Honorary Doctorates...GradICSA (UK): PhD (NWU), MSc (LBU, UK), MCom, BComHons, BCom (Vista), PGD:...

Honorary Doctorates

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2002:

Archbishop Emeritus D Tutu - Humanities

2006:

Prof M Hinoul – Extraordinary Professorship

Dr Adv PDF Tlakula - Legal Studies

Dr M Oliphant - Sports Management

2008:

M Mangena - Applied Sciences

Adv IA Semenya - Law

DN Koloane - Fine Arts

SM Pityana - Humanities

Adv G Bizos - Law

Archbishop WHN Ndungane - Humanities

2011:

H Masekela - Human Sciences

2012:

Reverend BE Lekganyane - Human Sciences

M Mohapi (posthumously) - Human Sciences

2013:

Judge MM Mabesele - Human Sciences

G Immelman - Engineering

2016:

B E E Molewa - Applied Sciences

T Tebeila - Business Administration

I I Sooliman (Dr) - Humanities

J B Irkhede - Arts and Design Human Sciences

Mme C M Nku (posthumously) - Human Sciences

2018:

M Meyer - Management Sciences

T Makgoe - Human Sciences

Office Bearers


CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCILMr T T Hlapolosa: B Proc (UNIN), LLB (UNIN),

Sports Law Diploma (RAU)

VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPALProf G N Zide: D.Phil(UPE), MA(UFH), DipHRM

(TFMC), Dip.Bus, Management

(EE), (PG) Dip. Labour Law

(GIMT), Dip.Legal Studies

(OXBRIDGE)

REGISTRARDr T D Mokoena: GradICSA (UK):

PhD (NWU), MSc (LBU, UK),

MCom, BComHons, BCom

(Vista), PGD: Bus Admin (WALES),

PGDM: Corp Gov (MONASH SA),

STD

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERMr L Coetzee:MCom (UJ); CA (Z), AGA (SA);

BCompt Hons (UNISA);

BCompt (UNISA); BEd (UZ)

CHANCELLORDr X H Mkhwanazi :PhD Applied Physics - University

of Lancaster (UK)

MSc Applied Physics - University

of Lancaster (UK)

BSc Mathematics & Physics

University of Botswana &

Swaziland

ACTING DVC:RESOURCES & PLANNING Prof M Dhurup: PHD (PUCHE), M.Com

(VISTA), B.Com Hons (UNISA),

B.ED (UDW), UHDE, B.Com

(Hons)

ACTING DVC: TEACHING, LEARNING AND STUDENT SUPPORTProf C M van der Bank: LLD (PUCHE) , LLM (UNISA) LLB

(UNISA) B Proc (UNISA), BA (UP)

(cum Laude); Advocate to the

High Court of SA

ACTING DVC: RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATIONMr J H Jooste: MBL (cum laude) (UNISA), GDE

(Industrial) (WITS), B Eng

(Industrial) (UP)

Vaal University of Technology | Graduations 2019| Page 6

Executive Deans

EXECUTIVE DEAN : APPLIED AND COMPUTER SCIENCESProf B R Mabuza: PhD: Physics (UNISA); MSc:

Nuclear Physics (UN); BScHons:

Physics (UNISA); BSc (UNIN),

HDip.Ed (WITS)

EXECUTIVE DEAN : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Prof M M Ndege: PhD (NTU); MSc (UK);MBA

(TUT); REng (K); MIE (K); BIE (B)

ACTING EXECUTIVE DEAN : HUMAN SCIENCESDr L Maleho:DTech: Strat Comm (TUT); MTech:

PRM (VUT); BTech PRM (VUT); N.Dip:

PRM (VUT)

ACTING EXECUTIVE DEAN: MANAGEMENT SCIENCESProf. A B Mokoena: D.Tech (VUT), M.Com, B Com Hons

(RAU), B.Admin (UNIN) UHDE(VISTA)


Message from the Vice-Chancellor & Principal

On behalf of the Community of the Vaal University of

Technology, I would like to salute and congratulate all

the graduands for achieving their hard-earned mile-

stone in their academic journey. It is time you can

proudly say to yourself: “I have made it, no matter how

challenging and tiring the journey was.”

In your success which lies ahead, never forget those who

sacrificed everything in their life to make it possible for

you. Most of all, never forget the source of your strength

and wisdom when thanking all the people that carried

you and made you who you are today. Give yourself

time to say: Thank you father God for being with me all

the way.

I believe you have the potential to be leaders in your

area of choice as you graduate today. I quote Leo

Buscaglia as he emphasizes the essence of ethics in

Leadership when he says:

• “You alone can bring magic – and humour, and

joy to the people you encounter;

• Anything you dream, by the very nature that

you can dream it, makes it possible;

• The purpose of life is to help others and if you

can’t help them, would you at least not hurt

them!

• You can make things happen that you never

thought you could!

• The greatest risk in life is to risk nothing. The per-

son who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing

and is nothing;

• To be is to do – and to do is to do now because

tomorrow might not be there;

• You have everything you need to be so much …

don’t settle for less!

• There is no end to human potential – and there’s

so much more to learn;

• The time for action is now – and only you can

make the difference!”

The role of ethics in Service Excellence and in Corporate

Governance is well articulated and captured in an ar-

ticle by Professor Solly Banator which appeared in the

Cape Times of the 14 February 2006, in which he opined:

“Professionals play, an important role in society. Indeed,

society could not function effectively without trustworthy

professionals. This raises questions about the ethics of

how institutions operate and exert influence on those

who work within them. In the face of the powerful forc-

es eroding professionalism, there is a great need to pro-

mote core professional values”.

I would like to bring your attention to the “Good Ethical

Practice, Ethics stipulated in a Handbook for Faculty and

Staff at the University Illinois, 5th Edition” (p4), which de-

scribes the value of embracing ethics as follows:

“Apply ETHICS in every aspect of your life to attain the

RESPECT and TRUST of others. Keep in mind the VALUES

this institution represents, and act with INTEGRITY and

HONESTY at all times when representing the University of

Illinois. Together, we can achieve great RESULTS”

In conclusion, I wish to encourage all of you here today,

to think dearly about making a contribution that will im-

prove and develop your nation in whatever area of your

life, hence elevating and promoting the status of your

beloved country from one level to the next as follows:

From Good to Better

From Better to Great

From Great to Awesome

From Awesome to Auspicious

From Auspicious to Ostentatious

From Ostentatious to Fantastic

From Fantastic to Fabulous

From Fabulous to Remarkable

From Remarkable to Incredible

From Incredible to Magnificent

From Magnificent to Majestic

From Majestic to Splendid

From Splendid to Spectacular

From Spectacular to Revolutionary, and

From Revolutionary to Contentment.

This, will move our nation and the country from one Glory

to the next and in the process, there will be no losers but

only Winners!

Thank you!

Professor Gordon Ndodomzi Zide

Core ActivitiesHow do we enhance teaching & learning,

research & development, community engagement and key support processesand systems through effective internal capacity and productive partnerships?

Vision:To be a university that leads

in innovativeknowledge and qualitytechnology education.

Mission:Our mission is to produceemployable graduates who

can make an impactin society by:

Adopting cutting edge technologyand teaching methods.

Creating a scholarly environment

conducive for knowledge creation,

learning and innovation.

Developing a Program Qualification Mix that meets the needs of society in

Africa and beyond.

ClientsHow do weachieve our

Vision throughengagement withstudents and other

key role playersin the

teaching, learning,

research,development

and communityenvironment?

VUTCulture

How do we nurture an internalculture

capable of supporting innovation and

sustainingpartnerships?

Financial SecurityHow do we maximise our financial viability and sustainability

to enable VUT to pursue its Vision in anincreasingly competitive

environment?

Strategic Direction


Strategic Direction


Order of Proceedings

The Academic Procession enters the Desmond Tutu Great Hall

The Vice-Chancellor and Principal Constitutes the Congregation

NATIONAL ANTHEM

PRAYER AND WELCOME

PRESENTATION OF GRADUANDS

Executive Dean : Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences

CHORAL ITEM

Vaal University of Technology Choir

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO STUDENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Vice-Chancellor and Principal

The Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dissolves the Congregation

The Academic Procession leaves the hall, followed by Guests

and Graduates

The congregation is requested to rise and remain standing when the academic

procession enters and leaves the hall.

Nkosi sikelel’ 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 Afrika - South Afrika.

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.


National Anthem


General Announcements

☐ The congregation is requested to rise and

remain standing when the academic

procession enters and leaves the hall.

☐ Do not move around during the

ceremony in order to take photographs.

☐ Please refrain from unacceptable actions

such as whistling.

☐ Please switch off your cellphone.

☐ We strive to conduct the ceremonies in a

dignified manner. Please do not leave the

hall before the graduation proceedings

have been concluded.

☐ Qualifications of candidates who are

unable to attend the graduation

ceremony will be conferred in absentia.

In order to maintain the dignity of the ceremony, you are requested to take note of the following:

Certificate

National Diploma

National higher Diploma

Post Graduate Diploma in Higher

Education

Baccalaureus Technologiae Degree

Magister Technologiae Degree

Doctor Technologiae Degree

CUM LAUDE (with honours)

This is awarded to a candidate who:

Passes all the subjects of the qualification at the first attempt;

Obtains an average of 75% and higher in all the subjects of the qualification, including the final-level subjects.

Cum Laude achievers are marked with *

MAGNA CUM LAUDE (with highest honours)

It is the highest academic award given to a postgraduate candidate who:

Obtains an average of 85% and higher.

Magna Cum Laude achievers are marked with **

- Black gown with a black mortarboard.

- Black gown with hood in faculty colour, with a black mortarboard.

- Black gown with hood in faculty colour and a white stripe in the inner

back line, with a black mortarboard.

- Black gown with hood in faculty colour with white ribbon on neckline,

trimmed with turquoise ribbon in center neckline, with a black

mortarboard.

- Steward blue gown and Oxford style hood with faculty colour

circumference band along the cowl, with a steward blue mortarboard.

- Steward blue gown and Oxford style hood with faculty colour

circumference band and white stripe along the cowl, with a steward blue

mortarboard.

- Long pointed sleeve gown Cambridge style in Union Jack Red – sleeves

caught up with gold cord and button, with steward facings and a full

Oxford style hood made and lined in faculty colour, edged with 80mm

steward blue band, and a red Pretoria style hat in Union Jack red with

gold tassel.

FACULTY OF APPLIED AND COMPUTER SCIENCES

Faculty Colour: Buttercup Yellow

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Faculty Colour: Beetle Green

FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES

Faculty Colour: Union Jack Red

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Faculty Colour: Adonis Blue


Academic Dress Code


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Doctor�Technolgiae�:�Biotechnology (M+6)

TAKAIDZA�SamkelisoPhytochemical�analysis�and�biological�activitiesof�crude�from�eight species

Samkeliso Takaidza is a Research Technologist in the Department of Biotechnology at VUT. Sheobtained her first degree a BSc with Education in 2002 at Bindura University (Zimbabwe). In 2004 sheobtained an Honours in Microbiology at the University of Limpopo. In 2012 she completed an MTech inBiotechnology with VUT. She then enrolled for PhD in Biotechnology in 2015. In 2017 she was awardedwith a research training fellowship by NAM S & T Centre which enabled her to spend six months atSathyabama University, India. She has since published six articles in DHET accredited journals. She hasalso co-supervised one MTech to completion and has supervised several BTech students.Her research interest is in medicinal plants, cell culture and molecular work.

The genus has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever,earache, tuberculosis and esophageal cancer. However, there is limited scientific evidence tosupport its use. Therefore the objectives of this study were to perform phytochemical analysis,investigate the antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, immunomodulatory activities and toxicity ofcrude acetone and water extracts from selected species. Standard methods were used forpreliminary phytochemical analysis. The antimicrobial activity was assessed by agar well diffusion,microtiter dilution and time kill assays. Morphological changes of the cancer cells (Hkesc-1 and KB)treated with extracts were examined using light and fluorescent microscopy. Flow cytometry analysiswas conducted to examine the cell cycle arrest. For immunomodulatory activity, the Greiss reagentand Luminex cytokine assays were used. The results from the study indicate that the extracts from theeight species examined contain phytochemicals that may have bioactivities. Extracts from

were observed to be the most potent. This study thus supports the use of intreating bacterial and fungal infections in traditional medicine. The results of this study also confirm theanticancer potential of . The immunomodulatory activity was observed to be dominantlypro-inflammatory activity. The toxicity of selected species was concentration, extract andtime dependent. Therefore, traditional medicine prepared from should be takenwith caution preferably in small doses over a short period of time. Future studies will focus on theidentification of the bioactive compound(s) responsible for the antimicrobial, anticancer andimmunomodulatory activities.

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KOTLHAO�KateThe�photocatalytic�degradation�of�selectedphenolic�compounds�and�biologicalcontaminants�in�the�Vaal�River�in�mitigating�offouling�of�specific�polymer�membranes

Kate Kotlhao comes from Kgagodi (central district) in Botswana. She holds a bachelor degree inScience Education (majoring in chemistry) which she completed in 1998. After two years she wasnominated for a Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry at the University of Botswana which shecompleted in 2006. She then went back to the class room to teach Chemistry at a Senior SecondarySchool. Two years later she was promoted to the post of a Senior lecturer at Molepolole College ofEducation, the place she is currently working at.Kate Kotlhao has written six published papers from her PhD work, which she started in 2016 at VUT. Shehas attended and participated in seven conferences, four of which were international conferencesheld in Gaborone, Botswana (2017), Singapore, Malaysia (2017), Stockholm, Sweden (2017) andMauritius (2018), Unisa, South Africa (2018). She was awarded 3 price and second best presenter forposter and oral presentations held in Randburg, South Africa (local conference) and Unisa, SouthAfrica (International Conference) respectively. She has participated as a reviewer in

Water quality from surface sources is fast deteriorating due to pollution from organic compounds.Among the organic compounds are chlorophenols, which are described as priority pollutantsbecause of their detrimental effects. One way of removing them from water is by using membranes.However direct removal of chlorophenols using membranes is limited due to the inherent problem ofmembrane fouling. The thesis describes fabrication of thin film composite membranes modified withAg-TiO and Ag-ZnO for enhancing filtration properties of the membranes for removal of 2-CP and 2,4-DCP and improving the antifouling properties of the modified membranes.Silver modified TiO and ZnO showed antibacterial activity against with minimum concentrationof inhibition as low as 1.56 mg/L for both Ag-ZnO (5) and Ag-TiO (5). Silver was more toxic against

than Ag-ZnO (5) and Ag-TiO (5). The presence of the NCs in the membranesimproved water flux, water permeation, rejection of 2- CP, and 2,4-DCP, antifouling properties of themembranes and flux recoveries of more than 93 % was achieved. Silver release test revealed that Ag-ZnO/PA-TFC membrane performed better than Ag-TiO /PA-TFC membrane because of the steadyrelease of silver, which shows long lasting antifouling properties. When applied to real water samplesfrom Vaal and Klip River, the prepared membranes showed better antifouling properties than the neatPA-TFC membrane.

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OUMA�Immaculate�Linda�Achieng’Preparation�and�Characterization�ofManganese�Doped�Iron�Oxide�MagneticNanoparticles�Coated�Pine�Cone�Powder�andits�Applications�in�Water�Treatment

Ms Ouma holds a BSc in Chemistry (First Class Honours) from University of Nairobi (Kenya) and MSc(Chemical Science) from University of the Western Cape. She has over the past seven years carried outextensive research in the area of nanotechnology and has published five articles in peer reviewedjournals and a book chapter. She has demonstrated excellent scientific communication skills bypresenting her work at international and local conferences and winning 3rd prize in the South AfricanNational Three-minute thesis (3MT) competition in 2017. As a testament to her academic achievementMs Ouma was invited to join the Golden Key International Honour Society which recognises academicachievement in university graduates in 2014. She is also a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry aninternational organization aimed at the advancement of the chemical sciences.

Fresh water is a scarce natural resource accounting for only 2.5% of the world's total water. Theproblem of water contamination due to industrial activities is therefore a major concern. The studyfocused on the treatment of arsenic and chromium contaminated water because of the health risksthey pose including a risk to unborn children. Water treatment was carried out using locally availablepine cones modified with iron oxide particles incorporated with manganese to improve pollutantremoval through adsorption process. Incorporation of iron oxide improved the removal efficiency ofpine cone for arsenic and chromium by 90% and 40% respectively while the introduction ofmanganese to the composite material improved the removal efficiency of arsenic and chromium byapproximately 10% and 15% respectively. The mechanism of removal was studied and concluded tobe a chemical process through the exchange of surface bound ions with pollutant molecules. Theprepared materials were reusable up to 3 times. This research therefore provided a new cost-effectivematerial for the efficient removal of arsenic and chromium from water.

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Synthesis,�characterization�and�application�ofa�novel�biosorbent-magnetic�nanomaterialcross-linked�with�cyclodextrin�usingepichlorohydrin�and�hexamethylenediisocyanate�as�adsorbents�for�heavy�metalsand�organics

Agnes Pholosi holds a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry from Tshwane University of Technology,B.Tech (Cum Laude) and M.Tech (Cum Laude) in Chemistry from Vaal University of Technology. Sheenrolled for Doctorate degree in Chemistry on a part time basis in 2013 and is employed as atechnologist in the Department of Chemistry. She has attended ten international conferences bothlocal and abroad where she gave both oral and poster presentations. She was one of the three SouthAfrican doctorate students to be selected and sponsored by NRF/DST to attend Lindau Noble Laurettemeeting, which is a prestigious meeting held at Lindau, Germany in 2015. She received NRF Sabbaticalgrant to complete her doctorate studies in 2016 and has published nine research articles and two bookchapters in well-known peer reviewed journals. She had the opportunity to co-supervise 2 master'sstudents.

In the present era of water resources scarcity, efficient treatment of wastewater is a major prerequisiteespecially for growing economy. Numerous approaches have been studied for the development ofcheaper and more effective adsorbents for removal of both organic and inorganic pollutants fromwastewater. The present study harnessed the potential of biosorption and nanotechnology byproducing more efficient, selective, mechanically stable and effective adsorbents for removal Cr(VI),As(III) and 4-nitrophenol from aqueous solution. The magnetite coated pine cone was synthesized byco-precipitation method and cross-linked to cyclodextrin using hexamethylene diisocyanate andepichlorohydrin. The composites displayed high efficiency for Cr(VI), As(III) and 4-nitrophenol removal,can be easily separated from water by magnetic field and can be re-used for up to 3 times. Theprepared nanocomposites could thus, be applied as promising adsorbents for Cr(VI), As(III) and 4-nitrophenol removal from the polluted water.

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