAMP-responsive plasma membrane proteins in<br />
Arabidopsis thaliana following challenge by mutant LPS chemotypes.<br />
Supervisor: Prof LA Piater<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof IA Dubery<br />
Kaekae, Kagiso Virginia (Environmental Management)<br />
Minor Dissertation: Effectiveness of EIA public participation for mixed land-use<br />
developments: a case study of legal compliance to 2010 and 2014 EIA Regulations<br />
in the Gauteng Province.<br />
Supervisor: Prof IT Rampedi<br />
Lekganyane, Dorcas Mapula (Botany)<br />
Dissertation: The mystery behind muthi: A survey of bulbous and perennial herbs<br />
traded at the Faraday Medicinal Market in Johannesburg using DNA barcoding as<br />
an identification tool.<br />
Supervisor: Prof M van der Bank<br />
Main, Devon Campbell (Zoology) (with distinction)<br />
Dissertation: A phylogeny of genus Chamaeleo with investigation of cryptic<br />
speciation.<br />
Supervisor: Prof B Jansen van Vuuren<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof K Tolley<br />
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Mashimbye, Nhlamulo Nomsa (Botany)<br />
Dissertation: Ethnobotanical uses, anatomical features, phytochemical properties,<br />
antimicrobial activity, and cytotoxicity of the Sotho medicinal plant Searsia erosa<br />
(Anacardiaceae).<br />
Supervisor: Prof A Moteetee<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof S van Vuuren (University of the Witwatersrand)<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr A Oskolskii<br />
Matole, Onesimo Hendrieta (Biochemistry)<br />
Dissertation: A study of the Southern African begomovirus pathosystem:<br />
determining the diversity of whitefly transmitted geminiviruses (WTG) infecting<br />
indigenous plants in South Africa.<br />
Supervisor: Dr L Esterhuizen<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof M van der Bank<br />
Mgolozeli, Sinazo (Aquatic Health)<br />
Minor Dissertation: Evaluating the effectiveness of Vryheid Coronation Colliery<br />
West Adit passive water treatment plant.<br />
Supervisor: Dr A Nel<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof JH Janse van Vuren<br />
Mgoqi, Aviwe (Geology)<br />
Dissertation: Effect of regional geology and mining activity on water quality:<br />
studies in the eMalahleni (Witbank) and South Rand coalfields<br />
Supervisor: Prof JD Kramers<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr D Love (Golder Associates Africa)<br />
Mhlongo, Lloyd (Botany)<br />
Dissertation: The medicinal ethnobotany of the Amandawe area in KwaCele,<br />
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.<br />
Supervisor: Prof BE van Wyk<br />
Milne, Sarah Elizabeth Mcadam (Geology)<br />
Dissertation: Origin of sheared continental peridotites: A combined<br />
thermobarometry, mantle redox and Sr-Nd-Ca isotope study of xenoliths from the<br />
1.15 Ga Premier kimberlite, Kaapvaal craton.<br />
Supervisor: Prof S Tappe<br />
Mohlahlo, Nomkhosi Patience (Aquatic Health)<br />
Minor Dissertation: Evaluating the effects of effluent from an Acid Mine Drainage<br />
Treatment Plant on the aquatic health of the Elsburg Spruit.<br />
Supervisor: Dr A Nel<br />
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Mokwena, Maria Louisa (Geology) (with distinction)<br />
Dissertation: The occurrence of chromium and other trace elements in selected<br />
South African coals.<br />
Supervisor: Prof NJ Wagner<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr A Kolker (United States Geological Survey)<br />
Morake, Mabuela Andries (Geology)<br />
Dissertation: Petrography and Geochemistry of Early-Middle Jurassic Mafic Dykes<br />
from the H.U. Sverdrupfjella, Antarctica.<br />
Supervisor: Dr GH Grantham<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof JD Kramers<br />
Mothogoane, Mashiane Sonnyboy (Botany)<br />
Dissertation: Studies on the medicinally important southern African Rhynchosia<br />
(Phaseoleae, Fabaceae) species: their taxonomy, ethnobotany, phytochemistry and<br />
antimicrobial activity.<br />
Supervisor: Prof A Moteetee<br />
Ngwakum, Bendicta Biligwe (Zoology)<br />
Dissertation: DNA barcoding of South African sponges.<br />
Supervisor: Prof PR Teske<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr T Samaai (Department of Environmental Affairs)<br />
Ntokoane, Tholoana (Aquatic Health)<br />
Minor Dissertation: Stereological analysis of the effects of Trenbolone on the<br />
gametogenesis in the ovaries of the fish, Oreochromis mossambicus.<br />
Supervisor: Dr ML Mokae<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof JN Maina<br />
Ormond, Robyn Jean (Geology) (with distinction)<br />
Dissertation: Structural and geochronological constraints on the formation of the<br />
Johannesburg Dome.<br />
Supervisor: Dr J Lehmann<br />
Parbhu, Shilpa Pradeep (Zoology)<br />
Dissertation: Captive breeding and conservation: lessons from captive lion<br />
breeding.<br />
Supervisor: Prof B Jansen van Vuuren<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof A Kotze (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI))<br />
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Rattray, Ryan David (Botany) (with distinction)<br />
Dissertation: The use of DNA barcoding and chemical analysis to identify material<br />
utilised to manufacture herbal medicines – The Interchangeable use of<br />
Pelargonium sidoides and Pelargonium reniforme in commercial herbal products as<br />
a case study.<br />
Supervisor: Prof M van der Bank<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof AM Viljoen (Tshwane University of Technology)<br />
Sanders, Scott Geoffrey (Environmental Management)<br />
Minor Dissertation: An investigation into the use of technology in Environmental<br />
Education in South Africa.<br />
Supervisor: Ms T Schoeman<br />
Seretlo, Matlou Francis (Aquatic Health)<br />
Minor Dissertation: An assessment of aspects of the ecological status of the Klip<br />
River.<br />
Supervisor: Prof JC van Dyk<br />
Sibiya, Nozipho Patience (Botany)<br />
Dissertation: Nutritional value of selected wild indigenous fruits of southern Africa<br />
and their commercial potential.<br />
Supervisor: Prof A Moteetee<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr E Kayitesi<br />
Sithole, Mercy (Environmental Management)<br />
Minor Dissertation: Understanding the mechanisms driving the effects of urban<br />
green spaces on human health conditions: A case study of the city of Bulawayo,<br />
Zimbabwe.<br />
Supervisor: Dr K Yessoufou<br />
Stelli, Samanta Adele (Aquatic Health)<br />
Minor Dissertation: The use of small-scale constructed wetlands to treat<br />
greywater in residential households for use in activities that require non-potable<br />
water.<br />
Supervisor: Dr A Nel<br />
Thango, Samkelisiwe (Biochemistry)<br />
Dissertation: An investigation of the identity, transmission efficiency and control of<br />
TuYV-vectoring aphid species in South Africa.<br />
Supervisor: Dr L Esterhuizen<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr SW van Heerden (Sakata Vegenetics)<br />
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19. Doctor Technologiae (DTech)<br />
Gbashi, Sefater (Food Technology)<br />
Thesis: Development, Chemometric-Assisted Optimization and in-House Validation<br />
of a Modified Pressurized Hot Water Extraction (PHWE) Method for Multi-Mycotoxin<br />
Analysis.<br />
Supervisor: Prof PB Njobeh<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr E Madala<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof S de Saeger (Ghent University, Belgium)<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr M de Boevre (Ghent University, Belgium)<br />
20. Philosophiae Doctor (PhD)<br />
Burgoyne, Christopher Nicholas (Geography)<br />
Thesis: Stakeholder Relations and Natural Resource Management: Case Studies<br />
from Ecotourism in Tanzania and South Africa.<br />
Supervisor: Dr CJ Kelso<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof KF Mearns (University of South Africa)<br />
Fischer, Delmarie Anne (Energy Studies)<br />
Thesis: Strategic Environmental Assessment – Supporting the Transition to<br />
Renewable Energy in South Africa.<br />
Supervisor: Prof HJ Annegarn<br />
Hulley, Isabel Margaret (Botany)<br />
Thesis: Medicinal ethnobotany of the Little Karoo, South Africa.<br />
Supervisor: Prof BE van Wyk<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr A Schutte-Vlok (CapeNature)<br />
Klein, Juliana Dunia (Zoology)<br />
Thesis: Genetic investigation of reproductive philopatry in raggedtooth sharks off<br />
the South African coast.<br />
Supervisor: Prof PR Teske<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr A Bester-van der Merwe (Stellenbosch University)<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr M Dicken (KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board)<br />
Makhubela, Tebogo Vincent (Geology)<br />
Thesis: Multiple isotope studies relating to cave development and landscape<br />
evolution in the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO Heritage Site, South Africa.<br />
Supervisor: Prof JD Kramers<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr D Scherler (German Research Centre for Geosciences,<br />
Germany)<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr GA Belyanin<br />
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Masekameni, Masilu Daniel (Energy Studies)<br />
Thesis: Xenobiotic Particle Emission Formation in Fixed-Bed Domestic Coal<br />
Combustion.<br />
Supervisor: Prof M Gulumian (University of the Witwatersrand)<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr T Makonese<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof IT Rampedi<br />
Modley, Lee-Ann Sade (Environmental Management)<br />
Thesis: Aspects of the biological integrity of the rivers flowing into the hypereutrophic<br />
Roodeplaat Dam: A comparative study.<br />
Supervisor: Prof JC van Dyk<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof A Oldewage<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof IT Rampedi<br />
Nibamureke, Uwineza Marie Clementine (Aquatic Health)<br />
Thesis: The different life stages of Oreochromis mossambicus and their response<br />
to chronic exposure to pharmaceuticals: The HIV anti-retroviral drug nevirapine and<br />
the antibiotics sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.<br />
Supervisor: Prof GM Wagenaar<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof IEJ Barnhoorn (University of Venda)<br />
Wuyep, Solomon Zitta (Geography)<br />
Thesis: Assessment of urban agriculture in Jos, Nigeria: Food security,<br />
employment and income generation.<br />
Supervisor: Prof NJ Kotze<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof IT Rampedi<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr AP Ifegbesan (Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria)<br />
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Gbashi, Sefater (DTech)<br />
Sefater Gbashi was born in Makurdi, Nigeria. He completed his secondary<br />
education in 2005 at Government College Katsina-ala, and obtained his Bachelor’s<br />
degree in 2011 from the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria. In 2016, he<br />
completed an MTech Degree in Food Technology (Cum laude) at the University of<br />
Johannesburg (UJ), following which he registered for a DTech degree. While at this<br />
institution, Sefater received various scholarships including the Global Excellence<br />
and Stature (GES) Scholarship for both his Master’s and Doctoral studies, and in<br />
2018, the MYTOX-SOUTH PhD Traineeship Student Exchange Scholarship<br />
allowed him to spend over four months at Ghent University, Belgium.<br />
Effective management of mycotoxins rely on stringent regulation and routine<br />
surveillance of agricultural commodities through efficient mycotoxin analysis and<br />
interpretation of data, hence the continuous need for improved methods of<br />
mycotoxin analysis. Sefater’s doctoral research focused on the development,<br />
optimization and validation of a modified, pressurized hot water extraction (PHWE)<br />
(instrument built in-house) method for mycotoxin analysis. This method was<br />
developed as an efficient, cheaper, greener and faster alternative to conventional<br />
methods for mycotoxin extraction. To the best of our knowledge, this constitutes the<br />
first report on the use of PHWE for the extraction and analysis of mycotoxins in<br />
food and feed. Research in this area is envisaged to promote bioanalytical<br />
techniques that are more environmentally friendly and sustainable. The thesis has<br />
resulted in two book chapters and one international peer-reviewed publication, with<br />
two others under review for publication. The data obtained were also presented at<br />
three international conferences.<br />
Supervisor: Prof PB Njobeh<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr E Madala<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof S de Saeger (Ghent University, Belgium)<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr M de Boevre (Ghent University, Belgium)<br />
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Burgoyne, Christopher Nicholas (PhD)<br />
Christopher Burgoyne was born in Cape Town in 1988. He completed his A-Levels<br />
at the International School of Cape Town in 2005. He obtained a Bachelor of Social<br />
Science degree majoring in Environmental Science and Psychology, followed by an<br />
honours degree and an MA degree in Geography from the University of<br />
Johannesburg in 2011 and 2014 respectively. That same year he enrolled for a<br />
PhD degree at the University of Johannesburg. He is currently working as a<br />
freelance environmental control specialist at various industrial facilities in Cape<br />
Town.<br />
Historically, the science and practice of biodiversity conservation has had an<br />
antithetical position to the consumptive practices of rural people, often excluding<br />
them from resource use. In order for conservation to be sustainable, it is necessary<br />
to find people-oriented resource management strategies. This thesis focused on the<br />
social factors influencing co-operative natural resource management in three ecotourism<br />
concessions in Tanzania and South Africa, including two wildlife protected<br />
areas and one marine protected area. It used in-depth semi-structured interviews<br />
and qualitative analysis to improve the understanding of the complex human<br />
aspects of natural resource management in each case study. The results highlight<br />
the important influence of power, trust, and ad-hoc human behaviour on the<br />
outcome of co-operative natural resource management. This study is important<br />
because it demonstrates the complexity of stakeholder engagements with direct<br />
impacts on biodiversity. The research has resulted in two international peerreviewed<br />
publications and presentations at two conferences.<br />
Supervisor: Dr CJ Kelso<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof KF Mearns (University of South Africa)<br />
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Fischer, Delmarie Anne (PhD)<br />
Ms Fischer matriculated at the Vaal High School in Vanderbijlpark in 1978. She<br />
went on to complete a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of the<br />
Witwatersrand in 1992. In 1994 she presented her professional practice example<br />
and became a practicing architect. In 1996 Delmarie joined government in the<br />
environmental field and in 1999, her academic path changed when she enrolled for<br />
a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management which was awarded in 2006. Her<br />
mini-dissertation on the topic Environmental Management Cooperative Agreements<br />
passed with distinction. She enrolled for a doctorate in Energy Studies in 2012.<br />
Delmarie Fischer investigated the contributions that Strategic Environmental<br />
Assessments (SEA) could make in streamlining the issuing of environmental<br />
authorisations for South Africa’s burgeoning renewable energy programme. Ms<br />
Fischer identified that current Environmental Impact Assessments were inefficient<br />
and contributing marginally to environmental protection. Ms Fischer has developed<br />
an innovative practice for SEA that consolidates regional commonalities of<br />
individual projects and streamlines internal assessments. Geographical regions<br />
suitable for wind turbines are identified, together with associated power corridors to<br />
allow for the construction of transmission lines. By researching a sound theoretical<br />
base and pragmatic, time-appropriate assessment processes, Ms Fischer has<br />
developed and implemented world-class innovations in Strategic Environmental<br />
Assessments, that will promote sustainable environmental practices in the<br />
renewable energy sector and contribute to the economic viability of independent<br />
power production in South Africa. Her contributions have been published in an<br />
international journal and implemented as standard practice by the Department of<br />
Environmental Affairs.<br />
Supervisor: Prof HJ Annegarn<br />
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Hulley, Isabel Margaret (PhD)<br />
Isabel Hulley was born in Johannesburg in 1980 and matriculated at the Dinamika<br />
High School in 1998. She obtained a BSc degree (2002) and a Post Graduate<br />
Certificate in Education (2004) from the Rand Afrikaans University, as well as a<br />
BSc honours degree (2007) and an MSc degree in Botany cum laude (2010) from<br />
the University of Johannesburg. She taught Natural Science and Biology in Doha,<br />
Qatar (2011-2013) and various undergraduate courses at the University of<br />
Johannesburg (2008-2011, 2014-2017). In 2014, she enrolled at the University of<br />
Johannesburg for a PhD degree in Botany. Ms Hulley is currently working as a tutor<br />
in Winnipeg, Canada.<br />
A detailed quantitative ethnobotanical study was conducted in nine villages in the<br />
Little Karoo region of South Africa. With the help of 101 local participants, the<br />
vernacular names and traditional uses of plants were compiled into a<br />
comprehensive inventory of more than 1200 medicinal, edible and other useful<br />
plants. The Matrix Method and various newly devised statistical indices were used<br />
to determine the relative importance of the plant species, as well as levels of<br />
indigenous knowledge among participants. A study of the phytochemistry and<br />
antimicrobial activity of a selection of locally important yet scientifically poorly<br />
known species, yielded data of considerable academic novelty as well as potential<br />
commercial value. The study is of global significance because it represents an<br />
important contribution to Khoi and San ethnobotany, and ensures the conservation<br />
of fragile, oral-traditional indigenous knowledge. The thesis has resulted in five<br />
international peer-reviewed publications and presentations at three international<br />
conferences.<br />
Supervisor: Prof BE van Wyk<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr A Schutte-Vlok (CapeNature)<br />
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Klein, Juliana Dunia (PhD)<br />
Ms Klein was born in Heidelberg (Germany), and holds an MSc in Biological<br />
Oceanography from Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel. She enrolled for a PhD<br />
at the University of Johannesburg in 2016 and is currently conducting postdoctoral<br />
research at Stellenbosch University.<br />
In her doctoral study, Ms Klein studied the spotted ragged-tooth shark, Carcharius<br />
taurus. Population numbers of this top predator have been declining worldwide, and<br />
the South African population is believed to be the only one not at risk of extinction.<br />
However, little information on its population structure and demographic trends is<br />
available, and it remains vulnerable. Ms Klein used genetic data and tagging<br />
information to conclusively prove that females return to the sites where they were<br />
born to give birth. This behaviour has resulted in the formation of several distinct<br />
pupping grounds, and the protection of each of these will help to maintain the<br />
genetic health of the South African population. The candidate has presented her<br />
work at two local and 3 international conferences, and has published two peer<br />
reviewed journal articles.<br />
Supervisor: Prof PR Teske<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr A Bester-van der Merwe (Stellenbosch University)<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr M Dicken (KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board)<br />
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Makhubela, Tebogo Vincent (PhD)<br />
Tebogo Vincent Makhubela was born and raised in Tshiawelo, Soweto, where he<br />
also completed his schooling in 2008. He attended Mveledzandivho Primary School<br />
and Vuwani Secondary School. After matric, he went on to complete all his tertiary<br />
studies at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). He graduated with a BSc in<br />
Physical Sciences majoring in Geology and Chemistry (2011), BSc Honours in<br />
Geology (2012) and an MSc in Geology (Cum Laude, 2014). In 2015, he enrolled<br />
for a PhD in Geology and was also appointed as an assistant lecturer in the UJ<br />
Department of Geology. He was then appointed as a permanent lecturer as part of<br />
the new Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) in 2016.<br />
Tebogo Makhubela’s research involved the Rising Star cave near Sterkfontein,<br />
where Homo naledi was discovered in 2013. First he demonstrated, from<br />
mineralogical, geochemical and geochronological studies on cave sediments, the<br />
absence of external material at the discovery site. This underpinned the argument<br />
for H naledi’s deliberate disposal of their dead. Second, he co-developed the<br />
uranium-thorium-helium dating method for calcium carbonate, and applied this new<br />
technique to flowstones to refine their chronology. Finally, he researched the local<br />
erosion rate and landscape history through analyzing the radioactive isotopes<br />
beryllium-10 and aluminium-26, which form at the Earth’s surface due to cosmic<br />
rays. He determined a local erosion rate around 10 m per million years, and found<br />
that the landscape, and the soil that H naledi individuals walked on, have not<br />
changed much since about 250,000 years ago. Mr Makhubela is a lead author of<br />
one, and co-author in three publications in international journals.<br />
Supervisor: Prof JD Kramers<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr D Scherler (German Research Centre for Geosciences,<br />
Germany)<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr GA Belyanin<br />
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Masekameni, Masilu Daniel (PhD)<br />
Masilu Daniel Masekameni was born in 1984 in the Limpopo Province. He<br />
matriculated at Tseana High School in 2003. In 2006, he obtained his National<br />
diploma in Environmental Health (Cum laude). He obtained a B-Tech degree in<br />
2009 (Cum laude) and completed an MPhil in Energy Studies with a distinction in<br />
2016 at the University of Johannesburg. He enrolled for his PhD in the same year.<br />
Mr Masekameni is employed as a lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand,<br />
School of Public Health.<br />
The study focused on emission factors from small-scale coal combustion<br />
technologies, particle size distribution, physicochemical properties of emissions,<br />
risk assessment of Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylenes (BTEX)<br />
emissions, and cellular uptake of particulates. Results revealed that gaseous and<br />
aerosol emissions were significantly reduced by the correct selection of stove to<br />
fuel combinations. Emissions of particulates were directly proportional to stove<br />
type, fuel properties and ignition method. Particles from domestic coal burning<br />
exhibited small diameter of less than 100 nm. This is concerning given higher<br />
deposition rates in the lower respiratory track of exposed individuals. BTEX<br />
emissions remain a worrying aspect due to the high probability of cancer risk under<br />
defined exposure scenarios. The study has international importance because for<br />
the first time, a methodology for health risk assessment from residential coal<br />
burning was applied. This study produced publications in peer-reviewed journals,<br />
three conference papers and eight international conference presentations.<br />
Supervisor: Prof M Gulumian (University of the Witwatersrand)<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr T Makonese<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof IT Rampedi<br />
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Modley, Lee-Ann Sade (PhD)<br />
Lee-Ann Sade Modley was born in Johannesburg in 1988 and matriculated from Sir<br />
John Adamson High School in 2006. She obtained a BSc degree majoring in<br />
Human Physiology and Zoology, followed by an Honours degree in Zoology from<br />
the University of Johannesburg in 2011. In 2014, she obtained an MSc degree in<br />
Environmental Management, also from the same institution. Ms Modley is currently<br />
employed as a lecturer in the Department of Geography, Environmental<br />
Management and Energy studies at the University of Johannesburg.<br />
The aim of this doctoral thesis was to assess and compare aspects related to the<br />
biotic integrity of three rivers that supply the highly polluted, hyper-eutrophic<br />
Roodeplaat Dam. The research was done using a multi-indicator approach which<br />
included an assessment of macroinvertebrate assemblages, fish health as well as<br />
water quality and sediment analyses. The results of this study provides a<br />
comprehensive contribution to better understand the complex suite of<br />
physiochemical and biological factors impacting on water quality and in situ fish<br />
health in the Roodeplaat catchment area. It further provides useful insight on the<br />
bioaccumulated levels of the bio-toxin analogues microcystin-LR, -YR, and -RR in<br />
the hepatic tissues of two indicator fish species. The study also highlights seasonal<br />
variations in abiotic components and the associated biological responses at<br />
different trophic levels. This research has resulted in a publication in an<br />
international peer-reviewed journal with a second paper currently under review.<br />
Supervisor: Prof JC van Dyk<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof A Oldewage<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof IT Rampedi<br />
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Nibamureke, Uwineza Marie Clementine (PhD)<br />
Marie Clémentine Nibamureke was born in the Northern Province of Rwanda. She<br />
obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Education – Biology, from the University of<br />
Rwanda in 2006 and was a high school Biology and Chemistry teacher in Rwanda<br />
before furthering her studies at the University of Johannesburg in 2012. She<br />
completed her BSc Honours in Zoology in 2013 and MSc in Aquatic Health in 2015.<br />
Ms Nibamureke received a Global Excellence and Stature Scholarship to complete<br />
a PhD in Aquatic Health. She is currently working as a Senior Laboratory manager<br />
at the Department of Zoology and is a married mother of two children aged 22 and<br />
12.<br />
Ms Nibamureke’s research focused on human pharmaceuticals in aquatic systems.<br />
It was the first study to investigate the potential effects of the antiretroviral drug<br />
nevirapine and the antibiotics sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, present in<br />
surface waters, on the life stages of an indigenous fish species, Oreochromis<br />
mossambicus. Results showed that the fish exposed to a mixture of nevirapine and<br />
the antibiotics were more affected compared to those exposed to nevirapine alone<br />
in both juvenile and adult fish. Adult fish liver tissue showed pronounced changes to<br />
organ histology that may affect organ function. The long-term negative effects of<br />
nevirapine on all life stages showed the importance of putting measures in place to<br />
reduce or prevent the entry of pharmaceuticals into the environment. Three articles<br />
in peer-reviewed journals and one conference paper have been published from this<br />
study and the results have been presented at international and local conferences.<br />
Supervisor: Prof GM Wagenaar<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof IEJ Barnhoorn (University of Venda)<br />
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Wuyep, Solomon Zitta (PhD)<br />
Solomon Wuyep was born in Kebbi State (Nigeria) in 1977 and matriculated in<br />
1997 at the United Tongfom Fellowship College. He obtained a BSc Geography<br />
degree from University of Jos in 2003. In 2012, Mr Wuyep completed his MSc<br />
degree in Environmental Resources Management from the Federal Technology<br />
University of Yola. He enrolled for a PhD degree in Geography at the University of<br />
Johannesburg in 2015 and is currently a lecturer at Plateau State University<br />
(Nigeria).<br />
Urban populations in most African countries are predicted to increase to 1.2 billion<br />
in the next four decades and the sub-Saharan African region will constitute the<br />
greatest proportion of this growth rate. Inevitably, agricultural productivity and food<br />
accessibility will be reduced, thus constraining food security and quality of life in<br />
these countries. Solomon’s doctoral thesis assessed the contributions of smallscale<br />
agriculture towards livelihoods in the Jos metropolis (Nigeria). Results<br />
obtained are of international importance, both from the context of development<br />
challenges in the sub-Saharan African region and Nigeria in particular. The<br />
research revealed how urban farming wields a significant influence on employment<br />
opportunities, income generation, and food security in Jos, thus producing<br />
important knowledge for enhanced small-scale farming and how integrated zoning<br />
regulations can accommodate these activities. Research from the candidate’s<br />
thesis generated publications in an international, peer-reviewed journal, a<br />
conference proceeding, while other manuscripts are currently under review.<br />
Supervisor: Prof NJ Kotze<br />
Co-supervisor: Prof IT Rampedi<br />
Co-supervisor: Dr AP Ifegbesan (Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria)<br />
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