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Research Report 2011

creating futures

Contents

INTRODUCTION

FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR .................................................................2

FROM THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR ..................................................6

FROM THE DIRECTORS

Research ...............................................................................................8

Postgraduate Studies ...........................................................................9

Technology Transfer and Industrial Linkages .....................................10

Business Activities ......................................................................11

CPUT RESEARCH DAY ..............................................................................13

DHET PUBLICATIONS AUDIT ....................................................................15

NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION ......................................................16

RESEARCH FUNDING ...............................................................................17

FACULTIES

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES ............................................................19

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ............................................................................33

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES .....................................47

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING .....................................................................55

FACULTY OF HEALTH & WELLNESS SCIENCES ......................................87

FACULTY OF INFORMATICS & DESIGN ....................................................99

UNITS

BIOCATALYSIS AND TECHNICAL BIOLOGY RESEARCH GROUP .........112

CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING ....................................................116

CENTRE FOR e-LEARNING .....................................................................117

CENTRE FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION RESEARCH ...............118

CPUT LIBRARIES .....................................................................................120

DISABILITY UNIT ......................................................................................122

FUNDANI CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT ............123

HIV/AIDS UNIT .........................................................................................127

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICAL

MODELLING AND COMPUTATIONS .......................................................128

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ...................................................130

RESEARCH DIRECTORATE .....................................................................131

STUDENT COUNSELLING .......................................................................132

FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLORProf L Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga

over the last seven years, the Cape Peninsula University of technology has grown from

strength to strength, and the 2011 Research Report outlines an impressive array of research

achievements.

The work of our research groups, centres and

units, continues unabated: the launch of CPUT’s

own CubeSat, ZACUBE-1, is imminent, while

the research done by the Centre for Tourism

Research in Africa (CETRA) has moved from the

local arena (the 2010 FIFA World CupTM) to the

2012 London Olympics.

Novel and relevant research continues in

all faculties, as well as in research centres

independent of faculties, while two new research

entities, the Institute for Advanced Research

in Mathematical Modelling and Computations

(IARMMC), under the leadership of our most

prolific researcher, Prof Daniel Makinde, and the

Centre for Substation Automation and Energy

Management Systems, under long-established

researcher Prof Raynitcha Tzoneva, were both

established during the period under review.

I am also happy to note that CPUT is moving into

the area of intellectual property, with the filing of

various patent applications. Further indications

of research growth are the increase in NRF-rated

researchers (and improved ratings for some

researchers), and an increase in the number of

postdoctoral fellows.

Two further highlights of 2011 were CPUT’s

achievement of two Chairs under the South

African Research Chairs Initiative (in Teacher

Education and Small Satellite Technology

Applications for Africa), as well as the two-day

Research and Innovation Indaba which brought

together, under the DVC: Research, Technology

Innovation & Partnerships, researchers and

key role-players to roll out a ten-year research

innovation plan in alignment with the goals of the

Department of Science and Technology.

In 2010, CPUT adopted an overarching ten-year

academic plan. It is aptly named Vision 2020

and seeks, inter alia, to strengthen research and

foreground innovation and best practices across

the institution. It is in this transition from a “good”

to a “great” university of technology that CPUT

will generate relevant research and innovation

which is aligned to the needs of the province,

the country, the continent and the world, through

knowledge discovery, excellence in teaching,

and service.

The university currently has more than 32 000

students, and it is our intention to attain a cohort

of postgraduate students which is at least

7 percent of the total enrolment, across the

institution.

Lastly, in addition to our researchers,

supervisors, postdoctoral fellows and

postgraduate students, I should like to thank

the support services which facilitate research –

including the three directorates residing under

the DVC: Research, Technology Innovation &

Partnerships, as well as other services such as

CPUT Libraries.

We hope you enjoy CPUT’s 2011 showcase of

research activities.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Research Report 20112

VAN DIE VISE-KANSELIERProf L Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga

oor die afgelope sewe jaar het die Kaapse skiereilandse Universiteit vir tegnologie met rasse skrede gegroei, en die 2011 navorsingsverslag gee ‘n uiteensetting van ‘n indrukwekkende

verskeidenheid navorsingsprestasies.

Die werk van ons navorsingsgroepe, -sentrums

en -eenhede gaan van krag tot krag: KSUT

se eie CubeSat, ZACUBE-1, word eersdaags

gelanseer, terwyl die navorsing wat deur die

Sentrum vir Toerismenavorsing in Afrika (CETRA)

verskuif het van die plaaslike arena (die 2010

FIFA Wêreldsokkerbeker) na die 2012 Olimpiese

Spele in Londen. Innoverende en relevante

navorsing duur voort in alle fakulteite en ook

in die navorsingsentrums wat onafhanklik

van fakulteite funksioneer, terwyl twee nuwe

navorsingsentiteite, die Instituut vir Gevorderde

Navorsing in Wiskundige Modellering en

Verwerkings (IARMMC), onder die leiding van

ons produktiefste navorser, Prof Daniel Makinde,

en die Sentrum vir Substasie Outomatisering en

Energiebestuurstelsels, onder ervare navorser

Prof Raynitcha Tzoneva, beide tot stand gekom

het in die tydperk waaroor hier verslag gedoen

word.

Dit is ook verblydend dat KSUT toetree

tot die veld van intellektuele eiendom met

die indien van verskeie patentregistrasie-

aansoeke. Verdere aanduidings van groei

op navorsingsgebied is die toename in die

aantal NNF-gegradeerde navorsers (asook die

verbeterde graderings van sommige navorsers),

en ‘n toename in die aantal post-doktorale

navorsingsgenote.

Twee verdere hoogtepunte van 2011 was die

toekenning aan KSUT van twee leerstoele deur

die South African Research Chairs Initiative

(in Onderwysersopleiding en Klein Satelliet

Applikasies vir Afrika), asook die twee-dag

Navorsings- en Innovasie Indaba wat, onder

leiding van die Adjunk-Visekanselier: Navorsing,

Tegnologie-innovering en -Vennootskappe,

navorsers en sleutelrolspelers byeengebring het

ten einde ‘n tienjaarplan vir navorsingsinnovering

in plek te stel in ooreenstemming met die

doelwitte van die Departement Wetenskap en

Tegnologie.

In 2010 het KSUT ‘n oorkoepelende tienjaar

akademiese plan aanvaar. Dit word heel gepas

Visie 2020 genoem, en streef onder andere

daarna om oor die hele instelling heen navorsing

te versterk en innovering en goeie praktyke op

die voorgrond te plaas. Dit is in hierdie oorgang

van ‘n “goeie” na ‘n “uitstekende” universiteit

vir tegnologie dat KSUT relevante navorsing en

innovering sal genereer wat in ooreenstemming

is met die behoeftes van die provinsie, die land,

die kontinent en die wêreld, deur middel van

kennisontdekking, uitstaande onderrig, en ook

diens. Die universiteit het tans meer as 32 000

studente en beoog om ‘n uitstaande groep

nagraadse studente wat minstens 7 persent

van die totale studentetal sal uitmaak, oor alle

fakulteite heen te werf.

Laastens wil ek, bo en behalwe ons

navorsers, studieleiers, post-doktorale

genote en nagraadse studente, ook die

ondersteuningsdienste bedank wat navorsing

fasiliteer – die drie direktorate wat resorteer

onder die Adjunk-Visekanselier: Navorsing,

Tegnologie-innovering en -Vennootskappe,

asook ander steundienste soos KSUT

Biblioteke.

Ons hoop u geniet hierdie vertoonvenster van

KSUT se navorsingsaktiwiteite in 2011.

I N T R O D U C T I O N

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IVELA KWINQUNUNU YEYUNIVESITI Njingalwazi Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga

Kungaphezulu kweminyaka esixhenxe i-Cape Peninsula iYunivesiti yobuChwepheshe ikhule ngamandla angummangaliso, yaye ingxelo yophando ka-2011 iziphuhlisa ngokuncomekayo iziphumo

zophando ezihle neziqaqambileyo.

Umsebenzi wamaqela, amaziko namacandelo

ophando usaqhuba ngokugqwesileyo:

ukuqulunqwa kweCubeSat ebangwa yiCPUT

neZACUBE-1 kushiye uluntu lungawuvali

umlomo, phofu ke uphando olwalwenziwe liziko

leCentre for Tourism Research eAfrika (iCETRA)

lumkile apha ekhaya (i-2010 FIFA World Cup)

lunyukele ngaphesheya kolwandle kwi-2012

London Olympics. Uphando olungundoqo

nolubalulekileyo luyaqhubeka kwiifakalthi

nakumaziko ophando azimeleyo kwiifakalthi,

phofu ke kwakwelithuba kukho amaziko amabini

asanda kuqulunqwa ebesele eseluvavanyweni,

loo maziko ngala alandelayo yi-Advanced

Research in Mathematical Modelling and

Computations (i-IARMMC) ephantsi kolawulo

komphandi ogqwesileyo uNjingalwazi Daniel

Makinde neCentre for substation Automation

and Energy Management Systems ephantsi

kolawulo lomphandi onamava kakhulu

uNjingalwazi uRaynitcha Tzoneva.

Ndiyakuvuyela kwakhona ukubona i-CPUT

iqhubekela phambili ngokubalikhaya

loongqondo-ngqondo kwimiba ebalulekileyo

emalunga nophando. Okunye okubonakalisa

ukukhula kophando kukunyuka kwamanani

abaphandi abanikwa izinga leNRF (kunye

nokuphucuka kwezinga labanye abaphandi)

nokunyuka kwenani lamaqabane angabaphandi

emva kwezidanga zobuGqirha-lwazi.

Ezinye izinto eziye zangundaba-mlonyeni

ekubonakaliseni ukukhula kophando eCPUT

kukufumana kwethu izihlalo ezimbini (zeTeacher

Education neSmall Satelite Technology

Applications for Africa) kwiSouth African

Research Chairs Initiative, kwakunye ne-Indaba

yeentsuku ezimbini ebizwa ngokuba yiResearch

& Innovation ebilungiswe yaququzelelwa

ngusekela-nqununu (wezoPhando,

ubuChwepheshe nobuGcisa) kwakunye nabantu

ebebebambisene nabo, abaphandi nabadlali-

nxaxheba ekuqukumbeleni iminyaka elishumi

yezicwangciso zoPhando nobuChwepheshe

ebiziinjongo zeSebe lezobuNzululwazi

nobuChwepheshe.

Ngomnyaka ka-2010 i-CPUT yasabela

ikhwelo kwezophando yathabatha izigqibo

nezicwangciso zeminyaka elishumi. Ezi

zicwangciso zabizwa ngokuba ziimbono

zika-2020 eziza komeleza ubuchwepheshe

nobungcaphephe nezakhono zophando

kwiyunivesiti iphela. Kukulenguqulelo apho

i-CPUT iye yayiyunivesiti yobuChwepheshe

noPhando olubalulekileyo nolugqwesileyo

kwiphondo, kwisizwe, kwilizwekazi

nasemhlabeni uphela, kwakhona

nangokufumanisa ulwazi olubanzi , ukugqwesa

ekufundiseni nakwiinkonzo zethu.Iyunivesiti

inabafundi abangamawaka angama-32 000

yaye ziinjongo zethu ukubanabafundi abenza

izidanga eziphakamileyo abazipesenti ezisi-7

ababhalisileyo kwiyunivesiti iphela.

Okokugqibela, ukongeza kubaphandi, iinkokheli

zophando, amaqabane angabaphandi emva

kwezidanga zobuGqirha-lwazi nabafundi

bezidanga eziphakamileyo bethu, ndibulela

iinkonzo zenkxaso ezilawula uphando- amaziko

olawulo amathathu aphantsi kwesekela-nqununu

(wezoPhando, ubuChwepheshe nobuGcisa)

kunye namathala eencwadi.

Siyathemba ukuba nilonwabele uqhayiso

lophando eCPUT ngomnyaka ka2011.


Faculty of Applied Sciences

Faculty of Business

Faculty of Education &Social Sciences

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Health &Wellness Sciences

Faculty of Informatics & Design


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FROM THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR

Dr Chris Nhlapo

Research, technology Innovation & Partnerships

It is my great pleasure to present the Cape

Peninsula University of technology (CPUt)

2011 annual Research Report. through

the Reseach Report we share our research

achievements for the year 2011. CPUt

continued to make huge strides towards

attaining the objectives and goals set in

Vision 2020. the institution has cemented

its place within the south African national

system of Innovation (sAnsI) as an

attractive centre for international cutting-

edge research and innovation, and an

appropriate destination for world-class

research fellows. our researchers made

headline news by winning prizes and

prestigious research grants from the nRF,

Dst, DtI and other international bodies

such as the AU, nUFFIC, sAVUsA and

erasmus Mundus. We have also seen our

researchers publishing extensively in peer-

reviewed international journals.

The major highlights of 2011 were the substantial

increase in the following key indicators:

�Number of rated researchers

�Number of master’s and doctoral graduates which

increased by 15 and 18 percent respectively

�Number of postdoctoral fellows

�Research output

�Patents filed (PCT), trademarks, copyrights, and

spin-out companies

The research infrastructure continued to

expand with the acquisition of a state-of- the-art

infrastructure. This included an X-ray diffractometer,

chromatographic instruments, etc. We responded to

various calls for proposals including but not limited

to the NRF’s South African Research Chair Initiative

(SARChI). To this end CPUT was awarded two

Research Chairs in two key strategic research areas,

namely:

�Small Satellite Research in the Engineering

Faculty

�Teacher Education in the Faculty of Education

and Social Sciences

The small satellite soon to be launched by CPUT will

contribute to both the national grand challenges and

the South African National Space Agency’s (SANSA)

mandate.

The value of the Teacher Education Research Chair

cannot be over-emphasised, as we need more

well-trained teachers in South Africa. What is of key

importance in respect of these Research Chairs is

their contribution towards:

�Human capacity development

�Technology innovation, and

�The NSI’s main challenges

In 2011, the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) greatly

assisted in commercialising our research ideas,

thus supporting our efforts to foreground innovation.

Knowledge is the currency of higher education

institutions and thus harvesting new ideas from

our laboratories to the marketplace is critical to the

success of our institution.

On behalf of our research community, the executive

management (EM) and portfolio, Research,

Technology Innovation and Partnerships, I extend

my sincere appreciation to all for the unwavering

support from within and outside of CPUT. The

National Research Foundation (NRF) and

Department of Science and Technology (DST) are

especially acknowledged for research funding.

Enkosi

Baie dankie

Thank you


CPUT ROLLS OUT 10-YEAR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PLAN

Keynote speaker at the event, Dr Romilla

Maharaj, Director of Human and Institutional

Capacity Development at the National Research

Foundation, said in a bid to push innovation,

the government is pumping more money into

university research activities that will benefit the

economy or society at large. She emphasised

that universities are no longer only required to

produce skilled graduates, but are now viewed

as engines of economic development – they

“have a pivotal role to play in transforming South

Africa from a resource-based economy to a

knowledge-based economy”.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Technology

Innovation and Partnerships, Dr Chris Nhlapo,

said the roll out of the 10-year research and

innovation plan will ensure that activities at CPUT

contribute to the development of the country.

One of the key strategies of the 10-year plan

is the development of research clusters within

the six faculties. Dr Nhlapo said the clusters,

which will comprise researchers investigating

aspects of a similar topic, will allow CPUT to take

advantage of strategic opportunities that build

on institutional strengths and respond to local,

regional, and national needs.

The research clusters will not only allow better

coordination of research activities at the

university, but will also ensure interdisciplinary

research activities, allowing academics to

exchange ideas and work more effectively

with industry. Research clusters will also allow

the university to recruit researchers who can

contribute to the activities of the specific

clusters.

From curing diseases to creating new products, researchers at CPUT are setting

themselves up to play a key role in addressing South Africa’s current economic and

social needs. During a 2-day Research and Innovation Indaba held in September

2011, researchers and other key role players at CPUT developed a 10-year research

and innovation plan, which will guide the institution’s activities in these areas. The

plan is aligned with the goals of the Department of Science and Technology, which

has rolled out a 10-year innovation plan, highlighting the importance of innovation for

addressing the country’s pressing needs.


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FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dr Tembeka Mpako-Ntusi

Research

The Research Directorate relentlessly worked on

the Quality Improvement Plan as expected, while

continuing to strive for excellence in its performance.

The departure of some of the productive researchers

made the Directorate realise that there needed to be

some adjustments to the way we do business. The

main focus was not only on what we should do, but

also on what we should not do and what we should

stop doing. This entailed a continual review of our

own activities, processes and procedures.

While gathering the facts, we found that the number

of grants awarded for research running costs and

conference attendance had increased considerably

compared with previous years. We then asked

ourselves some pertinent questions and engaged in

serious dialogue and debate. Firstly, we wanted to

ascertain whether the increased awards had led to

increased research output.

2011 was the end of the first three-year funding

cycle where awards to researchers were made on

the basis of whether they had been productive after

receiving three years of consecutive funding. It was

heartening to find that there is consistency between

productivity and funding. We therefore acknowledge

the hard work and efforts of our active researchers.

We realised that only 12 percent of our academic

staff have PhDs; these are the people with the

potential to do meaningful research. Hence we

are focusing on the improvement of academic

qualifications in order to increase the pool of active

researchers. Programmes such as Khula and

Erasmus Mundus play a significant role in helping

us towards achieving this goal. The once-off

NRF Improvement of Academic Qualifications

programme also added to this momentum.

We are therefore promoting research capacity

development through collaboration with

experienced researchers and academic

exchanges. We have a consistent belief in the ability

of our academic staff to succeed through these

research endeavours.

The annual Research Day continued to be our

pinnacle for celebrating research excellence in

the institution. We are grateful to the researchers,

as well as to the external adjudicators and

speakers, who contribute to the success of this

event. We understand that when people begin

to feel the magic of momentum, then more

people will put their shoulders to the wheel and

push. The 2011 Research Report is evidence

of that magic and “push” – a combined effort of

all involved directly or indirectly with promoting

research at CPUT.

the institutional audit has

come and gone, and the

long-awaited report came

with no surprises, as the self-

evaluation report had given

us a good indication of our

strengths and weaknesses.

the Quality Improvement

Plan (QIP) occupied

the minds of Research

Directorate staff in an effort

to respond to the Council

on Higher education (CHe)

report.


FROM THE DIRECTOR

Prof Daniel Makinde

Postgraduate studies

Significant developments in R&D

Seminars and workshops: During 2011, the centre

organised several research development workshops and

seminars. Postgraduate students and CPUT academic staff

participated actively in all activities. The highlights of the

events included: proposal writing, research approach and

methodology, statistical data analysis, and article writing.

Higher Degrees Committee (HDC): The CPGS coordinates

all the activities of the HDC. These include interaction with

the faculty research coordinators with respect to HDC

documents; preparation of HDC meeting agenda; and

submission of HDC approved documents to Senate. The

HDC is a committee of Senate and makes recommendations

to Senate on matter related to postgraduate studies.

Postgraduate students’ welfare: The CPGS hosted

postgraduate welfare-related forums. These included

a postgraduate forum and a supervisor forum. The two

forums, though at their developmental stages, enable the

CPGS to oversee the personal and academic development

of the postgraduate student community as emerging

researchers.

Research: Prof OD Makinde received the African Union

Kwame Nkrumah 2011 Continental Scientific Award from the

African Heads of State and Government for his outstanding

contribution to Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation

in Africa. The award ceremony took place at the United

Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa,

Ethiopia, during the 18th Heads of State and

Government Summit on 29 January 2012.

In 2011, the Centre for Postgraduate studies (CPGs) consolidated its mission

to provide services that help manage the administration of postgraduate

students and oversee the personal and academic development of the

postdoctoral fellows and postgraduate student community as emerging

researchers at CPUt. the breakdown of CPGs activities for 2011 includes:

Funding for research

Postgraduate scholarships and bursaries: In

2011, substantial funds were allocated to our

postgraduate students who qualify for such

grants and awards. These funds were managed

and disbursed effectively to the deserving

postgraduate students by the combined efforts

of CPGS bursary and finance administrators.

CPUT postdoctoral fellowships: In 2011,

the following postdoctoral fellowships were

awarded:

Candidate Rands

Dr Y Aboua 150 000

Dr EF Aransiola 120 000

Dr PR Hendricks 160 000

Dr G Hon 175 000

Dr M Kalula 120 000

Dr N Khan 132 000

Dr CW Kronenberg 120 000

Dr MR le Roux 120 000

Dr CA Reeves 120 000

Dr C Snyder 120 000

Total 1 337 000


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FROM THE DIRECTOR

Prof Gary Atkinson-Hope

technology transfer and Industrial Linkages

the business sector when IP is likely to be

created through licence agreements, and to

assist with the establishment of business units

and spin-off companies.

This office further provides technology transfer

strategies and tactics to ensure that the

TTO manages CPUT’s “knowledge stocks”

appropriately. For this reason, the TTO needs

to emphasise the importance of IP, full-cost

modus operandi, etc. and how these benefit the

institution, staff and researchers.

Future affiliations are intended with DST, TIA, the

ICD-SPII programme, the Research Institute for

Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS) and venture

capitalists to assist projects and research within

CPUT. Fifty-two technology transfer contracts

were reviewed, processed and signed during

2011.

the technology transfer office (tto)

believes that innovation has the ability to

take a concept from research and make

a useful product and/or provide a new

service.

During 2011, the TTO has seen considerable

and consistent transformation. Technology

innovation has moved forward, along with the

points of view of a good number of CPUT’s

researchers. Research know-how has further

developed in the commercial arena, with

research excellence in a number of key strategic

areas and units.

The unmanned aerial vehicle project (UAV),

in collaboration with the TTO, has formed and

registered a spin-off company, UAV-SYSCO

(Pty) Ltd, for the development of UAV products

that have great potential in the market place.

A further collaboration between the Material

Science and Technology group, the Swedish

Institute for Food and Biotechnology (SIK) and

the TTO, has been established. The system for

flow visualisation systems has been provisionally

patented. In addition, the Material Science and

Technology group, SIK and the TTO, are busy

developing a business model, FLOWVIS, for this

new enterprise based on a recent patent.

CPUT has also registered its first cinematograph

film, Intonga. The registration of copyright for

this film was completed in August 2011. In

September 2011, the TTO joined forces with the

office of the DVC, Dr Chris Nhlapo, to organise

and coordinate the 2011Research Indaba. The

Innovation Board’s feedback meeting was held

in November 2011 to provide the recipients of

2009 innovation funding the opportunity to give

a detailed account and report-back on selected

projects.

The TTO believes that it is time to build on its

base and expand on the strengths that link to

current and future economic and societal needs.

This will require transformation in all research

areas within the university, including a review of

mechanisms, such as policies, procedures, etc.

and their implementation. In order to make this

materialise, we need to “correct the thinking”

of the masses at the university and conform to

policies to progress in the commercialisation

arena.

We must target prioritised research areas as

part of future investment and create economic

value in the growth of technology transfer at

CPUT. The TTO aims to facilitate and enhance

Intellectual Property (IP) from CPUT to the

business sector. It will also counsel and support

the innovators, research units and faculties of

the university, and foster pioneering thinking by

assisting researchers to go beyond publication

and into commercialisation through technology

innovation. Other functions of the TTO are to

foster research and promote partnerships with


Functional Food Business Unit: Omega Caro-E

capsules are a unique combination of omega-3

and eleven different carotenes and five forms

of Vitamin E. The advantages of this capsule

include a lowering of the risk of chronic

diseases, such as heart disease, arthritis and

cancer. This product will be launched and be

ready for sale in May 2012.

CPUT has made its mark in the global space

arena with the unveiling of South Africa’s first

CubeSat which will be launched in the very

near future. The CubeSat was developed by

students following F’SATI’s Satellite Engineering

Programme along with staff members. Other

satellite-related products with commercial value

are also being developed.

Patents:

�The Flow Process and Rheology Centre (Prof

Rainer Haldenwang, Dr Reinhardt Kotzé

and Dr Johan Wiklund (SIK, Sweden)), the

inventors of a system for the flow visualisation

and in-line rheometry of fluids, filed a

provisional patent with Spoor & Fisher.

�A complete patent application for the

Functional Food Unit (micronutrient

supplement) was filed.

�A provisional patent application for Food

Science Technology, a result of Prof Victoria

Jideani’s research, was filed.

The way forward:

Business Activities

Researchers must focus on innovation

Research output at CPUT can no longer be

confined to journals, said Prof Gary Atkinson-

Hope, Director of the Technology Transfer

Office (TTO). Prof Atkinson-Hope, who is

driving activities at the Bellville-based office,

said CPUT is entering a new era, where

researchers must go beyond publication and

into commercialisation. However, this process

can only take place if researchers adopt the

attitude of the “new academic”, one who

prioritises innovation in all his/her activities, said

Prof Atkinson-Hope. “Innovation is the ability to

take a concept from research and make a useful

product or provide a useful service”.

Atkinson-Hope’s call for the “new academic”

is backed by the Department of Science and

Technology, which has mandated universities

to play a leading role in the development of the

South African economy. It is also in line with

CPUT’s vision to be at the heart of innovation

in Africa. The traditional route of research sees

information confined to journals and fails to

generate large sums of third-stream income

for the institution. With researchers opting for

commercialisation, the financial benefits are

enormous for both the university and researcher.

“The rewards for doing this are far greater

than what you can generate from traditional

publications.”

“The Intellectual Property contract provides

incentives for academics to become inventors,”

said Prof Atkinson-Hope. Halimah Rabiu, from

the TTO, said researchers are encouraged

to visit their office to discuss their research

activities and ways to take these a step forward.

Some CPUT academics have already adopted

the “new academic” attitude. Karen Martin, from

the TTO, said CPUT filed 13 patents mid-2010 to

end-2011.

Patent: Prof Spinney Benadé and Dr Maretha Opperman from the Functional Food Unit have patented their research

The university has also established a spin-

off company, The UAV-SYSCo Pty Ltd, from

one of the patents. The company, headed

by researcher Prof Oscar Philander, will

manufacture unmanned aerial vehicle systems

for surveillance use in various industries.

the tto has undergone rapid growth and is bursting at its seams. It is expected to expand and intensify its services during 2012.


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Taking flight: board members of UAV-SYSCo Pty Ltd, CPUT’s first company established from a patent

December 2011 saw CPUT unveiling its system

for flow visualisation and in-line rheometry,

developed by the Material Science and

Technology group. Other patents include a

micro-nutrient supplement, developed by Prof

Spinney Benadé and Dr Maretha Opperman

from the Functional Food Unit, as well as an

apparatus used for burning liquid fuel that

was developed by Prof Phillip Lloyd. The

MyConference website technology, developed

by IT specialist Gregory Booth, was also

patented late in 2010. The technology assists

organisations with arranging conferences.

CPUT adds another patent to its list Inventor: Dr Johan Wiklund explains to members of industry how the new system operates

CPUT has added another patent to its

growing list thanks to innovative researchers

from the Faculty of Engineering. The

Material Science and Technology group,

together with the Swedish Institute for Food

Technology, patented a system for flow

visualisation and in-line rheometry. This

group of researchers explore problems

relating to the flow of complex fluids such as

cosmetics, food stuffs, explosive emulsions Patent: Prof Rainer Haldenwang, Dr Johan Wiklund and Dr Reinhardt Kotzé are CPUT’s latest inventors

Prof Haldenwang said this system will positively

impact on quality control operations in industry. “This

is a unique way of measuring the properties of fluid in

real time. In a tube viscometer it can take up to half a

day to measure the characteristics of a fluid,” he said.

Measurement: Prof Rainer Haldenwang gives CPUT staff and industry members a breakdown of the new system

Prof Haldenwang said the development of this

system took many years, and they are excited

about the outcome. During the process of

developing this unique system, the three co-

inventors published 15 articles and 20 conference

papers, and received three awards. In addition,

Wiklund and Kotzé received doctoral degrees in

this field. The group plans to commercialise the

device in the near future and continue research in

this specialised research area.

Brand new: some of the equipment developed by the researchers

Incubation Centre to foster innovationCPUT is pulling out all the stops to support

up-and-coming innovators. Prof Gary Atkinson-

Hope, Director of the Technology Transfer Office

(TTO), said their office is currently looking at

the feasibility of introducing an incubation

centre at CPUT, which will foster innovation. The

incubation centre will provide up-and-coming

innovators with the necessary infrastructure,

such as offices, telephone lines and computers,

in a bid to get their companies up and running.

Once a company is off the ground, the innovator

will vacate the centre, freeing up facilities for

other budding inventors. “This is one way of

helping start-up companies to become fully

fledged companies,” said Prof Atkinson-Hope.

and pharmaceuticals. These fluids are

classified as complex as they all change

their characteristics and behaviour when

flowing. The researchers have expertise

in making precise measurements of the

viscous characteristics (called rheology) of

complex fluids. However, the measurement

process using existing techniques has

been complicated and time-consuming. But

now, thanks to Prof Rainer Haldenwang, Dr

Johan Wiklund and Dr Reinhardt Kotzé, a

unique system based on ultrasound velocity

profiling, will allow users to take real-time

measurements of the characteristics of

complex fluids while under dynamic process

conditions.


CPUT RESEARCH DAY

2011 proved an exciting year for CPUt researchers – from publishing research papers, to registering patents, and even launching companies. And their efforts have not gone unnoticed by the

university, which acknowledged and celebrated their activities at Research Day 2011. Held at the Cape town campus, this annual event is one of the highlights on CPUt’s calendar.

Research Day attracted a large number of CPUT staff members and postgraduate students

Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Technology

Innovation and Partnerships, Dr Chris Nhlapo,

said CPUT had much to celebrate in 2011,

as researchers had had an exceptionally

productive year. “Research is growing in leaps

and bounds at this institution,” he said. Earlier

in 2011, CPUT was rated South Africa’s top

university of technology in terms of research. In

addition, the work of the university’s researchers

was recognised by the National Research

Foundation, which awarded new ratings to a

number of researchers during the second part

of 2011.

Creative research: Prof Brenda Schmahmann, from Rhodes University, delivered an address on the processes to be employed to accredit creative and non-conventional research

CPUT’s newly rated researchers took the stage

at Research Day, with each being awarded a

large sum to further their research activities.

However, the highlight of the day was the

coveted research awards. A platinum award

was given to Prof Daniel Makinde for research

publication, and to Prof Raynitchka Tzoneva for

postgraduate supervision.

Achievement: Dr Espe Makinde (right) received two awards on behalf of her husband, Prof Daniel Makinde; he clinched awards for research supervision and publication

Prof Alvin Lagardien from the Water Research

Unit scooped a platinum award for generating

external research funding in excess of R1

million. Close on his heels was Prof Kamilla

Swart from the Faculty of Business, who

received a gold award in this category.

Top awards: Director of Research Dr Tembeka Mpako-Ntusi (left) hands over an award to Prof Kamilla Swart (right); Prof Swart scooped awards for research funding, supervision, publication and posters

Researchers in various other categories were

presented with gold, silver and bronze awards. A

number of researchers and postgraduate students

also received awards for the best research posters.

Director of Research Dr Tembeka Mpako-

Ntusi applauded CPUT researchers for their

commitment.

Poster: Prof Christa van der Walt of Stellenbosch University judges one of the research posters; 89 posters were entered


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Journal articles: Assoc Prof Ken Barris from the Engineering Faculty received a silver award for research publication

Supervision: Prof Rajendra Chetty from the Education Faculty scooped a silver award for research supervision

AWARDS

Postgraduate supervision

Platinum award Prof Raynitchka Tzoneva Faculty of Engineering

Gold award Assoc Prof Kamilla Swart Faculty of Business

Silver award Prof Rajendra Chetty Faculty of Education & Social Sciences

Bronze award Prof MTE Kahn Faculty of Engineering

Bronze award Prof Daniel Makinde Faculty of Engineering/Centre for Postgraduate Studies

Industry funding

Platinum Award Prof Alvin Lagardien Community Water Supply & Sanitation Unit

Gold Award Assoc Prof Kamilla Swart Faculty of Business

Silver Award Biocatalysis and Technical Biology Research Group

Bronze Award None

Research publication

Platinum Award Prof Daniel Makinde Faculty of Engineering/Centre for Postgraduate Studies

Gold Award Assoc Prof Oluwafemi Oguntibeju Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences

Silver Award Assoc Prof Ken Barris Faculty of Engineering

Bronze Award Assoc Prof Kamilla Swart Faculty of Business

Poster awards

1st prize (joint) Welz PJ, Le Roes-Hill M, Raymond J-B, Cowan DA & Burton SG

Biocatalysis & Technical Biology Research Group: Acclimation of microbial communities in pilot-scale constructed wetlands exposed to anillin and gallic acid

1st prize (joint) Taliep MS, Gamieldien R & West SJ Faculty of Business: An analysis of the performance of black African junior provincial cricket batsmen

2nd prize Bama H, Swart K, Knott B & Ntloko N Faculty of Business: Residents’ perceptions of the socio-economic impacts of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM: pre- and post-event comparisons in a Cape Town suburb

3rd prize Diedericks CF & Jideani VA Faculty of Applied Sciences: Potential of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc.) starch and non-starch polysaccharides as new food ingredients


Publications count for 2011 submitted to the DHET on 15 May 2012 Units

Journal articles (audited) 115.54

Books/chapters (submitted) 8

Conference proceedings (submitted) 88.43

DHET journal articles units per faculty: 2011

Faculty/unit Units

Applied Sciences 24.78

Business 15.73

Education & Social Sciences 9.55

Engineering 17.45

Health & Wellness Sciences 17.43

Informatics & Design 10.08

Biocatalysis & Technical Biology Research Group 3.31

Fundani CHED 4.25

Institute for Advanced Research in Mathematical Modelling and Computations (IARMMC)

12.73

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION & TRAINING PUBLICATIONS AUDIT

DHET JOURNAL OUTPUT PER FACULTY/UNIT 2011

Applied Sciences (AS)

Business (B)

Education and Social Sciences (E&SS)

Engineering (E)

Health and Wellness Sciences (H&WS)

Informatics and Design (I&D)

Biocatalysis and Technical Biology Research

Group(BTBG)

Fundani (Fund)

Institute for Advanced Research in Mathematical

Modelling and Computations (IARMMC)

IARMMC12.7311%

Fund4.254%BTBG

3.313%

I&D10.089%

H&WS17.4315%

E17.4515%

E&SS9.558%

AS24.7821%

B15.7314%


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NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATIONthe national Research Foundation (nRF) is a national agency for research support and promotion. In addition to funding, human resource development and the provision of research facilities,

the nRF annually invites researchers in all academic fields to apply for individual ratings.

The NRF rating categories are:

A Leading international researcher

B Internationally acclaimed researcher

C Established researcher

L Late entrant into research

Y Promising young researcher

Researcher Faculty/Unit Rating

Assoc Prof A Jacobs Applied Sciences C

Assoc Prof VA Jideani Applied Sciences C

Prof OD Makinde CPGS/IARMCC C

Prof R Chetty Education and Social Sciences C

Prof M Robinson Education and Social Sciences C

Prof P van Brakel Informatics and Design C


Prof J Cronjé Informatics and Design C

Assoc Prof VG Fester Engineering Y

Assoc Prof C Jacobs Engineering L

Assoc Prof TV Ojumu Engineering Y

Assoc Prof MS Sheldon

Engineering Y

Prof B Sun Engineering C


Assoc Prof RH Wilkinson

Engineering Y

Assoc Prof J Garraway

Fundani CHED L

Prof C Winberg Fundani CHED C

Prof T Matsha Health and Wellness Sciences C

Prof JL Marnewick Health and Wellness Sciences C

NRF-rated researchers

CPUT supports NRF-rated researchers in a bid to encourage further research excellence

The importance and value of the National

Research Foundation (NRF) rating, evaluation and

eligibility as well as incentives associated with

this international benchmark were the key issues

discussed during an inaugural meeting with CPUT

NRF-rated researchers in February 2011.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga and


Innovation and Partnerships Dr Chris Nhlapo met

with 15 NRF-rated researchers to support them in

acquiring, improving and maintaining their ratings,

which are an indicator of research excellence.

Maintaining one’s NRF status is a daunting task of

not allowing the rating to lapse.

was a guest speaker and delivered a presentation

on “How to get to an A-rating and sustain it”.

Among other tips given during Vaughn’s

presentation, he encouraged researchers to

never settle for local journals if there is a chance

of making the pages of international publications.

“Present your research at international conferences

and ensure that your presentation is really

great and that it will be remembered. It is vitally

important to be visible in the scientific community,”

he added.

Dr Nhlapo said the aim of the meeting was to show

sincere appreciation to NRF-rated researchers for

acquiring status and to help those already rated

to stay motivated, adding, “Perhaps we should

put a mechanism in place for the already-rated

researchers to attain higher status such as an

A-rating.”

Prof Mazwi-Tanga briefly shared with researchers

aspects of Vision 2020 – an attempt to transform

CPUT into a leading innovation academy. Prof

Mazwi-Tanga says she’s behind Dr Nhlapo and

Director: Research, Dr Tembeka Mpako-Ntusi, in

their quest to increase CPUT research output.

Dr Nhlapo’s presentation centred on where CPUT

is within the national system of innovation and

should be in terms of research. He explained,

“Universities should aspire to have at least 25% of

their academic staff members rated by the NRF

to be regarded as a research-intensive university,

and CPUT needs to work even harder in order

to achieve this.” His office is currently putting

strategies and operational plans in place to ensure

that this happens.

“We are encouraging young academics to be

more involved in research and to pursue their

PhDs. There is sufficient support in our Research

Directorate for people to continue with their

research work.”

Prof Christopher Vaughn from the Medical

Research Council and University of Cape Town


RESEARCH FUNDINGUniversity Research Funding (URF) Rands

2 386 380

International conference funding (ConfCom) Rands

103 academics and postgraduate researchers were funded

1 827 338

NRF Rands

22 111 193

Postgraduate student bursaries Rands

NRF Innovation Masters 60 000

NRF Scarce Skills Masters 300 000

NRF/DOL Scarce Skills Honours 980 000

NRF Innovation Honours 735 000

NRF Honours – Naledi Pandor 560 000

NRF Freestanding Masters 200 000

CPUT Full-time Scholarships 3 232 000

CPUT Part-time Scholarships 64 000

Mauerberger Foundation Scholarships

400 000

Claude Leon Foundation 175 000

Total 6 706 000

CPUT commits to nurture young academics

Nurturing growth: DVC: Academic, Prof Anthony Staak, offers his support on behalf of Executive Management for the Khula programme

CPUT has committed R2 million to the Khula

project, a bold initiative aimed at developing

young academics. The initiative’s title means “to

grow or develop” in Nguni languages. It aims

to address the skills gap universities face as a

result of retiring academics. The project was

initially launched in 2007, following funding from

the Department of Education. However, in 2011,

CPUT renewed its commitment by investing

over R2m into the project. The investment sees

two candidates placed on a three-year work/

study contract in each of CPUT’s six faculties.

On completion of their master’s qualifications,

candidates will be considered for permanent

appointment in their respective departments.

Speaking at the re-launch, which took place

at the Granger Bay campus in November

2011, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic, Prof

Anthony Staak, emphasised the importance of

such a project. “Although the programme is not

new to CPUT, we still prioritise it in our planning

for staff development. It supports the vision to

replenish academic staff, and helps us meet

our equity targets in a progressive way,” said

Prof Staak. He further alluded to the need to pay

greater attention to issues of transformation and

diversity, and challenged faculty representatives

to mentor Khula candidates.

Growing futures: guests at the re-launch of the Khula project, which supports the development of young academics

The audience heard a personal reflection of

a Khula candidate, Jacob Moroe, a Sport

Management lecturer and an MTech student.

“Some of the greatest challenges I faced were

finding balance between all my responsibilities

and initially having no lecturing experience,

even though I came from industry and had

the support of my department,” said Moroe.

Head of the Biomedical Sciences Department,

Prof Johan Esterhuyse, gave an account of

his experiences as a mentor, saying that the

programme works well when candidates have

good support and mentorship. He said, “This

is an initiative where we can really congratulate

ourselves on being forerunners; it’s a wonderful

project when instituted properly.”


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APPLIED SCIENCESFaculty of

Prof Olalekan FatokiDuring the year under review, the faculty

attracted a substantial amount of research

funding and graduated two doctoral and ten

master’s candidates. As a result of the faculty

staff development programme, one staff member

graduated with a PhD from the University of the

Western Cape. Our research infrastructure also

continued to improve and we succeeded in

developing new partnerships both locally and

internationally, especially in Africa. It is important to

note that four of our academic staff received NRF

ratings during the same year.

There are some challenges facing research in the

faculty. Major among these is the need to increase

the number of postgraduate students, particularly

at doctoral level. This is very critical for the faculty

to realise in full its research agenda. Also, many of

our academic staff still have disproportionally high

teaching loads which leaves little time for active

research. However, the faculty has developed

strategies and it is currently implementing these to

tackle research challenges.

I should like to thank the executive management

of the university, the NRF and other funding

organisations who have supported the research

programmes of the faculty in 2011. I also thank my

colleagues who have contributed to the research

output of the faculty during the year under review.

the Faculty of Applied sciences continues to be a major player in research and innovation

at the Cape Peninsula University of technology. In 2011, the faculty led in the area of journal

publications and came second of all the faculties in terms of total research output subsidy

for the university. Although the research percentage units are somewhat lower than in

2010, there is ample evidence that the scope of research in the faculty has broadened,

with more staff members of the faculty publishing. Quality has also substantially improved –

many of the articles have been published in high-impact journals locally and internationally.

there is also a better spread in terms of gender, as more female staff participated in

research, postgraduate student supervision, and publishing.

Conference fundingResearcher Rands

Baatjies R 17 157

Báthori NB 20 303

Bouwer AC 12 885

Bronkhorst JP 11 838

Coetzee JC 12 845

Daso AP 28 902

De Bever A 12 885

Fatoki OS 12 885

Hamuel JD 45 245

Human IS 25 461

Jideani VA 13 790

Kallon II 12 885

Kioko JI 11 968

Krügel M 22 712

Laubscher CP 12 839

Mafunga H 12 871

Mniki CP 12 368

Muzeza D 12 885

Ndakidemi PA 12 902

Ndlovu T 12 845

Ngamije J 12 885

North JJ 12 839

Ntwampe SKO 12 368

Nxawe S 12 885

Okoro HK 27 932

Olujimi OO 28 716

Opeolu BO 12 368

Schoeman JP 12 885

Schutte De W 29 276

Snyman RG 12 845

Tobin MP 12 845

Van Wyk J 21 489

Total 547 804

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCESDean’s Report


NRF fundingResearcher NRF award CPUT

commitmentTotal award

Fatoki OS 340 000 66 667 406 667

Jideani VA

40 000 - 40 000

Khan W 129 000 59 500 188 700

Kioko J - 40 000 40 000

Ntwampe SKO

155 100 95 100 250 200

Odendaal JP

68 500 19 000 87 500

Snyman RG

41 000 27 400 68 400

Van der Walt TN

57 000 - 57 000

Van der Walt TN

188 770 - 188 770

Total 1 327 237

Research & Innovation Fund for Teaching & Learning (RIFTAL)

Researcher Rands

John I 50 000

Omar S 50 000

Total 100 000

University research funding

Applicant RandsBáthori NB 70 000

Fatoki OS (Daso) 40 000

Fatoki OS (Okoro) 40 000

Fatoki OS (Olujimi) 40 000

Fatoki OS (Opeolu) 75 000

Felix-Minnaar JV 30 000

Henning SC (née Botha) 60 000

Hunlun C 68 000

Jideani J 75 000

Laubscher CP (Koehorst) 20 000

Laubscher CP (Milne) 20 000

Ndakidemi PA (Akande) 40 000

Ndakidemi PA (Hamuel) 40 000

Nxawe S 25 000

October JVR 51 500

Osibote OA 48 000

Van Wyk J 75 000

Van Wyk J (February) 20 000

Total 837 500

New professors appointed

Associate ProfessorCharles Laubscher

Associate ProfessorLynn McMaster

Associate ProfessorJessy van Wyk

Faculty of Applied Sciences zooms in on doctorates

PhD: The Faculty of Applied Sciences is set to increase the number of doctoral graduates

The Faculty of Applied Sciences is taking

bold steps to increase the number of doctoral

graduates in South Africa. Currently, South Africa

produces just over 1000 doctoral graduates

a year – a dismal figure compared with other

countries. According to the Department of

Science and Technology (DST), this figure is way

below the number of doctoral graduates required

for the growth of the South African economy.

With CPUT committed to addressing local

and national problems, the Faculty of Applied

Sciences has put in place strategies to increase

its number of doctoral graduates. Prof Michael

McPherson, Faculty Research Coordinator,

said they have submitted an application to the

Department of Higher Education and Training for

the approval of several new programmes at the

Doctorate of Technology level. “By offering more

doctoral programmes, we will be able to broaden

our research base,” he said.

Doctoral programmes are planned in the

departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Food

Technology and Nature Conservation. The faculty

already offers doctoral programmes in Chemistry

and Environmental Health. Prof McPherson

said they are also in the process of recruiting

postdoctoral fellows, who will play a critical role in

research and supervision of doctoral students. In

addition, the faculty has increased its staff profile

by employing several researchers who hold

doctoral qualifications, while a number of existing

staff members have improved their qualifications

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up to doctoral level. These initiatives will go

a long way towards improving the faculty’s

research output, said Prof McPherson. Currently

the faculty boasts the highest research output at

CPUT in terms of journal publications.

The faculty’s initiatives are being supported by


Innovation and Partnerships, Dr Chris Nhlapo.

“Efforts by Prof McPherson are lauded as

these can only expand our research base and

increase our research output,” said Dr Nhlapo.

The faculty’s initiatives are also in line with the

CPUT 10-year Research and Innovation Plan,

which was tabled in September 2011. The

plan outlines strategies that will ensure CPUT

produces more doctoral candidates, research

output and patents. “The generation of new

knowledge by researchers is acknowledged,

lauded and fully embraced by my office. It

is indeed the only way of building a globally

competitive faculty,” said Dr Nhlapo.

Analytical Chemistry Department crowns Science Idol

Students showed off their knowledge at the CPUT Science Idol competition

The Analytical Chemistry Department ended

its 2011 academic year on a high note with

students battling for the top spot in the

CPUT Science Idol competition. The annual

competition is a highlight of the Analytical

Chemistry Department’s calendar, and is the

culmination of a year of hard work by final-year

students. The event ran over three days as third-

year students presented their final-year projects

to a panel of internal and external judges. At

the end of each day, a number of students

were eliminated, with only 10 going through to

the final round, which was held at the Bellville

campus.

Finalists: the group of 10 finalists

This year, a confident Brett Collett wowed

the judges with his impressive presentation,

clinching the prestigious CPUT Science Idol

title. He spent the past year developing a new

scientific method to test for sugars in one of

South Africa’s popular sandwich spreads –

peanut butter. Hot on his heels were Frederick

Coetzee, who clinched 2nd place, and Kamogelo

Tsomane, who came in 3rd.

Scientist Prof Len Barbour, who was one

of the judges, said it was evident from the

presentations that students had put a lot of effort

and time into their research projects. “I am very

impressed with the students. They are all very

confident,” he said. Head of the department, Dr

Bhekumusa Ximba commended the students for

their hard work and achievements.

Agrifood Technology Station clinches top award

Recognition: operations at the Agrifood Technology Station were lauded at the prestigious Productivity Awards

Operations at the Agrifood Technology Station

received a stamp of approval from industry’s

watchdogs. The station clinched the runner-

up spot in the public sector category of the

prestigious Productivity Awards in December

2011. The annual awards are run by Productivity

SA in partnership with the Western Cape

Provincial Government and the Regional

Chamber of Commerce and Industry. They

recognise public, corporate and up-and-coming

entrepreneurs who are doing their best to ensure

an increase in their productivity.

An excited Larry Dolley, who heads the Bellville-

based station which is tasked with assisting

small food business to improve their operations,

said the award is a huge milestone. “I didn’t

expect us to win because of our competitors. In

our category we competed against big names

like Transnet and the Hermanus Municipality.

We are chuffed with our achievement,” he said.

During 2011, the station not only increased the

number of small businesses they assisted, but

also successfully increased the productivity

of a large number of businesses. “What I like

about this Productivity Award, is that it shows we

made progress and that it is being recognised

externally,” said Dolley.


nRF research niche area

[email protected]

The Environmental Toxicity

and Remediation research

group assesses and monitors

the state of pollution in aquatic

and terrestrial environments of

the greater Cape Town area. It

also develops and evaluates

appropriate remediation

technologies in order to clean

up the environment.

Two students graduated with

MTech degrees in 2011. One

candidate’s work was on the

bioaccumulation of metals in

freshwater snails inhabiting

the Kuils River, while the

second candidate’s research

showed that metal pollution

in river and wetland systems

can lead to negative effects

on the chlorophyll content and

photosynthesis rate in aquatic

plants. An MTech study,

under the supervision of Prof

Reinette Snyman, continued to

explore the use of chlorophyll

content and photosynthesis

rate in aquatic plants as

biomarkers of metal exposure.

Two doctoral investigations

were also concluded in

2011. Their work dealt with

the efficiency of waste water

treatment plants to remove

organic pollutants from waste

water effluent before the

treated effluent is pumped

into rivers. Furthermore,

significant strides were made

in order to establish marine

pollution research as part of

the Environmental Toxicity and

Remediation research group.

Dr Rashieda Toefy completed

her doctoral studies on the use

of Foraminifera as indicators

of marine pollution. Conrad

Sparks’s doctoral investigation

into metal contamination in

mussels along the west coast

of the Cape Peninsula showed

how antioxidant responses

in mussels can be used as

biomarkers to assess toxic

stress due to metal pollution.

Environmental Toxicity and RemediationProf James Odendaal

[email protected]

The Crystal Engineering Unit

conducts research in the field

of solid crystalline inclusion

compounds and its main thrust

is the understanding of the

molecular recognition which

occurs between molecules

in the crystalline state. In

particular, projects attempt

to understand the various

secondary interactions which

lead to particular structures

and to correlate those with

the macro-properties of the

compounds under study. The

structures are elucidated

by X-ray diffraction and the

stability and energy of the

materials formed are studied

by thermal, optical and kinetic

measurements. Our latest

project is the study of the

mechanism of enantiomeric

resolution whereby left- and

right-handed molecules are

separated. This is of direct

interest to the pharmaceutical

industry.

The unit presented three

posters at the CPUT research

day. Associate Professor A

Jacobs attended a powder

X-ray diffraction (PXRD)

workshop held at the

University of the Witwatersrand

as the unit will be acquiring a

PXRD instrument in 2012. Dr

NB Báthori visited Georgetown

University in Washington DC

in June 2011 and gave a

research seminar. Dr Báthori

and Prof LR Nassimbeni

attended the Congress of

the International Union of

Crystallography, held in

Madrid in August 2011. Dr

Báthori gave a lecture at one

of the symposia and Prof

Nassimbeni exhibited a poster

at this congress. Assoc Prof

Jacobs received an NRF C3

rating. Seven research papers

were published in international

journals.

Crystal Engineering UnitProf Luigi Nassimbeni

Research unitsA P P L I E D S C I E N C E S

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[email protected]

The FFRU research focus

areas are:

�Omega-3 fatty acids and

their application to human

health

�The development of

functional food ingredients

to alleviate the burden of

malnutrition

Highlights in 2011:

�The unit relocated from the

Cape Town campus to the

Bellville campus’s new Food

Technology Building.

�It patented a food

supplement (premix) to be

used as fortificant in various

foodstuffs.

�Unit members published

several articles, among

which was one on the

quality of omega-3 fatty

acid supplements. This

article created an increased

awareness among

consumers and researchers

about the quality of food

supplements available in

South Africa. This study

will be repeated during

2012 in collaboration with

the Cancer Association of

South Africa, to investigate

whether there had been any

improvements in the quality

of supplements since the

study was first conducted

in 2009.

�The unit developed a new

method that involves gas

chromatography to measure

free fatty acids in edible

oils.

�It obtained funding from the

Malaysian Palm Oil Board

to do a clinical trial on

children with micronutrient

deficiencies and the role of

red palm oil in alleviating

inflammation and specific

micronutrient deficiencies.

�Unit members finalised

results, performed statistical

analyses and wrote

publications for recently

completed clinical trials

on fatty acid metabolism

in diabetic vs non-diabetic

individuals.

Functional Foods Research Unit (FFRU)Prof Spinney Benadé

[email protected]

The unit’s core business is to promote

research in radiochemistry and ion exchange

chromatographic separations of elements, to

supervise postgraduates studying for MTech and

DTech degrees in chemistry, and to participate in

international science collaborations.

South Africa–Switzerland joint research project

Fundamental radiochemical studies on the (p,xn)

reactions on Tb and on naturally and highly

enriched Gd targets were done at iThemba

LABS. These studies determined the optimal

condition for the cyclotron production of the

SPECT nuclide Tb-155 and the PET nuclide Tb-

152. New and more efficient methods have been

investigated for the separation of the produced

radionuclides in Gigabecquerel-quantities, high

specific activities and radiochemical purity.

Problems were encountered when trying to

find certain chemicals in South Africa, Europe

and the USA, but recently the chemicals were

obtained from suppliers in China. Experiments

to determine distribution coefficients for some

lanthanides on special prepared ion exchangers

can now begin. The strength of the project is

that scientists, who are experts in their fields

of research, participate in the project. The

weakness is that it is difficult to find postdoctoral

fellows who can also participate in the project.

Another weakness is inefficient technical support

for the installation and maintenance of equipment

and instruments.

South Africa–Romania joint research project

Organic compounds, containing phosphonic acid

or phosphoric acid functional groups attached

to the matrix, were synthesised by the Institute

of Chemistry Timisoara and evaluated as ion

exchangers for ion exchange chromatography or

extraction chromatography at CPUT. Unfortunately,

it was found that the obtained products were not

stable and lost the phosphonic acid groups over

a relatively short period of time. Therefore, the

products could not be used as ion exchangers.

The synthesis of other organic products will be

investigated in order to find stable compounds

which can be used as ion exchangers.

Radiochemistry and Ion Exchange ChromatographyProf Nico van der Walt


Research outputBooks/chapters

Bourne SA, Báthori NB & Moitsheki LJ

Solid state transformations in crystalline salts

Comba P (ed.)

Structure and Function

Heidelberg, Germany: Springer Science +

Business Media BV, 2010, pp 219-233

ISBN 978-90-481-2888-4

Jideani VAFunctional properties of soybean food

ingredients in food systems

Tzi Bun NG (ed.)

Soybean – Biochemistry, Chemistry and

Physiology

Rijeka, Croatia: InTech, 2011, pp 345-366

ISBN 978-953-307-219-7

Conference papers

Báthori NB & Nassimbeni LRChiral discrimination in the solid state

Twenty-Second Congress and General

Assembly of the International Union of

Crystallography

Madrid, Spain, 22-30 August 2011

Behari-Leak K & Krügel MEstablishing communities of teaching and

learning at Food Technology

Research Innovation in Teaching and Learning

(RITAL) Conference

Cape Town, 13 December 2011

Bouwer AWhat causes resettled government-subsidised

house owners to move back to informal

settlements?

Joint Workshop on Food Security &

Environmental Sustainability in a World of

Changing Climates Conference

Bondo, Kenya, 20-23 February 2011

Daso AP, Fatoki OS & Odendaal JPAssessment of selected polybrominated

diphenyl ethers and 2,2’, 4,4’, 5,5’-

hexabromobiphenyl (BB-153) in bottom

sediments of the Kuils River, Cape Town

1st Joint Conference on Technology, Innovation

and Sustainable Development

Ilorin, Nigeria, 27-30 June 2011

Daso AP, Fatoki OS & Odendaal JPOccurrence of selected polybrominated

diphenyl ethers and 2,2’, 3,3’, 4,4’-

hexabromobiphenyl (BB-153) in sewage sludge

and effluent samples of a wastewater treatment

plant in Cape Town





De Bever A, Ndakidemi PA & Laubscher CPThe effectiveness of Azolla filiculoides as a

nitrogen fertilizer for Spinacea oleracea grown in

hydroponic cultures





Dondofema F & Mafunga HThe use of geospatial tools in gully erosion

assessment and monitoring in the Zhulube

Meso-catchment of Limpopo basin

IX International Rangeland Congress (IX IRC

2011)

Rosario, Argentina, 2-8 April 2011

Doughari JH, Ndakidemi PA, Human IS & Benadé SAntioxidant, antimicrobial and antiverotoxic

potentials of extracts of Curtisia dentate

Phytochemical Society of North America 50th

Anniversary Meeting

Hawaii, 10-15 December 2011

Doughari JH, Ndakidemi PA, Human IS & Benadé SMulti-drug resistance, verotoxin production and

efficacy of crude stem bark extracts of Curtisia

dentate among Escherichia coli (non-O157) and

acinetobacter species isolates obtained from

water and wastewater samples


Anniversary Meeting



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Fredericks IN, Du Toit M, Ellis LP & Krügel MUltraviolet-C inactive microorganisms in red and

white grape juices and wines

European Federation of Food Science and

Technology (EFFoST) Annual Meeting

Berlin, Germany, 9-11 November 2011

Hamuel JD, Ndakidemi PA, Human IS & Benadé SVirulence factors and antibiotic susceptibility

among verotoxic non-O157: H7 Escherichia coli

isolates obtained from water and wastewater

samples in Cape Town





Jideani VAPromoting cognitive complexity in Food Science

and Technology students using revised Bloom’s

Taxonomy – a means to meet food industry

needs

2nd ISEKI Food Conference

Milan, Italy, 31 August-2 September 2011

Kallon IAn evaluation of the antiretroviral programme

in two informal townships in the Western Cape,

South Africa: Exploring Aids patients’ access to

and experiences of the programme





Kioko JI In vitro regeneration of recalcitrant embryonic

axes: Effects on the biomass characteristics of

resulting plants





Kioko JI Towards the cryopreservation of the germplasm

of Theobroma Cacao L., a recalcitrant-seeded

species of high economic importance in West

Africa




Mgcoyi BW & Coetzee JCGrowth and fruiting of the tree oyster mushroom,

Pleurotus ostreatus, on three leaf waste

substrates from the Western Cape Province,

South Africa





Mniki PClimate change adaptation strategies directed

at sustaining rural local economies in South

Africa





Mniki PEconomic valuation of co-managed protected

areas: The case of Silika Game Reserve

7th International Wildlife Ranching Symposium,

Kimberley, 10-14 October 2011

Muzeza DThe impact of institutions of governance on

communities’ livelihoods and sustainable

conservation in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier

Park: The study of Makuleke and Sengwe

communities





Ndlovu TComparison of diagnostic tools for the rapid

identification of coliforms from river water




North JJ, Ndakidemi PA & Laubscher CPThe potential of developing an in-vitro method

for propagating Strelitziaceae





Ntwampe SKOFarmer-to-pharma: The role of membrane

bioreactors in the production of nutraceuticals





Nxawe S, Ndakidemi PA & Laubscher CPChlorophyll pigmentation, photosynthetic

parameters and tissues of flavonoid and

anthocyanins in Ornithogalum longibracteatum

L. as affected by varying temperatures in

hydroponics solution





Olujimi OO, Fatoki OS & Odendaal JPOccurrence and removal of heavy metals (As,

Cd, Hg and Zn) in wastewater treatment plants

from Cape Town and Stellenbosch, South Africa





Olujimi OO, Fatoki OS & Odendaal JPRemoval efficiency of endocrine-disrupting

chemicals from selected wastewater treatment

plants in Cape Town





Schoeman JThe air quality perceptions of the residents of

Bayview, Mossel Bay





Schutte De WIn search of a community development theory




Schutte De WTesting new data collection technology to

assist with unlocking sensitive information – a

collaborative pilot study with FARR

60th British Sociological Association (BSA)

Annual Conference

London, 6-8 April 2011

Schutte De WUnintended consequences: A conceptual revisit

from a social research perspective

Workshop on Unintended Consequences – The

75th Jubilee of a Sociological Idea

Gdansk, Poland, 9-10 May 2011

Schutte De WUsing the Qbee to assist with unlocking sensitive

information





Shete E, Mkiswa L, Buckley M & Krügel MUltraviolet-C inactive microorganisms in full

cream milk and skimmed milk




Slabber MY, Snyman RG & Odendaal JPAccumulation and toxicity of selected metals in

the feral oyster Striostrea margaritacea on the

South African south-western coast





Van Wyk JA model for training food technologists focusing

on bridging the gap between academia and

industry

2nd ISEKI International Food Conference

Milan, Italy, 31 August - 3 September 2011

Conference posters

Daso AP, Fatoki OS, Odendaal JP, Olujimi OO & Opeolu BOLevels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers

(PBDEs) and 2,2’, 4,4’, 5,5’- hexabromobiphenyl

(BB153) in surface water and bottom sediment

of the Diep River, Cape Town

Society of Environmental Toxicology and

chemistry (SETAC) North America 32nd Annual

Meeting: Navigating Environmental Challenges:

Historical Lessons Guiding Future Directions

Boston, MA, 13-17 November 2011

Diedericks CF & Jideani VAPotential of bambara groundnut (Vigna

subterranea (L.) Verdc.) starch and non-starch

polysaccharides as new food ingredients

CPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research

Excellence


Fredericks IN, Du Toit M, Ellis LP & Krügel MUltraviolet-C inactive microorganisms in red and

white grape juices and wines




Geduld C, Toefy R & Sparks CThe influence of size of the mussel Mytilus

galloprovincialis on the uptake of trace metals

South African Marine Science Symposium

(SAMSS)

Grahamstown, 4-7 April 2011

Hamuel JD, Ndakidemi PA, Human IS & Benadé SAntioxidant, antimicrobial and antiverotoxic

potentials of extracts of Curtisia dentate


Anniversary Meeting


Jordaan M & Jideani V

‘Acha’, A rediscovered lost crop of Africa with a

potential for low-glycemic food products


Excellence



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Kabwit RY, Jacobs A, Báthori NB & Nassimbeni LRInclusion compounds of 1,1’- binaphthly-2,2’-

dicarboxylic acid selected amines


Excellence


Lambrechts AA, Human IS & Lues JFR

Low-pressure foam cleaning compared to

conventional cleaning for removal of bacteria

from surfaces associated with convenience food

International Association for Food Protection

2011

Milwaukee, WI, 31 July-3 August 2011

Laubscher CP & Ndakidemi PAEvaluating farmers’ perspectives and practices

on the protection and sustainable harvesting

of Red Data Proteceae species of the Agulhas

Plain on the African continent





Lobo-Petersen JLF, Sparks C & Goodman M

Productivity and nutritional value of the rotifer

Brachionus plicatilis fed five microalgal diets


(SAMSS)


Murevanhema Y & Jideani VAPotential of bambara groundnut (Vigna

subterranea (L.) Verdc.) milk as a probiotic

beverage


Excellence


Sayed A, Jacobs A, Nassimbeni LR & Weber E

Resolution of 1,1’ binaphthyl-2,2’ dicarboxylic

acid with quinine: Structure of the intermediate

(S)-1,1’-binaphthyl-2,2’-dicarboxylate dihydrate

diastereomeric salt


Excellence


Sebogisi BK, Jacobs A, Báthori NB & Nassimbeni LRStructures of quininium (L)-malate and quininium

(D)-malate – A subtle discrimination


Excellence


Shete E, Mkiswa L, Buckley M & Krügel MUltraviolet-C to inactivate microorganisms in full

cream and skimmed milk




Schroeder C, Toefy R & Sparks CThe influence of sex on the uptake of trace

metals in Mytilus galloprovincialis


(SAMSS)


Sparks C, Snyman R & Odendaal JHeavy metal concentration in Mytilus

galloprovincialis along the west coast of the

Cape Peninsula


(SAMSS)


Silwana N, Jacobs A, Nassimbeni LR & Báthori NBSelectivity of amides by host-guest inclusion


Excellence


Van Wyk JA model for training food technologists focusing

on bridging the gap between academia and

industry


Excellence


Conference proceedings

Mlatho JSP & McPherson MExperimental performance of solar receivers

designed to use oil as a heat transfer fluid

Rauch S, Morrison GM & Monzón A (eds)

Proceedings of the 30th Biennial International

Solar Energy Society (ISES) Solar World

Congress, Kassel, Germany, 28 August-2

September 2011

Kassel, Germany: ISES International Solar

Energy Society, 2011, pp 210-222

ISBN 978-3-9814659-0-7

Journal articles (DHET subsidised)

Adebayo BK, Ayejuyo S, Okoro HK & Ximba BJSpectrophotometric determination of iron (III)

in tap water using 8-hydoxyquinoline as a

chromogenic reagent

African Journal of Biotechnology, 10(71):16051-

16057, 2011

Ayanda OS & Akinsoji OSBiological wastewater treatment: Microbiology,

chemistry, and diversity measurement of

ammonia oxidising bacteria

African Journal of Microbiology Research,

5(32):5831-5840, 2011

Báthori NB, Lemmerer A, Venter GA, Bourne

SA, Caira MR

Pharmaceutical co-crystals with isonicotinamide

– vitamin B3, clofibric acid, and diclofenac – and

two isonicotinamide hydrates

Crystal Growth & Design, 11:75-87, 2011

Báthori NB, Nassimbeni LR & Oliver CL

Quininium mandelates – a systematic study of

chiral discrimination in crystals of diastereomeric

salts

Chemical Communications, 47:2670-2672, 2011


Báthori NB & Nassimbeni LR Selectivity of amides by host-guest inclusion

CrystEngComm, 13:7014-7018, 2011

Behardien L, Paulse A, Jackson V, Khan S & Khan WInvestigation into the microbial contamination

in a spring water distribution system, Western

Cape, South Africa

African Journal of Microbiology Research,

5(20):3200-3214, 2011

Daniels CW, Rautenbach F, Mabusela WT,

Valentine AJ & Marnewick JL

Comparative antioxidant-capacity and -content

of leaves, bulbs, roots, flowers and fruit of

Gethyllis multifolia L. Bolus and G. villosa Thunb.

species

South African Journal of Botany, 77:711-717,

2011

Daso AP, Fatoki OS & Odendaal JPDevelopment of analytical procedures for

the simultaneous determination of trio- to

heptabrominated diphenyl ethers and

hexabrominated biphenyl (BB 153) in sediment

samples

Water SA, 37(3):331-338, 2011

Doughari HJ, Ndakidemi PA, Human IS & Benadé SCurtisia dentata: Ethnopharmacological

application

Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 5(9):1606-

1612, 2011

Doughari HJ, Ndakidemi PA, Human IS & Benadé SThe ecology, biology and pathogenesis of

Acinetobacter spp.: An overview

Microbes and Environments, 26(2):101-112,

2011

Doughari HJ, Ndakidemi PA, Human IS & Benadé SVirulence factors and antibiotic susceptibility

among verotoxic non-O157: H7 Escherichia coli

isolates obtained from water and wastewater

samples in Cape Town


14168, 2011

Ehrlich RI, Adams S, Baatjies R, Jeebhay MF

Chronic airflow obstruction and respiratory

symptoms following tuberculosis: A review of

South African studies

International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung

Disease, 15(7):886-891, 2011

Fatoki OS, Ximba BJ & Opeolu BOPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in food

and environmental samples: An overview

Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 20(8a):2012-

2020, 2011

Fredericks IN, Du Toit M & Krügel MEfficacy of ultraviolet radiation as an alternative

technology to inactive microorganisms in grape

juices and wines

Food Microbiology, 28:510-517, 2011

Garraway J, Volbrecht T, Wicht M & Ximba BTransfer of knowledge between university and

work

Teaching in Higher Education, 16(5):529-540,

2011

Hoekstra DT, Volschenk H, Collins M & McMaster LDAn investigation of Clostridium species present

in nutraceutical preparations of Arthrospira

platensis (Spirulina) for human consumption

Journal of Applied Phycology, 23:777-787, 2011

Jacobs A, Nassimbeni LR, Nohako KL, Roman G & Sebogisi BKInclusion of caffeine by a diol host

Journal of Chemical Crystallography, 41:660-

616, 2011

Jacobs A, Nassimbeni LR, Sayed A & Weber E

Resolution of 1‚1´-binaphthyl-2‚2´-dicarboxylic

acid with quinine: Structure of the intermediate

(S)-1,1´-binaphthyl-2,2´-dicarboxylate dihydrate

diastereomeric salt

Journal of Chemical Crystallography, 41:854-

857, 2011

Jacobs A, Nassimbeni LR, Silwana N, Báthori NB & Weber E

Inclusion of 1,4-bis(diphenylhydroxymethyl)

benzene with amides: Structure and selectivity

CrystEngComm, 13:7014-7018, 2011

Jideani IA & Jideani VADevelopments on the cereal grains Digitaria

exilis (acha) and Digitaria iburua (iburu)

Journal of Food Science and Technology –

Mysore, 48(3):251-259, 2011

Magano SR, Nchu F & Eloff JN

In-vitro investigation of the repellent effects of

the essential oil of Lippia javanica on adults of

Hyalomma marginatum rufipes


8975, 2011

Marnewick JL, Rautenbach F, Venter I, Neethling H, Blackhurst DM, Wolmarans P &

Macharia MEffects of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on

oxidative stress and biochemical parameters in

adults at risk for cardiovascular disease

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 133:46-52, 2011

Mei MN, Hugo VI & Green IR

Model route to 5-bromo-3,4-dihydro-4-

hydroxy-7,9,10-trimethoxy-1,3-dimethyl-1H-

naphtho[2,3-c]pyran: A potential precursor to

extended quinines

Synthetic Communications, 41:1348-1356, 2011

Nchu F, Githiori JB, McGaw LJ & Eloff JN

Anthelmintic and cytotoxic activities of

extracts of Markhamia obtusifolia Sprague

(Bignoniaceae)

Veterinary Parasitology, 183(1-2):184-188, 2011

North JJ, Ndakidemi PA & Laubscher CPEffects of various media compositions on the in-

vitro germination and discoloration of immature

embryos of bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

Plant Omics Journal, 4(2):100-113, 2011


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Nxawe S, Ndakidemi PA & Laubscher CPChlorophyll pigmentation and photosynthetic

parameters in Ornithogalum longibracteatum

L. as affected by varying temperatures in

hydroponics solution

International Journal of the Physical Sciences,

6(12):2965-2972, 2011

Okoro HK, Fatoki OS, Adekola FA, Ximba BJ & Snyman RGSources, environmental levels and toxicity of

organotin in marine environment – A review

Asian Journal of Chemistry, 23(2):473-482, 2011

Okoro HK, Fatoki OS, Adekola FA, Ximba BJ, Snyman RG & Opeolu BHuman exposure, biomarkers, and fate of

organotins in the environment

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and

Toxicology, 213:27-54, 2011

Oladele SK & Okoro HKInvestigation of corrosion effect of mild steel on

orange juice


3156, 2011

Olujimi OO, Fatoki OS & Odendaal J Method development for simultaneous

determination of phthalate and eleven priority

phenols as tert-butyldimethylsilyl derivatives in

grab samples from wastewater treatment plants

using GC-MS in Cape Town

Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 20(1):69-77,

2011

Olujimi OO, Fatoki OS, Odendaal J &

Okonkwo OJ

Solid-phase extraction method for the analysis of

eleven phenolic pollutants in water samples

Asian Journal of Chemistry, 23(2):657-662, 2011

Opeolu BO, Bamgbose O, Arowolo TA &

Adetunji M

Utilisation of biomaterials as adsorbents for

heavy metals’ removal from aqueous matrices

Scientific Research and Essays, 5(14):1780-

1787, 2010

Opeolu BO, Bamgbose O & Fatoki OSZinc abatement from simulated and industrial

wastewaters using sugarcane biomass

Water SA, 37(3):313-320, 2011

Opperman M, Marais De W & Benadé AJSAnalysis of omega-3 fatty acid content of South

African fish oil supplements

Cardiovascular Journal of Africa, 22(6):324-329,

2011

Osibanjo O, Daso AP & Gbadebo AM

The impact of industries on surface water quality

of River Ona and River Alaro in Oluyole Industrial

Estate, Ibadan, Nigeria

African Journal of Biotechnology, 10(4):696-702,

2011

Ramon G, Jacobs A, Nassimbeni LR & Yav-Kabwit RInclusion compounds of p-tert-butylcalixarenes:

Structures, kinetics, and selectivity

Crystal Growth & Design, 11:3172-3182, 2011

Shuping LS, Snyman RG, Odendaal JP & Ndakidemi PAAccumulation and distribution of metals in

Bolboschoenus maritimus (Cyperaceae), from a

South African river

Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 216:319-328, 2011

Stofberg RL, Simon CA & Snyman RGEffects of heavy metals on the development and

survival of abalone Haliotis midae larvae

African Journal of Marine Science, 33(2):339-

345, 2011

Van der Meulen NP, Dolley SG, Steyn GF,

Van der Walt TN & Raubenheimer HG

The use of selective volatisation in the

separation of 68Ge from irradiated Ga targets

Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 69:727-731,

2011

Van Wyk J, Witthuhn RC & Britz TJ

Optimisation of vitamin B12 and folate

production by Propionibacterium freudenreichii

strains in kefir

International Dairy Journal, 21:69-74, 2011

Journal articles (not DHET subsidised)

Ayanda OS & Adekola FA

Comparison of some physicochemical

characterisation of columbite and tantalite

samples from different locations in Nigeria

Chemistry for Sustainable Development, 19:243-

247, 2011

Ayanda OS & Adekola FA

A review of niobium-tantalum separation in

hydrometallurgy

Journal of Minerals & Minerals Characterisation

& Engineering, 10(3):245-256, 2011

Ayanda OS, Adekola FA, Baba AA, Fatoki OS & Ximba BJComparative study of the kinetics of dissolution

of laterite in some acidic media

Journal of Minerals & Minerals Characterisation

& Engineering, 10(15):1457-1472, 2011

Fredericks IN, Du Toit M & Krügel MIs UV the answer to combat microbial spoilage?

Wynland: 137-139, October 2011

Postgraduate degrees conferred

DTech: Environmental Health

Daso APThe occurrence of brominated flame retardants

(polybrominated diphenyl ethers and

polybrominated biphenyls) in the Cape Town

environment

Supervisors: Prof OS Fatoki; Prof JP Odendaal

Hamuel JDEffect of stress, antibiotics and phytochemicals

on verotoxic isolates of Acinetobacter

haemolyticus and Escherichia coli obtained from

water and wastewater samples

Supervisors: Prof PA Ndakidemi; Dr IS Human;

Prof S Benadé


MTech: Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition

Septoe NLEffect of fluid substitutions on the total

antioxidant capacity of breads: Comparing the

indigenous herbal teas rooibos and honeybush

with black tea

Supervisors: Ms I Venter; Prof JL Marnewick

MTech: Environmental Health

Africa CWastewater pollution from abattoirs within the

Namaqualand region

Supervisor: Mr B Delcarme

Bronkhorst JPRestructuring the determination of Percentage

Hearing Loss (PHL)

Supervisor: Prof De W Schutte

Lambrechts AAThe efficacy of sanitation on microbiological

hazards in ready-to-eat outlets from selected

primary manufacturers in Gauteng

Supervisors: Dr IS Human; Prof JDR Lues

Wang TDevelopment indicators for the proper

management for the different levels of exposure

to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

generally associated with coke oven workers

– The exposure assessment of gaseous phase

PAHs in coke oven workers

Supervisor: Prof De W Schutte

MTech: Food Technology

Vhangani LNAntioxidant effects of Maillard reaction products

in a lipid-rich food product

Supervisor: Prof J van Wyk

MTech: Horticulture

North JJ cum laude

An investigation into the potential of developing

an in-vitro method for propagating Strelitziaceae

Supervisors: Prof CP Laubscher; Prof P

Ndakidemi

MTech: Nature Conservation

Newman NNThe impact of altered river structure on the

function of selected urban Cape Town rivers

Supervisor: Prof R Snyman; Mr V Harley; Dr E

Day

Postgraduate degrees obtained by staff members

PhDUniversity of the Western Cape

Toefy RExtant benthic Foraminifera from two bays along

the SW coast of South Africa, with a comment on

their use as indicators of pollution

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BUSINESSFaculty of

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

Prof Mzikayise Binza

Dean’s Report

It is apparent that both staff and students

subscribe to the concept of quality output, and

through adhering to this point of departure,

endeavour to make a significant difference.

The focus of the faculty remains on creating

an enabling, empowering and inclusive

research culture. A number of departments

have established research committees in their

respective departments in order to oversee

research at the micro- level, and through

this, heads of departments have accepted

responsibility and accountability at departmental

level.

Nine research flagships have been established

within the faculty, and each has a designated

driver in order to ensure increased output,

as well as focused research projects. These

flagships also focus on combining the activities

of experienced and novice researchers,

resulting in an expansion of research activities

within the faculty.

The existing research department is in the

process of being restructured into a research

unit, as this is deemed to be aligned with the

faculty vision and the institutional Vision 2020.

It is believed that the creation of a focused

research unit will facilitate innovation and

the Faculty of Business supports the

success of each student and staff

member in meeting their academic,

professional and research personal goals.

Growth in research continued during the

course of 2011, and significant milestones

were achieved.

advancement of research. Through this, systems

and processes can be established which will

build capacity, and support staff and students in

enhancing their research output and profiles.

A number of significant achievements were

realised during the course of the year, as can

be seen from the information which follows.

Internally, a number of awards were attained

in-house:

�Researcher of the year: Prof Simeon Davies

�Emerging researcher of the year: Mr Lulamile

Ntonzima

�Supervisor of the year: Prof Kamilla Swart

�Publisher of the year: Prof Kamilla Swart

�Departmental award for research: Department

of Sport Management

A total of 28 master’s and four doctoral degrees

were awarded, which is a significant percentage

of the successful postgraduates at CPUT. The

postgraduate component remains the flagship of

this faculty.

A number of workshops were presented for

both staff and students during the course of

2011, inter alia, assessment of theses and

dissertations, writing for scholarly publishing,

selecting material and planning an article from

a theses, the nature of “doctorateness”, and

various Higher Degrees Committee (HDC)

workshops.

It is thus apparent that research is expanding

within the faculty, and that it is receiving

increased prominence within the hearts and

minds of faculty members. It is a reality that

research is relevant not only within the ambit

of the faculty, but also on a broader front in

terms of the communities which the faculty and

university serve. As such, the faculty endeavours

to ensure that the focus of its research remains

pragmatic and empowering.



Applicant Rands

Duffett T 13 500

Iwu CG 40 000

Mugobo V 40 690

Snyman 20 000

Slabbert A 20 000

Slabbert A 20 000

Wakeham ME 15 000

Total 169 190

Conference funding

Researcher Rands

Allen-Ile COK 13 832

Benedict SOH 13 231

Davies SEH 36 365

Fore S 14 750

Knott BK 17 641

Nanabhay Y 10 221

Rust AA 29 162

Slabbert A 12 735

Taliep MS 10 824

Tengeh RK 13 639

Total 172 400

Industry funding

Researcher Source of funding Rands

Swart K CHEC (Cape Higher Education Consortium)

170 000

NRF funding

Researcher NRF award CPUT commitment Total award

Swart K 276 000 - 276 000


Researcher Rands

Steyn C 23 000

Accounting researchers represent CPUT at annual accountancy conferenceIn June 2011, the Southern African Accounting

Association (SAAA) hosted its largest annual

conference at Fancourt, George where three

of CPUT’s accounting lecturers presented their

research in the field of accountancy. The lecturers,

Aletta Visser, Henrie Benedict and Yolande Smit,

spoke on a variety of accounting-related topics,

ranging from working with architectural enterprises

in the province to utilising effective performance

measures in the agricultural sector.

CPUT’s accountancy departments are venturing

into a new direction with re-curriculation and role

clarification for the two streams with well over 2000

registered students. Management Accounting and

Internal Auditing are headed by Spurge Rudman,

and Financial Accounting and Taxation are headed

by Willem Lotter.

Rudman and his team have successfully

championed accounting research over the last

few years, having invested much-needed time

and resources to customise the subject, Research

Methodology, for third-year students, that assists

them with research output in the MTech: Internal

Auditing. Lotter, who also serves on the SAAA

board as Vice-Chairperson and is Chairperson of

the scientific review panel for the 2011 conference,

says, “We have reached a crossroads in terms of

accounting research and the profession. We try

to maintain relevance in our academic offerings,

therefore becoming producers of research is very

high on our list of priorities. Many more young

researchers are coming on board from years

spent in industry, both as students and academic

staff, which in turn helps some of us who come

from practice-based teaching to transcend these

academic challenges and become published

researchers.”

Visser, one of the department’s first MTech: Cost

and Management Accounting graduates, says it

is a privilege to be participating in a professional

gathering of this nature. “I was one of the first

students to obtain an MTech qualification in

accounting from CPUT at the end of 2009, after

spending years in industry and lecturing. I saw

the need for more researchers and decided to

go for it.” Benedict, who is studying towards his

doctorate in Commerce: Accounting through

Unisa shares his experience: “I attended two

international and one local conference last year,

where I delivered a paper on the non-compliance

of close-corporations in South Africa and received

an award for the best paper presenter, so I can

say that it’s really encouraging to be part of the

change that is taking place in the profession.”

Smit is registered for the Doctor Technologiae:

Internal Auditing at CPUT, and shares her

colleagues’ passion for accounting research: “I’m

looking forward to interacting with my peers and

counterparts locally and from across the globe.”

Sport Management lecturer presents cutting-edge research to Parliament

Championing innovation: Sport Management senior lecturer Brendon Knott says applied research helps establish CPUT as a knowledge resource – for industry and South Africa as a whole

“It’s important that CPUT continues to support

innovative researchers. This firmly establishes

our university as a knowledge resource – not

only for our students, but for industry and our

nation.” So says Brendon Knott, Senior Lecturer

in the Sport Management Department, who

was recently invited to present his research

before the Tourism Portfolio Committee in

SAAA - Willem Lotter (President) with Aletta Visser (Treasurer) on right and Yolande Smit (Secretary) on left

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Parliament. Knott was joined by CPUT colleague

Prof Kamilla Swart of the Centre for Tourism

Research in Africa (CETRA), who also presented

at the Tourism Summit. “Being invited to this

summit helped to raise awareness for CPUT’s

research profile and specifically links us with

applied research that is useful for policy and

decision-makers,” said Knott.

His presentation was based on his current

doctorate, which focuses on the nation-branding

legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ for South

Africa. Undertaken through the University of

Bournemouth in the United Kingdom, the first

part of his fieldwork surveyed 561 international

visitors in Cape Town and Durban during last

year’s World Cup. Knott wanted to find out what

their perceptions of the South African brand

were before they arrived in the country, and

then, having experienced South Africa first-

hand, if and how these perceptions changed.

His findings were quite significant. “Many

visitors did not have clear perceptions before

they came, but now were very positive about

certain aspects, such as the natural beauty

of the country and the friendliness of South

Africans. Most visitors even rated the country as

a safe place to visit; whereas safety was a major

concern prior to the event.”

Knott gave the Committee recommendations

on the use of future mega-events, and smaller

home-grown events which could be used to

leverage the nation-branding impact of the 2010

event for the country. He also highlighted the

need for greater collaboration and co-ordination

between government departments in sharing the

responsibility for nation-branding.

When asked what kind of initiatives and

partnerships his department currently has

with industry, Knott said: “I represented the

department in a few group research projects

(mostly through CETRA) that helped the City

of Cape Town and the Provincial Government

with their preparations for the 2010 FIFA World

Cup™. I also attended the Provincial 2010

Technical Committee meetings leading up to the

event. Apart from this, the Sport Management

Department has strong links with sports

federations, including provincial rugby and

cricket bodies, football associations and other

sport development organisations.”

Sport researcher presents findings at World Cricket Conference

Dr Sharhidd Taliep, who visited the heart of the cricketing action in India, where he presented research relating to the sport

Dr Sharhidd Taliep, a CPUT sport researcher

was lucky enough to get a front row seat to all

the behind-the-scenes action of the 2011 Cricket

World Cup, when he presented two papers at

the 4th World Congress of Science and Medicine

in Cricket in Chandigarh, India in March 2011.

Hosted every four years immediately after the

semi-finals of the tournament, the conference

focuses on the sport medicine industry and

related research topics, and plays host to

experts from across the subcontinent and the

globe.

Involving sport scientists, sport medicine

specialists, orthopaedicians, physiotherapists,

physiologists, academics, administrators

and sport coaches from the major cricket-

playing nations, the congress aims to provide

a knowledge-sharing platform to address key

areas in the prevention and management of

injuries in cricket and the enhancement of

performance.

Dr Taliep, a second-year Sport and Physical

Recreation Studies lecturer, felt very fortunate to

be able to attend the prestigious event. “I was at

the congress during the last two ICC World Cup

games in 2003 and 2007, where I presented

papers on bowling accuracy and batting

techniques. This time around I presented two

papers, one on the effects of playing Sudoku on

batsmen’s mental preparation and another one

on the dwindling figures of South Africa’s black

(African) batsmen.”

In the first paper, Dr Taliep found that the game

of Sudoku had a profound effect on the mental

preparedness of the players, particularly those

that played the game for at least 15 minutes

before batting. He also discovered that the

game increased their swing focus and gave

them prolonged concentration on their batting

technique. In his second paper, he looked at

the ratio of black (African) batsmen, from the

junior teams all the way through to professional

players, and concluded that their decline in

numbers is an area of major concern that

needs further investigation. “It’s a growing

problem, but with further research, I hope to

uncover the reasons behind the decline, be

they socio-economic or lack of opportunities.

Ideally, I’d love to then present my findings to

some of the decision-makers in the cricketing

fraternity.”

Dr Taliep is kept busy by a host of research

projects, including the use of rooibos as an

antioxidant to increase resistance to fatigue

during exercise and the effects of fasting

(during Ramadan) on muscle strength and

cardiovascular performance in rugby players.

He is also collaborating with Cricket South

Africa and UCT on a number of projects. “We

have already published one article with another

in review and we intend publishing three further

articles on data collected on South African High

Performance cricket players”.


FACULTY OF BUSINESSResearch units

Centre for Tourism Research in Africa (CETRA)Prof Kamilla Swart

CETRA’s core functions are to:

�Highlight CPUT’s contribution to tourism and

hospitality teaching and research in Cape

Town, the Western Cape and South Africa

�Facilitate research activities in the tourism,

hospitality, sport and events fields at CPUT

�Bring together university researchers/lecturers

and practitioners (including public sector

institutions) in the Western Cape, in order

to find feasible answers to applied research

questions

�Encourage focused research clusters

incorporating researchers and students from

different CPUT departments and from outside

the university

�Foster research on tourism development and

contact between tourism research centres

and individuals globally

�Provide research facilities for students and

researchers

�Create databases and expand current

databases relating to tourism, hospitality,

sport and events

�Provide facilitation of thesis supervision

Having successfully completed the 2010

FIFA World Cup™ Research Programme for

the City of Cape Town in 2010, Prof Swart

continued with the research in this area linked

to her National Research Foundation grant

(Competitive Support for Unrated Researchers)

by conducting one-year post-studies among

businesses and residents (formal and informal)

in Cape Town. Prof Scarlett Cornelissen, Prof

Urmilla Bob and Prof Kamilla Swart served as

guest editors for a Special Issue of Development

Southern Africa – Sport mega-events and their

legacies: The 2010 FIFA World CupTM.

Prof Swart was appointed as Conference

Director of the Sports and Events Tourism

Exchange (SETE) Exhibition and Conference

that took place 27 to 28 July 2011 at the Cape

Town International Convention Centre. The

conference was organised by Thebe Exhibitions

and Projects Group and supported by South

African Tourism, Sport and Recreation South

Africa and the DTI. The aim of the SETE

Conference was to provide a platform for various

stakeholders, including event organisers,

media, sponsors, sport and tourism marketers,

government officials, tourism authorities, sport

federations, and academics to exchange

information and ideas that contribute to building

and enhancing the sport tourism and event

industries in South Africa.

Several students served as scribes at the

conference. International experts invited

Profs Swart, Preuss and Bob at SETE Conference

Football kit and boots donated by Prof Holger Preuss Footballs donated by Derek Casey

[email protected]

Fieldworkers and support staff from CPUT

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by SETE and hosted by CETRA after the

conference, included:

�Prof Douglas Turco, Associate Professor of

Sport Management at Drexel University

�Mr Derek Casey, CEO of the 2014

Commonwealth Games Bid and CEO of the

World Leisure Congress

�Prof Holger Preuss, a leading sport economist

from the University of Mainz

�Mr Michael Linley, the Managing Director

at BrandCapital International, Melbourne,

Australia

Prof Holger Preuss and Derek Casey made

various donations such as kits, boots and balls

to the Football Foundation of South Africa (FFSA)

after the SETE Conference.

In addition, FFSA in association with CETRA

submitted “The sport development and social

legacy project: The Football Foundation of South

Africa beyond the 2010 FIFA World CupTM” for

the 2010 World Leisure International Innovative

Prize, which received the “Highly Commended”

award.

Prof Swart has been invited as an international

partner of the Sport Business School Finland,

having facilitated fieldwork for international

students from Finland, the USA and Germany at

the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. The Sport Business

School concept was started in HAAGA-HELIA

University of Applied Sciences and Jyväskylä

University of Applied Sciences, Finland. The

concept is to connect in person Sport Business

experts from around the world, and to offer

selected partners an international network of

experts in Sport Business and Sport Business

Schools, research, development and co-

operation during international events, as well as

staff and student exchange opportunities.

Two master’s students, Mr Hilary Bama

and Mrs Frinwei Achu, presented at the

Tourism Educators South Africa (TESA) Mini

Student Conference held at the University

of Johannesburg in September 2011. Their

attendance was sponsored by the Culture, Arts,

Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education

and Training Authority (CATHSSETA).

Human Performance Laboratory (HPL), Department of Sport Management Dr Sacha West

[email protected]

The Human Performance Laboratory’s core

function is to provide a world-class research-

educational service facility for the development

of sport and ergonomic technology innovation.

The HPL’s function is inter-related and can be

divided into four components, namely teaching

and learning, research, exercise testing and

rehabilitation, and community engagement.

The HPL’s research areas are: High

Performance, Development and Transformation

in Sport, Physical Activity in Communities, and

Chronic Disease (specifically HIV/Aids) and

Physical Activity and Quality of Life.

One of the laboratory’s major research projects

for 2011 was a clinical trial, in collaboration

with CPUT’s Oxidative Stress Research Centre,

investigating the effects of rooibos on exercise

performance. The University of Abertay’s School

of Social and Health Sciences in Dundee visited

the laboratory for the second time to continue a

collaborative research project with Prof Davies,

examining head-loading in black African

women. Dr Taliep was also invited to collaborate

with the MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise

Science and Sports Medicine and Cricket

South Africa assessing high performance,

development and transformation in cricket. The

HPL continues to perform physical assessments

on the Emergency Medical Care’s (EMC) first-

year students, and initiated a “Learn to Swim”

programme for the EMC students. A project

between the Cape Cobra’s cricket team and the

HPL was also established to carry out high-

performance testing.



Bricknell L, Fraser J, Goldman G, Kara M, Labuschagne L, Maritz M, McGregor A & Radford APeople management for projectsOosthuizen TFJ & Venter R (eds)Project Management in PerspectiveCape Town: Oxford University Press SA, 2011, pp 305-331ISBN 978-0-19-599314-1

Harvey N & Jere AEarly warning signalsHarvey N (ed.)Turnaround Management and Corporate Renewal: A South African PerspectiveJohannesburg: Wits University Press, 2011, pp 322-326ISBN 978-1-86814-519-5

Jere M & Jere AKonkola copper mineHarvey N (ed.)Turnaround Management and Corporate Renewal: A South African PerspectiveJohannesburg: Wits University Press, 2011, pp 394-399ISBN 978-1-86814-519-5

Knott B, Fyall A & Jones ISouth Africa 2010 leveraging nation brand benefits from the FIFA World Cup™

Garrod B & Fyall A (eds)Contemporary Cases in TourismOxford: Goodfellow, 2011, pp 33-56 ISBN 978-1-906884-53-6

Knott B & Swart KSports marketing in AfricaNufer G & Bühler A (eds)Marketing im Sport: Grundlagen, Trends und internationale Perspektiven des modernen Sportmarketing Kapitel 21Berlin, Germany: Erich Schmidt, 2011, pp 565-588ISBN 978-3-503-12912-6

Knott B & Turco DEvents sponsorship and fundraisingTassiopoulos D (ed.)Events Management: A Developmental and Managerial Approach, 3rd editionCape Town: Juta, 2010, pp 273-290ISBN 978-0-70217-779-8

Steyn BDegisen Is Ve Halka IlIskiler Paradigmalari (Changing business and public relations paradigms)Ç Karakaya Satir (ed.)Halkla Iliskilerden Stratejik Halkla Iliskilere (From Public Relations to Strategic Public Relations)Istanbul, Turkey: Nobel Yayinevi, 2011, pp 1-36ISBN 978-605-133-087-7

Steyn BHalkla Iliskiler Stratejist Rolü (Public relations strategist role)Ç Karakaya Satir (ed.)Halkla Iliskilerden Stratejik Halkla Iliskilere (From Public Relations to Strategic Public Relations)Istanbul, Turkey: Nobel Yayinevi, 2011, pp 119-174ISBN 978-605-133-087-7

Conference papers

Adams AProblem-based learning in a business communication skills classroomResearch Innovation in Teaching and Learning (RITAL) ConferenceCape Town, 13 December 2011

Allen DEffective teaching and research in SA sportResearch Innovation in Teaching and Learning (RITAL) ConferenceCape Town, 13 December 2011

Benedict HAccounting academics’ research needs: Which way forward?South African Accounting Association 2011 International ConferenceGeorge, 26-29 June 2011

Benedict HEnhancing comprehension of accounting education via writing recognition technology and social networksThe 2011 Las Vegas International Academic ConferenceLas Vegas, NV, 10-12 October 2011

Benedict HThe secondary-tertiary gap: Situational analysis of education and research in South AfricaCPUT Faculty of Business Best Practices Seminar 2011Cape Town, 25 November 2011

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Benedict HThe use of IT towards conducting researches in an environmentally-friendly manner: An exploratory approachResearch Innovation in Teaching and Learning (RITAL) ConferenceCape Town, 13 December 2011

Bester M & Scholtz DCurriculum mapping as a possible technology-enhanced curriculum review approachFourth Annual South African Technology Network Conference: Curriculum Transformation at Universities of Technology: Towards the Development of New Generation UniversitiesBloemfontein, 27-29 November 2011

Binza MSThe South Africa we could win: Are the law and work culture constraints or enablers to responsive and responsible democratic developmental local government?Second International Conference on Local GovernmentDurban, 26-28 October 2011

Bray N & Williams SDid we create an enabling learning environment for our disabled students? Lecturers’ reflectionResearch Innovation in Teaching and Learning (RITAL) ConferenceCape Town, 13 December 2011

Chichava H & Warden SThe M-Loyalty projectResearch Innovation in Teaching and Learning (RITAL) ConferenceCape Town, 13 December 2011

Davies SEHPhysical performance attributes of male and female emergency care practitioners: Implications for simulated extraction of a patient trapped in a light motor vehicle accidentInternational Conference on Health Care Systems, Ergonomics and Patient SafetyOviedo, Spain, 22-24 June 2011

Hendrickse RTheoeretical overview of governance and sustainability arrangements of NGOs: Lessons for the South African NGO sector 7th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social SustainabilityHamilton, New Zealand, 5-7 January 2011

Hollis-Turner SDiversity and employability challenges in office management & technology profession practicesResearch Innovation in Teaching and Learning (RITAL) ConferenceCape Town, 13 December 2011

Kalula MExamining consequences of HIV/Aids on pensioner life within selected areas of South AfricaSouth African Sociological Association (SASA) CongressEast London, 13-16 June 2010

Kalula MThe global economic crisis and impacts on pensioners within selected areas of South Africa: Emerging evidence and possible policy responsesDevelopment Policy Research Unit Conference: The Global Economic Crisis and South Africa:

Lessons in Long-Run Economic Growth and DevelopmentJohannesburg, 27-29 October 2010

Kalula MInvestigating the use of the Child Support Grant in selected households of the Cape MetropoleSouth African Sociological Association (SASA) CongressPretoria, 10-13 July 2011

Kalula MStrategies to fight corruption in the public sector of the Democratic Republic of CongoSouth African Sociological Association (SASA) CongressPretoria, 10-13 July 2011

Knott BSport as a destination branding platform beyond mega-eventsSport Events and Tourism ExchangeCape Town, 27-28 July 2011

Knott BThe nation-branding legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and implications for future sport tourism eventsTourism SummitCape Town 1 March 2011

Knott B, Fyall A & Jones IThe role of sport mega-events in nation-branding: The case of South Africa and the 2010 FIFA World Cup™

The 19th Conference of the European Association for Sport Management (EASM)Madrid, Spain, 7-10 September 2011

Leach NPre-emptive formative computer-based assessments (CBAs): A tool to benefit learning and enhance teachingResearch Innovation in Teaching and Learning (RITAL) ConferenceCape Town, 13 December 2011

Nanabhay Y & Ballard HHMaintaining and enhancing good governance: Lessons from the South African arms deal2011 International Symposium on Ethical Leadership: Issues, Challenges and OpportunitiesChengdu, China, 22-24 October 2011

Odendaal BIs the Employment Equity Act (EEA) still valid?International Business Management ConferenceDurban, 28-29 September 2011

Rust AAChallenges of alumni associations at universities: Income from alumni (donations and bequests) at South African universitiesProceedings of the 13th Annual International Global Business and Technology Association ConferenceIstanbul, Turkey, 12-16 July 2011

Scholtz DThe National Benchmark Tests: Lecturers’ perceptions and responsesHigher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA)Port Elizabeth, 30 November-2 December 2011


Smit YRationale for the development of architecture model to effectively manage risk in SMEs in the Western Cape regionSouth African Accounting Association (SAAA) International ConferenceGeorge, South Africa, 26-29 June 2011

Taliep MSThe effects of playing a game of Sudoku on mental preparation in cricket batsmen4th World Congress of Science and Medicine in CricketChandigarh, India, 31 March-1 April 2011

Taliep MS, Gamieldien R & West SWhere are South Africa’s black African batsmen?4th World Congress of Science and Medicine in CricketChandigarh, India, 31 March-1 April 2011

Veeran PThe challenges of globalisation on public human resource management policies and proceduresProceedings of the 2nd International Business Management ConferenceDurban, 28-29 September 2011

Visser AThe utilisation of effective performance measure in the emerging international agricultural environmentSouth African Accounting Association (SAAA) International ConferenceGeorge, South Africa, 26-29 June 2011

Wessels RG & Binza MSTeaching public administration in 21st century South AfricaASSADPAM (Association of Southern

African Schools and Departments of Public Administration and Management) ConferenceCape Town, 5-7 September 2011

Winberg C, Barnes V, Ncube K, Stofberg C & Tshinu SGraduates’ experiences in interdisciplinary research studies3rd Biennial Postgraduate Supervision ConferenceStellenbosch, 18-21 April 2011

Conference posters

Achu F, Swart K, Knott B & Ntloko NThe African legacy of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM: Pre-and post-event perceptions of resident African immigrants in Cape TownCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Bama H, Swart K, Knott B & Ntloko NResidents’ perceptions of the socio-economic impacts of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM: Pre-and post-event comparisons in a Cape Town suburbCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research Excellence Cape Town, 2 December 2011

Benedict HA profile of accounting educators in the eastern Free State: A surveyCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Benedict HResearch capacity-building needs in the accounting academiaCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Davies SEHHealth care corporations: Reconciling profit-making prerogatives with moral obligations in a global economyCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Haydam N, Slabbert A & Uken EFrom quantum physics to quantum marketing research practice – A monistic viewProceedings of the 32nd SAMRA (Southern African Marketing Research Association) ConferenceVanderbijlpark, 1-3 June 2011

Iwu CMaking a case for teaching and learning: can used books assist?Proceedings of the 2nd International Business Management ConferenceDurban, 28-29 September 2011

Kalitanyi V & Visser KAfrican immigrant entrepreneurs: Job takers or job creators?CPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Matsoso MPerformance measures in supply chain managementCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Steyn CRole identity and burnout in client service environmentsCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Taliep MSThe effects of playing a game of Sudoku on mental preparation and performance of cricket batsmenCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Taliep MS, Gamieldien R & West SJAn analysis of the performance of black African junior provincial cricket batsmenCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Visagie CM & Steyn COrganisational commitment and employee attitudes towards planned organisational change: An exploratory investigation within a South African telecommunications companyCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

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West SQuality of life in individuals living with HIV/Aids in South Africa 5th South African Aids ConferenceDurban, 7-10 June 2011

Zhou Y, Steenkamp P & Haydam NThe effectiveness of marathon sponsorship as an enabler of brand extensionCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011


Davies SEHEconomic and health consequences when sport research is premised on inductive approaches: The case of the ‘free ride hypothesis’ for developing countries and African femalesKritikos V & Papanikos G (eds)Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Sport: Economics, Management, Marketing and Social Aspects, Athens, Greece, 11-14 July 2011Athens, Greece: Athens Institute for Education and Research, 2011, 19pp electronicISBN 978-960-9549-17-2

Davies SEHHealth care corporations: Reconciling profit making prerogatives with normal obligations in an economically disparate world Boutioli Z & Papanikos G (eds)Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Health Economics, Management & Policy, Athens, Greece, 27-30 June 2011Athens, Greece: Athens Institute for Education and Research, 2011, 14pp electronicISBN 978-960-9549-13-4

Davies SEHPhysical performance attributes of male and female emergency care practitioners: Implications for simulated extraction of a patient trapped in a light motor vehicle accidentAlbolino S, Bagnara S, Bellandi T, Lianeza J, Rosal G & Tartagalia R (eds)International Conference: Health Care Systems, Ergonomics and Patient Safety, Oviedo, Spain, 22-24 June 2011Leiden, the Netherlands: CRC Press/Balkema, 2011, pp 127-128ISBN 978-0-415-68413-2

Davies SEH, LIoyd R, Parr B & Cooke CThe perception of pain and discomfort during load carriage on the head and back in Xhosa femalesGobel M, Christie CJ, Zschernack S, Todd AI & Mattison M (eds)Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium of Human Factors in Organisational Design and Management (ODAM) Conference, Grahamstown, South Africa, 4-6 April 2011Santa Monica, CA: IEA Press, 2011, Volume 2, pp 423-428ISBN 0-9768143-4-X

Draper DWater management practices in selected Cape Town hotelsSouthern African Institute of Management Scientists (SAIMS) 23rd Annual National

Conference, Durban, 11-14 September 2011Durban: University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2011, 25pp electronicISBN 978-1-86840-723-1

Fore SIdentifying quality improvement opportunities in a manufacturing enterpriseSzu Hui NG, Roger JIAO & Min XIE (eds)IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), Singapore, 6-9 December 2011Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, 2011, pp 1354-1358ISBN 978-1-4577-0739-1

Jowah LCritical project administrator functions: A survey of required competencies for effective project administrationProceedings of the 4th International Conference of Engineering & Business Education and 1st SAFRI Journey to Excellence Conference, Cape Town, 20-23 November 2011Cape Town: Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011, pp 39-46ISBN 978-0620-52121-5

Knott B, Fyall A & Jones IThe national-branding legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup TM for South AfricaAlvarez MD, Genç CA, Hatipoglu B, Salman D & Ünalan D (eds)Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management, Istanbul, Turkey, 19-24 June 2011Istanbul, Turkey: Bogaziçi University, 2011, pp 242-247ISBN 978-975-518-329-9

Ngabonziza G & Fore SThe role of project management education in enhancing self-employment: Students’ perceptionsProceedings of the 4th International Conference of Engineering & Business Education and 1st SAFRI Journey to Excellence Conference, Cape Town, 20-23 November 2011Cape Town: Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011, pp 21-31ISBN 978-0620-52121-5

Slabbert AD & Ukpere WIPoverty as a transient reality in a globalised world: An economic choiceAntoncic B (ed.)ABSRC 2011 – Advances in Business-Related Scientific Research Conference, Venice, Italy, 1-3 June 2011Koper, Slovenia: Edukator, 2011, pp 858-868ISBN 978-961-92917-1-9


Behari-Leak K & Williams SCrossing the threshold from discipline expert to discipline practitionerAlternation: International Journal for the Study of Southern African Literature and Languages, 18(1):4-27, 2011

Cornelissen S, Bob U & Swart KTowards redefining the concept of legacy in relation to sport mega-events: Insights from the 2010 FIFA World Cup™

Development Southern Africa, 28(3):307-318, 2011

Duffett RGEmployment equity issues in the Cape Town advertising industry: A black economic empowerment perspectiveCape Peninsula University of Technology Research Report 201142

African Journal of Business Management, 5(15):6271-6286, 2011

Fore S & Mudavanhu TApplication of RCM for a chipping and sawing millJournal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(2):204-226, 2011

George K & Binza MSThe role of traditional leadership in promoting governance and development in rural South Africa: A case study of the Mgwalana Traditional AuthorityJournal of Public Administration, 46(2):947-962, 2011

Jordaan C & Ukpere WISouth African Industrial Conciliation Act of 1924 and current affirmative action: An analysis of labour economic historyAfrican Journal of Business Management, 5(4):1093-1101, 2011

Kaisara G & Pather SThe e-government evaluation challenge: A South African Batho Pele-aligned quality approachGovernment Information Quarterly, 28:211-221, 2011

Lloyd R, Parr B, Davies SEH & Cooke CA kinetic comparison of back-loading and head-loading in Xhosa womenErgonomics, 54(4):380-391, 2011

Mohsam F & Van Brakel PAInformation and knowledge sharing trends of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Western Cape, South Africa

South African Journal of Information Management, 13(1), 10pp electronic, 2011

Momo AM & Ukpere WIThe economic and logistic benefits of online business registration for Congolese immigrants in Cape TownAfrican Journal of Business Management, 5(14):5994-6004, 2011

Mpiana KThe perceptions that Grade Twelve learners have about sexual violence against girls in the school contextAfrican Journal of Business Management, 5(23):9992-9997, 2011

Mugobo VV & Ukpere WIIs country branding a panacea or poison?African Journal of Business Management, 5(20):8248-8255, 2011

Ngxubaza V & Hendrickse RCommunity participation in rural development: The case of Mbashe Local MunicipalityAdministratio Publica, 19(3):209-223, 2011

Rust AA & Gabriels CECSpirituality in the workplace: Awareness of the human resources functionAfrican Journal of Business Management, 5(4):1353-1364, 2011

Slabbert A & Ukpere WIA comparative analysis of the Chinese and South African work ethicInternational Journal of Social Economics, 38(8):734-741, 2011

Slabbert A & Ukpere WIPoverty as a transient reality in a globalised world: An economic choiceInternational Journal of Social Economics, 38(10):858-865, 2011

Swart K, Bob U, Knott B & Salie MA sport and sociocultural legacy beyond 2010: A case study of the Football Foundation of South AfricaDevelopment Southern Africa, 28(3):415-428, 2011

Taliep MS, Gamieldien R & West SJAn analysis of the performance of Black African junior provincial cricket batsmenSouth African Journal of Sport Medicine (SAJSM), 23(3):90-94, 2011

Ukandu NE & Ukpere WIStrategies to improve the level of employee motivation in the fast food outlets in Cape TownAfrican Journal of Business Management, 5(28):11528-11531, 2011

Van der Westhuizen J & Swart KBread or circuses? The 2010 World Cup and South Africa’s quest for marketing powerInternational Journal of the History of Sport, 28(1):168-180, 2011

Veeran PThe impact of globalisation on human resource management policies and procedures in the South African public serviceJournal of Public Administration, 46(3):1086-1099, 2011

Visagie CM & Steyn COrganisational commitment and responses to planned organisational change: An exploratory studySouthern African Business Review, 15(3):98-121, 2011

Winberg C, Barnes V, Ncube K & Tshinu SPostgraduate students’ experiences in interdisciplinary research studiesSouth African Journal of Higher Education, 25(5):1003-1020, 2011

Witbooi M, Cupido C & Ukpere WISuccess factors of entrepreneurial activity in the Overberg region of Western Cape, South AfricaAfrican Journal of Business Management, 5(5):1936-1941, 2011


Binza MSBook review of Carlos Santiso’s The Political Economy of Government Auditing: Financial Governance and the Rule of Law in Latin America and BeyondSouth African Journal for Political Science and Public Administration, 30(3):107-109, 2011 Hendrickse RTheoretical overview of governance and sustainability arrangements of NGOs: Lessons for the South African NGO sectorInternational Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability, 7(1):151-165, 2011

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Iwu CGKulula.com, South Africa – A case studyEmerging Markets Case Studies Collection, 10.1108/20450621111124433, 2011

Iwu CG & Adeola GTLeadership effectiveness, truth commissions and democratisation in AfricaJournal of Social and Development Sciences, 2(3):121-130, 2011

Iwu CG & Xesha DUsed bookstore as a vehicle for improved learning and development: The case of a South African tertiary institutionJournal of Education and Vocational Research, 1(3):87-95, June 2011

Kalula MBook review: Data collection and analysisAfrican Journal of Business Management, 4(25):2, October 2011

Tengeh RK, Ballard H & Slabbert AA framework for acquiring the resources vital for the start-up of a business in South Africa: An African immigrant’s perspectiveEuropean Journal of Social Sciences, 23(3):362-381, 2011


DTech: Human Resource Management

Dale GJPredicting learner performance in the clothing industrySupervisor: Prof HH Ballard

DTech: Public Management

Tengeh RKA business framework for the effective start-up and operation of African immigrant-owned businesses in the Cape metropolitan area, South AfricaSupervisors: Prof HH Ballard; Prof A Slabbert

DTech: Tourism and Hospitality Management

Mnguni METowards the development of sustainable education and employment opportunities in the hospitality industry through an authentic homestead experience: A case study of Shobeni, KwaZulu-NatalSupervisor: Dr BR Mngomezulu

MTech: Business Administration

Cloete GENAn assessment of factors influencing the academic resilience of trainees in entrepreneurial training programmes: Case of the new venture creation programme in the Saldanha municipal area, West Coast region, South AfricaSupervisor: Prof HH Ballard

Momo AMThe benefits of online company registration for Congolese immigrantsSupervisor: Prof WI Ukpere

Pastor LV cum laudeThe relationship between organisational citizenship behaviour and perceptions of organisational justice at a selected automotive

component manufacturer in the Western CapeSupervisor: Dr C Steyn

Ten Velthuis SMEmotional intelligence in successful accounting studentsSupervisor: Prof C Winberg

Ukandu NEThe causes of low employee motivation within Cape Town’s fast food industrySupervisor: Prof WI Ukpere

MTech: Business Administration in Project Management

Ngabonziza GThe role of tertiary education in promoting self-employment: A study of project management students at a South African university of technologySupervisor: Mr S Fore

MTech: Business Information Systems

Mosham FContribution of knowledge management to competitive advantage in small and medium enterprisesSupervisor: Prof PA van Brakel

Suze HThe crossover point between keyword-rich website text and spamdexingSupervisor: Prof M Weideman

Thompson KJAligning ICT with South African Parliament’s oversight and participatory functions: A case studySupervisors: Dr Z Mitrovic; Ms C Uys

MTech: Cost and Management Accounting

Bousaga EMSupply chain management in non-franchise SMME retail shops in the clothing industrySupervisor: Prof JA Watkins

MTech: Human Resource Management

Florence TMMulti-skilling at a provincial training institute: Post-training evaluationSupervisor: Prof AA Rust

James PMThe wellbeing of workers in the construction industry: A model for employment assistanceSupervisor: Prof AA Rust

Koketso LPerceived challenges to talent management in the public service: A case study of the local government municipalitySupervisor: Prof AA Rust

Posholi MRAn examination of factors affecting career advancement of women into senior positions in selected parastatals in LesothoSupervisors: Mr S Mgudlwa; Prof COK Allen-lle

Shikongo JNStaff attraction and retention: A model for a Namibian state departmentSupervisor: Prof AA Rust

MTech: Marketing

Bailey JFCustomer buying behaviour at selected petroleum shops in Cape TownSupervisors: Mr KA Heslop; Prof A Slabbert


Keevy MConsumer perceptions of service quality of large clothing retailers in the Cape metropolitan areaSupervisors: Ms D Bell; Mr R Duffett

MTech: Public Management

Clark TRThe impact of employment equity legislation on land reform delivery within the Provincial Land Reform Office of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform in the Western CapeSupervisor: Prof IW Ferreira

Cristovao XFA survey on the influence of crime on a sub-economic suburb in the Cape metropoleSupervisor: Dr R Hendrickse

Lusamba Kazadi MPublic perceptions of the impact of the global financial crisis on the South African economySupervisor: Prof A Slabbert

Mack ZLA critical analysis of the suitability of a National Health insurance scheme in South AfricaSupervisor: Prof HH Ballard

Masha SEPublic-private partnership projects in the construction of public schools in South Africa: A case study of the greater-Sehkukhune district municipality in LimpopoSupervisor: Dr R Hendrickse

Overmeyer WKGrowth, development and performance as effective strategies for local economic development within the City of Cape TownSupervisors: Dr S Cronjé; Prof HH Ballard

MTech: Tourism and Hospitality Management

Achu FNAfrican immigrants’ perceptions of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM and the associated African legacy: A case study of Cape TownSupervisors: Prof K Swart

Bama HKNResidents’ perceptions of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM: A case study of a suburb in Cape TownSupervisors: Prof K Swart

Bamporiki ASThe impact of internal communication on the guest satisfaction in the hospitality establishments in Cape TownSupervisor: Prof A Bytheway

Hattingh CGThe economic impact of special events: A case study of the Cape Town Mother City Queer Project (MCQP)Supervisors: Prof JP Spencer; Ms E Venske

Joubert MIAn evaluation of the service quality expectations of visitors to wine cellars in the rural district of Wellington, Western Cape, South AfricaSupervisor: Prof IW Farreira

Keating KMMentorship of hospitality management students during work-integrated learningSupervisors: Ms R Voigt

Lamont AJAn investigation into the ABSA Klein Karoo

National Arts Festival as a vehicle for sustainable tourismSupervisors: Prof IW Ferreira; Prof JP Spencer

Musavengane RResponsible tourism practices in the South African hotel industry: The case of Cape TownSupervisors: Ms N Reynish; Prof JN Steyn

Mutsago TWThe impact of visitor diversity on the service quality of restaurants in the V&A Waterfront, Cape TownSupervisor: Prof HH Ballard

Mxunyelwa SSocio-cultural impacts of sport event tourism on selected local communities in East London, with specific reference to the SpecSavers Ironman South Africa TriathlonSupervisors: Prof IW Ferreira; Mr S Ohloff

Nel CGTourism development in Wellington: Problems, perceptions and strategiesSupervisors: Dr M Wakeham; Prof J Steyn; Mr S Ohlhoff


MBAManagement College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)Jooste WACustomer loyalty in the Cape Metropole: A family business perspective

MSocScUniversity of Fort HareMarawu SForeign direct investment in South Africa: The case of the East London industrial development zone

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EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Faculty of

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Prof Thobeka Mda

Dean’s Report

Teacher education forms a central strategy for

advancing these goals. With its campuses in

different geographical areas, the faculty is well

placed to lead in research, development and

networking activities in teacher education that

address current contextual challenges and

capacity building and knowledge exchange.

The faculty continues to make a significant

contribution to teacher provision in the Western

Cape as it is the biggest provider of teachers.

The curriculum changes in public schools

have led to major curricula revision in the BEd

programme in the faculty.

There has been an increased interest in research

into teacher education issues in the faculty. Key

areas of research include: teacher education

and the context of schooling, good practice

strategies and quality in teacher education,

digital storytelling, early childhood education

and guided reflection as a methodological tool

for teacher education. The faculty’s multi-grade

research project has extended its work into

Botswana and Namibia with regard to the training

of teachers and the development of a model of

multi-grade teaching for practising teachers in

rural schools. Integral to all the research projects

is the exploration of the interplay between initial

training and teacher performance.

The faculty strives in both its practice and

research to address the important issue

of quality in teacher education. The crisis

in the public education system with the

low literacy and numeracy rates in primary

schools raises significant questions

about what makes for effective teachers.

In this regard, some of the key issues

that need deeper engagement are what

forms of initial training create effective

teachers, what role CPD programmes

play in enhancing teacher performance,

how teachers are assessed and held

accountable, and how the national

education landscape and international

policy impact on teachers and providers of

training. It is in this context, that the faculty

is proud to announce that it has been

successful in the bid for the NRF Research

Chair in Teacher Education. The faulty is

optimistic that the research culture would

be strengthened with increased research

activities, more postgraduate students

completing their degrees, and an increase

in the publication rate. Most importantly,

we envisage a greater contribution to

improving the quality of education in South

Africa, a critical imperative in light of the

current “crisis of quality”.

our country faces key educational

challenges that are pertinent to the

global south. there is a need to provide

an educational system that reflects the

goals of human rights and economic and

social development in a context of cultural

and linguistic diversity, where urban-rural

differences and historical inequalities pose

particular challenges.



Applicant Rands

November I 22 000

Sadeck MA 50 000

Sosibo ZC 17 500

Van der Merwe MA 40 740

Total 130 240

Conference funding

Researcher Rands

Anker J 28 343

Chigona A 25 627

Condy J 16 375

Koopman O 15 882

Makoelle TM 11 054

Moodley CG 20 862

November I 20 140

Pather S 19 534

Sadeck M 17 000

Van As A 13 416

Total 188 233

NRF funding

Researcher NRF award

CPUT commitment

Total award

Bosman V 150 000 100 000 250 000

Chetty R 101 204 - 101 204

Chetty R 40 000 - 40 000

Dos Reis K 200 000 200 000 400 000

Koopman O 200 000 200 000 400 000

Mc Auliffe S 200 000 200 000 400 000

Robinson M 46 000 14 000 60 000

Robinson M 40 000 - 40 000

Shaik N 200 000 200 000 400 000

Total 2 091 204


Researcher Rands

Basadien S 49 000

Condy J 40 000

Kronenberg C 30 800

Total 119 800


Associate ProfessorJanet Condy

ProfessorRajendra Chetty

Specialised Foundation Phase teaching research project takes off

CPUT’s Education Faculty is daring to go where few

other universities of technology go, by being part

of a specialised research programme looking at

Foundation Phase teaching methods. The research

programme places emphasis on mathematics

and languages, as well as its distinctive focus on

teaching in African languages, for Foundation

Phase (FP) teaching, which focuses on learners

between Grades R to 3, and gives students an

opportunity to excel because they are taught in their

home language.

The much-needed programme, launched in 2011,

will run for three years, and enjoys the support

of the European Union, Department of Higher

Education and Training and the Department of

Basic Education. Education lecturer and researcher

Nici Rousseau says the two main objectives are to

increase the number of graduates who specialise

as FP teachers, particularly African language

teachers, and to increase the number of public

universities that offer similar programmes.

“The project gives us as academics an opportunity

to polish up the grey areas of FP teaching, thereby

giving learners a fair chance at understanding what

they are taught,” says Rousseau. She also says FP

teaching is well on its way to becoming an attractive

career choice for matriculants through the bursary

programme, which forms part of the EU-supported

project, targeting around 200 high-achieving African

language school leavers.

Dean Prof Maureen Robinson said the FP

programme is the jewel in the CPUT Education

Faculty’s crown. “CPUT is positioned at the forefront

of Foundation Phase teaching, as it is the only

university of technology with a stand-alone project

for this niche,” she noted. “This national project

not only promotes the work that we are doing with

our students and researchers, but it gives the

FP educators a voice and necessary visibility to

address the daily challenges in the classroom.”

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Abrahams I & Braund M (eds)Performing Science: Teaching Chemistry, Physics and Biology through DramaLondon: Continuum International, 2011ISBN 978-1-44116-071-3

Braund MTransitions in learning science: Problems and opportunitiesHollins M (ed.)ASE Guide to Secondary Science EducationHatfield, UK: The Association for Science Education, 2011, pp 31-38ISBN 978-0-86357-428-3

Braund M & Schofield KPoints of transferHarlen W (ed.)ASE Guide to Primary Science EducationHatfield, UK: The Association for Science Education, 2011, pp 149-156ISBN 978-0-86357-427-6

Scholtz Z & Chehore TThe contribution of a community of practice to quality learning in career-oriented postgraduate educationCourtney N, Frick L & Nygaard C (eds)Postgraduate Education – Form and FunctionFarringdon, UK: Libri Publishing, 2011, pp 91-107ISBN 978-1-907471-26-1

Conference papers

Adendorff S & Moodley TThe role of the curriculum advisor in intermediate and senior phase mathematics: Teachers’ experiencesEducation Association of South Africa (EASA) ConferenceJohannesburg, 10-13 January 2011

Anker JThe world of the hacker and social engineering as metaphor for young adult literatureInternational Research Society for Children’s Literature Congress 2011Brisbane, Australia, 4-8 July 2011

Aronstam SParents’ roles and perceptions of early literacy development in a well-resourced environmentEnglish Academy of Southern Africa International ConferenceCape Town, 7-9 September 2011

Braund M, Hewson PW, Scholtz Z, Sadeck M & Koopman R An analysis of an initial teacher education programme on argumentation: Using the scale immersion model for professional learningInternational Council of Education for Teaching ConferenceGlasgow, Scotland, 11-14 July 2011

Condy J & Chigona ATelling digital stories: Final-year pre-service student teachers’ perceptions of diversity in the classroom in South AfricaEnglish Academy of Southern Africa International ConferenceCape Town, 7-9 September 2011

Condy J, Chigona A, Gachago D & Ivala EUsing digital stories to explore issues of diversity in a pre-service teacher’s classroom7th Pan-African Reading For All Conference: A Reader, the Empowered LeaderGaborone, Botswana, 11-14 July 2011

Fleischmann EShifting the focus to the soft skills of teachersEducation Management Association of South Africa (EMASA) ConferenceBellville, 11-13 March 2011

Gachago D, Ivala E & Chigona AEmerging technologies’ impact on teaching and learningResearch Innovation in Teaching and Learning (RITAL) ConferenceCape Town, 13 December 2011

Gachago D, Ivala E, Chigona A & Condy JDeveloping digital literacy skills through digital storytelling: The case of final-year pre-service student teachers at a university of technology in South Africa6th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Development, Education and TrainingDer es Salaam, Tanzania, 25-27 May 2011

Hill AInto English from beyond: A visual approach to teaching writing in a farm schoolInternational Association for Cognitive Education in South Africa (IACESA)Cape Town, 16-19 February 2011

Hill A & Thraves PChallenging the setwork culture: Sourcing contemporary reading for young peopleEnglish Academy of Southern Africa International ConferenceCape Town, 7-9 September 2011


Ivala EImplementing eLearning at a university of technology in South Africa: A qualitative study6th International Conference on e-LearningOkanagan, Canada, 27-28 June 2011

Ivala E, Gachago D, Condy J & Chigona ADigital storytelling and reflection in higher education: A case of pre-service student teachers at a university of technologyHigher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA)Port Elizabeth, 30 November-2 December 2011

Koeberg JForging a science teacher identityEducation Association of South Africa (EASA) ConferenceJohannesburg, 10-13 January 2011

Koopman OA life of difference: A narrative of my life as a learner, university student and teacher of physical scienceThe 54th World Assembly of the International Council on Education for Teaching: Teachers and Teacher Education: Towards excellence in curriculum, pedagogy and leadershipGlasgow, Scotland, 11-14 July 2011

Makoelle TMExploring classroom teaching practices that are effective in promoting inclusion in South African secondary schoolsDiscourse, Power and Resistance ConferencePlymouth, UK, 13-15 April 2011

Makoelle TMExploring practices contributing to the effectiveness of secondary schools in the Free State provinceResearch Innovation in Teaching and Learning (RITAL) ConferenceCape Town, 13 December 2011

Moodley CG & Phillips JSEmerging adult Further Education and Training (FET) students’ views on the type of services they would want on their campuses4th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2011)Madrid, Spain, 14-16 November 2011

Moodley CG & Phillips JSHIV/Aids related knowledge and behaviour of Further Education and Training college students: Implications for sexual health promotion4th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2011)Madrid, Spain, 14-16 November 2011

Mutemeri J & Chetty R University-school partnerships in South Africa: Enhancing teacher education student learningEducation Association of South Africa (EASA) ConferenceJohannesburg, 10-13 January 2011

Ngmenkpieo FHoDs leadership roles in improving mathematics and science teaching in Cape Town primary schoolsEducation Association of South Africa (EASA) ConferenceJohannesburg, 10-13 January 2011

November I Teaching as a practice of ethical engagement: A quest for social justiceISATT (International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching) 2011 ConferenceBraga, Portugal, 4-8 July 2011

November I & Aronstam STeaching and learning: An attempt to provide scaffolding to students who are required to teach in English but for whom English is not a home languageEducation Association of South Africa (EASA) ConferenceJohannesburg, 10-13 January 2011

Pather SThe role of mathematics intervention programmes as a mediating tool to enhance student teachers’ learning and teaching of mathematics: An activity theory approach15th Biennial International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching Conference (ISATT)Braga, Portugal, 5-8 July 2011

Sosibo LDeconstructing the rift between theory and classroom realities in teacher education: Challenges and possibilitiesResearch Innovation in Teaching and Learning (RITAL) ConferenceCape Town, 13 December 2011

Sosibo LInvolvement of lecturers and students in designing standardised course evaluationsEducation Association of South Africa (EASA) ConferenceJohannesburg, 10-13 January 2011

Sosibo LViews from below: A phenomenological study on student teachers’ perceptions of teaching practiceEducation Association of South Africa (EASA) ConferenceJohannesburg, 10-13 January 2011

Westraadt GProjects of hope counteracting review fatigueEducation Association of South Africa (EASA) ConferenceJohannesburg, 10-13 January 2011

Westraadt GWell-trained art educators – a dying breed?International Conference on Arts and Sustainable DevelopmentPretoria, 27-29 June 2011

Whittles KFrom mathematics to school mathematicsEducation Association of South Africa (EASA) ConferenceJohannesburg, 10-13 January 2011

Conference posters

Combrink LThe use of a dichotomous key in the development of scientific classification skills in Grade 8 learnersCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Dos Reis KDeveloping a structured mentorship programme for accounting pre-service teachers at a university of technologyCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011


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Ekron CLearning to teach: A focus on the communication skills of student teachersCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Johnson SHow is the identity of an art teacher constructed over time?CPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Koopman OTeachers’ experiences at implementing the FET NCS for Physical ScienceThe 9th Annual Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) Research School for Mathematics, Science and Technology EducationPretoria, 27 June-1 July 2011

McAuliffe SThe development of pre-service teachers’ content knowledge for teaching early algebra9th Annual Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) Research School for Mathematics, Science and Technology EducationPretoria, 27 June-1 July 2011

McAuliffe SThe development of pre-service teachers’ content knowledge for teaching early algebraCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Scholtz Z, Sadeck M, Koopman R, Braund M & Hewson PLearning to teach argumentation: Facilitated reflection on a pre-service curriculum in South AfricaCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Solomon RThe effectiveness of an outreach intervention to provide teachers with the skills to implement practical and experimental work in their classesCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Van Staden VAE & Chehore TPreservice teachers’ use of thinking skills when constructing a model of the water cycleCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011


Braund MTalk in science: Forgotten corner of the constructivist classroom?Mogari D, Mji A, Mundalamo F & Ogbonnaya UI (eds)ISTE International Conference on Mathematics, Science and Technology Education: Towards Effective Teaching and Meaningful Learning in Mathematics, Science and Technology, Kruger National Park, South Africa, 18-21 October 2010Pretoria, South Africa: Unisa Press, 2010, pp 287-300ISBN 978-1-86888-666-1

Chetty RQuality in teacher education: A systems thinking approachRibiere V & Worasinchai L (eds)Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning, Bangkok, Thailand, 27-28 October 2011Reading, United Kingdom: Academic Publishing, 2011, pp 115-122ISBN 978-1-908272-20-1

Ivala EImplementing Blackboard: A case study of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South AfricaBeckmann P & Aluko R (eds)Proceedings of Distance Education and Teacher Education in Africa (DETA) Conference, Cape Coast, Ghana, 3-6 August 2011Pretoria: Unit of Distance Education, University of Pretoria with the University of Cape Coast, Ghana and the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, 2011, pp 101-116ISBN 978-1-86854-952-8

Silberberg R, Lämmel U & Nhlapo CImproving organisational performance through advanced business educationProceedings of the 4th International Conference on Engineering & Business Education and 1st SAFRI Journey to Excellence Conference, Cape Town, 20-23 November 2011Cape Town: Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011, pp 232-240ISBN 978-0620-52121-5

Van der BijI ASouth Africa’s changing teacher education policy framework and its implications for business and engineering educationProceedings of the 4th International Conference on Engineering & Business Education and 1st SAFRI Journey to Excellence Conference, Cape Town, 20-23 November 2011Cape Town: Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011, pp 76-82ISBN 978-0620-52121-5


Alexander G, Van Wyk MM, Bereng T & November IThe legitimation of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as redress mechanism for work spaces in post-apartheid South Africa: Narrative of a black master builderJournal of Social Sciences, 26(2):153-162, 2011

Anker JFanie Viljoen se Onderwêreld as voorbeeld van die gesag- en magstryd in die jeugromanLitNet Akademies, 8(3), 14pp electronic, 2011

Braund M, Houston PW, Scholtz Z, Sadek M & Koopman RLearning to teach argumentation: Facilitated reflection on a pre-service curriculum in South AfricaEducation As Change, 15(S1):S79-S93, 2011

Chigona AICTs for curriculum delivery: Understanding educators’ perceptions and experiences of the technology in disadvantaged high schoolsJournal for New Generation Sciences, 9(1), 13pp electronic, 2011


Dube T & Lubben FSwazi teachers’ views on the use of cultural knowledge for integrating education for sustainable development into science teachingAfrican Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 15(3):68-83, 2011

Hill AQuality in teacher education: Managing discursive changeJournal of Education, 50:61-81, 2010

Kronenberg CWChe and the pre-eminence of culture in revolutionary Cuba: The pursuit of a spontaneous, inseparable integrityCultural Politics, 7(2):189-218, 2011

Kronenberg CWRevolutionary Cuban culture in review: Theories, tensions, triumphs, and the struggle for universal social changeCritical Arts: A Journal of South-North Cultural and Media Studies, 25(2):259-281, 2011

Mutemeri J & Chetty RAn examination of university-school partnerships in South AfricaSouth African Journal of Education, 31(4):505-517, 2011

Reeves C & Robinson MAm I ‘qualified’ to teach? The implications of a changing school system for criteria for teacher qualificationsJournal of Education, 50:7-33, 2010

Steenkamp A & Visser MUsing cognitive complexity analysis for the grading and sequencing of isiXhosa tasks in the curriculum design of a communication course for education studentsPer Linguam: A Journal of Language Learning, 27(1):11-27, 2011

Van der Bijl APoetry as an element of the apartheid military discourseScientia Militaria: South African Journal of Military Studies, 39(1):56-84, 2011


Chigona W, Westcott K, Lekwane O &Chigona AUses, benefits and challenges of public access points in the face of growth of mobile technologyElectronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 49(5):1-14, 2011

De Jager P & Condy JThe identification of sensory processing difficulties of learners experiencing Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) in two mainstream Grade R classesSouth African Journal of Childhood Education, 1(2):11-26, 2011

Kronenberg CWIn search of cultural preservation and change: An introduction to the life and works of classical guitarist, Avril KinseyAfrica Musicology Online, 4, 25pp electronic, 2010

Kronenberg CWLeo Brouwer’s Elogio de la danza (1964): Imprints of dance, Stravinsky, and the unison of contrariesMusicology Review, 7:45-64, 2011

Westraadt GThe endangered subject of quality visual arts educationSouth African Journal of Childhood Education, 1(2):158-192, 2011


DEd

Moll METhe use of the information skills process as a teaching methodology: A case study at the Cape Peninsula University of TechnologySupervisors: Dr H Steyn; Dr E Chiware

Punt LFInternal school moderation in the national curriculum statement: An application on Grade 10 and 11 tourism in District North schools of the Western Cape Education DepartmentSupervisors: Dr J Joubert; Dr H Moelands

MEd

Ayuk EEThe demand and supply of secondary school teachers in the Western CapeSupervisor: Dr C Mosito

Davids RPractices which contribute towards Grade 6 learners’ reading motivationSupervisor: Ms A Hill

Fortuin APThe problems Grade 7 learners in rural schools experience to participate in sportSupervisor: Dr E Jordaan

Marthinussen PJDie belangrikheid van die rol van fonologiese en fonemiese bewustheid in aanvangslees by

Graad 1-leerders in ’n taalarm omgewing / The role of phonological and phonemic awareness in elementary reading in a Grade 1 class in a rural schoolSupervisor: Dr A Pepler

Naidoo RRThe teaching of high-order thinking skills in Natural Science at Grade 9 level at Dinaledi School in KhayelitshaSupervisor: Prof P Christie

Ogle MThe impact of a communications intervention on Engineering students (Extended Curriculum Programme) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology Supervisors: Prof R Chetty; Dr J Condy

Scholtz MLA critical analysis of the teaching and learning of number concept in a Grade 2 class in the Western CapeSupervisors: Dr S Adendorff; Ms AP Lombard

Van Staden SQTeaching strategies utilised by non-special education teachers in inclusive Further Education and Training classroomsSupervisors: Dr C Mosito; Prof R Chetty


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ENGINEERINGFaculty of

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Dr Nawaz Mahomed

Dean’s Report

Most significant was the opening of the DST-

funded Centre for Substation Automation and

Energy Management in September 2011, a

world-class facility for developing a national

capability for the upgrading of the country’s

electricity substation technology. In addition,

preparations for the establishment of the

first African Product Lifecycle Management

Competency Centre were well underway. A

partnership with Dassault Systems and the

French Ministry of Education and Research,

this Centre will provide a complete design and

simulation capability for complex engineering

build projects, targeting areas such as energy

generation plants and shipbuilding, amongst

others.

Emphasis on the development of strategic

partnerships continued to yield positive

research outcome for the faculty. The Advanced

Manufacturing Technology Laboratory

registered a spin-off company, UAVSysCo (Pty)

Ltd, for the manufacture of unmanned aerial

vehicles, in alliance with other local technology

organisations. In partnership with SIK of

Sweden, the Flow Process Research group

filed a provisional patent for a transducer for

fluid characterisation. The Satellite Technology

Programme, part of the French – SA Technology

Institute, successfully commercialised the

manufacture of satellite-based technologies

which will be distributed, under agreement, by

ClydeSpace of Scotland. The project for the

development of the first African CubeSat was

also on track for completion in the coming year.

Further technology partnerships with industry

saw the award of a special project on capacity

building for the SA foundry industry, as part

of Government’s support for Eskom’s and

Transnet’s Competitive Supplier Development

Plans for the localisation of technology for their

infrastructure build programmes. This project will

see students participate in a special master’s

programme in collaboration with universities

in Poland (AGH University of Science &

Technology and Rzeszow University of

Technology), gaining access to and experience

of innovative foundry technologies.

With a current postgraduate student level of

3 percent, the aforementioned developments

in research infrastructure and capabilities are

set to place the faculty on course towards

a 7 percent target over the next five years,

supported by the modernisation of its research

administration capacity and the recruitment of

new research staff. While a handful of pioneering

taught master’s programmes exist in the faculty,

this area will receive priority attention over the

next few years as part of the plan to grow the

number of postgraduate students, thereby

growing the capacity for publications and

industrial innovation.

the year 2011 saw further

developments in research platforms

that address strategic national needs,

at the same time contributing to the

relevance of the faculty’s academic

programmes.


Conference funding

Researcher Rands

Barris K 14 724

Chowdhury F 16 852

Foudazi R 13 138

Fritz WLO 12 917

Kabwe AM 11 714

Kallis DC 12 917

Kotzé R 18 641

Kriger C 20 273

Krishnamurthy S 18 052

Marshall AB 18 842

Martin L 6 332

Msomi V 17 600

Muluh ET 50 877

Nomnqa MV 12 268

Ojumu TV 17 196

Oyekola O 19 649

Rabiu AR 15 466

Raji AK 23 611

Yan B 10 453

Ziegler R 24 497

Total 356 019

Industry funding


Atkinson-Hope G Eskom 105 000

Fester VG Westercor 164 450

Haldenwang R Aspentech 10 000

Haldenwang R Tillväxtverket, Stockholm, Sweden 357 086

Haldenwang R & Fester VG Portland Cement, Pretoria 30 000

Lloyd P Paraffin Safety Association 113 557

Masalova IA AEL Mining Services 350 000

Uken E Eskom - TESP 105 000

Van Zyl R Aerospace Industry Support Innitiative (CSIR)

294 103

Van Zyl R Eskom 292 014

Wilkinson RH Eskom - TESP 115 000

Wilkinson RH (contract) 40 000

Total 1 976 210

NRF funding


Adonis ML 134 000 54 000 188 000

Fester VG 300 000 - 300 000

Haldenwang R 117 000 11 333 128 333

Haldenwang R 149 105 149 105

Jacobs C 20 000 20 000 40 000

Jacobs C 128 250 - 128 250

Krieger C 100 000 200 000 300 000

Makinde OD 132 000 32 000 164 000

Makinde OD 40 000 - 40 000

Masalova IA 190 000 100 000 290 000

Masalova IA 116 667 - 116 667

Masalova IA 87 500 - 87 500

Ojumu TV 300 000 - 300 000

Ojumu TV 20 000 20 000 40 000

Oliver GJ 100 000 - 100 000

Sheldon M 300 000 - 300 000

Sheldon M 20 000 20 000 40 000

Sheldon M 60 000 - 60 000

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NRF funding


Sun B 40 000 - 40 000

Sutherland APN 97 000 11 333 108 333

Tzoneva RG 370 599 162 399 532 998

Tzoneva RG 2 793 600 - 2 793 600

Van Zyl R 7 875 000 - 7 875 000

Van Zyl R 830 400 - 830 400

Wilkinson RH 20 000 20 000 40 000

Wilkinson RH 111 000 14 000 125 000

Wilkinson RH 38 333 - 38 333

Ziegler R 200 000 200 000 400 000

Total 15 555 519


Researcher Rands

Barris K 40 530


Applicant Rands

Khan MTE (Nell) 40 000

Ludwig M 46 000

Total 86 000


Associate ProfessorVeruscha Fester

Associate ProfessorTunde Ojumu

Associate ProfessorRichardt Wilkinson

CPUT shows off green initiatives at COP17

Two of the university’s green initiatives showcased at the Climate Change Response Expo - South Africa’s first CubeSat (above) and a sustainable fish farm (below)

CPUT showcased its environmentally friendly

programmes at the Climate Change Response

Expo, which took place in Durban in November

2011. Organised by the Department of

Environmental Affairs, the expo ran as a side

event to the United Nations 17th Conferences

of the Parties (COP17), where national and

international stakeholders discussed global

climate change. The two-week long expo

provided a platform for local and international

organisations to showcase their sustainable

initiatives and products.

CPUT proudly showcased its wares – the Shu-

Shu Shine solar water heater, a sustainable

fish farm, and South Africa’s first CubeSat,

ZACUBE01. Engineering lecturer Fareed

Ismail, who was part of the CPUT delegation to

the expo, said this was a great opportunity to

promote the university and its green activities.

A group of CPUT students who represented the university at the expo


Mechanical Engineering lecturer and one

of the convenors of the project, Fareed

Ismail, is enormously proud of the outcome,

saying that the students had to overcome

many challenges. The students went to the

Netherlands in late March, where the teams

of budding engineers from CPUT and The

Hague University of Applied Science were

challenged to build a prototype. The students

Engineering students start land-based fish farming project

Farming fish in a container could soon become

the norm in Western Cape communities, thanks

to forward-thinking CPUT Engineering students.

With the number of wild fish rapidly declining

in the ocean, a group of ten Mechanical and

Electrical BTech Engineering students recently

unveiled a self-powered and operational fish

farm at the Bellville campus. The prototype

was developed as a means to sustain natural

resources while at the same time provide

opportunities for sustainable income for

impoverished communities.

The move to delve into fish farming came

about after Envirochoice, an organisation

spearheading environmental initiatives,

approached Mechanical Engineering lecturer,

Fareed Ismail, and proposed partnering in

developing a prototype. Seeing the learning

benefits of such a large-scale project, Ismail

Engineering student “heroes” innovate to address energy issues

Proud students with their self-powered fish farm

In a multi-disciplinary collaboration between

CPUT and The Hague University of Applied

Science, two teams of students have developed

a new kind of solar water heating system. Aimed

at providing impoverished communities with hot

water at a fraction of the usual price, the Shu-

Shu Shine solar water heater has the potential

to improve the living conditions of hundreds of

thousands of people across South Africa and the

continent.

Dirk Muller, one of the students from CPUT,

explained the rationale behind the project: “As a

consumers, we have no affordable, sustainable

method to generate hot water in South Africa.

Most of our hot water is generated by electricity,

fire and gas. For the government, this is a

major headache. During peak hours, 60% of

our electricity is used to heat water, which, on

our overloaded grid, is highly problematic. So

our very ambitious aim was to provide South

Africans with access to warm water from a

sustainable source by producing a marketable,

user-friendly, affordable and efficient product.”

thought this was inconceivable, but with a fair

amount of cajoling from Ismail and his Dutch

counterpart, Damon Golriz, dived straight into

the project. “We didn’t want to come all the way

from the South to the North and leave nothing

behind,” says Ismail. “In about two-and-a-half

days, they rose to the challenge, building a

prototype that their Dutch peers could then

test and refine. Once we returned home, there

were yet more challenges. The students had to

communicate with their clients in Blikkiesdorp

and assess with great accuracy their needs

and requirements.” Ismail adds with a twinkle

in his eye, “They had to fight with industry, as I

said they would get an extra 5% added to their

marks if they procured free materials! They had

to take on the bureaucracy of the system and

procure funds, which is a battle in itself.”

Speaking at the unveiling of the Shu-Shu

Shine on CPUT’s Bellville campus, Dean of

Engineering, Dr Nawaz Mohamed, thanked

Ismail and Mechanical Engineering co-

ordinator, Tap van der Schyff, for their passion

in bringing the two teams together and driving

the project. Said Mohamed, “Quite apart

from the successful production of a solar

water heater, there have been a number of

very important additional learning outcomes.

Among them is the ability to interface with a

client and in our ever-globalising world, the

ability to work in a team across continents

and language barriers.”

The students will now be installing five

prototypes into communities for testing

and collection of data. This data will then

be used to develop three different models,

which will be integrated into communities

next year. Ismail says, “When I look at these

two teams of students, I see heroes. They

are well on their way to addressing one

of South Africa’s major challenges – that

of energy security for ALL our citizens,

especially our poor. They are the future –

and for that, I thank them.”

Members of the Shu-Shu Shine team displaying their project at the Climate Change Response Expo

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brought students on board, and within several

months they delivered on the mandate.

Mnqobi Ngema, one of the students who

worked robustly alongside his counterparts

on the project, said the fish farm that boasts

several tanks, a water treatment system and

insulation, fits neatly into a shipping container.

Opting to go ‘green’, the students installed the

necessary devices to power the farm with solar

and wind energy. Another student, Llewellyn

Cupido, said they are looking at introducing

other ‘green’ initiatives to the fish farm. “We want

to incorporate a crop husbandry alongside the

container, which will be fed by the farm’s waste

water,” said Cupido.

A representative from Envirochoice, Tony Florence,

commended CPUT for developing the prototype,

which he believes will have far-reaching impact.

“This is a forward-thinking project and gives me a

lot of hope for job creation and food sustainability,”

said Florence. The prototype will be placed at

a site in Belhar, where community members will

begin trial farming. Community leader, Chris

Hartzenberg, is optimistic about farming fish

in a container. For a community with a high

unemployment rate, Hartzenberg said this initiative

will definitely have positive spin-offs.

Engineering students with the components of the fish farm which fit into a shipping container


nRF research niche areas

[email protected]

The CIR group has an

international reputation

for providing research

opportunities to postgraduate

students. From its inception,

the goal of the CIR has

been to meet the challenge

of producing excellence

in research, while fulfilling

the needs of local and

international industry.

The centre performs

innovative research and

development in acoustics,

instrumentation, networks and

embedded systems, power

electronics, signal processing

and RF, and microwave

design. The main project

areas are:

�Novel electronics for high-

frequency ultrasound

�Condition monitoring of

transmission lines and

transformers using wireless

sensor network technology

�Wireless sensor network

condition monitoring

�Kite generator and

intelligent grid monitoring

During 2011, two professors

visited the centre:

�Prof JD (Daan) van Wyk,

Life Fellow IEEE, IEEE

Power Electronics Society

(PELS)

�Prof Okyay Kaynak, IEEE

Industrial Electronics

Society (IES)

Centre for Instrumentation Research (CIR)Prof Richardt Wilkinson

[email protected]

The Flow Process and

Rheology Centre applies

the fundamental principles

and techniques of rheology

to solve industrial problems,

such as deformation and flow

under different shear, material

structure and process flow

conditions.

The core activities include:

�Rheological characterisation

and modelling of

concentrated emulsions,

suspensions, solutions and

polymer melts

�Experimental investigation

and modelling of the

phenomena of micro- and

nano-structural evaluation

involved in the mixing,

pumping, transportation

and storage processes of

multi-phase systems

�Modelling non-Newtonian

flows in pipes, fittings, open

channels and pumps

�Development of an

instrumentation system

to measure in-situ

concentration and particle

velocity at the pipe wall in

settling slurry flow

�Ultrasound Doppler-based

in-line rheometry technique

for enhanced process

monitoring and control of

industrial suspensions

The team members are: Prof

Veruscha Fester, Mr Andrew

Sutherland, Dr Reinhardt

Kotzé, Mr Batthe Kabamba,

Prof Raj Chhabra (Adjunct

Prof, Indian Institute of

Technology, Kanpur, India),

Dr Samier Mukhopadhayay

(Adjunct Prof, AEL Mining

Services).

A provisional patent for the

in-line characterisation of

complex fluids was filed

in October 2011 by Prof

Haldenwang and Dr Kotzé, in

collaboration with Dr Wiklund

from the Swedish Institute

for Food and Biotechnology

Flow Process and Rheology Centre (FPRC)Prof Irina Masalova & Prof Rainer Haldenwang

[email protected]


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(SIK) in Goteborg, Sweden. Dr Wiklund visited

in December and the team demonstrated the

system to university management and industry.

The group, led by Prof Haldenwang,

successfully completed a project (R1.5m)

funded by the Swedish International

Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) in

collaboration with INNVENTIA (Sweden) for the

measurement of sewage sludge rheology and

pump performance. A large-scale portable pipe

viscometer was designed and constructed.

Ten different sludges from treatment plants in

Sweden and South Africa were tested, from

which empirical relationships were established

for predicting pipe flow pressure gradients in

new applications.

Prof Fester successfully completed a

collaborative project (2009 to 2011) with UK’s

IHS-ESDU (Information Handling Services’

Engineering Sciences Data Unit) on the flow of

non-Newtonian fluids through square-edged

short and long orifice plates. The study enabled,

by means of excellent experimental data and

CFD, better understanding of the pressure

losses and flow characteristics in square-edged

orifice plates. This ultimately provided pressure

loss and discharge coefficient data and design

correlations for updating the current ESDU

data items that are used to disseminate data to

design engineers.

The last three-year cycle of a collaborative

project with AEL Mining Services (African

Explosives Limited) under leadership of

Prof Masalova and Prof Mukhopadhyay was

successfully completed in 2011. This joint

work has now been running for 11 years, and

relates to the development of new explosive

emulsion formulations with improved stability

and flow characteristics. A new five-year cycle

of collaboration was signed between AEL and

CPUT. AEL sponsorship of R600 000 for 2012,

including THRIP funds, will allow continuation

of the research and provide funding for three

doctoral and two master’s students commencing

in 2012.

Prof Chhabra from the Indian Institute of

Technology (IIT) Kanpur, India, visited the

group and presented a workshop on “Ethics in

Engineering” to staff and students in the faculty.

The RTDS niche area aims

to foster and sustain an

educational environment

within which students and staff

may pursue technologically

relevant, commercially

viable, socially acceptable,

and ethically grounded

postgraduate research.

With insight and focus, it

strives to determine proper

areas of application and

research, through appraisal

and reappraisal of emerging

technologies, in order to

develop technologically

capable, socially aware, and

ethically grounded engineers

in the RTDS field.

2011 research investigations

concentrated on contributions

to the theory and practice of

RTDS in various application

areas:

�Wastewater treatment

control: Measurements

and data acquisition,

mathematical modelling,

simulation, linear and

nonlinear control design,

optimal control calculation,

PLC control design, SCADA

development. Achievements

are in the development of

nonlinear controllers.

�IEC61499 standard-based

functional block PLC

control: Simulation studies,

nonlinear controllers

design, programming of

the PLCs. Achievements

are in establishment of

this new area of control

implementation.

�Networked control

systems: Development of

control strategies to offset

disturbances or constraints.

Achievements are in

the design of predictive

controllers and Kalman

filters for systems with

communication network

delays.

�Optimisation of complex

systems and parallel

computation: Development

of decomposition

methods and algorithms

for simplification of the

optimisation problem

solution and development

of software for parallel

implementation of the

decomposition algorithms.

Achievements are in

development of software for

parallel calculation of the

optimal dispatch problems

using Lagrange’s and PSO

optimisation methods.

Each of these directions

of research has projects

undertaken and postgraduate

students allocated.

Real-Time Distributed Systems (RTDS)Prof Raynitchka Tzoneva

[email protected]


FACULTY OF ENGINEERINGResearch unitsAdaptronics Advanced Manufacturing Technology Laboratory (CPUT Adaptronics AMTL)Prof Oscar Philander

[email protected]

The main focus of CPUT Adaptronics AMTL is

the development of adaptronic technologies

for the South African industrial sectors through

research and development. The laboratory

conducts basic and applied research, and

conceptualises, designs and manufactures

adaptronic technologies, that is, strain-sensing

composites, self-healing materials, smart/

intelligent materials and devices and micro-

electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) for

local and national industrial sectors, ranging

from aerospace to capital goods. The core

technology focus areas of the unit include

adaptronics, unmanned platform technologies,

motorsport and automotive technologies, and

industry contract R&T.

In 2011, AMTL registered a spin-off commercial

company “UAVSYSCO (PTY) LTD” to

manufacture and sell unmanned aerial vehicles

(UAVs). Prof Oscar Philander, Prof Gary

Atkinson-Hope, Mr Eugene Erfort and Mr Paul

Daniels serve as Directors of CPUT’s first spin-

off. The company was given the opportunity by

the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative of the

Department of Trade and Industry to exhibit their

research and products at the 2011 International

Astronautical Congress held in October at the

Cape Town International Convention Centre in

Cape Town.

The CPUT Adaptronics AMTL and the Provincial

Government of the Western Cape’s Department

of Economic Development and Tourism engaged

in a project titled “Productivity improvement

industry project intervention programme”. The

initial phase, which included a 20-company

innovation and needs survey, was completed.

Student develops artificial hand

Helping hand: Simon Longela shows off his innovative design

Mechanical Engineering student Simon Longela

plans to restore lost hope to Africa’s amputees,

with the development of a high-tech artificial hand.

The artificial hand, unlike conventional prosthetic

limbs, will share a number of properties with a

human hand. The exploration into artificial limbs is

the focus of the Congolese student’s MTech study

and is close to his heart. “Where I come from, there

are a lot of people who lost limbs during the civil

war. They either lost hands or legs. When coming

up with an idea for my study, I thought of how I

could solve problems back home,” said Longela.

Working under the guidance of Prof Oscar

Philander, head of the Adaptronics Advanced

Manufacturing Technology Laboratory (CPUT

Adaptronics AMTL), the first phase of the project

neared completion towards the end of 2011.

“The first step of the project is to show that it is

possible to recreate an artificial human hand.

Using adaptronic technology, I reached the point

where the hand has motions similar to that of a

human hand,” he said. The hand currently has the

ability to grasp and the fingers have a range of

motions. Longela explained that the next stage of

development will focus on converting human heat

into power, which will allow the hand to function

without gears or motors.

Prof Philander said the project is progressing well

and is positive that on completion it will benefit the

lives of amputees. Longela plans to enrol for his

doctorate at CPUT, and will continue to focus on

the development of the high-tech hand.

The unit started the development of a single

seat, open-wheel race car to compete in

2012 at the United Kingdom Formula Student

Competition held annually at the Silverstone

Racing Circuit. Over 300 components were

designed towards the end of 2011, and some

manufactured by a group of mechanical

engineering students. The car will be completed

at the end of January 2012, when testing of the

vehicle will commence. The development team,

which includes AMTL staff and students, is

called “Cape Speed”.


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Centre for Computational and Applied Technologies Manufacturing and Computational Mechanics Prof Graeme Oliver

[email protected]

The centre’s vision is to be internationally

recognised in the field of computational

mechanics, specifically in the development

and application of finite element methods to

industrial problems.

Its core business includes:

�Development and use of finite element analysis

methods in computational mechanics. This

includes welding simulation based on a coupled

thermo-mechanical framework, which also

includes the effects of microstructural changes

and phase transitions.

�Incorporating the effects of microstructure in the

analysis of the deformation of metals such as

grain size effects and phase transformations.

�The main focus in welding simulation is the

development of methods for the simulation

of the Arc Welding of Inconel 718 for the

aerospace industry in collaboration with the

AGH University in Poland, WSK Rzesow

(Aerospace Engine Company) and Cenaero of

Belgium.

�Performing advanced FEA analysis for industrial

projects such as metal forming, piezoelectric

and shape memory effects. The piezo-electric

and shape memory effects are related to a

project with Airbus.

�Computational fluid dynamics is a more

recent addition to the research interest. This

incorporates the fluid effects in welding

processes such as gas flow rates and species

effects in the formation of the plasma in arc

welding as well as metal droplet formation and

solidification.

�Computational fluid dynamics is also used for

hydrodynamic optimisation in the autonomous

underwater vehicle project (AUV) with Armscor

and the IMT.

Its main project areas are:

�NRF South Africa-Poland Science and

Technology Research Co-operation

Agreement

�AGH-WSK project in Poland

�Airbus COSIC project

Centre for Distributed Power and Electronic Systems (CDPES) Prof Mohamed Toriq Kahn

[email protected]

The CDPES is involved with energy efficiency,

renewable and alternative energy technology,

distributed system technology, and MEMS

energy sensor technology.

The centre’s research aims to:

�Develop power converters for renewable

energy sources and investigate

interconnectivity of distributed resources with

microgrids and electric power systems

�Apply such technology over multi-disciplinary

applications, especially those pertaining to

commercial and industrial applications

�Investigate and apply optical fibre and

wireless communication techniques over

large-scale power systems, for telemetry and

control

The introduction of electrical energy

management into industrial sectors is an

effective method of minimising energy

consumed by industry; it also improves the

reliability of the power system. CDPES strives

to find ways to improve this relationship, using

networked sensor technology, ubiquitous

computing, ambient intelligence, and

associated electronic communication systems

developments.

Six doctoral students have graduated in

the centre, and 2011 saw renewed effort in

directing research into developments such as

bio-fuel reactors, MEMS-based autonomous

power systems, and energy storage systems in

support of grid stability. Under circumstances

of competitive power markets, practical use of

renewable and distributed energy generation

offers an attractive alternative for power supply.

The advantages include a short construction

cycle as the supply can be located near to

the demand, being less of a burden to the

existing transmission network, and contributing

to prevention of global warming through clean

combustion using novel energy technologies

such as natural gas co-generation, natural gas

micro turbines or fuel cells. Three journal and


four conference publications emanated from

master’s and doctoral students pursuing studies

at the centre.

During 2011, linkages with relevant industries,

including Eskom, were embarked upon in order

to explore distributed generation within the

South African context. Linkages with Middle East

universities and industry, including the College

of Engineering & Information Technology (CEIT)

in Jeddah, and the Abu Dhabi National Oil

Company/Abu Dhabi Gas Industries (ADNOC/

GASCO) were also pursued successfully.

Distributed generation using renewable energy

resources such as wind and solar energy

also attracted renewed attention due to the

the Renewable Energy Independent Power

Producer Programme (REIPPP). The centre

will embark on feasibility studies for relevant

industries in this sector as we have established

sufficient capacity to undertake such studies.

Centre for Mechanics, Smart Structures and Micro-systems Prof Bohua Sun

[email protected]

The centre is dedicated to the development of

mechanics and its application to industries. It

has expertise in a wide range of mechanics,

such as in structural mechanics, solid

mechanics, fluid mechanics, composite

mechanics, finite element, and non-Newtonian

flow. The centre offers projects at the BTech,

MTech and doctoral levels.

The centre has established good links for

scientific exchange with the USA, Germany,

Poland and China.

The core business of the centre currently

focuses on the following projects:

�Healthy monitoring system for composite in

aircraft applications using piezo-electrical

material such as PvDF film to sense the

deformation of aircraft wings

�Package mechanics analysis of bio-

degradable crates for fresh fruit

�Theory of shells, toroidal shells, conical shells,

and revolution of shells

�Solution of Navier-Stokes equation and non-

Newtonian flow

�Nonlocal and gradient elasticity, and shell

theory

�Micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS),

mechanics of sensors

The team members are Mr Walter Kohlhöfer and

Mr Patrick Masango.

Professor Bohua Sun

Professor Bohua Sun is the Chief Editor of

Advances in Material Mechanics (AMM). He has

also been elected a member of the Academy of

Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in recognition of

his significant achievement in the advancement

or the application of science.

Prof Sun was selected as one of the Top 10 Overseas Chinese Headline Figures 2010 in Jan 2011.


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Centre for Power Systems ResearchProf Gary Atkinson-Hope

[email protected]

The Centre for Power Systems Research

(CPSR) conducts research into HVAC power

systems, transmission and distribution networks,

specialising in the integration of high (HVDC)

systems and the impact of and solutions

to harmonic distortions using filters and

international standards, including improving

energy efficiency and power delivery in the

national grid and distribution networks in South

Africa.

Research projects include:

�Dynamic studies on High Voltage Direct

Current (HVDC) system integration to High

Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) power

systems using cutting-edge industrial-

grade frequency and time-domain software,

including optimising DC and AC side filter

designs and advanced investigations related

to real systems

�Energy efficiency studies on equipment and

networks operating under distortion and

contingency conditions

�Harmonic analysis and energy efficiency

of integrated home-based electronic

entertainment equipment, especially the

impact of the proliferation of modern flat

screen television sets and associated

decoders/set-top boxes on power consumed

by the grid

�Computational studies in power systems using

DigSilent, PSCAD, ERACS and SUPERHARM

software packages

�Design, installation and commissioning of

HV open-rack harmonic filters in industry to

mitigate excessive distortion

�Development of techniques for customer

accountability towards harmonic distortion

across a power network.

The CPSR researchers attended a training workshop on HVDC and software applications in Germany: Prof Gary Atkinson-Hope, Peter Lillee (course instructor), Johan Smith and Willem Stemmet.

The focus of the course was to develop participants’ modelling and simulation skills using DigSilent

Time Domain Software for dynamic applications involving modern integrated HVDC and HVAC power

systems. The CPSR is involved in developing dynamic HVDC models for Eskom applications.

Researchers from CPSR attended training at the HVDC Research Centre in Canada

In order for the CPSR to do consultative work

for industry on the planning of new HVDC

power systems, the research team of the CPSR

needed to obtain highly specialised modelling

and simulation skills. The HVDC Centre at

Manitoba in Canada offers this training using

their PSCAD dynamic software package. The

CPSR research team have these skills and have

been applying them to do investigative studies

for Eskom on real networks. The computational

analytical studies involve effects on operational

configurations, contingencies and faults and

the work extends into harmonic analysis on

integrated HVDC and HVAC power systems,

making the research unique.


Centre for Substation Automation and Energy Management Systems (CSAEMS)Prof Raynitchka Tzoneva

[email protected]

CSAEMS was officially launched by the Deputy

Director of the Department of Science and

Technology (DST), Mr I Patel, in September

2011. Its vision is to foster and sustain an

educational, research, testing, and training

environment within which students, staff

and specialists from industry may pursue

technologically relevant, commercially viable,

socially acceptable, and ethically grounded

postgraduate research and engineering training.

CSAEMS seeks to contribute to addressing the

need in South Africa for research infrastructure

development that supports human capital

development and research and innovation in

the field of metering, monitoring, protection,

automation and control of power systems.

Its focus is to act as an enabler for education,

training, testing, research and development in

the fields of substation automation and energy

management systems. Particular attention is

paid to current and emerging standards as a

framework within which to develop coursework

and explore experimentation and research

questions, for the purposes of undergraduate and

postgraduate student education and technician

and engineer training and retraining.

2011 research investigations concentrated on

contributions to theory and practice:

�Interpretation of the IEC61850 Standard:

Virtualisation of a sensor node compliant with

IEC61850 communication software modelling

and software development for an actuator

node within a standard-based substation

automation system. Achievements are in the

implementation of the IEC61850 Standard

functions in special hardware and software

environments.

�Protection using GOOSE messaging:

Development of innovative protection schemes

for different applications; investigation into

interoperability of IEC61850 standard-based

protection functions in multi-vendor intelligent

electronic devices; development of combined

condition monitoring and protection systems;

and design and implementation of protection

and control schemes using IEC61850 analogue

GOOSE messages. Achievements are in the

development of procedures for interoperability

between the protection relays of different

vendors, novel busbar protection schemes, and

development of a novel three-terminal differential

protection scheme.

�Real-time simulation and energy management

systems: Development of a model for recognition

of inrush current in power transformer protection

schemes using artificial neural networks;

development of IEC61850 standard-based object

models for conditioning monitoring; development

of a local area monitoring methodology for state

estimation of power systems; investigation

of methodologies for fault recognition and

diagnosis in electrical power system protection;

and development and assessment of reduced

order power system models. Achievements are

in the developed methods for fault recognition

and diagnosis in electrical power systems and

development of IEC61850 standard-based

object models for condition monitoring.

�Training and knowledge transfer by short

courses and yearly industrial seminars:

Equipment-orientated short courses and a

seminar on IEC61850 Standard Edition 2 and

its impact were organised. Demonstrations

during the seminar showcased student and

staff achievements.

�Each of these directions of research has

projects undertaken and postgraduate

students allocated.


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CPUT provides skills for national energy sector

CPUT’s state-of-the-art substation automation laboratory, the only one of its kind in South Africa

With the national energy sector facing a shortage

of staff, CPUT has set itself up to play a key role in

training highly skilled electrical engineers. In 2011,

the university launched the Centre for Substation

Automation and Energy Management Systems

– the first of its kind in South Africa. It offers

specialised training, research and development in

new technologies which aim at improving power

systems in South Africa. The Bellville-based centre

has received a thumbs-up from government and

industry, who have noted its role in the contribution

of a skilled workforce.

Prof Raynitchka Tzoneva, who is spearheading

the centre’s activities, said new technology was

introduced in 2004 in the area of Substation

Automation Systems, which are complex computer

programmes used by electrical engineers to

operate substations and ensure an uninterrupted

power flow to consumers. “All over the world,

Equipment: the centre received a large number of donations from industry, which included high-tech equipment

Training: postgraduate Electrical Engineering students and staff members

The centre, which was funded by the National

Research Foundation, a development arm of

the Department of Science and Technology

and CPUT, will also provide much needed

training for engineers and technicians

employed in industry. Tzoneva said the

appropriate training of student and energy

practitioners will alleviate a number of

problems currently facing the national energy

sector.

Launch: members of the CPUT community and government officials attended the launch of the Centre for Substation Automation and Energy Management Systems

people are using the new equipment and

technology. However, in South Africa there is

a lack of skills in this sector. Universities are

also not producing engineers who are properly

trained in the new technology.” She also said the

centre, equipped with a state-of-the-art substation

automation laboratory, will provide students with

hands-on experience, ensuring they hit the ground

running when entering industry.


Energy InstituteProf Ernst Uken

[email protected]

The Energy Institute (EI) strives to find, prioritise,

and promote energy efficiency and demand-

side management (EEDSM), and renewable

energy strategies (especially solar techniques),

through world-class R&D. It conducts problem-

solving R&D in EEDSM and Renewable Energy

to assist South Africa in reducing its fossil-

fuel dependence. The EI promotes energy

efficiency and sustainable renewable energy

options through publications, conferences and

seminars, interviews and submissions to the

authorities and all role-players. Prof Nico Beute

and Prof Philip Lloyd are valuable assets to the

EI team.

The quickest and most cost-effective way of

alleviating South Africa’s electricity shortage is

by promoting energy efficiency and demand-

side management (EEDSM). Lighting efficiency

has received a further boost through the

development of LEDs. Motion sensors ensure

the effective use of light sources. The targeted

energy savings with 1 million high-pressure solar

water heaters will unfortunately not be achieved,

since the majority of installations are currently

low-pressure units aimed at assisting people

who have not had running hot water before.

Although the number of installations is on track,

almost five times as many low-pressure solar

geysers will have to be installed to achieve the

planned energy savings with high-pressure

units.

It was demonstrated that a home could be

powered by photo-voltaics (PV), independent

of the grid, provided (a) all possible energy

efficiency measures were carried out first, and

(b) every care was taken not to draw down the

stored electricity in the batteries during the

night, so that there was some power left for the

morning activities. Using the grid as backup

instead of batteries provided a cheaper and far

easier way to operate the system. In the test

case, a net 1500kWh could be fed back into the

grid during the year. The difference was largely

accounted for by the poor efficiency of batteries

for storage.

Work on paraffin safety was largely completed

with the publication of compulsory specifications

for both non-pressure and pressurised

appliances for domestic use by the National

Regulator for Compulsory Specifications

(NRCS). Support on the technical committee of

the SA Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage

led to the compilation of the Carbon Storage

Atlas. Work was initiated for a demonstration

programme.

Two DTech and four MTech students are

currently registered.

The EI also hosted the following conferences

and seminars:

�19th Domestic Use of Energy Conference, 12

to 13 April 2011, CPUT, Cape Town Campus

�8th Industrial & Commercial Use of Energy

Conference, 15 to 17 August 2011, Lagoon

Beach Hotel, Milnerton

�Introductory course for the petroleum industry,

September 2011, with a visiting lecturer from

France, attended by senior delegates from

industry and commerce, including banks.


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French–South African Institute of Technology (F’SATI)Prof Robert van Zyl

[email protected]

The F’SATI Postgraduate Programme in Satellite

Systems Engineering at CPUT is funded by

the Department of Science and Technology,

through the National Research Foundation,

as a response to the identified skills scarcity

in space science and technology. Since the

establishment of the programme in 2009, F’SATI

has grown into a national asset with global

impact through a consistent drive towards

excellence, relevance and innovation. F’SATI is

the most successful French venture of its kind in

a non-French-speaking African country.

The programme is comprehensive, and covers

three phases, namely academic, research,

and professional development. Through an

agreement with ESIEE (L’école d’ingénieurs de

la chambre de commerce et d’industrie), Paris,

students can obtain an MSc in Electronics, in

addition to the MTech in Electrical Engineering.

A similar arrangement exists for doctoral studies.

A particular strength of the programme is its

utilisation of nano-satellites as technology

platforms for practical, hands-on skills training

and applied research. The nano-satellite type

in question is the so-called CubeSat. This

technology, packaged in a 10 x 10 x 10 cm3

nano-satellite, was developed in the USA to

make the building of satellites affordable and

accessible to academic institutions.

F’SATI staff and students have developed South

Africa’s first CubeSat, ZACUBE-1. This satellite

will be launched into space from Russia, in

November 2012. ZACUBE-1 is a space weather

mission that is being developed through

collaboration with the South African National

Space Agency (SANSA).

F’SATI’s research areas include satellite

communications, and computer and power

systems, in addition to space physics payload

development for the SANSA Space Science

Directorate (previously the Hermanus Magnetic

Observatory). The research portfolio is being

augmented to include radiation hardening

techniques in collaboration with iThemba LABS.

Highlights from 2011:

�Approximately 40 postgraduate students

registered in the programme from BTech to

doctoral level

�The programme has 28 alumni

�A prestigious Space Industry Seminar Series

with national and international visibility was

launched in 2010 and continues to grow

annually

�Our community engagement activities have

grown substantially, reaching over 6000

learners in 2011 alone

�The programme is internationally recognised

as potentially being a CubeSat technology

support hub for Africa, having hosted the 1st

International African CubeSat Workshop from

30 September to 2 October 2011, developing

subsystems for the international CubeSat

market, and providing ground support for

international CubeSat missions

�The Professional Development and Skills

Retention (PDSR) Programme was established

in January 2011, preparing engineers-in-

training for the satellite industry

�Research activity has been increasing

steadily, with a total of 27 research outputs for

the 2011 to 2012 period

�Within the South African Research Chairs

Initiative, the F’SATI Programme has been

awarded a Research Chair in Innovative Small

Satellite Technology and Applications for

Africa

The making of ZACUBE-1

CPUT develops South Africa’s first CubeSat

ZACUBE-1, developed by the French–South African Institute of Technology, a specialised unit at CPUT

Researchers at CPUT have taken innovation

to another level with the development of South

Africa’s first CubeSat – a miniature satellite. The


CubeSat, ZACUBE-1, was unveiled on Friday,

30 September 2011 at the French–South African

Institute of Technology (F’SATI), a specialised

unit at CPUT’s Bellville campus that focuses

on satellite engineering. “This is a significant

milestone for our institution, and country,” said

F’SATI Deputy-Director, Professor Robert van

Zyl, who is driving CPUT’s space activities.

Hugely successful seminar boosts F’SATI’s reputation as key role-player in SA Space Industry

Delegates at F’SATI’s Industry Seminar promoting the International Astronautical Congress 2011, held at Cape Town’s International Convention Centre

The profile of CPUT’s French–South African

Institute of Technology (F’SATI) has been raised

enormously following the institute’s first Industry

Seminar and Exhibition for 2011, held in Cape

Town. Deputy Director, Prof Robert van Zyl,

says F’SATI’s ability to bring key stake-holders

in South Africa’s burgeoning space industry

together is now unparalleled. The Departments

of Science and Technology (DST) and Trade

and Industry (DTI), the National Research

Foundation, the South African National Space

Agency, leading international space scientists,

industry, as well as CPUT’s budding satellite

engineers were all present at the high-profile

gathering, and, said Prof van Zyl, their feedback

has been phenomenal. “It’s been extremely

gratifying to hear praise from delegates about

the high levels of technical proficiency we

possess. It’s also great to see how our seminars,

held three times a year, are growing in scope,

content and reputation. In the past, our seminars

dealt mainly with technical issues. Now we

facilitate seminars which appeal to the whole

spectrum of role-players in the aerospace and

space industries, from CubeSat workshops, to

opportunities for entrepreneurs, to dedicated

sessions on space policy and law from a South

African perspective.”


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F’SATI’s Chief Technical Architect, Francois

Visser agrees. “To expose our students, and

ourselves, to these ‘big guns’, such as EADS

Astrium’s Thomas Schirmann, has been an

invaluable experience. Astrium is a leading

European space company and Schirmann is

their chief engineer in the satellite division.

Listening first-hand to an engineer of this

stature, the man who was instrumental in

building the Venus Express, was a magnificent

opportunity,” says Visser. F’SATI’s operations

manager and tireless organiser of the seminar,

Ian van Zyl, adds that for F’SATI’s students, the

opportunity to network and interact with SA’s

small space community was fantastic. “Not only

are we giving our students the tools to start

their own businesses, but we’re also facilitating

interaction with industry so they can forge links

for the future.”

Robert van Zyl with Prof Lee-Anne McKinnell, Managing Director of SANSA Space Science, and Dr Patrick Sibanda, with learners who participated in a satellite-building competition

“And we are very proud of our outreach and

awareness programme, where a group of

pupils from Luhlaza High are taught how to

build mock-satellites. We also teach them a

little about satellite and orbital dynamics. This

is an important part of our mission to publicise

our courses and the wonderful opportunities

that are available to bright graduates here at

F’SATI.”

Van Zyl has expressed deep appreciation to

the sponsors of F’SATI’s first industry seminar

for 2011, including the Aerospace Industry

Support Initiative, EADS Astrium, the DTI and

the DST.

Product Lifecycle Management Competency Centre (PLMCC)Prof Stéphane Bouyé

[email protected]

The Product Lifecycle Management Competency

Centre (PLMCC) is the result of a partnership

between the French Ministry of Education and

Research and Dassault Systèmes, a world leader

in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product

Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solutions.

The centre focuses on various application domains

of PLM and specifically develops new educational

methods adapted to the strong competency

expectations of the globalised industries and

R&D institutions in South Africa. This platform

enables the reform of engineering curricula and

acts as an integrating agent for multidisciplinary

R&D. It also provides a networking capability for

integrated learning projects conducted between

geographically dispersed teams.

The activities of the centre involve students and

educators at CPUT by undertaking projects and

teaching new methodology and best practices

in developing products, as well as providing

resources and support to each department for

research and project development. The PLMCC

plays a core role in developing “Engineers for Virtual

Product Development” that industries are seeking.

The French Ministry of Education and Research has

assigned a full-time professor, Prof Stéphane Bouyé,

to design training programmes for the centre. The

centre uses the full suite of Dassault Systèmes’

latest Version 6 softwares, CATIA, DELMIA,

SIMULIA, 3DVia and ENOVIA, and complements

CPUT modelling and simulation capabilities which

support South African industry.

“Global industry is evolving from a ‘good product’

perspective to a longer, broader strategic

perspective of delivering a good ‘experience’ to

end-users. Academic institutions with foresight,

such as CPUT, realise this and address this

perspective in their curriculum. PLMCC design

is based on a cooperative model successfully

established in Brazil, India, China and Mexico

to accelerate the development of world-class

education,” said Xavier Fouger, Senior Director,

Academic Programmes, Dassault Systèmes.

Robert van Zyl with students from a community programme hosted by F’SATI and SANSA


Technology Station in Clothing and Textiles (TSCT)Mr Shamil Isaacs

[email protected]@cput.ac.zahttp://active.cput.ac.za/tsct

The TSCT provides innovation support to SMMEs in

the clothing, textile and related industries in order to

improve competitiveness, and is supported by the

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA).

The specific services provided to the clothing,

textile, and related sectors are:

�Manufacturing advisory services

�Technology platform (cutting-edge technology

that is available for SMMEs to utilise for prototype

development)

�Product analysis and testing

�Human capital development (short learning

programmes of strategic importance to the

clothing and textiles industry)

�Product development

�Smart organisation (clustering of SMMEs to

share knowledge and network facilitation)

The two research focus areas are anthropometry

(body sizing using a 3D body scanner) and the

development of polymer textiles in water and air

pollution abatement/electro spinning nano fibres.

Highlights for 2011 included a research project

conducted with Eskom involving the evaluation of

nano fibres for water treatment.

Services to industry:

�Total number of SMMEs supported: 489

�Number of SMMEs on short learning

programmes: 249

�Tests conducted for SMMEs: 790

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Li S & Sun B (eds)

Advances in Cell Mechanics

Heidelberg, Germany: Springer Science

Business Media, 2011

ISBN 978-3-64217-589-3

Lloyd PIntroduction to extraction in food processing

Lebovka N, Vorobiev E and Chemat F (eds)

Enhancing Extraction Processes in the Food

Industry

London: CRC Press, 2011, pp 1-24

ISBN 978-1-4398-4593-6

Qin QH & Sun B (eds)

Advances in Engineering Mechanics, Volume 1

New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2011

ISBN 978-1-60876-901-8

Surridge AD, Cloete M & Lloyd PThe geological storage of carbon dioxide and

disposal of nuclear waste in South Africa

Toth FL (ed.)

Geological Disposal of Carbon Dioxide and

Radioactive Waste: A Comparative Assessment

Heidelberg, Germany: Springer, 2011, pp 569-

588

ISBN 978-90-481-8711-9

Ziegler RThe value of experiential learning – The student

perspective

Aung W, IIic V, Moscinski J & Uhomoibhi J (eds)

Innovations 2011: World Innovations in

Engineering Education and Research

Potomac, MA: International Network for

Engineering Education and Research (INEER),

2011, pp 247-257

ISBN 978-0-9818868-2-4

Conference papers

Abidin AZ, Ziegler R & Tuohi R

Learning styles amongst engineering students in

Malaysia, South Africa and Finland

International Conference on Engineering

Education (ICEE) 2011: Engineering

Sustainability for a Global Economy

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 21-26 August 2011

Barris KThe Afrikaner grotesque: Mediating between

colonial self and colonised other

22nd Annual British Commonwealth and

Postcolonial Studies Conference

Savannah, Georgia, 17-18 February 2011

Barris KInterrogations of guilt and amnesia in Mike

Nicol’s The Ibis Tapestry, and Wall of Days by

Alastair Bruce

English Academy of Southern Africa

International Global Jubilee Conference

Cape Town, 7-9 September 2011

Barris KThoughts on a protracted and bloody-minded

campaign of resistance to Harvard system

referencing, and how I nearly won the battle


(RITAL) Conference


De Jager D, Sheldon MS & Edwards WApplication of a pilot-scale MBR system for the

removal of colour from industrial textile effluent

WISA-MTC ’11, Water Institute of Southern Africa

– Membrane Technology Division

Durban, 11-14 September 2011

Dembskey E & Biermann ESoftware agents vs botnets

6th International Conference on Information

Warfare and Security (ICIW 2011)

Washington, DC, 17-18 March 2011

Foudazi R & Masalova IBinary mixtures of highly concentrated

emulsions

European Rheology Conference

Suzdal, Russia, 10-14 May 2011

Fritz WLO & Kallis DC Solar water heater modelling

International Society for Engineering Education

(IGIP) International Conference

Santos, Brazil, 27-30 March 2011

Haydam N, Slabbert A & Uken EFrom quantum physics to quantum marketing

research practice – A monistic view

Proceedings of the 32nd SAMRA (Southern

African Marketing Research Association)

Conference

Vanderbijlpark, 1-3 June 2011

Hotzhausen J & Martin LSite-staff transport in the construction industry –

A South African case

IEEE Symposium on Industrial Electronics &

Applications (ISIEA 2011)

Langkawi, Malaysia, 25-28 September 2011

Kallis DC & Fritz WLOWorking towards a greener future – The

development of a prototype fuel cell-based

vehicle

International Society for Engineering Education

(IGIP) International Conference


Kriger C, Retonda J, Luwaca E & Bahardien S

Analysis of GOOSE and sampled value

message structure for educational purposes

2nd PAC World International Conference

Dublin, Ireland, 28-30 June 2011

Lloyd PThe great fracking debate

Johannesburg Press Club and EE Publishing

Public Debating Forum

Midrand, 25 May 2011


Lloyd PHow I learned to stop worrying and love the

frack

University of the Third Age

Hermanus, 8 August 2011

Lloyd PHow I learned to stop worrying and love the

frack

Wordfest, Grahamstown Festival

Grahamstown, 2 July 2011

Lloyd POverview of South Africa’s coal reserves and

production

McCloskey’s Coal Export Conference

Cape Town, 2-3 February 2011

Lloyd PParticipation in COP17

Parliamentary Institute of SA

Cape Town, 26 November 2011

Lloyd PRealising Botswana’s gas potential

International Coal and Energy Conference

Gaborone, Botswana, 29-30 November 2011

Lloyd PRefinery investment issues in southern Africa

African Economic Forum

Cape Town, 13-15 March 2011

Lloyd PSouth Africa is ready for nuclear technology

Nuclear Forum

Johannesburg, 19 May 2011

Lloyd PSulphur – Environmental over-reaction to one of

nature’s cycles

South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

Conference on Sulphur, Sulphuric Acid and SO2

Abatement

Pilanesberg, 16-19 May 2011

Lloyd PTransition to a low-carbon world – a risk

assessment

Omega Investment Conference “A Low Carbon

Future”

Johannesburg, 23-24 February 2011

Makinde ODImpact of mathematical sciences research on

national development (keynote address)

First Kenyatta University Mathematics

International Conference

Nairobi, Kenya, 8-10 June 2011

Makinde ODModelling CO2 emission, O2 depletion and

thermal decomposition in a stockpile of reactive

materials (keynote address)

Strathmore University International Mathematics

Conference

Nairobi, Kenya, 18-20 August 2011

Makinde ODNumerical investigation of unsteady MHD

thermal boundary layer over a stretching sheet

with a convective surface boundary condition

35th Annual South African Symposium on

Numerical and Applied Mathematics

Stellenbosch, 23-25 March 2011

Msomi V, Oliver GJ, Philander O & Sanusi KA newly developed alternative way to describe

shape memory alloy behaviour

11th International Conference on Computational

Science and its Application

Santander, Spain, 20-23 June 2011

Nomnqa M, Ikhu-Omoregbe D & Rabiu ASimulation studies of a high temperature proton

exchange membrane fuel cell

44th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society

of Chemical Engineers

Victoria Island, Lagos, 10-12 November 2011

Rabiu A, Van Steen E & Claeys M

Effect of space velocity on the secondary

reactions of the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis

44th Annual conference of the Nigerian Society of

Chemical Engineers

Victoria Island, Lagos, 10-12 November 2011

Trowler P, Raisanen C, Gustaffsson M,

Eriksson A, Stenberg A, Jacobs C, Wright J, Winberg C & Wyrley-Birch B

Mobility and gate-keeping: The literacy practices

of disciplines

Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA)

International Conference: Mobility, Language,

Literacy

Cape Town, 19-21 January 2011

Uken EFunding renewable energy in developing

countries

Strengthening Cooperation between Germany

and India: International Humboldt on Adaptive

Management of Ecosystems: The Knowledge

of Societies for Adaptation and Mitigation of

Impacts of Climate Change

Bangalore, India, 19-21 October 2011

Uken EPromoting solar water systems in developing

countries

BIT’s 1st Annual Low Carbon Earth Summit 2011

Dalian, China, 19-26 October 2011

Uken ESolar water heating in South Africa

BIT’s 1st Annual Low Carbon Earth Summit 2011

Dalian, China, 19-26 October 2011

Uken ESustainable Energy

Sustainable Energy Seminar

Johannesburg, 12 October 2011

Uken EA sustained look at renewable energy

Sustainable Energy Seminar

Johannesburg, 12 October 2011

Winberg C, Jacobs C, Wright J & Wyrley-Birch BPartnerships between language and disciplinary

specialists

English Language and Linguistics Joint Annual

Conference 2011 (LSSA, SAALA, EPIP, SAALT)

Grahamstown, 26-29 June 2011


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Zeelie P, Sheldon MS & Edwards WA pilot-scale ultra-filtration membrane bioreactor

application for the treatment of paper and pulp

wastewater

WISA-MTC ’11, Water Institute of Southern Africa

– Membrane Technology Division


Zietsman R & De Kerk R

Unskilled bricklayers on construction sites in the

Western Cape

NMMU Construction Management 40th

Conference, Port Elizabeth, 27-29 November

2011

Conference posters

Aggrey O, Donkor E, Cupido L, Masutha R & Ismail FSmall-scale fish farming in a shipping container

using renewable energy


Excellence


Arendse B, Bailes D & Cain VLow-cost baby incubator


Excellence


Chinyika E & Bierman EDesign of a low-cost store and forward

communication payload for a nanosatellite


Excellence


Chowdhury MR & Fester VGEffect of temperature on the synthesis of iron

oxide nanoparticles


Excellence


De Jager D, Sheldon MS & Edwards WMembrane bioreactor application within the

treatment of high-strength textile effluent

2nd Regional Young Water Professionals (YWP)

Conference

Pretoria, 2-5 July 2011

De Villiers G, Van der Byl A & Wilkinson RAn internet gateway for a wireless sensor

network


Excellence


Dlangamandla N, Ikhu-Omoregbe DIO,

Ulleberg Ø & Rabiu ANovel thermal management in a fuel cell-based

micro-combined heat and power system


Excellence


Drotskie N, Ernst M & Hovgaard EMDevelopment of a network-based tool for the

textile and related fields in the Western Cape


Excellence


Duggan SM, Ernst M & Hovgaard EMDevelopment of mass customisation tools using

CAD macro-technology


Excellence


Heugh L, Ernst M & Hovgaard EMApplication of body scanning technology and

statistical analysis in improving sizing and fit in

the clothing industry in the Western Cape


Excellence


IIunga LM & Fester VGPressure drop measurement of controlled

contracting and re-expanding flows for highly

viscous fluids


Excellence


John J, Isafiade A & Rabiu ARetrofit of heat exchanger networks of petroleum

refinery using pinch analysis


Excellence


Jordaan E, Janse van Vuuren M & Rabiu AFischer-Tropsch process improvement: Data

acquisition and measurement optimisation


Excellence


Kanyarusoke KE, Gryzagoridis J & Oliver GDesign of a thermal-hydraulic driven and

mechanically controlled solar tracker for tropical

Africa


Excellence


Kotzé R & Haldenwang RDevelopment of a commercial in-line process

rheometer based on ultrasonics


Excellence


Krishnamurthy S & Tzoneva RMulti-objective economic dispatch problem

using Lagrange’s method: A comparative

analysis of price penalty factors


Excellence


Maladzhi WR, Yan B & Makinde ODThe impact of innovative leadership on

sustainability of SMEs in the Western Cape,

South Africa


Excellence


Martin LSocial capital and contractors’ success – A

longitudinal study


Excellence



Masango P & Kohlhöfer WSmart health monitoring system for helicopter

rotor blade


Excellence


Mtiya KS & Cairncross EKUsing AERMOD and CALPUFF to model the

dispersion of sulphur dioxide from Chevron oil

refinery to assess the regulatory coherence

of ambient air quality and refinery emission

standards


Excellence


Muluh ET, Vaughan CL & John LR

Characterising alpha event-related brain

oscillations in mental arithmetic processing

Society for Neroscience 41st Annual Meeting

Washington, DC, 12-15 November 2011

Mutch GA & Wilkinson RHAn analogue-controlled switch-mode power

system for a CubeSat


Excellence


Ngobeni WS, Hangone G & Ikhu-Omoregbe DFroth flotation of nickel sulphide ores using thiol

collectors and their mixtures


Excellence


Nomnqa MV, Ikhu-Omoregbe DIO & Rabiu AModelling and simulation of a high-temperature

proton exchange membrane fuel cell


Excellence


Ntamba Ntamba BM, Chowdhury MR &Fester VGPrediction of non-Newtonian pressure loss

coefficient for short and long square-edged

orifice plates


Excellence


Olowoye B, Yan B & Makinde ODAn analysis of undergraduates’ perception of the

use of technology in a university


Excellence


Peterson M, Sam M, Matshoba L, Philander O & Riddles MDevelopment of the guardian I and II unmanned

aerial vehicles


Excellence


Pietrangeli S, Kilfoil M & De Vries IVariable blade length wind turbine design


Excellence


Sagouo Minko F, Magnus L, Van Zyl RR, Visser DF, Lehmensiek R & Cilliers PJ

CubeSat mission design for characterising the

dual auroral radar network (superdarn) field of

view


Excellence


September S, Ernst M & Hovgaard EMUltrasonic welding-innovative joining technology

for Sporttech application


Excellence


Sheldon MS, Zeelie PJ & Edwards WTreatment of paper mill effluent using membrane

bioreactors

2nd Regional Young Water Professionals (YWP)

Conference

Pretoria, 2-5 July 2011

Shituula D & Martin LAn analysis of decision making in technical

facility management of public health facilities


Excellence


Sibanda M & Van Zyl RRElectromagnetic compatibility design and

implementation plan for a CubeSat


Excellence


Tobedza A & Yan BAn approach to quality management in

educational and training institutions of Botswana


Excellence


Tshilombo MO & Ojumu TVEffect of pH on bioleaching of low-grade

chalcopyrite containing high silicates in a

column reactor


Excellence


Yan B, Makinde K & Makinde ODIntervention strategies to improve the quality of

students’ health in tertiary institutions of South

Africa


Excellence


Zandberg HAJ, Kaplan S, De Jager G & Wilkinson RHEnergy harvesting techniques for sensor network

motes


Excellence



Aboyade AO, Rabiu A & Amigun B

The potential for climate change mitigation in

solid waste disposal: A case study of Lagos


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landfills

ISTEC International Science and Technology

Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, 7-9 December

2011

Istanbul, Turkey: Istanbul University, 2011, pp

828-833

ISBN 2146-7382

Bester SJ & Atkinson-Hope GHarmonic filter design to mitigate two resonant

points in a distribution network

Proceedings of the 21th Australasian Universities

Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC),

Brisbane, Australia, 25-28 September 2011

Brisbane, Australia: AUPEC, 2011, pp 109-113

ISBN 978-1-4577-1793-2

Bredekamp AJA measured base analysis of domestic power

consumption due to home entertainment devices

Beute N (ed.)

Proceedings of the Nineteenth Conference on

the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town, 12-13

April 2011

Cape Town: Cape Peninsula University of

Technology, 2011, pp 3-10

ISBN 978-0-9814311-4-7

Chipanga T, Gryzagoridis J & Oliver GJDetermination of the accuracy of non-destructive

residual stress measurement techniques

Kok S, Wilke DN & Inglis HM (eds)

7th South African Conference on Computational

and Applied Mechanics (SACAM10), Pretoria,

South Africa, 10-13 January 2010

Pretoria, South Africa: South African Association

for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 2011,

pp 482-491

ISBN 978-0-620-49192-1

Chowdhury F & Ojumu TVContribution of ferric-iron precipitate to the

kinetic of microbial ferrous-iron oxidation by

Leptospirillum ferriphillum in a packed column

Qiu G, Jiang T, Qin W, Liu X,Yang Y & Wang H

(eds)

Proceedings of the 19th International

Biohydrometallurgy Symposium (IBS 2011):

Biohydrometallurgy: Biotech Key to Unlock

Mineral Resources Value, Changsha, China, 18-

22 September 2011

Changsha, China: Central South University

Press, 2011, pp 76-80

ISBN 978-7-5487-0356-3

Chowdhury F & Ojumu TVThe effects of temperature on the kinetics of

the ferrous-iron biooxidation by Leptospirillum

ferriphillum in a packed column bioreactor

Qiu G, Jiang T, Qin W, Liu X,Yang Y & Wang H

(eds)

Proceedings of the 19th International

Biohydrometallurgy Symposium (IBS):

Biohydrometallurgy: Biotech Key to Unlock

Mineral Resources Value, Changsha, China, 18-

22 September 2011

Changsha, China: Central South University

Press, 2011, pp 101-105

ISBN 978-7-5487-0356-3

Esbach JEntrepreneurship: Rethinking the future

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference

of Engineering & Business Education and 1st

SAFRI Journey to Excellence Conference, Cape

Town, 20-23 November 2011



ISBN 978-0620-52121-5

Fester VG, Kabwe AM & Slatter PTDiaphragm valve head loss coefficients for

coarse particles transported in a non-Newtonian

carrier fluid

Jewell R & Fourie A (eds)

Paste 2011: Proceedings of the 14th International

Seminar on Paste and Thickened Tailings, Perth,

Australia, 5-7 April 2011

Nedlands, WA, Australia: Australian Centre for

Geomechanics, 2011, pp 417-426

ISBN 978-0-980 6154-3-2

Fritz W How new technologies and standards influence

renewable energy applications

Beute N (ed.)

Proceedings of the 8th Conference on the

Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy, Cape

Town, 15-17 August 2011



ISBN 978-0-9814311-5-4

Fritz WLO, Kallis DC & Khan MTEThe role of geothermal energy in Bavaria

Beute N (ed.)



April 2011



ISBN 978-0-9814311-4-7

Fritz W, Kallis DC & Omar IInfusing environmental literacy into engineering

programmes

Proceedings of the VIIth International Conference

on Engineering and Computer Education –

ICECE ’2011: Engineering Education Inspiring

the Next Generation of Engineers, Guimarães,

Portugal, 25-28 September 2011

Santos, Brazil: COPEC (Science and Education

Research Council), 2011, pp 5-8

ISBN 978-85-89120-97-5

Fritz W, Kallis DC & Von Gleichenstein A

The importance of soft skills and the influence of

culture on project management








ISBN 978-85-89120-97-5

Fritz W, Kallis D & Von Gleichenstein A

Increasing competitiveness of South African

companies through international development

programmes with special focus on the

renewable sector








ISBN 978-0620-52121-5

Fritz W, Kallis D & Von Gleichenstein A

The influence of culture on project management

in emerging businesses







ISBN 978-0620-52121-5

Fritz WLO & Tsikata M

Modelling a geothermal source with

cogeneration applications in a residential area

Beute N (ed.)



April 2011



ISBN 978-0-9814311-4-7

Haldenwang R & Fester VG The influence of different super-plasticisers on

the flowability and reproducibility of an SCC mix

Khrapko M & Wallevik O (eds)

Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium

on High Performance Concrete: Design,

Verification & Utilisation, Rotorua, New Zealand,

9-11 August 2011

Auckland, New Zealand: New Zealand Concrete

Society, 2011, pp 526-533

ISBN 978-0-473-19287-7

Holtzhausen J & Martin LSite-staff transport in the construction industry: A

South African case

2011 IEEE Symposium on Business, Engineering

and Industrial Applications (ISBEIA2011),

Langkawi Island, Malaysia, 25-28 September

2011

IEEE, 2011, pp 406-411

ISBN 978-1-4577-1549-5

Izuegbu NS & Adonis MLSimulation and modelling of energy efficient

design of a ceramic infrared heater


Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy

(ICUE), Cape Town, 15-17 August 2011



ISBN 978-1-4577-1745-1

Kallis DC & Fritz WOptimising student groups within a project-

based learning environment








ISBN 978-85-89120-97-5

Kallis DC & Fritz WLOSolar water heater modelling

Proceedings of the XIIth International Conference

on Engineering and Technology Education,


Santos, Brazil: University of Santos, 2011, p 61

ISBN 978-85-89549-83-7

Kallis DC & Fritz WLOWorking towards a greener future – The

development of a prototype fuel cell-based

vehicle

Proceedings of the XIIth International Conference

on Engineering and Technology Education,


Santos, Brazil: University of Santos, 2011, p 59

ISBN 978-85-89549-83-7

Kanyarusoke KERe-curriculating: Can an engineering lecturer

contribute to meet 21st century Africa’s

challenges?







ISBN 978-0620-52121-5

Kaplan S, Nicholls F, De Jager G &Wilkinson RHWireless transformer monitoring

Proceedings of the 20th Southern African

Universities’ Power Engineering Conference

(SAUPEC), Cape Town, 13-15 July 2011

Rondebosch: South African Universities’ Power

Engineering Conference, 2011, pp 224-227

ISBN 978-0-7992-2480-1

Keen GA & Lloyd PJDomestic application of a PV system

Beute N (ed.)



April 2011



ISBN 978-0-9814311-4-7

Khotso PA, Lehmensiek R & Van Zyl RRComparison of the communication time of a high

gain versus a low gain monopole-like low profile

antenna on a 3-unit CubeSat

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

(IEEE) Africon 2011, Livingstone, Zambia, 13-15

September 2011


(IEEE), 2011, 4pp electronic

ISBN 978-1-61284-991-1

Kilimo ASG & Khan MTE Small hydro for rural electrification

Beute N (ed.)



April 2011



ISBN 978-0-9814311-4-7


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Kotzé R & Haldenwang RDevelopment of an ultrasonic in-line rheometer:

Evaluation, optimisation and verification

Sobota J (ed.)

15th International Conference on Transport

and Sedimentation of Solid Particles, Wroclaw,

Poland, 6-9 September 2011

Wroclaw, Poland: Wroclaw University of

Environmental and Life Sciences, 2011, pp

49-61

ISBN 978-83-62633-16-6

Krishnamurthy S & Tzoneva R Comparative analysis of min-max and max-max

price penalty factor approaches for multi-criteria

power system dispatch problem with valve point

effect loading using Lagrange’s method

Fourth International Conference on Power and

Energy Systems (ICPS), Chennai, India, 22-24

December 2011


(IEEE), 2011, 7pp electronic

ISBN 978-1-4577-1510-5

Krishnamurthy S & Tzoneva RComparative analysis of min-max and max-max

price penalty factor approaches for multi-

criteria power system dispatch problem using

Lagrange’s method

Proceedings of the International Conference on

Recent Advancements in Electrical, Electronics

and Control Engineering (IConRAEeCE’11),

Sivakasi, India, 15-17 December 2011

Sivakasi, India: IEEE explore, 2011, pp 36-43

ISBN 978-1-4577-2147-2

Krishnamurthy S & Tzoneva R Comparative analysis of min-max and max-max

price penalty factor approaches for multi-

criteria power system dispatch problem using

Lagrange’s method

International Conference on Recent

Advancements in Electrical, Electronics and

Control Engineering, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, India,

15-17 December 2011

Piscataway, NJ: Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2011, pp 36-43

ISBN 978-1-45772149-6

La Cock RR & Muzondo IF

Innovative teaching using integrated tasks for

engineering course







ISBN 978-0620-52121-5

Lloyd PJDThe case against a carbon tax for South Africa

Beute N (ed.)






ISBN 978-0-9814311-5-4

Martin LA matter of personality – Interactions among

contractors analysed using activity theory

7th Construction Industry Development

Board (CIDB) Postgraduate Conference on

Construction Industry Development, Pretoria,

South Africa, 9-11 October 2011

Pretoria, South Africa: Construction Industry

Development Board (CIDB) and University of

Pretoria, 2011, 8pp electronic

ISBN 978-0-620-51438-5

Martin LLearning in the construction industry: An

analysis based on the activity theory

Egbu C & Lou ECW (eds)

Association of Researchers in Construction

Management (ARCOM) Twenty-Seventh Annual

Conference, Bristol, UK, 5-7 September 2011,

Volume 1

Reading, UK: Association of Researchers in

Construction Management (ARCOM), 2011, pp

535-544

ISBN 978-0-9552390-5-2 (2 Vols)

Meru AM & Atkinson-Hope GDevelopment of a design, installation and

commissioning process of MV open rack

harmonic filters




Rondebosch, South Africa: SAUPEC, 2011, pp

339-344

ISBN 978-0-7992-2480-1

Mukuna JG & Kilfoil MTesting of combined refrigerator/heat exchanger

and geyser

Beute N (ed.)



April 2011



ISBN 978-0-9814311-4-7

Muzondo IV & La Cock RSurvey training terrain and integrated task

training in geomatics

Proceedings of the AfricaGEO Developing

Geomatics for Africa, Cape Town, 31 May 2011-

2 June 2011

Cape Town: AfricaGEO, 2011, p 33

ISBN 978-0-620-48428-2

Nell RD & Kahn MTEThe use of 3D electronic vision for effective

utilisation of solar power in a hybrid electrical

supply setup

Beute N (ed.)






ISBN 978-0-9814311-5-4

Nomnqa M, Dlangamandla N,Ikhu-Omoregbe D & Rabiu AOptimisation studies on the performance of a

high temperature proton exchange membrane


fuel cell



2011


608-613

ISBN 2146-7382

Oliviera C, Kahn M, Fritz W & Kallis DCReal world focus in education – A theoretical

analysis from the Cape Peninsula University of

Technology in Cape Town








ISBN 978-85-89120-97-5

Omar I, Sebezo N & Matshoba ZInvestigating the feasibility of small hydro power:

A case study

Beute N (ed.)



April 2011



ISBN 978-0-9814311-4-7

Onwunta OEK & Kahn MTEElectric drives and energy efficiency: Myriad

meanings

Beute N (ed.)






ISBN 978-0-9814311-5-4

Onwunta OEK & Kahn MTEEnergy efficiency and reliability improvement

strategies in industrial electric motor-driven

systems (EMDS)

Beute N (ed.)






ISBN 978-0-9814311-5-4

Rabiu A, Adefeso I & Ikhu-Omoregbe DMunicipal solid waste gasification/polymer

electrolyte membrane fuel cell integrated CHP

system



2011


567-572

ISBN 2146-7382

Raji AK & Khan MTEDistributed energy resources for residential

electricity users

Beute N (ed.)



April 2011



ISBN 978-0-9814311-4-7

Raubenheimer JH Development of a GISc programme for CPUT

Proceedings of the AfricaGEO developing

geomatics for Africa, Cape Town, 31 May 2011-2

June 2011

Cape Town: South African Geomatics Institute,

2011, pp 44-48

ISBN 978-0-620-48428-2

Roman M & Van Zyl RPassive field uniformity enhancement in

reverberation chambers


(IEEE) Africon 2011, Livingstone, Zambia, 13-15

September 2011

IEEE, 2011, 6pp electronic

ISBN 978-61284-991-1

Simpheh EK, Ndihokubwayo R & Love PED

An analysis of the impact of rework on project

performance: Views from the field

6th Built Environment Conference,

Johannesburg, 31 July-2 August 2011

Lambton, South Africa: Association of Schools of

Construction of Southern Africa, 2011, pp 87-98

ISBN 978-0-86970-7130-5

Simpheh EK, Ndihokubwayo R & Love PED

An analysis of the impact of rework on project

performance: Views from the field

Rauch S, Morrison GM & Monzón A (eds)

Proceedings of the 9th Highway and Urban

Environment Symposium, Madrid, Spain, 9-11

June 2008

Dordrecht, Germany: Springer

Science+Business Media B.V., 2010, pp 207-

215

ISBN 978-90-481-3042-9

Slatter PT, Haldenwang R & Chhabra RP

The laminar/turbulence transition for paste sheet

flow

Jewell R & Fourie A (eds)

Proceedings of the 14th International Seminar on

Paste and Thickened Tailings, Perth, Australia,

5-7 April 2011

Nedlands, WA, Australia: Australian Centre for

Geomechanics, 2011, pp 381-388

ISBN 978-0-980 6154-3-2

Smith J, Stemmet WC & Atkinson-Hope GHarmonic source-sink nodal diagram for

analysing directional flow of power in an

integrated HVAC/HVDC network



(SAUPEC 2011), Cape Town, 13-15 July 2011

Rondebosch: South African Universities’ Power

Engineering Conference, 2011, pp 224-227

ISBN 978-0-7992-2480-1

Stemmet WC, Smith J & Atkinson-Hope GAC harmonic filter analysis under pole-bypass

operating conditions on a 12-pulse HVDC

system




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Rondebosch, South Africa: South African

Universities’ Power Engineering Conference,

2011, pp 333-338

ISBN 978-0-7992-2480-1

Sutherland A & Kotzé MA system to estimate particle activity and

velocity at the pipe wall in settling slurry flow

Sobota J (ed.)

15th International Conference on Transport

and Sedimentation of Solid Particles, Wroclaw,

Poland, 6-9 September 2011

Wroclaw, Poland: Wroclaw University of

Environmental and Life Sciences, 2011, pp

49-61

ISBN 978-83-62633-16-6

Tsikata M & Fritz WLOCombined heat and power application from a

biogas plant

Beute N (ed.)



April 2011



ISBN 978-0-9814311-4-7

Tsikata M & Fritz WPeople and technology








ISBN 978-85-89120-97-5

Van der Bijl ASouth Africa’s changing teacher education

policy framework and its implications for

business and engineering education







ISBN 978-0620-52121-5

Van der Byl A, Wilkinson RH & Inggs MR

Recursive Fourier transform hardware


(IEEE) Radar Conference, Kansas City, MI, 23-

27 May 2011

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

(IEEE), 2011, pp 746-750

ISBN 978-1-4244-8900-8

Verhulp AN & Atkinson-Hope GReducing the masking effect in performance

index-based contingency ranking




Rondebosch, South Africa: South African

Universities’ Power Engineering Conference,

2011, 6pp electronic

ISBN 978-0-7992-2480-1

Wiese SF & Zietsman RAssessment of emotional intelligence training

provided to junior project managers in the

construction industry

6th Built Environment Conference, Johannesburg,

31 July-2 August 2011

Lambton, South Africa: Association of Schools

of Construction of Southern Africa, 2011, pp

585-594

ISBN 978-0-86970-7130-5

Yan B & Zhang LAn approach of quality management in the small

business environment of South Africa

Szu Hui NG, Roger JIAO & Min XIE (eds)

IEEE International Conference on Industrial

Engineering and Engineering Management

IEEEM2011, Furama Riverfront, Singapore, 6-9

December 2011

Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, 2011, pp 684-688

ISBN 978-1-4577-0738-4


Awad FG, Sibanda P, Motsa SS & Makinde ODConvection from an inverted cone in a porous

medium with cross-diffusion effects

Computers and Mathematics with Applications,

61:1431-1441, 2011

Ferg EE & Masalova IUsing PXRD to investigate the crystallisation of

highly concentrated emulsion of NH4NO3

South African Journal of Chemistry, 64:7-16,

2011

Foudazi R, Masalova I & Malkin AYAFlow behaviour of highly concentrated emulsions

of supersaturated aqueous solution in oil

Rheologica Acta, 50:897-907, 2011

Foudazi R, Masalova I & Malkin AYAThe rheology of binary mixtures of highly

concentrated emulsions

Applied Rheology, 21(2):25326-1-25326-3, 2011

Gryzagoridis J, Findeis D & Chipanga TShearography – In identifying the presence and

subsequent measurement of residual stresses

Insight, 53(5):245-247, 2011

Humphreys P, Erfort E, Fester V, Chhiba M, Kotzé R, Philander O & Sam MDevelopment of an experimental diaphragm

valve used for velocity profiling of such devices

Journal for New Generation Sciences, 15(3):32-

45, 2010

Kotzé R, Wiklund J, Haldenwang R & Fester V Measurement and analysis of flow behaviour

in complex geometries using the Ultrasonic

Velocity Profiling (UVP) technique

Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, 22:110-

119, 2011

Madzivire G, Gitari WM, Vadapalli VRK, Ojumu TV & Petrik LF

Fate of sulphate removed during the treatment

of circumneutral mine water and acid mine

drainage with coal fly ash: Modelling and

experimental approach

Minerals Engineering, 24:1467-1477, 2011


Makinde ODMHD mixed-convection interaction with thermal

radiation and nth order chemical reaction past

a vertical porous plate embedded in a porous

medium

Chemical Engineering Communications,

198(2):147-171, 2011

Makinde ODOn MHD convection with Soret and Dufour

effects past a vertical plate embedded in a

porous medium

Latin American Applied Research, 41:63-68,

2011

Makinde OD & Aziz A

Boundary layer flow of a nanofluid past a

stretching sheet with a convective boundary

condition

International Journal of Thermal Sciences,

50:1326-1332, 2011

Makinde OD & Olanrewaju PO

Unsteady mixed convection with Soret and

Dufour effects past a porous plate moving

through a binary mixture of chemically reacting

fluid


198(7):920-938, 2011

Makinde OD & Sibanda P

Effects of chemical reaction on boundary layer

flow past a vertical stretching surface in the

presence of internal heat generation

International Journal of Numerical Methods for

Heat and Fluid Flow, 21(6):779-792, 2011

Masalova I, Foudazi R & Malkin AYAThe rheology of highly concentrated emulsions

stabilised with different surfactants

Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and

Engineering Aspects, 375:76-86, 2011

Masalova I, Kovalchuk K & Malkin AYAIR studies of interfacial interaction of the

succinic surfactants with different head groups

in highly concentrated W/O emulsions

Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology,

32(11):1547-1555, 2011

Muluh ET, Vaughan CL & John LR

High resolution event-related potentials analysis

of the arithmetic-operation effect in mental

arithmetic

Clinical Neurophysiology, 47:518-529, 2011

Ojumu TV & Petersen J

The kinetics of ferrous ion oxidation by

Leptospirillum ferriphilum in continuous culture:

The effect of pH

Hydrometallurgy, 106:5-11, 2011

Olanrewaju PO & Makinde ODEffects of thermal diffusion and diffusion thermo

on chemically reacting MHD boundary layer flow

of heat and mass transfer past a moving vertical

plate with suction/injection

Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering,

36:1607-1619, 2011

Ongendangenda HN & Ojumu TVThe effect of initial pH on the kinetics of ferrous-

iron biooxidation at low temperature


1683, 2011

Prakash J & Makinde ODRadiative heat transfer to blood flow through a

stenotic artery in the presence of magnetic field

Latin American Applied Research, 41:273-277,

2011

Simpeh EK, Ndihokubwayo R & Love PED

Field diagnosis of causes and effects of rework

in higher education residential facilities

Journal of Construction, 4(1):17-23, 2011

Wu J & Tzoneva RA multi-agent system architecture for

coordination of the real-time control functions in

complex industrial systems

International Journal of Computers,

Communications & Control, VI(4):764-781, 2011

Yakhoub HA, Masalova I & Haldenwang RHighly concentrated emulsions: Role of droplet

size


198(2):147-171, 2011

Yan B & Makinde OD Impact of continuous improvement on new

product development within SMEs in the

Western Cape, South Africa

African Journal of Business Management,

5(6):2220-2229, 2011


Adewole AC & Tzoneva RA review of methodologies for fault detection

and location in distribution power networks

International Review on Modelling and

Simulations, 4(6), 21pp electronic, 2011

Agutu G, Djouani K, Biermann E & Noel G

Context-aware VoIP congestion control service

African Journal of Information and

Communication, 11:55-76, 2010/2011

Gustafsson M, Eriksson A, Räisänen C, Stenberg

A-C, Jacobs C, Wright J, Wyrley-Birch B & Winberg CCollaborating for content and language

integrated learning: The situated character of

faculty collaboration and student learning

Journal of Language, Learning and Academic

Writing, Special Issue 8, 13pp electronic, 2011

Kaunda MAEInternal variable formulations of static and

dynamic elastic-plastic problems using

Liapunov functions: Algorithmic aspects

Journal of Mechanics Engineering and

Automation, 1: 147-162, 2011

Lloyd PAir pollution perceptions and their impacts on

the coal industry

Journal of the Southern African Institute of

Mining and Metallurgy, 111 (8):573-579, 2011


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Msomi V, Oliver GJ & Philander OThe developed alternative model to describe the

microstructural behaviour of Niti shape memory

alloy

Journal of Mechanics and MEMS, 3(1):25-29,

2011

Muluh ETA review of event-related potential (ERP)

components employed in mental arithmetic

processing studies

Journal of Neurology & Neurophysiology, 7pp

electronic, 2011

Prinsloo N & De Vries IDDesign and development of a battery cell

voltage monitoring system

Energize: 54-58, June 2011

Rufai OR, Rabiu AM, Adefeso IB, Sanusi KO &

Azeez SO

Temperature dependent poiseuille fluid flow

between parallel plates

Canadian Journal on Science and Engineering

Mathematics, 2(3):146-152, 2011

Surridge AD, Cloete M & Lloyd PGeological storage of carbon dioxide and

disposal of nuclear waste in South Africa

Advances in Global Change Research, 44: 569-

588, 2011

Tzoneva RCentre for substation automation and energy

management systems

Energize, 12:6, 2011

Uken E & Weiss W

Kuyasa – Südafrikas erstes CMD Projekt

Erneuerbare Energie, 2(11):19-20, 2011-2

Van Zyl RCubeSats – a 21st century (r)evolution: South

Africa is at the forefront of research into cube

satellites

Quest, 7(2):16-21, 2011

Technical reports

Fester VCooling duct flow test AEF Roof – Report

W2011/3006/1

Westarcor Engineering, Saldanha

June 2011

Fester VCooling duct flow test Section 3 – Report

W2011/2707/1


July 2011

Fester VFlow test of small fume elbow – Report

W2011/2810/1


October 2011

Haldenwang R The effect of rheology on pump performance for

high concentration viscous sludges

Final Project Report Contract TVV/08/2010/1

Tillväxtverket, Stockholm, Sweden

September 2011

Haldenwang R & Fester VLiterature review to aid the selection of rheometer

Report Number PPC/2011/1

Portland Cement, Pretoria

8 February 2011

Haldenwang R & Fester VLiterature review to aid the selection of rheometer

Report Number PPC/2011/2

Portland Cement, Pretoria

14 November 2011

Rabiu AM & Ikhu-Omoregbe DModelling and simulation of a high-temperature

fuel cell-based combined heat and power system

Technical Report no3, HySA Systems

University of the Western Cape


DTech: Electrical Engineering

Fritz WLODevelopment of distributed co-generation systems

and the IEC 61131 automation technology

Supervisor: Prof MTE Kahn

Kilimo ASGInnovative techniques of employing small

hydropower plants in distributed electricity

generation

Supervisor: Prof MTE Kahn

Kotzé RDetailed non-Newtonian flow behaviour

measurements using a pulsed ultrasound

velocimetry method: Evaluation, optimisation and

application

Supervisor: Prof R Haldenwang

MTech: Chemical Engineering

Basitere MDesorption of Lithium 7 (7Li+) isotope from a

degraded Amberlite lithiated mixed-bed resin

Supervisors: Dr SKO Ntwampe; Prof MS Sheldon

Da Costa Pereira MDCFuzzy logic reasoning applied to a complex ion

exchange process

Supervisors: Prof DIO Ikhu-Omoregbe

Dlangamandla NModelling of high-temperature polymer electrolyte

membrane fuel cell-based combined heat and

power system: Heat management

Supervisors: Prof DIO Ikhu-Omoregbe; Mr A Rabiu

Kumwimba GMEffect of process variables on the kinetic and

thermodynamic parameters of platinum solvent

extraction by Cyanex 921

Supervisors: Mr PJ van der Plas; Dr SKO Ntwampe

Makaka SThe development of an empirical mass transfer relationship for the extraction of base materials in a carrier-facilitated tubular supported liquid membrane systemSupervisors: Mr M Aziz; Mr A Nesbitt; Dr I Goldie


Nomnqa MV cum laudeSimulation and optimisation of a high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stack for combined heat powerSupervisors: Prof DIO Ikhu-Omoregbe; Mr A Rabiu

MTech: Civil Engineering

Neal PMCorrelation of liquefaction and settlement in windblown sands using the flat plate dilatometerSupervisor: Prof R Haldenwang

MTech: Electrical Engineering

Adjei-Frimpong BImproving the power bus technology of a nanosatelliteSupervisor: Prof MTE Kahn

Bakari SRSolar panel development for high-altitude and low-earth orbit applicationsSupervisor: Prof MTE Kahn

Bester JE cum laude Electrical power system for a CubeSat nanosatelliteSupervisor: Mr BBJ Groenewald; Prof RH Wilkinson

Bindal VPattern recognition system for transformer fault diagnosisSupervisor: Prof RH Wilkinson

Fouejio Tsobze B cum laudeEnergy management in the South African hotel industrySupervisor: Prof MTE Kahn

Heyns GCAnalysis of harmonic field effects in reluctance synchronous machinesSupervisor: Mr E Voss

Iindombo JDAn efficiency plan for a ring main network under contingency conditionsSupervisor: Prof G Atkinson-Hope

Jooste CRDevelopment of a generic digital controller for power electronic applicationsSupervisor: Prof RH Wilkinson

Kauvi LImplementing of an ultra-high frequency (UHF) transceiver for a nanosatelliteSupervisor: Prof R van Zyl

Khotso PAImplementation of an S-band antenna for CubeSat applicationsSupervisors: Prof R Lehmensiek; Prof R van Zyl

Kiyang STEmpirical prediction of wireless sensor network performanceSupervisor: Prof R van Zyl

Mithamo PNUse of high-efficient motors for DSM in South Africa’s petroleum refineriesSupervisor: Prof MTE Kahn

Mubinya ABOTechniques to optimise data transmission in optical fibreSupervisor: Prof MTE Kahn

Onwunta OEKEnhanced energy-efficient parallel pumping using variable speed drive (VSD) technologySupervisor: Prof MTE Kahn

Prins MHAA performance study of reluctance synchronous machines fed by non-sinusoidal currentsSupervisor: Mr E Voss

Sibanda MElectromagnetic compatibility design and implementation plan for CubeSatSupervisor: Prof R van Zyl

Steenkamp LDT cum laudeWireless sensor network monitoring using the simple network management protocolSupervisor: Prof RH Wilkinson

Theron HMDesign of control and spooling mechanism for kite power generatorSupervisor: Prof I de Vries

MTech: Mechanical Engineering

Dlisani PDevelopment of aero morphing reinforced composite materials embedded with NITI smart material alloysSupervisor: Prof O Philander

Fuhnwi GFNumerical investigations into the feasibility of developing a smart impeller to study the performance of a pumping system and the best angle of attack for a shape memory impellerSupervisor: Prof O Philander

Magoda CMHigh strain-rate compressive strain response of welded 3000WA steel jointsSupervisor: Prof G Oliver

Mukuna Mubala JDesign and performance analysis of a combined/heat pump and geyserSupervisor: Mr M Kilfoil

Ntamba Ntamba BM cum laudePressure losses for non-Newtonian fluids in short square-edged orifice platesSupervisor: Dr VG Fester

Olanrewaju AMAnalysis of boundary layer flow on nanofluids with heat and mass transfer characteristicsSupervisor: Prof OD Makinde

MTech: Quality

Davids SMAn evaluation of the impact of food safety management systems within the wine industry in the Western CapeSupervisor: Dr B Yan

Evans DWImpact of underutilisation of productivity softwareSupervisor: Prof JA Watkins

Tobedza AQuality management strategies for technical and vocational education and training institutions in BotswanaSupervisor: Dr B Yan


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HEALTH & WELLNESS SCIENCES

Faculty of

FACULTY OF HEALTH & WELLNESS SCIENCES

Prof Dhiro Gihwala

Dean’s Report

Health science is continuously confronted with

new issues requiring knowledge from several

fields. The faculty’s research edge comes from

the close synergy between areas as diverse

as biochemistry, microbiology, human nutrition,

physiology, anatomy, genetics, chemistry,

pharmacology, radiography, nursing, emergency

medicine and health education within the

different academic departments. This has

enriched our research activities, introducing new

dimensions and approaches to our health and

health-education investigations.

Students are taught by academics who are

themselves at the forefront of new knowledge.

Research students, on the other hand,

are trained by people who are passionate

researchers, and have access to the latest

equipment, technologies and techniques. I use

this opportunity to welcome the new professors

that were appointed, all of whom are committed

researchers.

Researchers within the faculty continue to be

successful in securing research funds from

within and outside the institution for projects

aimed at preventing and treating conditions that

affect the lives of local communities and impact

human health all over. Collaborative work with

the Pathology Department of the University of

Stellenbosch continued. Special investigations

were associated with the high prevalence of

diabetes and obesity in local communities.

The Oxidative Stress Research Centre in the

faculty is progressively attaining an international

status, having cooperation globally with other

researchers. In the period under review, the

centre performed the first human clinical trial to

determine the effect of rooibos tea on reducing

oxidative stress.

Our researchers continue to publish extensively

with many articles appearing in prestigious

international journals and scientific books. Both

staff researchers and students presented their

findings at various national and international

conferences and symposia, and participated in

workshops. In terms of outputs, I want to, once

again, acknowledge Professor Oguntibeju for his

prolific research activity during the year.

The faculty is particularly encouraged by the

increased number of students in the master’s

and doctoral programmes. This trend does not

only reflect the high quality of the postgraduate

programmes we offer, but also the increasingly

progressive international reputation of some of

our researchers.

The successes reported here reflect the

commitment to research excellence. The

report provides an overview of the research

accomplishment of a very able and dedicated

group of people who strive to better the health of

our country, and who work to address the needs

of its most vulnerable and “at-risk” members.

Translation of research from the laboratory

to application is essential and has been the

cornerstone of the high national relevance of our

research.

I thank all the staff members for their valuable

contribution to what has been a period of

significant growth and achievement. We remain

appreciative of the continued support from the

NRF, MRC, iThemba LABS, industry, individuals

and other stakeholders who have shown interest

in our research activities. I also want thank

those people who offered ideas, feedback

and encouragement to our researchers, who, I

believe, are on a continuous path of making a

contribution towards greater knowledge in the

area of health science and health intervention.

It is a pleasure to present a report on the

research activities of the Faculty of Health

& Wellness sciences. 2011 has been

yet another exciting period of increased

activity as we have seen our research

endeavours go from strength to strength.


Conference funding

Researcher Rands

Adelakun OE 17 503

Ajuwon OR 25 337

Bester DJ 24 357

Brooks NL 14 100

Esterhuyse AJ 17 963

Gihwala D 19 324

Hassan MS 11 398

Marnewick JL 18 791

Mars JA 20 597

Matsha TE 33 779

Oguntibeju OO 17 306

Soita DJ 12 623

Total 233 078

Industry funding

Researcher Source of funding

Rands

Marnewick JL Rooibos Council of South Africa

160 000

Marnewick JL Laboratory analyses

90 747

Matsha TE MRC 90 000

Total 340 747

NRF funding


CPUT commitment

Total award

Marnewick JL 20 000 20 000 40 000

Matsha TE 40 000 - 40 000

Van Rooyen J 88 258 - 88 258

Total 168 258


Applicant Rands

Arendse EP 75 000

Bester DJ 75 000

Bester DJ (Olivier) 20 000

Bester DJ (Visagie) 20 000

Brooks NL 75 000

Dunn AHA 55 000

Esterhuyse J 75 000

Hartnick MD 75 000

Khan S 75 000

Latief A 26 450

Oguntibeju OO (Abraham) 40 000

Oguntibeju OO (Akinola) 40 000

Oguntibeju OO (Ayeleso) 40 000

Oguntibeju OO (Awujoni) 40 000

Rautenbach GS 75 000

Truter EJ 75 000

Van Rooyen J 75 000

Van Rooyen J (Thama) 40 000

Worship SJ 50 000

Total 1 046 450


Associate ProfessorOluwafemi Oguntibeju

ProfessorTandi Matsha

Biomedical Science Department is making waves

Dynamic duo: Biomedical Science HOD Prof Johan Esterhuyse and Senior Lecturer Glenda Davidson did CPUT proud at the Laboratory Medicine Congress in Sandton in October 2011

CPUT’S Biomedical Science Department is

making waves in more ways than one. HOD Prof

Johan Esterhuyse and Senior Lecturer Glenda

Davidson attended the Laboratory Medicine

Congress in Sandton where they both received

three prestigious awards. Prof Esterhuyse was

awarded the Roche Award which recognises

an individual who has made significant strides

in furthering the medical technology industry.

Davidson received the Bridge Mohan award

for her research contribution to haematology.

CPUT’s exhibition stand at the conference was

also awarded top marks by judges.

Prof Esterhuyse’s prize is an all expenses paid

trip to Germany to visit medical technology

manufacturing and research laboratories. It

will be a welcome break for the hard-working

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professor, who has spent the past six years

developing the brand new Medical Laboratory

Science degree, which rolled out for the first

time in 2011. “It was a lengthy process that

started in 2005, and it took a lot of effort, but

industry experts told us there was a need for this

type of degree and we listened,” he says. The

new course was the highlight of the CPUT stand

at the congress, and Prof Esterhuyse says this

was one of the reasons CPUT won the exhibition

award.

Davidson says she was stunned and humbled

by her win at the congress. “I feel honoured

because I know there are many people who

have made a huge contribution,” she says. “I am

very proud of my department and am proud to

work here as part of this team.”

There are currently 64 first-year students

studying Medical Laboratory Science.


FACULTY OF HEALTH & WELLNESS SCIENCESResearch unitsMolecular Pathogenic Microbiology Research GroupAssoc Prof Sehaam Khan

[email protected]

Students completing master’s and doctoral

degrees within the Molecular Microbiology

postgraduate laboratory at CPUT are able to

complete research projects that cover a wide

spectrum of areas within the fields of microbial

pathogenesis utilising molecular techniques.

Our primary research is in collaboration with Dr

Wesaal Khan of Stellenbosch University.

An increase in urbanisation has led to large

numbers of South Africans living on the banks of

natural watercourses in informal settlements with

few or no services. These informal settlements

then serve as point sources of pollution to

rivers, which result in a succession of biological

and environmental changes downstream.

Contamination of these water sources results in

water-related diseases being the most important

cause of infant mortality and the principal cause

of illness in adults in developing countries

like South Africa. Postgraduate projects

entail the characterisation and optimisation of

molecular techniques for the identification of

(i) microorganisms which are part of the family

of Enterobacteriaceae, (ii) toxin-producing

Escherichia coli, (iii) viruses, and (iv) metal

content from and within these rivers. Recently,

we extended the project to include four

postgraduate students who will be monitoring

the quality of water in the Goerengab Dam, near

Windhoek, Namibia.

A DTech student is completing his project, which

studies the characterisation of an indigenous

Trichoplusia ni baculovirus (TniSNPV), for use

as a biological pest control agent. Trichoplusia

ni (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), commonly

referred to as the cabbage looper, is a highly

polyphagous agricultural pest. Host species

include important agricultural crops such as

cabbage, crucifers, and ornamentals. The

TniSNPV we are characterising has been

isolated from cabbage loopers infecting crops

within this region. Baculoviruses are one of

the largest and most diverse groups of insect

pathogenic viruses and have great potential as

biological control agents for successful use in

pest control programmes. An MTech student

is also utilising molecular biology techniques

to screen for the development of multi-drug

resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae found to

cause nosocomial infections. A rapid multiplex

system for the detection of drug resistance in

Klebsiella pneumoniae will also be developed.

Lastly, an MTech student in Windhoek, Namibia,

is commencing a study which seeks to

characterise MDR and XDR TB clinical isolates

to determine whether the mutation pattern of

the two genes rpoB and katG follow the same

pattern in Namibia as elsewhere in the world.

This will help determine the correct drugs to

use for TB treatment in Namibia. Namibia has a

TB mortality of 102 cases per 100 000, which is

above average for the region. The prevalence of

MDR and XDR TB in Namibia is not known.

Specific research highlights for this group

include the graduation of an MTech student

(cum laude), two peer-reviewed publications

and nine conference contributions.


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Obesity and Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Research UnitProf Tandi Matsha & Mr Shafick Hassan

[email protected]

[email protected]

The Obesity and Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Research

Unit primarily engages in applied research, focusing the

spotlight on obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases

in adults as well as the metabolic consequences of

childhood obesity. The inter-institutional partners of the unit

include the Division of Chemical Pathology at Stellenbosch

University, the Sport Science Department at the University

of the Western Cape, and the Centre of Excellence for

Nutrition at North-West University. These collaborations

afford an opportunity to provide an integrated approach

to research and community through awareness and

identification of predisposing factors that subsequently

lead to an increased cardiovascular risk.

This unit strives to use optimal research tools to achieve

excellent, accurate results that can be translated to healthy

lifestyles, early diagnosis, and cost-effective prevention

and management of lifestyle diseases. Much of the group’s

work comprises community-based studies, specifically the

Cape Town suburb of Bellville South (the Bellville – South

Africa Study) and schools in the greater metropole, where

they have screened approximately 3000 individuals.

Major achievements during 2011 include 15 manuscripts

accepted for publication in peer-reviewed journals, of

which eight were published in 2011. One of five doctoral

students completed her studies. Furthermore, the unit

presented its findings at the International Diabetes

Federation (IDF): 20th World Diabetes Congress, held

in Canada, where five of its papers were selected for

discussion.

Oxidative Stress Research Centre

Prof Jeanine Marnewick

[email protected]

The Oxidative Stress Research Centre

contributes to existing knowledge

regarding the role of oxidative stress

in health and disease development

through high-quality research. These

research findings and knowledge are

disseminated to the general public

in order to improve the health status

of the South African population. It

comprises the following research areas:

Experimental Biology Research, South

African Medicinal Plant Research,

Bio- and Inorganic Materials Research,

and Nutrition and Chronic Disease

Research: Africa. These research areas address specific

health and industry needs where oxidative stress plays

a role. Specific health problems include heart disease,

cancer, diabetes and HIV/Aids, which are all prevalent

in South African communities. At the centre, we are

dedicated to the training of future scientists by teaching

existing knowledge as well as expanding that body of

knowledge through original research activities. The centre

also houses an Analytical Testing Laboratory, which serves

the dual purpose of providing an antioxidant testing

service to industry and other institutes as well as training

postgraduate students.

2011 has been a very busy and productive year for

the centre. The Experimental Biology Research Group,

investigating the cardio-protective mechanisms involved

in dietary red palm oil (from Malaysia) supplementation

has published more than 15 articles since the start of this

research in 2006. During 2011, various palm oil products

from Africa and South America were also included in these

studies to compare the composition of palm oils produced

in different parts of the world and their effects in order to

predict their possible health benefits. A new investigation,

involving an extract (kolaviron) of a natural African nut

(bitter kola), has started in this group, aiming to determine

the effects of dietary kolaviron supplementation on cardiac

and systemic oxidative stress, as well as the possibility

of cardiovascular protection using a rodent model. Prof

Johan Esterhuyse, leader of this group, was invited as a

speaker to present at the BIT’s 3rd Annual International

Congress of Cardiology 2011 in Beijing to present their


research findings. From the SA Medicinal Plants

Research Group, Prof Marnewick reports that

the clinical trial on “Rooibos and Exercise”,

conducted in collaboration with CPUT’s Human

Performance Laboratory and Department of

Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition, was

completed at the end of 2011 and the results

are eagerly awaited by both the scientific

community and industry. Other novel studies

completed in 2011 included enhancing bread

and certain soup recipes’ antioxidant capacity

by substituting the water with rooibos.

In 2011, this group supervised/co-supervised

nine PhD/DTech and six MTech postgraduate

students with the central theme for most of the

studies being that of oxidative stress modulation.

The Nutrition and Chronic Disease Research

Group also reported a growth in the number of

postgraduate students enrolled in 2011. The

leader of the group, Prof Oguntibeju, presented

two papers at international conferences on

biomedicine in China and Canada, and won a

bronze medal for his presentation in Canada.The

centre’s research outputs for 2011 include 21

peer-reviewed publications and six international

and one national conference presentations, with

four master’s students graduating.

Rooibos is good for you

A clinical trial participant helps researchers understand the tea’s health-promoting properties

In 2011, CPUT researchers explored whether

rooibos could play a preventative role in

exercise-induced oxidative stress. The study

is the first of its kind, and stems from a clinical

trial led by Prof Jeanine Marnewick that found

conclusive evidence of the health-promoting

properties of rooibos in humans.

Prof Marnewick and her team of researchers at the Oxidative Stress Research Centre were visited by the SABC’s 50/50 team to report on the rooibos research done at CPUT

Researchers traced the protective effect

of rooibos in adults who are at risk of heart

disease. As part of the clinical trial, participants

consumed six cups of rooibos tea a day over six

weeks. Results showed that the consumption

of rooibos decreased oxidative stress and

cholesterol. “Because of the results, we thought

we would look at another population, not in

terms of disease, but in terms of lifestyle,” said

Prof Marnewick.

A researcher watches as a participant completes an exercise

The 2011 study, conducted in conjunction with

Prof Simeon Davies from the Sport Management

Department, looked at whether the intake of a

rooibos supplement could reduce oxidative stress

that occurs during certain sporting activities.

Oxidative stress can be defined as an imbalance

between oxidants and antioxidants in favour of

the oxidants. Free radicals are a good example of

oxidants, as they are unstable molecules that can

cause damage to important cell components, such

as genetic material, lipids and proteins. One of the

sources of free radicals in our body can include

strenuous exercise when our cells use oxygen to

produce energy.

Research has found that oxidative stress plays

a role in the development of a whole range of

diseases, including cancer, stroke, heart disease,

diabetes and Alzheimer’s. Prof Marnewick said that,

although the body has its own anti-oxidant defence

system, which combats free radicals, it very often

is not sufficient under certain conditions, including

strenuous physical activity. The 2011 study aimed

to determine whether or not the intake of rooibos,

which contains a unique blend of anti-oxidants,

could assist with combating the free radicals, in a

bid to protect human cells. Forty-four male students

participated in the clinical trials, which were held

at CPUT’s Human Performance Laboratory at the

Mowbray Campus.

The trial saw students consuming rooibos or

placebo supplements, produced by CPUT, before

participating in various exercises. “We draw

blood before, during and after the exercise. This

is to measure various biochemical parameters

as well as monitor certain exercise performance

outcomes,” said Marnewick. The trial, which

started in May 2011, culminated in December.

Thereafter the laboratory work began, with the

results expected to be released in 2012.


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Research output

Books/chapters

Oguntibeju OO, Esterhuyse AJ & Truter EJRed palm oil and its antioxidant potential in reducing oxidative stress in HIV/Aids and TB patientsGhista DN (ed.)Biomedical Science, Engineering and TechnologyRijeka, Croatia: InTech, 2011, pp 151-164ISBN 978-953-307-471-9

Winberg C, Engel-Hills P, Garraway J& Jacobs CWork-integrated Learning: Good Practice Guide – HE Monitor No. 12Pretoria: Council for Higher Education (CHE), August 2011ISBN: 978-1-919856-81-0

Conference papers

Alinde OBL, Oguntibeju OO, Van Rooyen J & Esterhuyse AJEffects of palm oil on plasma antioxidant capacity in rat model of tertiary-butyl hydropeoxide-induced oxidative stressJoint Research ConferenceEast London, 17-19 August 2011 Alinde OBL, Oguntibeju OO, Van Rooyen J & Esterhuyse AJEffects of palm oil on plasma antioxidant capacity in rat model of tertiary-butyl hydropeoxide-induced oxidative stressLaboratory Medicine CongressJohannesburg, 31 August-4 September 2011

Basson PHIV and oncologySouth African Society for Clinical and Radiation Oncologists/ South African Society of Medical Oncology (SASCRO/SASMO) 15th National CongressPilansberg, 24-27 August 2011

Basson PThe shortage of oncology trained nurses: A recipe for disasterSouth African Society for Clinical and Radiation Oncologists/South African Society of Medical Oncology (SASCRO/SASMO) 15th National CongressPilansberg, 24-27 August 2011

Engel-Hills PA model for promoting postgraduate successSouth African Society for Clinical and Radiation Oncologists/South African Society of Medical Oncology (SASCRO/SASMO) 15th National CongressPilansberg, 24-27 August 2011

Engel-Hills POff-site supervision: The place of formative assessment3rd Biennial Postgraduate Supervision ConferenceStellenbosch, 18-21 April 2011

Engel-Hills PThe radiation therapist in AfricaSORSA/RSSA (Society of Radiograpers of South Africa/Radiological Society of South Africa) Imaging CongressDurban, 4-6 March 2011

Engel-Hills PRole extension: Injection of contrast media (An education perspective)SORSA/RSSA (Society of Radiograpers of South Africa/Radiological Society of South Africa) Imaging CongressDurban, 4-6 March 2011

Engel-Hills PRole extension: Reporting on images (An education perspective)SORSA/RSSA (Society of Radiograpers of South Africa/Radiological Society of South Africa) Imaging CongressDurban, 4-6 March 2011

Hudson LEnhancing academic writing in radiography educationResearch Innovation in Teaching and Learning (RITAL) ConferenceCape Town, 13 December 2011

Kotzé MJ, Van Velden DP, Kidd M & Marnewick JLGenotype associations in South African patients with the metabolic syndromeJoint International Conference of the African and Southern African Societies of Human Genetics Cape Town, 6-9 March 2011

Oguntibeju OOEffects of palm oil on blood antioxidant status in rat model of tertiary-butyl hydroperoxide-induced oxidative stressInternational Biochemistry & Biophysics ForumMontreal, Canada, 3-4 November 2011

Oguntibeju OOPotential health benefits of red palm oil: Scientific evidenceInternational Life Science & Pharmaceutical Forum Shijiazhuang, China, 23-25 April 2011 Oguntibeju OO, Akinloye O & Ogunleye KCadmium, lead, arsenic and selenium levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitusIBMS (Institute of Biomedical Science) CongressBirmingham, UK, 26-28 September 2011 OO Oguntibeju, Akinloye O, Olabiyi SA & Arowojolu AONon-enzymatic antioxidant status of women on four methods of contraceptionLaboratory Medicine CongressJohannesburg, 31 August-4 September 2011

Trowler P, Raisanen C, Gustaffsson M, Eriksson A, Stenberg A, Jacobs C, Wright J, Winberg C & Wyrley-Birch B Mobility and gate-keeping: The literacy practices of disciplinesAssociation of Applied Linguistics (AILA) International Conference: Mobility, Language, Literacy Cape Town, 19-21 January 2011

Winberg C, Jacobs C, Wright J & Wyrley-Birch BPartnerships between language and disciplinary specialistsEnglish Language and Linguistics Joint Annual Conference 2011 (LSSA, SAALA, EPIP, SAALT)Grahamstown, 26-29 June 2011


Wyrley-Birch B & Wright J Reflections on collaborative implementation in ICLDynamic Content and Language Collaboration in Higher Education: Theory, Research and ReflectionsCape Town, 17-18 January 2011

Conference posters

Aboua YG, Francisco NM, Awoniyi DO, Brooks N & Du Plessis SST-butyl hydroperoxide: A cause of concern for exposed industrial workers?CPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Ajuwon OR, Katengua-Thamahane ETM, Van Rooyen J, Oguntibeju OO & Marnewick JLThe effect of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) supplementation on tert-butylhydroperoxide-induced oxidative damage in liver and kidney of male Wistar ratsCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Ajuwon OR, Katengua-Thamahane ETM, Van Rooyen J, Oguntibeju OO & Marnewick JLThe effect of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) supplementation on tert-butylhydroperoxide-induced oxidative damage in liver and kidney of rats18th Annual Meeting of the Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine (SFRBM)Atlanta, GA, 16-20 November 2011

Bester DJ, Esterhuyse AJ, Rautenbach F, Gihwala D & Truter EJAnalysis of various antioxidant-rich palm oils in order to predict their efficacy as dietary supplements18th Annual Meeting of the Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine (SFRBM)Atlanta, GA, 16-20 November 2011

Higgins HJA quality management system (QMS) for a radiotherapy department in an academic hospital in the Western Cape, South AfricaCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Hudson LSAEnhancing academic writing competence in radiography educationCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Matsha TE, Hassan MS, Soita DJ & Erasmus RTWaist circumference cut-off for the evaluation of metabolic syndrome in a mixed ancestry population from South AfricaWorld Diabetes Congress 2011Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4-8 December 2011

Matsha T, Hassan MS, Van Rensburg SJ, Abel S, Erasmus RT & Hon GMAssessment of virus DNA in blood from patients with multiple sclerosis23rd Biennial Meeting of International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) and European Society for Neurochemistry (ESN)Athens, Greece, 28 August-1 September 2011

Matsha TE, Tjaronda TN, Hon GM,Esterhuyse AJ, Hassan MS & Erasmus RTAntibodies against oxidised LDL are raised in individuals with hyperglycaemiaWorld Diabetes Congress 2011Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4-8 December 2011

Olivier T, Farombi EO, Bester DJ, Truter E & Esterhuyse AJEffects of dietary kolaviron supplementation on myocardial functional recovery after ischaemia/reperfusion injury in the perfused rat heart modelCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011

Saayman MJ, Tobin M, Khan W & Khan SComparison of concentration and extraction techniques to isolate and detect pathogenic viruses in waterSouth African Society for MicrobiologyCape Town, 6-9 November 2011

Schloms L, Storbeck K-H, Smith C,Marnewick JL, Swart P, Swart ACThe influence of Aspalathus linearis flavonoids on glucocorticoid biosynthesis36th Federation of European Biochemical Societies Congress: Biochemistry for Tomorrow’s MedicineTorino, Italy, 25-30 June 2011

Soita DJ, Hassan MS, Erasmus RT &Matsha TEGlycaemic status at baseline and after three years’ follow-up in a mixed ancestry population of Cape TownWorld Diabetes Congress 2011Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4-8 December 2011

Thamahane E, Esterhuyse AJ, Engelbrecht AM & Van Rooyen JInhibition of AKT attenuates red palm oil-induced cardio protectionCPUT Research Day: A Celebration of Research ExcellenceCape Town, 2 December 2011


Aboua YG, Brooks N, Mahfouz RZ, Agarwal A & Du Plessis SSA red palm oil diet can reduce the effects of oxidative stress on rat spermatozoaAndrologia, xx:1-9, 2011

Ajuwon OR & Idowu OMO Vitamin C attenuates copper-induced oxidative damage in broiler chickens African Journal of Biotechnology, 9(44):7525-7530, 2010

Akeke VA, Oguntibeju OO & Govender S The perceptions of pregnant women, attending antenatal clinics, on the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV programmeSouth African Family Practice, 53(6):583-589, 2011

Akinloye O, Abbiyesuku FM, Oguntibeju OO, Arowojolu AO & Truter EJ The impact of blood and seminal plasma zinc and copper concentrations on spermogram and hormonal changes in infertile Nigerian men Reproductive Biology, 11(2):83-98, 2011

Akinloye O, Adebayo TO, Oguntibeju OO, Oparinde DP & Ogunyemi EO Effects of contraceptives on serum trace elements, calcium and phosphorus levels West Indian Medical Journal, 60(3):308-315, 2011


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Ammi H, Pineda-Vargas CA, Mammeri S, Msimanga M, Ourabah S & Dib AStopping power measurements of heavy ions (3 < Z1 < 14) in Mylar foil by time-of-flight spectrometryNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B – Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, 269:386-391, 2011

Awoniyi DO, Aboua YG, Marnewick JL,Du Plessis SS & Brooks NL Protective effects of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), green tea (Camellia sinensis) and commercial supplements on testicular tissue of oxidative stress-induced rats African Journal of Biotechnology, 10(75):17317-17322, 2011

Ayoola AO, Akinloye O, Oguntibeju OO,Oke JM & Odetola AAAntioxidant activities of Parquetina nigrescensAfrican Journal of Biotechnology, 10(24):4920-4925, 2011

Behardien L, Paulse A, Jackson V, Khan S & Khan WInvestigation into the microbial contamination in a spring water distribution system, Western Cape, South Africa African Journal of Microbiology Research, 5(20):3200-3214, 2011

Bester DJ, Jonassen AK, Du Toit EF, Esterhuyse AJ & Van Rooyen JDietary red palm oil olein attenuates myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion injury: Effects on glutathione peroxidase transcription and extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1/2 Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 9(3&4):132-136, 2011

Daniels CW, Rautenbach F, Mabusela WT, Valentine AJ & Marnewick JL Comparative antioxidant-capacity and content of leaves, bulbs, roots, flowers and fruit of Gethyllis multifolia L. Bolus and G. villosa Thunb. speciesSouth African Journal of Botany, 77:711-717, 2011

Davison GM, Novitzky N & Abdulla RThe clonogenic potential of selected CD34+ cells from patients with MDS appear preserved when tested ex vivoLeukaemia Research, 35(9):1200-1204, 2011

Francisco NM, Aboua YG & Brooks NLCan tertiary-butyl hydroperoxide cause cardiovascular disease?Medical Technology SA, 25(1):27-32, 2011

Hon GM, Hassan MS, Janse van Rensburg S, Abel S, Erasmus RT & Matsha T Monounsaturated fatty acids in blood cell membranes from patients with multiple sclerosis Inflammation, 34(6):681-687, 2011

Hon GM, Hassan MS, Janse van Rensburg S, Abel S, Erasmus RT & Matsha T Plasma non-esterified fatty acids in patients with multiple sclerosis Neurology Asia, 16(3):207-212, 2011

Iredia CH, Oguntibeju OO, Lewis HA & Mokwena KTrends and characteristics of patients admitted with musculoskeletal tuberculosis to a referral hospital from 2003 – 2008African Journal of Microbiology Research, 5(5):532-540, 2011

Izaaks CD, Truter EJ & Khan SCorrelative analysis of CINtec P16 and detection of HPV DNA by PCR in cervical abnormalitiesMedical Technology SA, 25(2):23-29, 2011

Jacobson L, De Beer FC & Nshimirimana RTomography imaging of South African archaeological and heritage stone and pottery objectsNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A – Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, 651:240-243, 2011

Kheswa NY, Papka P, Pineda-Vargas CA & Newman RT Target characterisation by PIXE, alpha spectrometry and X-ray absorption Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A – Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, 655:85-87, 2011

Letlape SV, Mokwena K & Oguntibeju OOKnowledge of students attending a high school in Pretoria, South Africa, on diet, nutrition and exerciseWest Indian Medical Journal, 59(6):633-640, 2010

Marnewick JL, Rautenbach F, Venter I,Neethling H, Blackhurst DM, Wolmarans P & Macharia MEffects of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on oxidative stress and biochemical parameters in adults at risk for cardiovascular diseaseJournal of Ethnopharmacology, 133:46-52, 2011

Matshediso K, Mokgatle-Nthabu M & Oguntibeju OO Satisfaction of Aids orphans about orphan care and support programmeScientific Research and Essays, 6(29):6023-6032, 2011

Monakali S, Mokgatle-Nthabu M &Oguntibeju OOCharacteristics of abused women and factors that enhanced abuse Scientific Research and Essays, 6(22):4749-4761, 2011

Nyamhere C, Das AGM, Auret FD, Chawanda A, Pineda-Vargas CA & Venter A Deep level transient spectroscopy (DLTS) study of defects introduced in antimony doped Ge by 2 MeV proton irradiation Physica B – Condensed Matter, 406:3056-3059, 2011

Odunaiya NA, Aderibigbe AA & Oguntibeju OOPhysical exercise: Knowledge, attitudes and habits of literate women in Western NigeriaAfrican Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), 17(4):790-804, 2011

Oguntibeju OO, Akinola FF & Okonkwo KG Effect of artemether on rat hepatocytes during acute damage African Journal of Biotechnology, 10(61):13238-13243, 2011

Oguntibeju OO, Kayinda M &Mokgatle-Nthabu MAssessment of the knowledge of prevention of HIV transmission from mother-to-child in an African community African Journal of Microbiology Research, 5(17):2438-2446, 2011

Oguntibeju OO, Ndalambo KT &Mokgatle-Nthabu M People living with HIV/Aids and the utilisation of home-based care services African Journal of Microbiology Research, 5(20):3166-3174, 2011


Oguntibeju FF & Oguntibeju OO Evidenced-based practice in the management of malnutrition in an elderly patient: Case report Scientific Research and Essays, 6(11):2247-2250, 2011

Pantsi WG, Marnewick JL, Esterhuyse J, Rautenbach F & Van Rooyen JRooibos (Aspalathus linearis) offers cardiac protection against ischaemia/reperfusion in the isolated perfused rat heartPhytomedicine, 18:1220-1228, 2011

Petrova A, Davids LM, Rautenbach F & Marnewick JL Photoprotection by honeybush extracts, hesperidin and mangiferin against UVB-induced skin damage in SKH-1 mice Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B – Biology, 103(2):126-139, 2011

Sissing L, Marnewick J, De Kock M, Swanevelder S, Joubert E & Gelderblom W Modulating effects of rooibos and honeybush herbal teas on the development of esophageal papillomas in rats Nutrition and Cancer – An International Journal, 63(4):600-610, 2011

Szucs G, Bester DJ, Kupai K, Csont T,Csonka C, Esterhuyse AJ, Ferdinandy P &Van Rooyen J Dietary red palm oil supplementation decreases infarct size in cholesterol-fed ratsLipids in Health and Disease, 10(103), 7pp electronic, 2011

Wergeland A, Bester DJ, Sishi BJM, Engelbrecht AM, Jonassen AK & Van Rooyen JDietary red palm oil protects the heart against the cytotoxic effects of anthracycline Cell Biochemistry and Function, 29:356-364, 2011

Wright JCausal mechanisms generating writing competency discourses in a radiography curriculum in higher education: A critical realist perspective Journal of Critical Realism, 10(2):163-191, 2011

Yako YY, Fanampe BL, Hassan SM, Erasmus RT, Van der Merwe L, Van Rensburg SJ & Matsha TEAssociation of cocaine- and amphetamine-related transcript, leptin and leptin receptor gene polymorphisms with anthropometric obesity phenotype indicators in South African learnersJournal of Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, 4:210-221, 2011

Yako YY, Fanampe BL, Hassan SM, Erasmus RT, Van der Merwe L & Matsha TENegative association of MC3R variants with weight and blood pressure in Cape Town pupils aged 11–16 yearsSAMJ South African Medical Journal, 101(6):417-420, 2011

Zemlin AE, Matsha TE, Hassan MS &Erasmus RTHbA1c of 6.5% to diagnose diabetes mellitus – Does it work for us? – The Bellville South Africa studyPlos One, 6(8):e22558-1-e22558-4, 2011


Akinloye O & Truter EJA review of management of infertility in Nigeria: Framing the ethics of a national health policyInternational Journal of Women’s Health, 3:265-275, 2011

Gustafsson M, Eriksson A, Räisänen C, Stenberg A-C, Jacobs C, Wright J,Wyrley-Birch B & Winberg CCollaborating for content and language integrated learning: The situated character of faculty collaboration and student learningJournal of Language, Learning and Academic Writing, Special Issue 8, 13pp electronic, 2011

Kyei KA & Engel-Hills PPain assessment: The role of the radiation therapistSouth African Radiographer, 49(1):13-16, 2011

Matsha T, Fanampe B, Yako Y, Hassan S, Hoffmann M, Van der Merwe L & Erasmus RTAssociation of the ENPP1 rs997509 polymorphism with obesity in South African mixed ancestry learnersEast African Medical Journal, 78(8):323-329, 2010

Mugabo P, Hassan MS & Slaughter RAcute pharmacokinetics of first line anti-tuberculosis drugs in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis and in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis co-infected with HIVJournal of US-China Medical Sciences, 11(84):661-666, 2011

Van Velden DP, Kotzé MJ, Blackhurst D, Marnewick J & Kidd MHealth claims on the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption in relation to genetic profilesJournal of Wine Research, 22(2):123-129, 2011

Postgraduate degrees conferredMTech: Biomedical Technology

Tjaronda TNEffect of smoking and waste circumference on biochemical markers of oxidative stress in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance and newly diagnosed diabetics from Bellville South, Western Cape, South AfricaSupervisors: Prof T Matsha; Prof J Esterhuyse

MTech: Nursing

Owusu Sekyere MLymphedema, post-breast cancer treatment at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, GhanaSupervisors: Dr P Basson; Ms C Uys

Wang SAn evaluation of the knowledge and understanding of diabetes by patients diagnosed with the condition in an urban community of the Western CapeSupervisors: Mr S Hassan; Dr P Basson

MTech: Radiography

Hudson LSAEnhancing academic writing competence in radiography educationSupervisors: Dr J Wright; Prof P Engel-Hills

Mucheusi LKBrachytherapy in cancer of the cervix: An African perspectiveSupervisors: Prof P Engel-Hills; Ms B Wyrley-Birch

Mushosho EYPresentation patterns of invasive cancer of the cervix: A Zimbabwean studySupervisors: Prof P Engel-HillsMs B Wyrley-Birch


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INFORMATICS& DESIGN

Faculty of

FACULTY OF INFORMATICS & DESIGN

Prof Johannes Cronjé

Dean’s Report

Two national conferences were organised by

the faculty – the long-established Conference of

World Wide Web Applications, chaired by Prof

Pieter van Brakel, and the more recent Design,

Development and Research Conference,

chaired by Mr Colin Daniels.

In the field of journal editorships, the South

African Journal of Information Management

is still going strong after 15 years under the

editorship of Prof Pieter van Brakel. It was

initiated by him in 1999, and has been published

in digital format only since its inception. Prof

Shaun Pather, as Associate Editor of the

Journal of Community Informatics, has been

successful in securing the journal’s inclusion

on the International Bibliography of the Social

Sciences (IBSS) – consequently providing

the first DHET-accredited platform for South

African researchers working in the community

informatics field.

Staff also visited numerous institutions in Africa,

and overseas, for various research partnerships,

projects and presentations, amongst others, the

Polytechnic of Namibia (Mr John Skotness and

Ms Michelle van Wyk), the University of New

South Wales and the University of Technology,

both in Sydney, Australia (Dr Stuart Warden), the

University of Bath, the University of Aberystwyth,

Loughborough University, and City University

London, in the UK (Prof Melius Weideman),

and The Hague University and Delft University

of Technology in the Netherlands (Mr Boniface

Kabaso).

Prof Melius Weideman met with Microsoft in San

José, CA, while Prof Shaun Pather was invited

by the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee

(CGI.br) and the Brazilian Ministry of External

Relations, to attend the India-Brazil-South Africa

(IBSA) multi-stakeholder seminar on Global

Internet Governance. He was also invited

to make a presentation with the title Internet

governance in a developing country context in

Rio de Janeiro in the first week of September

2011. Associate Prof Nhlanhla Mlitwa was

invited as guest lecturer both at Wits and at the

University of Fort Hare.

Ms Amanda Morris conducted a workshop on

the practical uses of SMSes at the 2011 RITAL

Conference in Cape Town, while the Department

of Information Technology hosted the HEI-ICE

Capacity Development Workshop in November

2011 as part of the INDEHELA workshops. The

workshop focused on identifying new health

informatics research as well as mentors and

experts for students. Thirteen guests from

other institutions attended the workshop – four

from Finland, four from Mozambique, four from

Nigeria and one from Stellenbosch University.

Cape Town’s recent designation as World

Design CapitalR and the ongoing Fringe Design

Precinct will provide further impetus to the

faculty’s research agenda, and we envisage an

exciting 2012 for FID.

In 2011, the Faculty of Informatics

& Design continued its research

momentum in various ways.



Applicant Rands

Bechan N 70 000

Conference funding

Researcher Rands

Angu PE 23 311

Bechan N 12 000

Bagui L 16 810

Bytheway AJ 15 293

Hewett WC 40 000

Makwambeni B 11 792

Munyai K 28 856

Oni J 15 351

Snaddon BRA 18 331

Steyn B 10 708

Vlok AG 23 961

Weideman M 11 951

Total 228 364

NRF funding


CPUT commitment

Total award

Bytheway A 315 670 - 315 670

Chisin A 200 000 200 000 400 000

Cronjé JC 40 000 - 40 000

Van Brakel 115 000 16 667 131 667

Total 887 337

New professorappointed

Associate ProfessorRetha de la Harpe

Turning our back yard into Cape Town’s front yard – The Fringe: Cape Town’s Innovation District

Cape Town submitted its bid to be 2014’s

World Design Capital in March 2011,

accompanied by gathering momentum around

CPUT’s involvement in a proposed design

and informatics hub in the East City. With

government and industry partners raring to go,

CPUT’s Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID)

helped to spearhead the drive to create The

Fringe: Cape Town’s Innovation District.

As an area in which design and innovation can

flourish, The Fringe would give credence to

the university’s mission – to be at the heart of

technology education and innovation in Africa.

Reporting directly to FID Dean, Prof Johannes

Cronjé, on this project is Associate Professor of

Informatics, Shaun Pather. One of Pather’s roles

within the FID is to make strategic partnerships

a reality, thereby bridging the all-important gap

between research and innovation. Pather is

passionate about The Fringe, saying, “CPUT

is involved because teaching and research

does not and should not happen in a vacuum.

We can’t innovate in a vacuum, we need to

be more closely aligned with Information and

Communication Technology (ICT), Media

and Design industry partners, many of whom

are already right here in our ‘back yard’. We

therefore see ourselves as a key partner in

making The Fringe a reality.”

Pather is quick to emphasise the “triple-helix” of

stakeholders driving the initiative – a coalition

of academe, industry and government/civil

society. ”The Fringe is a Cape Catalyst Initiative,

a unit that recognises the importance of various

creative industries to grow our provincial

economy, and is supported by Provincial

Government. The project is managed by the

City’s Cape Town Partnership, with CPUT

forming the third strand of the helix driving the

creation of The Fringe.”

According to Prof Cronjé, “As a key partner,

we’re proposing our own contribution to the

Fringe – the CPUT Design Park and Innovation

Hub (DPIH). The intention is to create a

business “design-park” model, a space in which

everybody comes to play. We envisage an

iconic architectural point, so that when people

look at Table Mountain, they too will see this

visionary creation. Right now we feel that our

Cape Town campus has its back turned to the

city. But the DPIH will change all that, becoming

a space in which all higher education institutes,

industry and civil society can share.”

An opportunity for CPUT to consolidate

existing initiatives in the Design, ICT, Media

and Business disciplines, the Design Park is

fully supported by Executive Management,

and institutionally is under the stewardship of

Dr Chris Nhlapo, DVC: Research, Technology

Innovation & Partnerships. It is hoped the

project will position CPUT as a leading regional

university, stimulate and manage the flow of

knowledge and technology to companies

and markets, and create opportunities to take

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research output to innovation stages. In addition,

senior students will reap the benefits of being

nurtured into design entrepreneurs, while the

incubation and start-up of small and micro

innovation-based companies can be fostered.

CPUT breaks ground with British Council in South Africa’s first Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnership

Riding high: A 4-year-old in one of the custom-made wheelchairs designed and built by Shonaquip, who’ve recently partnered with CPUT’s Industrial Design Department in a one-of-a-kind partnership

It’s the first of its kind in South Africa, and

a partnership that may change the lives of

hundreds of thousands of disabled people across

the continent. Leveraging research, scientific

knowledge, and skills through innovation, the

British Council’s Africa Knowledge Transfer

Partnership (AKTP) sees CPUT’s Department

of Industrial Design working in tandem with

Shonaquip, a local company that specialises

in making custom-built wheelchairs and other

devices for people with disabilities.

Under the AKTP scheme, high-calibre Industrial

Design graduate Guillaume du Toit has been

recruited by the British Council to work with

Shonaquip, under the supervision of Industrial

Design’s Prof Mugendi M’Rithaa. The agreement

allows for Du Toit to gain business-based

experience in the company, leading to personal

development. CPUT is able to enhance the

relevance of its training and research for business

purposes, while Shonaquip reaps the benefits

of new knowledge, expertise and technology

for future wealth creation. There’s also a legion

of other potential winners – the half-a-million

wheelchair users in South Africa, and millions more

on the continent.

Shonaquip was founded in 1992 by Shona

McDonald after her own daughter was born so

disabled she couldn’t sit up in an ordinary chair.

McDonald explains that in those days in South

Africa, the only chairs available were small,

medium and large folding hospital chairs, totally

unsuitable for her daughter’s condition. “I began

making equipment for my daughter and here the

demand for uniquely designed custom-made

products began. With a workforce of 33, our

manufacturing unit now produces wheelchairs

and other aids for the disabled. To improve on

our products and specifically to help them suit

various particular disabilities, Shonaquip joined

AKTP as one of first participating businesses in

the programme, realising that this could add huge

value to the company in terms of innovation.”

McDonald goes on to slate the cheaply-produced

wheelchairs that are distributed in Africa by donor

organisations like cookies at a party, and explains

that given the needs of a disabled child, these

generic, completely unsuitable chairs are doing

untold harm and completely disempowering

disabled kids. “With the wrong seating devices,

their bodies only become more disabled, with

further complications of the spine, and limbs. Kids

who need wheelchairs develop secondary health

complications if not properly supported,” says

McDonald.

Another significant consideration is that the US

or European context where these chairs are

produced is foreign to Africa, where there are

relatively few pavements or flat areas. A disabled

African child is more likely to have to contend with

unpaved roads, rolling hills, and very challenging

geographical constraints. This is where the genius

of linking with CPUT’s Department of Industrial

Design comes in. McDonald is enthusiastic

about the partnership and says of Prof M’Rithaa,

“We share a great passion for universal design,

solving disability problems, and looking at a more

inclusive society. We believe our partnership will

add value as we understand developing countries’

needs compared to the influences of European

wheelchair design.”

Prof M’Rithaa agrees, and says the Industrial

Design Department is privileged and honoured to

be involved. “This represents an opportunity for

CPUT to test their theories in terms of universal

design for disability and to get a real-life project

to work on for benefit of students and lecturers.

Not only is it a historic initiative in terms of the

British Council’s involvement in South Africa, but

it is unique on the continent among the Council’s

sponsored projects. We are the only ones focusing

on disability through a link between a teaching and

research institution like CPUT and a business like


Shonaquip, which is driven by a social-enterprise

model. This is all about empowering people and

making lives better through design. We’re therefore

very excited about and committed to this unique

and prestigious collaboration.”

Something old wins CPUT goldLots of imagination, many ancient donated

jeans, and a dedicated lecturing staff have

seen three CPUT students win top places in

the SA Fashion Week Vodacom Denim Dress

Competition, which took place in November

2011. Second-year student Alexandra Gaidouk

trumped the competition with her pastel-shaded

dress inspired by the Japanese art of origami.

Her design won her R10,000 cash, a Mac

computer and a coveted 3-month internship at

Ronald Sassoon. Fellow fashion students, Mia

Marais and Shaun Smith, won 3rd and 4th places

respectively. An impressive 14 CPUT students

made it into the semi-finals.

Winning spree for CPUT pair

Hot on the heels of winning the SA Fashion

Week Vodacom Denim Dress Competition,

Alexandra Gaidouk and runner up Shaun Smith

were also announced as winners in another

prestigious contest. The pair, along with fellow

CPUT fashion students Jacqueline le Grange,

Pascale Samouilhan and Zibuyisile Mhlanga,

has won the exciting opportunity of seeing their

designs being manufactured and worn in the

Cape Town Carnival in March 2012.

Students could let their imagination run wild when

asked to design carnival costumes for the annual

event which takes place through the streets of

Cape Town. Winners also received R2000 towards

their tuition fees for 2012. Cape Town Fashion

Council’s CEO Bryan Ramkiliwan congratulated

the winners personally, and invited them to the

factory where the costumes would be made to see

the process first hand. “Come and spend half a

day a week and watch the production. Who knows,

you may find a career in costumes,” he said.

The fashion winners are only the beginning

of a fruitful relationship between Cape Town

Carnival and CPUT. Lead carnival performers

are measured using the Clothing and Textile

Technology’s innovative 3D scanning machine

to make sure their costumes fit like a glove. And

journalism, graphic design and photography

students will also be roped in closer to the time of

the event.

Smoking hot ad campaign wins top award

“Why hire the professionals?” was the high

praise four CPUT Graphic Design students

received for a unique anti-smoking advertising

campaign they developed. The campaign

incorporates a print, TV, website and social

media aspect and is aimed at the 18- to 30-year-

old market. In fact, executives at the Heart

and Stroke Foundation were so impressed by

Anthony Chute (22), Leon Bester (23), Inus

Smuts (24), and Jacques Erasmus (23), that

the TV ad they shot even made it to the small

screen. The campaign, which took nine weeks to

develop, was entered into the Sappi: Ideas That

Matter competition and scored a partial grant.

This means that segments of their work will be

paid for and actually used by the Heart and

Stroke Foundation.

Leon says he believes their campaign caught the

judges’ attention because they honed in on an

especially difficult target market – young adults.

“Apart from the anti-smoking aspect, we also

focused on the importance of healthy eating and

exercise,” he says. “We chose Heart and Stroke

because there were so many options and they

told us not to hold back so we didn’t.” Apart from

developing a slick campaign, the students also had

to present their work to a panel of judges, which

included the client, lecturers and industry experts.

Anthony says the multi-faceted nature of the project

allowed everyone to explore unfamiliar career

territory. “My eyes have been opened to possibly

working in the advertising world,” he says.


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Research output

Books/chapters

Mlitwa N (ed.)

Socio Technical Research Advances

Cape Town: Facility of Informatics and Design

(FID), Cape Peninsula University of Technology

(CPUT) 2010

ISBN 978-0-620-47852-6

Pather S, Remenyi B & Remenyi D

Managing Risks of ICT Projects

Reading, UK: Academic Publishing International,

2011

ISBN 978-1-906638-86-3

Pillay PComputing Practically with Microsoft Office

2007: Excel, Access and Publisher

Cape Town: The Business Zone, 2010

ISBN 978-0-620-42017-4

Conference papers

Angu PERethinking the way we teach communication

skills: A proposed model for lecturers at Cape

Peninsula University of Technology

2011 Las Vegas International Academic

Conference

Las Vegas, NV, 10-12 October 2011

Barnes V & Du Preez VThinking about thinking in industrial design


(RITAL) Conference


Bechan NAn examination of the effects of nuclear

exploration on international relations and

communications

Sixth International Conference on Discourse,

Communication and the Enterprise (DICOEN VI)

Hong Kong, China, 8-10 September 2011

Bechan NNew challenges in the communication of

international relations

Sixth International Conference on Discourse,

Communication and the Enterprise (DICOEN VI)

Hong Kong, China, 8-10 September 2011

Chichava H & Warden SThe M-Loyalty project


(RITAL) Conference


Dassah MO, Tshishonga N & Mafema ED

Good governance in Africa: Analysing

performance of economic community of

West African states and Southern African

development community on the MO Ibrahim

Index

2011 Association of Southern African Schools

and Departments of Public Administration and

Management (ASSADPAM) Annual Meeting and

Conference


Du Preez VTaking it further: The practical implications of

action research in the field of design

Design Development and Research Conference


Makwambeni BUsing television to entertain and educate on

HIV and Aids: A reception study of Tsha Tsha by

subaltern South African youths

Children’s and Young People’s Media in Africa:

Evolving Markets, Producers and Audiences

London, UK, 11-12 March 2011

Makwambeni B & Mutsvairo BCompeting discourses on journalism education

in Zimbabwe

Britain Zimbabwe Society Annual Research Day

Oxford, UK, 18 June 2011

Mulero M, Adeyeye M & Sobiyi K

Adoption of online social networks marketing in

South Africa

ICT for Development in Africa – Sustaining the

Momentum, Extending the Reach

Sango-Ota, Nigeria, 23-26 March 2011

Mulero O & Adeyeye MUsage of social networks marketing by small

and medium-scale enterprises in South Africa

IST-Africa (Information Society Technologies in

Africa) Conference

Gaborone, Botswana, 11-13 May 2011

Munyai K & M’Rithaa MKIndigenous knowledge system for enhancing

the sustainability of culture and design in South

Africa

International Symposium on Sustainable Design

Recife, Brazil, 29-30 September 2011

Nondzube T & Toyer AThe impact of language on academic

performance

Southern African Communication Association

(SACOMM) Conference

Pretoria, 31 August-1 September 2011

Porthen D Lecturer within field of knowledge versus subject

matter expert (SME)


(RITAL) Conference


Raman PG Intermediation of history and memory

75th South African Museums Association

National Conference

Pretoria, 25-27 October 2011


Raman PGReflections on the relation between town and

gown

Community Engagement Conference: The

Changing Role of South African Higher

Education in Development

East London, 8-10 November 2011

Tshishonga N, Dassah MO & Mafema ED

The essence of social development on

public administration: A human development

(capabilities) approach

2011 Association of Southern African Schools

and Departments of Public Administration and

Management (ASSADPAM) Annual Meeting and

Conference


Vlok AGRe-curriculation: An awkward customer


(RITAL) Conference


Vlok AGService learning in reflection

WACE 17th World Conference on Cooperative

and Work-Integrated Education

Philadelphia, PA, 14-17 June 2011

Voulgarelis H & Morkel JBroadening of the architectural vocabulary

through physical visual experiences


(RITAL) Conference


Winberg C, Barnes V, Ncube K, Stofberg C & Tshinu SGraduates’ experiences in interdisciplinary

research studies

3rd Biennial Postgraduate Supervision

Conference

Stellenbosch, 18-21 April 2011

Conference posters

Barnes JCommunities of support


Excellence


Boer S & Chidubem M10 fingers up


Excellence


Carstens AT & Meyer IACDigitising photographic collections in the

Western Cape, South Africa: Key issues

affecting the quality and data longevity


Excellence


Chisin AV & M’Rithaa MKDrawing the line: When students design learning

and supervisors eat cookies


Excellence


Coertze A & Messeter JThe design and development of an online

cancer support community


Excellence


De Villiers L & Messeter JBridging digital communication to the real world


Excellence


Donnoli M & Messeter JThe semantic and ontological expression of

designers in their workspace


Excellence


Futerman D & Messeter JThe tablet computer as a digital clinical

guideline tool in Africa


Excellence


Molenaar D & Messeter JPerception of information: Enriching location-

specific information through the use of calm

computing


Excellence


Sabwa JM & Weideman MSearch keyword choice in driving PPC traffic to

websites: Generic or branded?


Excellence


Sabwa JM & Weideman MSearch keyword choice in driving PPC traffic to

websites: Generic or branded?

13th Annual Conference on World Wide Web

Applications

Johannesburg, 14-16 September 2011

Samuel G & Messeter JUtilising the coffee shop as a hub for social

networking through the use of interactive public

displays


Excellence


Snaddon B & Grant-Broom AGrowing the city: Developing a collaborative

design process through a biomimicry-inspired

curriculum


Excellence


Uwimana I & Weideman MPostgraduate student success rate with free-

form information searching


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Excellence


Uwimana I, Weideman M & Richards MPostgraduate student success rate with free-

form information searching


Applications


Weideman MRanking of design elements to improve website

visibility


Applications


Weideman MRanking of design elements to improve website

visibility


Excellence


Zuze H & Weideman MCloaking on Google’s SERP – Search engine

spamdexing?


Applications


Zuze H & Weideman MCloaking on Google’s SERP – Search engine

spamdexing?


Excellence



Adeyeye MFuture directions of converged services in the

web session mobility scenarios

10th Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers (IEEE) Africon Conference,

Livingstone, Zambia, 13-15 September 2011

Livingstone, Zambia: IEEE, 2011, 5pp electronic

ISBN 978-1-61284-993-5

Alexander B & Conlon J

Developing the role of universities in contributing

to poverty reduction







ISBN 978-0620-52121-5

Alexander B & Conlon J

Focus group strategies in promoting community

and enterprise development







ISBN 978-0620-52121-5

Apiola M, Tedre M & Oroma JO

Improving programming education in Tanzania:

Teachers’ and students’ perceptions

41st Annual Frontiers in Education Conference:

Celebrating 41 Years of Monumental Innovations

from Around the World (FIE), Rapid City, SD, 12-

15 October 2011

Champaign, IL: Stipes Publishing, 2011, 7pp

electronic

ISBN 978-1-61284-467-1

Appiah E & Cronjé JCThumbnail sketches on idea development: The

drawing board vs computer-generation

Appiah E, Mlitwa N & Anyomi D (eds)

Proceedings of Design, Development and

Research (DDR): Annual Research Conference

of the Faculty of Informatics and Design, Cape

Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town,

26-27 September 2011



ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Bagui L & Bytheway AAn ANT exploration of mParticipation in the city

of Cape Town

Stillman L, Denison T & French R (eds)

CIRN Community Informatics Conference: “To

measure or not to measure: that is the question”,

Prato, Italy, 9-11 November 2011

Prato, Italy: Monash University, 2011, 15pp

electronic

ISBN 978-0-9581058-9-7

Bagui L & Bytheway AListening to the ground: Exploring community

eArticulation of needs in the city of Cape Town

Brown I, Sewchurran IC & Suleman H (eds)

South African Institute of Computer Scientists

and Information Technologists (SAICSIT) Annual

Research Conference 2011, Cape Town, 3-5

October 2011

New York, NY: ACM, 2011

ISBN 978-1-4503-0878-6

Bagui L, Sigwejo A & Bytheway APublic participation in government: Assessing

m-Participation in South Africa and Tanzania

Koch A & Van Brakel PA (eds)

Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference on

World Wide Web Applications, Johannesburg,



Technology, 2011, 22pp electronic

ISBN 978-0-620-51918-2

Barnes V & Du Preez VFinding thought: An investigation into the

development of critical thinking skills in industrial

design students

Breytenbach A & Faber L (eds)

Conference Proceedings of the Sixth

International Design Education Forum of

Southern Africa (DEFSA): 20/20 Design Vision,


Johannesburg: Design Education Forum of

Southern Africa (DEFSA), 2011, 9pp electronic

ISBN 978-0-620-52112-3


Bytheway AAssessing information management

competencies in organisations

Grant K (ed.)

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference

on Information Management and Evaluation

(ICIME), Toronto, Canada, 27-28 April 2011

Toronto, Canada: Academic Conferences

Limited Publishers, 2011, pp 91-102

ISBN 978-1-906638-97-9

Bytheway A et al.

Integrating ICTs into the classroom: Assisting

teachers in disadvantaged primary schools

Cunningham P & Cunningham M (eds)

eSkills Summit Proceedings, Cape Town, 26-28

July 2010

Cape Town: eSkills Summit, 2010, 12pp

electronic

ISBN 978-1-905824-22-99

Chisin AV & M’Rithaa MDrawing the line: When students design

learning and supervisors eat cookies









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Cocotos CLighting for de-generative eye conditions









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Cook H & Adonis MGrowing the city: Development of a remote

monitoring system for an electric vehicle sub-

system









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Cronjé JCWhat is this thing called “Design” in design

research?









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Du Preez VTaking it further: The practical implications of

action research in the field of design









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Futerman R, Grant-Broom A, Lubbe E & Snaddon BGrowing the city: Developing collaborative

design process through a biomimicry-inspired

curriculum









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Gachago D, Morris A & Simons EHelping the flow of the thinking juice: Student

engagement in a graphic design clicker class









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Hamunyela S, Ruhode E & De la Harpe RInformation sharing in governments: A Namibian

case study

Bradley G, Whitehouse D & Singh G (eds)

Proceedings of the IADIS International

Conferences: ICT, Society and Human Beings

2011 and e-Democracy, Equity and Social

Justice 2011, Rome, Italy, 20-26 July 2011

Lisbon, Portugal: IADIS Press, 2011, pp 220-223

ISBN 978-972-8939-36-6

Li-Hunt G & De la Harpe RExploring mobile technology as a medium to

facilitate access to care giver experiences









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4


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Mlitwa N & Van Belle J-P

Mediators for lecturer perspectives on learning

management systems at universities in the


Proceedings of the 15th Pacific Asia Conference

on Information Systems (PACIS), Brisbane,

Australia, 7-11 July 2011

Brisbane, Australia: Queensland University of

Technology, 2011, Paper 135

ISBN 978-1-86435-644-1

Morkel JArchitectural design learning through online

conversation: A case for the use of Facebook









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Morkel JFacing the facts about face to face architecture

studio: The use of Facebook for collaborative

learning

Chova LG, Belenguer DM & Martínez AL (eds)

Edulearn 11: 3rd International Conference on

Education and New Learning Technologies,

Barcelona, Spain, 4-6 July 2011

Valencia, Spain: International Association

of Technology, Education and Development

(IATED), 2011, pp 3435-3439

ISBN 978-84-615-0441-1

Morkel JThe social dimension of studio space: Face-to-

face and beyond – Exploring the online learner

experience

Breytenbach A & Faber L (eds)

Conference Proceedings of the Sixth

International Design Education Forum of

Southern Africa (DEFSA): 20/20 Design Vision,


Johannesburg: Design Education Forum of

Southern Africa (DEFSA), 2011, pp 139-145

ISBN 978-0-620-52112-3

Nagel L, Blignaut S & Cronjé JThe surprising truth about how metaphor

motivates e-learners

Williams G, Statham P, Brown N & Cleland B

(eds)

Australasian Society for Computers in Learning

in Tertiary Education (Ascilite) 2011: Changing

Demands, Changing Directions, Hobart,

Tasmania, Australia, 4-7 December 2011

Tasmania, Australia: University of Tasmania,

2011, pp 880-890

ISBN 978-1-86295-644-5

Parker M, Futterman R & M’Rithaa MKPutting communities first: Championing

sustainable responses in Africa



Research (DDR) 2011: Annual Research

Conference of the Faculty of Informatics

and Design, Cape Peninsula University of

Technology, Cape Town, 26-27 September 2011



ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Perold RDesign (re) thinking: Reflective practice as

design research









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Pike MA review of changes to the media landscape









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Raman PGood designers steal bad design copy









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Raman PPushing the frontiers in incremental housing









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Rambhoros MTransfer of design know-how from practice to

education: Reflections of a nascent ‘practitioner-

teacher’









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4


Rossouw PL & Abrahanms COne size fits all? Student workload in a higher

education faculty









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Tedre M, Apiola M & Oroma JO

Developing IT education in Tanzania:

Empowering students

41st Annual Frontiers in Education Conference:

Celebrating 41 Years of Monumental Innovations

from Around the World (FIE), Rapid City, SD, 12-

15 October 2011

Champaign, IL: Stipes Publishing, 2011, 6pp

electronic

ISBN 978-1-61284-467-1

Van der Merwe JA Grecian paradigm shift: The construction of a

design theory









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Van Zyl I & Delen AThe intersection of ethnography design, and

development: Technological innovation in home-

based healthcare









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Voulgarelis HNon-traditional architectural studies: What might

influence the development of a successful

model? A review of literature









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Warden SC & Van Brakel PAOptimising the implementation factors of a Web-

based e-commerce adoption model







ISBN 978-0-620-51918-2

Weideman MRogue’s Gallery – South African university

website visibility







ISBN 978-0-620-51918-2

Zietsman EA first step to designing a collaborative

information system: A case study of the South

African construction industry









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

Zuze H & Weideman MA comparative analysis of search engine

indexing time







ISBN 978-0-620-51918-2


Adeyeye M & Gardner-Stephen P

The Village Telco project: A reliable and practical

wireless mesh telephony infrastructure

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications

and Networking, 78, 11pp electronic, 2011

Bechan NContextualisation of the function of investor

relations from an institutional and private investor

perspective

Communicatio: South African Journal for

Communication Theory and Research,

37(1):137-154, 2011

Bytheway AAssessing information management

competencies in organisations

Electronic Journal of Information Systems

Evaluation, 14(2):179-192, 2011

Cronjé JCUsing Hofstede’s cultural dimensions to interpret

cross-cultural blended teaching and learning

Computers and Education, 56:596-603, 2011

Kaisara G & Pather SThe e-government evaluation challenge: A South

African Batho Pele-aligned quality approach

Government Information Quarterly, 28:211-221,

2011


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Mitrovic Z & Bytheway AServicing advocacy in e-government: Small

business development services in Cape Town

African Journal of Information and

Communication, 11:40-54, 2011

Mlitwa NBW & Birch DThe role of intrusion detection systems in

electronic information security: From the activity

theory perspective

Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology,

9(3):296-312, 2011

Mohsam F & Van Brakel PA

Information and knowledge sharing trends of

small- and medium-sized enterprises in the


South African Journal of Information

Management, 13(1), 10pp electronic, 2011

Motsaathebe GJournalism education and practice in South

Africa and the discourse of the African

Renaissance

Communicatio: South African Journal for

Communication Theory and Research,

37(3):381-397, 2011

Pineteh EA Spaces of inclusion and exclusion: The

dynamics of Cameroonian associations in

Johannesburg

African Identities, 9(4):401-416, 2011

Remenyi D, Pather S & Klopper R

Some philosophical assumptions underpinning

academic research

Alternation: International Journal for the Study

of Southern African Literature and Languages,

18(1):354-373, 2011

Visser EB & Weideman MAn empirical study on website usability elements

and how they affect search engine optimisation

South African Journal of Information

Management, 13(1), 9pp electronic, 2011

Visser EB & Weideman MSearch engine optimisation versus website

usability: Conflicting requirements?

Information Research – An International

Electronic Journal, 16(3), 37pp electronic, 2011

Winberg C, Barnes V, Ncube K & Tshinu SPostgraduate students’ experiences in

interdisciplinary research studies

South African Journal of Higher Education,

25(5):1003-1020, 2011


Adeyeye M & Ventura NA SIP-based web client for HTTP session

mobility and multimedia services

International Journal for the Computer and

Telecommunications Industry, 33(8):954-964,

2010

Gachago D, Morris A & Simon EEngagement levels in a graphic design clicker

class: Students’ perceptions around attention,

participation and peer learning

Journal of Information Technology Education,

10:253-269, 2011

Motsaathebe GA cursory appraisal of independent films

produced by women in Southern Africa

International Journal of Broadcasting and

Communication Technology, 2(1):111-138, 2011

Motsaathebe GThe use of females as sources of information in

SABC newscasts

Journal of Communication and Media Research,

3(1):13-23, April 2011


DTech: Design

Van der Merwe JPA grammar/topology of design knowledge:

Mapping emergent meaning in socially

interactive design

Supervisors: The late Prof JD Roode;

Prof J Messeter

DTech: Information Technology

Alexander BMThe efficacy of information and communication

technology for development projects using

human agency and enterprise computational

modelling

Supervisors: The late Prof JD Roode;

Prof M Korpela

Visser EBFusing website usability variables and on-page

search engine optimisation elements

Supervisor: Prof M Weideman

MTech: Design

Bergevoet YMDesign for sustainability: A potential model for

the promotion of organic cotton consumption in

South Africa

Supervisors: Ms A Chisin; Prof MK M’Rithaa

De Flamingh FWThe role of textile in sustainable South African

residential architecture

Supervisor: Prof MK M’Rithaa

Delen A cum laude

Service design challenges in home-based health

care in the Western Cape: A case study

Supervisor: Prof R de la Harpe

Co-supervisor: Prof MK M’Rithaa

Foudazi F cum laude

Eco-friendly air conditioning systems for different

climates in South Africa


Kankondi AOTAn exploration of opportunities for design

interventions to reduce crime: A case study

situated in Bridgetown, South Africa


Kraut MMR cum laude

The creation of a South African football brand

based on a sustainable design toolbox system

for customisable apparel design

Supervisor: Ms A Vlok


Maina MWHuman experiences affecting governance in

energy-efficient buildings in Cape Town’s central

business district


Molenaar DPerception of information: Enriching location-

specific information through the use of calm

computing

Supervisor: Prof J Messeter; Prof MK M’Rithaa

Munyai KSustainable indigenous leather production

processes: A case of Lukanji home-based

producers, South Africa

Supervisor: Ms M Kimani

MTech: Information Technology

Barnes JDesign issues in Internet-based health support

systems in South Africa

Supervisor: Prof M de la Harpe

Kistasamy CThe role of service-orientated architecture as an

enabler for enterprise architecture

Supervisor: Prof A van der Merwe; Prof AC de

la Harpe

Mulero SOSocial networks marketing using the Extended

Technology Acceptance Model (ETAM)

Supervisor: Dr M Adeyeye

Nonyane JInformation and technology shortages and

capacity development among disadvantaged

communities in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Supervisor: Dr N Mlitwa

Oni JThe management of the implementation of

e-business projects in the tourism industry of the

Western Cape

Supervisor: The late Prof V Owei

Snell REffects of Internet use on social capital

Supervisor: The late Prof V Owei

Van der Watt CC cum laude

Design of a semantic metadata repository in

home-based healthcare

Supervisor: Prof M de la Harpe

MTech: Public Relations Management

Meintjies H cum laude

The perceived and potential role of the public

relations/corporate communications practitioner

in central banks of the common monetary area

Supervisor: Prof J van der Merwe

Mutimukeye RThe professional status of female public relations

practitioners in Rwandan public and private

institutions: A manager’s perspective

Supervisor: Ms D Porthen

Nonzube TThe application of public relations methods in

raising funds as utilised by a Western Cape non-

profit organisation

Supervisor: Prof N Bechan

Toyer AThe value of corporate communication as

a strategic management function to top

management

Supervisor: Prof N Bechan

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BIOCATALYSIS AND TECHNICAL BIOLOGY RESEARCH GROUPDr Marilize Le Roes-Hill

[email protected]

The Biocatalysis and Technical Biology (BTB)

Research Group consists of a group of dynamic

researchers with research backgrounds in

Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry,

Environmental Management, Medical

Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular and

Cell Biology. The main focus of the research

group centres on the discovery and use of

robust industrial biocatalysts in applications

that range from bioremediation of industrial

wastewater to antioxidant synthesis. The

research areas range from enzyme discovery,

enzyme mutation studies and actinobacteria

biology to bioreactor design for wastewater

treatment. Group team members benefit greatly

from the shared research expertise within the

group.

In April 2011, Dr Marilize Le Roes-Hill assumed

the research leadership at the BTB Research

Group after Prof Stephanie Burton accepted

the position of Vice-Principal: Research and

Postgraduate Education at the University of

Pretoria. While the group continues to work on

projects initiated by Prof Burton, they now also

focus their research around the extraordinary

group of bacteria called actinobacteria,

specifically looking at exploiting their industrial

potential. The research group continues its

collaboration with both national and international

researchers, encouraging the exchange, training

and development of young researchers.

Main achievements in 2011:

�Work integrated learning (WIL) student, Ms

Kim Durrell, received 3rd prize for her WIL

presentation (Biotechnology Programme)

after a year of internship at the BTB Research

Group

�CPUT Research Day award: Joint 1st prize for

research excellence in the posters category

(Welz PJ, Le Roes-Hill M, Ramond J-B, Cowan

DA & Burton SG) – Acclimation of microbial

communities in pilot-scale constructed

wetlands exposed to vanillin and gallic acid

�CPUT Research Day award: Prize for research

excellence in the sourcing of external funding

NRF funding


CPUT commitment

Total award

Burton SG 325 016 - 325 016

Burton SG 220 809 - 220 809

Burton SG 79 729 - 79 729

Burton SG 74 833 - 74 833

Burton SG 71 917 - 71 917

Burton SG 316 174 - 316 174

Total 1 088 478

Industry funding


Burton SG Water Research Commission/Golder Associates

99 000

Burton SG Water Research Commission

150 000


150 000


365 000


650 000

Burton SG TMO Renewables – Bioethanol

348 000

Total 1 762 000



Kirby BM, Le Roes-Hill M, Cary SC, Burton SG,

Tuffin IM & Cowan DA

Actinobacterial diversity associated with

Antarctic Dry Valley mineral soils

De Bruijn FJ (ed.)

Handbook of Molecular Microbial Ecology II:

Metagenomics in Different Habitats

Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley, 2010, pp 125-135

ISBN 978-0-470-64719-6

Conference papers

Adelakun OE, Kudanga T, Parker A,Le Roes-Hill M & Burton SModification of furilic acid by laccase from

Trametes pubescens

9th International Conference on Functional Foods

in the Prevention and Management of Chronic

Diseases: Functional Food Components in

Health and Disease

San Diego, CA, 16-18 August 2011

Le Roes-Hill M, Khan N, Palmer Z, Prins A,

Sirim D, Pleiss J & Burton SWidespread occurrence of actinobacterial

laccases

South African Society for Microbiology (SASM)

Conference

Cape Town, 6-9 November 2011

Le Roes-Hill M, Khan N, Sirim D, Pleiss J &

Burton SThe Laccase Engineering Database (LccED)

as a tool for understanding the classification of

actinobacterial laccases

BioTrans: International Symposium on

Biocatalysis and Biotransformations

Messina, Sicily, Italy, 2-6 October 2011

Mavengere W, Casaneuva A, Le Roes-Hill M, Burton S, Tuffin M & Cowan D

Characterisation of polyphenol oxidases

produced by novel extremotolerant Dietzia


Conference


Parker A, Davids LM, Burton SG &Le Roes-Hill MGenerating an oxidative stress model in human

skin cells for antioxidant testing

39th Conference of the Physiology Society of

Southern Africa (PSSA)

Bellville, 29-31 August 2011

Parker A, Davids LM, Burton SG &Le Roes-Hill MThe use of ultraviolet radiation as an oxidative

stress model to test the efficacy of antioxidants

in human skin cells

39th Annual Conference of the Anatomical

Society of Southern Africa (ASSA)

Johannesburg, 22-25 May 2011

Rodriguez Caballaro A, Ramond JB, Welz PJ,

Cowan DA, Odlare M & Burton SGTreatment of high ethanol concentration

wastewater by constructed wetlands: enhanced

COD removal and bacterial community

dynamics

International Water Association: Microbes in

wastewater and waste treatment, bioremediation

and energy production

Goa, India, 24-25 January

Conference posters

Adelakun OE, Parker A, Kudanga T,Le Roes-Hill M, Green RI & Burton SG

Influence of reaction conditions on the laccase-

mediated oxidation of ferulic acid to form

dimmers with higher antioxidant capacity


Excellence


Booysen C-A, Welz P, Le Roes-Hill M &

Burton SG

The temporal response of soil microbiota to

sunflower oil


Excellence


Booysen C, Welz P, Le Roes-Hill M & Burton SG

The temporal response of soil microbiota to

sunflower oil


Conference


Burton S, Palmer Z & Le Roes-Hill MActinobacterial oxidases as novel cross-linking

agents

BioTrans: International Symposium on

Biocatalysis and Biotransformations

Messina, Sicily, Italy, 2-6 October 2011

Durrell K, Khan N, Le Roes-Hill M & Burton SG

Production of novel actinobacterial peroxidases

for potential use as a biocatalyst


Excellence


Durrell K, Khan N, Le Roes-Hill M & Burton SG

Production of novel actinobacterial peroxidases

for potential use as a biocatalyst


Conference


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B I O C A T A L Y S I S A N D T E C H N I C A L B I O L O G Y

Gao Y, Huddy R, Le Roes-Hill M, Bauer R,

Tuffin M & Cowan D

Construction of a small insert library from a

xylanolytic Streptomyces species for screening

hemicellulosic degrading enzymes


Conference


Griffiths P, Horne KA, Mawadza C,Le Roes-Hill M, Cowan DA & Burton SG

Site-directed mutagenesis of a thermostable

nitrile hydratase: In search of an ideal

biocatalyst


Excellence


Horne KA, Jones S, Le Roes-Hill M,Ntwampe P, Plaaitjies J, Mufweba-Hector A,Leoschut S, Hendry B & Burton SG

Beneficiation of apple processing waste and

wastewater


Excellence


Khan N, Le Roes-Hill M, Pletschke BI &

Burton SG

An immobilised lignocellulolytic system: Using

oxidases for the bioremediation of agricultural

wastes


Excellence


Khan N, Musengi A, Durrell K, Le Roes-Hill M,

Cowan D & Burton S

In search of novel peroxidases from

actinobacteria

16th International Symposium on the Biology of

Actinomycetes (ISBA16)

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 11-16 December 2011

Kudanga T, Adelakun OE, Parker A,Le Roes-Hill M & Burton SG

Enzymatic enrichment of quercetin through

coupling with catechol


Excellence


Le Roes-Hill M, Khan N, Sirim D, Pleiss J &

Burton SG

The laccase engineering database (LCCED)

as a tool for understanding the classification of

actinobacterial laccases


Excellence


Musengi A, Khan N, Le Roes-Hill M,Pletschke BI, Cowan DA & Burton SG

Production of peroxidase from selected

actinomycete strains


Excellence


Palmer Z, Le Roes-Hill M & Burton SG

Exploiting the industrial potential of novel

actinobacterial tyrosinases


Excellence


Palmer Z, Le Roes-Hill M & Burton SG

Exploiting the industrial potential of novel

actinobacterial strains


Conference


Parker A, Adelakun OE, Kudanga T,Le Roes-Hill M, Davids L & Burton SG

Generating an oxidative stress model in human

skin cells for antioxidant testing


Excellence


Prins A, Le Roes-Hill M & Burton SG

Optimisation of a solid-state fermentation

process for the production of laccase by

Micromonospora sp. strain 04-044 30-1


Excellence


Welz PJ, Le Roes-Hill M, Ramond J-B,

Cowan DA & Burton SG

Acclimation of microbial communities in pilot-

scale constructed wetlands exposed to vanillin

and gallic acid


Excellence


Welz PJ, Ramond J-B, Le Roes-Hill M,

Cowan D & Burton SG

Acclimation of microbial communities in pilot-

scale constructed wetlands exposed to vanillin

and gallic acid


Conference



Everest GJ, Cook AE, Le Roes-Hill M &

Meyers PR

Nocardia rhamnosiphila sp. nov., isolated from

soil

Systematic and Applied Microbiology, 34:508-

512, 2011

Khan N, Tuffin M, Stafford W, Cary C, Lacap DC

& Pointing SB

Hypolithic microbial communities of quartz

rocks from Miers Valley, McMurdo Dry Valleys,

Antarctica

Polar Biology, 34:1657-1668, 2011


Kudanga T, Nyanhongo GS, Guebitz GM &

Burton SGPotential application of laccase-mediated

coupling and grafting reactions: A review

Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 48:195-208,

2011

Le Roes-Hill M, Khan N & Burton SGActinobacterial peroxidases: An unexplored

resource for biocatalysis

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology,

164:681-713, 2011

Le Roes-Hill M, Rohland J & Burton SGActinobacteria isolated from termite guts as a

source of novel oxidative enzymes

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek: International Journal

of General and Molecular Microbiology, 100:589-

605, 2011

Rohr LM, Mashaphu N, Sheridan C, Tuffin M,

Burton SG & Cowan DA

Seasonal shifts of the microbial community

structure in a winery waste-impact wetland soil

Transactions of the Royal Society of South

Africa, 66(1):41-53, 2011

Welz PJ, Ramond JB, Cowan DA,

Prins A & Burton SGEthanol degradation and the benefits of

incremental priming in pilot-scale constructed

wetlands

Ecological Engineering, 37:1453-1459, 2011

Technical reports

Burton SG, Khan N, Le Roes-Hill M,Kudanga T & Pletschke BI

The kinetics of oxidases and the implication for

lignocellulose degradation

Water Research Commission Project K5/2010

Burton SG, Khan N & Pletschke BI

Report on enzymes and metabolites (cellulases

and oxidases selected for incorporation, the

reaction system components and metabolites to

be monitored)


Burton SG, Welz P, Le Roes-Hill M,

Ramond J-B & Cowan DA

Adapting constructed wetlands for real

world applications: Refurbishment of existing

wetlands; Ripening of existing wetlands;

Monitoring physical and chemical parameters

and microbial community dynamics


Burton SG, Welz PJ, Ramond JB, Cowan DA &

Le Roes-Hill MBackground research into relevant local waste

streams and soil types. Choice of impacted and

unimpacted local wetlands


Burton SG, Welz PJ, Ramond JB, Cowan DA &

Le Roes-Hill MExperimentation to assess the reproducibility

of existing pilot-scale constructed wetlands;

ongoing monitoring of physical and chemical

parameters and microbial community dynamics


Pletschke BI, Beukes N, Khan N,Le Roes-Hill M & Burton SGImmobilisation of selected commercial enzymes


Pletschke BI, Waithaka C, Van Dyk JS, Gama R

& Burton SGReport on kinetic analysis for cellulases, current

information on synergies


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B I O C A T A L Y S I S A N D T E C H N I C A L B I O L O G Y

CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNINGDr Joyce Nduna

[email protected]

The Centre for Community Engagement and

Work-integrated Learning was established as

an institutional response to the 1991 Education

White Paper on the transformation of higher

education institutions to demonstrate greater

responsibility and commitment to the socio-

economic development of communities.

The centre integrates the following three units:

�Cooperative Education, which is responsible

for nurturing industry partnerships that result

in student workplace learning

�Service Learning, which drives the integration

of community engagement with teaching,

learning and research

�Civil Engagement, which coordinates

volunteer and outreach programmes

NRF funding


CPUT commitment

Total award

Nduna NJ 321 300 - 321 300

Research outputConference paperNduna JThe relevance of workplace learning in guiding

student and curriculum development

Fourth Annual South African Technology

Network Conference: Curriculum Transformation

at Universities of Technology: Towards the

Development of New Generation Universities

Bloemfontein

27-29 November 2011


CENTRE FOR E-LEARNINGMr Izak Smit

[email protected]

The Centre for e-Learning delivers a strategic

support service to teaching and research in

the effective pedagogical use of networked

computer technologies for teaching and

learning, utilising an online electronic learning

management system.

The primary purpose of the Centre for

e-Learning is to support academics in using

the correct pedagogical approaches in the

application of technologies within a structured

online electronic learner management system

(LMS). The assistance offered to teaching

academics includes training on the use of the

LMS, support in setting up online courses, and

development of media-rich teaching material.

Postgraduate supervision is supported in the

creation of online portals for supervisors and

assistance in the use of tools to detect originality

against online resources to minimise plagiarism.

The secondary role is to investigate alternative

tools that may be integrated into the student

environment and to give advice in respect of

their effectiveness.

Research outputConference papers

Xakaza-Kumalo SThe benefits of students’ participation in

transformation process and in university

governance strategy

South African Association of Senior Student

Affairs Professionals (SAASSAP) 13th Annual

Conference

Stellenbosch, 19-21 October 2011

Xakaza-Kumalo SCollaborative learning and group participation in

knowledge building process

2011 E-Learning Update


Xakaza-Kumalo SThe impact of pedagogic design in web-

based interactive learning: The application of

instructional design principles


(RITAL) Conference



Xakaza-Kumalo SThe challenges of pedagogical design and

implementation of web-based collaborative

learning: A case study at Cape Peninsula

University of Technology









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

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CENTRE FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION RESEARCHProf Alvin Lagardien

[email protected]

The Centre for Water Supply and Sanitation

Research (CWSR) is the hub of CPUT’s water

and sanitation network for:

�the identification and establishment of water-

related niche activities/units/centres based on

regional and national priorities

�the facilitation and execution of interdisciplinary

projects which generate research, income and

graduate opportunities

�maintaining and developing partnerships on

behalf of CPUT with relevant stakeholders

in the water sector, regionally, nationally and

internationally

The CWSR incorporates the Community

Water Supply and Sanitation Unit. The CWSS

is a nationally recognised, well-networked,

multidisciplinary unit offering a range of

development and collaboration opportunities to staff

and students within a framework of commissioned

projects based on sector, community and client

needs.

Highlights for 2011 include:

�Nuffic niche programme underway. Research

units WaRTU (Water Re-use Technology,

Civic Engineering), EWaSRU (Water Pollution

Assessment, Applied Science), and WaCDeM

(Water Conservation and Demand Management,

CWSR) have been initiated. Business plans

have been written. PhD & MSc Fellowships and

infrastructure investments are underway. UWC

collaboration is working well. Budget and plan for

2012 have been completed. Six missions have

been completed.

�WISA partnership for the national skills audit

was established as part of the Nuffic contract. A

national workshop on water services was held in

Pretoria.

�National CSO programme project execution plan

for year 2 was accepted by DWA; supplementary

funding was obtained from DBSA to pilot WCDM

in Northern Cape.

�WRC project 1901 (approaches to risk reduction)

was completed. WRC project 1714 report on

community-based operation and maintenance of

basic services was published. WRC project 2017

(mobile communal sanitation facilities) is being

finalised.

�Three new WRC contracts were signed in 2011:

community-led total sanitation (CLTS), drought

adaptation in the southern Cape, sanitation

technologies for informal settlements.

�Training in water treatment and reticulation

was established through CCE & Eastern Cape

training was completed.

�Thirty-two BTech projects were supervised.

�Presentations were made during World Water

Week and IWA Young Water Professionals’

Conference.

�Prof Lagardien was appointed to WISA board,

FET water steering committee, EWSETA skills

planning committee, WSLG task team and

numerous WRC reference groups. Unit staff

members were appointed as WRC reviewers and

reference group members.

Industry funding

Funder Project Rands

Nuffic Capacity building for integrated water resource management

3 750 000

Department of Water Affairs Support to National Civil Society Organisation Programme

1 200 000

Water Research Commission An evaluation of the functioning and acceptance of communal sanitation facilities

360 000

Water Research Commission Technical sanitation solutions for informal areas 250 000

Water Research Commission Insights into indigenous coping strategies to drought for drought adaptation in agriculture: the southern Cape scenario

100 000

Water Research Commission Adapting and piloting concepts of community-led total sanitation (CLTS) in the South African municipal context

600 000

Total 6 260 000


Research outputTechnical Reports

Lagardien A, Benjamin A & Gcanga AA review on approaches in capturing indigenous

knowledge in agricultural practices to inform

adaptation to changing environments

WRC report K5/2084/1

Lagardien A, Cousins D & Benjamin AInteractive Risk Reduction: An approach to

reducing risks from informal settlement waste

streams: community-based risk assessment with

municipal partnerships

WRC report K5/1901

ISBN 978-1-4312-0221-8

Lagardien A, Cousins D & Sabela-Rikhotso PConsolidated knowledge from international

experience of community led total sanitation

(CLTS) for local adaptation to South African

conditions

WRC report K5/ 2088/1

Lagardien A & Muanda C The implementation and functioning of mobile

communal sanitation facilities: A case study of 3

informal settlements in South Africa


Lagardien A & Muanda CSanitation technology approaches for informal

settlements – A review of innovation trends and

drivers for sustainable sanitation systems.


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CPUT LIBRARIESDr Elisha Chiware

[email protected]

During 2011 CPUT Libraries continued with

the consolidation of its research agenda, with

staff delivering a number of papers at national

and international conferences. The Library

has started to approach CPUT researchers

to take part in a research data management

project managed by the Technical University

Munich (under the auspices of the International

Association of Scientific and Technological

University Libraries (IATUL). Under the same

association the Library is coordinating a

research repository project in the field of

renewable energy.

�CPUT Libraries won the bid to host the 2013

IATUL conference which will be held at the

Cape Town International Convention Centre

during April of that year. Preparation for

this big event began almost immediately.

Additionally, the Library Director, Dr Elisha

Chiware, was appointed as Secretary and

member of the Board of IATUL for the next

three years.

�An institutional decision to make compulsory

the submission of digital copies of theses

and dissertations underscores the value of

the institutional repository Digital Knowledge.

Articles and other intellectual outputs are also

stored in the repository. A dramatic increase in

the number of full text downloads (many from

outside South Africa) was recorded in 2011.

�The Research Information Support Centres

(RISC) at Bellville and Cape Town continue

to provide valuable support to postgraduate

students and researchers. Similar units

are currently being developed at many

leading South African universities, while

the service at CPUT has been in operation

since 2006. In 2011, RISC staff cooperated

with visiting German academics from the

Hochschule Wismar by delivering information

presentations for Faculty of Business

students completing a joint CPUT/Wismar

postgraduate qualification. RISC has a good

working relationship with the Centre for

Postgraduate Studies (CPGS), with space

provided for a financial support officer and

the university statistician. As RISC and CPGS

serve the same user base, cooperation

is mutually beneficial, and the two units

routinely refer students to each other. Close

links are maintained with the CPUT Research

Directorate. The use of social media for

academic purposes is growing and RISC

staff has established a presence on LinkedIn,

Academia and SlideShare. Networking on a

local level continued with a visit to research

support facilities at the University of the

Western Cape (UWC) and liaison with the

UWC research librarian.

Conference funding

Researcher Rands

Moll ME 10 540

Lockhart J 15 394

Total 25 934


Applicant Rands

Moses A 22 000

Research outputConference papers

Lockhart JThe before and after of an information literacy

policy at the Cape Peninsula University of

Technology

32nd Annual International Association of Science

and Technological University Libraries (IATUL)

Conference

Warsaw, Poland, 29 May-2 June 2011

Lockhart JThe integration of information literacy into the

curriculum: A case study at the Cape Peninsula


13th Annual Library and Information Association

of South Africa (LIASA) Conference

East London, 3-7 October 2011


Lockhart JThe integration of information literacy into the

curriculum: A case study at the Cape Peninsula


WCHELIG (Western Cape Higher Education

Libraries Interest Group) Symposium

Cape Town, 3 November 2011

Majal S & Bennett S

The use of automated indexing in special

libraries

13th Annual Library and Information Association

of South Africa (LIASA) Conference

East London, 3-7 October 2011

Moll MDetermining the value of individual librarians’

work: A case study of the Cape Peninsula


9th Northumbria International Conference on

Performance Measurement in Libraries and

Information Services

York, UK, 22-26 August 2011

Moll MThe impact of information literacy on the pass

rate of first-year students: A project at the Cape

Peninsula University of Technology

9th Northumbria International Conference on

Performance Measurement in Libraries and

Information Services

York, UK, 22-26 August 2011

Conference poster

Davids Z, Kleinveldt L, Mafungwa T &Proske RYour knowledge base for e-research:

Collaborate, discover, deliver, publish


Excellence



Moll M Culling the herd: An investigation into formulae

for equitable staffing of branches’ user services

within the multi-campus Cape Peninsula

University of Technology’s (CPUT) libraries

Graham M & Thornton S (eds)

Proceedings of the 8th Northumbria International

Conference on Performance Measurement in

Libraries and Information Services, An IFLA

Satellite Conference: Libraries Plus: Adding

Value in the Cultural Community, Florence, Italy,

17-20 August 2010

Newcastle, UK: Northumbria University Press,

2011, pp 205-220

ISBN 978-0-85716-028-7


Kleinveldt L & Hart G The role of an academic library in research:

Researchers’ perspectives at a South African

university of technology.

South African Journal of Libraries and

Information Science, 77(1):37-50, 2011


MBiblUniversity of the Western Cape

Mila N Job satisfaction in a South African academic

library

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C P U T L I B R A R I E S

DISABILITY UNITDr Nina du Toit

[email protected]

The Disability Unit provides a comprehensive

range of specialised support services to

students and staff with disabilities at CPUT. It

also serves as an information centre for people

wishing to learn more about accommodating

people with disabilities in student life and in the

workplace.

An Ema2sa (Erasmus Mundus Action 2) grant

was awarded to the Head of the Disability Unit,

Dr Nina du Toit, for research at the University

of Antwerp, Belgium, during October and

November 2011. The aim of the research was

to investigate ways in which accessibility for

students with disabilities has been addressed

in four higher education institutions in Flanders,

Belgium, and to evaluate whether this could be

used to improve access for students at CPUT.

The four institutions selected for the project

were the University of Antwerp (guest

institution), the Catholic University of Leuven

(KU Leuven), Artesis Hogeschool, and Karel

de Grote Hogeschool. Visits to the various

campuses were undertaken to investigate

the implementation of physical, academic and

social access for students with disabilities.

Representatives of the “Assosiatie Universiteit

en Hogeschole Antwerpen” (AUHA ) and the

“Steunpunt Inclusief in Hoger Onderwijs” (SIHO),

two bodies which deal with HE inclusion matters,

were also involved in the reseach project.

The research was guided by the following

question: How could higher education

institutions make provision for sufficient access

to teaching and learning in the case of students

with disabilities?

Findings showed that although physical,

academic and social access had improved

over the last number of years at CPUT, owing to

a variety of interventions, serious deficiencies

still existed regarding sufficient access to

teaching and learning in the case of students

with disabilities. A number of recommendations

emanated from the research which might be

useful to CPUT in the future.

Promoting equity and acceptance – Disability Awareness Week at CPUTDean of Students Cora Njoli-Motale (centre) and Dr Nina du Toit (back row) with staff and students supporting CPUT’s Disability Awareness Week


FUNDANI CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENTProf Chris Winberg

[email protected]

The Fundani Centre for Higher Education

Development is a strategic unit which, under

the direction of CPUT’s Vision and Mission, as

well as the Strategic Plan, serves the university

as the site that initiates and facilitates higher

education development in alignment with

relevant international and national imperatives.

Fundani staff members are actively engaged in

researching work-integrated learning/university

knowledge transfer, multilingual classrooms,

improving first-year experiences, mathematics

education, and general issues concerning

academic staff development and curriculum

design.

Fundani staff support and manage the Research

Innovation Funding for Teaching & Learning

(RIFTAL) project for the institution and the Work-

integrated Learning Research Unit.


Researcher Rands

Gachago D 32 500

Conference funding

Researcher Rands

Gachago D 12 592

Garraway J 15 678

Ivala E 24 000

Winberg C 5 258

Total 57 528

NRF funding


Garraway JW 20 000 20 000 40 000

Winberg C 61 000 40 667 101 667

Total 141 667

New professorappointed

Associate Professor James Garraway

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nRF research niche area

[email protected]

Work-Integrated Learning and Research Unit (WILRU)Prof Chris Winberg

Universities of technology (UoTs) have traditionally identified

themselves through close ties with industry, and see themselves at the

forefront of university responsiveness to the world of work. However,

the complexities of students’ crossing boundaries between two quite

different sites of learning, and the need to reconcile more scientific

knowledge with work knowledge and practices in the UoT classroom,

have not in the past been extensively researched and theorised. These

pressures led to the formation of a small group of dedicated staff into

a research unit, WILRU, in 2002. Over the past ten years, unit staff

members have published extensively, both locally and internationally,

in the field of work and learning, and some have obtained higher

degrees in this field.

Highlights for 2011:

Programmes that promote graduates’ successful integration into

the world of work and that enable graduates to make meaningful

contributions in the context of development require innovative

curricular, teaching, learning and assessment practices. In January

2011, Professor Winberg, as research leader in the CPUT Work-

Integrated Learning Unit (WILRU), was tasked by the Council for

Higher Education (CHE) to develop a Work-Integrated Learning Guide

for all universities in South Africa. Similar guides for all universities

had been developed previously, for example, for assessment and

for service learning. The guide to work-integrated learning was thus

produced by the WILRU team under the leadership of Professor

Winberg to assist all South African university staff to address these

issues and is available in printed form or as a free download on the

CHE website.


Bester MAn appreciative inquiry approach to curriculum

change

Bitzer E & Botha N (eds)

Curriculum Inquiry in South African Higher

Education: Some Scholarly Affirmations and

Challenges

Stellenbosch, South Africa: Sun MeDIA, 2011,

pp 389-410

ISBN 978-1-920338-64-0

Garraway JUniversity and work: Curriculum enquiry from an

activity theory perspective

Bitzer E & Botha N (eds)

Curriculum Inquiry in South African Higher

Education: Some Scholarly Affirmations and

Challenges

Stellenbosch, South Africa: Sun MeDIA, 2011,

pp 195-212

ISBN 978-1-920338-64-0

Winberg CCommunication practices in workplaces and

higher education

Krzanowski M (ed.)

Current Developments in English for Work and

the Workplace: Approaches, Curricula and

Materials

Reading, UK: Garnet Publishing, 2011, pp 75-90

ISBN 978-1859646533

Winberg CThe elephant in the room: Evaluating

postgraduate education in South Africa

Saunders M, Trowler P & Bamber V (eds)

Reconceptualising Evaluation in Higher

Education: The Practice Turn

Maidenhead, UK: McGraw-Hill, Society for

Research into Higher Education, and Open

University Press, 2011, pp 58-65

ISBN 978-0-33-524161-3

Winberg C, Engel-Hills P, Garraway J &Jacobs CWork-integrated Learning: Good Practice Guide

– HE Monitor No. 12

Pretoria: Council for Higher Education (CHE),

August 2011

ISBN: 978-1-919856-81-0

Conference papers

Behari-Leak K & Krügel MEstablishing communities of teaching and

learning at Food Technology


(RITAL) Conference



Bester M & Scholtz DCurriculum mapping as a possible technology-

enhanced curriculum review approach

Fourth Annual South African Technology

Network Conference: Curriculum Transformation

at Universities of Technology: Towards the

Development of New Generation Universities

Bloemfontein, 27-29 November 2011

Condy J, Chigona A, Gachago D & Ivala EUsing digital stories to explore issues of diversity

in a pre-service teacher’s classroom

7th Pan-African Reading For All Conference: A

Reader, the Empowered Leader

Gaborone, Botswana, 11-14 July 2011

De Graaff FEvaluation of RPL applicants’ knowledge claims

towards fourth year study at a university of

technology

National RPL Conference: Bridging and

Expanding Existing Islands of Excellent Practice

Johannesburg, 23-25 February 2011

Gachago D, Ivala E & Chigona AEmerging technologies’ impact on teaching and

learning


(RITAL) Conference


Gachago D, Ivala E, Chigona A & Condy JDeveloping digital literacy skills through digital

storytelling: The case of final-year pre-service

student teachers at a university of technology in

South Africa

6th International Conference on Information

and Communication Technologies (ICT) for

Development, Education and Training

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 25-27 May 2011

Garraway JUniversity and work: Curriculum enquiry from an

activity theory perspective

18th International Conference on Learning

Port Louis, Mauritius, 5-8 July 2011


the workplace

International Consortium for Experiential

Learning (ICEL) 2011: The Energy of a Learning

Experience Conference

Santiago, Chile, 10-14 January 2011

Hassan SPerceptions of academics regarding the reward

for the scholarship of teaching and learning

versus the scholarship of research

International Conference on Knowledge

Production and Higher Education in the 21st

Century – Knowledge 2011

Cape Town, 28-31 March 2011

Hassan S & Wium WQuality lies in the eyes of the beholder: A

mismatch between student evaluation and peer

observation of teaching

5th Annual Teaching and Learning Conference:

Postgraduate Teaching and Learning, African

Scholarship and Curriculum Innovation in Higher

Education


Scholtz DThe National Benchmark Tests: Lecturers’

perceptions and responses

Higher Education Learning and Teaching

Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA)

Port Elizabeth, 30 November-2 December 2011

Trowler P, Raisanen C, Gustaffsson M,

Eriksson A, Stenberg A, Jacobs C, Wright J, Winberg C & Wyrley-Birch B Mobility and gate-keeping: The literacy practices

of disciplines

Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA)

International Conference: Mobility, Language,

Literacy

Cape Town, 19-21 January 2011

Winberg C Supporting under-prepared master’s students in

their research studies


(RITAL) Conference


Winberg C, Barnes V, Ncube K, Stofberg C & Tshinu SGraduates’ experiences in interdisciplinary

research studies

3rd Biennial Postgraduate Supervision

Conference

Stellenbosch, 18-21 April 2011

Winberg C, Jacobs C, Wright J &Wyrley-Birch BPartnerships between language and disciplinary

specialists

English Language and Linguistics Joint Annual

Conference 2011 (LSSA, SAALA, EPIP, SAALT)

Grahamstown, 26-29 June 2011

Wolff KKnowing what the student knows


(RITAL) Conference



Gachago D, Morris A & Simons EHelping the flow of the thinking juice: Student

engagement in a graphic design clicker class









ISBN 978-0-620-52128-4

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F U N D A N I C E N T R E F O R H I G H E R E D U C A T I O N D E V E L O P M E N T

Ivala EImplementing eLearning at a university of

technology, South Africa: A qualitative study

Balcaen P (ed.)


on e-Learning, ICEL 2011, Kelowna, British

Columbia, Canada, 27-28 June 2011

Reading, UK: Academic Publishing, 2011, pp

156-163

ISBN 978-1-980272-05-8

Siyepu SWAn approach informed by socio-cultural theory

to learning of derivatives in a university of

technology

Venkat H & Essien AA (eds)

Proceedings of the Seventeenth National

Congress of the Association for Mathematics

Education of South Africa (AMESA):

Mathematics in a Globalised World,

Johannesburg, 11-15 July 2011

Johannesburg: Association for Mathematics

Education of South Africa (AMESA), 2011, pp

275-285

ISBN 978-0-620-47378-1


Behari-Leak K & Williams SCrossing the threshold from discipline expert to

discipline practitioner

Alternation: International Journal for the Study

of Southern African Literature and Languages,

18(1):4-27, 2011

Garraway J & Volbrecht T Theorising experiential learning


25(6):1091-1102, 2011


work

Teaching in Higher Education, 16(5):529-540,

2011

Hassan SThe needs and perceptions of academics

regarding their professional development in an

era of educational transformation


25(3):476-490, 2011

Ivala ENGlobalisation: The role of new information

and communication technologies in distance

education

Africa Education Review, 8(1):79-101, 2011

Winberg C, Barnes V, Ncube K & Tshinu SPostgraduate students’ experiences in

interdisciplinary research studies


25(5):1003-1020, 2011


Gachago D, Morris A & Simon EEngagement levels in a graphic design clicker

class: Students’ perceptions around attention,

participation and peer learning

Journal of Information Technology Education,

10:253-269, 2011

Gustafsson M, Eriksson A, Räisänen C,

Stenberg A-C, Jacobs C, Wright J, Wyrley-Birch B & Winberg CCollaborating for content and language

integrated learning: The situated character of

faculty collaboration and student learning

Journal of Language, Learning and Academic

Writing, Special Issue 8, 13pp electronic, 2011

Nsibande R & Garraway JProfessional development through formative

evaluation

International Journal for Academic Development,

16(2):97-107, 2011


PhD (Education)University of the Western Cape

Siyepu SAn analysis of errors in trigonometric functions:

A case study in the extended programmes

MPhil (Higher Education Studies)University of Cape Town

Wolff KIntegrating multi-disciplinary engineering

knowledge in a final-year technical university

diploma programme: An analysis of praxis


HIV/AIDS UNITAssoc Prof Ashraf Mohammed

[email protected]

The HIV/Aids Unit strives to prevent, control and

manage HIV/Aids among students and staff of

CPUT and in the community.

Its strategic objectives are:

�Incorporation of HIV/Aids/STI and TB module

into curricula: an HIV/Aids/STI and TB module

has been introduced as part of the curriculum for

many of CPUT’s courses.

�Student and staff training workshops: HIV/Aids

workshops are held regularly by the unit for

staff and students. These workshops provide

information about HIV/Aids and how to deal with

the pandemic.

�Awareness campaigns: events and campaigns

are run with the support of student peer

educators, workplace peer educators and health

promoters on certain health calendar days to

raise awareness of HIV/Aids.

�Men as Partners, Student Peer Education

Programme: students are trained to become peer

educators and given the proper skills that enable

them to go out and speak to their peers. At the

end of the year students are awarded for their

motivation, commitment and performance.

�Community outreach programmes: in

cooperation with other organisations, the unit runs

projects in the community, such as the project at

Malmesbury Prison. Recently, collaboration with

the St George’s Home for Girls was established.

�Workplace programme: ongoing training is made

available for CPUT staff to equip them with skills

and knowledge around HIV/Aids/STI and TB.

�Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT): external

service providers are invited to campus twice a

year to test students and staff. This service not

only provides rapid results, but also makes pre-

and post-testing counselling available.

�Care and support: this is spearheaded by health

promoters on campus, who render ongoing

lay-counselling for students and staff who are

infected with or affected by HIV/Aids. There are

weekly support groups and one-on-one sessions.

Prof Mohammed rubs shoulders with world leaders as prestigiousHumphrey Fellowship continues

Rubbing shoulders: Prof Ashraf Mohammed (left) with US Assistant Secretary of State Ann Stock

Head of CPUT’s HIV/Aids Unit, Prof Ashraf

Mohammed was awarded the Humphrey

Fellowship, a study sabbatical based in Rollins

School of Public Health at Emory University in

Atlanta, GA, United States, from September

2010 to June 2011. In October 2010, all Fellows

attended the Global Leadership Forum in

Washington DC as guest of the US Government.

At a dinner hosted for the Fellows, the Keynote

Speaker was the Secretary of State, Hilary

Clinton.

“One of the greatest highlights was attending a

seminar where revered spiritual leader, the Dalai

Lama, and well-known actor, Richard Gere, were

present. I couldn’t believe that I actually got to

be in the presence of such deeply respected

and celebrated icons,” says Prof Mohammed.

Research outputJournal articles (not DHET subsidised)Mohammed ANew WHO guideline for preventing TB among

HIV-infected people

Journal Watch, 23(2):17, 2011

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INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICAL MODELLING AND COMPUTATIONSProf Daniel Makinde

[email protected]

The primary focus of the IARMMC is to increase

the impact of mathematics and its applications

through mentorship and postgraduate

training by fostering research of a truly multi-

disciplinary nature, linking mathematics of the

highest calibre and important scientific and

technological problems from other disciplines

and industry. At IARMMC, mathematical theories

and methodologies are employed to gain insight

into the dynamics of various engineering and

biological systems which are of industrial,

environmental, medical and social interest.

The IARMMC also aims at expanding and

strengthening the talent base from traditionally

underrepresented groups to engage in

mathematical research relevant to the scientific

and technological needs of society.

Research work at the IARMMC in 2011 was

twofold:

�Postgraduate student supervision and training

at MTech & DTech levels in the area of techno-

mathematics with respect to engineering

applications. Some of the students have

already completed and graduated while

others are still undergoing training.

�Collaborative research in the area of

mathematical problems in biology,

engineering and industry. Several DHET

accredited research outputs in reputable

international journals have been published.

Research output


Anwar Bég OA & Makinde ODViscoelastic flow and species transfer in a

Darcian high-permeability channel

Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering,

76:93-99, 2011

Chinyoka T & Makinde ODAnalysis of transient generalised Couette flow

of a reactive variable viscosity third-grade liquid

with asymmetric convective cooling

Mathematical and Computer Modelling, 54:160-

174, 2011

Hamza BM, Massawe ES & Makinde ODAnalysis of transient heating due to exothermic

reaction in a stockpile of combustible material


6(18):4337-4341, 2011

Ibrahim SY & Makinde ODChemically reacting magnetohydrodynamics

(MHD) boundary layer flow of heat and mass

transfer past a low-heat-resistant sheet moving

vertically downwards


4775, 2011

Ibrahim SY & Makinde ODRadiation effect on chemically reacting

magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) boundary layer

flow of heat and mass transfer through a porous

vertical flat plate


6(6):1508-1516, 2011

Kibona I, Mahera W, Makinde D & Mango J

A deterministic model of HIV/Aids with vertical

transmission in the presence of infected

immigrants


6(23):5383-5398, 2011


Legodi AMK & Makinde ODA numerical study of steady state exothermic

reaction in a slab with convective boundary

conditions


6(10):2541-2549, 2011

Makinde ODSecond law analysis for variable viscosity

hydromagnetic boundary layer flow with thermal

radiation and Newtonian heating

Entropy, 13:1446-1464, 2011

Makinde ODSimilarity solution for natural convection from

a moving vertical plate with internal heat

generation and a convective boundary condition

Thermal Science, 15(1):S137-S143, 2011

Makinde OD & Aziz A

Analysis of entropy generation and thermal

stability in a long hollow cylinder with asymmetry

convective cooling

Heat Mass Transfer, 47:1407-1415, 2011

Makinde OD & Aziz A

Mixed convective from a convectively heated

vertical plate to a fluid with internal heat

generation

Journal of Heat Transfer – Transactions of the

ASME, 133:122501-1-122501-6, 2011

Makinde OD & Chinyoka T

Numerical study of unsteady hydromagnetic

generalised Couette flow of a reactive third-

grade fluid with asymmetric convective cooling


61:1167-1179, 2011

Makinde OD, Chinyoka T & Lebelo RSNumerical investigation into CO2 emission,

O2 depletion, and thermal decomposition in a

reacting slab

Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Article

ID 208426, 19pp electronic, 2011

Makinde OD, Chinyoka T & Rundora LUnsteady flow of a reactive variable viscosity

non-Newtonian fluid through a porous saturated

medium with asymmetric convective boundary

conditions


62:3343-3352, 2011

Makinde OD & Moitsheki RJ

Symmetry reductions and computational

dynamics of a nonlinear reaction-diffusion

problem with variable thermal conductivity


6(7):1749-1754, 2011

Makinde OD & Okosun KOImpact of chemo-therapy on optimal control of

malaria disease with infected immigrants

BioSystems, 104:32-41, 2011

Makinde OD & Onyejekwe OO

A numerical study of MHD generalised Couette

flow and heat transfer with variable viscosity and

electrical conductivity

Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials,

323:2757-2763, 2011

Okosun KO & Makinde ODModelling the impact of drug resistance in

malaria transmission and its optimal control

analysis


6(28):6479-6487, 2011

Shabani I, Massawe ES & Makinde ODModelling the effect of screening on the spread

of HIV infection in a population with variable

inflow of infective immigrants


4405, 2011

Tshehla MS & Makinde ODAnalysis of entropy generation in a variable

viscosity fluid flow between two concentric pipes

with a convective cooling at the surface


6(25):6053-6060, 2011

Yan B & Makinde OD Impact of continuous improvement on new

product development within SMEs in the


African Journal of Business Management,

5(6):2220-2229, 2011

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I N S T I T U T E F O R A D V A N C E D R E S E A R C H I N M A T H E M A T I C A L M O D E L L I N G A N D C O M P U T A T I O N S

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSMs Merle Hodges

[email protected]

The Office of International Affairs aids

international students wishing to pursue their

studies at CPUT. Its role includes:

�Advice on and assistance with immigration

and visas

�Assistance with accommodation

�Orientation to campus life and Cape Town

�Production of information pamphlets

�Preparation of standardised letters for

students’ use

Erasmus Mundus delegation visits CPUT

Eager to learn: CPUT staff members who are keen to study further through the Erasmus Mundus scholarship attended a meeting, where six representatives from European universities assisted them with their applications

An Erasmus Mundus delegation from Europe

visited CPUT in February 2011. The scholarship

provides an opportunity for studying, teaching,

training and research; its inception in South

Africa is a result of a partnership between eight

European and five South African universities.

Offering scholarships for postgraduate study or

research, varying in duration from three months

to two years, the aim is to promote European

higher education throughout the world and to

offer a valuable framework for exchange and

dialogue between cultures.

Students and staff members who successfully

apply for the scholarships receive a monthly

subsistence allowance from 1000 to 2500

Euros, tuition waiver, return flights covering one

round trip from South Africa to Europe, and full

insurance cover, including travel, health and

accident.

Six representatives from two consortiums, the

Erasmus Mundus Action 2 for South Africa

(ema2sa) and Europe-South Africa partnership

(EuroSA) visited the Bellville campus in early

February to deliver presentations on how

students and staff members can access the

scholarship. More than 20 administrative and

academic staff members attended the meeting

and were helped with their applications.

Welcoming the guests and prospective

applicants, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research,

Technology Innovation and Partnerships Dr Chris

Nhlapo, said, “CPUT strives to be a leading

academy and one of the best universities in

the country. We are proud to be rated number

one amongst all other universities of technology

when it comes to research. We are even ahead

of some traditional universities in terms of our

research outputs.” He emphasised that despite

this, CPUT still needs to do much more in

terms of increasing the number of people with

doctoral degrees. “We plead with staff and want

to emphasise that exchanges such as Erasmus

Mundus are critically important in promoting

research and scholarship.”


RESEARCH DIRECTORATEDr Tembeka Mpako-Ntusi

[email protected]

The Research Directorate manages:

�Research funding and grants

�Research finances

�Research publications, including the DHET

publications audit and annual Research

Report

Please see page 8 for an overview of the

Research Directorate’s activities during 2011.


Applicant Rands

Holmes-Watts TN 25 000

Conference funding

Researcher Rands

Holmes-Watts TN 17 978

NRF funding


Holmes-Watts TN 6 000 - 6 000

Mpako-Ntusi T 147 193 - 147 193

Total 153 193

Research outputConference papersHolmes-Watts TUnderstanding racial differentiation in research

output at the universities of South Africa’s public

higher education institutions

Twelfth International Seminar on Globalisation of

Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities

New Delhi, India, 2-5 January 2011

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STUDENT COUNSELLINGDr AB de Villiers (Bellville campus) & Ms E Smit (Cape Town campus)

[email protected]

[email protected]

Student Counselling provides a comprehensive

range of services to registered and prospective

students of the Cape Peninsula University

of Technology. This is done through different

levels of engagement, ranging from individual

counselling and therapy sessions, to support

groups, skills development workshops and

wellness promotion.

As part of their contact with students, the

professional staff members regularly gather

information through qualitative and quantitative

methods. The results are presented as either

informal (annual reports and newsletters) or

formal (conference papers, workshops, poster

presentations, journal articles) research output.

A number of staff members in the department

are busy with their PhD studies.

Research conducted in 2011 included:

�Academic Enhancement Questionnaire (AEQ)

Results for ECP and first-year students

�Client Satisfaction Surveys (individual

sessions) for May and October 2011

NRF funding


CPUT commitment

Total award

Petersen C 50 500 50 500 101 000

Research output

Conference papers

Nyewe KSexuality and psychofortogenic variables in a

group of FET students in Cape Town: The life

satisfaction of a group of students in terms of

sexual knowledge, attitudes and biographical

variables

32nd Conference of the Southern African

Association for Counselling and Development

(SAACDHE)


Smit EEnhancing student retention and a student-

centred higher education culture through a

pro-active, collaborative relationship between

academics, student support services and

students

Conference of Southern African Association of

Senior Student Affairs Professionals (SAASSAP)

Stellenbosch, 19-21 October 2011

Conference posters

De Villiers ABStudent support interventions focusing on

emotional aspects of learning


Excellence


Van Sitters J, Petersen C & Wichman HExploring the attitudes and knowledge of first-

year students at CPUT with regard to termination

of pregnancy

32nd Conference of the Southern African

Association for Counselling and Development in

Higher Education (SAACDHE)



PhDUniversity of the Free State

Nyewe KSexuality and psychofortogenic variables in a

group of Xhosa-speaking adolescents


Dr Chris NhlapoTel: 021 959 6203

Fax: 021 959 6002

Email: [email protected]

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Publications

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DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIPS

RESEARCH DIRECTORATE

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Prof Oluwole Daniel MakindeDirector

Tel: 021 953 8456

Fax: 021 953 8632

Email [email protected]

Address: Centre for Postgraduate Studies

New Library Building, Bellville

Ms Ferose TaliepSecretary to the Director

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Ms Lillian BingoCoordinator

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Ms Busisiwe NgidiBursary Administrator

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Ms Corrie UysCPGS Statistician

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Friday)

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Friday)

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New Library Building, Bellville/

RISC, Library, Administration Building,

Cape Town

Prof Gary Atkinson-HopeDirector

Tel: 021 959 6431

Fax: 021 959 6896


Address: Technology Transfer Office

Technology Institute, Bellville

Ms Halimah RabiuCoordinator: Technology Promotion

Tel: 021 959 6879

Fax: 021 959 6896




CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER & INDUSTRIAL LINKAGES

Ms Karen MartinAdministrator

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Mr Marlin FransmanContracts Manager

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The 2011 Research Report is published by the CPUT Research Directorate. The editors acknowledge, with thanks, the contributions of:

�The Marketing and Communication Department at CPUT for photographs and items retrieved from the News Archive – including, news story writers Andiswa Dantile, Lauren Kansley, Candes Keating, Thando J Moiloa, and Jan Weintrob �Mr Clive Galant of Fundani (CHED) for photographs �Dr André Steenkamp (Faculty of Education & Social Sciences), for the Afrikaans translation of the Vice-Chancellor’s message �Dr Nozuko Gxekwa (Faculty of Education & Social Sciences), for the isiXhosa translation of the Vice-Chancellor’s message �Researchers, faculties, and research units and centres

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Ms Luyolo [email protected]

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