Graduation 2013
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* Degree awarded cum laude
a Degree awarded summa cum laude
# Diploma awarded with distinction
Doctor of Business Administration
Bester, Willem Abraham, NDip(Centurion Technical College), PGDip(MgtDevel),
MBA
Thesis: A Comparison of Management Style Before and After Retrenchment
Supervisor: Dr AD Kader
Hardman, Stanley George, HDE(PG)(UN), MEd
Thesis: Using Creative Holism to Inform New Partnerships as a Component of
responsivity in the FET Sector.
Supervisor: Professor K Pillay
Schwegmann, David, BCom(UNISA), MBA(Bond University)
Thesis: Performance Benchmarking and Strategic Homogeneity. Nedbank Retail
Case Study.
Supervisor: Dr AD Kader
Hildbrand, Sandra, BSc(UHonenheim), MSc(UHonenheim)..............Leadership
Studies
Thesis: Systemic Approaches to Improvement in Sugarcane Production and
Supply: Umfolozi & Felixton Mill Area
Supervisors: Dr SA Bodhanya and Professor CN Bezuidenhout
Kachingwe, Lasting Ketsile, BSc(UZim), PGDip(HararePolytech), MA(LeedsU)....
Leadership Studies
Thesis: Action Strategies for Enhancing the Implementation of Per- formance
Improvement Initiatives within the Health Sector in Botswana
Supervisors: Professor K Pillay and Professor GJ Allen
Kimmie, Riedwaan Rudi, HDE, BEd, PGDip(PersMgt), MEd...............Leadership
Studies
Thesis: A Constructivist Approach to Theory U as a Transformation Model in
Academic Development within South African Higher Education
Supervisor: Professor K Pillay
Master of Business Administration
Asmal, Riaz Mehmood, BTech(NatalTech), AdvPGDip(UN), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: The Impact of Supplier Quality Management on Eskom's Eastern
Power Network Operations
Supervisor: Mr D Mc Cabe
* Bayley, Karen Valery, CIS(SAISA)
Dissertation: Logistics Efficiency in the South African Chemical Distribution Sector
Supervisor: Mr D Mc Cabe
Bhengu, Mthokozisi Ralph, NDip(NatalTech), BTech(DUT)
Dissertation: Beverages Packaging and Consumer Buying Behaviour: The Case of
University of KwaZulu-Natal Students
Supervisor: Dr MA Phiri
Bikitsha, Nozibele, BCom, HDE(UNITRA), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: Students Perceptions of Service Quality of Selected Administrative
Units at the Walter Sisulu University
Supervisor: Dr TI Nzimakwe
Bollapragada, Katyayani Madhuri, Dip(India), BTech(India)
Dissertation: A Content Analysis of Facebook as a Communication Tool between
University and ITS Students
Supervisor: Professor MS Maharaj
Bright, Lizell, NDip(CollEducSA)
Dissertation: The Usage Pattern of Nutrional Supplements Amongst Durban
Consumers
Supervisor: Professor AM Singh (to read as AM Singh)
* Calitz, Fiona Elsie, CIS(SAISA)
Dissertation: The Status of Ballast Water Management in the Ports of South Africa
Supervisor: Dr MG Chasomeris
Chettiar, Kesavan, BSc
Dissertation: Investigating Change Management for a Unified Communications
Deployment in South African Organisations
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Cosme, Holanda de Faria, Dip:IAC(College), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: Perceived Production Planning and Control Problems at Cataler
South Africa
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
de Villiers, Charl Alistair, MgtAdvmentDip
Dissertation: The Impact of the 2010 Soccer World Cup on Bidvest Rental and
Products Division
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Dlamini, Ntokozo Eunice, Dip(Mantech), MgtAdvmentDip
Dissertation: Romance in the Workplace: Perceptions, Performance and Pitfalls
Supervisor: Ms GL Manion
Dwarika, Roopnarain, Dip(UNISA), BSc(UNISA)
Dissertation: Factors Motivating Information Technology Professionals to become
Self-employed
Supervisor: Professor MS Maharaj
Ganesh, Aaron, BTech(NatalTech)
Dissertation: The Benefits of Mentoring and Coaching in the Public Sector
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Gcwabaza, Michael Lindelani, BCom(UNIN)
Dissertation: Towards Improved Financial Services and Fair Treatment of Investors
in Retirement Funds
Supervisor: Professor WD Geach
Hadebe, Sibongile Elizabeth, FDE(Engl), BAHons, MA
Dissertation: Personal Finance Challenges Facing Taxi Drivers at Umbumbulu,
KwaZulu-Natal: A Case Study
Supervisor: Mr SS Msomi
Harilal, Asheen, BScEng
Dissertation: Management Effectiveness in Motivating Employees at a Durban
Manufacturing Plant
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Hlatshwako, Patience Lungile, Dip(UNISWA), BCom(UNISWA)
Dissertation: Challenges Facing Small and Medium Enterprises in Manzini,
Swaziland
Supervisor: Mr SS Msomi
Hlongwa, Nonhlanhla Pamela, NDip(NatalTech)
Dissertation: An Analysis of the Supply Chain Management Processes in the KZN
Department of Public Works
Supervisor: Dr TI Nzimakwe
Hlubi, Muziwandile Donald, NDip(NatalTech)
Dissertation: Management Strategies Employed by Consulting Engineering Firms
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Jooravan, Amith, NDip(DUT)
Dissertation: Viability of an Electronic Cash Management System for Fuel Retailers
in Inanda and Phoenix
Supervisor: Dr AD Kader
Jugmohan, Neetesh, BA, BCrimHons
Dissertation: Employee Motivation in the KwaZulu-Natal Police Forensic Science
Laboratory
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Karodia, Mahomed Yusuf, BAcc
Dissertation: Talent Management Strategies at a Private Higher Education
Institution: A Case Study of MANCOSA
Supervisor: Dr AD Kader
Khoza, Gloria Nonhlanhla, BSocSc, PGDip(HumRescMgt), MTRP
Dissertation: Barriers and Motivators to Public Transport Utilization: A Case of La
Lucia Ridge Office Park in Durban
Supervisor: Dr AD Kader
Khumalo, Taurai, BSc(UZim)
Dissertation: South Africa's Tea Industry Challenges and Business Strategies: A
case study of Ntingwe Tea Estate
Supervisor: Dr MG Chasomeris
Khuzwayo, Favourite Nozipho, MgtAdvmentDip
Dissertation: Durban Consumer Views of the National Credit Act
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Kobe, Maemo Raynold, BOptom(UL)
Dissertation: A Study of Business Management Skills of Optometrists in KwaZuluNatal
Supervisor: Professor AM Singh
Konar, Selvin, NDip(MLSTech), BCom(UNISA), BComHons(UNISA)
Dissertation: Impact of the Motor Industry Development Programme on the
Automotive Component Industry
Supervisor: Dr AD Kader
Kubone, Andrew Zacharia Mlondolozi, PGDip(BusMgt)(UKZN), BAdmin(UZ)
Dissertation: Effects of Emergence of Shopping Malls on SMMEs in eThekwini: A
Case Study of Umlazi Township
Supervisor: Mr SS Msomi
Ledwaba, John Mpho, BSocSc(UCT), PGDip(Mgt&Org)(UCT), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: The Role of Race in Market Segmentation and Buyer Behaviour in
South Africa
Supervisor: Dr MA Phiri
Mabetoa, Mpho Philemon, NDip(PenTech)
Dissertation: Management Perceptions of Employment Equity at the Automotive
Manufacturing Plant
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Magrath, Nadine, MgtAdvmentDip
Dissertation: Investigating Cigarette Purchase Patterns by Gauteng Smokers
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Maharaj, Sudesh, NDip(MLSTech), BTech(DUT)
Dissertation: Motivation Levels amongst Employees at The Cold Chain / MERCOR
Solutions in KZN in Relation to the Work Environment
Supervisor: Mr TAA Vajeth
Makaula, Siphosenkosi Zanoxolo, NDip(TranskeiTech), BTech(WSU)
Dissertation: Breaking the Glass Ceiling - A Case of Durban Corporate Women
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Makhomu, Khathutshelo Jeremiah, BSc(UVenda), NDip(UVenda), PGDip(Mgt)
Dissertation: Lean Manufacturing (LM) Implementation: A Perspective of Key
Success Factors
Supervisors: Mr D Mc Cabe and Dr BD Rhodes
Masuku, Brenda Samkelisiwe, Dip(UNISWA), BCom(UNISWA)
Dissertation: Business Challenges Faced by Apiculture SMMEs in Northern
Swaziland
Supervisor: Dr MA Phiri
Maubert, Nokukhanya Makhosazane, HDip(College), Associate Diploma(College)
Dissertation: Identifying the Factors Necessary for One to Succeed as a Private
Banker
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Mbambo, Emmanuel Bhekumuzi, NDip(Mantech)
Dissertation: Effect of Total Quality Management Implementation at Pfisterer (Pty)
Ltd
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Mbona, Skhumbuzo Aubrey, BA, BAHons
Dissertation: The Effect of Organisational Image on Talent Management within a
Higher Education Institution
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Mbongwe, Themba Emmanuel, BCom(UNISA), BComHons(UNISA)
Dissertation: The impact of Restructuring on College Support Staff at the
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Supervisor: Professor AM Singh
McDougall, Carolyn Ross, BSc Dietetics(UN), Dip(UPret)
Dissertation: The International Hotel School's Diploma in Hospitality Management
Programme: Enhancing Student Employability?
Supervisor: Ms GL Manion
Mchunu, Goodness Busisiwe, BAdmin(UNITRA)
Dissertation: Survival Strategies of Micro-Business in the Pinetown Area
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Mdliva, Mzwandile Eric, MgtAdvmentDip
Dissertation: Co-operative Government and Intergovernmental Relations in South
Africa: A Case Study of the Eastern Cape
Supervisor: Professor PS Reddy
Memela, Mziwandile Siyabonga,
Dissertation: The Impact of Relationship Marketing for the Licensed Tavern
Business
Supervisors: Mr LV Kaplan and Mr AR Bozas
Mngomezulu, Nonhlanhla, BA, PGDip(BusMgtMrkt), BComHons
Dissertation: The Impact of Recognition on Retention of Good Talent in the
Workplace
Supervisor: Dr RM Challenor
Mohanlal, Ajay Premlal, NDip(MLSTech)
Dissertation: Online Social Media Usage in South Africa and its Benefit to Business
Supervisor: Professor AM Singh
Mokhesi-Makhale, Lineo Connie Constance, BBA, PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: The Perceptions of Residents in Lesotho towards e-Government
Adoption
Supervisor: Mr M Marimuthu
Moodley, Deon, BCom, BComHons
Dissertation: Understanding Customers' Commercial Vehicle Purchasing Behaviour
in the Durban Long Distance Transport Market
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Moodley, Nerisha, BDrama
Dissertation: Determining Service Delivery Levels at the Services Sector Education
and Training Authority
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Msibi, Thabani Joachim, BCom(Acc)(UZ)
Dissertation: Tax Relief to Employers of Domestic Workers as a Means of
Addressing Unemployment
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Msomi, Nombuso Angel, BBA
Dissertation: The Impact of Religion on the Demand for Pork in Pietermaritzburg
Supervisor: Mr SS Msomi
Msomi, Roy Thulasizwe, BMedSc, MBChB
Dissertation: The Effects of HIV/AIDS on Medical Practice Business in KwaZulu
Natal: The Case study of Umlazi Township
Supervisor: Mr SS Msomi
Mthembu, Gilian Noku Thokoza, Cert(Neonatal)(RAU)
Dissertation: The Impact of Succession Planning on Employee Retention
Supervisor: Dr N Jumna
Naidoo, Elaivani, MgtAdvmentDip, PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: The Impact of Regulatory Changes in the Insurance Industry on
Financial Planners in KwaZulu-Natal
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Naidoo, Yoganathan, BCom(UKZN), BComHons(UNISA), (Please remove MBA)
Dissertation: Re-Engaging Survivors of Organisational downsizing
Supervisor: Professor AM Singh
Naidu, Laurette, BA, BAHons
Dissertation: The Link between Key Performance Areas and Organisational
Strategy
Supervisor: Professor AM Singh (ADD M to read as AM Singh)
Ndlovu, Maria Theresa Nokukhanya, NDip(Mantech)
Dissertation: The Importance of Management Disciplines and Entrepreneurial Flair
to SMME Tourism Service Providers
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Ngcobo, Badikazi Lonwabo, NDip(MLSTech), PGDip(UPret), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: The Impact of Infrastructure on Agricultural Economic Development
in Bizana, Eastern Cape
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Ngidi, Velile, MBChB
Dissertation: Training Needs of Medical Managers in Public Hospitals in KwaZuluNatal
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Nhleko, Charlie Sam, BCom(Ed)(Vista), Dip(RAU), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: The Contribution of Private Equity Capital to Enterprise Development
in South Africa
Supervisor: Ms GL Manion
Nodlabi, Mboniswa Cornelius, BSc, HDE(UNITRA), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: An Evaulation of Stakeholder Participation in the Mhlontlo
Municipality Rural Development Programme
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Ntlolokwane, Modiakgotla Cliff, Cert, BTech(DUT)
Dissertation: Financial Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs in the Durban Central
Business District
Supervisor: Ms GL Manion
Ntshebe, Sibusiso Sizila, LLB, PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: The Autonomy of Directors of Black Economic Empowerment
Companies
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Ntuli, Mbuyiseni Goodlife, Ace(UKZN), BCom(UNISA)
Dissertation: The Effects of the Educator Post-Provisioning Model in Management
of Public Schools within Ilembe District (Change capital L to small l)
Supervisor: Professor AM Singh
Okesola, Nonhlanhla Emma, Dip(NgwelezanaColl), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: Effectiveness of Tuberculosis Management at KwaMsane Clinic
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Pillay, Devan, NDip(NatalTech), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: Effectiveness of HIV/AIDS Programmes in the Motor Industry in
Durban
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Prakash, Shavanna, MgtAdvmentDip, PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: Consumer Perceptions of the Rebranding of Vodacom
Supervisor: Professor AM Singh
Rajpal, Leena, BPaed(PrimEd), BAHons, MA
Dissertation: Employee Perceptions of Energy Management Programmes at Eskom
New Germany
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Rakgotho, Patricia Thabisile, BScHons, BSc
Dissertation: Water Quality Management Staff Turnover at the Department of
Water Affairs
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Rakoma, Sibongiseni Petros Abia, NDip(Mantech), BTech(Mantech)
Dissertation: Production Strategy Employed by Small, Medium and Micro
Engineering Enterprises in the Jacobs area
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
* Ramkissor, Manoj, BScEng
Dissertation: The Entrepreneurial Orientation and Intention of UKZN MBA
students
Supervisor: Professor SB Cassim
Rampersad, Dhanesh, NDip(Dept of Education)
Dissertation: Optimisation of Local Content of the Automotive Component
Industry in KwaZulu Natal
Supervisor: Dr AD Kader
Revashunkar, Dhanwanthie, MgtAdvmentDip, PGDip(HumRescMgt)
Dissertation: The Performance and Management of International Students at the
Faculty of Management Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Supervisor: Dr MG Chasomeris
Roopai, Devika, Dip(NatalCollegeNursing), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: Job Satisfaction Among Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives in the
Context of Herzberg Motivation Hygiene Theory.
Supervisor: Mr JM Naidoo
Seepurshad, Jayanth Jay, NDip(MLSTech), BTech(DUT)
Dissertation: Employee Responses to Environment Management Practices
Supervisor: Professor AM Singh
Shamlall, Avashnee, BA, BAHons
Dissertation: Conflict Management in a Privately Owned Trucking Business
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Shibe, Vusumuzi Ian, MgtAdvmentDip
Dissertation: The Effectiveness of Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Shongwe, Thembinkosi Wandile, BSc(UNISWA), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: Determination of Brand Loyalty amongst South African Petrol
Consumers
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
Singh, Natalina, BSocSc, PGDip(HumRescMgt)
Dissertation: Leadership and Business Productivity: A Case Study of New Age
Beverages
Supervisor: Mr AR Bozas
* Singh, Sandesh, Cert(UPret), Cert(Logistics)(UPret)
Dissertation: Job Readiness of Further Education and Training (FET) Mechanical
Engineering graduates
Supervisor: Professor AM Singh
Singh, Shikar, BA, MSc(URP)(DevPlan)
Dissertation: Guiding Entrepreneurs to Success through Franchising: A Case Study
of Midas in Durban
Supervisor: Mr SS Msomi
Sondezi, Mduduzi Mzwandile Olive, BTech(WitsTech)
Dissertation: The Impact of Negative Attitudes towards Safety Compliance at
Unitrans Fuel and Chemical
Supervisor: Ms GL Manion
Subramoney, Sivakumarie , NDip(TSA) (Remove from progtramme)
Dissertation: Opportunities presented by Information and Communication
Technology for Women led SMMEs in KwaZulu-Natal
Supervisor: Professor MS Maharaj
Tshoopara, Leevi Jordan, BEconomics(UNA), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: Problems Affecting the Growth of Microfinance Institutions in
Namibia: An Operational, Regulatory and Legislative Perspective
Supervisor: Professor WD Geach
Williams, Justin Jeffrey, BCom (Please add to the programme)
Dissertation: An Analysis of Director Interlocks on the JSE with Reference to the
Top 40 Listed Companies
Supervisor: Mr J Deodutt
Zincume, Nhlahla Lawrence, BSc(UZ), PGDip(BusMgt)
Dissertation: The Impact of South African Police Promotion Policy on
Organisational Commitment of Forensic Analysts
Supervisor: Mrs CN Proches
Master of Commerce in Leadership Studies
Duma, Princess Thulile, BA(UNISA), BTech(DUT)
Dissertation: Leading Workplace Learning : A Case Study of Mangosuthu University
of Technology
Supervisor: Mr SG Hardman
Mabuza, Phuti Francisca, BSc(UNIN), HDE(UNIN), MSc(Warwick)......... Leadership Studies
Dissertation: An Enquiry into the Retention of Core, Critical and Scarce Skills in
IARC
Supervisors: Professor K Pillay and Mrs CN Proches
Mbokazi, Sabelo Lyndon, HDE, BEd, BAHons ........................................ Leadership Studies
Dissertation: The University of Namibia Medical School: A Case Study in CrossSector Partnership - Systemic Discourse
Supervisor: Mr SG Hardman
Mntambo, Boyce Sithasakhe, BAHons(Wales) ...................................... Leadership Studies
Dissertation: Assessing Government's Role in the Promotion of Co-operatives as
Strategic Intervention to Accelerate Socio-economic Transformation.
Supervisor: Mr SG Hardman
Rappetti, Eugene Alec, MgtAdvmentDip, PGDip(BusMgt), MBA, LLM(MaritStud) ..............
Leadership Studies
Dissertation: Application of a Critical Systems Approach to Understanding Ship
Turnaround in the Port of Durban
Supervisor: Professor TB Jones
Reddy, Devendren Vengatas, BSocSc(UKZN), HDE(UNISA), BAHons(UNISA) .......................
Leadership Studies
Dissertation: An Appreciative Inquiry into Factors Inspiring Strategic Shared Vision,
among Leadership at the Durban University of Technology
Supervisor: Professor K Pillay