Ceremony 5
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Health Sciences: Postgraduate qualifications including
Bachelor of Technology degrees
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 14:30
Vodacom NMMU Indoor Sports Centre, South Campus, Summerstrand
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE
Graduation is a special occasion, representing the culmination of all your hard work and the many sacrifices
you and your loved ones have made to reach this milestone.
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For us, graduation is the highlight of the university year, and more so during NMMU‟s 10 year, as we
witness successful students cross this stage to be capped and enter a new chapter in their lives. Each of
you has a story to tell.
We salute and applaud your achievement and wish you all the best in your future endeavours, since your
time here at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University was but a stepping stone towards your tomorrow.
We trust that NMMU has equipped you not only with an excellent academic qualification for the many
challenges of life and work, but also with life-changing experiences to shape your future.
It is our wish that you will leave here today as proud NMMU graduates who will continue to champion social
justice and equality, and be a change agent in building a better society and a better world.
Thank you for offering us the privilege of making NMMU a part of your life. Your success is our success, and
as an NMMU alumnus, we look forward to watching your story unfold.
Congratulations!
Ms Santie Botha
Chancellor
Prof Derrick Swartz
Vice-Chancellor
ABOUT NMMU
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is a new generation university, distinguished by a wide
range of study options and access routes open to students. With 450 programmes from certificate through to
doctoral level across 130 different career fields, NMMU truly is a comprehensive university.
Founded on more than a century of quality higher education, NMMU nurtures innovation, fosters creativity,
embraces technology and develops people to meet the challenges of tomorrow. NMMU is a product of a
merger of the University of Port Elizabeth and the PE Technikon in 2005. Prior to such a merger, the Vista
University campus of Port Elizabeth was incorporated into the former University of Port Elizabeth.
The university has a strong track record of research, working extensively in partnership with business and
industry, making NMMU a valued contributor to the socio-economic development of the region and beyond.
This year – our tenth year - the university has close to 27 000 students and 2 000 permanent staff members
who are spread across six campuses in Nelson Mandela Bay and George.
Leaders
NMMU‟s Vice-Chancellor is Professor Derrick Swartz, the Chancellor is Ms Santie Botha and the Chair of
Council is Judge Ronnie Pillay.
Location
Five of NMMU‟s campuses are in Nelson Mandela Bay and one is in George on the Garden Route. The six
campuses are:
 South Campus in Summerstrand (within a 720-hectare private nature reserve)
 North Campus in Summerstrand
 Second Avenue Campus, home to the “green” Business School, in Summerstrand
 Bird Street Campus which will be a new postgraduate arts hub in Central
 Missionvale Campus in Missionvale
 George Campus in George
Facilities and supportive teaching and learning environment
NMMU is privileged to have outstanding facilities. All students have access to well-equipped laboratories,
some of which are open 24/7, and free Wi-Fi throughout all its campuses. All the lecture halls are equipped
with the latest technology and students have the opportunity of using additional e-learning tools online. The
campus libraries and information services network offers a state-of-the-art integrated online system. There
are cafeterias, food courts and coffee shops.
A range of opportunities is provided to enhance the academic success of students. These include a first-year
orientation programme, peer-facilitated learning opportunities (eg, Supplemental Instruction, e-PAL, tutorials,
practicals, mentor programmes, Keys to Success workshops and online resources). NMMU also promotes
both in and out-of-class learning to enhance holistic student development. To recognise the learning that
takes place out of class, NMMU has developed an innovative, electronic co-curricular record system.
The University also offers the finest sporting facilities in the Eastern Cape and numerous venues for
conferences, meetings and other special events.
Faculties
NMMU has seven faculties. They are:
 Arts
 Business and Economic Sciences
 Education
 Engineering, the Built Environment and Information Technology
 Health Sciences
 Law and
 Science
Academic focus areas
Though NMMU prides itself in its vast range of programme offerings, it has a number of strategic areas in
terms of its core business of teaching and learning, research and engagement. They are:
 Health and wellness
 Economic and business development with a focus on job creation and entrepreneurship
 Materials and process development for industry and manufacturing
 Emerging information and communications technology for development
 Environmental and natural resource management
 Culture, communication and language
 Leadership, governance, democracy and justice
 Educational development in support of excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum
 Infrastructure and human settlement development
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Strategic research areas
 Biodiversity conservation and restoration
 Coastal marine and shallow water ecosystems
 Cyber citizenship
 Democratisation, conflict and poverty
 Earth Stewardship Science
 Health and wellbeing
 Humanising pedagogies
 Manufacturing technology and engineering
 Nanoscale characterisation and development of strategic materials
 Science, Mathematics and Technology Education for Society
 Strategic energy technologies
 Sustainable human settlement development and management
 Sustainable local economic development
Research and Engagement entities
NMMU has 30 focused institutes, centres and units that exist over and above the formal academic structures
that are aimed at promoting research, technology transfer and innovation. They include the likes of
InnoVenton, NMMU‟s Institute for Chemical Technology and Downstream Chemicals; eNtsa, an institute that
focuses on seeking solutions through engineering and AEON - Earth Stewardship Science Research
Institute (ESSRI) and an Institute for Coastal and Marine Research. Many are award-winning entities. The
University also has a further 12 engagement institutes, centres and units and two clinics serving society in
various initiatives.
‘Green’ endeavours
In line with its value of respect for the natural environment, NMMU is involved in a large number of “green”
initiatives that will not only reduce its own carbon footprint but is also assisting others in seeking renewable
energy resource solutions. The university‟s new Business School, for example, was the first in the country to
be awarded four-star “green” accreditation for a public and education building by the Green Building Council
of South Africa in 2013. The “green” agenda is supported by the Centre for Renewable Energy, which is
recognised as a research leader in the field.
International links
Just over 8% of NMMU‟s student body come from 64 different countries outside of South Africa. The Office
for International Education fosters relationships and manages inter-institutional linkages to enrich both
NMMU staff and students. These partnerships also foster our growing research. NMMU regularly sends
students abroad.
Reasons to be proud:
 NMMU‟s diversity and multiculturalism. Our African students alone come from 34 countries on the
continent.
 The High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) Centre, which opened in 2011, is the
only place in Africa where scientists can view atoms in line with NMMU‟s growing prominence for
nanoscience.
 NMMU will be working with key partners such as the Department of Science and Technology on South
Africa‟s biggest science project, the Square Kilometre Array, via its new Centre for Broadband
Communication which specialises in optical fibre telecommunications research.
 New infrastructure like the R116m new Business School on Second Avenue Campus, the iconic
Engineering block on North Campus and the new Human Movement Science Building complete with a
100m research sprint track on South Campus.
 NMMU has excellent links with industry and business, particularly within the pharmacy, tourism and
automotive industries.
 NMMU‟s ongoing education partnership with Fifa, as one of only two presenters in Africa of an
international sports management programme through the Centre International d‟Etude du Sport (CIES).
 The success of being the first student racing team from Africa to successfully compete in the Formula
Student event in Germany. NMMU students designed and built a racing car to specifications.
 The university was selected in 2012 to facilitate the country‟s first electric e-mobility programme and
technical centre, called the uYilo e-mobility programme.
 NMMU has profound expertise within the field of friction processing which has resulted in numerous
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national awards for the patented technology, WeldCore . This technology has also aligned the strategic
partnership between NMMU and Eskom.
 NMMU‟s accounting and pharmacy students who continue to produce top results in their national external
examinations.
 NMMU‟s international award-winning choir which continues to perform around the globe to wide acclaim.
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ACADEMIC DRESS
Special academic attire was designed for office bearers at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University to be
worn at prestigious academic events like graduation.
Each outfit – from that of the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor to those of the Executive Deans – has been
especially selected to signify a particular office in keeping with attire worn by academics at leading
universities throughout the world.
The gowns, caps and hoods of NMMU graduates were similarly inspired and are explained in detail below.
Academic dress for office-bearers
The Chancellor: A Gown of the senior counsel style made in black brocade with blue velvet facings 150mm
wide and a blue velvet pointed collar. The facings and collar are edged with 25mm gold oakleaf lace.
Each sleeve has a shoulder-cap of gold oakleaf lace and the armhole slits at elbow length on each sleeve
are edged all around with 25mm gold oakleaf lace. The bottom of the sleeves and the gown hem and the slit
at the back of the gown are trimmed with 50mm gold oakleaf lace.
The University logo, 70mm wide, is embroidered in gold lurex twice on each facing and once on the collar.
Three solid embroideries in gold lurex depicting the open book and head element taken from the logo are
positioned towards the bottom of each sleeve. The gown has artificial jacket sleeves attached inside. With
this gown is worn a blue velvet four-piece soft square bonnet with vertical brim trimmed with 25mm gold
oakleaf lace and with a gold button and gold cord and tassel on the crown.
The Vice-Chancellor: The same gown and hat as prescribed for the Chancellor but trimmed with silver
lace and button and cord and tassel instead of gold.
The Chairperson of Council: A long-pointed sleeved gown made in blue fabric with blue velvet facings
150mm wide and a blue velvet pointed collar. The facings and collar are edged with 25mm gold oakleaf
lace. The long-pointed sleeves are lined with blue satin and are gathered up in front with gold cord and
button. The gown has artificial jacket sleeves attached inside.
The University logo, 70mm wide, is embroidered in gold lurex once on each facing and on the collar. With
this gown is worn a blue velvet Leyden style round bonnet with vertical brim trimmed with 25mm gold oakleaf
lace and with a gold button and gold cord and tassel on the crown.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellors: A bat-wing sleeved senior counsel style gown made in black fabric with
blue velvet facings 150mm wide and a blue velvet pointed collar. The facings and collar are edged with
25mm gold oakleaf lace. The full-length bat-wing sleeves are lined with black satin and are trimmed with
50mm gold oakleaf lace at the bottom of each sleeve.
The University logo, 70mm wide, is embroidered in gold lurex once on each facing and on the collar.
Three relief outline embroideries in gold lurex depicting the open book and head element taken from the logo
are positioned towards the bottom of each sleeve. Two gold tassels hang from the lowest open book
embroidery on each sleeve. The gown has artificial jacket sleeves attached inside. With this gown is worn a
blue velvet four-piece soft square bonnet with the vertical brim trimmed with 25mm gold oakleaf lace and
with a gold button cord and tassel on the crown.
The Registrar: The same gown and hat as prescribed for The Deputy Vice-Chancellors but all trimmings
are in silver instead of gold and the tassels hanging from the embroidery on the sleeves are omitted.
The President of Alumni Association: A long-pointed sleeved gown made in black fabric with blue velvet
facings 150mm wide and a blue velvet pointed collar. The facings and collar are edged with 25mm silver
lace. The long-pointed sleeves are lined with blue satin and are gathered up in front with silver cord and
button. The gown has artificial jacket sleeves attached inside. The University logo 70mm wide is
embroidered in silver lurex once on each facing and on the collar. With this gown is worn a black velvet
Leyden style round bonnet with the vertical brim trimmed with 25mm silver lace and with a silver button cord
and tassel on the crown.
The Executive Directors: A bat-wing sleeved senior counsel style gown made in black fabric with blue
velvet facings, 150mm wide, and a blue velvet pointed collar. The facings and collar are edged with 25mm
silver lace. The full length bat-wing sleeves are lined with black satin and are trimmed with two bars of 50mm
sliver lace spaced 70mm apart at the bottom of each sleeve. The gown has artificial jacket sleeves attached
inside. The University logo, 70mm wide, is embroidered in silver lurex once on each facing and on the collar.
With this gown is worn a blue velvet four-piece soft square bonnet with the vertical brim trimmed with 25mm
silver lace and with a silver button cord and tassel on the crown.
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Members of Council: A long-pointed sleeved gown made in blue fabric with blue velvet facings, 150mm
wide, and blue velvet pointed collar. The long-pointed sleeves are lined with blue satin and are gathered up
in front with sliver cord and button. The gown has artificial jacket sleeves attached inside. The University
logo, 70mm wide, is embroidered in silver lurex once on each facing and on the collar. With this gown is
worn a blue velvet Leyden style round bonnet with blue tassel.
The Executive Deans of the Faculties: A long-pointed sleeved gown made in black fabric with faculty
colour facings, 150mm wide, and a faculty colour pointed collar. The long-pointed sleeves are lined with
faculty colour satin which comes over the edge at the elbow to form a turn-back cuff which is gathered up in
front with black cord and button. The gown has artificial jacket sleeves attached inside. The University, logo
70mm, wide is embroidered in gold lurex once on each facing and on the collar. With this gown is worn a
black velvet four-piece soft square bonnet with faculty colour tassel.
The Campus Heads: A long-pointed sleeved gown made in black fabric with blue fabric facings, 150mm
wide, and a blue pointed collar. The long-pointed sleeves are lined with blue satin which comes over the
edge at the elbow to form a turn-back cuff which is gathered up in front with black cord and button. The gown
has artificial jacket sleeves attached inside. The University logo, 70mm wide, is embroidered in gold lurex
once on each facing and on the collar. With this gown is worn a black velvet four-piece soft square bonnet
with blue tassel.
Academic dress for graduates
Doctoral degrees
Gown:
Cardinal red polyester cashmere gown with long pointed sleeves pleated up with blue cord and
button and lined with blue satin with 125mm facings and a blue collar.
Hood:
Full shape hood in cardinal red polyester cashmere lined with faculty colour satin and edged
around the cowl with 75mm faculty colour ribbon with 15mm blue ribbon overlaid central. 50mm
wide straight neckband in cardinal red polyester cashmere, 25mm faculty colour ribbon in centre
of neckband with 15mm blue ribbon overlaid central to faculty ribbon.
Cap:
Round doctor's bonnet in black velvet with faculty colour cord and tassel.
Master's degrees
Gown:
Black gown, long pointed sleeves pleated up with blue twisted double cord and button. Similar
cord detail is used.
Hood:
Full shape blue hood lined faculty colour satin and edged around the outside of the cowl with
75mm faculty colour with ribbon. 50mm straight neckband in blue with 25mm faculty colour
ribbon centred.
Cap:
Black mortarboard with blue tassel.
Postgraduate diplomas
Gown:
Black gown, long pointed sleeves pleated up with blue twisted double cord and button. Similar
cord detail.
Hood:
Blue simple shape hood lined silver grey satin. Straight neckband with 15mm faculty ribbon on
top edge of neckband and around cowl. 15mm silver grey ribbon on bottom edge of neckband
and around cowl spaced 20mm away from the faculty colour.
Cap:
Black mortarboard with blue tassel.
Bachelor honours degrees
Gown:
Black gown, long pointed sleeves pleated up with blue twisted double cord and button. Similar
cord detail.
Hood:
Blue simple shape hood lined silver grey satin with 50mm wide straight neckband in faculty
colour. Cowl edged 75mm faculty colour ribbon on the outside. 15mm silver grey ribbon runs
along the outer edge of the cowl, overlaid on faculty ribbon and on top edge of neckband.
Cap:
Black mortarboard with blue tassel.
Four-year bachelor's degrees (including Bachelor of Technology degrees)
Gown:
Black gown, long pointed sleeves pleated up with blue twisted double cord and button. Similar
cord detail.
Hood:
Blue simple shape hood lined silver grey satin with 50mm wide straight neckband in faculty
colour. Cowl edged 75mm faculty colour ribbon on the outside. Silver grey cord runs along the
outer edge of the cowl, overlaid on faculty ribbon and on top edge of neckband.
Cap:
Black mortarboard with blue tassel.
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Three-year bachelor's degrees
Gown:
Black gown, long pointed sleeves pleated up with blue twisted double cord and button. Similar
cord detail.
Hood:
Blue simple shape hood lined with silver grey satin with 50mm wide straight neckband in faculty
colour. Cowl edged 75mm faculty colour ribbon on the outside.
Cap:
Black mortarboard with blue tassel.
Advanced diploma
Gown:
Black gown, long pointed sleeves pleated up with blue twisted double cord and button. Similar
cord detail.
Hood:
Blue simple shape hood lined with silver grey satin with 50mm wide straight neckband. 15mm
faculty colour ribbon on top and bottom of neckband around cowl.
Cap:
Black mortarboard with blue tassel.
Diploma
Gown:
Hood:
Cap:
Black gown, long pointed sleeves pleated up with blue twisted double cord and button. Similar
cord detail.
Blue simple shape hood with 50mm wide straight neckband. 25mm faculty colour ribbon on
centre of neckband.
Black mortarboard with blue tassel.
Faculty colours
Arts:
Business & Economic Sciences:
Health Sciences:
Law:
Education:
Science:
Engineering, the Built Environment
and Information Technology:
Business School
Yellow
Plum
Apple green
Grey blue
Orange
Dark green
Light blue
Black and magenta
Messrs T. Birch & Co (Pty) Ltd and its subsidiary, Croft Magill & Watson (Pty) Ltd, have been
appointed as official robe-makers to the University and as contracted suppliers of choice to students
for graduation academic attire.
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2015 GRADUATION CEREMONIES
FRIDAY, 10 APRIL 2015
Ceremony 1
10:00
George Campus
All Programmes
TUESDAY, 14 APRIL 2015
Ceremony 2
09:30
Faculty of Arts: Postgraduate qualifications including Bachelor of
Technology degrees
Ceremony 3
14:30
Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Information
Technology:
▪ School of the Built Environment
▪ School of Information and Communication Technology
WEDNESDAY, 15 APRIL 2015
Ceremony 4
09:30
Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Information
Technology:
School of Engineering
Ceremony 5
14:30
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Health Sciences: Postgraduate qualifications including
Bachelor of Technology degrees
THURSDAY, 16 APRIL 2015
Ceremony 6
09:30
Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences:
▪ School of Economics, Development and Tourism
▪ Graduate School
Ceremony 7
14:30
Faculty of Education
FRIDAY, 17 APRIL 2015
Ceremony 8
09:30
Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences:
School of Management Sciences – excluding undergraduate
diploma qualifications
Ceremony 9
14:30
Faculty of Science
SATURDAY, 18 APRIL 2015
Ceremony 10
09:30
Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences:
School of Accounting
Ceremony 11
14:30
Faculty of Arts: Undergraduate qualifications
MONDAY, 20 APRIL 2015
Ceremony 12
09:30
Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences:
▪ School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources
▪ School of Management Sciences – Undergraduate diploma
qualifications
Ceremony 13
14:30
Faculty of Health Sciences: Undergraduate qualifications
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OFFICE-BEARERS
CHANCELLOR
MS S BOTHA: BEcon (Economics & Marketing), BEconHons (Marketing)(Stell)
CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
JUSTICE R PILLAY: BA, LLB(UDW)
VICE-CHANCELLOR
PROF DI SWARTZ: BA(UWC), MA, DPhil, Doctor in Human Rights Law (hc)(Essex University, UK)
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
DR SW MUTHWA: BA(SW)(Fort Hare), BA(SW)Hons(Wits), MSc(Social Policy and Planning in Developing
Countries), PhD(London University, UK)
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT
PROF AWR LEITCH: BSc, BScHons, MSc, PhD(UPE)
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: TEACHING AND LEARNING
PROF DM ZINN: BA, BAHons, HDE(UCT), MEd, DEd(Harvard USA)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: FINANCE
MR MR MONAGHAN: (Acting): BCom(UPE), BComHons(UNISA), Professional Accountant(SA)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCES
DR GW PAUL: BA, HDE(UWC), BTech HRM (TSA), MTech HR, DTech HR(NMMU)
REGISTRAR
DR F GOOLAM: BSc, HDE, BEd, MEd(UDW), PhD(UP)
PRESIDENT OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
MR R JONAS: BA(UWC), HDE, BAHons(Unisa), MA(UPE)
EXECUTIVE DEANS OF FACULTIES:
ARTS
PROF MJR BOSWELL: BSocSc, BSocSc(Hons), MSocSc(UCT), PhD(Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam)
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES
PROF NJ DORFLING: BCom, BComHons, BEd(Ter)(UPE), MBL(Unisa), PhD(Stell)
EDUCATION
PROF P WEBB (Acting): BSc(RU), BScHons(UPE), BEd, MEd(RU), MSc(UPE), STD(UCT), PhD(Curtin)
ENGINEERING, THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DR OSW FRANKS: BSc MechEng, MInd Admin(UCT), Hons (B&A)(Stell), PhD (Engineering Science)
(USF – USA), Pr Eng
HEALTH SCIENCES
PROF HV EXNER: BChD(Pret), MSc Dent Sc(Stell), PhD(Medunsa), DHA(Dent)(Pret), EDP(Stell)
LAW
PROF A MUKHEIBIR (Acting):
DJuris(Amsterdam)
BMus(UPE), HDE UNISA), BA(Hons)(UNISA), BJuris(UPE), LLB(UPE),
SCIENCE
PROF CW McCLELAND (Acting): BSc, BScHons, MSc, PhD (UPE)
DEAN OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
PROF CD FOXCROFT: BA, BAHons, MA, DPhil(UPE)
DEAN OF STUDENTS
MR KG MATISO: BA (Vista), BEd, HDE, PPGDIR (Rhodes), BTech Bus Adm (PET), MBA (PET/Wales)
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ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS
ENTRANCE OF ACADEMIC PROCESSION
(The congregation is requested to rise while the academic procession enters the hall)
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Director: Marketing and Corporate Relations
(The congregation is requested to remain standing)
CONSTITUTION OF CONGREGATION AND WELCOME
Chancellor
(The congregation is requested to take seats)
CHORAL ITEM
NMMU Choir
AWARDING OF QUALIFICATIONS
Chancellor
DISSOLUTION OF CONGREGATION
Chancellor
NATIONAL ANTHEM
(The congregation is requested to stand for the singing of the National Anthem)
DEPARTURE OF ACADEMIC PROCESSION
(The congregation is requested to remain standing until the academic procession has left the hall)
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INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION
Members of the congregation are requested:
▪ To rise and remain standing while the academic procession enters and leaves the hall.
▪ Not to leave the hall before the end of the ceremony.
▪ To switch off cellular phones.
▪ Not to move around in the hall.
▪ Not to eat and drink in the hall.
▪ Not to get up and take photographs during the ceremony.
▪ To keep cheering and ululating to a minimum, respecting fellow congregants.
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The words Cum Laude indicates that the diploma or degree is awarded with distinction to the
candidate/s listed.
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FACULTY OF LAW
BACHELOR OF LAWS
ABRAHAMS, Ebrahim
ABRAHAMS, Fawzia
ANIFASI, Tariro Dorcas
ATHERTON, Blake Arthur
ATKINSON, Tracey Eileen
BAARTMAN, Joslyn Adriana
BARNARDO, Jesica Shuline
BATTISS, Anton Malan
BENADIE, Marianka
BEYLEVELD, Michael
BHILA, Nontobeko Annah
BISAGAYA, Andrew Masaba
BOGATSU, Tshepiso
BURTON, Immanuel Carl
BUTTON, Challen Antoni
CETYWAYO, Yonela
CHIMANIKIRE, Vhusimuzi William
CLAASEN, Lisa Elaine
DAWSON, Lauren Chantelle
DE KLERK, Nicholas William
DERROCKS, Eustine Monique
DESI, Awonke
DINGISWAYO, Hazel Yolisa
DUNN, Gary Brian Richard
DYKE, Ashleigh Tamaryn
ERASMUS - SAGNELLI, Jessica
FESTER, Victoria Justine
FRIEDMAN, Jenna-Lee
GODUKA, Siphokazi Honey H
GORDON-GRAHAM, Tenley
GQAMANE, Tando Zola
GRIMES, Lauren
HANEKOM, Nicola
HLATI, Sesethu
JOLOBE, Lutho Kuhle
JONGWANA, Ndyebo Treasure
KALENI, Thandiwe
KIYINGI, Daniel
KORA, David Cody
KOTEVA, Karolina Kirilova
LAING, Samantha Robyn
LATSKY, Hannes Gerhardt
LIEBENBERG, Rozanne Juanita
MACOZOMA, Castro Vuyani Tamsanqa
MADLANGA, Sinazo Siziphiwe Zombini
MAKI, Zimasa Nelisa
MALAN, Francois Simeon
MALIZA, Phumelela
MANZI, Any Bulelwa
MARAIS, Johanett
MAROQA, Zikhona
MASHAMBANHAKA, Talent Anesu
MASIZA, Mbulelo Phillip
MATYOBENI, Phathiswa Vanesharee
MBOLEKWA, Lubabalo St- Ledger
MERRICK, Lawrence Athol
MIDDLETON, Stacey Kelly
MJINDI, Cwayitile
MKUNQWANA, Lilitha
MNISI, Daphney Sibongile
MPAMBANI, Angela Nocwaka
MVUBELO, Wandile Vuyani
NAMPOTA, Tiwali Alexius
NAZER, Lana Ruth
NDEVU, Sanele
NDLOVU, Pian Lerato
NGAKANTSI, Tsaone Maud
NJOLI, Zandile
NKONE, Hlumelo Luvo
NTLANTSANA, Tandile Spokazi
NTLAUZANA, Nokubonga
NYAKUTSIKWA, Darlington
NYENYISO, Anelisiwe Bagcine
NYIRONGO, Raisa
OBEREM, Stacy Lee
PAMLA, Gunya
PATO, Buntu Simo
PETERSEN, Merlin Hensel
POHLMANN, Kirsty Leigh
POTELWA, Afika Abongile
RAMABULANA, Muambatshawe
RIELLY, Dé-Anne
ROBBINS, Kelly
RUKUNI, Tanyaradzwa Farisai Blessing
RWEXANA, Litha
SAM, Shabbeer
SCHOLTZ, Lance Alden
SEBOLA, Kgodisho Florence
SEDRAS, Davéne Astrid Maché
SHUMBA, Brian
SICAM, Yonela
SOWAZI, Siphesihle
THERON, Lizette
THOMAS, Lara Michelle
THOMAS, Regan Peter
THOMPSON, Jessica Jane
TOTENG, Tumelo Moriri
TREGONING, Tara
VALLA, Hilary Jacqueline
VAN BREDA, Lara Marié
VAN DEN BERG, Noëlene
VAN ZYL, Elsabe Annette
VERMEULEN, Carla
VOYI, Nosipho
VUZA, Asanda
WILLIAMS, Nicole Jo-Anne
WINDVOGEL, Lindennelrico
WINDVOGEL, Lyalle
YOZO, Vuyolwethu
CUM LAUDE
BEECH, Brendan Richard
HODGKINSON, Stuart Paul
SMIT, Alison Jean
VAN WYK, Adrian Gerrit
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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAW
KAKANGU, Pilisile Willport
LOMBARD, Janine
LOUIS, Lynne
MNYIMBA, Bulelani
NCETEZO, Thobela
NJARA, Zimisele Orsmond
(Criminal Justice)
(Labour Law)
NORTIER, Vincent
NOVEMBER, The-Olen Martin
SEKOBELO, Mmakgabo Paul
SESANI, Ntombekhaya Petronella
THORPE, Matthew Justin
TSHEM, Nobuntu
(Labour Law)
(Labour Law)
(Labour Law)
(Criminal Justice)
(Labour Law)
(Labour Law)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DIPLOMA IN NEPHROLOGY NURSING SCIENCE
CRISP, Barbara Leslie
DIMPANE, Areemeng Zacharia
DLADLA, Nokwazi
DLOMO, Rejoice Duduzile
DU PLESSIS, Charlotte Elizabeth
MADLALA, Lindiwe Minah
MAKHUBELA, Louisa Onica
MAKOYI-KULATI, Nompelo Mabel
MASEMOLA, Sabarina Rose
MHLAWULI, Nosakhele Lynette
MNGOMEZULU, Philile Adgen
NAMA, Babalwa
NGCOBO, Ntokozo Cherrol
NGCOBO, Winnfrieda Busisiwe Thandi
NGEMA, Sikholiwe Faithfuly
PUMLOMO, Nomvuzo Ethell
RAMPIARI, Sanushka
SHABANGU, Dabeah Malefyane
SHANGE, Ziningi Claribel
SMALL, Darshani Joycelyn
ZULU, Nomusa Brenda Nombali
DIPLOMA IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION
JORDAN, Chantel René
MAGULA, Viwe Mpho
MCLEAN, Cecilia Anne
MULLER, Carol Elizabeth
NDLUMBINI, Ntombekaya Cynthia
RABELA, Nomawethu Patricia
DIPLOMA IN NURSING EDUCATION
BLAYI, Velisa Lourence
DALTON, Linda Louise
HLOBA, Siyathemba Prince
LUZIPO, Nomawabo Lessie
MANZI, Sipho Usher
MHAKA, Grace Nolufefe
NONDABULA, Consolata Nontuthuzelo
PILLAY, Priscilla
UITHALER, Venesa Vernetha
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND WELFARE MANAGEMENT
MAGABA, Abuyile Pudney
MCITEKA, Nomzamo
NGOMBANE, Nokwanda Crystal
NYAPHOLI, Lerato
PETER, Grissel Thandeka
WILLIAMS, Natasha
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
BADA, Thando Sarafina
CANDASAMY, Kaylee
GREYLING, Lisa
KORKEE, Alethea Lizzane
MHANGO, Immaculate
MKANDAWIRE, Christopher
MOYO, Sifelani
PAKATI, Noluthando Primrose
QIKWA, Nyameka
SIZILA, Wandile
VORSTER, Lizanne
CUM LAUDE
GAMAH, Olive
GREYLING, Nadia
HERSELMAN, Tanya Jeanetta Elsie
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
BUHLUNGU, Msimelelo
BUZANI, Sizeka
CAMELIO, Clinton John
DEMBULA, Aphiwe
DLAMBULO, Sisonke Isabelo Sam
GAXELA, Ziyanda
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(Labour Law)
GOGO, Andisiwe
GOMOTSANG, Keletso
GQOBOKA, Nasiphi
GROOTBOOM, Hurlene
GULWA, Luyolo
HENDRICKS, Ikanya Simoné
JAFTA, Andiswa
KANI, Anelisa Nataly
KANOKANG, Percy Solomon
KIVIDO, Penny Delbrine
KLEYNHANS, Adriana
MABOMA, Xolelwa
MACHELESI, Nomvula
MAFUDUKA, Lukanyo
MAFUYA, Nomakhwezi
MAGAGULA, Nelsiwe
MBOLA, Patience
MHAGA, Dumisani Sinesipho
MOKOLOLO, Thandeka
MOLALE, Balukwane Olga
MOOKETSI, Banabotlhe
MOOLMAN, Bronwen Abigail
MOTHOBI, Shima
MOTLHATLHEDI, Luke Mosimanewapula
MQOBOLI, Vuyokazi
NOHAJI, Kolisiwe
NQEKETO, Nasipi
NTSHEWULA, Zamikhaya Wilford
OLERILWE, Daniel Mpho
PETERSEN, Darrol Ashley
RADEMEYER, Andrene
RUITERS, Shandré Monique
SANGQU, Sipiwe Ongezwa
SENAI, Golebaone
SENATLA, Kgomotso Emmanuel
SETABOSIGO, Tumelo Sarah
SIBHAYI, Hombakazi Phumeza
SIJADU, Khayakazi
SOBETWA, Aphiwe
SOBUWA, Amanda
SOMI, Zoleka
TSHAYINGWE, Siyaphiwa Sandisiwe
VUSANI, Zintatu
CUM LAUDE
KETSHABILE, Osenaope
MOELETSI, Kutlwano
MOSI, Mercy Gloriah
MPEDI, Dorcas Onneile
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: RADIOGRAPHY: DIAGNOSTIC
GOLIATH, Chanelle Caylene
BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS (PSYCHOLOGY)
ASPELING, Alicia Sheree
BANGISO, Innocentia Queen Zintle
BLAKEMORE, Megan Leigh
BUNU, Yanga
CAKMAK, Carmen Claudette
FERREIRA, Ian Carl
GOUWS, Madelein
GRATZ, Melissa Astrid
HARRIS, Charné Liani
JOHN, Shanray Clare
KRULL, Kristen Penny
LE ROUX, Carike
LILLAH, Rushni
LOKOTSCH, Leila Valerie
MAC GEAR, Laura Danielle
MADATT, Noeraan
MAFANYA, Sinazo Nontutuzelo
MAQULA, Nozibele Caroline
MARGON, Carla Lee
MBETE, Londoloza Zolelwa
NDONI, Bathobele
NGCAWA, Vuyiseka
NGCOBO, Lungisa Mbasayoxolo
PEARCE, Courtney Ann
PILLAY, Nikita
PINYANA, Ziyanda
RICHTER, Shanna Leigh
ROPERTZ, Michelle Lauren
SDINANE, Thembeka Gloria
SEAKAMELA, Mpho Violet
SWART, Philip
THOMPSON, Sandra
WILKE, Jordan Leigh
XABA, Bogani Sydney
ZAZINI, Zingaphi Lady-Queen
CUM LAUDE
GARDEN, Yolandi
MELVILLE, Suanne
MYBURGH, Lara Jayne
NAMPALA, Christine Tapuwa
SCHEEPERS, Jessica
VAN DER MERWE, Marybeth
BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS (HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE)
ADAMS, Larissa Leanne
(Biokinetics)
BENTLEY, Nikita Carmen
(Biokinetics)
BOATWRIGHT, Kyale Edward
(Biokinetics)
DE RIDDER, Kelly
(Biokinetics)
FELTON, Lorenzo
(Biokinetics)
GIBBONS, Jacqualine Ann
HEYNEKE, Hendrik
(Biokinetics)
JANSEN VAN RENSBURG, Justine Margot
(Biokinetics)
JOHNSON, Genevieve Bernadine
JONES, Jason Robert
LABATALA, Sandisiwe Yolanda
LE ROUX, Jason Craig
LOUW, Magdaleen
LUVUNO, Nomxolisi
MACDONALD, Kayleigh Margaret
MOMBERG, Jan Hendrik
MOORE, Kyria Laurie
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(Biokinetics)
(Sport Science)
(Biokinetics)
(Sport Science)
(Biokinetics)
(Sport Science)
(Biokinetics)
(Biokinetics)
(Biokinetics)
MOORE, Lindsey Claire
NQWENISO, Felicitas Siphesihle
PAKADE, Luthango Odwa
SANER, Luke Trevor
SWANEPOEL, Simoné
TROLLIP, Julia Fulton
(Biokinetics)
(Biokinetics)
(Sport Science)
(Biokinetics)
(Biokinetics)
(Biokinetics)
VOS, Morné
(Biokinetics)
CUM LAUDE
KRÜGER, Storm Michelene
(Biokinetics)
BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN SOCIAL WORK
NOTO, Zama-Ngcoya Chuleza
BACHELOR OF NURSING HONOURS
AMOO, Elizabeth Funmilola
BAATJIES, Grant Warren
BLOEMETJE, Virginia Victoria
BOOYSEN, Christiaan
BULEMBU, Ketty
CARELSE, Shamelle Sheriziat
CIKI, Nondzame Princess
DANIELS, Pricilla
DEMINGO, Camen
DOUGLAS, Jeannette Christella
DOYI, Malibongwe
DU PLESSIS, Ingram Melchior
FAYILANE, Nontlantla Isabella
GAMLASHE, Nkosinathi Advocate
GCILITSHANA, Noluntu Cynthia
GULA, Nokuzola
HYMAN, Martha
JANUARY, Gillian Nicolette
JOKA, Babalwa
KLEU, Annette
KRUG, Sanette Engela
KWAKHE, Pumla
MABUNU, Zinzisa Nobathembu
MAGADLA, Phathiswa Primrose
MAGODLA, Vinolia Nozuko
MAGWA, Nomatemba Vivian
MAJOLA, Nomvelo Getrude Mavis
MAKALABA, Nonzaliseko
MAKHETHA, Mpharoane
MARTIN-KILANI, Ntombekhaya
MBOYA, Nokutula
MGOGOSHE, Joliswa Eunice
MILES, Adriana Magdalene
NAMUKWAMBI, Rauna Ndalila
NDLEBE, Yoliswa Jacqueline
NGCEBETSHA, Nangamso
NIEHAUS, Daphne Constance
NKATSU, Millicent Nomphelo
OLIPHANT, Queenette Nomfundo
QOMA, Ntonbozuko Edna
SCRIVEN, Leonora
SIMELANE, Ayanda
SOTYATO, Nomandla
STUURMAN, Geraldene Mary-Ann
VANDA, Nomboniso Patience
WHITEBOOI, Johanna Michelle
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science)
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science)
(Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science)
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
(Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science)
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science)
(Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
(Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science)
(Advanced Primary Health Care)
CUM LAUDE
CALLAHAN, Alison Jean
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
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FACULTY OF LAW
MASTER OF LAWS (COURSEWORK)
BOYENS, Marthinus Johannes – CUM LAUDE
(Labour Law)
Title of treatise:
SIDUMO REVISITED
Supervisor: Prof JA van der Walt
________________________________
DEYSEL, Petrus Gerhardus
(Labour Law)
Title of treatise:
DISMISSAL OF MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE FOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
Supervisor: Prof JA van der Walt
________________________________
FAZEKAS, Boglar
Title of treatise:
THE ADOPTION OF A POLICE AND JUDICIAL CO-OPERATION REGIME FOR THE AFRICAN UNION
Supervisor: Prof G Kemp
Co-supervisor: Prof D Erasmus
________________________________
GATHONGO, Johana Kambo
(Labour Law)
Title of treatise:
THE SUBSTANTIVE AND PRODEDURAL LIMITATIONS ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO STRIKE
Supervisor: Prof JA van der Walt
________________________________
GUGWANA, Monde Berrington
(Labour Law)
Title of treatise:
THE POSITION OF ASYLUM SEEKERS IN SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY LAW
Supervisor: Prof A Govindjee
________________________________
HEMSLEY, Michael Norman
(Labour Law)
Title of treatise:
THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF SECTION 32 OF THE LABOUR RELATIONS ACT
Supervisor: Prof JA van der Walt
________________________________
KEITH-BANDATH, Rasheed Ethan – CUM LAUDE
(Labour Law)
Title of treatise:
SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY AND THE DEFENCE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Supervisor: Prof JA van der Walt
________________________________
NCUME, Ali Zuko
(Labour Law)
Title of treatise:
THE PROGRAMMATIC ENFORCEMENT OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Supervisor: Prof JA van der Walt
________________________________
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SIPUKA, Sibongile
(Labour Law)
Title of treatise:
TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT NOT CONSTITUTING DISMISSAL
Supervisor: Mr T Qotoyi
________________________________
STRYDOM, Wynand Wilhelmus
(Labour Law)
Title of treatise:
THE REQUIREMENT OF “BUMPING” IN OPERATIONAL-REQUIREMENT DISMISSALS
Supervisor: Prof JA van der Walt
________________________________
TIMOTHY, Andrea Francis
(Labour Law)
Title of treatise:
THE UNFAIR LABOUR PRACTICE RELATING TO BENEFITS
Supervisor: Prof JA van der Walt
________________________________
TSHEKO, Toto
(Labour Law)
Title of treatise:
UNFAIR LABOUR PRACTICE RELATING TO PROMOTION IN THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SECTOR
Supervisor: Mr T Qotoyi
________________________________
WEBB, Brandon Grant
(Labour Law)
Title of treatise:
LEGAL REPRESENTATION AT INTERNAL DISCIPLINARY ENQUIRIES, THE CCMA AND BARGAINING COUNCILS
Supervisor: Mr T Qotoyi
________________________________
MASTER OF LAWS (RESEARCH)
VAN HUYSSTEEN, Roelof Cornelis – CUM LAUDE
(Mercantile Law)
Title of dissertation:
REGULATORY ASPECTS OF CARBON CREDITS AND CARBON MARKETS
Supervisor: Prof VA Lawack
________________________________
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
MASTER OF ARTS (RESEARCH)
VENTER, Teneille
(Human Movement Science)
Title of dissertation:
THE EFFECTS OF THREE CARBOHYDRATE SUPPLEMENTATION PROTOCOLS ON THE BLOOD GLUCOSE
LEVELS IN TYPE I DIABETIC SUBJECTS DURING A 60 MINUTE BOUT ON A TREADMILL
Supervisor: Prof R du Randt
Co-supervisor: Dr DJL Venter
________________________________
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O'CONNELL, Tracy Merinda
(Psychology)
Title of dissertation:
VIOLENCE: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF VIOLENT RE-OFFENDING YOUTH
Supervisor: Prof JG Howcroft
Co-supervisor: Prof L-A Stroud
________________________________
MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
BADENHORST, Estelle
Title of treatise:
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS
Supervisor: Prof JG Howcroft
________________________________
GOLIATH, Chantal Debra
Title of treatise:
A CHILD’S JOURNEY THROUGH TRAUMATIC GRIEF: A CASE STUDY
Supervisor: Ms L Currin
Co-supervisor: Prof DS Elkonin
________________________________
KOTTON, Vikki – CUM LAUDE
Title of treatise:
THERAPISTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ALTRUISTIC PATIENT BEHAVIOUR UPON THE TREATMENT OUTCOMES OF
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER
Supervisor: Prof JG Howcroft
Co-supervisor: Ms A Sandison
________________________________
NYANGA, Kanyisa
Title of treatise:
A CASE STUDY OF CHILD-CENTRED PLAY THERAPY WITH A CHILD SUFFERING FROM POSTTRAUMATIC
STRESS DISORDER
Supervisor: Prof CN Hoelson
________________________________
STOLS, Gabriël Jacobus
Title of treatise:
PAEDIATRIC BIPOLAR DISORDER AND THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF PARENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Supervisor: Ms LN Currin
________________________________
TENNANT, Charnel – CUM LAUDE
Title of treatise:
EXPLORING THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF SOUTH AFRICAN MALADAPTIVE GAMBLERS
Supervisor: Prof JG Howcroft
________________________________
MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
COTHILL, Elzaan Linda – CUM LAUDE
Title of treatise:
COPING WITH ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP DISSOLUTION: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Supervisor: Ms T Lambert
Co-supervisor: Prof JG Howcroft
________________________________
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HITGE, Marcel
Title of treatise:
FATHER’S COPING WITH DAY-TO-DAY STRESSORS OF LIVING WITH A CHILD ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM
Supervisor: Ms LN Currin
________________________________
LEKHELEBANA, Vuyokazi Anneline
Title of treatise:
A PSYCHOBIOGRAPHICAL STUDY OF CHRISTIAAN NEETHLING BARNARD
Supervisor: Ms A Sandison
________________________________
MARX, Milisa – CUM LAUDE
Title of treatise:
MARGARET HILDA THATCHER: A PSYCHOBIOGRAPHICAL STUDY
Supervisor: Prof JG Howcroft
________________________________
PRETORIUS, Claudette
Title of treatise:
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AND PSYCHOMETRIC SCREENING
PERFORMANCES OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH BARRIERS TO LEARNING
Supervisor: Mr V Sack
Co-supervisor: Ms A Sandison
________________________________
VAN DER WALT, Bianca Anne
Title of treatise:
PARENTS’ PERCEPTION OF DISCIPLINE WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Supervisor: Ms LN Currin
Co-supervisor: Ms A Sandison
________________________________
MASTER OF ARTS IN HEALTH AND WELFARE MANAGEMENT
STENGE, Nyameka Patricia
Title of treatise:
NURSE MANAGERS' PERCEPTIONS OF THE EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EMPLOYEE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
Supervisor: Ms AG Klopper
Co-supervisor: Prof J Strümpher
________________________________
MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORK (COURSEWORK)
NOBADULA, Luyanda David
(Clinical Social Work)
Title of treatise:
SOCIAL WORKERS' EXPERIENCES OF THE UTILIZATION OF THE CHILD SUPPORT GRANT BY BENEFICIARIES
Supervisor: Ms N Mansvelt
Co-supervisor: Prof SS Terblanche
________________________________
SMITH, Janine
(Social Development and Planning)
Title of treatise:
EMPLOYEES' PERCEPTIONS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE’S EMPLOYEE SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PREVENTION PROGRAMME IN PORT ELIZABETH
Supervisor: Dr A Luck
________________________________
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MASTER OF NURSING (COURSEWORK)
ELSE, Liana
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
Title of treatise:
LIVED EXPERIENCES OF PROFESSIONAL NURSES CARING FOR MECHANICALLY VENTILATED PATIENTS
Supervisor: Prof PJ Jordan
Co-supervisor: Ms MJ Spagadoros
________________________________
KERSPAY, Samantha Rochelle
(Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science)
Title of treatise:
EXPERIENCES OF MOTHERS RELATING TO LIVE PREMATURE BIRTHS AT HOSPITALS IN THE EASTERN CAPE
Supervisor: Prof SV James
Co-supervisor: Ms N Rall
________________________________
PHEIFFER, Evette
(Advanced General Nursing Science)
Title of treatise:
THE PERCEPTIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSES WITH REGARD TO THE PROCESS OF WITHDRAWING LIFESUPPORT TREATMENT IN A PRIVATE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Supervisor: Prof PJ Jordan
Co-supervisor: Dr M Williams
________________________________
SAM, Noluthando
(Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science)
Title of treatise:
EXPERIENCES OF PROFESSIONAL NURSES RELATED TO CARING FOR CHRONIC MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS AT
RURAL PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CLINICS
Supervisor: Prof J Strümpher
________________________________
SENTI, Nomphiwe Priscilla
(Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science)
Title of treatise:
EXPERIENCES OF LABOURING WOMEN OF UNEXPECTED NEONATAL RESUSCITATION
Supervisor: Prof SV James
________________________________
SONTI, Balandeli Siphumelele Israel
(Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science)
Title of treatise:
PERCEPTIONS OF NELSON MANDELA
CONSULTING ADVANCED MIDWIVES
METROPOLITAN
OBSTETRIC
UNIT
MIDWIVES
REGARDING
Supervisor: Prof SV James
________________________________
MASTER OF NURSING (RESEARCH)
DE WET, Ada Annamie
Title of dissertation:
DIE ERVARING VAN DIE GEREGISTREERDE VERPLEEGKUNDEDOSENT TEN OPSIGTE VAN DIE KLINIESE
BEGELEIDING VAN VERPLEEGSTUDENTE
Supervisor: Prof J Strümpher
Co-supervisor: Dr S du Rand
________________________________
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DU PLESSIS, Anna Stephina Francina
Title of dissertation:
GUIDELINES FOR PSYCHIATRIC NURSES TO ASSIST IN THE CARE OF FEMALE PATIENTS WITH BIPOLAR
DISORDER DURING THEIR ADMISSION AND STAY IN A TERTIARY LEVEL PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY IN THE
EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
Supervisor: Prof J Strümpher
Co-supervisor: Dr DG Morton
________________________________
FERNANDES, Dina Ndahambeleka – CUM LAUDE
Title of dissertation:
MIDWIVES' EXPERIENCES REGARDING THE UTILIZATION OF PARTOGRAPHS IN A NAMIBIAN REGIONAL
HOSPITAL
Supervisor: Prof J Strümpher
________________________________
MATSHOTYANA, Ntombiyakhe Victoria
Title of dissertation:
OPTIMISING THE TEACHING-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT OF FIRST-YEAR NURSING STUDENTS AT A PUBLIC
NURSING COLLEGE
Supervisor: Prof RM van Rooyen
Co-supervisor: Dr S du Rand
________________________________
MSHWESHWE, Nonkululeko Micca
Title of dissertation:
EXPERIENCES OF PROFESSIONAL NURSES REGARDING CLINICAL PLACEMENT EXPOSURE DURING THEIR
COMPULSORY COMMUNITY SERVICE AT A STATE HOSPITAL IN NELSON MANDELA BAY
Supervisor: Prof J Strümpher
________________________________
NDIKWETEPO, Monika Ndaudika – CUM LAUDE
Title of dissertation:
MIDWIVES' EXPERIENCES OF HIGH STRESS LEVELS DUE TO EMERGENCY CHILDBIRTHS IN A NAMIBIAN
REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Supervisor: Prof J Strümpher
________________________________
NYANGENI, Thandolwakhe – CUM LAUDE
Title of dissertation:
GUIDELINES FOR THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA BY NURSING STUDENTS
Supervisor: Prof RM van Rooyen
Co-supervisor: Dr S du Rand
________________________________
YON, Gadieja
Title of dissertation:
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL NURSES' EXPERIENCES OF BULLYING IN STATE HOSPITALS
Supervisor: Prof J Strümpher
________________________________
MASTER OF PHARMACY (RESEARCH)
GRANT, Elzaan
Title of dissertation:
VALIDITY AND ACCURACY OF SELF REPORTED DRUG ALLERGIES
Supervisor: Mrs J McCartney
________________________________
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PURCELL, Gregory Mark
Title of dissertation:
INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE THE LEVEL OF DOCUMENTATION OF ANTIPSYCHOTIC RELATED ADVERSE
DRUG REACTIONS
Supervisor: Prof S-A Boschmans
Co-supervisor: Ms J McCartney
________________________________
STONE, Leanne Nicole
Title of dissertation:
THE IMPACT OF A WARD PHARMACIST IN A SURGICAL WARD OF A PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN THE EASTERN
CAPE
Supervisor: Ms L Kritiotis
Co-supervisor: Dr SF Burton
________________________________
MASTER OF SCIENCE
ABABIO, Frank James Kweku – CUM LAUDE
(General Health Sciences)
Title of dissertation:
THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM IN INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
Supervisor: Prof S Roux
Co-supervisor: Ms L Kritiotis
________________________________
DANIELL, Keith Thornton
(General Health Sciences)
Title of dissertation:
THE FREE FATTY ACID LOWERING EFFECT OF SUTHERLANDIA FRUTESCENS IN AN INSULIN RESISTANT RAT
MODEL
Supervisor: Prof S Roux
Co-supervisor: Ms J McCartney
________________________________
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (RESEARCH)
HOKONYA, Nozipho Rungano Emma-Jean
Title of dissertation:
EXPERIENCES OF FIRST YEAR NMMU STUDENTS FROM PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES
REGARDING ACADEMIC RESILIENCE IN HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
Supervisor: Dr Z Soji
Co-supervisor: Prof SS Terblanche
________________________________
NYEREYEMHUKA, Christie
Title of dissertation:
MEASURING PROGRESS TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENTAL SOCIAL WELFARE:
PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES
SOCIAL WORKERS’
Supervisor: Dr Z Soji
Co-supervisor: Prof SS Terblanche
________________________________
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING (COURSEWORK)
MATEBESE, Dineo Theodora
Title of treatise:
PRIMARY CAREGIVERS' EXPERIENCES OF CARING FOR HIV INFECTED ADOLESCENTS
Supervisor: Dr Z Soji
Co-supervisor: Prof SS Terblanche
________________________________
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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (RESEARCH)
SHAULI, Mathulo Mathabiso
Title of dissertation:
HISTOPATHOLOGY INDUCED BY A MEDICINAL PLANT INDIGENOUS TO SOUTH AFRICA THAT HAS SHOWN IN
VITRO ANTI-MICROBIAL ACTIVITY AGAINST DRUG RESISTANT STRAINS OF MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS
Supervisor: Dr NJ Wickens
Co-supervisor: Prof N Smith
________________________________
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY: RADIOGRAPHY (RESEARCH)
WILLIAMS, Razana
Title of dissertation:
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF PRACTISING RADIOGRAPHERS REGARDING SUPRASPINATUS
OUTLET PROJECTION IN SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME
Supervisor: Dr DG Morton
Co-supervisor: Ms IHF Ruscheniko
________________________________
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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
KNOESEN, Brent Claud
(General Health Sciences)
Title of thesis:
EXPLORING THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS IN THE NELSON MANDELA
METROPOLE
Supervisor: Prof I Truter
________________________________
NAVSARIA, Koneshverrie
(Psychology)
Title of thesis:
POPE JOHN PAUL II: A PSYCHOBIOGRAPHICAL STUDY
Supervisor: Prof L-A Stroud
________________________________
PLUMB, Sarah Jane
(Psychology)
Title of thesis:
A POSITIVE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY APPROACH TO DEVELOPING RESILIENCE AMONG STATE EMPLOYED
NURSES
Supervisor: Prof JG Howcroft
Co-supervisor: Prof DS Elkonin
________________________________
RAUTENBACH, John Victor
(Social Work)
Title of thesis:
DEVELOPING THE MARITAL LIFE COURSE PERSPECTIVE AS A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR DESCRIBING
AND UNDERSTANDING MARITAL LIFE EVENTS AND MARITAL TRANSITIONS
Supervisor: Dr BML Pretorius
Co-supervisor: Prof TT Mayekiso
________________________________
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NURSING
BELL, Janet Deanne
Title of thesis:
ARTICULATING THE NATURE OF CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST PRACTICE
Supervisor: Prof RM van Rooyen
Co-supervisor: Prof PJ Jordan
________________________________
CAKA, Ernestina Masebina
Title of thesis:
BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINE FOR THE TRANSITION OF FINAL YEAR NURSING STUDENTS TO PROFESSIONAL
NURSES IN THE MILITARY HEALTH SERVICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Supervisor: Prof RM van Rooyen
Co-supervisor: Prof PJ Jordan
________________________________
SHASHA, Nontembeko Grycelda
Title of thesis:
STRATEGIES TO FACILITATE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CARE FOR SEVERELY AND PERSISTENTLY
MENTALLY ILL PERSONS
Supervisor: Prof J Strümpher
Co-supervisor: Prof RM van Rooyen
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FACULTY OF LAW
DOCTOR OF LAWS
HOLNESS, David Roy
(Public Law)
Title of thesis:
COORDINATING LEGAL AID SERVICES IN CIVIL MATTERS FOR INDIGENT PEOPLE IN eTHEKWINI: A MODEL
FOR IMPROVED ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Supervisor: Prof HJ van As
Co-supervisor: Prof A Govindjee
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DOCTORAL DEGREE CITATIONS
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THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
(GENERAL HEALTH SCIENCE)
BRENT CLAUD KNOESEN
Previous qualifications:
1999 National Diploma (Pharmaceutical Marketing)
2005 BPharm
2007 MPharm
Technikon SA
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Thesis:
EXPLORING THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS IN THE
NELSON MANDELA METROPOLE
Pharmacy is an information-driven profession that requires effective face-to-face pharmacist-client
communication. With the addition of corporate community pharmacies to traditional independent
community pharmacies in South Africa, new challenges may hamper pharmacist-client
interactions. The main aim of this study was to identify and improve the communication skills
pharmacists require for a changing community pharmacy environment. Specific objectives were to
identify existing communication skills and to evaluate the use of these skills by community
pharmacists in the Nelson Mandela Metropole (NMM). Brent also identified communication
barriers and investigated differences in pharmacist-client communication in the two community
pharmacy sectors, namely independent and corporate community pharmacies.
Brent explored communication-specific theories to obtain an overview of various communication
models and their applicability in the community pharmacist-client interaction. Furthermore, he
investigated socio-psychological theories which provided a humanistic and cultural perspective on
this interaction. Importantly, Brent also focused on the legal requirements community pharmacists
must adhere to during this interaction. Not only did he compare these legal requirements with the
legal requirements pharmacists have to adhere to in first world countries such as the United States
and New Zealand, but also compared the quality of the community pharmacist-client interaction in
the Nelson Mandela Metropole with these legal requirements.
The results of this study indicated that the complexities of communication hamper effective
community pharmacist-client interactions.
Community pharmacists are faced with major
communication barriers such as counselling privacy and language issues that require attention.
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THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
(PSYCHOLOGY)
KONESHVERRIE NAVSARIA (nee PILLAY)
Previous qualifications:
2007 BA (Psychology)
2008 Honours in Psychology
2010 MA in Counselling Psychology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Thesis:
POPE JOHN PAUL II: A PSYCHOBIOGRAPHICAL STUDY
This psychobiography focused on the life of Pope John Paul II, whose historical personage
epitomises the redemptive theme of triumph over tragedy and eternal hope. He was instrumental in
ending communism in Europe and was also a keen academic. A phenomenological approach to
the study allowed the researcher to observe the subject‟s lived experience through the theoretical
lens of Erik Erikson‟s psychosocial development theory as well as having his faith development
illuminated by Fowler‟s faith development theory. Together, these theories highlighted significant
aspects of Pope John Paul II‟s personality development, for the greater purpose of uncovering the
significance of his historical personage by reconciling his spiritual, political and academic
attributes. The study was grounded in qualitative research in the form of a single case, using two
methodological strategies. The findings of this study strongly support the importance of Erikson‟s
theory in understanding the processes of personality development in an individual life. The
complex process of adaption and growth was highlighted by Erikson‟s theory and placed periods of
Pope John Paul II‟s development in context. This study also demonstrated that gaining meaning in
life through faith provides the individual with greater internal support when adjusting to life
changes. Furthermore, greater intentionality on the part of therapists to thread faith and spirituality
into their intervention is evidence of the eugraphic impact of this study.
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THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
(PSYCHOLOGY)
SARAH PLUMB
Previous qualifications:
2006 BAHons (Psychology)
2008 MA (Clinical Psychology)
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Thesis:
A POSITIVE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY APPROACH TO DEVELOPING RESILIENCE AMONG
STATE EMPLOYED NURSES
Nurses are confronted with numerous work-related stressors that can result in burnout,
absenteeism and high staff turn-over rates. This study in applying psychological principles to a
stressful workplace context, sought to develop a positive clinical psychology intervention strategy
for increasing resilience amongst state-employed nurses.
The study used a mixed-method approach to determine the current psychological functioning of a
sample of nurses. Quantitative data on personality traits, character strengths and levels of
resilience were obtained. Qualitative data on the coping responses of nurses were obtained
through the thematic analysis of focus groups. These data were integrated to create a positive
clinical psychology conceptualisation of resilience and to develop therapeutic guidelines for a
group psycho-educational intervention.
The results of the study indicated a struggling psychological profile. Data were synthesised to
create therapeutic guidelines for developing resilience aimed at increasing: (1) emotional stability
and invulnerability; (2) agreeableness; and (3) conscientiousness. These personality traits were
correlated with several character strengths that displayed strong relationships with resilience.
The study indicated that resilience could be developed through the cultivation of the following
character strengths: perspective; perseverance; fairness; forgiveness; leadership; love; zest; hope;
curiosity; and appreciation of beauty and excellence. These character strengths were identified to
facilitate the positive adaptation of the personality traits identified in the therapeutic guidelines.
A group psycho-educational intervention was developed, using the positive clinical psychology
conceptualisation of resilience.
The study makes a significant contribution to the understanding of resilience and the development
of mechanisms to promote psychological strengths.
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THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
(SOCIAL WORK)
JOHN VICTOR RAUTENBACH
Previous qualifications:
1998 Bachelor of Social Science (Social Work)
2008 Master of Social Science (Social Work)
Rhodes University
University of Fort Hare
Thesis:
DEVELOPING THE MARITAL LIFE COURSE PERSPECTIVE AS A CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK FOR DESCRIBING AND UNDERSTANDING MARITAL LIFE EVENTS AND
MARITAL TRANSITIONS
In his thesis, Rautenbach seeks to develop the Marital Life Course Perspective as a conceptual
framework for describing and understanding marital life events and marital transitions. The study‟s
orientation is guided by the Life Course Perspective as a theoretical framework and draws on
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis and Concept Analysis as methodological approaches.
The research recognised an uncoordinated and growing use of the term marital life course as a
semantic construction within marriage-related research. The process of Concept Analysis tracked
the theoretical evolution of the Marital Life Course Perspective since 1980.
The next phase of the study involved residents of retirement centres in East London and Buffalo
City (all older than 65 years of age) who were invited to share a retrospective history of their
relationship experiences, about their multiple marital life events and the marital transitions that
shaped their marital life course. These empirical data were analysed using Interpretative
Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) as a guide.
Rautenbach‟s development of the Marital Life Course Perspective as a conceptual framework
seeks to understand all stages of the marital experience within their wider social and cultural
contexts, which are shaped by the historical dimension of a cohort‟s specific time and geographic
location.
The candidate‟s work has been lauded as it makes an original contribution by filling a gap in
existing theoretical frameworks for understanding contemporary marriage and family life. Current
frameworks have not kept pace with the rapid and overwhelming changes that have occurred in
the structure, nature, and meaning of marriage. It is predicted that John‟s work will have an
important impact in this field.
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THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NURSING
JANET DEANNE BELL
Previous qualifications:
1991 BCurationis
1993 Hons B. Curationis (Intensive Nursing Science)
2005 MCurationis
2006 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Nursing Education)
University of Port Elizabeth
University of Stellenbosch
University of Stellenbosch
University of Stellenbosch
Thesis:
ARTICULATING THE NATURE OF CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST PRACTICE
The thesis explored the nature of clinical nurse specialist practice. Janet used constructivist
Grounded Theory to develop a substantive grounded theory that articulates an understanding of
the phenomenon of „different and better‟ nursing practice recognised by people in their interactions
with critical care nursing practice viewed as different from and better than the norm of nursing
practice experienced in critical care units. In this respect, the study makes an original contribution
to the field of nursing.
The study revealed that the core concern of people in coming to recognise „different and better‟
nursing practice was found in their subjective experience of personal composure and strength –
feeling enabled to assert their own power, retain their identity and feel in control of their life despite
the chaotic or unbearable situation. This core concern finds genesis in the nurse‟s ability to craft a
trusting partnership with a person from a grounding value of respect for their common humanity.
The study offers reflections and recommendations on how Being at Ease may be applied in
teaching and learning encounters to support and enable students to engage in the breadth and
depth of „different and better‟ nursing practice.
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THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NURSING
ERNESTINA MASEBINA CAKA
Previous qualifications:
1990 Diploma in General Health Care, Psychiatry, Community Care and Midwifery
Mangaung Nursing College of the OFS
2003 Bachelor of Administration and Education
Potchefstroom University
2010 Master of Nursing
Potchefstroom University
Thesis:
BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINE FOR THE TRANSITION OF FINAL YEAR NURSING STUDENTS
TO PROFESSIONAL NURSES IN THE MILITARY HEALTH SERVICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
The thesis embarked on the development of a best practice guideline for the transition of final-year
nursing students to professional nurses in the South African Military Health Services (SAMHS).
The theory of Meleis was used as a foundation for the study. In this respect, the study makes an
original contribution to the field of nursing education and practice in South Africa.
The study revealed the non-preparedness of final-year nursing students concerning their ability to
assume the role of the professional nurse in the Military Health Service. Due to dire nurse
shortages, the institution needs to receive work-ready professional nurses. Consequently, finalyear nursing students need to be guided, supported, mentored and exposed to quality and
enriching clinical learning environments in order for them to be able to assume the role of the
professional nurse on completion of their training.
The recommendations outlined in the best practice guideline will assist both the unit managers and
nurse educators to better prepare the final-year nursing students to take up the role of the
professional nurse in SAMHS.
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THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NURSING
NONTEMBEKO GRYCELDA SHASHA
Previous qualifications:
1983 Diploma in General Nursing Science
Livingstone Hospital
1984 Diploma in Midwifery
Frere Nursing College
1992 BACur (Nursing Education and Community Health Nursing Science)
University of South Africa
1995 Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Science
Komani Hospital
2005 MCur (Advanced Psychiatric Nursing)
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Thesis:
STRATEGIES TO FACILITATE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CARE FOR SEVERELY AND
PERSISTENTLY MENTALLY ILL PERSONS
Community-based care is designed to meet the needs of communities as they move between
health care settings with the emphasis on a flowing model of care that does not necessarily occur
in one setting. In South Africa, an integrated package of essential primary health care (PHC)
services has been made available to the entire population in order to provide the solid foundation
of a single unified health care system.
The candidate was interested in understanding how persons living with severe and persistent
mental illness and their families experience the community-based health care provided by PHC
nurses. The aim of this study was to develop strategies that would assist the PHC nurses to
facilitate community-based health care and to render health care services relevant to the health
care needs of the persons living with severe and persistent mental illness and their families. The
results of the study indicated that PHC nurses find themselves often less able to render the
required services as depicted in their experiences. The findings were seen as a viewpoint on how
the PHC nurses could be capacitated to acquire the skills and competences needed to function
effectively and render quality health care so that persons living with severe and persistent mental
illness function at an optimal level. The results gained led to the development of nursing strategies
to enhance the multi-faceted role of the PHC nurses. In this respect, the study makes an original
contribution to the field of psychiatric and community nursing.
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THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF LAWS
(PUBLIC LAW)
DAVID ROY HOLNESS
Previous qualifications:
1997 Bachelor of Arts
1999 Bachelor of Laws
2005 Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education
2007 Master of Laws
Rhodes University
Rhodes University
Rhodes University
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Thesis:
COORDINATING LEGAL AID SERVICES IN CIVIL MATTERS FOR INDIGENT PEOPLE IN
eTHEKWINI: A MODEL FOR IMPROVED ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Research shows that the overwhelming majority of South African legal aid resources are spent on
defending accused in criminal matters, leaving a significant proportion of indigent people with need
for assistance in civil matters unattended. The failure to address these needs often has
catastrophic consequences for those in need. It also places the credibility of the Constitution at
risk. The thesis looks at the important issue of access to justice in civil matters in the eThekwini
region and investigates how the lack of access to justice for impecunious people may be
addressed.
In the thesis the candidate makes a significant contribution to what is known about the legal
advisory sector and makes it clear that there are significant gaps in the types and levels of services
delivered. The contribution to the knowledge in the field of access to justice is a workable model for
the rendering of civil legal aid through the establishment of a civil legal aid committee/clearing
house that would be able to harness existing resources better, resulting in a greater number of
impecunious people receiving assistance. The model is the result of the determination of the
nature of legal needs experienced by indigent people, the identification of current role players in
the field and the evaluation of their role in addressing the civil legal needs in eThekwini.
The model developed and the recommendations made in the thesis are valuable, not only for the
legal fraternity and policy makers in eThekwini, but in all the larger urban centres in the country.
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VISION, MISSION, VALUES, EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY
VISION
To be a dynamic African university, recognised for its leadership in generating cutting-edge
knowledge for a sustainable future.
MISSION
To offer a diverse range of quality educational opportunities that will make a critical and constructive
contribution to regional, national and global sustainability.
To achieve our vision and mission, we will ensure that:
 Our values inform and define our institutional ethos and distinctive educational purpose and philosophy.
 We are committed to promoting equity of access and opportunities so as to give students the best
chance of success in their pursuit of lifelong learning and diverse educational goals.
 We provide a vibrant, stimulating and richly diverse environment that enables staff and students to reach
their full potential.
 We develop graduates and diplomates to be responsible global citizens capable of critical reasoning,
innovation, and adaptability.
 We create and sustain an environment that encourages and supports a vibrant research, scholarship
and innovation culture.
 We engage in mutually beneficial partnerships locally, nationally and globally to enhance social,
economic, and ecological sustainability.
VALUES
i.
Respect for diversity
- We reflect and serve diverse regional, national and global communities
- We promote an open society where critical scholarship and the expression of a multiplicity of
opinions and experiences are actively encouraged
- We foster an environment in which diversity is appreciated, respected and celebrated
- We are committed to accessibility, inclusivity and social justice
ii.
Excellence
- We promote, recognise and reward excellence in our teaching, learning, research and
engagement
- We promote, recognise and reward excellent service delivery to all our stakeholders
- We provide a supportive and affirming environment that enables students and staff to reach their
full potential
- We adopt innovative approaches to promote excellence in our institutional policies, structures,
processes and systems
iii.
Ubuntu
- We are a people-centred university
- We respect the dignity of others
- We recognise our mutual interdependence
- We promote compassionate and responsible citizenship
iv.
Integrity
- We act with integrity and accept responsibility for our actions
- We behave in an ethical and professional manner
- We conduct our activities in an accountable and transparent manner
- We ensure the integrity of our information, systems and processes
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v.
Respect for the natural environment
- We care about the environment and recognise our responsibility to conserve, protect and properly
manage natural resources for ourselves and future generations
- We promote the integration of sustainability principles into our academic practices, institutional
operations and design of physical infrastructure
- We encourage mutually beneficial and sustainable approaches to community service and
engagement
- We inspire students and staff to embrace environmentally friendly practices
vi.
Taking responsibility
- We acknowledge our personal responsibility for ethical behaviour towards others
- We assume responsibility for the achievement of personal and institutional goals
- We accept responsibility for our actions and the consequences thereof
- We provide an environment that encourages students and staff to take responsibility for their
academic and professional endeavours
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY
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We provide transformational leadership in the service of society through our teaching and learning,
research and engagement activities.
 To achieve this we are committed to developing the human potential of our staff and students in
the full spectrum of its cognitive, economic, social, cultural, aesthetic and personal dimensions in
the pursuit of democratic citizenship.
We adopt a humanising pedagogical approach that respects and acknowledges diverse knowledge
traditions and engages them in critical dialogue in order to nurture a participative approach to problemposing and -solving, and the ability to contribute to a multi-cultural society.
We inspire our stakeholders to be passionate about and respectful of an ecologically diverse and
sustainable natural environment.
We will be known for our people-centred, caring, values-driven organisational culture that will allow all
members of the university community to contribute optimally to its life.
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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Congratulations on your achievement! You are now an alumnus of NMMU. We would like to take this
opportunity to introduce you to the NMMU Alumni Association.
Once you have obtained your NMMU certificate, diploma or degree you become an alumnus of the university
and a member of the NMMU Alumni Association. The Association is recognised by the NMMU Council as a
structure of the University. The Association supports and enhances the realisation of the University‟s vision
and mission through maintaining and expanding positive relationships with its members.
The University can be supported in a variety of ways including sharing news, expertise, skills, networks and
contributions in cash and kind. Cash donations to the Alumni Fund are used to fund bursaries, projects and
the NMMU Capital and Endowment Campaign. Every contribution makes a difference. Donations can be
made online as well.
Join our existing alumni chapters nationally and internationally or help establish new ones to maintain and
build our networks. We encourage you to remain active NMMU ambassadors.
The role of the Alumni Relations Office
The Alumni Relations Office is responsible for the day-to-day management and running of the Alumni
Association, the University Shop and all matters related to alumni relationship building.
We kindly request all alumni to ensure that we have your latest contact details to invite you to chapter socials
and networking events as well as provide you with information regarding alumni and NMMU achievements.
You are also requested to send us news regarding your or fellow alumni achievements and interesting
experiences for publication in our newsletters and on the website.
Please visit our website for more information http://alumni.nmmu.ac.za or e-mail us at
[email protected] or join our Facebook page NMMU Alumni. Other contact details include tel. +27 41
504 3935 and fax +27 41 504 1417. You are also most welcome to visit the Alumni Relations Centre on the
North Campus in Port Elizabeth.
Remember to buy your memorabilia from the University Shop during graduation.
We look forward to hearing from you. Stay connected to your alma mater!
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NATIONAL ANTHEM
Nkosi Sikelel’i-Afrika,
Maluphakanyisw’uphondo lwayo,
Yizwa imithandazo yethu,
Nkosi Sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo.
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso,
O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho.
O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso,
Setjhaba sa South Africa.
South Africa.
Uit die blou van onse hemel,
Uit die diepte van ons see.
Oor ons ewige gebergtes
Waar die kranse antwoord gee.
Sounds the call to come together,
And united we shall stand.
Let us live and strive for freedom,
In South Africa our land.
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