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GRADUATION CEREMONY
COLLEGE OF LAW & MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FRIDAY,
30 OCTOBER 2020
12:00
SPORTS CENTRE | WESTVILLE CAMPUS
COVID-19 On 15 March 2020, a national state of disaster was declared in South Africa in light of the COVID-19 outbreak (per government gazette 43096). In keeping with the instructions of the President of the Republic of South Africa, the Honourable President Cyril Ramaphosa, per the public address delivered on 23 March 2020, the Republic of South Africa was placed under lockdown from Thursday, 26 March 2020. Government gazette 43107 subsequently issued by the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs placed a prohibition on gatherings. After due consideration of further inputs from the University’s COVID-19 War Room team, a decision was taken by University Leadership to cancel the 2020 Spring Graduation Ceremonies. A virtual conferral of Degrees and Diplomas took place on 30 October 2020. The University retained the original approved graduation programmes and dates for record purposes.
THE UKZN TRANSFORMATION CHARTER
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ASPIRES TO BE a transformed university which:
Heals the divisions of our nation’s past, bridges racial and cultural divides, and lays the
foundations for a university that is united in its diversity;
Promotes high quality research, excellent teaching and learning, and responsible community
engagement;
Promotes African scholarship in every discipline and uBuntu/Botho in its organisational culture;
Embraces socially and contextually relevant curricula that reflect the University’s location in
South Africa, Africa and the world;
Recognises the importance and value of African languages as academic languages;
Prioritises the well-being and growth of every individual student and staff member;
Reflects race and gender representation in its management structures, personnel profile, and
student population;
Is socially cohesive and inclusive;
Is free of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, gender, class, nationality, religion, sexual
orientation and disability;
Nurtures collegiality, recognises and respects difference, and celebrates diversity;
Reflects a new and refreshing culture of tolerance, understanding and vibrant engagement
within the University community.
We therefore COMMIT ourselves to work together until the objectives set out below are manifested
in our University.
OUR CHARTER
The University shall be a place where:
Research, Teaching, Learning and Scholarship are a vocation for all
Race and gender representation is evident in all structures
A socially cohesive and inclusive institutional culture thrives
Good modes of governance are enshrined
The right to freedom of expression is guaranteed
Advancement of the transformation agenda is the responsibility of all
THE UKZN PACT
We, the staff and students of the University of KwaZulu-Natal
agree to treat each other with respect,
to abide by the rules and regulations of the Institution
and to commit ourselves to excellence in research-led
teaching and learning.OFFICERS
Chancellor Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng
BJuris(UZ), LLB(Natal), LLM(UNISA), LLD(NWU)
(Honoris causa), LLD(UJ )(Honoris causa)
Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor NK Poku
BA(Hons),(Nottingham), MA(Nottingham Trent),
MSc(Coventry), PhD(Nottingham Trent)
Chair of Council Dr L Moja
MBChB(Natal), MMed OetG(Medunsa), MBA(UFS)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research Professor D Ramjugernath
BScEng, PhD(Natal)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching Professor SP Songca
and Learning BSc, BScHons(Unitra), MSc, PhD(London)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor A Modi
of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
BScAgric(UFH), MScAgric(Natal), PhD(OSU)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor BP Ncama
of Health Sciences BCur(Unisa), MCur (Natal), PhD(UKZN), RN RM,
RICN, RCHN, RDN, RNE
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor NJ Mkhize
of Humanities BAHons(Natal), MA(lowa), PhD(Natal)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor BW McArthur (Acting)
of Law and Management Studies BSc(Unisa), BA(Hons),MA(Natal), PhD(UKZN), MBL,
Dip Datametrics(UNISA), HDE(Natal)
Registrar Dr KE Cleland (Acting)
B(Hons) Occupational Therapy(UP), MEd(Natal),
PhD(UKZN), PG Dip Law(FiCJ)
President of Convocation Mr VW Sibisi
BAdmin(UKZN)
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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALOFFICE BEARERS
College of Law & Management Studies
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College
Professor BW McArthur (Acting)
BSc(UNISA), BA(Hons), MA(Natal), PhD(UKZN), MBL, Dip Datametrics (UNISA), HDE(Natal)
Dean and Head of School: Graduate School of Business and Leadership
Professor AM Martins (Acting)
BA(UNISA), PhD(Universidade Fernado Pessoa)
Dean and Head of School: Accounting, Economics and Finance
Professor M Sibanda
BCom(Hons)(NUST), Dip(IBZ) PGD(UKZN), MSc(NUST), PhD(UKZN)
Dean and Head of School: Law
Professor M Reddi
BA, LLB(UDW), LLM(Natal), LLD(UDW)
Dean and Head of School: Management, IT and Governance
Professor S Mutula
BEd(Nairobi), PGDCompSci(Nairobi), MLib(Wales), PhD(Johannesburg)
Dean: College Research
Professor C Muller
BA (UNISA), BComHons, MCom (Natal), PhD (UKZN)
Dean: College Teaching and Learning
Professor M Mkhize
BCom (UNIZUL), BComHons (UNISA), MCom, PhD (UKZN), DipEd (Indumiso)
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GRADUATION 2020ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS
The Academic Procession enters the Hall - University Anthem – Ihele
The Chancellor constitutes the Congregation
Welcome to Guests
Professor BWMcArthur (Acting)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Law and Management Studies
Congratulatory Remarks
Students’ Representative Council
Presentation of Doctoral Graduands
Dean: College Research
Musical Interlude
Presentation of Graduands
Deans of the College
The Chancellor dissolves the Congregation
National Anthem
The Congregation is invited to join in the singing of the National Anthem
The Academic Procession leaves the Hall
Gaudeamus Igitur
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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL5
GRADUATION 2020Award of Degrees in
College of Law & Management Studies
DOCTOR DEGREES
Doctor of Philosophy
Acquah, Innocent Senyo Kwasi, BMgtStudies(UCapeCoast), MSc(SCM)(Coventry University),
CIPSProfDip(Procurement&Supply)(CIPS)..............................................................Supply Chain Management
Thesis: The antecedents and outcomes of supply chain collaboration: A study of Ghana’s
downstream petroleum sector
Citation: Supply chain collaboration, due to its ability to reduce costs, enhance internal
efficiency, competitive advantage and profitability, has gained sustained
attention amongst both academics and business leaders. This research used
explanatory sequential mixed methods to examine how the dimensions
of culture, uncertainty and trust influence supply chain collaboration; and
how supply chain collaboration influences the dimensions of collaborative
advantage and firm performance in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector
Supervisors: Professor MJA Naude and Dr SS Soni
Anifowose, Oladotun, BSc(UBowen), MSc(EasternU) ��������������������������������������������������������������������Economics
Thesis: Military expenditure, institutional quality and inclusive growth in BRICS
economies (1970-2018)
Citation: This study considered the relationship between military expenditure,
institutional quality and inclusive growth in the BRICS countries. An inclusive
growth index was generated for each of the BRICS countries. The research
revealed that Russia has the highest inclusive growth followed by China, Brazil,
South Africa and India. Further the ARDL analysis showed that only Russia
was able to maximise the relationship between their military expenditure
and their institutional quality.
Supervisors: Dr A Omolade and Professor P Nyatanga and Dr SZE Mukorera
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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALAwolusi, Olawumi Dele, BSc(Economics)(UAdo-Ekiti), MBA(FUTA) ��������������������������������������������Economics
Thesis: Socio-economic, environmental and institutional sustainability and economic
growth in BRICS: What are the best policy options?
Citation: The research explored how BRICS countries can work together to
advance the goals of economic growth without compromising individual
member countries aspirations to sustainability. The study revealed wide-
ranging relationships among economic growth and the novel composite
socioeconomic, institutional, and environmental sustainability indices, and
offers varied radical policy options to improve sustainability in the bloc.
Supervisor: Professor J Mbonigaba
Engelbrecht, Samuel Douglas, BComHons �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Management
Thesis: Social deprivation and government employment of the non-profit sector:
A two-phased interrogation of the welfare policy-practice phenomenon in
KwaZulu-Natal
Citation: In Kwazulu-Natal alone, government spends almost R1-billion every year in
contracting non-profit organisations to provide welfare services to KZN’s less well
off. The research entailed a detailed five-year investigation of every contracted
welfare non-profit organisation in the province, showing for the first time that
government’s welfare offering is not measurably changing lives for the better.
Supervisors: Dr F Du Toit and Professor BW Mcarthur
Ezennia, Joseph Chikwendu, MBA(MANCOSA) ������������������������������������������������������������������������� Management
Thesis: Factors influencing foreign-owned micro businesses - A case of Durban
Citation: The study investigated the factors influencing foreign-owned micro
businesses, with particular reference to African immigrant-owned micro
businesses in Durban. Sociological and psychological factors, as well
as innovation and the need for high achievement, were investigated. A
conceptual framework was developed indicating the various factors that
impact on African immigrant-owned micro businesses and result in successful
entrepreneurship and sustainability.
Supervisor: Dr E Mutambara
Gondwe, Grace, BSocSc(UMalawi), MA(UMalawi) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������Economics
Thesis: Analysis of the impact of foreign aid on economic growth in COMESA
Citation: The study investigated how foreign aid, as one of the region’s key
development financing resources, influenced economic growth in COMESA
countries. Focusing on key growth and support sectors, the research unveiled
mechanisms through which foreign aid links to various elements of economic
growth and the nature of this linkage. Accordingly, the study effectively
informs the future direction of aid as it relates to the region’s collective
growth and development objectives,
Supervisor: Professor J Mbonigaba
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GRADUATION 2020Jeje, Kafigi Nicholaus, BBA(UDarEsSalaam), MBA(UDarEsSalaam) ������������������������������������� Management
Thesis: Developing a framework for entrepreneurial strategies and SME performance
in Tanzania-based bakeries.
Citation: Using a mixed methods approach - the concurrent nested design and a
multi-stage sampling technique - , and based on feedback provided through
questionnaires and in-depth interviews, this study developed a framework of
entrepreneurial strategies and SME performance in Tanzania-based bakeries.
The framework enlightens the strategies that can drive the competitiveness
of Tanzanian SMEs particularly the bakeries.
Supervisor: Dr V Naidoo
La Foy, Gabriella Bernadette, BLaws, LLM ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Law
Thesis: Local government in the constitutional dispensation: Defining the limits of
local government’s legislative and executive authority.
Citation: The study investigated the implementation of the division-of-powers
provisions in the Constitution. The judicial interpretation of the constitutional
scheme for the allocation of powers was compared with the legislative, fiscal,
intergovernmental, and administrative practice of governance in democratic
South Africa. Various reasons for the challenges identified in the implementation
process were explored and interventions which could improve the efficiency
and efficacy of current state administration were suggested.
Supervisors: Professor DW Freedman and Professor GE Devenish
Magweva, Rabson, MCom(USci & Tech) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Finance
Thesis: Significance of infrastructure investments in emerging markets to institutional
investors.
Citation: The research ascertained whether institutional investors can derive significant
benefits if they commit their resources into infrastructure in emerging markets.
The study revealed that unlisted infrastructure investments can increase
portfolio performance and dampen portfolio risk. Infrastructure investments
are imperfect inflation hedges and their returns’ volatility is persistent. This
implies that institutional investors must look beyond infrastructure to hedge
inflation and be prepared to face liquidity challenges in emerging markets.
Supervisor: Professor M Sibanda
Mashingaidze, Mugove, BComHons(Retail Management)(CUT), MBA(Solusi) ����������Entrepreneurship
Thesis: Strategy formulation and financial performance in selected small and
medium enterprises in Zimbabwe
Citation: This research investigated strategy formulation and its implications on the
financial performance of Zimbabwean manufacturing SMEs. The results
showed that strategy formulation is moderately and informally adopted
and this had a positive influence on both short-term and long-term financial
performance. This research advances our understanding of the strategy
dynamics in SMEs and its implications on the development of the SME sector
in a developing country context.
Supervisor: Professor MA Phiri
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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALMeyiwa, Ayanda, BCom, PGDip(MarStud), MCom �����������������������������������������������������������Leadership Studies
Thesis: Articulating South Africa’s port doctrine for a democratic developmental state
Citation: To address multiple port pricing and governance challenges, the study
focused on ex-ante articulating a port doctrine that best fits South Africa’s
context of a democratic developmental state. Using document and content
analysis to examine diverse themes from port stakeholders, shortcomings
in port devolution and maritime policy were identified. The study’s key
contribution is a new, contextually relevant port paradigm that enhances
strategic social, macroeconomic and maritime policy alignment.
Supervisor: Professor MG Chasomeris
Moyo, Zibusiso, BComHons(NatUoSc& Tech), MSc(NatUoSc& Tech) ����������������������������������������������� Finance
Thesis: Financial sustainability, liquidity and outreach of deposit-taking microfinance
institutions: Evidence from low income Sub-Saharan Africa
Citation: The study analysed the financial sustainability, liquidity and outreach of
deposit-taking microfinance institutions in poverty-stricken low-income
Sub-Saharan Africa where microfinance provision is an esteemed tool for
poverty alleviation. The findings reveal that financial sustainability is stifled
by small-scale deposits and inefficiency; that explicit deposit insurance
improves liquidity; and that although a trade-off and mission drift do not
exist in outreach depth, a trade-off exists in outreach breadth.
Supervisors: Dr SZE Mukorera and Professor P Nyatanga
Nwankwo, Cosmas Anayochukwu, MCom(Anambra State University).................... Leadership Studies,
Management
Thesis: Effects of entrepreneurial marketing on the survival of small and medium
enterprises in South East Nigeria
Citation: The research investigated the effects of entrepreneurial marketing (EM) on
the survival of manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South-
East Nigeria. The study sampled 367 manufacturing SMEs with the view to
find out the sustainable EM dimensions as well as develop an EM model that
would sustain SMEs survival in Nigeria. Based on the respondents’ feedback,
an integrative EM model was developed to sustain SMEs in Nigeria.
Supervisor: Dr M Kanyangale
Pillay, Manimegalai, BAHons(UNISA), MCom(OrgMgtSys)..............................................Leadership Studies
Thesis: A system dynamics approach to health system transformation: A case study
of tertiary services provision in the Kwazulu-Natal department of health
Citation: The research contributes to emerging literature on applying the System
Dynamics approach to health care leaders becoming effective and committed
to enacting integral, ethical health care. It recommends paradigmatic
deconstruction in reductionist thinking; shifting egocentric consciousness
and poor health care practices through constructing whole systems thinking,
integrated participative consciousness, and a transdisciplinary integral team
approach, through awakened integral leadership.
Supervisors: Professor K Pillay and Dr N Sobratee
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GRADUATION 2020Sixpence, Atanas, BBS(Hons)(UZim), MSc Finance and Investment(NUSTZim)............................. Finance
Thesis: Value relevance of financial statements of non-financial firms listed on the
Johannesburg stock exchange.
Citation: After 2008 global financial crisis, stock market performance has generally
not matched reported financial performance of JSE-listed companies. The
study investigates value relevance of various financial statement variables
using a dynamic panel dataset of 50 JSE-listed companies covering the 2010-
2017 period. Using the Two-step System Generalised Method of Moments,
operating income and debt ratio were found to be value relevant. The results
have implications for various financial market stakeholders.
Supervisors: Dr OP Adeyeye and Professor R Rajaram
Sungkur, Roopesh Kevin, BEng(UMauritius), MSc(UMauritius)........................Information Systems And
Technology
Thesis: Bridging the training needs of cybersecurity professionals in Mauritius
through the use of SMART learning environments
Citation: The research presents the use of SMART Learning Environment that makes
use of Intelligent Techniques to personalise the learning materials for
Cybersecurity professionals in Mauritius. Skills mismatch is becoming a
pressing issue and is having a direct impact on the ICT Sector, one of the
pillars of the Mauritian Economy. This research presents a novel approach to
the upskilling of Cybersecurity professionals in Mauritius.
Supervisor: Professor MS Maharaj
Tjizumaue, Magreth Bianca Tareekouje, BTech(Mkt), M.INTBUS (Namibia University of Science
Technology) ..................................................................................................................................................Marketing
Thesis: The relationship between consumer awareness, consumer protection,
service quality, customer satisfaction and loyalty among long-term insurance
consumers in Namibia
Citation: This research explored the relationship between consumer awareness,
consumer protection, service quality, customer satisfaction and loyalty in
Namibia’s long-term insurance industry. The study revealed that if consumers
are made aware of the products and their rights as consumers, and if they
received quality services, they are likely to be satisfied and remain loyal. The
study recommended that long-term insurance companies create product
awareness and provide education on consumer rights.
Supervisor: Professor KK Govender
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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALDoctor of Business Administration
Chikaonda, Justin Lufajiri, MBA(MANCOSA
Thesis: The relationship between quality management systems and organizational
performance: A case of the Malawian banking services industry
Citation: A well-functioning quality management system plays a very significant role in
driving the performance of an organisation. Dr Chikaonda’s study focused on
key variables that drive the banking sector’s performance in Malawi and how
they reinforce each other. Besides the key variables identified as unleashing
the maximum potential for performance, the study also developed a model
of performance management for the Banking sector in question.
Supervisor: Professor J Mbonigaba
Mtshatsha, Bandile, BSc(UCT), MSc(UCT), PGDEng(Wits), MBL(UNISA)
Thesis: The development of an integrated framework for efficient and effective
delivery of mining projects in South Africa using the Analytic Hierarchy
Process( AHP)
Citation: Dr Mtshatsha’s research developed an integrated framework for the effective
and efficient delivery of mining projects in South Africa using the Analytic
Hierarchy Process. The study showed that the integrated framework should
incorporate factors such as project success indicators, project success
enablers, risk management process, risk categorization, risk management
culture, project management office, organizational structure, project
management techniques and strategic risks
Supervisor: Dr AD Kader
Nkwinika, Sthembiso Eugine Rodney, MBA(MANCOSA)
Thesis: Toward the construction of a business bootstrapping model to equip
emerging micro business in the first year of operation in South Africa
Citation: The thesis studies the role of business skills in the sustainability of businesses
in the first year of operation in South Africa. It identified the unique
challenges facing businesses in the first year of operation, and their potential
contributions to the South African economy. The study provides some strategic
recommendations on how to handle businesses in the first year of operation.
Supervisor: Dr P Mashau
Nyathikazi, Vusumuzi Alpheus, BTech: Management(DUT), MBA(UWales)
Thesis: Sustainable job creation through public procurement: A case study of
KwaZulu-Natal construction industry SMEs
Citation: : The research investigated whether the participation level of Kwa-Zulu Natal
SMEs in public procurements serves as a springboard for job creation. The
findings revealed that SME activities in public procurement are exceptionally
slow to enhance growth and development. The research recommends that
job creation policies are incorporated into public procurement policies.
Supervisor: Professor SO Migiro
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GRADUATION 2020Phaswana, Ike Phaswana, BCom(UNIN), BComHons(UNISA), PGDip(BusMgt), MBA
Thesis: A corporate governance and business ethics framework based on King IV for
Standard Bank African subsidiaries
Citation: Dr Phaswana investigated the degree of compliance by 17 sampled Standard
Bank African subsidiaries to the King IV Report on Corporate Governance
for South Africa, 2016 (King IV™) principles and recommended practices.
Challenges by the subsidiary banks in complying with the doctrine of “Apply
and Explain” were explored and a corporate governance and business ethics
framework incorporating King IV™ and Ubuntu was developed
Supervisor: Professor TG Pelser
MASTERS DEGREES
Master of Accountancy
Ngcobo, Bhekisisa Nicholas
Dissertation: The impact of integrated reporting on cost of capital and analysts’ forecasts:
A study of Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) - Listed Mining Firms.
Supervisors: Professor M Sibanda and Ms K Gurr
Master of Administration
* Hlomuka, Siphosihle Emmanuel ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Public Administration
Dissertation: Assessment of the implementation of Local Economic Development (LED) in
local government: Case study of uThukela District Municipality
Supervisor: Dr SI Zondi
* Jiyane, Nomcebo Nokulunga ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Public Administration
Dissertation: Positioning local government in global affairs through international city-to-
city agreements: Perspectives from eThekwini municipality
Supervisor: Professor FA Ruffin
Mkhize, Langelihle Nkululeko......................................................................................... Public Administration
Dissertation: Analysing the intricacies of Performance Management Systems in the
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport and Recreation
Supervisors: Professor TI Nzimakwe and Dr SA Mthuli
Qwabe, Vincent Bhekisisa................................................................................................. Public Administration
Dissertation: Factors affecting the implementation of eProcurement in the public sector
with specific reference to Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
Supervisor: Dr SI Zondi
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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALZondi, Samukelisiwe Purity.............................................................................................. Public Administration
Dissertation: Advancing rural infrastructure for quality education: perspectives of
Umzumbe local municipality, KwaZulu-Natal province
Supervisor: Dr BR Qwabe
Master of Business Administration
Bararugurika, Zacharie
Dissertation: High turnover of key talent: The case study of KZN Department of Public Works
Supervisor: Professor TG Pelser
Bopoto, Karen Tariro
Dissertation: Examining the potential impact of the African Continental Free Trade
Agreement on Zimbabwe’s trade policy
Supervisor: Professor MG Chasomeris
Bosa, Nikita Naledi Nakiyingi Nabossa
Dissertation: Employee engagement to improve productivity in the management of
construction projects.
Supervisor: Dr TN Mtetwa
Cele, Buyile Rebecca
Dissertation: Perceptions towards Entrepreneurship education, and entrepreneurial success
of informal hairdressing salons’ owners in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
Supervisor: Mr NT Nkwanyana
Dladla, Morwesi Annah
Dissertation: Green Building Strategy to mitigate climate change: A case of Department of
Public Works in KwaZulu-Natal
Supervisor: Dr M Kanyangale
Emmanuel, Shenelle Anne
Dissertation: The role of leadership and culture impacting on the performance in the
service department of the mining industry
Supervisor: Professor AMDA Martins
Gumbi, Mzwandile
Dissertation: Exploring cost-reimbursement contract challenges on infrastructure projects
at eThekwini Metro
Supervisor: Dr B Yalezo
Gumede, Sandile Clifford
Dissertation: Investigating cell phone application for mini bus public transport in the
township of Clermont; Durban
Supervisor: Dr BZ Chummun
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GRADUATION 2020Hlongwane, Saziso Anton
Dissertation: Investigating the extent to which sickness presenteeism affects productivity
at Tongaat Hulett
Supervisor: Dr E Mutambara
Khuzwayo, Zama Nokulunga
Dissertation: Examining measures to improve procurement processes in the KwaZulu-
Natal provincial treasury department
Supervisor: Professor MG Chasomeris
Manhivi, Lloyd
Dissertation: Understanding of key drivers of improving occupational health and safety
performance: A case study of a FMCG manufacturing company
Supervisor: Dr E Mutambara
Marareni, Mzontsundu
Dissertation: Investigating the effectiveness of production practices at Umpheme
Development (Pty) Ltd in KwaZulu-Natal
Supervisor: Dr BZ Chummun
Mbhele, Sthembiso Ishmael
Dissertation: An analysis of corporate capacity and authority of agents under South African
company law
Supervisor: Dr AD Kader
Mhlongo, Sibusiso Blessing Benedict
Dissertation: Exploring business resilience in tourism small medium micro enterprise
during drought catastrophe in UMkhanyakude District Municipality
Supervisor: Dr M Kanyangale
Moodley, Kobashen
Dissertation: Industry preferences of future Engineering Leadership Education in South
African tertiary institutions
Supervisor: Professor CN Proches
Moodley, Mischelle
Dissertation: The role of knowledge management in a tax service environment in Durban,
South Africa
Supervisor: Dr M Kanyangale
Mqadi, Phumlani Edward
Dissertation: Perceptions towards investing in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange: The case of
Graduate School of Business & Leadership, University of KwaZulu Natal students
Supervisor: Dr P Mashau
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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALNdlovu, Benedict Sbongiseni
Dissertation: In duplum rule and reckless lending under National Credit Act: Its impact on
credit agreement.
Supervisor: Mr LL Mofokeng
Ndlovu, Nozipho Sibusiswe
Dissertation: Factors that affect the survival, growth and success of small black businesses
in South Africa
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Ngcobo, Phumzile Princess
Dissertation: Impact of talent management processes on organizational productivity in
the banking industry
Supervisor: Professor AMDA Martins
Pato, Thato Gift
Dissertation: The assessment of KPIs at ArcelorMittal SA Steel, Vanderbijlpark
Supervisor: Dr N Khumalo
Phosa, Mahlatse Prince
Dissertation: Sailing from red oceans to blue oceans: competitive advantage strategies for
SMMEs in South Africa
Supervisor: Dr P Mashau
Pillay, Andrew Lionel
Dissertation: Factors that affect the sustainability of 5S within Feltex Fehrer (Pty) Ltd -
Durban Plant
Supervisors: Dr E Mutambara and Dr B Yalezo
Risenga, Musa Andrew
Dissertation: The impact of leadership and organisation culture on service delivery in
Kannaland local municipality
Supervisor: Dr CTS Ngwenya
Rukobo, Eward Gracious
Dissertation: Exploring the effect of machine downtime to the overall productivity of a
printing company: A Case of Novus Print KwaZulu-Natal.
Supervisor: Mr BFM Vilakazi
Thusi, Mbalenhle
Dissertation: Investigating the effectiveness of the contractor development programme in
road construction projects in the INK area (Inanda, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu),
Durban.
Supervisor: Dr BZ Chummun
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GRADUATION 2020Tloubatla, Makitimela Anthony
Dissertation: The role of Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) on the sustainable local economic
development of KwaMbonambi and Sokhulu communities
Supervisor: Dr N H Luthuli
Wagner, Robyn-Lee Ann
Dissertation: Employee perceptions of work-life balance within a major retail company in
Durban
Supervisors: Dr E Mutambara and Professor CN Proches
Master of Commerce
Adegunloye, Emmanuel Ife ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Marketing
Dissertation: Investigating university’s students service quality perceptions of the fast food
industry in Durban
Supervisor: Dr V Naidoo
Ayodeji, Adewumi...................................................................................................................................Accounting
Dissertation: The role of internal auditing in prevention and detection of fraud in South
Africa( A case study of a manufacturing company)
Supervisor: Mrs C Lathleiff
Dairo, Ghalib Abiodun...........................................................................Information Systems And Technology
Dissertation: The impact of Information Technology strategy in organisational service
management
Supervisor: Dr NA Ajayi
Dlamini, Sibusisiwe Nombuso Johanna..................................................... Human Resource Management
Dissertation: Assessing readiness towards implementing talent management in eThekwini
Metropolitan Municipality
Supervisor: Professor TI Nzimakwe
* Dwarika, Nitesha ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Finance
Dissertation: The risk-return relationship and volatility feedback in South Africa: A
nonparametric Bayesian approach
Supervisors: Mr PBD Moores-Pitt and Dr R Chifurira
Gahadzikwa, Masimba.................................................................................... Human Resource Management
Dissertation: Knowledge management as an approach for enhancing organisational
strategy at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
Supervisor: Dr T Ramluckan
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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALHanyurwumutima, Leonille Kevine ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Economics
Dissertation: The impact of transport infrastructure on output growth: Evidence from
South African metros 2003-2017.
Supervisor: Dr SA Gumede
* Harrichurran, Priyanka ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Economics
Dissertation: The influence of household composition on leisure time in South Africa: a
gender comparison.
Supervisors: Dr CL Vermaak and Professor CL Muller
Henry, Tanya Lara.......................................................................................................................... Maritime Studies
Dissertation: Do electric bills of lading alleviate risks of association with the use of Maritime
letters of indemnity?
Supervisor: Mr LH Dlamini
Hlongwa, Zamaafrica Mellisa ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Leadership Studies
Dissertation: The Role of Traditional leaders in rural Youth Development at Ugu District
Municipality.
Supervisor: Mr NT Nkwanyana
Jagernath, Jayseema......................................................................................................................... Management
Dissertation: Challenges of societal and cultural norms faced by lower-level female
managers in KwaZulu-Natal.
Supervisor: Dr SS Soni
Katemauswa, Fadzai Adelaide..............................................................................Supply Chain Management
Dissertation: Factors influencing demand forecasting and demand planning: A case at an
apparel retailer
Supervisor: Professor MJA Naude
Kawula, Nomvikelelo...................................................................................................................Entrepreneurship
Dissertation: Farmers’ perceptions and attitudes to technology adoption in the Ugu District
of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Supervisor: Dr VW Gamede
Khanyile, Bongani Nhlahla............................................................................. Human Resource Management
Dissertation: An assessment of managers’ ability to implement progressive discipline on
staff under their supervision: A case study at Elangeni TVET College
Supervisor: Mr TAA Vajeth
Khanyile, Noluthando Ursula �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Leadership Studies
Dissertation: Applying systems thinking in business process re-engineering for information
technology projects: A case study of the University in South Africa
Supervisor: Professor TG Pelser
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GRADUATION 2020Khumalo, Samukelisiwe Prayer �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Economics
Dissertation: Influence of environmental factors on growth of microenterprises: A case
study of Mkhondo Municipality
Supervisor: Professor D Mahadea
* Kunjal, Damien ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Finance
Dissertation: The presence of investor overconfidence in the South African exchange
traded fund market.
Supervisor: Miss F Peerbhai
* Magubane, Declek Khwazi �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Economics
Dissertation: Monetary and macroprudential policy coordination in South Africa
Supervisor: Mr NP Nzimande
Maharaj, Prashanti............................................................................................ Human Resource Management
Dissertation: Emotional intelligence and the quality of life of school educators: Reservoir
Hills Precinct, Kwa- Zulu Natal
Supervisor: Dr A Ramsaroop
Makhanya, Rose-mary Buhle......................................................................... Human Resource Management
Dissertation: Evaluating the readiness of senior managers in appointing women into
managerial positions in eThekwini municipality
Supervisor: Professor TI Nzimakwe
Manci, Nolwazi..................................................................................................................................... Management
Dissertation: A critical analysis of the impact of manganese ore production in the
community of Mkhambathini, KwaZulu-Natal
Supervisor: Professor MA Phiri
Manjengwa, Donald Tapiwa ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Economics
Dissertation: Sectoral effects of monetary policy shocks in South Africa.
Supervisors: Dr SZE Mukorera and Mr MC Nyati
Mbhele, Mbalenhle Gugulethu ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Marketing
Dissertation: Investigating management and marketers’ perception of marketing’s function
and influence within an international IT company
Supervisor: Dr V Naidoo
Mbhense, Nhlakanipho �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Economics
Dissertation: Exhange rate undervaluation and economic growth: Possible transmission
machanism in South Africa.
Supervisor: Mr MC Nyati
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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALMkhwanazi, Sibusiso Reuben �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Management
Dissertation: Managements’ perceptions on succession planning at the Parks, Recreation
and Culture Unit: A case study of eThekwini municipality
Supervisor: Dr A Beharry-Ramraj
Mngadi, Ntokozo Charmaine ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Leadership Studies
Dissertation: The role of middle managers in strategy execution in the University of
KwaZulu Natal
Supervisor: Professor CN Proches
Mngadi, Thembisa Vanesa �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Accounting
Dissertation: Financial capability of practicing professionals: A comparative analysis of
finance and non-finance professionals’ financial capability.
Supervisor: Ms HP Ndlela
Moodley, Fabian....................................................................................................................... Economics, Finance
Dissertation: Effect of macroeconomic variables on stock returns under changing market
conditions: Evidence from the Johannesburg stock exchange (JSE) sectors.
Supervisors: Professor PF Muzindutsi and Mr NP Nzimande
Mpambane, Anele ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Maritime Studies
Dissertation: The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale
of Goods (CISG): Promoting legal certainty through the application and
interpretation.
Supervisor: Mr LH Dlamini
Mswephu, Khayakazi................................................................................................................... Maritime Studies
Dissertation: The contribution of seaborne commerce to the South African Economy.
Supervisor: Professor TB Jones
Mthiyane, Sandile Godfrey ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Management
Dissertation: Process optimization techniques to meet additional customer requirements
through low cost practices at Engen-LOBP
Supervisor: Dr V Naidoo
Mthombeni, Nokulunga Cynthia ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Leadership Studies
Dissertation: Exploring leadership’s role towards the inclusion of people with disabilities
(PWD’s) in the workplace. A case study of the eThekwini Municipality
department of health, KwaZulu-Natal
Supervisor: Dr E Mutambara
Mutemeri, Linah............................................................................................................................................. Finance
Dissertation: Testing the day of the week effect in firm size on Johannesburg stock exchange.
Supervisor: Dr KAF Mc Cullough
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GRADUATION 2020Nadesan, Leleshya............................................................................................. Human Resource Management
Dissertation: Managers’ perceptions on performance management within the Operations
Department at Dasa Logistics in Johannesburg
Supervisor: Dr BZ Chummun
Ndubane, Amokelane ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Economics
Dissertation: Analysis of socioeconomic inequalities in health among the African
Population in South Africa.
Supervisor: Professor J Mbonigaba
Nene, Xolile Nomzamo..................................................................................... Human Resource Management
Dissertation: The relationship between wellbeing and academic staff performance at the
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Supervisor: Mr TAA Vajeth
Ngcobo, Sindy Olive..................................................................Human Resource Management, Information
Systems And Technology
Dissertation: Understanding the impact of organisational commitment on employee
turnover at SEDA Construction Incubator
Supervisor: Professor TI Nzimakwe
Ngidi, Nsikelelo Vincent........................................................................Information Systems And Technology
Dissertation: Determinants of ICT adoption by small and medium enterprises in
Pietermaritzburg
Supervisors: Dr N Jere and Dr S Ranjeeth
Ngubane, Shumi................................................................................................................................. Management
Dissertation: Challenges constraining youth entrepreneurs from accessing funding: A case
of construction industry in Msinga, KZN
Supervisors: Dr E Derera and Dr RG Khoase
Ngwane, Happyness Nothando.........................................................Information Systems And Technology
Dissertation: Gender responses towards online social engineering attacks amongst young
adult students in South Africa
Supervisor: Professor MS Maharaj
Nhemachena, Memory �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Management
Dissertation: The implementation of Total Quality Management: A case study of a
construction company in Zimbabwe
Supervisor: Dr E Derera
Njisane, Yongama Lundi Mzubongile �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Economics
Dissertation: Factors driving decisions made by the Competition Tribunal of South Africa:
Competition analysis vs. public interest.
Supervisor: Professor MG Holden
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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALNkani, Luvuyo Patrick.................................................................................................................. Maritime Studies
Dissertation: An assessment of maritime education and training (MET): The case of South
Africa’s seafarer production.
Supervisor: Professor TB Jones
Nkasa, Vukani Victor.................................................................................................................... Maritime Studies
Dissertation: Spillover effects of the regional economies on South African volume of exports.
Supervisor: Mr S.A. Gumede
Nkomo, Gugulethu............................................................................................................................. Management
Dissertation: An assessment of the effects of motivation on the project teams’ performance
at Umgeni Waters
Supervisor: Dr SS Soni
Ntseuoa, Thato Paballo �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Management
Dissertation: The implementation of the National Health Insurance Policy in South Africa:
Case study of Setsoto Local Municipality clinics in the Free State.
Supervisor: Professor MA Phiri
Ntuli, Zamantuli..........................................................................................................................Leadership Studies
Dissertation: Analysis of public private partnerships in agriculture and rural development:
A case study of Tongaat Hulett Sugar and KZN Provincial Government
Supervisor: Dr P Mashau
Nxumalo, Langelihle Khayalethu ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Management
Dissertation: Investigating a South African listed company’s corporate social responsibility
initiatives in varying economic conditions
Supervisor: Mr NTF Chiweshe
Oluka, Alexander M.................................................................................................................................Accounting
Dissertation: Tax administration and tax compliance for small businesses.
Supervisors: Dr BC Nomlala and Dr B Yalezo
Pillay, Bindiya..............................................................................................................................Leadership Studies
Dissertation: Leadership’s role in managing absenteeism in the service centre at the South
African revenue services
Supervisor: Dr M Kanyangale
Ramcharan, Sargonum ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Marketing
Dissertation: An assessment of the influence of point of purchase advertising to consumers’
buying behaviour in Pick n Pay Umhlanga
Supervisor: Mrs J Ramasamy Gurayah
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GRADUATION 2020Ramlal, Naisha...............................................................................................................................Entrepreneurship
Dissertation: Entrepreneur perceptions of sustainable entrepreneurship: A case of
Pietermaritzburg SMMEs
Supervisor: Mr NTF Chiweshe
Sewnandan, Bhavia Melisha �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Leadership Studies
Dissertation: Operations and challenges of special economic zones in the context of local
economic development: The case of Dube Tradeport’s agrizone
Supervisor: Dr SM Taylor
Shezi, Duduzile Etheltreda.............................................................................. Human Resource Management
Dissertation: The impact of staff turnover to academics within the Faculty Management
Studies at Mangosuthu University of Technology
Supervisor: Dr N Khumalo
Sokhela, Nothando Sinempilo ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Management
Dissertation: The impact of internship programs on the interns and the organization at the
Msunduzi Municipality, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Supervisor: Professor MA Phiri
Solomon, Zhane......................................................................................Information Systems And Technology
Dissertation: The adoption of virtual reality for medical training in the context of South
African higher education
Supervisors: Dr P Ndayizigamiye and Mr R Raghavjee
Spies, Darren Anthony ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Economics
Dissertation: The Relationship between Service Delivery and Life Satisfaction.
Supervisors: Dr MD Hatch and Mr SK Mpungose
Tenza, Makabongwe.......................................................................................................................... Management
Dissertation: Employee’s perceptions of Occupational Health and Safety at the KwaZulu-
Natal Department of Social Development
Supervisor: Dr OE Okeke-Uzodike
Thomas, Jairus...........................................................................................................................................Economics
Dissertation: The financial risk of death in the South African household· impacts and risk
mitigation mechanisms
Supervisor: Ms RV Dobreva
Tshalata, Sonwabile Aubrey ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Leadership Studies
Dissertation: Black Entrepreneurship Development in the construction sector in eThekwini
Municipality
Supervisor: Dr E Mutambara
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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALZungu, Amanda Nomusa Nonkululeko...................................................... Human Resource Management
Dissertation: Influence of outsourcing on employee job performance: A case study of the
cleaning services at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Westville on-campus
residences
Supervisor: Professor TI Nzimakwe
Master of Commerce in Leadership Studies
Mofokeng, Thabang
Dissertation: Ways in which the Regional Trade Agreements foster cross border trade and
investments between neighbouring countries : The case of East3route
Supervisor: Dr E Mutambara
Motaung, Cynthia
Dissertation: The impacts of the implementation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a new
business strategy for Transnet Pipelines.
Supervisor: Dr N Khumalo
Nsele, Nomalanga Ntokozo
Dissertation: Investigating the responsiveness of the KZN CET College curriculum to the
economic development of Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality.
Supervisor: Dr N H Luthuli
Sephoso, Tankiso Vitalis
Dissertation: An investigation of the customer-centric strategy implementation and
monitoring at Lesotho Land Administration Authority (LAA)
Supervisor: Dr M Kanyangale
Seti, Vuyisile Philmon
Dissertation: Leadership impact on customer satisfaction: The case study at the Durban
refugee reception office
Supervisor: Professor AMDA Martins
Master of Laws
Alli, Alaika �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Constitutional Litigation
Dissertation: A critical analysis of section 21 of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention
of Unfair Discrimination Act 4 of 2000 (PEPUDA): To what extent have the
remedies available to the Equality Court been utilised?
Supervisor: Professor DW Freedman
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GRADUATION 2020Arnold Mfusi, Pearl Dawn ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Business Law
Dissertation: An investigation into effectiveness of trade unions in advancing the cause
of workers during strikes in the face of an emerging culture of violence and
criminality.
Supervisor: Dr ME Tenza
Ayo-Ojo, Bayode Sunday ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Maritime Law
Dissertation: Maritime claims: Gangway to ship arrest - A case study of South Africa and
Nigeria.
Supervisor: Mrs DL Donnelly
Badal, Thevaloshini........................................................................................................................ Criminal Justice
Dissertation: A critical evaluation of the tensions between principle and policy
considerations and its influence on the development of the defence of
voluntary intoxication.
Supervisor: Professor SV Hoctor
Baijnath, Sharlene................................................................................................................... Environmental Law
Dissertation: To list or not to list? The legal debate around the listing of trout as an invasive
alien species.
Supervisor: Professor MA Kidd
Barhasima, Makala Justine................................................................................................... Environmental Law
Dissertation: Environmental and social legal compliance assessment in oil, gas and mining
sectors: The case of Total E&P and Metorex in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Supervisor: Professor MA Kidd
Buthelezi, Gugulethu Patricia ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Environmental Law
Dissertation: A critical analysis of the independence of environmental assessment
practitioners in South Africa.
Supervisor: Professor MA Kidd
Buthelezi, Nontethelelo Noxolo ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Labour Studies
Dissertation: Is there a disparity between the principle (theory) and implementation
(practice) of the ‘equal pay for equal work’ principle in South Africa? A
discussion with regard to South African case law.
Supervisor: Ms M Osman
Debba, Sandhiya................................................................................................................................. Maritime Law
Dissertation: Article IV Rule II of the Protocol to Amend the International Convention for
the unification of certain rules of law relating to bills of lading: A critical
analysis of the three most litigated maritime defences available to the carrier.
Supervisor: Mrs D Lamb
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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALDubula, Mcebisi.................................................................................................................................... Business Law
Dissertation: The release of liability of a surety during business rescue proceedings.
Supervisor: Mr AH Bellengere
Frost, Lauren Hayley................................................................................................................ Environmental Law
Dissertation: Is the regulation of single-use plastic in South Africa a waste of time?
Supervisor: Professor MA Kidd
Gosai, Voreshka................................................................................................................................. Labour Studies
Dissertation: A trade union’s liability for damages caused during a strike: A critical
evaluation of the Labour Relations Act.
Supervisor: Miss RB Bernard
Govender, Alicia....................................................................................................................... Environmental Law
Dissertation: An evaluation of the EIA Regulations for the protection of avifaunal
biodiversity in light of solar energy development.
Supervisor: Mr A Ramdhin
Govender, Nadaraj................................................................................................................................Medical Law
Dissertation: Should surgeons be legally required to retire at a prescribed age or should
they be required to re-certify to protect patients?
Supervisor: Professor DJ Mcquoid-Mason
Govender, Shamla.......................................................................................................................... Criminal Justice
Dissertation: The role of restorative justice in the sentencing of adult offenders convicted
of serious crimes: With some reflections through an examination of recent
case law.
Supervisor: Professor SV Hoctor
Govindasamy, Seshni........................................................................................................................ Maritime Law
Dissertation: Stay of proceedings: The application of the International Arbitration Act 15 of
2017 to admiralty actions in South Africa.
Supervisor: Mrs DL Donnelly
Gumede, Lwazi..................................................................................................................................... Business Law
Dissertation: Small businesses and the South African Companies Act: Does one size really fit all?
Supervisor: Mr AH Bellengere
Habonimana, Jerome...................................................................................................Constitutional Litigation
Dissertation: A critical analysis of the operation of the South African Equality Courts,
specifically in relation to hate speech.
Supervisors: Professor SA Pete and Mr DH Hulme
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