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GRADUATION CEREMONY
09 December 2020 l 14:30
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ORDER OF PROCEDURE
09 DECEMBER 2020 AT 14:30
The audience will rise as the academic procession enters the hall and will remain standing until the Chancellor is in
place
The Wits Choir will perform
The Chancellor will constitute the congregation
The Chancellor will welcome the graduands and diplomates
Address to the congregation
Conferment of degrees and granting of diplomas
The President of Convocation will address the graduates and diplomates
The Chancellor will dissolve the congregation
The audience will stand while Ihele is played
Members of the audience are requested to stand while the academic procession leaves the hall and not to leave the
hall before the end of the ceremony.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In the event of load-shedding or power cuts, the Great Hall may become totally dark until the generator comes into
operation.
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DEAN: PROFESSOR IR JANDRELL BSc(Eng) GDE PhD (Witwatersrand) IntPE(SA) PrEng FSAAE FSAIEE SMIEEE
Master of Architecture
OBERHOLZER, Cornelia Malan
RESEARCH REPORT: Investigating the climate change mitigation contributions made by building efficiency tools
used in the formal South African residential sector
THENGA, Shandukani Tshilidzi
RESEARCH REPORT: A responsive business model for municipal power utilities in a changing electricity market for
South Africa: a case study of the city of Ekurhuleni
Master of Architecture (Professional)
BUX, Ilham School of Architecture and Planning
Design Project: FOSTER FIETAS: a women's social enterprise development reviving heritage and Islamic
Architecture
RAMOS, Nicole Da Fonseca School of Architecture and Planning
Design Project: A Life Away from Lively Streets: providing a platform for a Multi-Faith Church to act as a
transformative agent for social spaces in the Township of Phumula
VAN DER WATT, Graeme Brett School of Architecture and Planning
Design Project: ADHDesign - School design to promote effective learning in children with Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Master of Engineering (Professional)
DU PREEZ, Jonathan Dawid Civil and Environmental Engineering
THEUNISSEN, André Civil and Environmental Engineering
Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering
ATCHA, Mohammed Haaroon
RESEARCH REPORT: Technology readiness and self-service drop bag technology adoption at South African
Airports
CHAN, Terrence Kam-Chung
RESEARCH REPORT: Supersonic flow separation over the shoulder of cone-cylinder and hemisphere at incidence
MOYO, Makhosazana Eunice
RESEARCH REPORT: Off-line parameter estimation for unmanned aerial vehicles after loss of control
2Master of Science in Building
HOBYANI, Mkateko Lowrence
RESEARCH REPORT: An Assessment of Construction Partnering Relationships amongst Major Contractual Parties
in the South African Construction Industry
MAGAZI, Mthokozisi Welensky
RESEARCH REPORT: M&A Effects on shareholders' Wealth Within South African REITs
MAMASHELA, Mpho
RESEARCH REPORT: Outsourcing Practices in Corporate Real Estate in the Public Sector in South Africa: case
study of the National Department of Public Works (NDPW)
MANGQUKU, Nomnikelo Nikita
RESEARCH REPORT: Awareness of value management among professionals working on correctional services
MEINTJES, Marius
RESEARCH REPORT: Mitigating Ergonomic Risk Factors in Labour-intensive Construction
MORABA, Mmanoko Yolanda (with Distinction)
DISSERTATION: Graduating female student's long term career decisions and the under-representation of women in
South Africa's Construction Industry
NAMANYANE, Tseke Remed
RESEARCH REPORT: The practice of green procurement in the city of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality in
Gauteng Province
NANDI, Peter William
RESEARCH REPORT: Non-Financial Determinants of Industrial Corporate Real Estate Decisions on Leasing
versus Owning in Johannesburg
NDWANDWE, Nokuthula Petronella
RESEARCH REPORT: Adoption of Building Information Modelling to Enhance Constructability Reviews: a case
study on Iron Ore Mining Infrastructure Development Projects, Northern Cape - South Africa
NETHENGWE, Ndivhuwo Jeanette
RESEARCH REPORT: The practice of green procurement in Facilities Management in Higher Education Institutions
ZULU, Ntandoyenkosi Sibongakonke Mphokwakhe
RESEARCH REPORT: Evaluating global best practices in mixed income housing: recommendations for affordable
housing delivery in South Africa through the FLISP program
ZWANE, Sibongile
RESEARCH REPORT: The Impact of Macroeconomic variables on REIT returns: a case of South Africa and Brazil.
Master of Science in Development Planning
BECKLEY, Frederick Kwesi Master of Science in Development Planning
RESEARCH REPORT: Understanding the impact of tenure status on overall life satisfaction of BNG housing subsidy
beneficiaries
IYAMBO, Tupa-omukumo Master of Science in Development Planning
RESEARCH REPORT: The Determinants of financial inclusion in the Khomas and Oshana Region, Namibia
KABALE, Unathi Master of Science in Development Planning
RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the Tshwane-Kungwini amalgamation process
3MOJAPELO, Maredi William Master of Science in Development Planning
RESEARCH REPORT: The invisible hand that shapes rental markets in the townships (North of Johannesburg)
NGOBENI, Mokgadi Sophie Master of Science in Development Planning
RESEARCH REPORT: Making cities of tomorrow more inclusive: Evaluating the adequacy of the City of
Johannesburg's fiscal tools in realising SDG 11
SCHALIT, Ruby Tuesday Master of Science in Development Planning
RESEARCH REPORT: Separating Together: Understanding insurgent recycling in Bordeaux, Johannesburg
SEKWATLAKWATLA, Matome Carim Master of Science in Development Planning
RESEARCH REPORT: Isibaya: Organized Chaos - A study of Taxi Marshals as Street Level Bureaucrats and their
role in the everyday management of the minibus taxi industry
Master of Science in Engineering
ADAMS, Maphutha Delson School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: A competitiveness analysis of the South African manganese industry using Porter's diamond
model
ANDERTON, Nicole School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Platelet Sonopulation
ASHRAF, Muhammad Ahsan School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Analysis of specific absorption rate in humans for wearable wireless devices in underground mines
AUCHTERLONIE, Jessica Elizabeth School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: The phytoremediation potential of water hyacinth
BAARTMAN, Sive School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Comparative study of applying nature-inspired meta-heuristic algorithms in PID controller
tuning for gimbal stabilization
BHENGU, Ntombikayise School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Understanding Effect of Process Variables on Extraction of Silica (SiO2) from Coal Fly Ash (CFA)
and Pulp Waste Ash (PWA)
BOADU, Akosua Ayaw School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Conventional design and water sensitive urban design (WSUD) within a South African Green
fields development
BODIBA, Veronica Mashadi (with Distinction) School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Parametric optimization of the production of carbon nanotube yarn from CVD reactor
CELE, Nkosingiphile Emmanuel School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Sunstainable approaches to sludge disposal for the Darvill Wastewater Treatment works
(WWTW)
CHAMISA, Malvern School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Non-orthogonal multiple access with imperfect successive interference cancellation in
spectrum-sharing network under interference power constraints
CHEN, Alan School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Mechanical testing and design of a lightweight novel WBD brake disc
4CHUMA, Lwazilwenkosi School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Synthesis and performance evaluation of calcium oxide-based catalysts derived from sheep
bones and eggshells for sustainable biodiesel production
DA SILVA, Kelvin School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Quantitative analysis of tremor severity based on hand-drawn spirals of movement disorder
patients
DAYO-OLUPONA, Oluwatobi Ifedayo School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Technology Adoption in Mining: A Multi-Criteria Analytical Tool for Emerging Technology
Selection for Surface Mines
DOVOROGWA, Delford School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Removal of mercury vapour from flourescent lamps using activated carbonaceous material
from waste tyre pyrolysis
DOVOROGWA, Hamlton School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: The potential use of tabacco waste for the passive treatment of mine acid drainage
EDEN, Christin Leigh (with Distinction) School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Synthesis and performance Evaluation of optimized Silica Sodalite Infused Polysulfone mixed
matrix membranes for pre-combustion CO2 capture
FELLER, Shani School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Investigating ICA for EEG electrode optimization for a sensorimotor BCI
FOWLER, Nicholas Thomas Stephen School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Hydraulic jumps and steps: the relationship between jump location and sequent depth ratio
using a step
GUDLHUZA, Nyiko Jeffrey School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Design and build approach as an alternative for improving public sector construction projects
performance in South Africa
HANEKOM, Andre School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: A review and assessment of the appropriateness of the mineral rescource estimation and
classification practices, as currently applied to the MG1 Crome seam on a Bushveld Complex Chrome Mine
HEUKELMAN, Brandon Jay School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Alternating Torsion and Bending Moment Testing of an Automotive Rim
HOSSI, Januario Da Costa School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: A Structure for Exhausts Clean-up and CO2 Utilisation for Reduction of Atmospheric
Emissions
JIYANA, Thelma Thobile School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Comparison of price prediction models in forecasting commodity prices
KAREMBERA, Philip Tafadzwa School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Selecting an optimal rock transportation system at Trojan mine using the Analytic Hierarchy
process
KHARI, Andile Aubrey School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Modelling of Gas Recovery from Unconventional Reservoir Shale Gas.
KULULA, Martin Itoolwa School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Strengthening local procurement in the Namibian Mining Industry
5LETSOALO, Katlego Masilu School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Comparison of value at risk models and expected shortfall models for selected mineral
commodities
LOONAT, Zaheera School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Non-invasive dc-dc buck converter load current estimation technique for embedded software
power estimation
MAAKAMEDI, Maja Ruddy School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Geozone definition of the UG2 reef for improved mineral resource estimation based on
statistics and geostatistics at Amandelbult Platinum Mine, Thabazimbi
MACHIBA, Muofhe Darlington School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: The recovery of gold from tailings material by means of an organic ligand in a gas phase
MAHLAWE, Anele Emanuel School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Effect of corrosion of lap-spliced steel reinforcement on the flexural strenght of reinforced
concrete beams
MAIDI, Marcia Retlogetswe School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Asessment of the durability performance of aged reinforced concrete water reservoirs in
Gauteng
MANI, Innocent Nozuko School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Transfer of social and labour plan commitment during the sale of a mine: Rustenburg
Platinum and Vedanta Zinc International (Formerly Black Mountain Zinc Mining) as case studies
MAPHETO, Paula Phoebe Shibu School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Evaluating capacity development within the alchemy community development trusts towards
achieving foundation tasks
MASHIRI, Tatenda Kuwarika School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Relay selection in massive MIMO wireless energy harvesting cognitive networks
MAZULA, Maqhawe School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Investigating the use of alumina (Al2O3) to substitute magnesia (MgO) in capsule components for
diamond synthesis in a high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) process
MBAYO, Jean Jacques Kalombo (with Distinction) School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Improving the Gold Leaching process of refractory ores and tailings using the Jetleach reactor
MC NALLY, Brendan Terence Victor School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Refining the methodology for geological zoning used in resource evaluation, through the
application of sedimentary characteristics of deposition at Kloof Gold Mine
MOGODI, Frieda Moshadi School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Assessment of practices and strategies for waste management of concrete and cementitious
materials in South Africa
MOTEKA, Leutsoa School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: User pairing and power allocation in underlay cognitive NOMA networks
MUDAU, Tsireledzo Lesley (with Distinction) School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Optimization of the synthesis and performance of bifunctional Co-HZSM-5 catalyst for FIscher
Tropsch synthesis
MUKWAWAYA, George Fungai School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
DISSERTATION: A Case Study on the Critical Success Factors in Implementing the Lean Start-up Methodology in
Developing Digital Innovation Start-ups
6MUSA, Godknows School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Wireless communication in a collapsed mine tunnel
NAGEL, Louw School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Investigation of the effect of bio-dispersants on condenser tube fouling and thermal performance
NATHAN, Malavika School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Ultrasonic blood fractionation
NGOBENI, Rivoningo (with Distinction) School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Synthesis and evaluation of silica sodalite/Psf/PVA membrane for removal of phenol from
industrial wastewater
NGWANZA, Mbinzi Kita Deddy School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Modelling and simulation of modular refinery for production of fuels with low environmental
pollution
NKOMO, Lihle Immaculate School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Optimisation based performance measure for a non-linear multi-varied vehicle suspension with
stochastic elements
NYAWO, Rose Nokuthula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Conventional drainage systems versus sustainable drainage systems: An evaluation of
stormwater management within an urban residential complex
PADAYACHEE, Hebendran School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Solid Particle Erosion of Ductile and Brittle Materials at Coal Fired Power Plants
PARROTT, Byron Edward School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
DISSERTATION: The Modelling of GO2/GH2 Fuel Type Propellant in Coaxial Injector Dynamics and Combustion
Processes
PETERS, Luke Fred Horst School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: An investigation into drivers of supply and demand of the rare earth element market
RAMEETSE, Mabusha Sharon School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Synthesis of carbon nanotube reinforced PES/PSF blend membrane for treatment of
phenol-containing wastewater
ROKEBRAND, Timothy Matthew School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Design of a universal antenna-based problem simulation interface with emphasis on geometrics
data capturing and handling
RUNGANI, Peter Tapiwa Chashe Nyede School of Mining Engineering
DISSERTATION: Improving safety and health in underground mining by empowering workers and control room
operators to respond to typical exposure risks in the production environment
SHAMBARE, Lisa School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: Sustainable recovery of Noble metals from electronic wastes(e-waste) using new ionic liquids
SITEFANE, Martin Bongani School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
DISSERTATION: The evaluation of sintering as a potential cause of duct blockage for a submerged arc furnace in
applied in silicomanganese production
SITOLE, Sophy School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Developing an epoxy composite dielectric with hollow carbon nanospheres
SMALBERGER, Charl School of Electrical and Information Engineering
DISSERTATION: Ultrasound-assisted cell eradication
7SWART, Cara School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: A Technical and Economic Comparison of Wet Milling versus Dry milling (Vertical Roller Mill)
TANSLEY, Kelby John School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Effect of hydrostatic internal pressure upon the buckling of hollow sections under axial
compression
TEFFO, Ronald Metja School of Mining Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Overall improvement in drilling efficiency at Grootegeluk mine to meet current and future
drilling demand
TYWAKADI, Ondela School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Groundwater resource exploration within the inner-city of Johannesburg
VAN GOOL, Richard Marc School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Wind loading on catenary domes
VARGHESE KOCHUVADAKKEL, Jeen School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: An investigation into the use of shredded rubber as aggregate in concrete
WALLS, Justin Michael School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Modelling the hydrology and nitrogen of the Wakkerstroom Vlei Wetland by modelling the
hydrology of the Zaaihoek Dam
WALTER, Kevin John School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Potential durability and service lfe prediction of reinforced concrete bridges on the
Swakopmund-Walvis-Bay freeway upgrade
WHITTAKER, Warren James School of Chemical and Mechanical Engineering
RESEARCH REPORT: Defining design authority elements in nuclear power plant construction projects
Master of Science in Engineering Management
BALOYI, Nhluvuko
RESEARCH REPORT: The impact of the acting policy on employee motivation and performance in Transnet
BÖHMER, Helena Maria
RESEARCH REPORT: Banking 4.0 -The impact of industry 4.0 on current Business Banking Business models in a
big South African Bank
BOYCE, Mhlangabezi
RESEARCH REPORT: Development of a manufacturing cost estimating model for sand casted components using
the design mass, for preliminary quote purposes at a Transnet Foundry
HOOSEN, Nadeem
RESEARCH REPORT: Success Factors of continuous improvement strategies in selected investment companies
within the financial services in South Africa
KAMDAR, Abdool Kader Ebrahim
RESEARCH REPORT: An evaluation of the impact of the Road Transport Management System (RTMS) workshop
in increasing voluntary certification
WALTERS, Michael Graham
RESEARCH REPORT: Development of a framework for the management of risk associated with outsourced
manufacturing in South Africa
8Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
AWOSUSI, Oluwatosin Oluwasola
RESEARCH REPORT: Soft systems methodology for the implementation of advanced manufacturing technology
(AMT) in the South African manufacturing industry
CHITIMA, Jealous
RESEARCH REPORT: Linking asset management implementation to process safety performance
EARDLEY, Matthew Peter
RESEARCH REPORT: Quantitative analysis of Demurrage Risk Associate with Rwandan Cement Producer's
Virtual
MALULEKE, Vukosi Era
DISSERTATION: Corporate failure prediction of JSE-listed South African firms using machine learning (A credit risk
management approach)
MATHABATHA, Jonas Mathi
RESEARCH REPORT: Improving Customer Service through FMCG manufacturing firms in Gauteng: a servitization
approach
MHURI, Tawanda
RESEARCH REPORT: Factors that influence the implementation of warehouse management systems in selected
South African companies
SAMUEL, Neethu
RESEARCH REPORT: An investigation into the use of machine learning techniques for forecasting inventory stock
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
MISSING, Timothy (with Distinction)
DISSERTATION: Accelerating Two-Dimensional supersonic wedge flow
MOORE, Bryan Leslie
DISSERTATION: Assessment of the effects of belt conveying parameters on the performance of unidirectional idlers
NEMUTANDANI, Rofhiwa
RESEARCH REPORT: Conveying air requirements for a dense phase fly ash pneumatic conveying system
TRUTER, Daniel
RESEARCH REPORT: Discrete Element Modelling of the Sizing of Particles in Zero Gravity
Master of Science in Systems Engineering
KING, Rene Stacey
RESEARCH REPORT: Development of a Conceptual Framework to enable the Understanding and Evaluation of
Freight Railway Operational Capacity
MABUSELA, Mankoko Salome
RESEARCH REPORT: A system Design Framework for the Transnet Engineering (TE) Product Development
Coach (PDC) Business as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of railway coaches
9RETIEF, Gideon Daniël
RESEARCH REPORT: Systems framework for decommissioning/ disposal process of electrical components for the
Transnet Trans-Africa Locomotive
Master of Urban Studies
ALAO, Abosede Olugbamisola Sustainable Energy Efficient Cities
RESEARCH REPORT: Energy-efficiency improvement study: a case study of waste heat recovery in selected
manufacturing industries in Johannesburg
MAHLANGU, Phumuzile Nicoline Housing and Human Settlements
RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring rapid development in emergency relocations in the South African Context: a case
study of Nellmapius Extention 21 in Mamelodi, Tshwane
MAREERE, Stewart Urban Management
RESEARCH REPORT: The perpetuation of spatial injustice in housing: a case of Alexandra, Johannesburg.
MATHIBELA, Nonhlanhla Bianca Housing and Human Settlements
RESEARCH REPORT: Understanding the housing production of yard rental units: the cases of "Phase 3" Lehae and
"Ka-Majazane" Randpark Ridge
Master of the Built Environment
MVELASE, Moitoi Alice School of Architecture and Planning
RESEARCH REPORT: The Misalignment of Policy in the Implementation of Upgrading of Informal Settlement
Programme, with examples from the Slovo Park Upgrading Process in City of Johannesburg
NGOVE, Pheni Cyprian School of Architecture and Planning
RESEARCH REPORT: Disaster preparedness and mitigation in informal settlements: community and municipal
roles in the case of Stjwetla in Alexandra, Johannesburg
NZIMANDE, Ntombimpela Lorraine School of Architecture and Planning
RESEARCH REPORT: Exploring the challenges and benefits of a negotiated versus a regulated approach to
Inclusionary Housing in Johannesburg.
VUNGANAI, Martin School of Architecture and Planning
RESEARCH REPORT: The role of the government on ensuring affordable housing in formal self-help initiatives: a
case of Dulivhadzimu, Beitbridge, Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Construction Management
DLAMINI, Nduduzo
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Quantity Surveying
KHAN, Irshaad MABINA, Komang Thereso
KUTUMELA, Thabang Samuel NCOBELA, Siphosakhe Ntuthuko
10NHLENGETHWA, Mongezi Qiniso SULIMAN, Muhammad Ilyaas
PETER, Vuyani
Bachelor of Science in Engineering-Aeronautical Engineering
DHLAMINI, Nigel Charles STRUWIG, Mitchell
MYBURGH, Sabrina Gabriele TSHUMA, Lindokuhle
SEEDAT, Junaid VHURUMUKU, Tinashe Erwin
SEGOJE, Kamogelo
Bachelor of Science in Engineering-Chemical Engineering
CHIMHAU, Tania MOLEPO, Xitivhane Clinton
LUBISI, Innocent Editor NTSOELE, Keketso Patience
MATABANE, Rosemary Sagoeme
Bachelor of Science in Engineering-Electrical Engineering
MAKGOBOLA, Phetole Kevin
Bachelor of Science in Engineering-Electrical Engineering - Information Engineering
SMIT, Jason Ronald
Bachelor of Science in Engineering-Industrial Engineering
BALOYI, Karabo Reuben NYADZANI, Autherius
LENCIONI, Alessio SULEMAN, Tahir
MASIA, Ndivhuwo Napoleon TSOMOLE, Moleboheng
Bachelor of Science in Engineering-Mechanical Engineering
EGLING, Theodore Nicholas Richard HAGROO, Shashi
11KALAGOBE, Tumisang Laurel MODISA, Isaac Monako
LALLOO, Hiral NDZERU, Tsholofelo Dorothy
MHLANGA, Bruce Mctobet NZENZA, Mubaiwa Sly
Bachelor of Science in Engineering-Mining Engineering
JERE, Chiloba Mpezeni PHALANE, Lebogang
KOKA, Sengadi Abel PHOKUNGWANE, Diketso Thaddaeus
MASEMULA, Mokhine Phillistus TEFFO, Kgotlelelo Patience
NDONGENI, Anelisa UBISI, Fortunate Skander
NETSHITUKA, Tshilidzi
Bachelor of Science in Property Studies
LOBEL, Jordin Samantha TSHABALALA, Nokuthaba Princes
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
LEBURU, Kgalaletso Paballo SAMUELS, Blake Vernon
Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies
MOHAMED, Aasif MUVHANGO, Vhutshilo
MTIMKULU, Mpho Basetsana
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
MADIKGETLA, Khomotso Melica MRASI, Sithembiso Fredrick
MALINDI, Thulani MSIBI, Sanele
MATHEBULA, Thandeka Noxolo MSIPHA, Langelihle Israel
MOKOENA, Thabang Emmanuel NOKWE, Vuyisa Elfort
MOTHWANE, Tlotlo NTSEVU, Nhlanhla Lucky
12SEBUENG, Nonofo Kenneth THOMAS, Tiffany Celine
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
BONGA, Wageqa School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
MORAKE, Mojalefa School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
MOROPANE, Isaac Sekontshe School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
MUDAU, Takadzani Portia School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
NDLOVU, Xolani Mqhelisi School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
WEIDEMAN, Hendrik Jacobus School of Electrical and Information Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Property Development and Management
KESHAV, Bavisha
MADI, Thandeka
MAKHURA, Moraka Thomas Facilities Management
MJANDANA, Vuyokazi Biator
13FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEAN: PROFESSOR N CHETTY BSc Hons (Natal) MS PhD (Urbana-Champaign) MSAIP MASSAf
Master of Science
ACHEAMPONG, Osei Kofi Geology
DISSERTATION: An investigation of the mineralisation and associated structures within the Grasvally area, South
Africa
BALOYI, Nkateko eScience
RESEARCH REPORT: Discrimination of signal-background events with supervised and weakly supervised learning
in the search for new Bosons decaying to Z + y final state
BANDE, Prosper Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
RESEARCH REPORT: A comparison of Landsat 8 and Sentinel 2 in mapping chlorophyll-a and turbidity in the Vaal
Dam, and Lakes Shinji and Nakaumi of Japan
BATISTA, Savannah Trystan Kira Schlebusch (with Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
Distinction)
DISSERTATION: Exploring the efficacy of popular clustering techniques on gene expression data
BOEYENS, Julia Megan (with Distinction) Physics
DISSERTATION: Interactions in one dimension studied using the density matrix renormalization group
BORN, Kendall (with Distinction) Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: Algebraic closure models applied to the two-dimensional turbulent classical far wake
BOTHA, Tamara Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: Growth patterns and climate-growth relationships of three Helichrysum shrub species along an
elevation gradient in the Drakensberg Alpine Centre
CORREIA, Artur Muhammad Anize (with Distinction) Mathematics
DISSERTATION: Riemannian manifolds and their curvature
DE OLIVEIRA, Michael Almeida (with Distinction) Physics
DISSERTATION: Quantum cryptography with structured light
DIDIZA, Linda Tabile Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: The isolation, characterisation and granular formulation of native entomopathogenic nematodes in
South Africa
DITHEBE, Keletso Kenneth Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: A comparative study of different Meta-Heuristic methods for scheduling the CAF champions
league
DRUDE, Lyriche Charne (with Distinction) Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
DISSERTATION: A pre-release survey for the biological control of invasive alien Tamarix taxa (Tamaricaceae) in
South Africa
DUDUMASHE, Noluvuyo Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
RESEARCH REPORT: Monitoring the impact of coal mining on vegetation cover changes over the last four decades
in the coalfields region of Ermelo using Landsat earth observation data
14ENGELBRECHT, Bryce Joseph Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: Object recognition beyond RGB
GAELEJWE, Theodore Cwere eScience
RESEARCH REPORT: The use of machine learning in the search for di-photons in association with missing energy
GATHERCOLE, Megan Storme Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: The neglected past in the South African history curriculum
GAZA, Chajinsi Allegra (with Distinction) Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: The molecular mechanism for vitamin D-mediated changes in global DNA methylation in MCF-7
breast cancer cells
GREYLING, David Robert Geosciences
DISSERTATION: Redox state of eclogite xenoliths from the western Kaapvaal craton (Bellsbank and Bobbejaan
kimberlites)
GUERINONI, Daniela Catherine Physics
DISSERTATION: An evaluation of CTools for H.E.S.S data analysis
HALES, Matthew Paul (with Distinction) Geosciences
DISSERTATION: Structural and kinematic analysis of a pseudotachylite-bearing fault system within the upper
Critical Zone of the Bushveld Complex, South Africa
HAMILTON, Tamryn Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
DISSERTATION: Long-term reconstruction of rainfall and fire for the Kavango-East and Zambezi regions, Namibia
and the impact of people on past fire regimes
HAMMING, Petrus (Peter) Menze Resource Conservation Biology
RESEARCH REPORT: The effects of container colour on the oviposition of Culex pipiens complex mosquitoes
(Diptera: Culicidae) and indicators of wastewater quality
HARRIS, Christopher (with Distinction) Geosciences
DISSERTATION: Exploring biodiversity patterns amongst southern Gondwana’s primeval forests: taxonomy of
lycopod and progymnosperm fossils from the Upper Devonian Witpoort Formation (Witteberg Group, South Africa)
HENHA EYONO, Roy Pavel Samuel Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: Learning to backpropagate
JOHNSON, Kiah (with Distinction) Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: Transient communities on a changing nineteenth century archaeological landscape
KARIM, Zainoolabadien Computer Science
RESEARCH REPORT: Industrial change detection using deep learning applied to DInSAR and optical satellite
imagery
KGOMOKABOYA, Maite Codlinne Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: Geminivirus replication-association protein (Rep) as a target for the development of small
molecule inhibitors
KIRKEL, Ilan (with Distinction) Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: Probing the stability and folding mechanism of FOXP2-FHD
KUNENE, Dumisani Christopher (with Distinction) Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: Enhanced feature acquisition through the use of infrared imaging for human detection
LAP, Amy Lee Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: Bones for thought: a taphonomic study of the faunal remains from early MIS 5 at Klasies River
main site
15LEKALAKALA, Nthabiseng Miranda Physics
DISSERTATION: Test beam campaigns for readout electronics of the upgrade Tile Calorimeter of the ATLAS
Detector
LEKHULENI, Cebile Natasha Nolwazi Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: Evaluating the desiccation tolerance of entomopathogenic nematodes and formulation strategy in
an attempt to improve storage stability through the induction of anhydrobiosis
LE ROUX, Peter Gordon Economic Geology
RESEARCH REPORT: An exploration of the effect of grade estimation strategy on model representativity within a
shear hosted gold deposit
MAAKE, Witness Ramoshweu Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: Applications of machine learning to estimating the multivariate adaptive price impact functions of
the Johannesburg Stock Exchange traded financial instruments
MABEER, Pravir Vishnu Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: Evaluation of tubers from cassava transgenic lines tolerant to African cassava mosaic virus
MADONSELA, Phumzile Physics
DISSERTATION: Application of the Jaynes-Cummings model in quantum information processing
MAKGANOTO, Makgwedi Precious eScience
RESEARCH REPORT: Application of machine learning Algorithms to predict the closing price of the Johannesburg
Stock Exchange all-share index
MANTHATA, Nthabiseng Marycia eScience
RESEARCH REPORT: Using weight matrices to build a polynomial representation to assist with interpretability and
explainability of deep learning models
MAPATAGANE, Ntsundeni Louis Environmental Sciences
RESEARCH REPORT: Organisational energy efficiency and consumption: attitudes, perceptions and behavior in
the context of energy in a South African university
MARINGA, Nompumelelo Archaeology
DISSERTATION: A palaeoecological and taphonomic analysis of the micromammals from a marine isotope stage 5
layer at Klasies River, southern Cape, South Africa
MASHILO, Konanani Environmental Sciences
RESEARCH REPORT: An analysis of domestic solid waste management practices in Ivory Park, City of
Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng Province
MASOLO, Angelinah Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: The Archaeology of Moxomatsi, a 17th Century Bokoni Capital, Mpumalanga, South Africa
MASUKU, Thabo Clearance Physics
DISSERTATION: Light yield studies of neutron irradiated plastic scintillators and the testing of the front-end readout
system of the Atlas tile calorimeter
MASUNTE, Tumelo Kenneth Economic Geology
RESEARCH REPORT: An evaluation of the Upper Zone sequence in core NP1 and its regional significance to the
northern limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex
MATHYE, Macdaline Raisibe eScience
RESEARCH REPORT: Theoretical model to predict undergraduate attrition based on background and enrollment
characteristics
MAWJEE, Shahil (with Distinction) Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: Progressive skill extraction with a curriculum of tasks
16MCPHERSON, Fazlin Ahdielah Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: Climate change and heritage tourism: threats to Makgabeng in a regional context, Limpopo South
Africa.
MHLANGA, Fortune Nhlanhla Physics
DISSERTATION: Search for W0 boson in the hadronic channel using the 2017 and 2018 Run-II data at ATLAS
MHLONGO, Nokukhanya Nozipho (with Distinction) Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
DISSERTATION: The ecology and sustainable use of Euphorbia umfoloziensis and Euphorbia_bupleurifolia
MIZRAHI, Liron Computer Science
DISSERTATION: Using social context for person re-identification
MNGADI, Noluthando eScience
RESEARCH REPORT: A theoretical model to predict undergraduate learner attrition using background, individual,
and schooling attributes
MOKGAWA, Josias Lekota Chemistry
DISSERTATION: Method development for the determination of trace impurities in nuclear grade zirconium
MOKGEHLE, Dineo Revinwa Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
RESEARCH REPORT: Mapping and monitoring the distribution and invasion of Mesquite (Prosopies Glandulosa)
along the AL Gash River Kassala, Sudan using remote sensing techniques
MOKOENA, Rethabile Julieta Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: Investigating the interaction of Escherichia coli stringent starvation protein A (EcSspA) with
indanyloxyacetic acid 94 and ethacrynic acid
MOL, Bronwyn Ashleigh Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: Investigating the degradation of phenols by aerobic thermophilic bacteria
MOLALAKGOTLA, Mamoloko Portia Mathematical Statistics
RESEARCH REPORT: A comparative statistical analysis of the South Africa 2011 Census data on multidimensional
poverty: Limpopo as a case study
MONNAKGOTLA, Jeremiah Kgomotso (with Physics
Distinction)
DISSERTATION: Top-quark background estimation for physics BSM in the di-lepton and jets final state with the
ATLAS detector
MOSIANE, Lebogang Rose (with Distinction) Chemistry
DISSERTATION: Synthesis of few walled carbon nanotubes for potential application in organic solar cells
MPOGENG, Reatile Statistics
DISSERTATION: The effect of outliers in model-based clustering using the Expectation Maximization (EM) algorithm
MTOLO, Bonakele Patricia Chemistry
DISSERTATION: Synthesis of carbon nanofibers made from nickel catalysts confined within hollow carbon spheres
MTUNGWA, Peter Joseph Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: De-identification of textual clinical-notes using recurrent neural networks
MUDAU, Musiwa Trudy Economic Geology
RESEARCH REPORT: Manganese genesis, analysis and future demand: A case study from the United Manganese
of Kalahari (UMK), Hotazel, South Africa
MUGADZA, Farirai Chemistry
DISSERTATION: Photocatalytic degradation of methyl violet using modified radially aligned nano rutile
TiO2-nanodiamonds composite
17MUNSAMY, Thrishantha (with Distinction) Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: The development of a laser microcapture method for isolating single infectious
nucleopolyhedrovirus occlusion bodies from suspensions
MUTHWA, Ntandoyenkosi Brian Environmental Sciences
RESEARCH REPORT: An overview of the occurrence, evaluation and remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon
contamination in South Africa: case studies of contamination from filling stations in Gauteng
MXAKAZA, Lineo Florence Chemistry
DISSERTATION: Preparation of Cu2 ZnSnS 4/N MWCNTs nano-hybrid systems for potential application in
dye-sensitized solar cells as counter electrode
NANGUE TASSE, Geraud (with Distinction) Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: A task algebra for agents in reinforcement learning
NDLOVU, Nkosinathi (with Distinction) Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: Deep learning based semantic segmentation of unstructured outdoor environments
NDLOVU, Petronella Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
RESEARCH REPORT: Crime mapping and spatial analysis in Gauteng
NEMUVUMONI, Ntakadzeni Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: An investigation into the effects of metformin in combination with Clofarabine for the treatment of
leukaemia using T-lymphoblastic leukaemia cell lines
NHLANE, Dineo Sonia Chemistry
DISSERTATION: Synthesis and evaluation of cysteine and phosphate-functionalised graphene oxide based
thin-film composite membranes for acid mine drainage treatment
NKOLELE, Risuna Wisdom eScience
RESEARCH REPORT: Mapping of narrative text fields to ICD-10 codes using natural language processing and
machine learning
NZIMANDE, Nkosikhona Thabani Mphephethwa Chemistry
(with Distinction)
DISSERTATION: Microwave-assisted synthesis of Mn2PO4F and application in rechargeable aqueous sodium-ion
Batteries
OBAIDULLAH, Usaamah (with Distinction) Mathematics
DISSERTATION: An analysis of symmetries and conservation laws of nonlinear partial differential equations arising
from Burgers' hierarchy
OLAJIDE, Ruth Oluwafemi Environmental Sciences
RESEARCH REPORT: Factors affecting insulation quality of lichen (Usnea barbata) as nest material used by the
woodland dormouse
OLAMIJUWON, Olugbenga Jeremiah (with Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
Distinction)
DISSERTATION: Real-time vision-based driver alertness monitoring using deep neural network architectures
OLFSEN, Jessica (with Distinction) Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: Structural basis for the inhibition of Plasmodium falciparum glutathione S-transferase by
bromosulphophthalein: insights from structure-function studies
PILLAY, Ruvesh Pascal Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: Elucidating the molecular pathways associated with Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein (CETP)
knockdown in estrogen receptor positive breast cancer
18PINNELL, Jonathan Matthew Charles (with Physics
Distinction)
DISSERTATION: Controlling the orbital angular momentum spectrum of classical and quantum light
RALEPELE, Floyd Maseye Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
DISSERTATION: Responses of selected metabolites in Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves to seasonal variations
RAMBURUTH-HURT, Tanita Sophie Physics
DISSERTATION: Dark matter and diffuse radio emission in spiral galaxies
RAVHURA, Muofhe Environmental Sciences
RESEARCH REPORT: Assessing climate change adaptation measures in rural areas: a case study of Matangari
Village, Thulamela Local District, Limpopo Province
REDDY, Sashlin (with Distinction) Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: A comparative analysis of dynamic averaging techniques in federated learning
SADIKI, Andronica Environmental Sciences
RESEARCH REPORT: Evaluating the effectiveness of the current water resource management approaches in
maintaining the requirements of the South African guidelines for aquatic ecosystem: a study of Hennops River
SAMBO, Recognise Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: Taxon-free ecomorphological analysis of fossil bovids from the Sterkfontein and Swartkrans
deposits, South Africa
SCHMID, Kate Chemistry
DISSERTATION: Nitrile hydratase enantioselectivity as a function of genetic diversity and directed evolution
SCHOEMAN, Stephanie Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
DISSERTATION: A morphological study of the lung of the red-eared terrapin using imaging and computational
methods
SCHOLES, Stirling John (with Distinction) Physics
DISSERTATION: Structuring light to improve laser brightness
SELAHLE, Sibongiseni Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
RESEARCH REPORT: Mapping illegal dumps in Soweto using object-based image analysis
SELEBALO, Maria Itumeleng Resource Conservation Biology
RESEARCH REPORT: A systemic analysis of the environmental impacts of gold mining within the Blyde River
Catchment, a strategic water area of South Africa
SETHABA, Reitumetse Mmarona Hilary Environmental Sciences
RESEARCH REPORT: The development of management guidelines for the conservation of heritage resources in
Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga
SHAKU, Bokome (with Distinction) Chemistry
DISSERTATION: Synthesis and application of boron-nitrogen doped carbon nanoonions in supercapacitors
SOOBBEN, Marushka Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: Production of nitrile hydrolysing biocatalysts from Rhodococcus rhodochrous
SPOOR, Matthew Physics
DISSERTATION: A high throughput ADC system for the PROMETEO test-bench of the ATLAS tile calorimeter
STANSELL, Alexander Colin Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: Transcriptional profiling of CD4+ T cells derived from HIV-1 elite controllers
19STEWART, Caitlin Nesta Geosciences
DISSERTATION: The distribution of germanium in polymetallic sulphide assemblages: case studies from Kipushi
and Tsumeb
SYMON, Joni Molecular and Cell Biology
DISSERTATION: The effect of dopamine on the interaction between the FOXP2 FHD and DNA
TARUME, Isaac Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
DISSERTATION: Study of anomaly detection in diverse populations using probabilistic graphical models
TASKER, Daniel Merlin Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
DISSERTATION: Raw material sourcing and economy from the Acheulean Open-Air Site of Maropeng, Cradle of
Humankind, South Africa
THABEDE, Mzwandile Enock (with Distinction) Physics
DISSERTATION: Event categorization for narrow-width resonance searches in the H -> ZZ -> 4l channel with the
ATLAS detector.
THULARE, Evans Molahlegi eScience
RESEARCH REPORT: An empirical analysis and application of the expectation-maximization and matrix completion
algorithms for varying degrees of missing data
TLHAOLE, Boitumelo Chemistry
DISSERTATION: Synthesis of nickel sulfide-reduced graphene oxide for application in gas sensors
TSHWANE, Itumeleng Geosciences
DISSERTATION: U-Pb and Ar-Ar geochronology and geochemistry of the south eastern Basement Complex of
South Sudan
VAN RENSBURG, Roger Mclennon Physics
DISSERTATION: Wireless mesh network data communications and reliability analysis for application
deployment in anti-theft solutions
ZAHINDA, Franck Mugisho Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
RESEARCH REPORT: Detecting soil properties in agricultural lands using field spectroscopy and regression
models
Bachelor of Science Honours
BOWDITCH, Zachary David Computer Science
MOSHUPYA, Lebogang Nkone Genetics and Developmental Biology
MTSWENI, Busisiwe Mavis Geology
OBAIDULLAH, Usaamah Mathematical Sciences
SEHUME, Onalenna Christopher Geography
SIMA, Tsholofelo Yolanda Psychology
20Bachelor of Science
ABUBAKAR, Mohamed MLOTSHWA, Sithabile Siphatisiwe
ELGONI, Omer Faroug MOTLANA, Kgomotso Jacqueline
KUNENE, Mandisa NAGAN, Tristan Kyde
MAFIRI, Moloko Sydney SEKGETHO, Tlotlang Motheo
MAKGAMATHO, Paul Lehlogonolo
Postgraduate Diploma in Scientific Studies
PILLAY, Shayla Kohrika
21GRADUATION AWARDS
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Prize to be presented at the Faculty’s prize giving ceremony
John Muller Memorial Prize:
The MSc Development Planning student who obtains the highest mark for the Planning Theory course
Ruby Tuesday Schalit
22OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
Chancellor
DR NJ DLAMINI MBChB (Natal) DBL (Unisa) MBA (Witwatersrand) IEC (USA)
Vice-Chancellor and Principal
PROFESSOR A HABIB BA Hons (Witwatersrand) MA (Natal) MPhil PhD (City University of New York)
Chairman of Council
MR I SHONGWE BA (Wesleyan) MPhil(Oxford)
Vice-Principal and Vice-Chancellor-Designate
PROFESSOR Z VILAKAZI BSc (Manchester) MSc PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf FAAS
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
PROFESSOR R OSMAN BA (Witwatersrand) HDipEd BEd (Unisa) MEd PhD (Witwatersrand) MASSAf
Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Postgraduate Affairs)
PROFESSOR J RODRIGUES BScHons(Wits), PhD(Brown),FRSSA, MASSAf
Registrar
MS CG CROSLEY BA HDipEd (Witwatersrand) BEd (Hons)(Unisa) MEd (Witwatersrand)
Chief Operating Officer
MR F SIBANYONI BSc(Eng)(Natal) MBA (Cape Town) PrEng SMICMEESA
Chief Financial Officer
MR PC DESAI BCom (University of Durban, Westville) BCompt. (Hons)(Unisa) CA (SA)
Dean of Student Affairs
MR JAP SEPTEMBER BA MPhil (Cape Town)
DEANS OF THE FACULTIES
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
PROFESSOR I VALODIA BCom (Unisa) BCom Hons (Natal) MSc (Lancaster) DEcon (KwaZulu-Natal)
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
PROFESSOR IR JANDRELL BSc(Eng) GDE PhD (Witwatersrand) IntPE(SA) PrEng FSAAE FSAIEE SMIEEE
Faculty of Health Sciences
PROFESSOR MG VELLER MBBCh MMed(Surg)(Witwatersrand) FCS(SA)
Faculty of Humanities
PROFESSOR G STEVENS BA (Cape Town) BA Psych (Hons) MPsych (Western Cape) DLitt et Phil (UNISA)
Faculty of Science
PROFESSOR N CHETTY BSc Hons (Natal) MS PhD (Urbana-Champaign) MSAIP MASSAf
President of Convocation
MS S BOLON BA Hons MA (Witwatersrand)
23Emergency and Fire Plans during Graduations
1. In the event of an emergency and/or fire:
• The presiding official (Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice-Chancellor) will make an
announcement requesting guests, graduands and staff to keep calm and remain seated;
• The Ushers will assist guests to proceed to the nearest Emergency exits in order to evacuate the
Great Hall in an orderly fashion;
• Emergency exit signs are visible in red above all exit doors situated on your left and right hand
sides as well as the back of the Hall;
• The Ushers will assist the elderly and disabled guests out of the building;
• The academic procession on stage must exit through the back stage door;
• Once outside the Great Hall all guests, graduands and staff must proceed to the main assembly
point on the piazza.
2. In the event of a Bomb threat
All bomb threats will be treated as real in order to protect lives and property and the premises will be
evacuated immediately.
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