DIPLOMA AND GRADUATION CEREMONIES: MARCH 2013
UMSITHO WOTHWESO-ZIDANGA NEEDIPLOMA: MATSHI 2013
DIE FAKULTEITE NATUURWETENSKAPPE, INGENIEURSWESE EN
GENEESKUNDE EN GESONDHEIDSWETENSKAPPE EN DIE EREGRADE
THE FACULTIES OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MEDICINE AND
IIFAKHALTHI EYOBUNZULULWAZI KWEZOBUGQI, EYOBUNJINELI,
Vierde Plegtigheid/ Fourth Ceremony/ uMsitho Wesine
PROGRAM VIR DIE VIERDE PLEGTIGHEIDDIE FAKULTEITE NATUURWETENSKAPPE, INGENIEURSWESE EN GENEESKUNDE ENGESONDHEIDSWETENSKAPPE EN DIE EREGRADE’n Vriendelike beroep word op alle aanwesiges gedoen om selfone af te skakel en nie die saal tydens die plegtigheid te verlaat nie ensodoende te verseker dat die verrigtinge sonder ontwrigting verloop. 1. Akademiese prosessie kom die saal binne. U word versoek om te staan terwyl hulle die saal binnekom en te bly
staan vir die sing van die Nasionale Lied.
2. Sing van die Nasionale Lied (kyk binneagterblad). Neem asseblief daarna u sitplekke in. Begeleiding: Universiteit
Stellenbosch Simfoniese Blaasensemble onder leiding van Pamela Kierman. Voorsanger: Barend van der Westhuizen.
3. Konstituering deur die Visekanselier. 4. Gebed deur prof Nico Koopman. 5. Verwelkoming deur die Visekanselier. 6. Geleentheidsrede deur president Joaquim Chissano, voormalige president van Mosambiek en huidige voorsitter
van die Afrikaforum van voormalige staats- en regeringshoofde.
7. Voorstelling van die eregraduandi deur die Viserektor (Gemeenskapsinteraksie en Personeel), die Viserektor
(Leer en Onderrig) en die Viserektor (Navorsing en Innovasie) en toekenning van die eregrade deur dieVisekanselier.
8. Voorstelling van sertifikaatkandidate, diplomandi en graduandi deur die dekane van die betrokke fakulteite, en
toekenning van diplomas en grade deur die Visekanselier.
9. Sluiting deur die Visekanselier. 10. Die akademiese prosessie verlaat die verhoog. Die aanwesiges word versoek om te bly staan totdat die akademiese prosessie uitgestap het.
PROGRAMME FOR THE FOURTH CEREMONY THE FACULTIES OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES AND THE HONORARY DEGREES To help ensure that the proceedings run their course without disruption, will all those present kindly keep their cell phones switchedoff, and refrain from leaving the hall, while the ceremony is in progress.
1. Entrance of academic procession into the hall. You are requested to stand while it enters, and then to remain
standing for the singing of the National Anthem.
2. Singing of the National Anthem (see inside back cover). Thereafter, please be seated. Accompaniment: University
of Stellenbosch Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the baton of Pamela Kierman. Precentor: Barend van derWesthuizen.
3. Congregation formally constituted by the Vice-Chancellor. 4. Prayer by Prof Nico Koopman. 5. Welcome by the Vice-Chancellor. 6. Occasional address by President Joaquim Chissano, Former President of Mozambique and current Chairperson of
the Africa Forum of Former African Heads of State and Government.
7. Presentation of the candidates for the honorary degrees by the Vice-Rector (Community Interaction and
Personnel), the Vice-Rector (Learning and Teaching) and the Vice-Rector (Research and Innovation) andconferment of the honorary degrees by the Vice-Chancellor.
8. Presentation of certificate, diploma and degree candidates by the deans of the respective faculties, and
conferment of diplomas and degrees by the Vice-Chancellor.
9. Closing by the Vice-Chancellor. 10. The academic procession leaves the stage. Those present are requested to remain standing until the entire academic procession has left the hall.
INKQUBO YOMSITHO WESINE IIFAKHALTHI EYOBUNZULULWAZI KWEZOBUGQI, EYOBUNJINELI, EYEZAMACHIZA NOBUNZULULWAZI KWEZEMPILO NEZIDANGA ZEMBEKOUkuqinisekisa ukuba umsitho uqhubeka ngaphandle kokuphazamiseka, bayacelwa bonke abakhoyo ukuba bacime iiselfowunizabo, kwaye bakuyeke ukuphuma eholweni, ngelixa umsitho uqhubekayo. 1. Ukungena komngcelele womkhosi wemithika eholweni. Uyacelwa ukuba ume ngeenyawo xa ungena umngcelele,
kwaye uhlale ume njalo, kude kuculwe uMhobe weSizwe.
2. Kuculwa uMhobe weSizwe (Jonga kumphakathi weqweqwe lokugqibela). Emva koko, ningahlala phantsi. Umculo:
yi-Stellenbosch Symphonic Winds ngaphantsi kwentonga yombhexeshi kaPamela Kierman. Umbhexeshi:nguBarend van der Westhuizen.
3. Umsitho uvulwa ngokusesikweni nguSekela-Tshansila. 4. Umthandazo wenziwa nguNjing Nico Koopman. 5. Umyalezo wolwamkelo wenziwa nguSekela-Tshansila. 6. Umyalezo womsitho wenziwa nguMongameli uJoaquim Chissano, owayesakuba nguMongameli waseMozambique
kwaye ngokunje unguSihlalo weQonga leAfrika Kwababesakuba ziiNtloko zamaZwe aseAfrika noRhulumente.
7. Ukwaziswa kwabaza kuthweswa izidanga zembeko nguSekela-Nqununu (wezoNxibelelwano loLuntu naBasebenzi),
nguSekela-Nqununu (wezokuFunda nokuFundisa), nguSekela-Nqununu (wezoPhando nokuNgeniswa kwezintoezintsha) nokuthweswa kwabo nguSekela-Tshansila.
8. Ukunikezwa kwezatifiketi, iidiploma nezidanga kubafundi ziintloko zeefakhalthi (iidin) ezichaphazelekayo, kwaye
9. Ukuvalwa komsitho nguSekela-Tshansila. 10. Umkhosi wemithika uyalishiya iqonga. Abo bakhoyo bayacelwa ukuba beme ngeenyawo ude umkhosi wemithika ube ulishiyile iholo.LYS VAN KANDIDATE WAT KWALIFIKASIES ONTVANG Die diplomas en grade van kandidate wat nie by die plegtigheid teenwoordigkan wees nie, sal in hulle afwesigheid toegeken word.Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe Faculty of Science BACCALAUREUS IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE (BSc) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)
DE WITT, Riaan Neethling (Plantbiotegnologie)
DELPORT, Christoffel Johannes (Oefeningwetenskap)
DU TOIT, Madeleine Leonore (Polimeerwetenskap)
GARLICK, Jessica Louise (Wynbiotegnologie)
GOVENDER, Yogeshni (Fisiologiese Wetenskappe)
BACCALAUREUS IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE CUM LAUDE (BSc CUM LAUDE)
MBANYANA, Nokuthula Maria Doreen (Dierkunde)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CUM LAUDE (BSc CUM LAUDE)
RAMANTSWANA, Tondani Madeleine (Dierkunde)
HONNEURS-BACCALAUREUS IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE (HonsBSc) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS (BScHons)
TYODA, Zipho (Geografie en Omgewingstudie)
VAN SCHALKWYK, Welmarie (Polimeerwetenskap)
JANUARY, Jocelyn Ronell (Aardwetenskappe)
KEIGHTLEY, Jenna (Biodiversiteit en Ekologie)
WILLEMSE, Abraham Cilliers (Polimeerwetenskap)
McDOWELL, Ashleigh (Fisiologiese Wetenskappe)
MAGISTER IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE CUM LAUDE (MSc CUM LAUDE)
VAN DER WALT, Pieter Johannes (Rekenaarwetenskap)
MASTER OF SCIENCE CUM LAUDE (MSc CUM LAUDE)
BENJAMIN, Ronalda Abigail Marsha (Wiskunde)
HONNEURS-BACCALAUREUS IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE CUM LAUDE (HonsBSc CUM LAUDE)
DE VILLIERS, Petrus Francois (Rekenaarwetenskap)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS CUM LAUDE (BScHons CUM LAUDE)
BOTHA, Christoffel Jacobus (Rekenaarwetenskap)
ENGELBRECHT, Lize (Fisiologiese Wetenskappe)
COETZEE, Abraham Liebrecht (Rekenaarwetenskap)
MACHINGAMBI, Netsai Margareth (Plantkunde)
MAGISTER IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE (MSc) MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc)
MULLER, Simon Adriaan (Toegepaste Wiskunde)
KOORTZEN, Andries Stefanus Faculin (Meganies)
RAJAONA, Solofomampionona Fortunat (Rekenaarwetenskap)
VAN DER MERWE, Martijn (Operasionele Navorsing)
Fakulteit Ingenieurswese Faculty of Engineering BACCALAUREUS IN DIE INGENIEURSWESE (BIng)
PIENAAR, Leanne Jane (Elektries en Elektronies)
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (BEng)
REID, Gunnar James (Elektries en Elektronies)
SCHEEPERS, Helena Johanna Catharina (Bedryfsingenieurswese)
STRYDOM, Johan (Elektries en Elektronies)
CONRADIE, Francois Willem (Bedryfsingenieurswese)
CROWE, Dane Brent (Elektries en Elektronies)
VAN DEN HONERT, Andrew Francis (Meganies)
VAN SCHALKWYK, Jacobus Christiaan (Chemies)
VAN ZYL, Johannes Petrus Jakobus (Siviel)
FOCKEMA, Rudolph Adriaan Petrus (Elektries en Elektronies)
VAN ZYL, Raynard Louis (Elektries en Elektronies)
VERMAAK, Pieter Johannes (Bedryfsingenieurswese)
VILJOEN, Gretchen (Bedryfsingenieurswese)
GOBLE, Andrea Clair (Bedryfsingenieurswese)
GROENEWALD, Xandre (Bedryfsingenieurswese)
WESSELS, Johannes Reinard Stefanus (Siviel)
HAMMAN, Michelle Adeline (Bedryfsingenieurswese)
BACCALAUREUS IN DIE INGENIEURSWESE CUM LAUDE (BIng CUM LAUDE) BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING CUM LAUDE (BEng CUM LAUDE)
JANSE VAN VUUREN, Gerhard Hermann (Elektries en Elektronies)
JONKER, Jeandre (Elektries en Elektronies)
KRAEMER, Paul Anton (Elektries en Elektronies)
JOOSTE, Walter Gysbert (Bedryfsingenieurswese)
VAN DEN AARDWEG, William (Elektries en Elektronies)
NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN INGENIEURSBESTUUR
NIEFTAGODIEN, Riyaaz (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
CUM LAUDE (NGDip (Ingbest) CUM LAUDE)
NTEZIYAREMYE, Pascal (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING
PENGILLY, Carli (Chemiese Ingenieurswese)
MANAGEMENT CUM LAUDE
READ, Sebastian Earle Aspeling (Ingenieursbestuur)
(PGDip (Eng Management) CUM LAUDE)
ROBUS, Charles Louis Loyalty (Chemiese Ingenieurswese)
ROSSOUW, Arnoux (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN DIE INGENIEURSWESE
ROUX, George Bishop (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
(NGDip (Ingwese))
SCHOEMAN, Dewald Hermanus (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING
SCHWARTZ, Paul (Megatroniese Ingenieurswese)
(PGDip (Engineering))
SMIT, Samuel Jacobus Adriaan (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
SWART, Andre Dewald (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
VAN DEN HEEVER, Arend Daniël de Waal (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
VAN DER WESTHUIZEN, Artho Otto (Meganiese Ingenieurswese)
MAGISTER IN DIE INGENIEURSWESE (MIng)
VAN HEERDEN, Johan Pieter (Ingenieursbestuur)
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (MEng)
VAN ROOYEN, Algurnon Steve (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
ALFONS, Carl Godfrey (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
WIESE, Michael-John Barnardo (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
BESTER, Johannes Lourens (Meganiese Ingenieurswese)
WILKE, Charel Daniël (Meganiese Ingenieurswese)
BOSMAN-GERTENBACH, Natasha Aliceson (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
CHAKAPFAVA, Darlington (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
MAGISTER IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE IN INGENIEURSWESE CUM LAUDE (MScIng CUM LAUDE)
HAGEN, Dirk Jacobus (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING CUM LAUDE
HERON, Brenton William (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
(MScEng CUM LAUDE)
ABRIE, Dewald Johan (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
BARET, Christophe Marc Eric (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
NDLOVU, Peter Xeswayo Abiner (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
BEYERS, Coenraad Johannes (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
OUANA, Calado Carlos (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
BOUWER, Pieter (Elektriese Ingenieurswese)
CHO, Kyung Jin (Meganiese Ingenieurswese)
PIERCE, Warrick Tait (Meganiese Ingenieurswese)
CLAASE, Etienne Heinrich (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
COETZEE, Dirk Badenhorst (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
MAGISTER IN DIE INGENIEURSWESE CUM LAUDE (MIng CUM LAUDE) MASTER OF ENGINEERING CUM LAUDE
HAASBROEK, Adriaan Lodewicus (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
(MEng CUM LAUDE)
HUGO, Pierre-Malan (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
PHIRI, Temwani Joshua (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
IMMELMAN, Derick Wade (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
VAN DER WALT, Petrus Stephanus (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
KEARNEY, Mike-Alec (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
KENNY, Wilhelm Jordaan (Meganiese Ingenieurswese)
MAGISTER IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE IN
KRIGE, David Schabort (Meganiese Ingenieurswese)
INGENIEURSWESE (MScIng)
KRITZINGER, Liaan Rudolf (Chemiese Ingenieurswese)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING (MScEng)
KRUGER, Karel (Megatroniese Ingenieurswese)
ALLY, Sayed Hanief (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
LAUBSCHER, Ryno (Meganiese Ingenieurswese)
APPEL, Jéan-Paul (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
MALAN, Andreas Dawid (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
ASIIMWE, Annie Kashaya (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
McINTOSH, Paul Andrew (Chemiese Ingenieurswese)
BARNARD, Daniel David (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
McLEOD, Christina Helen (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
BOWES, David Christian (Meganiese Ingenieurswese)
CHILUKWA, Nathan Ntanda (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
PIETERSE, Jacobus Erasmus (Meganiese Ingenieurswese)
CILLIERS, Marie Elizabeth (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
RAS, Marthinus Nicolaas (Meganiese Ingenieurswese)
COWLEY, Edwe Gerrit (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
SPIES, Andries Theodorus (Elektriese Ingenieurswese)
STEPHAN, Hendrik Christoffel (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
STRUWIG, Claudia Bernadine (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
EKSTEEN, Pieter de Waal (Ingenieursbestuur)
WALLACE, Joshua (Chemiese Ingenieurswese)
HOLTZHAUSEN, David Schalk (Megatroniese Ingenieurswese)
WUCHER, Tim (Megatroniese Ingenieurswese)
JOUBERT, Jan-Erns (Chemiese Ingenieurswese)
LE ROUX, Ellouise (Siviele Ingenieurswese)
LOURENS, Jako (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
MAREE, Jacques (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
MINAI ZAEIM, Hamed (Megatroniese Ingenieurswese)
MULUBIKA, Chibaye (Megatroniese Ingenieurswese)
NEL, Rick Guillaume (Meganiese Ingenieurswese)
Fakulteit Geneeskunde en Gesondheidswetenskappe
COETZEE, Gideon Johannes (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
Faculty of Medicine and
CUPIDO, Rosezette Susan (Verpleegbestuur)
Health Sciences
DE JAGER, Felicity Louisa (Verpleegonderwys)
DE KOCK, Leonie Constance (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
BACCALAUREUS IN DIE GENEESKUNDE EN
DLAMINI, Mbongeleni Driver (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
BACCALAUREUS IN DIE SNYKUNDE (MB, ChB)
DLAMINI, Sondezwa (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF
DRAAI, Magdaleen Dorothy (Verpleegbestuur)
SURGERY (MB, ChB)
DU PLESSIS, Marian Janine (Gevorderde Verloskundige en
DYONASHE, Malibongwe (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
EDAS, Estee Georgene (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
FEBRUARY, Lizette Harriet (Verpleegbestuur)
FORTUIN, Jo-Ann Felecia (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN FARMASEUTIESE
FRANS, Bernadette Dorothy (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
GENEESKUNDE (NGDip (Farmaseutiese Geneeskunde)) POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PHARMACEUTICAL
GAGU, Shirley Nomkhitha (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
MEDICINE (PGDip (PharmMed))
GEDULD, Estellle Jennifer (Verpleegbestuur)
GONIWE, Nonkululeko (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN GESONDHEIDSNAVORSINGSETIEK
HEYNES, Elizabeth Alletta (Kritieke Sorg)
(NGDip (Gesnavorsingsetiek))
HOOGBAARD, Desne Elfreda (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH RESEARCH
JACOBS, Lynette Vivienne (Verpleegbestuur)
ETHICS (PGDip (Health ResEth))
JACOBS, Patricia Ann (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
JAKO, Thuliwe Joyce (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN VERPLEEGKUNDE (NGDip (Verpleegk)) POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NURSING (PGDip (Nursing))
KOVANE, Mvuseleli (Gevorderde Psigiatriese Verpleegkunde)
ADAMS, Mary Magdalene (Gevorderde Verloskundige en
KUBHEKA, Hlengiwe Ryca (Gevorderde Psigiatriese Verpleegkunde)
KULE, Nontobeko Zelda (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
ADONIS, Freda Florina (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
LAKAY, Gizelle Lizette (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
LEKWENE, Gaodirelwe Neville (Verpleegbestuur)
LIESING, Elrich Linden (Verpleegonderwys)
BAAN, Maria Johanna Margaretha (Verpleegbestuur)
BAILEY, Yolanda (Gevorderde Verloskundige en Neonatologiese
MAGWA, Siphokazi Florence (Verpleegbestuur)
BANZI, Flora Noyise (Gevorderde Psigiatriese Verpleegkunde)
MAKASI, Nobuzwe Constance (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
BESTER, Bernadie Aneline Shaleen (Verpleegbestuur)
MAZINGELA, Tandie Theodora (Kritieke Sorg)
BLAKE, Melinda Liesl (Operasiesaalverpleegkunde)
MDLUDLU, Maisaka Leah (Gevorderde Verloskundige en
BLANCKENBERG, Petronella Yolande (Gevorderde Verloskundige
BLIGNAUT, Lucille Euphemia (Gevorderde Verloskundige en
MNTUNGWA, Patricia Ntombenhle (Gevorderde Psigiatriese
MNTUNTUM, Zoliwe Lorencia (Verpleegbestuur)
BRIEKWA, Shenene Abegail (Gevorderde Psigiatriese Verpleegkunde)
MULDER, Maria Elizabeth (Verpleegonderwys)
BROWN, Alison Abigail (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
MUZEYA, Jolin Madelaine (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
CAMPBELL, Grazelda Roshel (Verpleegbestuur)
MVUNDLELA, Nonzame Mavis (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
CARELSE, Amelia Evelyn (Verpleegonderwys)
MYBURGH, Felicia Luzanne (Verpleegbestuur)
CARELSE, Joeylene Christene (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
NKALA, Sphephile Gladys (Gevorderde Psigiatriese Verpleegkunde)
NOGQAZA, Siyabulela (Gevorderde Psigiatriese Verpleegkunde)
HONNEURS-BACCALAUREUS IN DIE
NTAKANENG, Dimakatso Francina (Gevorderde Psigiatriese
NATUURWETENSKAPPE IN GENEESKUNDIGE WETENSKAPPE CUM LAUDE
NXUSANI, Khayakazi Nomawabo (Verpleegonderwys)
(HonsBScGeneeskWet CUM LAUDE)
PHOOLO, Calestus Phekane (Verpleegonderwys)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL SCIENCES HONOURS CUM LAUDE (BScMedScHons CUM LAUDE)
FRAY, Gareth Adam (Reproduktiewe Biologie)
MAGISTER IN DIE GENEESKUNDE (MMed)
RUITERS, Matthew Francis (Verpleegbestuur)
MASTER OF MEDICINE (MMed)
SAAYMAN, Rayneze Sunet (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
ALVES, Jose Carlos Gracio (Radiologiese Diagnose)
SANDLANA, Ntombekhaya Monica (Gevorderde Verloskundige en
DE WET, Daniël Rudolph (Anatomiese Patologie)
HLONGWANE, Sibusiso Trevor (Radiologiese Diagnose)
SEBASTIAN, Deano Samuel (Gevorderde Psigiatriese Verpleegkunde)
SOLOMON, Swaliya (Gevorderde Verloskundige en Neonatologiese
SWARTZ, John Johannes (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
SSEKITOOLEKO, Muyingo Andrew (Huisartskunde)
THANTSIE, Ester Wilserene (Verpleegbestuur)
VAN DER DOES, Albertine Mechteld Barbara (Huisartskunde)
THERON, Hazel (Gevorderde Verloskundige en Neonatologiese
MAGISTER IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE IN
TRANTAAL, Henrihetta Paola (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
GENEESKUNDIGE WETENSKAPPE (MScGeneeskWet)
TSHANGELA, Thembile (Gevorderde Psigiatriese Verpleegkunde)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL SCIENCES
VAN DER ROSS, Darelle Emmerentia Geraldine (Gevorderde
(MScMedSc)
BALOGUN, Tolulope Adeolu (Kliniese Epidemiologie)
VAN DER WESTHUIZEN, Nadia Madelein (Kritieke Sorg)
VAN DEVENTER, Desiree (Primêre Gesondheidsorg)
DE WAAL, Benjamin (Kliniese Epidemiologie)
VAN NIEKERK, Maria Karolene (Gevorderde Verloskundige en
GENTIS, Roxanne Kristin (Reproduktiewe Biologie)
GROENEWALD, Annemari (Geneeskundige Fisika)
GUTSCHMIDT, Andrea (Geneeskundige Biochemie)
VAN TONDER, Hester Christina (Verpleegbestuur)
ISAACS, Shahieda (Geneeskundige Virologie)
WILLIAMS, Elanza Jouline (Verpleegbestuur)
MENEZES, Angela Maria (Geneeskundige Biochemie)
WRAGG, Patricia Elizabeth (Verpleegonderwys)
MSIMANGA, Patrick Wella (Geneeskundige Virologie)
XONGWANA, Qayisa (Gevorderde Verloskundige en
NELL, Theodore Albertus (Kliniese Epidemiologie)
PHALANE, Khutso Germina (Molekulêre Biologie)
NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN VERPLEEGKUNDE
TOEFY, Mogamat Yoesrie (Kliniese Epidemiologie)
CUM LAUDE (NGDip (Verpleegk) CUM LAUDE) POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NURSING CUM LAUDE (PGDip (Nursing) CUM LAUDE) MAGISTER IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE IN GENEESKUNDIGE WETENSKAPPE CUM LAUDE (MScGeneeskWet CUM LAUDE) MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL SCIENCES CUM LAUDE (MScMedSc CUM LAUDE)
GEORGE, Siddiqah (Geneeskundige Fisiologie)
NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN HUISARTSKUNDE CUM LAUDE (NGDip (Huisartsk) CUM LAUDE)
LAWAL, Aramide Omolara (Kliniese Epidemiologie)
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FAMILY MEDICINE CUM LAUDE (PGDip (FamMed) CUM LAUDE) MAGISTER IN DIE WYSBEGEERTE IN REHABILITASIE (MPhil (Rehabilitasie)) MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN REHABILITATION (MPhil (Rehabilitation)) HONNEURS-BACCALAUREUS IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE IN GENEESKUNDIGE WETENSKAPPE (HonsBScGeneeskWet) MAGISTER IN DIE WYSBEGEERTE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL SCIENCES GESONDHEIDSWETENSKAP-ONDERWYS HONOURS (BScMedScHons) (MPhil (GesondheidswetOnd))
ANDREWS, Blanche Nathalie (Onderwatergeneeskunde)
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION (MPhil (Health ScEd)) DOKTORSGRADE DOCTORATES MAGISTER IN ARBEIDSTERAPIE (MArb) Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (MOccTher) Faculty of Science MAGISTER IN DIE VERPLEEGKUNDE (MVerpleegkunde) MASTER OF NURSING (MNursing)
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ink. The solid ink is molten and then transferred to the substrate.
Traditional colourants (dyes and pigments) possess some dis
tages in terms of colourfastness, migration-fastness and homo ge neity.
In the present project, coloured latex particles were synthesised via
inverse mini-emulsion polymerisation in the presence of a dye. The
technique is versatile, since polymer-bound dye could be used (for
ultimate migration fastness), and synthesis of the nanocolourants in a
paraffin wax led to a one-step protocol towards coloured hot-melt ink.
BASSON, Nicolaas Christiaan (Polymer Science)
The effect of molecular composition on the properties of MAGISTER IN DIE VERPLEEGKUNDE CUM LAUDE (MVerpleegkunde CUM LAUDE) MASTER OF NURSING CUM LAUDE
The use of wood-polymer composites in everyday applications is
(MNursing CUM LAUDE)
increasing rapidly. The interaction between wood species and hydro -
phobic polymers is poorly understood. This interaction was inves
tigated on a molecular level. A new method of studying the molecular
interface between wood and the polymer was developed utilising
fluorescence microscopy. The research made a significant contribution
MAGISTER IN VOEDING (M Voeding)
to the fundamental understanding of the function of the compatibilisers
MASTER OF NUTRITION (MNutr)
WOLBERG, Charlene Eve (Voedingswetenskappe)
Synthesis and sorption studies of porous metal-organic materialsMAGISTER IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE IN FISIOTERAPIE (MScFisio)
Two different classes of host compounds were studied with regard to
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY (MScPhysio)
their gas or vapour sorption abilities. Eighteen metal-organic frame -
works (MOFs) were prepared and characterised structurally. Four
proved to be porous and their properties were investigated. A known
MOF was also studied using pressure-dependent calorimetry, and a
MAGISTER IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE IN
complete structure-property-energy relationship was established for
FISIOTERAPIE CUM LAUDE (MScFisio CUM LAUDE)
the first time. Two Werner clathrates were investigated as separating
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY CUM LAUDE
agents for xylene. A hybrid solid-solution involving both Co and Ni was
(MScPhysio CUM LAUDE)
the most effective at discriminating between the guest isomers.
are successful in conserving species. Previous studies could not provide
a general answer because of their taxonomic and geographic re
Therapeutic properties of the lantibiotic nisin F
strictions and/or non-quantitative methods. When comparing birds
inside and outside the Kruger National Park, it was shown that PA
Increased reports of bacteria developing resistance to antibiotics com -
effectiveness can be context specific, and that particular species traits,
pel scientists to develop new antimicrobial drugs. Lactic acid bacteria
like large body size, are at risk outside of PAs. The continental African
produce a range of different antimicrobial peptides, of which lantibiotics
avifaunal body size frequency distribution was also found to be uni -
are a small group. Nisin F, produced by Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis, is
modal and right-skewed, a pattern that diminishes at smaller spatial
active against Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes and a number
of antibiotic-resistant pathogens. A single administration of nisin F to
the peritoneal cavity of mice prevented the growth of S. aureus. The
peptide also triggered a natural immune response, which controlled the
infection for several days. Nisin F may be developed into a drug to treat
The role of pollinators in generating and maintaining floral polymorphism:phylogeographic and behavioural aspects
CHERUTHAZHEKATT, Sadiqali (Polymer Science)
Various poorly known factors that influence floral divergence were
studied. The pollinator of the sexually deceptive daisy, Gorteria diffusa,
Novel multidimensional fractionation techniques for the compositional
exhibits gender-specific preferences that can result in divergent selec -
analysis of impact polypropylene copolymers
tion and floral diversification. While genetic structure in the pollinator
does not strongly influence its interactions with G. diffusa, pollinator
Impact polypropylene copolymers (IPCs) are extremely complex poly -
learning plays an important role. Learning ability in the pollinator
meric materials. Several multidimensional analytical techniques were
appears to be influenced by the costs suffered when deceived by
developed for the comprehensive analysis of these complex polyole -
G. diffusa. Apart from pollinators, floral herbivores also exert selection
fins. Combinations of highly selective fractionation methods, both in
on the flowers they visit and play an important role in the maintenance
preparative (TREF) and analytical (high-temperature HPLC, high-
temperature 2D-LC) modes, were used for the separation of the che -
mically different components present. Simple, powerful and highly
sensitive analytical techniques (FTIR, HPer DSC, flash DSC 1 and
solution DSC) were used for the full microstructural analysis of the
separated components. For the first time, full molecular characte
risation of an IPC was achieved using novel multidimensional analytical
Comparative phylogeography and phylogenetic relationships of the four-striped mouse genus, Rhabdomys, and the ectoparasitic sucking louse,
The association among the host-specific ectoparasitic sucking louse,
Polyplax arvicanthis, and the widely distributed four-striped mouse host,
Modelling of non-Newtonian fluid flow through and over porous media withRhabdomys, was investigated from a phylogenetic and phylogeographic
perspective utilising mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences. The
findings support the existence of four species within Rhabdomys with
Analytical expressions were derived for time-independent, fully-
distinct biome distributions, and two potentially cryptic and sym
developed velocity profiles of non-Newtonian fluids for plane, Hagen
patrically distributed species within P. arvicanthis. Limited genealogical
and Couette-Poiseuille flow. Wall shear stresses written in terms of
congruence was observed between the putative parasite and host
average channel velocities were utilised to model flow through diffe -
species, and it is evident that this parasite-host association has been
rent types of homogeneous, isotropic porous media by means of ave -
shaped by the synergistic effects of parasite traits, a complex bio
raging processes. The Brinkman Effect was deliberated. Fluid flow in a
geographic history and host-related factors over evolutionary time.
domain consisting of an open channel adjacent to an infinite porous
domain was considered. Flow in these regions was matched by assu -
ming shear stress continuity at the fluid-porous interfacial surface. An
in-house code was developed to simulate flow through such a com -
Ultrafast structural dynamics in 4Hb-TaSe2 observed by femtosecondelectron diffraction
Explaining macroscopic properties of materials from a microscopic
Species assembly patterns and protected area effectiveness in times of
perspective is one of the big challenges in physics and chemistry. change: a focus on African avifauna
Knowledge of the spatial structure and the temporal dynamics of
matter, both on an atomic scale, facilitates the improvement of mate -
Using multidisciplinary analytical techniques, the first quantitative evi -
rials and the development of new technologies. The dissertation deals
dence was provided that the world’s terrestrial protected areas (PA)
with a paradigm crystal, tantalumdiselenite, in the context of collective
quantum mechanical phenomena such as superconductivity, magnetism
ACCß axis is strongly implicated in the onset of pre-diabetes and has
and specific macroscopic phase transitions. The method of choice is
poten tial as a diagnostic tool for the earlier detection of type 2 diabetes.
ultrafast electron diffraction, which allows for making a real-time movie
of atoms moving in crystals. Recognised contributions were made to
Springtail diversity in the Cape Floristic Region
Despite its importance, soil is one of the most poorly studied habitats
GUMBO, Trynos (Geography and Environmental Studies)
of terrestrial ecosystems in South Africa. Although knowledge is
increasing for other epigaeic invertebrate groups, significant groups
On ideology change and spatial and structural linkages between formal
such as the Collembola (springtails) remain especially poorly under -
and informal economic sectors in Zimbabwean cities
stood. This serious gap in knowledge concerning the below-ground
component of biodiversity in the Fynbos biome was addressed. Consi -
Changes in the spatial and structural relationships between businesses
derable attention was given to resolving the taxonomic impediment for
in the formal and informal sectors in the two largest cities of
the springtail fauna of the Fynbos biome using modern morphological
Zimbabwe over a 30-year period were studied. Neo-liberal-driven
and DNA barcoding methods, while also examining the correlates of
unemployment led to an explosion of the informal business sectors of
Harare and Bulawayo from the early 1990s, which in turn led to
significant locational and structural changes in the formal and informal
sectors in the cities over the period. To aid comprehension of the
linkages between the two sectors, the differential complexity model ofinformalisation, and an expansion of the former reciprocal-supportivemodel of the 1980s, were introduced. Modelling the control of tsetse and trypanosomiasis through the applicationof insecticides on cattle in Southeastern Uganda
The control of trypanosomiasis in Southeastern Uganda was examined
through the application of insecticides. Cattle are an important reser -
Alternating hetero-arm copolymer molecular brushes as scaffolds for
voir of Trypanosoma bruce rhodesiense, a parasite that causes human
African trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness, which is transmitted by
the tsetse vector species, Glossina fuscipes fuscipes. Mathematical
models were used to examine the transmission and control of the
The continuously increasing complexity of electronic devices such as
disease in a host population of humans, cattle and wild mammals. A
computers and cell phones requires the development of advanced
cost-effectiveness and benefit-cost analysis of using insecticides to
nano-structured materials. Small-size features such as nanowires and
control trypanosomiasis was carried out. Restricted application of
nanotubes can be constructed via a so-called bottom-up approach.
insecticides on cattle provides a cheap, safe and farmer-based strategy
This approach entails the self-assembly of carefully designed molecules
for controlling tsetse and trypanosomiasis.
into well-defined objects. Densely grafted alternating hetero-arm
copo lymers were designed and synthesised. Their self-assembly in a
selective solvent was studied for one of the arms. The tubes and
cylinders that resulted from this self-assembly were used to synthesise
silica nano-objects as a proof of principle.
KARUMBIDZA, Archiebold Chemwaida (Mathematics)
An analogue of the André-Oort Conjecture for products of Drinfeld
The André-Oort Conjecture states that the Zariski closure of a set of
The hexosamine biosynthetic pathway induces gene promoter activity of
special points on a complex Shimura variety is a union of special sub -
the cardiac-enriched isoform of acetyl-CoA carboxylase
varieties. Under the classical analogy between number fields and
function fields, one may ask for analogous statements over function
Type 2 diabetes represents a global health threat and concerted efforts
fields. In this dissertation, an analogue is considered in which the
are made to find novel ways for its earlier detection. It was discovered
Shimura variety is replaced by a product of Drinfeld modular varieties,
that the hexosamine biosynthetic pathway (HBP) increased expression
and the corresponding conjecture is proven in the case of a product of
of the cardiac-enriched acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCß) gene, thereby
two Drinfeld modular surfaces. In this case, the special subvarieties
contributing to the onset of insulin resistance/type 2 diabetes. This
consist of fibres and graphs of Hecke correspondences.
hypothesis was tested using two experimental systems, heart cells and
a rat model of pre-diabetes. Transcriptional mechanisms whereby the
HBP regulates ACCß gene expression were uncovered. The HBP-
The preparation of polyolefin nanofibres by solution electrospinningAn experimental investigation of the water-fluxed partial melting of eclogiteto produce Earth’s early felsic continental crust
Polymeric nanofibres are easily prepared by electrospinning soluble
polymers from conductive solutions. Polyolefins, which comprise 60%
The formation of Earth’s earliest continents by very high-pressure
of the plastics we use, are only soluble at elevated temperatures and
water-fluxed melting of dense mafic crust in the period prior to
only in non-conductive solvents, making solution electrospinning of
2,5 billion years ago was investigated. Experimental results combined
these materials extremely difficult. This research showed that it is
with the results of geochemical and numerical modelling demonstrate
possible to produce crystalline polyolefin nanofibres by electrospinning
that water-fluxed melting of subducted eclogite within a hotter ancient
in a facile manner by careful selection of solubility parameters and
Earth is a viable new hypothesis to explain the creation of Earth’s con -
solvent mixtures. The use of nanofibres to produce polyolefin nano -
tinental crust. Thus, during this period of hotter mantle temperatures,
composites was also demonstrated. The addition of small amounts of
metamorphic water from the subducting slab was consumed to pro -
suitable electrospun fibres could enhance the properties of low-density
duce sodic granitoid magma from the upper slab, preventing this water
from fluxing melting in the mantle wedge.
LEISCHING, Gina Renata (Physiological Sciences)
The manipulation of the autophagic pathway sensitises cervical cancer cellsRealising REDD in Africa: risk, feasibility and supporting policy
Projected changes in climate are anticipated to affect the world’s
Chemotherapy drugs, such as cisplatin, are well known to elicit harmful
natural systems and economies in many ways. Consequently, there is
side effects. In this study the concentration of cisplatin was lowered
an urgent need to implement mitigation measures that are appropriate
while maintaining its cancer-specific cytotoxic action. This was
and efficient. The focus of this study was on risk and feasibility aspects
achieved using adjuvant therapy, with autophagy as the desired out -
of activities that reduce emissions from deforestation and forest de -
come. Another mechanism of cancer cells to prevent cell death is
gradation (REDD), serving as a contribution to the debate on how to
through the up-regulation of a survival molecule, Bcl-2. The inhibition
structure climate change response activities in Africa. Firstly, a suitable
of both processes as a pre-treatment to a low concentration of cis -
policy was proposed and incentive mechanism structures were re
platin significantly improved cervical cancer cell death and, if this is
viewed. Secondly, the financial feasibility of interventions were
extra polated to a clinical setting, could mean that prolonged lower
considered and, thirdly, the risk to the outcome of REDD activities
doses of cisplatin may be administered with minimal side effects.
from fire and climate change was assessed. A study of the molecular mechanism of progestin-induced regulation of Novel nano-sized ion-exchange materials derived from modifiedIL-12 and IL-10 and implications for HIV pathogenesispoly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) and a study of their recovery of gold(III)halide complexes from acidic solutions
Medroxyprogesterone acetate and norethisterone are synthetic pro -
gestins used as contraceptives and in hormone replacement therapy.
New polymeric nanoparticles with ion-exchange properties were pre -
Both progestins were found to regulate the expression of an endo -
pared from inexpensive, commercially available starting materials for
genous pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory gene in a cell line of
the recovery of gold from highly acidic solutions found in the precious
the female genital tract, thereby promoting inflammation. A more
metal refining industry. These materials have a high capacity to extract
detailed investigation of the molecular mechanism revealed that the
gold from dilute solutions, from which it is possible to recover the gold
effects were mediated by the glucocorticoid receptor via a tethering
in pure form; they can easily be prepared in a form suitable for practical
mechanism. The progestin-induced regulation of these genes was
application. A modified electro-spinning process provided for a con -
modulated by the HIV-1 accessory viral protein R. These results may
venient method to fabricate nano-fibres and particles. Particles of any
have important implications for immune function in the female genital
desired diameter of the new material could be made for potential
tract, and for susceptibility to infections such as HIV-1.
practical separation and recovery of dissolved gold from acidic
chloride-rich solutions. The larger particles’ gold-absorption charac te -
ristics were found to be similar to those of nano-sized particles. A
patent has been registered on this material and process. Physiological ecology and future distributions of two malaria vectors –
Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles funestus
Malaria presents a significant disease burden in Africa and is predicted
to become more prevalent with climate change. New information is
presented on the thermal physiology, developmental biology and
(15 kya), whereas the other four species expanded during or before
desiccation resistance of two of the three most important malaria
the LGM (25-60 kya). Species exhibited no population differentiation,
vectors in Africa. The physiological data show that the species differ
except for O. variagata, which showed separation between the west
substantially in their responses to temperature and water availability
and the southeast coasts. From a conservation perspective, all species
and that climate change will affect them differently. Using this infor -
except O. variagata should be managed as panmictic populations.
mation, new models based on climate change forecasts provide im -
proved understanding of changes in disease risk, and highlight growing
Co-supervisor: Dr S von der Heyden
threats under climate change for the eastern coastline of South Africa
ONYEBUEKE, Victor Udemezue (Geography and Environmental
Co-supervisors: Dr JS Terblanche and Prof M Coetzee
Policy implications of the spatial and structural relationships of the informal
MAPANGA, Rudo Fiona (Physiological Sciences)
and formal business sectors in urban Nigeria: the case of Enugu Novel therapeutic interventions that blunt hyperglycaemia-induced cardiac
Using Enugu, Nigeria, as an example, this research explored the policy
implications of the spatial and structural relationships between the
Type 2 diabetes and associated heart diseases represent a challenging,
informal and formal business sectors in urban Nigeria. Spatial-
global health threat. Dr Mapanga uncovered a damaging sequence of
structural causalities at city level are regarded as surrogates of the
events in which hyperglycaemia (high sugar levels) activates non-
globalisation-induced transformations that occurred in the country
oxidative pathways of glucose metabolism that in turn stimulates itself,
from 1990 to 2010. The clustering of formal and informal businesses
creating a vicious metabolic cycle that is damaging to diabetic hearts. She
points to a high level of spatial interdependence between the two
also identified two novel therapeutic agents (benfotiamine and oleanolic
sectors. Three determinants of the observed spatial-structural
acid) that protect hearts subjected to myocardial ischaemia (heart
causalities were isolated: cultural traits, market control and physical
attack) under hyperglycaemic conditions. This study therefore identified
environment/business transaction modes. Key recommendations are
novel therapeutic approaches that may ultimately lead to improved
made to strengthen informal-formal sector linkages in Nigerian cities.
treatment of diabetes-related heart diseases.
MUSARURWA, Hannibal Tafadzwa (Plant Biotechnology)
The regulatory design of glycogen metabolism in mammalian skeletalEffects of over-expressing AgGPPS2 gene in Salvia stenophylla
(Burch. Ex Benth) on terpenoid biosynthesis
Glycogen synthase, a key enzyme in muscle glycogen metabolism, is
Metabolite engineering and micropropagation are potent tools for
extensively regulated, both allosterically (by glucose-6-phosphate, ATP
improving secondary metabolism in pharmaceutically important plants.
and other ligands) and covalently (by phosphorylation). The kinetic
Geranyl diphosphate synthase (AgGPPS2), an enzyme catalysing the
characterisation of glycogen synthase has been confounded by its large
production of geranyl diphosphate, an intermediate in terpene biosyn -
number of phosphorylation states. A rate equation was developed that
thesis, was heterologously over-expressed in the aromatic medicinal
is able to describe both the allosteric and covalent regulation of gly -
plant, Salvia stenophylla, using Agrobacterium to alter terpenoid syn -
cogen synthase. Using a computational model of glycogen meta bolism
thesis. In vitro and glasshouse-grown transgenic plants showed supe -
that includes the glycogen synthase rate equation, it was shown that
rior a-bisabolol production and other caffeic acid metabolites, which
the regulation of glycogen synthase functions to enhance the homeo -
re mained unaltered in subsequent gene rations.This study not only pro -
stasis of glucose-6-phosphate in the face of hyperglycaemic and
vided better understanding of micro-environmental effects on secon -
dary metabolism, but illustrated the benefits of applying bio technology
to South Africa’s medicinal plants for economic purposes. A kinetic model of glucose catabolism in Plasmodium falciparum
The effect of Pleistocene climatic changes on the evolutionary history ofSouth African intertidal gastropods
A detailed kinetic model of glycolysis in the malaria parasite Plasmodiumfalciparum was constructed and validated. The model was constructed
This study explored how Pleistocene climatic changes have shaped the
on the basis of experimental characterisation of the individual reaction
evolutionary history of intertidal marine life along the South African
steps, and the validation was made for the intact trophozoite stage of
coast. Nuclear and mtDNA sequence data was generated for four
the parasite. As an important application of the model, a differential
topshells (Turbo sarmaticus, Oxystele sinensis, Oxystele tigrina and Oxystele
control analysis was used to identify potential drug targets. One of
variagata) and one plough shell (Bullia rhodostoma). Estimates indicated
these targets, the glucose transport step, was tested experimentally
that B. rhodostoma experienced a post-Last Glacial Maximum expansion
and it was found that inhibition of the transport step in red blood cells
did not inhibit the glucose flux, while a strong inhibitory effect was
observed for the parasite, as was predicted by the model.
In silico and functional analyses of the iron metabolism pathway
Genes with similar promoter architecture have been hypothesised to
be co-regulated. A combinatorial bioinformatic and functional
PRETORIUS, Nadine Odette (Polymer Science)
approach was designed for the analysis of the promoter architecture
of genes of the iron metabolic pathway. Detailed analysis with com -
Multidimensional analytical techniques for the characterisation of
parative algorithms demonstrated that nine of the 18 genes examined
contained a highly conserved genomic region (CR), which consists of
four specific cis-motifs, one of which harbours a novel MTF-1 binding
Aliphatic polyesters are used industrially in high-performance coatings
site. Validation of the bioinformatic predictions was performed in an in
and paints. These complex systems are defined by their distributive
vitro setting. The results indicated that the CR constructs displayed
properties with respect to molecular weight, chemical composition,
significant variation in expression and appeared to mediate regulatory
functionality and molecular topology. Different modes of liquid chro -
effects via an iron-independent mechanism.
ma tography in combination with mass spectrometry facilitated the
analysis of the various distributions of two model anhydride/propylene
glycol systems. Gradient HPLC enabled an oligomeric separation based
on chemical composition, while online coupling to size-exclusion
chroma tography (2D-LC) elucidated the dual correlation with
molecular weight. MALDI-TOF and ESI-QTOF MS revealed several
distributions of varying end-group functionality type and structural
The effect of controlled degradation with an organic peroxide on the
conformations present at different intervals of polyesterification. molecular characteristics and properties of heterophasic propylene-ethylene
Peroxides are used in producing controlled rheology grades of com -
RAZAFINDRAKOTO, Ando Desire (Mathematics)
mercial polymers. The effect of peroxides on the molecular pro per ties
of complex heterophasic propylene ethylene copolymers was inves -
Neighbourhood operators on categories
tigated. Apart from the intended decrease in molecular weight, the
type and amount of peroxide also affected the distribution of mole -
Continuous maps are the primary mechanisms studied in topology.
cular species within the polymer and, consequently, the physical
During the past three decades, category theory has been used as a
properties of the material. This study will have a fundamental impact
unifying theory to study such maps and related notions. In particular,
on the way that controlled rheology grades are produced in the future.
closure operators have been used to establish results from point-set
topology with less effort and more generality. At the level of cate -
gories, points and complements are not available and open and closed
are no longer dual properties. We introduce neighbourhood opera -
VAN DE VYVER, Mari (Physiological Sciences)
tors to conduct a study of topology via the dual of closure. The contribution of inflammatory mediators to delayed secondary
Exercise-induced damage includes delayed-onset soreness, inflamma -
tion, and the leakage of creatine kinase and myoglobin into the cir -
Signatures of selection in natural and cultured abalone (Haliotis midae):
culation. Critical post-damage phases lead to inflammation-induced
damage before repair ensues. Young, healthy research volunteers ex -
posed to muscle microdamage from unaccustomed exercise expe
Perlemoen is an economically valuable, yet vulnerable, marine re
rienced the expected recovery, but a significant proportion had less
source. Previous studies have identified subtle genetic differentiation
control of the post-damage immune responses. Inter-individual varia bility
between wild populations on the west and east coasts of South Africa,
in circulating interleukin-6, intramuscular neutrophil myeloperoxidase
whilst cultured populations demonstrate rapid divergence from wild
levels and cytokine-induced cell signalling and transcription activation
progenitor populations under artificial conditions. Using the latest
was asso ciated with a second phase of damage several days later. Poor
advancements in genome science, the evolutionary processes under -
anti-inflammatory homeostatic defence mechanisms reflected delayed
lying this phenomenon were investigated. Molecular signatures of
tissue regeneration, with potential predictive value.
selection throughout the abalone genome were identified, highlighting
the genetic determinants of the development of ecotypes and the do -
mestic phenotype. The understanding of fundamental biological
processes has been advanced, with particular implications for the
management, conservation and breeding of abalone. Co-supervisor: Dr A Bester-van der Merwe
enable the effective utilisation of lignocellulosic constituents as
feedstocks for the replacement of fossil fuel.
Novel methods of chemical speciation of Pt(IV/II) complexes in acid halide-rich solutions by ion-pair RP-HPLC coupled to ICP-OES/MS in conjunction
In the context of the production of pure platinum in South Africa,
GILMORE, John Sebastian (Electronic Engineering)
which produces more that 75% of the world’s supply, Dr van Wyk
developed novel analytical methods for chemical speciation of the
A state management and persistency architecture for peer-to-peer
many possible platinum complexes that can exist in real process and
massively multi-user virtual environments
effluent solutions from such refining activity. The methods developed
range from high-resolution nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Peer-to-peer (P2P) massively multi-user virtual environments (MMVEs)
for relatively concentrated platinum solutions, to the use of modern
are increasingly important environments for collaboration and enter -
ion-pairing chromatographic separations, coupled to atomic-emission
tainment, but often lack scalable data storage models. In this study, a
and mass-spectrometry detectors (ICP-OES, ICP-MS and MALDI-
novel generic state consistency model is proposed, which formalises
TOF), for dilute to very dilute solutions. This allows for the optimi -
the storage requirements of P2P MMVEs. A novel state management
sation of the efficiency of separation and recovery of platinum, thereby
and persistency architecture is proposed that addresses deficiencies of
avoiding losses and the need for costly re-processing. These methods
current storage designs. A novel Markov chain model is also proposed,
are likely to set a benchmark in this area of technology.
which allows for the accurate prediction of virtual object lifetimes in
any network of finite size. This can greatly improve the information
retrieval speed, scalability and cost-effectiveness of such environments.
MARCHAND, Renier Gustav (Elektroniese Ingenieurswese)
Fakulteit Ingenieurswese Faculty of Engineering The method of manufactured solutions for the verification of computational
Moderne ingenieurswese berus toenemend op rekenaarsimulasie. Dit
BAARD, Charl Wynand (Electronic Engineering)
is dus uiters belangrik dat die oplossings van hierdie simulasies betrou -
baar is. Die kandidaat het die Metode van Vervaardigde Oplossings in
Design of the dual-shaped triple layer pillbox antenna
elektromagnetiese simulasie ingevoer in ’n industrie wat die ontwerp
van moderne ikone soos selfone, radars en radioteleskope insluit. Die
The triple layer pillbox antenna topology is suited for use in radar
kandidaat het bewys dat die metode van toespassing is op eindige-
applications due to its low cost and compact layout. Existing designs
elementsimulasies in elektromagnetika, sowel as op die moment
suffer from two drawbacks: the transition between layers introduces
metode, waarop dit nie voorheen toegepas is nie. Uitdagende wis
reflections and virtually no pattern control is available to the designer.
kundige probleme met laasgenoemde tegniek moes ook opgelos word.
To overcome these a compensated transition offering high perfor
Die werk het belangrike toepassingsmoontlikhede in die industrie.
mance over a broad frequency and incidence angle range was intro -
duced, and limited pattern control was realised through ‘dual reflector
shaping’. To test these innovations three X-band antennas were
designed and built, with the measured results shown to verify the
VAN NIEKERK, Petrus Hendrik (Civil Engineering)
Hydrologic-economic appraisal of inter-basin water transfer projects
Appraisal methods for evaluating the economy and efficiency of inter-
basin water transfer projects with significant variable (e.g. pumping)
costs were studied. Case studies showed that an ‘incremental
Comparison of pretreatment and fractionation methods for bioconversion
approach’ is generally followed in the planning phase. As hydrologic
of South African lignocellulosic biomass
stochasticity of water transfer volumes and variable cost is not con -
sidered, life-cycle costs are overestimated. The generally applied unit
Lignocellulosic constituents may serve as feedstocks for the pro
reference value (URV) measure is shown to be inadequate. By applying
duction of value-added products. A liberation step is, however,
systems-analysis, economic and decision-analysis principles, an im
required to ensure that the full potential of these constituents as
proved ‘comprehensive approach’ is proposed. The URV measure is
precursor chemicals is being realised. Different pretreatment tech
conceptually clarified and redefined. This approach leads to improved,
nologies, supported by suitable statistical designs, were employed to
unbiased results, illustrating its importance for future water resource
maximise constituent recovery from sugarcane bagasse, bamboo and
triticale bran. Introduction of a novel ionic liquid treatment step in
combination with conventional pretreatment processes also allowed
for the individual recovery of constituents into separate product
streams. Novel liberation strategies have therefore been devised which
VENA, Phumla Faith (Chemical Engineering)
Fakulteit Geneeskunde en Gesondheidswetenskappe Integration of xylan extraction prior to kraft and sodaAQ pulping fromSouth African grown Eucalyptus grandis, giant bamboo and sugarcaneFaculty of Medicine and bagasse to produce paper pulps, value-added biopolymers and Health Sciences
Hemicelluloses in biomass are largely under-utilised in the pulp
production process, even though they have been shown to be a source
of novel functional materials, such as fermentable sugars, biopolymers
BEKELE, Adane Mihret (Geneeskundige Biochemie)
or paper additives. Alkaline and acidic pre-extraction methods were
demonstrated to effectively isolate hemicelluloses from biomass such
Gene expression and cytokine pattern of pulmonary tuberculosis patients
that high quality fibre was retained for the subsequent paper pulp
production. These pre-extraction methods were also shown to reduce
process chemicals demand while preserving pulp properties and yields.
Die gasheerrespons teen Mycobacterium tuberculosis betrek ’n netwerk
This study provided valuable and significant knowledge on how pulp
van aangebore en verworwe immuunresponse. Duidelike begrip van
and paper mills could operate in the realm of the biorefinery concept.
die dinamika en interaksie tussen die afweermeganismes is belangrik vir
die ontwikkeling van beter metodes om die siekte te bekamp. Long -
tuberkulosepasiënte en huishoudelike kontakte van TB-pasiënte van
Etiopië is ondersoek met multiplex ligation dependent probe ampli fication
(MLPA) en veelvuldige sitokiene is bestudeer deur multiplex cytokine
VERMAAK, Rieghard (Electrical Engineering)
arrays. Kombinasies van merkers het beter tussen groepe on der skei as
individuele merkers. Bakteriële stamfamilies het sitokien
Development of a novel air-cored permanent magnet linear generator for
beïnvloed. Die studie het dus belowende biomerkers vir toe komstige
direct drive ocean wave energy converters
validasie in groter studies geïdentifiseer.
In this study a novel air-cored permanent magnet linear generator
Eksterne Medepromotors: Dr A Aseffa en dr R Howe
topology, with application to direct drive ocean wave energy con
verters, was developed. This generator topology eliminates some of
the major problems experienced with current experimental iron-
BLOEM, Liezl Margaretha (Medical Biochemistry)
cored linear generators, which include large magnetic attraction forces
and difficult construction. A unique test setup was additionally de
Sarcomeric modifiers of hypertrophy in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
veloped to allow for testing of a 1 kW prototype generator and for a
predictive control strategy for linear generators to be implemented
Left ventricular hypertrophy is an independent predictor of cardio
and tested for the first time. This control strategy eliminates the need
vascular morbidity and mortality, and understanding the underlying
for voltage or linear position sensors, required in previously proposed
mechanisms is imperative to the prevention of hypertrophy develop -
ment. Dr Bloem performed a novel investigation of the contribution of
genes encoding enzymes involved in energy metabolism, as well as
sarcomeric genes, to hypertrophy modulation in a cohort of South
African families with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. She identified
numerous genetic variants with significant effects on hypertrophy,
singly or in combination, and identified a number of strong candidates
for future studies. Her study of these associations informs the
future management and risk-profiling of patients with cardiac
A contribution to the advancement of geotechnical engineering in
This degree recognises thirty-five years of contributions to geo
technical engineering in South Africa. The topics covered range from
DE VOS, Margaretha (Geneeskundige Biochemie)
development on problem soil profiles, research into the construction
of piled foundations and deep basements, and cost-effective use of
Identification of mechanisms regulating the intracellular concentration of
large-scale field tests. The findings of the work have been shared with
rifampicin in Mycobacterium tuberculosis
the profession in 50 technical publications and numerous codes of
practice. A significant contribution was the formulation of a new SABS
Weerstandige tuberkulose word veroorsaak deur spesifieke enkel-
standard for the basis of geotechnical design. The candidate received
genomiese mutasies in die organisme. Enkelmutasies in die rpoB-geen
international recognition for his valuable and unique contribution as a
kan egter nie die variërende vlakke van rifampisien in kliniese isolate
practising engineer, as opposed to one coming from an academic
van M. tuberculosis verklaar nie. Die hipotese was dat variërende vlakke
deur bykomende mutasies veroorsaak word en dat bykomende mu -
tasies aanleiding gee tot verhoogde transmissie. Deur heelgenoom-
volgordebepaling en bio-informatika is getoon dat die organisme ver -
skeie meganismes, veral energie-afhanklike uitvloeipompe, gebruik om
die vlakke te beheer. Daar is ook ’n sterk assosiasie tussen bykomende
rpoC-mutasies en transmissie getoon. Die studie beklemtoon die
kompleksiteit van weerstandigheid in tuberkulose.
The health knowledge carried by the older Xhosa women in themanagement of health problems in their home situation – with specialfocus on indigenous health knowledge
This ethnographic research was motivated by overcrowding of primary
Evolution of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis proteome in response to
health care services. The study developed a theoretical conceptual
the development of drug resistance
framework on how indigenous peoples of the world interpret and
manage ill health, focusing on older Xhosa women in the Eastern Cape.
The research findings presented in this dissertation have provided
The interpretation of health and illness and the indigenous health
novel insight into the adaptation of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis
knowledge (IHK) carried by these women offered a strategy for appro -
proteome in response to the evolution of virulence and drug resis -
priate training of health care workers integrating IHK into Western
tance. Using the latest state-of-the-art mass spectrometry, in com
medicine. The study recommends that national health policies should
bination with proteomic and phosphoproteomic tools, it was possible
take cognisance of the IHK utilised by the older Xhosa women and to
to demonstrate that virulence was associated with the cell wall and
this purpose proposed an innovative rural health model.
regulatory network. In contrast, the evolution of drug resis tance and
the exposure to anti-tuberculosis drugs resulted in down-regulation of
gene expression leading to the altered physiological state of
External Co-supervisor: Dr D Gibson
persistence. These studies have laid the foundation for high-resolution
Virtual reality exposure therapy as treatment for pain catastrophising infibromyalgia patients: proof-of-conceptLipoatrophy in HIV-infected children on antiretroviral therapy
This study involved the testing of a novel concept that exposing fe -
Lipoatrophy is a progressive, potentially stigmatising antiretroviral side
males with fibromyalgia to visuals of exercise activities elicits neuro -
effect characterised by loss of subcutaneous fat in the face and limbs.
physiological changes in functional brain areas associated with pain
Previous work has focussed on adults and adolescents. This PhD re -
catastrophisation. It also included the testing of the efficacy of a novel
vealed a high prevalence (37%) in pre-pubertal children, previously not
virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) exercise programme on pain
considered vulnerable. A simple screening tool measuring skinfold
catastrophisation in fibromyalgia patients. The findings were ground-
thick ness over the biceps muscle was identified to enable early detec -
breaking and indicated that pain catastrophisation towards exercise
tion in primary care clinics, facilitating timely adjustment of medi cation
can be validated with fMRI. In the intervention study, the novel concept
and avoiding visually obvious lipoatrophy. The dosing method for
of a VRET programme as treatment for pain catastrophisation in FMS
stavudine, the drug most commonly responsible, was investigated to
patients could neither be proven nor negated. Co-supervisor: Prof K Grimmer-Somers
The relationship between substance abuse, health status and healthbehaviours of patients attending HIV clinicsUnderstanding the evolution and function of the mycobacterial Type VIIESX secretion systems (T7SSs) and their substrates
This is the first large systematic investigation of hazardous or harmful
use of alcohol and/or drug use, ARV adherence and psychiatric dis -
The ESX secretion systems of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative
orders among patients receiving treatment from HIV clinics in South
agent of tuberculosis, are essential for the virulence and survival of the
Africa. The study comprised two tiers. The 1st tier used a cross-
micro-organism. Improved understanding of their expression, func
sectional study design for collecting data on substance use and abuse
tions and substrates may lead to improved treatment and the design
among ± 1 500 patients attending HIV clinics. In the 2nd tier a sub-
of novel prevention strategies to combat the disease. In this study,
sample of substance-abusing and non-substance-abusing patients were
Dr Newton-Foot described the evolutionary history of the myco
evaluated. Dual diagnosis was common in this population and was asso -
bacterial ESX secretion systems, identified promoters driving their
ciated with poor adherence and lower CD4 counts. Structural equa -
expression, identified novel metabolic pathways in which they are
tion modelling showed that gender, depression, psychological distress,
involved, and highlighted possible substrates of these systems. This
and posttraumatic stress disorder were significant deter
study has made a significant contribution to our understanding of the
hazardous or harmful use of alcohol, with psychological distress
pathogenicity of M. tuberculosis.
(anxiety and depression) and substance abuse directly pre dicting ARV
Supervisor: Prof NC Gey van Pittius
non-adherence. Importantly, the findings underscore the need for a
multidisciplinary approach to managing co-existent sub
and psy chiatric disorders in HIV-infected patients. EREGRADE The effect of caffeine supplementation on Olympic distance triathletes HONORARY DEGREES and triathlon performance in the Western Cape regionDIE GRAAD DOKTOR IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE (DSc), HONORIS CAUSA,
This dissertation provides a comprehensive assessment of the ergo -
genic effect of caffeine in triathlon competition, using a novel multi -
aan James Laing Barnard
disciplinary approach to also elucidate potential mechanisms. Results
vir sy ontdekking en ontwikkeling van ’n ekonomiese, biologiese rioolwater -
showed that caffeine supplementation during an Olympic distance
suiwerings proses – die mees beduidende innovasie ter wêreld op dié terrein
triathlon competition enhanced performance in a gender-independent
die afgelope halfeeu – en sy toewyding aan die bevordering en deel van
manner, affecting swimming performance most. Caffeine resulted in
kennis oor die suiweringsproses, met onberekenbare voordele vir water bron -beskerming, die lewensgehalte van mense, koste-effektiwiteit en verminderde
higher lactate and cortisol levels when compared to placebo groups.
Taken together, data obtained in this very comprehensive, clinically
applicable field-based study suggest that caffeine improves performance
Die betekenisvolheid van hierdie proses het die afgelope halfeeu al
via effects on the autonomic nervous system, providing valuable infor -
duideliker geword, met omgewingsregulasies wat al strenger nutriënt -beheer vereis en talle nuwe suiweringsinstallasies wat wêreldwyd aan -
mation relevant for athlete training and event preparation. Addi tional
factors for future investigation were also identified.
Dr Barnard se uitvindings maak die ekonomiese verwydering van nu -
triënte uit rioolwater moontlik deur ’n organiese, biologiese proses. Diéproses geskied sonder che
External Co-supervisor: Dr HH Wright
noodsaaklik beskou is) of stygende soutvlakke, én deurdat afvalstowweherbenut kan word.
Sy onvermoeide, onbaatsugtige toewyding aan die be
fyning en verspreiding van inligting oor biologiese nutriënt beheer virnywerheids- en ontwikkelende lande is omvattend. Dit het ’n voort -
Ergonomic chair design for school computer laboratories in the
durende effek op die invloed van watergehalte en -voor siening, vir die
Hy is onder meer voorheen vereer met die goue medalje van die SA
The aim of this project was to determine whether the school com -
Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, ’n eredoktorsgraad, die inter nasio -
puter laboratory chair or a commercially available chair matches the
nale Lee Kuan Yew Waterprys en ’n gesogte Amerikaanse toe kenning
anthropometric profile of high school learners and, if not, to develop
waarvoor hy selfs uit die Withuis gelukgewens is.
and test a prototype chair that will also facilitate postural dynamism in
Die Universiteit Stellenbosch is trots op James Barnard, ’n alumnus van
sitting. The findings indicated that 80% of the anthropometric profile of
hierdie Universiteit, wie se lewenstaak van internasionale belang is.
the local learner population does not match the dimensions of school
computer laboratory chairs. The prototype chair was associated with
more postural changes in the frontal and transverse planes for the
THE DEGREE DOCTOR OF SCIENCE (DSc), HONORIS CAUSA,
pelvis. Further research is required to ascertain if increased sitting
dynamism reduces sitting-related musculoskeletal disorders. to James Laing Barnard for his discovery and development of economical biological nutrient removal(BNR) – the most important international wastewater treatment innovationthe past fifty years – and for his dedication to advancing and sharingknowledge on BNR resulting in incalculable improvements in the quality of life for millions of people, cost-effective water treatment and securewater resources while mitigating the environmental impact.Development and evaluation of a food frequency questionnaire to assess
The significance of the BNR process has become evident during 50 years,with environmental regulations requiring stricter nutrient control, and
daily total flavonoid intake using a rooibos intervention study model
many installations being built worldwide.
A comprehensive food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) developed to
Dr Barnard’s inventions have enabled economical nutrient removal
assess the daily flavonoid intake of participants within a rooibos inter -
from wastewater with an organic, biological process that eliminates thechemical treatment previously thought necessary.
vention study was reduced to an abbreviated format, as few dietary
items contribute appreciably to the total intake. Both the FFQs could
His dedication to advancing, refining and disseminating information on
effectively rank and categorise participants according to higher or
BNR has been extensive and worldwide over a long time. It has con -tinued to benefit water quality and supply for millions of people, the
lower mean daily total flavonoid intakes, when compared with the
water environment, and ultimately the quality of life on earth.
dietary records. The validity, reproducibility and responsiveness of
both FFQs were evaluated and obtained sufficiently accurate intake
He has already been honoured with, among others, the gold medal of
estimates with the repeatability greatly satisfactory. The results indi -
the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, an honorarydoctorate, the international Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize and, in
cated that the abbreviated FFQ can be applied as dietary assess ment
America, a prestigious award for which he was congratulated from the
method in chronic disease epidemiology. External Supervisor: Prof JL Marnewick
Stellenbosch University is proud of James Barnard, an alumnus of thisUniversity, whose life’s work has been internationally significant. DIE GRAAD DOKTOR IN DIE WYSBEGEERTE (PhD), DIE GRAAD DOKTOR IN DIE NATUURWETENSKAPPE HONORIS CAUSA, (DSc), HONORIS CAUSA, aan Joaquim Chissano aan prof Wieland Gevers as gerespekteerde staatsman wat ’n beduidende rol gespeel het invir sy werklik uitsonderlike bydrae tot die bevordering en vooruitgang vanMosambiek se onafhanklikheid van koloniale oorheersing en in sy land die wetenskap en die ontwikkeling van navorsingskapasiteit in Suid-Afrika;se sosio-ekonomiese groei en politieke hervormings; en vir sy voortgesetteen vir sy sterk leierskap in die totstandkoming en leiding van tallerol as vredesonderhandelaar in Afrika.akademiese en wetenskaplike bestuurstrukture.
Hy is in 1939 in die Gaza-provinsie gebore en was die eerste swart
Hy streef lewenslank al na die uitbou, ontwikkeling en bevordering van
leerder in Mosambiek, destyds ’n Portugese kolonie, se enigste hoër
ons land se navorsingskapasiteit. Sy bydraes ondersteun en voldoen aan
die US se visie as navorsingsgedrewe instelling, toegespits op aktiewe
As stigterslid van Frelimo, die Front vir die Bevryding van Mosambiek,
rolspeling in die uitbou van die Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing.
vervul hy ’n kernrol in die onderhandelinge voor onafhanklikheid in
Prof Gevers het alle universiteite in die Suid-Afrikaanse Kwalifikasie -
1975. Hy was minister van buitelandse sake ná onafhanklikheid en in
owerheid verteenwoordig, was voorsitter van die Opleidingskomitee
1986 het hy president Samora Machel, wat in ’n vliegramp dood is,
van die Visekanseliersvereniging van Suid-Afrikaanse Universiteite, is
die stigterspresident van die SA Biochemiese Vereniging en was pre -
Chissano se sosio-ekonomiese hervormings het gelei tot die 1990-
sident van die Royal Society of South Africa. Hy was die Academy of
grondwet, waardeur Mosambiek ’n veelpartystelsel en vrye mark ver -
Science of South Africa (ASSAf) se president, uitvoerende beampte en
kry het. Weens sy onderhandelings met gewese rebelle is die ont wrig -
hoof sekretaris, sowel as die voorsitter van die Committee on Scholarly
tende burgeroorlog in 1992 beëindig. Publishing. Hy is ’n genoot van die Academy of Sciences of the DevelopingWorld, was die stigter van wat nou die Kaapse Konsortium vir Hoër
In 1994 wen hy die eerste veelpartyverkiesing, word in 1999 herkies,
Onderwys (CHEC) heet, en het gehelp om die CALICO streeks
maar neem vrywillig nie weer aan die 2004-verkiesing deel nie.
Onder sy leiding is jaarlikse ekonomiese groei van sowat agt persent
Prof Gevers het plaaslik en internasionaal erkenning gekry, onder meer
bereik. Miljoene Mosambiekers is van uiterste armoede gered.
twee eredoktorsgrade, goue medaljes van ASSAf, Wellcome, SASBMB,
Hy het as gerespekteerde staatshoof reeds vele hoog aangeskrewe
die MNR en SAAS, en die staatspresident se Orde van Mapungubwe
posisies beklee. Baie lande en instansies het hom al met van die hoog -
ste toekennings vereer, waaronder die Mo Ibrahim-prys vir sy leiers -
aandeel in die vestiging van vrede en demokrasie in Mosambiek. THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF SCIENCE (DSc), THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD), HONORIS CAUSA, HONORIS CAUSA, to Prof Wieland Gevers to Joaquim Chissano for his truly outstanding contribution to the promotion and advancement ofas respected statesman who played a major role in Mozambique’s inde -science and the development of research capacity in South Africa; and forpendence from colonial rule, and in his country’s socio-economic growthhis sound leadership in the establishment and direction of numerousand political reforms; and for his continuing role as peace broker in Africa.academic and scientific management structures.
Born in Gaza Province in 1939, he was the first black student to attend
He has displayed a life-long quest for building, developing and en
the only high school in Mozambique, a Portuguese colony at the time.
hancing our country's research capacity. His contributions fulfil and
He became a founding member of Frelimo, the Front for the Liberation
support Stellenbosch University's vision as a research-driven insti
tution, focused on being an active role-player in the development of
He played a fundamental role in the negotiations that led to Mozam -
bique’s independence in 1975, became minister of foreign affairs and in
Prof Gevers represented all universities on the South African Qualifi -
1986 succeeded President Samora Machel, who had died in a plane
cations Authority; acted as chairperson of the Education Committee of
the South African Universities Vice-Chancellors’ Association; was
Chissano’s socio-economic reforms culminated in the 1990 consti
founder president of the SA Biochemical Society and president of the
tution that led Mozambique to a multi-party system and an open
Royal Society of South Africa; and served the Academy of Science of
market. He negotiated successfully to end the civil war, won his
South Africa (ASSAf) as president, executive officer and general
country’s first multiparty elections in 1994, was re-elected in 1999, but
secretary, as well as chair of the Committee on Scholarly Publishing.
declined to stand in the 2004 presidential elections.
He is a fellow of the Academy of Sciences of the Developing World,
Under his stewardship economic growth of around eight percent a
established what is now called the Cape Higher Education Consortium
year was achieved and millions of Mozambicans were rescued from
(CHEC) and helped establish the CALICO regional library system.
extreme poverty. As respected elder statesman he has held many high-
Prof Gevers has received national and international recognition,
including two honorary doctorates, gold medals from ASSAf,
He has received the highest awards from many countries and insti tu -
Wellcome, SASBMB, the MRC and SAAS, and the President’s Order of
tions, such as the Mo Ibrahim Prize for his role in leading Mozambique
from conflict to peace and democracy.
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