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

The Chancellor will constitute the Congregation.

The Vice-Chancellor will welcome the Congregation.

The Chairperson of Council, Mr Vuyo D Kahla will present the guest speaker Xoliswa Kakana.

Ms Xoliswa Kakana will address the Congregation.

The Chancellor will confer the Degree of Doctor of Laws, Honoris

Causa on Ms Yvonne Chaka Chaka (in absentia).

The Dean of Faculty will present the candidates for the Degrees of Bachelor, Bachelor with Honours, and Doctor of Philosophy.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs) will present Mrs Joyce Sewry for the Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished

Teaching Medal.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) will present Professor Martin Patrick Hill for the conferment of the title

“Distinguished Professor”.

The Congregation will stand and sing the National Anthem.

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

 

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

INgqonyela iza kumisela iNgqungquthela.

USekela-Ngqonyela uza kwamkela iNgqungquthela.

USihlalo weBhunga, uMnu.Vuyo D Kahla uza kwazisa isithethi sembeko uXoliswa Kakana.

Unks. Xoliswa Kakana uza kwenza intetho kwiNgqungquthela.

INgqonyela iza kunikezela ngesiDanga seDoctor of Laws, Honoris

Causa kuNks. Yvonne Chaka Chaka (ongaphumelelanga).

INtloko yeFakhalthi iza kubiza abaza kuwongwa ukuze kunikezelwe kubo iziDanga zeBachelor, isiDanga seHonours,

neDoctor of Philosophy.

UMncedisi kaSekela-Ngqonyela (Imicimbi yemfundo neyabafundi) uza kubiza uNks. Joyce Sewry oza kuwongwa ngeMbasa kaSekela-

Ngqonyela yokuGqwesa ngokuHlohla.

UMncedisi weSekela-Ngqonyela (uPhando noPhuhliso) uza kwazisa uNjingalwazi Martin Patrick Hill oza kuthweswa indwe yokuba

ngu“Njingalwazi otshatsheleyo”.

INgqungquthela iza kuphakama ivume uMhobe weSizwe.

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

 

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

Die Kanselier sal die vergadering tot orde roep.

Die Vise-Kanselier sal die vergadering verwelkom.

Die Voorsitter van die Raad, Mnr Vuyo D Kahla, sal die gasspreker, Xoliswa Kakana voorstel.

Me Xoliswa Kakana sal die vergadering toespreek.

Die Kanselier sal die Doktorsgraad in die Regte, Honoris Causa aan

Me Yvonne Chaka Chaka (in absentia) toeken.

Die Dekaan van die Fakulteit sal die kandidate voorstel vir die toekenning van Baccalaureusgrade, Honneurs-Baccalaureusgrade en

Doktorsgrade in die Wysbegeerte.

Die Adjunk Vise-Kanselier (Akademie en Studente) sal Mev Joyce Sewry voorstel vir die Vise-Kanselier se Senior Uitnemende

Onderrigmedalje.

Die Adjunk Vise-Kanselier (Navorsing en Ontwikkeling) sal Professor Martin Patrick Hill voorstel vir die toekenning van die

titel “Uitgelese Professor”.

Die vergadering sal staan en die Volkslied sing.

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

 

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AGAR, Sarah Leigh ALLEN, Angus Maxwell ANDERSON, Jethro James Moncreith BARKER, Cassandra BARWICK, Matthew William BEAHAN, Shannon Patricia, with distinctions in Applied

Mathematics and Physics BELLRINGER, Kim Ruth BHENXA, Namhla BOKLENI, Apiwe Gugu BONNICI, Jean Claude BOWERS, Kaylen Delia BUTHELEZI, Khanyisile Thando Fatima CASH, Devon Russell, with distinction in Biochemistry CAWOOD, Rebecca Ann, with distinction in Entomology CHAMBOKO, Chiratidzo Respina CHARLES, Ntsikelelo, with distinction in Applied Mathematics CHINDEKA, Vongai Thelma, with distinction in Computer Science CLOETE, Peter Francis COETZER, Benjamin Johannes DAS NEVES, Carla DAUB, Chantal Desiree, with distinctions in Biochemistry and

Microbiology DE WET, Danelle Jody DES FOUNTAIN, Claudia DEYI, Avuya DIDARALI, Zahra, with distinction in Environmental Science DIGALA, Lisoletu DINGISWAYO, Somila DOMINY, Tayla Rhiannon EPSTEIN, Joshua Benjamin FARREN, Christopher FOSTER, Ryan Matthew

 

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GALVAO, Amy Simone GARDNER, Georgina Louise GCINGCA, Lwazi GENU, Olwethu GIBSON, Kirsty GOVENDER, Mahesh GQUNU, Sinalo, with distinctions in Biochemistry and Microbiology GREYLING, Edwin B GUPTAR, Kaera HARDING, Gordon William, with distinction in Geology HAWKINS, Trent HAYES, Max Nieuwoudt, with distinction in Mathematics HERMANS, Anelisa HLALUKANA, Nosipho Pretty HOOG, Keegan John HOYI, Vusumuzi HUNTER, Amy Alison, with distinctions in Microbiology and

Zoology JACKSON, Matthew Nicholas JAMES, Gwyneth Laura, with distinction in Human Kinetics &

Ergonomics JOHNSTONE, Kyle Duncan KHETSI, Diana Keitumetse KHIMBINI, Bongiwe KHOZA, Marina Rindzani KINSLER, David Louis, with distinction in Environmental Science KIRIGIN, Elisa, with distinctions in Biochemistry and Microbiology KITCHING, Lana Jeanne KLAAS, Zandile KNIGHT, Vimbai KOOS, Boitshoko Daphney KRUGER, Lia Katherine LABUSCHAGNE, Jarryd Brenton, with distinction in Geology LANCASTER, Tamara Jayne LANGNER, Wiebke, with distinction in Geography LANGSTON, Amy Francis, with distinctions in Applied Mathematics

and Mathematical Statistics

 

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LENTZ, Erin Kathryn LILFORD, Breandon Mark LOURENS, Damian Daniel James MABUNDA, Kutsaka Glomar MADALANE, Akhona Wiseman MAGENGELELE, Mihle MALAPELA, Neldah MALINDI, Thulisile Mbali MALOMA, Bonolo MAQOKOLO, Zizipho MATSIMELA, Phomelelo MATTHIS, Bianca Terisa, with distinctions in Economics and

Mathematical Statistics MAVUNGA, Shumirai Emegilda MBANXA, Siso MBHELE, Ntuthuko MCQUILLAN, Sean Stephen, with distinction in Geology MDLUDLA, Bukanani Asonele MEYS, Justin MFAMELA, Nololo Nokwandisa MHANGANA, Lebogang Bruce MLOMBO, Sibongile Mosa MNDAYI, Phatheka, with distinction in Economics MNGOMEZULU, Innocent Sibusiso MNGOMEZULU, Sifiso Thembalenkosi Gift MOHAMED, Humairaa MOKOENA, Kopano Nnono MOSIKILI, Matseleli MOSOLE, Mpho Ellen MOTLHAPING, Onalenna Keotshepile MPINDIWA, Sami MTHARA, Philiswa MTINI, Onke MUCHATIBAYA, Maxeen Chiedza, with distinction in Mathematical

Statistics MULAMU, Murendeni MUNRO, Carol Kay

 

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MUVUMBA, Muangala Seth Joshua MZABANE, Ondela Ondela NANGUE TASSE, Geraud NCUBE, Lungile NDLOVU, Halala Zethembe NDZABE, Asamkele Noel NEMUDZIVHADI, Rofhiwa NGUBANE, Lungile Precious NGUGI, Toni Watoni NGXAKENI, Anathi NHIRA, Kudakwashe NISBET, Laura Jade, with distinction in Biochemistry NORTON-MILNE, Jade NQWILI, Oscar Khanyiso NTANTA, Sazile Phikolomzi NUWAGABA, Francis Melvin NYDAM, Gabriella Adrianna NZAYO, Luzuko OJO, Dupe Ruth OREE, Trina PALLETT, Nita Christine Marais, with distinctions in Botany

and Zoology PARK, Trent, with distinction in Applied Mathematics PARKER, Kayla PARKER, Kim Helene, with distinction in Environmental Science PATEL, Anjali Nitinkumar PEACOCK, Chelsey Rose PENDLANI, Babalwa PETER, Sibabalwe PHUNGUPHUNGU, Siyolise PRINGLE, Brett Andrew PRINSLOO, Samantha Lee QHATYANA, Zinathi RAIK, Kestrel RALA, Milisa Cabashe RAMUIMA, Africa Khamusi RANTSEMA, Elexander Sandile

 

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RENNIE, Craig Lawrence, with distinctions in Ichthyology and Zoology

RICKETTS, Kiara Elizabeth ROESTOF, Bruce ROGERS, Daniel James SANDENBERGH, Emma SEGEREN, Kirsten SHEREWA, Lloyd SIBIYA, Ayanda Sikhona SITHOLE, Tariro SMUTS, Carmia SOUTHGATE, Denim-Reece Stephanie, with distinction in Geology STEPHENSON, Rebecca Joy STUART, Robert Alan SWAN, Jessica St Clair TARR, Grant, with distinctions in Applied Mathematics and

Mathematical Statistics TAYLOR, Amy Jessica Carden TAYLOR, Bianca Rose, with distinctions in Chemistry and English

and English Language & Linguistics and Microbiology TAYLOR, David Graham THEKO, Thato Isabella THOMPSON, Jessica Francis TONISI, Leletu TOWNSEND, Garyn Ross, with distinctions in Botany and

Entomology TRUEBODY, Tristan TSHABALALA, Andile Colen TSHANTSHI, Melikhaya TUSWA, Tembakazi TWALA, Ntombi-Zamaswazi TWALA, Ziyanda Vuyelwa TYABULE, Khanyiswa VAN DER MERWE, Jacques VILAKAZI, Cebokuhle Mandisa WALAZA, Nyameka Charlotte WESSELS, Samantha

 

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WILBY, Ella Caitlin, with distinction in Computer Science WILMOT, Sarah Lynne, with distinction in Biochemistry WOOLF, Alexander Robert, with distinctions in Biochemistry and

Chemistry and Human Kinetics & Ergonomics YAPP, Duncan Kyle, with distinction in Biochemistry ZIMMERMANN, Sharnae Vanessa ZOZO, Ekhona

DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Information Systems)

CROOK, Michael John FOUCHE, Dean John GALLAGHER, Hilton, with distinction in Information Systems LEDWABA, Neo Elias, with distinctions in Computer Science and

Information Systems LEWIS, Gregory Michael MAHOFA, Cynthia Anna, with distinction in Information Systems MCLAREN, Daele, with distinction in Information Systems MOORCROFT, Nicholas Volker MTHEMBU, Valentine MUCHATIBAYA, Hilbert Munashe NDLEVE, Mixo Nicky NTLAHLA, Mbalentle Apelele Wiseman, with distinctions in

Computer Science and Information Systems SCHORMANN, Daniel Rudolf Mark SPENCER, Jason Bradley THEUNISSEN, Kristen Emma, with distinction in Information

Systems TOWERS, Matthew Richard WALLACE, Kyle Bryan ZIPP, Roderich Thomas, with distinction in Information Systems

 

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DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH HONOURS ABRAHAM, Benjamin Melakail, in Biochemistry ALBERS, Christopher Stephen, in Computer Science ANDREW, Kaeleah Elizabeth, in African Vertebrate Biodiversity ARKERT, Nicola Kate, in Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, with

distinction BABA, Njongwezintle, in Mathematical Statistics, with distinction BAILEY, Kylie Anne, in Biotechnology, with distinction BALMER, Jonathan Peter, in Zoology BANI, Siphumze, in Biotechnology BASO, Nompumelelo Catherine, in Botany BELL, Craige Grant, in Biotechnology BINT, Carla, in Zoology BLAIR, Dale Hayward, in Environmental Science BLANE, Angela, in Environmental Science BOPAPE, Tebadi Mamadiga, in Botany BOQWANA, Mhlanguleli, in Mathematics BOTHA, Marq, in Computer Science BOTHA, Warren Patrick, in Biotechnology BRAMFORD, Claire Ashleigh, in Microbiology, with distinction BRAY, Amy Florida, in Physics, with distinction CARLISLE, Tayna-Leigh, in Biochemistry, with distinction CHETTY, Chadwin Quintin, in Information Systems CILLIERS, Maruchelle, in Zoology CINGO, Siphelele Sanele, in Biochemistry DALY, Ross William, in Economics DAMES, Vivienne Abigail, in Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, with

distinction DE CARVALHO, Caleena Ann, in Environmental Water Management,

with distinction DE VILLIERS, Nina Melissa, in Marine Biology DE VOS, Danielle Khanya Lenina, in Microbiology DEPONSELLE, Keagan Norman, in Environmental Science DLANGAMANDLA, Olwethu, in Mathematical Statistics DLONGOLO, Zandile Nombulelo, in Geography DORBOR, Sylvia Saygbay Diamond, in Environmental Science

 

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DU TOIT, Ryan Guillaume, in Microbiology DUBAZANA, Nadine Phiwokuhle Yabongeka, in Chemistry ELLERY, Miles John, in Computer Science/Electronics ENGELKE, Kirstie, in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics FANUCCI, Sidne, in Biotechnology, with distinction FLEMING, Shannon Lee, in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics FRANKLIN, Brooke Ann, in Mathematical Statistics, with distinction GCAKASI, Lulama Nontsikelelo, in Mathematical Statistics GOSANI, Vuyokazi, in Biochemistry HARDISTY, Shannon Enid, in Environmental Science, with

distinction HASCHICK, Brandon Kyle, in Computer Science HERD-HOARE, Sean Edward, in Environmental Water Management HOGAN, Emma Clare, in Biochemistry HOLM, Nathan Christopher, in Biochemistry, with distinction HOOK, Damon, in Computer Science, with distinction HULLEY, Dylan, in Environmental Water Management IBBETSON, Rachel Paige, in Geography, with distinction IHEANETU, Chidinma Uchenna, in Biotechnology JAMESON, Ongama, in Mathematical Statistics/Mathematics JARVIE, Rachel Anne, in Microbiology, with distinction JOJI, Luxolo, in Chemistry JONES, Benjamin, in Chemistry KEMP, Luke Joshua, in African Vertebrate Biodiversity KHESWA, Noxolo Lydia, in Geography KIRKALDY, Benjamin Puleng, in Entomology KRUGER, Cuan, in Chemistry LANGTON, Samantha Kelly, in Computer Science/Information

Systems LEO, Chloe Esme, in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics LIPALI, Molopo Johannes, in Biotechnology MABUTYANA, Luntu, in Biochemistry MAFOKWANA, Kamogelo, in Chemistry, with distinction MAIA, Daniela Branco, in Marine Biology MAKOKOVE, Anna Kudakwashe, in Environmental Science MALESA, Thato Khathotshelo, in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics MALIWA, Lazola, in Environmental Science

 

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MAPHOTO, Tidimalo Mary Anne, in Geography MARWARWA, Sinobomi Zamachi, in Chemistry MARX, Daniel George, in Geology MASHOKO, Tendai Wadzanai, in Geology MATHEBULA, Surprise, in Ichthyology & Fisheries Science MATIKINCA, Phikolomzi, in Environmental Science, with distinction MATOMELA, Nonjabulo Happy, in Ichthyology & Fisheries Science MBAALE, Thabo David, in Economics MBANGI, Okuhle, in Economics MBOLI, Afika, in Mathematical Statistics MCEWAN, Kayla, in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics/Mathematical

Statistics, with distinction MCLAUGHLIN, Claire, in Microbiology MCLELLAN, Ve'Da, in Environmental Science MFOLOE, Kefentse Dominic, in Computer Science MIKHARI, Rito Leanah, in Microbiology MKATALI, Mzwanele Xioashuang, in Chemistry MLOZANA, Onesimo, in Microbiology MOKHASI, Masego Patience, in Microbiology MOLEPO, Molloa, in Environmental Science MOLYNEUX, Dylan Paul, in Geology MOSTERT, Caitlin Alice, in Environmental Water Management MOTLOUNG, Banele Mike, in Chemistry MTAKATI, Sinako, in Environmental Science MTSI, Nasipi Inoba Siphesihle, in Microbiology MUMERA, Kennedy Tinashe, in Computer Science MYBURGH, Talon, in Physics & Electronics, with distinction MYOYO, Sisipho Lelethu, in Environmental Science NAIDOO, Shailin Omalan, in Computer Science NDAGANO, Urbain Nshokano, in Chemistry, with distinction NEDUVHULEDZA, Matodzi Zelda Renda, in Chemistry NGCAYI, Asemahle, in Chemistry NGCOBO, Edith Zanele, in Biochemistry NGCONGCO, Khanyisile Selina, in Biochemistry NGQINAMBI, Akhona, in Chemistry NGWENYA, Method, in Chemistry NKOSI, Nolwazi Bernice, in Economics, with distinction

 

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NQENO, Lukhanyiso Khanyisile, in Chemistry NTLANTSANA, Apelele, in Biochemistry NYAMAKURA, Balbina Kudzai, in Environmental Science, with

distinction O'BRIEN, Joshua Conor, in Environmental Science, with distinction OFFORD, Lauren Nicole, in African Vertebrate Biodiversity OLIVER, Claire Robyn, in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics PAULS, Jarryd Dalys, in Geography, with distinction PHETLA, Manabeng Shadrack, in Geology PIPILE, Yamnkelani Yonela, in Computer Science/Information

Systems POTGIETER, Caitlyn May, in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics RASETSOKE, Didintle Mmule, in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics RAUTENBACH, Sarah Claire, in Entomology REDMAN, Caitlyn Wendy, in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics, with

distinction REID, Megan Kim, in Zoology, with distinction ROCHE, Matthew Guy, in Computer Science ROUILLARD, Tessa Kimberley, in Environmental Science SCHWARZ, Kelly, in Biochemistry, with distinction SEATH, Jessica Lauren, in Environmental Science SHABANGU, Samuel Malewa, in Chemistry SIBIYA, Bongiwe, in Biochemistry SIBIYA, Silindile, in Environmental Water Management SICWETSHA, Simbongile, in Chemistry SIKHAKHANE, Sanelisiwe Simlindile, in Geology SIMELANE, Smangaliso Thulani, in English, with distinction SKEELES, Michael Richard, in Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, with

distinction SKOTI, Odwa, in Information Systems SMALE, William, in Computer Science SMITH, Galad Gilbert, in Biotechnology, with distinction SMITH, Megan Jane, in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics SNYMAN, Gareth Wayne, in Environmental Water Management STOFFELS, Mihlali, in Biotechnology SWART, Megan, in Environmental Water Management THABEDE, Jahman Thabo, in Microbiology

 

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TLAKEDI, Thato, in Ichthyology & Fisheries Science TONYELA, Nwabisa, in Information Systems UPFOLD, Jennifer Kate, in Entomology VAN HUYSSTEEN, Aiden, in Geology VAN SCHALKWYK, Joshua-Luke Outram, in Geology VAN STADEN, Joshua Michael, in Computer Science VAN STEENDEREN, Clarke Julian Mignon, in Entomology, with

distinction VAN WYK, Angus John, in Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, with

distinction VERMAAK, Mathew Christopher, in Geology, with distinction VUKEA, Nyeleti Ding, in Biochemistry WAKA, Olwethu, in Mathematics WANSELL, Sage Nora Lee, in Biotechnology, with distinction WESSELS, Gregory Neil, in Information Systems WRIGHT, Jason Geoffrey, in Ichthyology & Fisheries Science XOXO, Beauten Sinetemba, in Environmental Science ZONDWAYO, Yonela, in Environmental Water Management ZVIDZAYI, Tichaona Manyara, in Information Systems

DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY ACHADU, Ojodomo John, MSc (Lagos), in Chemistry, in the Department of Chemistry. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Graphene quantum dots and their metallophthalocyanines nanoconjugates as novel photoluminescent nanosensors. Supervisor: Distinguished Professor T Nyokong. ADEOYO, Olusegun Richard, MSc (Ibadan), in Microbiology, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Bioprospecting for amylases, cellulases and xylanases from ericoid associated fungi, their production and characterisation for the bio-economy. Supervisor: Professor JF Dames. Co-supervisor: Professor BI Pletschke. ALBERTYN, Sonnica, MScAgric (Stell), in Entomology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis:

 

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Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) population ecology in citrus orchards: The influence of orchard age. Supervisor: Distinguished Professor MP Hill. Co-supervisor: Dr S Moore (Citrus Research Institute). AYENI, Ayowole, MSc (Obafemi Awolowo), in Chemistry, in the Department of Chemistry. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Mannich base metal complexes and their thiocyanate analogues as catalysts in the oxidation of catechol. Supervisor: Professor GM Watkins. BELLINGAN, Terence Andrew, MSc (Rhodes), in Entomology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The effects of native and non-native fish on macroinvertebrate communities in selected South African rivers. Supervisor: Professor OLF Weyl (SAIAB). Co-supervisor: Professor MH Villet. BENTLEY, Stephen John, MSc (Rhodes), in Biotechnology, in the Biotechnology Innovation Centre. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Biochemical characterization and small molecule modulation of the interaction between two cytosolic Hsp70s from Trypanosoma brucei and potential co-chaperones. Supervisor: Dr A Boshoff. BROWN, Dane Lesley, MSc (UWC), in Computer Science, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Investigating combinations of feature extraction and classification for improved image-based multimodal biometric systems at the feature level. Supervisor: Professor KL Bradshaw. Co-supervisor: Mr J Connan. BROWN, David Kyle, BScHons (Rhodes), in Bioinformatics, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Bioinformatic tool development with a focus on structural bioinformatics and the analysis of genetic variation in humans. Supervisor: Professor O Tastan-Bishop. CLAASSENS, Louw, MSc (UJ), in Marine Biology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Population

 

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ecology of the endangered Knysna seahorse (Hippocampus capensis Boulenger, 1900) in a tidal marina, Thesen Islands, Knysna, South Africa: Implications for conservation. Supervisor: Emeritus Professor BR Allanson (Knysna Basin Project). Co-supervisor: Professor AN Hodgson. COCKBURN, Jessica Jane, BScHons (Rhodes), MSc (North-West), in Environmental Science, in the Department of Environmental Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Stewardship and collaboration in multifunctional landscapes: A transdisciplinary enquiry. Supervisor: Dr G Cundill (IDRC). Co-supervisors: Professor M Rouget (UKZN) and Professor SE Shackleton (UCT). DANCKWERTS, Daniel Keith, MSc (Rhodes), in Marine Biology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Scale-specific processes underlying the genetic population structure of seabirds in the tropical Western Indian Ocean. Supervisor: Distinguished Professor CD McQuaid. Co-supervisor: Professor M Le Corre (Réunion). DUBAZANE, Makhosonke Berthwell, BScHons (UKZN), MSc (Wits), in Physics, in the Department of Physics and Electronics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Modelling ionospheric vertical drifts over the African low latitude region. Supervisor: Dr JB Habarulema (SANSA). FLANAGAN, Shane Patrick, MSc (Rhodes), in Biotechnology, in the Biotechnology Innovation Centre. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The current utility of oligonucleotide aptamers in targeting the MUC1 mucin tumour marker. Supervisor: Professor JL Limson. Co-supervisors: Dr R Fogel and Professor A Edkins. GALLAGHER, Sean, BScHons (Rhodes), in Botany, in the Department of Botany. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Elevated CO2

determines cell damage and nitrogen allocation in barley subjected to aphid herbivory. Supervisor: Professor CEJ Botha. Co-supervisor: Dr JM Hill (DFO).

 

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GIDAY, Nigussie Mezgebe, MSc (Rhodes), in Physics, in the Department of Physics and Electronics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Tomographic imaging of East African equatorial ionosphere and study of equatorial plasma bubbles. Supervisor: Dr Z Katamzi-Joseph (SANSA). Co-supervisor: Dr L-A McKinnell (SANSA). GREY, Mashoko Stephen, MA (Dar es Salaam), in Environmental Science, in the Department of Environmental Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The missing ingredient: Rethinking the drought disaster risk reduction and climate change adaption nexus in Chirumhanzu district, Zimbabwe. Supervisor: Professor SE Shackleton. GWATE, Onalenna, MSc (Midlands State), in Water Resource Science, in the Institute for Water Research. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Modelling plant water use of the grassland and thicket biomes in the Eastern Cape, South Africa: Towards an improved understanding of the impact of invasive alien plants on soil chemistry, biomass production and evapotranspiration. Supervisor: Dr AR Palmer (ARC). Co-supervisor: Dr SK Mantel. HANSEN, Christel Dorothee, MSc (Rhodes), in Geography, in the Department of Geography. Degree by thesis. Thesis: On high-altitude and high-latitude frost environments. Supervisor: Professor KI Meiklejohn. Co-supervisor: Professor W Nel (Fort Hare). HO, Lance St John, BScHons (Rhodes), in Biotechnology, in the Biotechnology Innovation Centre. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Key considerations for novel aptamer generation and aptasensor platform design: A case study on human α-thrombin and histamine as sensor targets. Supervisor: Dr R Fogel. Co-supervisor: Professor JL Limson. JUKES, Michael David, MSc (Rhodes), in Microbiology, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Baculovirus synergism: Investigating mixed alphabaculovirus and betabaculovirus infections in the False Codling Moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta, for improved pest control. Supervisor:

 

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Professor C Knox. Co-supervisors: Distinguished Professor MP Hill and Dr S Moore (Citrus Research Institute). KADYE, Rose, MSc (Rhodes), in Biotechnology, in the Biotechnology Innovation Centre. Degree by thesis. Thesis: An investigation of the correlation of mitochondrial biogenesis, mitochondrial DNA methylation, mitochondrial network topology and adipogenesis in the human adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal stem cell model. Supervisor: Dr EA Prinsloo. KEMP, Justin Oliver Gordon, MSc (Rhodes), in Fisheries Science, in the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Aspects of the nutritional physiology of the perlemoen Haliotis midae (L.) and red abalone H. rufescens (Swainson). Supervisor: Professor PJ Britz. Co-supervisor: Dr P Toledo (Uni Catolica del Norte). LOURENÇO, Carla Sofia Emídio Rodrigues, MSc (Algarve), in Marine Biology, in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: the role of upwelling in determining the composition, species distribution and genetic structure of intertidal communities in a time of climate change. Supervisor: Distinguished Professor CD McQuaid. Co-supervisors: Dr K Nicastro and Dr G Zardi. MAGGS, Jade Quinton, MSc (UKZN), in Fisheries Science, in the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Movement of important fishery species in Southern Africa: Research trends, characterisation of behaviours and a case study on fishery implications. Supervisor: Professor P Cowley (SAIAB). MAKHATHINI, Sphesihle, MSc (UKZN), in Physics, in the Department of Physics and Electronics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Advanced radio interferometric simulation and data reduction techniques. Supervisor: Professor OM Smirnov. Co-supervisor: Professor I Haywood.

 

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MALGAS, Samkelo, BSc (UFS), MSc (Rhodes), in Biochemistry, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Formulation of an enzyme cocktail, HoloMix, using cellulolytic and xylanolytic enzyme core-sets for effective degradation of various pretreated hardwoods. Supervisor: Professor BI Pletschke. MATAMBA, Tshimangadzo Merline, MSc (Rhodes), in Physics, in the Department of Physics and Electronics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Long-term analysis of ionospheric response during geomagnetic storms in mid, low and equatorial latitudes. Supervisor: Dr JB Habarulema (SANSA). MATTISON, Stacey Alexandra, MSc (Rhodes), in Biochemistry, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis: Thesis: Analysis of the human Hsp70-Hsp90 organising protein (HOP) gene-characterisation of the promoter and identification of a novel isoform. Supervisor: Professor A Edkins. Co-supervisor Professor GL Blatch (Victoria). MC LEAN, Catherine Eve, MSc (Rhodes), in Mathematics, in the Department of Mathematics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Left-invariant optimal control problems on the engel group: Classification, stability and integration. Supervisor: Dr C Remsing. MOSES, Vuyani, MSc (Rhodes), in Bioinformatics, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The investigation of type-specific features of the copper coordinating AA9 proteins and their effect on the interaction with crystalline cellulose using molecular dynamics studies. Supervisor: Professor O Tastan-Bishop. Co-supervisor: Dr KA Lobb. MOTARA, Yusuf Moosa, MSc (Rhodes), in Computer Science, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Preimages for SHA-1. Supervisor: Professor BVW Irwin. NTSEKHE, Mathe Victoria Kuena, MSc (Rhodes), in Computer Science, in the Department of Computer Science. Degree by thesis.

 

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Thesis: Building iKhwezi, a digital platform to capture everyday indigenous knowledge for improving educational outcomes in marginalised communities. Supervisor: Professor A Terzoli. NUNHOKEE, Chuneeta Devi, BScHons (Mauritius), MSc (Rhodes), in Physics, in the Department of Physics and Electronics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Observing cosmic reionization with PAPER: polarized foreground simulations and all sky images. Supervisor: Dr G Bernardi (SKA SA). Co-supervisor: Professor OM Smirnov. NYIRENDA, Angel Newton, MSC (Rhodes), in Physics, in the Department of Physics and Electronics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Combined spectral and stimulated luminescence study of charge trapping and recombination processes in α-Al2O3:C. Supervisor: Professor ML Chithambo. OLAWALE, Jacob Taiwo, MSc (Obafemi Awolowo), in Environmental Biotechnology, in the Institute for Environmental Biotechnology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Bacterial colonisation and degradation of geologically weathered coal and coal discard. Supervisor: Professor AK Cowan (EBRU). OLUWAFEMI, Kola Augustus, BScHons (Akungba), MSc (Ibadan), in Chemistry, in the Department of Chemistry. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Exploring the potential of imines as anti-protozoan agents with focus on Trypanasoma brucei and Plasmodium falciparum. Supervisor: Dr R Klein. ORFORD, Nicola Diane, MSc (Wits), in Physics, in the Department of Physics and Electronics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Behaviour of quiet time ionospheric disturbances at African equatorial and midlatitude regions. Supervisor: Dr Z Katamzi-Joseph (SANSA). POTE, Lee, MSc (Rhodes), in Human Kinetics & Ergonomics, in the Department of Human Kinetics and Ergonomics. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Strength and conditioning of adolescent male cricket players. Supervisor: Professor CJ Christie.

 

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SITUNGU, Sivuyisiwe, BScHons (Rhodes), in Botany, in the Department of Botany. Degree by thesis. Thesis: An investigation of the leaf domatia-mite mutualism in South Africa: Insights from ecological studies. Supervisor: Professor S Vetter. Co-supervisor: Professor NP Barker (Pretoria). SKOWNO, Andrew Luke, MSc (UCT), in Botany, in the Department of Botany. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Woody plant encroachment in arid and mesic South African savanna-grasslands: same picture, different story? Supervisor: Professor BS Ripley. Co-supervisors: Professor W Bond (UCT) and Dr A West (UCT). TEBITENDWA, Sylvie Muwanga, BSc (Makerere), MSc (UNESCO-IHE, Delft), in Environmental Biotechnology, in the Institute for Environmental Biotechnology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Subsurface flow constructed wetlands for municipal wastewater treatment. Supervisor: Professor AK Cowan (EBRU). USMAN, Aminu, MSc (Usmanu Danfodiyo), in Biochemistry, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: Interaction of catechol O-methyltransferase with gold and silver nanoparticles. Supervisor: Professor B Wilhelmi. Co-supervisor: Professor CG Whiteley. VELLEMU, Emmanuel Captain, MSc (UNAM), in Water Resource Science, in the Institute for Water Research. Degree by thesis. Thesis: The ecological risk of acid mine drainage in a salinising landscape. Supervisor: Dr PK Mensah. Co-supervisors: Dr ON Odume and Dr N Griffin. WATERWORTH, Samantha Che, MSc (Rhodes), in Microbiology, in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. Degree by thesis. Thesis: An investigation into the bacterial biosynthetic origins of bioactive natural products isolated from South African latrunculid sponges. Supervisor: Professor RA Dorrington.

 

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