VUT Research Report 2013

Vaal University
of Technology
ANNUAL RESEARCH REPORT

Research That Matters
THANK YOU
Persons who assisted with the collation of the information for the Annual Research Report 2013:
Ms C. Fouch
Faculty of Human Sciences
Mr P. Bhikha
Department: Research
Directorate
Prof. M.J. Moloto
Prof. L. Masu
Faculty of Applied and

Computer Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
andTechnology
Mr M. Mtshali
Ms A. Engelbrecht
Department: Corporate
Communications
Technology Transfer
&Innovation
Mr M. Mtombeni
Department: Corporate
Communications
Prof. J. Selesho
Faculty of Management
Sciences
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CONTENTS
From the Vice-Chancellor
and Principal ................................................. 5
From the Executive Dean:

Faculty of ManagementSciences .................... 39
From the Deputy Vice-Chancellor:

Academic and Research ................................. 7
Non-Faculty Research Outputs ..................... 51
From the Executive Director:

Research ........................................................ 9
From the Executive Director:
Technology Transfer and Innovation ................. 11
Faculty of Applied and
Computer Sciences ........................................ 15
Facultyof Engineering & Technology ............... 23
Faculty of HumanSciences ............................. 31
From the Centre of

Sustainable Livelihoods ................................ 53
From the Centre for
AlternativeEnergy ........................................ 57
From the Institute of
Chemical &Biotechnology ............................ 61
From the Research Office ............................. 65
Higher Degrees Unit ..................................... 81
Prof. I.N. Moutlana
VICE-CHANCELLOR
AND PRINICIPAL
MESSAGE FROM THE
Our research focuses on deepening our understanding of underlying

phenomena and social conditions so as to generate novel, viable,
scalable and sustainable solutions to challenges experienced in the
industry and society.
~ Prof. I.N. Moutlana ~
It is my honour and privilege to present to you the
Our research focuses on deepening our under
business models that support local, regional and
latest publication on new and innovative knowledge
standing of underlying phenomena and social
international competitiveness.
our students and academics have been engaging
conditions so as to generate novel, viable, scalable
with during the past year. The growth of our research
and sustainable solutions to challenges experienced
outputs is a direct result of various initiatives and
in the industry and society. The Universitys approach
interventions that were introduced in the past few
toward research is multi- and inter-disciplinary.
I would like to congratulate and thank all those who
years to shore up and sustain a culture of research
It enables our postgraduates and academics to
have tirelessly contributed to the work reflected in
within the Vaal University of Technology (VUT).
harvest knowledge and technology platforms
thispublication.
These include local and international university
gained across the four faculties of Engineering
collaborations on one hand, and government,
and Technology, Applied and Computer Sciences,
community and industry partnerships to address
Human Sciences and ManagementSciences.
societal challenges on the other.
Transfer and Innovation, the faculties, industry and
quadrupled from 19.34 units in 2008 to 82.38 in
community has resulted in the establishment of a
2012. The top ten national priorities of government
Science and Technology Park (STP) in Sebokeng.
form part of the inputs that determine our research
The park houses the Southern Gauteng Innovation
agenda, such as food security, nutrition, health,
Forum, the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct,
alternative energy sources, water rehabilitation,
Centres of Excellence, and Training Centres for skills
enzyme
development. The STP operates on economic and
non-destructive
of key research programmes and projects.
The nexus between the Directorate for Technology
The Universitys accredited research outputs have
technology,
In the pages that follow, we highlight the achievements
testing,
Prof. I. N. Moutlana
VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL
Vaal University of Technology
advanced manufacturing, and nanotechnology.
Prof. H.A. Louw
DEPUTY VICECHANCELLOR: ACADEMIC

AND RESEARCH
MESSAGE FROM THE
Universities should serve the teaching and learning agenda.

Research management and developmentin
univer
sities especially in universities of tech
nology not only demand continuous reflection on
the changing definition of knowledge and intelligence
within a developing knowledge environment, but also
consideration of the continuous democratisation
of knowledge and the explosion of accessible
information. The challenge is to ensure continuous
relevance and, therefore, effectiveness and efficiency
within the research enterprise. Considering the life
span of ideas and the rapidly changing context while
the demand for continuous innovative approaches
and practices, to meet the need for in time knowledge
and interpretation, now also demands the next phase
in dealing with knowledge, namely to translate it into
real solutions towards real innovation over and above
invention or ideation.
Universities need to reposition itself in a context
where unequal access to resources demands
competition for scarce capacity and funding. This
calls for a clear focus and definition as well as
direction and prioritisation in the research process.
At the same time, the approach towards knowledge
management has to be addressed within the context
of intellectual property management and the need
for commercialisation. The tension linked with the
democratisation of information and with providing
everyone with access to research results on a
continuous basis (be it to enhance further research or
to closely protect intellectual property against second
party commercialisation), represents a fundamental
matter to be dealt with. Therefore, the question
surrounding public and individual goods remains very
important. Universities should find a third option in
this dichotomy stating when, how and on the basis
of what arrangement information should be managed
in order to serve both individual interest as well as
a common agenda. At the same time, universities
should serve the teaching and learning agenda which
stands central to its purpose. Conscious effort should
therefore be made to inform curricula and also the
engagement agenda of universities.
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is conti
nuously reflecting on the type of research culture as
well as the capacity required to define the research
orientation and its foundation as a New Generation

University within the environment described above.
This informs debates surrounding the nature and
approach required to develop a work-based agenda
for postgraduate study, and to optimise the relevance
and applicability of research together with the issue
of community-based scholarship. Through this
reflection and related development, the Institution
deals with the challenge of bridging the artificial
gap between basic and applied research toward an
approach which rather refers to applicable research.
It is, therefore, considered as core to the mandate
of VUT as a university of technology to ensure
that knowledge is developed to the point where
it addresses real needs and/or challenges. Such
an approach inevitably demands the creation and
addressing of new knowledge areas, as well as
dealing with the application of new knowledge, even
beyond the report stage to the technology phase.
Based on the development in thinking and
understanding of the changing context (with
its challenges and opportunities), the focus on
improving staff qualifications in order to reach the
capacity necessary to drive this agenda, continued
in 2013. A total of 41 staff members were involved in
the SANTRUST Programme which intends to enhance
the completion of Doctorate degrees. A programme,
which was specifically developed to support
Masters and Doctoral degree students as part of
growing the next generation of academics, continued
successfully through the Hub-and-Spokes Initiativeas
well as the induction and support programme for this
category of students.
Research output continued to grow and 2013 saw
a meaningful increase. Significant to this growth
is the increased publication rate of postgraduate
students. The number of research active staff also
increasedsignificantly.
Staff development continued throughout the year,
with a strong focus on supporting young, black
and women researchers. Part of the programme
included the development of supervisors in order to
accommodate the growing pressure brought on by
the increase in postgraduate numbers.
To ensure relevance and the optimisation of capacity,

continuous attention was given to collaboration and
the alignment with funding entities. This led to a
meaningful increase in funding received for research
activities and research programmes with other uni
versities and industry.
In order to fulfil the mandate of the Institution and to
find effective alignment of research with technology
development and commercialisation opportunities,
the relationship between research and technology
transfer and innovation functions is managed on an
integrated basis.
With the establishment of new structures, such as
the Centre for Renewable Energy and Water, new
platforms are developed to strengthen research
alignment as well as the development of focused
research programmes.
The past year was in all respects an exciting period for
research growth and development at the Institution.
It is, therefore, important to give recognition to all
academic and professional staff members who
became part of the research drive at the Institution.
Special recognition should be given to the research
and postgraduate offices for continuously meeting
the challenges of innovation and flexibility in order
to initiate new programmes and accommodate the
growing pressure.
The foundation that was laid has been institutionalised
to such an extent that sustainable research growth
and output are possible in the future internally
and, especially, with growing external relations. The
opportunities ahead are, therefore, approached with
great excitement.
Prof. Alwyn Louw

DVC: ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH
Dr B. Johnson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
RESEARCH
MESSAGE FROM THE
Every year, more and more of our staff members are becoming
interested in participating in research, and during 2013 we happened to
reach the highest research output submission to the DoHET since VUT
became a university!
The research environment at the Vaal University of
able to develop their research, supervise students,
becoming all the more interested in participating,
Technology (VUT) has shown sure signs of maturing
and reinforce the critical mass in stimulating a
competing and scooping these awards. Speaking of
on an annual basis, and we are extremely excited to
research culture) and students in developing their
awards, we would like to acknowledge Prof. Moloi
be a part of and to be able to contribute even further
capacity to enhance their research. Research
and Prof. Ochieng in this regard as key role models
to development in this regard.
capacity development opportunities have, therefore,
who successfully scooped national research awards
been enhanced through programmes such as the
in 2013. The Institution is extremely proud to have
Supervisory Programme, which also indicates the
staff members of their stature who are committed
partnership development of the Institution with other
to increasing the capacity of research at our
institutions such as Rhodes University, from which
Institution as well as for national benefit.
Every year, more and more of our staff members

are becoming interested in participating in research,
and during 2013 we happened to reach the highest
research output submission to the DHET since VUT
became a university!
Also, more and more researchers are becoming
rated, which clearly demonstrates the importance
of strengthening the engagements with the external
environment, including the national systems of
Science and Technology as well as international
collaborators. We are, therefore, particularly grateful
to the National Research Foundation, the Department
of Higher Education and Training, the Department of
Science and Technology, the Department of Trade
and Industry, ESKOM, SASOL, TalbottTalbott and
the Water Research Commission, as well as a
range of other companies especially in the food
industry for strengthening their partnership with
VUT. These relations have been developed through
collaborations within focused research areas,
but also at an institutional level to support the
development of research and collaboration.
However, it is not only the environment, but also
the nature of research at our Institution that is
maturing. As a research development team, it
is our main priority to support staff (in order to
strengthen their qualifications profile for them to be
this programme is coordinated.
In conclusion: We are truly looking forward to further
Furthermore, systematic investments into infra
enhancing and deepening research participation
structure and student scholarships, to enable more
at VUT. All indications are that this will happen as
full-time studies, are showing the importance of
more heads of departments become involved in
creating appropriate support structures to allow
research, create opportunities for staff, and support
for the development of a research culture. For
the development of the Institutions strategy in
example, the next generation of academics, which
realising its capacity of being a university with a
is reinforced by the Hub-and-Spokes Programme,
technological focus.
demonstrates how, with more support, excellent

academic capacity can be developed already
more than 60% of the total cohort achieved cum
laude in their studies! The next generation of
scholars programme has matured to such an
extent that contract employment has been offered
to its students, further confirming the Institutions
Lastly, I would like to extend my gratitude to all

researchers and students at VUT, as well as the
staff in the research office who works tirelessly to
ensure that researchers are consistently supported
in enabling research at VUT.
commitment to this programme. The year 2013
Dr B. Johnson
is also the first in which the Institution has made
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: RESEARCH
significant investments into developing Postdoctoral

opportunities at VUT.
Another telling sign of an ever-growing and
stimulating research environment is the way in which
the Institutions Research Awards have become
increasingly competitive, and staff members are
Prof. Deon de Beer
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
AND INNOVATION
MESSAGE FROM THE
In fulfilling its strategic objectives, the TTI became the planned bridge
between the VUT, industry, commerce and the community in order
to empower the VUT to engage in partnership models within the
SouthernGauteng region.
In all respects, 2013 became a watershed for

the Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI)
Directorate to move from strategically planned
initiatives, toimplementation.
In fulfilling its strategic objectives, the TTI became

the planned bridge between the VUT, industry,
commerce and the community in order to empower
the VUT to engage in partnership models within
the Southern Gauteng region and to develop
shared strategies for the advancement of social,
technological and economic development.
Examples of these strategies include:
The successful development of a novel
Precinct with some of the most sophisticated

additive manufacturing platforms on the
African continent.
the
Cluster
National
Foot
(NFLC)
and
government priorities, or in line with industry,
Innovation Centre (generating grant income
commerce or community needs;
of approximately R69 million over 5 years,

and expected to grow to approximately R280
Establishment of the Southern Gauteng
Regional Innovation Forum (SGRIF).
Collaboration with Steinmller Africa to
Technology Station.
Finalisation of the Short Learning Programme
Unit.
Development of the VUT-SASOL Entrepreneur
ship Programme.
develop a Welding Training Academy.

the community;

developing
opportunities
for
students
(internships, jobs and entrepreneurship);

commercialising know-how and innovation by

students, graduates and staff;
Obtaining full membership from the International

Association of Science Parks (IASP).
transferring and commercialising university

research products to commerce, industry and
million over the given period).
Revitalisation of the SediChem Biotech Incubator.
setting up technology platforms or com

petence groups to respond to strategic
Technology Park.
Development of the Technology Station
and laying the foundation for the Shoe
Successfully attracting funding for the IDC PMU.
Taking over the DoWA/DoEA Value addition to
and agencies in order to facilitate operating through

a Quadruple Helix model. This, in turn, enables
the VUT to create an entrepreneurial university
environment by
contract
(TSRSD) in Upington as a second TIA-funded
of
rural-based university-owned Science and
for Rural and Sustainable Development
Finalisation
Leatherwear
Alien Plant Species programme.

Development of the Advanced Manufacturing
capitalising on business development realised

by other potential entrepreneurs; and
setting up campus companies where the
Expanding the Idea 2 Product Lab, locally as
University might retain a company stake for
well as internationally.
a period of time.
As such, the TTI successfully added a unique

channel through which the VUT can impact
regionally, nationally and internationally. The TTI
constantly creates opportunities for the University
to collaborate with commerce, industry and the
community together with government departments
Furthermore, the TTI strives toward creating

sustainability in terms of research development,
innovation
and
technology
transfer,
and
demonstration (1) through the generation of third

stream income that sustains innovative research and
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development in support of industry and community
approach to development and marketing strategies
that best practices are established within the
needs, and (2) through assets in the form of new
by availing technology platforms, technological
tooling industry.
technology platforms or income through external
innovations and technical expertise.
grants, licensing agreements, patents or equity in
A Voxeljet VX 1000 3D sand printer, capable
In creating awareness of selected technologies
of printing sand moulds for casting (1060 mm
of new technology platforms broadens the VUTs
such as additive or direct digital manufacturing,
x 600 mm x 500 mm), and funded through
research base, builds research and innovation
design automation, or new scientific or business
capacity, and facilitates the transfer of skills and
processes, a contribution is made toward raising
technology to the wider community (which includes
companies competitiveness within a portfolio of
for investment casting purposes (co-funded
commerce and industry). This enables the University
best practices on technological innovation this is
by the VUT and the above-mentioned grant).
to address knowledge generation and development
done while students and/or company employees are
of human resources.
being trained on cutting-edge technologies.
the TTI team to successfully apply for a THRIP
Based on the foundation of creating an external
Examples of new and unique technology platforms
project based on applications of the Voxeljet
funding stream to support industry-oriented research
for both research and technology transfer and
start-up businesses. Simultaneously, the availability
and development as well as skills development, the

VUT community created a sustainable system to
develop and maintain partnerships and markets that
an NRF RISP Grant (De Beer) of R8.4 million.

A fully-fledged tooling design and manufacturing
generate demands for new products and services.
centre, operating in parallel with modelling and
The TTI, through its different structures, supports
simulation capabilities which are supported by
companies (or industry clusters) that seek a fresh
industry and international software to ensure
The above-mentioned equipment positioned
platforms generating grant income of R5.44

million (De Beer).
innovation support include:

A Voxeljet VX 500 3D printer to print PMMA
Stratasys Fortus MC 250 and Fortus MC 400

FDM machines, which opened up unique
(direct digital) manufacturing opportunities for
load bearing aerospace applications. These
helped the VUT team to get international
recognition, and opened the door to a further
NRF NEP grant of R5.6 million (De Beer) to also
purchase the StratsysFortus MC 900machine.
Through the SANF & LC Shoe Innovation

Centre, an EOS Formiga P 110, EOS P395
and EOS P760, together with a 3D systems
ZPrinter (colour 3D printer) were acquired.
All the above-mentioned series of technology

platforms are the latest and only of their kind on the
continent, thus placing the VUTs AMP in a prime
position amongst universities on an international
scale, and should be a major attraction for research
funds, industry funded research projects, as well as
national and international student attraction, student
and staff exchange.
As outgoing Executive Director, I would like to
express sincere thanks to the entire TTI team, who
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worked tirelessly in order to transform our strategic
RESEARCH OUTPUTS
goals into being implemented; the Research

Directorate, for continuous support and collegiality,
Conferences (Papers and posters presented)
and the VUTs Executive Management, for allowing
Presenter:De Beer, D.J.

Title of Paper: Business and Investment
Opportunities in Additive Manufacturing and 3D
Printing in South Africa
Conference: Invited paper presented at the 15th
Annual Wohlers International Conference
Place: EuroMold, Fankfurt, Gerrmany.
Date: November 2013
the TTI to dream big and always supporting the

team to achieve those dreams.
With this last contribution to the VUT Annual
Research Report, I would like to wish the VUT well
with its endeavours, and look forward to establishing
new heights through regional collaboration!
Prof. Deon de Beer

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER AND INNOVATION
Presenter and co-presenter:De Beer, D.J. &

Holzbaur, U.
Title of Paper: Innovation and Transfer, Education
and Research 15 Years of Partnership
Conference: Invited paper presented at the
Conference on Education, Research and
Innovation for Sustainable Development (ERIS)
as part of FH Aalens 50th Anniversary
Place: Aalen, Germany
Date: November 2013
Presenter and co-presenter:Jooste, J.H. & De
Beer, D.J.
Title of Paper: Technology transfer and
innovation at VUT as an innovation model for
new generation universities
Conference: SATN 2013
Place: Pretoria
Date: October 2013
Presenter:De Beer, D.J.
Title of Paper: Additive Manufacturing and
Innovation at VUT
Place: Invited lecture to Faculty of the
Loughbourough Design School
Date: November 2013
Presenter:Becker, L.
Title of Paper: Using Additive Manufacturing to
Facilitate Accurate Consumer Testing
Conference: Rapid Product Development
Association of South Africa
(RAPDASA)Conference
Place: Golden Gate
Date: November 2013
Presenter:Van der Palt, P.
Title of Paper: In these shoes? Creative
opportunities in high value goods explored in a
cat-walk case study.
Conference: Rapid Product Development
Association of South Africa
(RAPDASA)Conference
Place: Golden Gate (Paper also invited for presen

tation at the 2014 3D Print Show in New York)
Date: November 2013
Presenter:Van Tonder, M.
Title of Paper: The effect of the valve pulse time
on the drop formulation process for a rugged
additive manufacturing print head
Conference: SATNAC 2013 Conference
Place: Stellenbosch
Date: August 2013
Presenter:Van Tonder, M.
Title of Paper: Optimisation of temperature and
water flow through a Regenerative Fuel Cell for a
solar hydrogen system
Conference: SATNAC 2013 Conference
Place: Stellenbosch
Date: August 2013
Contract Research
Researchers:De Beer, D.J., Jooste, J.H.,
Cunningham, S., La Grange, J., Mauchline, D.A.,
Becker, L., Van der Walt, P., Bressler, J., Mulaudzi,
V. & Smith, N.
Title: National Foot- and Leatherwear
ClusterInnovation
Company: The DTI, IDC and SAFLIA
Field: Design, Additive Manufacturing, Product
Development, Polymers, Moulding Technology
Research Partnerships/Collaboration
Cunningham, S., Mauchline, D.A., Mulaudzi, V.,
Becker, L., Van der Walt, P., Bressler, L. & Smith, N.
Title of research: Application of EOS technologies
in SA manufacturing industry
Company: EOS GmbH, Munich
Industry: Manufacturing
International: Germany
Cunningham, S., Mauchline, D.A., Mulaudzi, V.,
Becker, L., Van der Walt, P., Bressler, L. & Smith, N.
Title of research: Application of Voxeljet
technologies in SA manufacturing industry
Company: Voxeljet GmbH, Munich
Industry: Manufacturing
International: Germany
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Prof. B.R. Mabuza
EXECUTIVE DEAN:
FACULTY OF APPLIED AND
COMPUTER SCIENCES
MESSAGE FROM THE
Our Faculty has become home to a growing body of researchers who

are recognised, both nationally and internationally, for their research
contributions towards our country as well as the rest of the world.
The Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences is
The application of theory in order to solve problems
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the
committed to high quality research. Its focus areas
and provide meaningful solutions is what we
participants in the Facultys research office. Thank
of expertise include
witness in the Faculty on a daily basis. Our staff
you for your dedication and commitment in ensuring
and students are drawn towards problems that are
that the research culture finds a home and security
not only interesting, but also of great importance to
within our walls.
the integration and application of Information

and Communication Technology (ICT) in
resource-based education;
society in general.
Our Faculty has become home to a growing body
wastewater treatment and adsorption technology;
plant molecular genetics;
ICT in transport; and
theoretical and experimental non-destructive
where knowledge and technology can be cross-
testing (NDT) methods.
transferred; a place to simulate creativity, innovation
Over the years the Faculty of Applied and Computer

Sciences has managed to build a strong reputation
in wastewater treatment and plant molecular
genetics. Since it is interdisciplinary and has
important practical applications, we strongly believe
that our research has deepened our understanding
of the water system as well as molecular genetics.
of researchers who are recognised, both nationally

and internationally, for their research contributions
towards our country as well as the rest of the
world. Furthermore, it has become a place
Prof. B.R. Mabuza

EXECUTIVE DEAN:
FACULTY OF APPLIED AND
COMPUTERSCIENCES
and commercialisation; a place where our dedicated

team of researchers and students have managed to
bring research to life.
The Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences has
embarked on new research questions to applied
research and innovation with direct applications to
the industry and various communities.
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FACULTY OF APPLIED AND COMPUTER

SCIENCES RESEARCH OUTPUTS
Postgraduate Staff Qualifications Completed
in 2013
Name:Lebelo, R. S.
Qualification: DTech
Dissertation/Thesis Title: Analysis of greenhouse
gas emission from reactive materials and its
thermodynamics
University/Institution: Cape Peninsula University
of Technology

Presenter:Moloto, M.J.
Title of Paper: Cadmium selenide incorporated
into polymers and as core in coreshellnanomaterials
Conference: South African Chemical Institute
Convention 2013
Place: East London, South Africa
Date: 16 December 2013
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenter:Morifi, E.L. & Moloto,
M.J.
Title of Paper: Synthesis and characterisation
of Co and Cd chalcogenide nanomaterial from
complexes based on thiourea and urea
Convention 2013
ISBN/ISSN:n/a
Presenter and co-presenters:More, D.S., Moloto,
M.J. & Moloto, N.
Title of Paper: TOPO capped silver selenide
nanoparticles and their incorporation into
polymer fibers using a electrospinning technique
Convention 2013
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenters:Xaba, T., Moloto,
M.J. & Moloto, N.
Title of Paper: The effect of temperature and
concentration of capping agent in the synthesis
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of CdS nanoparticles using substituted

thiourealigands
Convention 2013
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
and radiative stockpile of reactive material in a

cylindrical pipe of variable thermal conductivity
Conference: ICCMSE-VUT 2013
Place: Vaal University of Technology (VUT),
South Africa
Date: 2527 September 2013
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenters:Kupeta, A.J.K.,

Ofomaja, A.E. & Naidoo, E.B.
Title of Paper: Polysaccharide membrane: A
suitable material for selective removal of heavy
metal from wastewater
Conference: 41st SACI Convention
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenter:Fonou Dombeu, J.V.

& Huisman, M.
Title of Paper: Practicing Semantic Web
Technologies in e-government
Conference: 13th European Conference on
e-government
Place: Como, Italy
Date: 1315 June 2013
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-909507-22-7
Presenter and co-presenters:Pholosi, A.,

Mzinyane, N., Ofomaja, A.E. & Naidoo, E.B.
Title of Paper: Influence of interference ions on
the adsorption of caesium from aqueous solution
using chemically modified pine cone powder
Conference: 41st SACI Convention
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenter:Tshimange, M. &

Pillay, M.
Title of Paper: Isolation, identification and
characterisation of phosphate solubilising
bacteria in the rhizosphere of maize and soybean
Conference: 18th Biennial Conference of the
South African Society of Microbiology (SASM)
Place: Forever Resorts, Warmbaths, Bela-Bela
Date: 2427 November 2013
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenters:Gatsheni B.N.,

Sikakana, I. & Mangane, J.
Title of Paper: The design for a Johannesburg
commuter rail of an incidence response system
based on web services and UML
Conference: 15th Annual Conference on World
Wide Web Applications
Place: Cape Town, South Africa
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-59570-4
Presenter and co-presenters:Sikakana, I., Cawe,
F.V. & Tshatsinde, M.F.
Title of Paper: Radiographic Flaw Detection of a
Friction Stir Welded Ti-6Al-4V plate
Conference: 1st National Conference on Imaging
with Radiation IMGRAD-1, 2013
Place: NECSA, Pretoria, South Africa
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenter:Lebelo, R. S. &
Makinde, O. D.
Title of Paper: Numerical investigation of CO2
emission and thermal stability of a convective
Presenter and co-presenters:Hadebe, M., Pillay,

M. & Stegmann, P.
Title of Paper: Genetic diversity studies
of Seriphium plumosum a grassland
encroacherplant
Conference: 48th Grassland Society of South
Africa Conference
Place: Weesgerus, Modimolle, Limpopo
Date: 1519 July 2013
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenters:Chauke T., Modise,
S.J, Sipamla, A.M. & Mtunzi, F.
Title of Paper: Essential oil extraction
from Cymbopogon excavates and the
investigation of its chemical properties and
antimicrobialactivities
Conference: 41th SACI National Convention
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenter:Matamela, T. &

Mtunzi, F.
Title of Paper: Antioxidant activity and
phytochemical screening of Rhus leptoditya
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenters:Dikio C.W., Mtunzi,
F. & Dikio, E.D.
Title of Paper: Hydrazide Schiff bases of
oxovanadium(IV) complexes. Synthesis,
spectroscopic and antimicrobial studies
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenters:Muleya, E., Mtunzi,
F., Ahmed, A.S. & Eloff J.N.
Title of Paper: Evaluation of biological activities
of nine anti-inflammatory medicinal plants and
characterisation of antimicrobial compounds
from Pomaria sandersonii and Alepidea
amatymbica
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenter:Mtunzi, F., Madlanga,

X. & Moja, S.J.
Title of Paper: Method development for selected
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
from selected river water samples and PM10
from Vanderbijlpark in the Vaal Triangle area of
SouthAfrica
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter:Okosun, K.O.
Title of Paper: Dynamics of a varroa-mites
infested honey bee colonies model
Conference: BIOMATS 2013 symposium
Place: Canada
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenter:Okosun, K.O. &
Makinde, O.D.
Title of Paper: A co-infection model of malaria
and cholera diseases with optimal control
Conference: PACCOM 2013, 8th Pan African
Conference of Mathematicians
Place: Nigeria
Date: 30 June6 July 2013
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Seminars/Workshops Presented
Title: Nanotechnology Young Researchers
Symposium (NYRS)
Presented to: Researchers and students from
various institutions and science councils in
Gauteng
Place: CSIR, Pretoria
Title: SACI Young Chemists Symposium
Presented to: Researchers and students from
various institutions and science councils in
Gauteng
Place: University of Johannesburg
Publications (Books/Chapters inBooks)

Author and co-authors:Fonou Dombeu, J.V.,
Huisman, M. & Ojo, A.
Chapter: E-government Systems Development
Methodologies, Tools and Platforms
Title: Developing e-Government Projects:
Frameworks and Methodologies
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Date: June 2013
Page numbers of chapter: 120
ISBN: 978-1-4666-4245-4
17
Publications (Journals)
Author and co-authors:Mlambo, M., Moloto, M.J.,
Moloto, N. & Mdluli, P.S.
Title: Influence of temperature and precursor
concentration on the synthesis of HDA-capped
Ag2Se nanoparticles
Journal: Materials Research Bulletin
Volume: 48
Issue: 6
Page numbers of article: 21962200
ISSN: 0025-5408
Author and co-authors:Moloto, N., Moloto, M.J.,
Kalenga, M., Govindraju, S. & Airo, M.
Title: Synthesis and characterisation of MnS and
MnSe nanoparticles: Morphology, optical and
magnetic properties
Journal: Optical Materials
Volume: 36
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0925-3467
Author and co-author:Faleni, N. & Moloto, M.J.
Title: Effect of glucose as stabiliser of ZnO and
CdO nanoparticles on the morphology and
optical properties
Journal: International Journal of Research and
Reviews in Applied Sciences
Volume: 14
18
Issue: 1
ISSN: 2076-734X
Author and co-authors:Mlambo, M., Mpelane, S.,
Mdluli, P.S., Mashazi, P., Sikhwivhilu, L.M., Moloto,
N. & Moloto, M.J.
Title: Unique flexible silver dendrites thin films
fabricated on cellulose dialysis cassettes
Journal: Journal of Materials Science
Volume: 48
Issue: 18
ISSN: 0022-2461
Author and co-authors:Pholosi, A., Ofomaja, A.E.
& Naidoo, E.B.
Title: Effect of chemical extractants on the
biosorptive properties of pine cone powder:
Influence of lead(II) removal mechanism
Journal: Journal of Saudi Chemical Society
Volume: 17
Issue: 2013
ISSN: 1319-6103
Author and co-authors:Ofomaja, A.E., Pholosi, A.
& Naidoo, E.B.
Title: Kinetics and competitive modelling of
cesium biosorption onto chemically modified
pine cone powder
Journal: Journal of the Taiwan Institute of

Chemical Engineers
Volume: 44
Issue: 2013
ISSN: 1870-1070
Author and co-authors:Naidoo, E.B., Pholosi, A. &
Ofomaja, A.E.
Title: Adsorption of radiocesium from aqueous
solution using chemically modified pine
conepowder
Journal: Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Volume: 85
Issue: 12(2013)
ISSN: 0033-4545
Author and co-author:Ofomaja, A.E. &
Naidoo,E.B.
Title: Kinetics, equilibrium and comparison
of multistage batch adsorber design models
for biosorbent dose in metal removal from
wastewater
Journal: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry
Research
Volume: 52
Issue: 2013
ISSN: 0888-5885
Author and co-author:Ofomaja, A.E. &

Unuabonah, E.I.
Title: Kinetics and time-dependent Langmuir
modelling of 4-nitrophenol adsorption onto
Mansonia sawdust
Journal: Journal of the Taiwan Institute of
Chemical Engineers
Volume: 44
Issue: 4
ISSN: 1870-1070
Author and co-author:Fonou Dombeu, J.V.,
Huisman, M.
Title: Adaptive Search and Selection of Domain
Ontologies for Reuse on the Semantic Web
Journal: Journal of Emerging Technologies in
Web Intelligence (JETWI)
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1798-0461
Author and co-authors:Zulu, L., Adebola, P.O.,
Shegro, A., Laurie, S.M. & Pillay, M.
Title: Progeny Evaluation of Some Sweet Potato
[Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] Breeding Lines in
South Africa
Journal: ActaHort
Volume: 1007
Issue: n/a
ISSN: 0567-7572
Author and co-authors:Ssemakalu, C.C., Woulter,
L. & Pillay, M.
Title: Impact of solar irradiation on cholera toxin
secretion by different strains of Vibrio cholera
Journal: South African Journal of Science
Volume: 109
Issue: n/a
ISSN: 0038-2353
Author and co-authors:Adebola, P.O., Shegro, A.,
Laurie, S.M., Zulu, L.N. & Pillay, M.
Title: Genotype x environment interaction and
yield stability estimate of some sweet potato
[Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam] breeding lines in
South Africa
Journal: Journal of Plant Breeding and
CropScience
Volume: 5
Issue: 9
ISSN: 2006-9758
Author and co-authors:.Blomme, G., Price,
N., Coyne, N., Lepoint, P.C.E., Nicolas, N.,
Ndayihazamaso, P., Niyongere, C., Yemataw, Z.,
Addis, T., Pillay, M., Karamura, E.B. & Jones, D.
Title: Current Geographical Distribution of
Two Native African Biotic Constraints to Musa
Production: Xanthomonas Wilt of Banana and
Enset, and some Nematode Species
Journal: ActaHort
Volume: 986
Issue: n/a
ISSN: 05677572
Author and co-authors:Elayabalan, S.,
Kalaiponmani, K., Pillay, M., Chandrasekar, A.,
Selvarajan, R., Kumar, K.K. & Balasubramanian,P.
Title: Efficient regeneration of the endangered
banana cultivar Virupakshi (AAB) via
embryogenic cell suspension from immature
male flowers
Journal: African Journal of Biotechnology
Volume: 12
Issue: 6
ISSN: 1684-5315
Author and co-authors:Blomme, G., Ploetz,
R., Jones, D., De Langhe, E., Price, N., Gold,
C., Geering, A., Viljoen, A., Karamura, D., Pillay,
M., Tinzaara, W., Teycheney, P-Y., Lepoint, P.,
Karamura, E. & Buddenhagen, I.
Title: A historical overview of the appearance
and spread of Musa pests and pathogens on the
African continent: Highlighting the importance
of clean Musa planting materials and quarantine
measures
Journal: Annals of Applied Biology
Volume: 162
Issue: n/a
ISSN: 1744-7348
Author and co-authors:Farah, A.M., Billing,

C., Dikio, C.W., Dibofori-Orji, O.O., Wankasi, D.,
Mtunzi, F.M. & Dikio, E.D.
Title: Synthesis of Prussian Blue and Its
Electrochemical Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide
based on Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide
(CTAB) Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode
Journal: International Journal of
ElectrochemicalScience
Volume: 8
Issue: 5
ISSN: 1452-3981
Author and co-authors:Moja, S.J. & Mtunzi, F.M.
Title: Application of Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)
Method in Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic
Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in River Water Samples
from the Vaal Triangle, South Africa
Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemistry and
Ecotoxicology
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
ISSN: 2141-226X
Author and co-authors:Mtunzi, F.M., Dikio, E.D. &
Moja, S.J.
Title: Determination of Nitrate and Nitrite Anions
from Selected Water Sources in the Pretoria and
Vaal Triangle Areas of South Africa using Ion
Chromatographic Method
Journal: International Journal of Applied
Environmental Sciences
Volume: 8
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0973-6077
Author and co-authors:Mtunzi, F.M, Dikio, E.D.,
Modise, S.J. & Sipamla, A.M.
Title: GC-MS Analysis of Hexane Extract of
Bolusanthusspeciosus stem bark
Journal: Asian Journal of Plant Sciences and
Research
Volume: 3
Issue: 2
ISSN: 2249-7412
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Author and co-authors:Moja, S.J., Mtunzi, F.M. &

Madlanga, X.
Title: Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic
Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in River Water Samples
from the Vaal Triangle Area in South Africa
Journal: Journal of Environmental Sciences and
Health, Part A: Toxic/Hazardous Substances and
Environmental Engineering
Volume: 48
Issue: 8
ISSN: 1093-4529
Author and co-authors:Dikio, E.D., Mzulwini,
P.A.,Dikio, C.W. & Mtunzi, F.M.
Title: Evaluation of Fluoride and Hydrogen ion
concentration in Commercial Bottled Drinking
Water in South Africa
Journal: Asian Journal of Chemistry
Volume: 25
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0970-7077
Author and co-authors:Okosun, K.O., Takaidza, I.
& Makinde, O.D.
Title: Impact of optimal control on the treatment
of HIV/AIDS and screening of unaware infective
Journal: Applied Mathematical Modelling
Volume: 37
Issue: n/a
ISSN: 0307-904X
Author and co-authors:Okosun, K.O., Takaidza, I.

& Makinde, O.D.
Title: Analysis of the recruitment and
industrial human resources management for
optimal productivity in the presence of HIV/
AIDSpandemic
Journal: Journal of Biological Physics
Volume: 39
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0092-0606
Author and co-authors:Okosun, K.O., Ouifki, R. &
Marcus, N.
Title: Optimal control strategies and costeffectiveness analysis of a malaria model
Journal: Biosystems
Volume: 111
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0303-2647
Author and co-authors:Cai, L.M., Lashari,
A.A., Jung, H., Okosun, K.O. & Seo, Y.
Title: Mathematical analysis of a malaria model
with partial immunity to reinfection
Journal: Abstract and Applied Analysis
Volume: 2013
Issue: 2013
ISSN: 1085-3375
Author and co-author:Okosun, K.O. &

Makinde,O.D.
Title: Optimal control analysis of malaria in the
presence of nonlinear incidence rate
Journal: Applied and Computational
Mathematics
Volume: 12
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1683-3511
Author and co-authors:Abiodun, G.J., Marcus, N.,
Okosun, K.O. & Witbooi, P.
Title: A model for control of HIV/AIDS with
parental care
Journal: International Journal of Biomathematics
Volume: 6
Issue: 2
Page numbers of article: DOI 10.1142/
S179352451350006X
ISSN: 1793-5245
Author and co-authors:Thema, F.T., Moloto, M.J.,
Dikio, E.D., Nyangiwe, N.N., Kotsedi, L., Maaza, M.
& Khenfouch, M.
Title: Synthesis and characterisation of
graphene thin films by chemical exfoliation and
intercalation of graphite oxide
Journal: Journal of Chemistry
Volume: 2013
Issue: 8p
Page numbers of
article:DOI:10.1155/2013/150536
ISSN: 2090-9063
Author and co-authors:Dikio, E.D., Vilakazi, G. &
Tshibangu, P.N.
Title: Density, dynamic viscosity and derived
properties of binary mixtures of m-Xylene,
o-Xylene, p-Xylene, with pyridine at T =
(293.15, 303.15, 313.15 and 323.15) K
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
Volume: 177
Issue: n/a
ISSN: 0167-7322
Author and co-authors:Dikio, E.D., Thema, F.T.,
Farah, A.M. & Shooto, N.D.
Title: One-step reduction, characterisation and
magnetic behaviour of exfoliated graphene oxide
with hydrazine hydrate
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Journal: Material Science Poland

Volume: 31
Issue: 1
ISSN: 2083-134X
Author and co-authors:Dikio, E.D. & Farah, A.M.
Title: Synthesis, characterisation and
comparative study of copper and zinc metal
organic frameworks (MOF)
Journal: Chemical Science Transactions
Volume: 2
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2278-3318
Author and co-authors:Dikio, E.D., Shooto, N.D.,
Thema, F.T. & Farah, A.M.
Title: Raman and TGA study of carbon nanotubes
synthesised over Mo/Fe catalyst on aluminium
oxide, calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide
support
Journal: Chemical Science Transactions
Volume: 2
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2278-3318
Author and co-authors:Moloto, L.H., Manzini, S.S.
& Dikio, E.D.
Title: Reduction of magnetite in the presence of
activated carbon using mechanical alloying
Journal: Journal of Chemistry
Volume: 2013
Issue: 8p
Page numbers of
article:DOI:10.1155/2013/837649
ISSN: 20909063
Research in Progress
Researcher:Pillay, M.
Title: Agricultural and Environmental
Biotechnology
Field: Plant Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
Researchers:Xaba, T., Moloto, M.J. & Moloto, N.
Title: Synthesis and Characterisation of Metal
and Metal-Sulfide Polymer Nanocomposites and
studies of their application in Water Treatment
Field: Nanotechnology
Researchers:Morifi, E.L., Moloto, M.J. &

Matabola, K.P.
Title: Cobalt and cadmium chalcogenide
nanomaterials from complexes based on
thiourea, urea and their alkyl derivatives:
Synthesis and characterisation
Researchers:More, D.S., Moloto, M.J. &
Moloto,N.
Title: Synthesis and characterisation of
silver and silver selenide nanoparticles and
incorporation into polymer fibers using
electrospinningtechnique
Researchers:Modike, T.R. & Moloto, M.J.
Title: Deposition of polymer intercalated thin film
layers of the Cd and Zn sulfide and oxide using
CBD technique by varying the concentration of
the metal salt and temperature
Researchers:Sibokoza, S.B., Moloto, M.J.,Moloto,
N. & Mtunzi, F.M.
Title: Synthesis and properties of metal
oxide and selenide nanocomposites from
superabsorbent polymers
Researchers:Rabolinyane, M.P., Moloto, M.J. &
Shumbula, P.M.
Title: Synthesis, characterisation and properties
of sugar-capped CdS/Ag/Cu, CuS/Ag, CdS/CuS
and CdS/ZnS core-shell nanomaterials
calcium from steel slag in view of sequestering

carbondioxide
Field: Environmental Chemistry
Researcher:Mtunzi, F.M.
Title: Phytochemical studies of Medicinal Plants
Field:Phytomedicine and Chemistry
Researcher:Moloto, N.
Title of Research: Quantum dots and thin films
for solar and health applications
Higher Education Institution,e.g. University of the
Witwatersrand, or Company: Eskom Holdings Ltd.
Industry: Education
International: No
Researcher:Matabola, K.P.
Title of Research: Polymer nanofibers and coreshell nanomaterials
Higher Education Institution, e.g.University of
Johannesburg, or Company: Mintek
Industry: Science Council
International: No
Researcher:Moja, S.J.
Title of research: Monitoring of Environmental
Pollutants in Air and Water
Higher Education Institution: University of
SouthAfrica
Industry: Education
Researchers:Pule, K.M. & Naidoo, E.B.

Title: Development of specific targets for
organics in cycle water of a power plant and its
impact on acid conductivity (KHI)
Field: Water and Power Plant Chemistry
Researchers:Kupeta, A.K.J., Ofomaja, A.E. &
Naidoo, E.B.
Title: Synthesis of cross-linked pine cone
biosorbents using hexamethylene diisocyanate
(HMDI) and its application in industrial
wastewater treatment
Field: Waster Water and Adsorption Chemistry
Researchers:Kotoane, A.M. & Naidoo, E.B.
Title: Development and optimisation of selective
leaching processes for the extraction of
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Prof. M. Ndege
EXECUTIVE DEAN:
FACULTYOF ENGINEERING
& TECHNOLOGY
MESSAGE FROM THE
During 2013, the Faculty added two new partnerships to the already
existing ones. These are pressureless sintering of austenitic stainless
steel fly ash metal matrix composites, and synthesis and SPS sintering
Nano composites materials for MEMS applications.
The Faculty continued to strengthen the Faculty
the Faculty during 2013, while the rest were under
Research and Innovation Committee with the main
special short course programmes in collaboration
polymer rebar in concrete beams under
purpose of increasing our research outputs and
with the Centre for Short Courses & Programmes
dynamic loading.
improve other research undertakings at the Faculty.
at the Technology Transfer and Innovation Centre.
The Faculty Research and Innovation Committee is

coming of age and continues to do a splendid job for
the Faculty, thanks to all the dedicated members and
their valuable inputs. While this is commendable,
there is still room for further development.
We have tried to streamline our teaching, learning
and our research, so that all these three areas speak
to one another and complement each other.
In 2013, a total of sixteen postgraduate qualifications
A number of Doctoral candidates are progressing
materials mechanical properties: The effects

on varying definitions.
sintering of austenitic stainless steel fly ash metal

matrix composites, and synthesis and SPS sintering
Two centres of excellence, Centre for Renewable
Nano composites materials for MEMS applications.
Energy and Water (CREW) and Centre for Alternative
A number of new research areas added to our

already existing ones are:

Energy (CAE), were established in the Faculty of

Engineering and Technology.
With FRIC growing of age, Departmental Research
and Innovation Committees (DRIC) will be
formed to strengthen growth within the Faculty in
Pressureless sintering of austenitic stainless
comingyears.
steel fly ash metal matrix composites.

Powder metallurgy of high temperature

PGMalloys.
Modelling the properties of Aluminium metal
Prof. M. Ndege
FACULTYOF ENGINEERING
&TECHNOLOGY
matrix composites for automotive applications.
Education (DOE) accredited conference papers and

eleven DOE accredited journal articles for the year
Microstructural characterisation of friction stir

welded joints.
steadily with their research into the year 2014.

The Faculty members produced 36 Department of
Modelling strain rate sensitivity of Nano
to the already existing ones. These are pressureless
Technology (VUT), while two were from outside VUT.

Four of the fourteen obtained Cum Laude from VUT.
Structural bond behaviour of fibre-reinforced
During 2013, the Faculty added two new partnerships
at Masters level were completed at the Faculty.

Of these, fourteen were at the Vaal University of
Performance analysis and modelling of diesel
2013. Two book chapters were written by some of
engine
operational
characteristics
using
the faculty members. The Foundry Introductions
pyrolytic oil from scrap tyre and additives.
course was the only workshop conducted from
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FACULTYOF ENGINEERING &

TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH OUTPUTS
in 2013
Name:Appolo, S.
Qualification: MTech
Dissertation/Thesis Title: Anaerobic degradation
and Photocatalytic treatment of Industrial
Wastewater using
Natural Zeolite
University/Institution: Vaal University
ofTechnology
Name:Du Plooy, A.F.
Dissertation/Thesis Title: A flight data recorder
for radio-controlled model aircraft
ofTechnology
Name:Mokhalodi, K.
Dissertation/Thesis Title: Development of a
universal bi-directional galvanic isolated switch
module for power applications
ofTechnology
Name:Mapokgole, J.B.
Dissertation/Thesis Title: Optimisation of
dynamic and stochastic production scheduling
after random disruption
ofTechnology
Name:Igberase, E.
Dissertation/Thesis Title: Adsorption of Cu(II)
ions by polyaniline grafted chitosan beads
ofTechnology
Name:Modiba, E.M.
Dissertation/Thesis Title: Biodiesel production
and evaluation of heterogeneous catalysts using
South African oil-producing trees
ofTechnology
24
Name:Dube, G.M.
Dissertation/Thesis Title: Enhancement of
sorbent properties in flue gas desulphurisation
using siliceous
material and hydrating agents
University/Institution: Vaal University of
Technology
Name:Nziu, P.K.
Dissertation/Thesis Title: Characterisation and
flowability of Titanium Grade 5 alloy powders
ofTechnology
Name:Thubakgale, C.K.
Dissertation/Thesis Title: Leaching and recovery
of nickel and cobalt from the Waterval Boven
laterite ore
University/Institution: Tshwane University
ofTechnology
Name:Baloyi, R.
Qualification: MEng
Dissertation/Thesis Title: Welding
University/Institution: Wits University

Presenter and co-presenters:Mbaya, R.K.K.,
Ramakokovhu, M.M. & Thubakgale, C.K.
Title of Paper: Atmospheric pressure leaching
application for the recovery of copper and nickel
from low-grade sources
Conference: SAIMM Base Metals
Conference2013
Place: Ingwenyama Conference & Sports
Resort, Mpumalanga, South Africa
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-920410-50-6
Presenter:Baloyi, R.
Title of Paper: Obstacles to achieving high pass
rates and through-puts
Conference: Staff development conference
Place: Vanderbijlpark
Date: September 2013
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenters:Sikakana, I., Cawe,

F.V., Baloyi, R. & Tshatsinde, M.F.
Title of Paper: Radiographic Flaw Detection of a
Friction Stir Welded Ti-6Al-4V plate
Conference: Imaging with Radiation
Place: NECSA
Presenter:Alugongo, A.A.
Title of Paper: Quasi-Static Analysis of Torsional
Vibration of a Ground Vehicle Driveline
Conference: World Academy of Science,
Engineering and Technology Issue 81 2013
Place: Holiday Inn, Wembley, London, UK
ISSN: 2010-376X
Presenter:Alugongo, A.A.
Title of Paper: Analysis of Electro-Mechanical
Vibrations due to a Switched Reluctance Motor
Based On a Half-Car Model
Conference: World Academy of Science,
Engineering and Technology Issue 81, 2013
Place: Holiday Inn, Wembley, London, UK
ISSN: 2010-376X
Presenter:Kabuba, J.
Title of Paper: Development of Mathematical
Model for steam extraction process of essential
oils from Eucalyptus leaves
Conference: International Conference
Proceedings of Planetary Scientific Research
Centre (PSRC)
Place: Johannesburg
ISBN/ISSN: 978-93-82242-50-5.
Presenter and co-presenter:Kabuba, J. &
Mulaba-Bafubiandi, A.
Title of Paper: Thermodynamics of Adsorption
of Fluoride, Bromide and Iodide ions by an
activatedzeolite
Conference: International Conference
Proceedings of Planetary Scientific Research
Centre (PSRC)
Place: Johannesburg
ISBN/ISSN: 978-93-82242-50-5.
Presenter and co-presenters:Labana, B.,

Wanjala, S.R., Ndambuki, J.M. & Masu, L.M.
Title of Paper: Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP)
Reinforced Concrete, New Technology for
African Construction Industries
Conference: 76thWorld Assembly of Science,
Engineering and Technology Conference
WASET
Place: Johannesburg
Date: April 2013
ISBN/ISSN: 2010-376x
Presenter:Odeh, A.O.
Title of Paper: Use of finite element method
as a simulation technique in the prediction of
membrane resistance in polymer electrolyte
membranes for fuel cell operations
Conference: Fuel Cell Seminar and Exposition
Place: Ohio, USA
Date: 2124 October 2013
ISBN/ISSN: 15567036
Presenter and co-presenter:Kyere, I. &
Walker,J.J.
Title of Paper: Partial Discharge Evaluation of a
High Voltage Transformer
Conference: IDC Technologies 2013 High
Voltage Conference, South Africa
Place: Midrand, Johannesburg
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenter:Le Roux, J.B. &
Walker, J.J.
Title of Paper: Analysis of the temperature-rise of
buried cables under cyclic loads
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenter:Oosthuysen, N.J. &
Walker, J.J.
Title of Paper: Optimising the properties of the
optical current transformer with special reference
to faster transient response
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenter:Joubert, T. &

Walker,J.J.
Title of Paper: Influence of the permittivity and
resistivity on the electrical stress in multi-layer
insulation systems at different frequencies
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenters:Mukosha, L.,
Onyango, M.S., Aoyi, O. & Kasaini, H.
Title of Paper: Development of Better
Quality Low-Cost Activated Carbon from
South African Pine Tree (Pinuspatula)
Sawdust: Characterisation and comparative
PhenolAdsorption
Conference: ICWMEE 2013: International
Conference on Waste Management and
Environment Engineering
Place: Stockholm, Sweden
ISBN/ISSN: 2010-3778
Presenter and co-presenters:Apollo, S.,
Onyango, M.S. & Aoyi, O.
Title of Paper: Integrated UV photo degradation
and anaerobic digestion of textile dye for efficient
biogas production
Conference: Third International Conference on
Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
Place: Guangzhou, China
Date: 46 July 2013
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter and co-presenter:Aoyi, O. & Tshaila, D.
Title of Paper: Kinetic Studies of Adsorption
of Pb(II) from Aqueous Solution by
ActivatedCarbon
Conference: 2013 Sustainable Research and
Innovation Conference
Place: Nairobi, Kenya
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Presenter:Tengen, T.B.
Title of Paper: Impacts of Random Demand and
Cycle Times on Workstation Percentage Load of
Flow-Line Production
Conference: 43rd International Conference on
Computer and Industrial Engineering
Place: Hong Kong

ISSN (USB Media): 2164-8670; ISSN (online):
2164-8689
Presenter and co-presenter:Benga, B.E.B. &
Tengen, T.B.
Title of Paper: Optimising Inventory Ordering
Policies with Random Lead Times
Conference: South African Conference on
Industrial Engineering (SAIIE 25)
Place: Stellenbosch, Cape Town
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-7972-1450-7
Presenter:Tengen, T.B.
Title of Paper: Managing Bottlenecks in a Fast
and Randomly Changing Production Environment
Conference: South African Conference on
Industrial Engineering (SAIIE 25)
Place: Stellenbosch, Cape Town
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-7972-1450-7
Presenter and co-presenters:Koech, L.K.,
Neomagus, H., Everson, R. & Rutto, H.L.
Title of Paper: Dissolution Study of Bottom Ash
in Wet Flue Gas Desulphurisation
Conference: International Conference on
Chemical, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering
(CMME2013)
Place: Johannesburg, South Africa
ISBN/ISSN: 978-93-82242-50-5
Presenter and co-presenter:Masilela E.N. &
Rutto, H.L.
Title of Paper: Dissolution Study of a South
African Industrial Calcium-based Waste
(CMME2013)
ISBN/ISSN: 978-93-82242-50-5
Presenter and co-presenters:Omodolu, T.M.,
Enweremadu, C.C. & Rutto, H.L.
Title of Paper: Theoretical Analysis of
Combustion, Performance and NOx Emission
Characteristics of Biodiesel in CompressionIgnition Engines
25

(CMME2013)
ISBN/ISSN: 978-93-82242-50-5
Presenter and co-presenters:Koech, L.K.,
Neomagus, H., Everson, R. & Rutto, H.L.
Title of Paper: Dissolution study of a South
African calcium-based material for wet flue
gasdesulphurisation
Conference: 18th Southern African Coal Science
and Technology Indaba: Latest Research and
Development at Universities and Industry
Place: Parys, South Africa
ISBN/ISSN: 978-93-82242-50-5
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Presenter and co-presenter:Akinwunmi, A.F &

Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Re-use of the anode exhaust gas
of a PEM fuel cell to improve the efficiency and
lower the running cost
Conference: ICIT 2013 IEEE
InternationalConference
Date: 2527 February 2013
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-4568-2
Presenter and co-presenters:Swart, A.J.,
Schoeman, R.M. & Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Cost-effective energy monitoring
of domestic off-grid PV systems
Conference: Asia-Pacific Power and Energy
Engineering Conference (APPEEEC) 2013
Place: Beijing, China
ISBN/ISSN: 9771949243 X0 5 0 4 B
Presenter and co-presenters:Swart, A.J.,

Schoeman, R.M. & Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Ensuring sustainability of
PV systems for a given climate region in
SouthAfrica
Conference: IEEE AFRICON
Place: Mauritius
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-5940-5
Presenter and co-presenter:Viljoen, M. & Pienaar,
H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Graphical user interface control for
a solar/battery/hydrogen fuel cell power plant
Place: Mauritius
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-5940-5
Presenter and co-presenters:Asowata, O.,Swart,
A.J. & Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Evaluating the effect of a
stationary PV panel on the charging rate of deepcycle valve-regulated lead-acid batteries

Place: Mauritius
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-5940-5
Presenter and co-presenters:Schoeman, R.M.,
Swart, A.J. & Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Negating temperature on
photovoltaic panels
Place: Mauritius
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-5940-5
Presenter and co-presenter:Kuyula, C.K. & Janse
van Rensburg, J.F.
Title of Paper: Development of a high efficiency
fuel cell converter based on a Texas Instrument
for Broadband Access
Conference: SATNAC 2013
Place: Stellenbosch, South Africa
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-57882-0
Presenter and co-presenters:Asowata, O., Swart,
A.J., Pienaar, H.C.vZ. & Schoeman, R.M.
Title of Paper: Optimising the output power of a
stationary PV panel
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-57882-0
Presenter and co-presenters:Van Tonder, P.J.M.,

Pienaar, H.C.vZ. & De Beer, D.J.
additive manufacturing printing head
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-57882-0
Presenter and co-presenters:Asowata, O., Swart,

Title of Paper: Factors impacting on the surface
temperature of a PV panel
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-57882-0
Presenter and co-presenter:Van Tonder, P.J.M &

Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
water flow through a regenerative fuel cell for a
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-57882-0
Presenter and co-presenter:Asowata, O. &

Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Correlating the power
conversion of a PV panel to the solar irradiance
obtained from meteonorm
Conference: ICIT 2013 IEEE International
Conference
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-4567-5
Researcher:Baloyi, R.
Title: Foundry Introduction Course
Presented to: TTI
Place: VUT-Sebokeng Science Park
Date: October 2013
Publications (Books/Chapters in Books)

Author:Rutto, H.L.
Chapter: Materials and processes for energy:
Communicating current research and
technological developments
Title: The use of thermally modified kaolin as a
heterogeneous catalyst for producing biodiesel
Publisher: Formatex Research Centre
Date: 2013
ISBN: 13: 978-84-939843-7-3
Author and co-author:Rutto, H.L. &
Enweremadu,C.C.
Chapter: Materials and processes for energy:
Communicating current research and
technological developments
Title: Optimisation of production variables
of biodiesel using calcium oxide as a
heterogeneous catalyst: An optimised process
Publisher: Formatex Research Centre
Date: 2013
ISBN: 13: 978-84-939843-7-3
Author and co-author:Swart, A.J. &
Mendonidis,P.
Title: Evaluating the effect of radio-frequency
pre-treatment on granite rock samples for
comminution purposes
MineralProcessing
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Volume: 120
Issue: n/a
Page numbers of article: n/a
ISSN: 0301-7516
Author and co-authors:Thubakgale C.K., Mbaya,
R.K.K. & Kabongo, K.
Title: A study of atmospheric acid leaching of a
South African nickel laterite
Journal: Minerals Engineering
Volume: 54
Issue: 0
ISSN/ISBN: 0892-6875
Author and co-authors:Labana, B., Salim, R.W.,
Masu, L.M. & Ndambuki, J.M.
Title: Comparison of structural performances
of FRP and steel re-bars reinforced concrete
foundation bases
Journal: Journal of the South African Institution
of Civil Engineering
Volume: 2010-37
Issue: 76
ISSN: ISSN 1021-2019
Author and co-authors:Odeh, A.O., Osifo, P.O. &
Neomagus, H.W.J.P.
Title: Study on the morphology and fuel cell
characteristics of a modified chitosan membrane
for fuel cell application
Journal: ECS Transactions
Volume: 51
Issue: 1
ISSN: 19385862
Neomagus, H.W.J.P.
Title: Chitosan: A low-cost material for the
production of membrane for use in PEMFC
Areview
Journal: Energy Sources, Part A
Volume: 35
Issue: 2
ISSN: 15567036
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Neomagus, H.W.J.P.
Title: A comparative study of the processing
scheme of chitosan and nafion 117 in membrane
electrode assembly
Journal: Petroleum Science Technology
Volume: 31
Issue: 2
ISSN: 10916466
Author and co-authors:Apollo, S., Aoyi, O. &
Onyango, M.S.
Title: An integrated anaerobic digestion and UV
photocatalytic treatment of distillery wastewater.
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
Page numbers of article: 261, 435442
ISSN: n/a
Author and co-authors:Apollo, S., Onyango, M.S.
& Aoyi, O.
Title: UV photo degradation and anaerobic
digestion of methylene blue dye
Journal: Advanced Material Research
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
ISSBN: 2245-2248
Author and co-authors:Mukosha, L., Onyango,
M.S., Aoyi, O. & Kasaini, H.
Title: Development of Better Quality Low-Cost
Activated Carbon from South African Pine Tree
(Pinuspatula) Sawdust: Characterisation and
Comparative Phenol Adsorption
Journal: World Academy of Science, Engineering
and Technology
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
Page numbers of article: 79, 1091101
ISSN: n/a
Author and co-authors:Dube, G., Osifo, P. &
Rutto,H.L.
Title: Preparation of bagasse ash/CaO/
ammonium acetate sorbent properties and
modelling their desulphurisation reaction
Journal: Clean Technologies and
EnvironmentalPolicy
Volume: 98
Issue: 13
ISSN: 1618-9558
Author and co-authors:Enweremadu, C.C.,
Paleowo, A.N. & Rutto, H.L.
Title: Experimental study of a diesel engine
fuelled with methyl ester of shea butter
(Vitellariaparadoxa) and its diesel blends
Journal: Chemistry and Technology of Fuels
and Oils
Volume: 49
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0009-3092
Title: Microstructural characterisation of friction
stir welded joints
Field: Metallurgical Engineering
Title: Pressureless sintering of austenitic
stainless steel fly ash Metal Matrix Composites
Researcher:Matizamhuka, W.R.
Title: Powder Metallurgy of high temperature
PGM alloys
Researcher:Matizamhuka, W.R.
Title: Pressureless sintering of austenitic
stainless steel fly ash Metal Matrix Composites
Researchers:Steenkamp, N.K., Alugongo, A.A.,
Masu, L.M. & Salim, W.
Title: Structural performance of KAT-7s ball
screw raceway in the elastic region
Field: Mechanical Engineering
Researchers:Nziu, P.K., Masu, L.M. &
Mendonidis,P.
Title: Charaterisation of Titanium powder for
sintering purposes
Researchers:Onyango, F., Ndege, M., Salim, W. &
Masu, L.M.
Title: To optimise the utilisation of plastic wastes
and rubber tyre wastes as an environmentally
friendly and sustainable additive for enhancing

temperature and moisture susceptibility
properties of asphalt pavements and evaluate
the cost-effectiveness of its application in the
construction industry
Field: Civil Engineering
Researchers:Ouakam-Tayou, G.S., Ndege, M.,
Salim, W. & Masu, L.M.
Title: Evaluation of narrow gauge railway system
against standard gauge for best performance
railway system in South Africa
Researchers:Koza, V.S., Alugongo, A.A. &
Masu,L.M.
Title: Practical investigation of rotor to stator rub
and its effect in a rotating machine
Researchers:Mukalay, J.N., Salim, W. &
Masu,L.M.
Title: Structural bond behaviour of fibre
reinforced polymer rebar in concrete beams
under dynamic loading
Researchers:Nturanabo, F., Masu, L.M. &

Govendor, S.
Title: Modelling the properties of
Aluminium metal matrix composites for
automotiveapplications
Researchers:Olivier, A., Alugongo, A.A. &
Masu,L.M.
Title: Shock pulse monitoring on erratically
driven heavy mechanical equipment
Researchers:Kouejou, X.T., Alugongo, A.A. &
Masu, L.M.
Title: Modelling and detection of cracked motor
by using wavelet transform
Researchers:Maube, O., Rutto, H.L., Masu, L.M.
& Alugongo,A.A.
Title: Performance analysis and modelling of
diesel engine operational characteristics using
pyrolitic oil from scrap tyre and additives
Researchers:Sob, P.B., Tengen, T. &

Alugongo,A.A.
Title: Modelling Strain Rate Sensitivity
Nanomaterials Mechanical Properties: The
effects of varying definitions
Researchers:Machaka, R. & Baloyi, R.
Title of research: Pressureless sintering
of austenitic stainless steel-fly ash Metal
MatrixComposites
Higher Education Institution: VUT and
Company:CSIR
Researcher:Olubambi, P.
Title of research: Synthesis & SPS sintering of
nanocomposite materials for MEMs applications
Higher Education Institution: VUT and
Company:TUT
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Prof. C.M. van der Bank
EXECUTIVE DEAN:
FACULTY OF
HUMANSCIENCES
MESSAGE FROM THE
Research remains an integral part of the responsibility of all academics

in the Faculty. However, the greatest challenge that the Faculty currently
faces is that many members of staff hold professional qualifications
rather than advanced academic qualifications.
Knowledge is the cornerstone of modern society. The
Faculty of Human Sciences understands its critical
To improve the quality of the writing skills of
challenge that the Faculty currently faces is that many
staff as well as students.
members of staff hold professional qualifications
To produce a culture of intellectual interest and
of technology, but also on the continent of Africa as
engagement amongst a community of scholars
Consequently, professionally qualified members of
well as globally. The Faculty, therefore, positions
who are dedicated to the development of
staff are actively encouraged to pursue a Masters
itself within the social, industrial, governmental
knowledge and the rational appraisal of ideas,
and/or Doctorate degree at leading universities
and international spheres to pursue research and
and who are also ready to use their intellectual
either nationally or internationally.
development that are relevant, applicable and of
skills and expertise to engage in debate within
global stature. These goals are achieved by investing
During 2013, two Doctorate and six Masters degree
the public domain.
students graduated in the Faculty. Four members of
To improve the knowledge that members of staff
staff obtained either a Masters or a Doctorate degree.
and students have of research methodology.
In August 2013, Prof. K.C. Moloi from the Department
To increase the number of postgraduate
of Communication and Education received national
students in the Faculty.
recognition by receiving the highest award for
role as a centre of knowledge not only in universities
in high-quality staff, postgraduate training and

research. The footprint of the Facultys research
extends well beyond South Africas borders, with
regional studies in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Swaziland
and other African countries. By pairing strengths and

focusing on service, knowledge and innovation, we
published by Faculty researchers in high-
are unifying the regions most significant resources.

During 2012, the Faculty Research Committee updated
the Facultys research strategy. This revised strategy
identified ambitious targets for 2013s research
outputs. The key priorities in the Facultys long-term
strategic plan for research include the following:

To develop the supervision and research

capacity of the academic staff members.
To increase the number of articles being

quality academic journals.
To help produce the next generation of

researchers
through
prioritising
graduate
studies and through the commitment to

develop research capacity amongst young or
new members of staff and graduate students.
Research remains an integral part of the responsibility
excellence in the South African Women in Science

Awards (WISA), category Awards for Distinguished
Women: Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Social
Sciences and Humanities. Research (as an integral
part of the Facultys activities) was further enhanced
by internal research seminars, by increasing the
research requirements of the Facultys postgraduate
programmes, by focussing on research skills and
achievement as part of the requirements for the
appointment and promotion of academic staff,
of all academics in the Faculty. However, the greatest
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and also by pursuing opportunities to increase the

Facultys research funding and facilities.
The research output of the staff of the Faculty
was comprised of 29 accredited journal articles,
one non-accredited journal article, and nine
conference proceedings. Conference participation
by staff members was encouraged and supported
in order to increase their international exposure
and profiles. The feedback received was indeed
very encouraging and contributed significantly to
the research profile of the Faculty, especially from
the DEFSA conference that was hosted by the Vaal
University of Technology (VUT). The challenge now
is to convert more of the conference contributions
into journal articles.
I thank the academic and administrative staff,
postgraduate students and, in particular, the
members of the Faculty Research Committee and the
Research Ethics Committee for their contributions to
the successes achieved in 2013.
It is the resolve of the Faculty to continue building its
research capacity and expertise, foster a research
culture, and improve both the research output
and the impact of the research of members of
staff and postgraduate students in order to attain
the objectives set in the Facultys strategic plan
forresearch.
Prof. C.M. van der Bank

EXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF
HUMAN SCIENCES
FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES

RESEARCH OUTPUTS
in 2013
Name:Holeni, F.
Qualification: MTech: Food and Beverage
Management
Dissertation: Evaluating nutritional knowledge
and education tools for child caregivers in
Boipatong
University: Vaal University of Technology
Name:Makwela, M.J.
Qualification: MTech: Multimedia
Dissertation: Critical skills of entry level
animators in the contemporary South African
computer animation industry
Name:Mofokeng, M.J.
Qualification: MTech: Food Service Management
Dissertation: Nutritional status and dietary intake
patterns of primary school children 713 years
in QwaQwa, Free State
Name:Nana, A.R.
Qualification: LLM
Dissertation: A comparative look at unfair
contract terms in click-wrap and other
electronic transactions
University: University of the Witwatersrand
Conferences Poster presentation

Presenter:Mazibuko, M.E.
Title of Paper: Ecosystemic Model to Curb
Teenage Pregnancy
Conference: International Society of Social
Sciences and Behavioural Development
Place: University of South Africa, Pretoria
Conferences Paper presentation

Presenter:De Witt, L.
Title of Paper: An ecotourism model for South
African National Parks
Conference: The Southern Africa Institute for
Management Scientists: Celebrating 25 years of
Management Resilience
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Place: Potchefstroom Campus of the NorthWestUniversity

Presenter:Van Wyk, A.
Title of Paper: Entrepreneurial skills and
knowledge that small fashion business owners in
the Vaal Region possess or lack
Conference: 11th International SAAFECS and
6th IFHE Africa Regional Conference: Building
acrossBorders
Place: Unisa: St Georges Hotel and Conference
Centre, Pretoria, South Africa
Date: 27 February 1 March 2013
Presenter:Van der Bank, C.M.
Title of Paper: Protection legislation for
South Africa: The protection of the Personal
InformationBill
Conference: International Academy of Business
and Public Administration Disciplines (IABPAD)
Place: Istanbul, Turkey
Date: 14 July 2013
Presenter:Van der Bank, C.M.
Title of Paper: The unfairness of Prescription
Periods in the South African Law
Conference: International Conference for
Academic Disciplines
Place: Katholische Akademie der Erdiozese,
Freiburg, Germany
Presenter:Nicolaides, A.
Title of Paper: Multi-skilling in the Hospitality
Industry in South Africa and adjacent countries
Conference: EuroMed Research Business
Institute: 6th Annual Conference of the EuroMed
Academy of Business
Place: Estoril, Cascais, Portugal
Presenter:Dicks, E.G.
Title of Paper: Evaluating a nutrition education
programme for food service assistants in preschools in the Vaal region, Gauteng, South Africa
Conference: 11th International SAAFECS and
6th IFHE Africa Regional Conference: Building
acrossBorders
Place: Unisa: St Georges Hotel and Conference
Centre, Pretoria, South Africa
Date: 27 February 1 March 2013
Presenter:Gaede, R.
Title of Paper: Visual literacy in community
communication: Pre-testing nutrition education
materials for elderly caregivers in Boipatong
Conference: International Conference 2013,
Design Education South Africa (DEFSA): Design
Cultures: Encultured Design
Place: Quest Conference Centre, Vanderbijlpark
Presenter:Kuhn, C.
Title of Paper: Addictive manufacturing in 3D
product design and development practice: An
interdisciplinary shift
Presenter:Kearney, J.E.
Title of Paper: The Impact of a sorghum-based
commercial product on primary school children
in SA
Conference: International Union of Nutritional
Sciences 20th International Congress of
Nutrition: Joining Cultures Through Nutrition
Place: Granada, Spain
Presenter:Fouch, C.E.
Title of Paper: Failing Schools in South Africa: A
symptom of defeatism in School Leadership
Presenter:Chmela-Jones, K.A.
Title of Paper: Demonstrating graphic design:
The role of human-centred practice within
communication design projects
Place: Riverside Hotel, Vanderbijlpark

Date: 1 August 2013
Presenters:Erasmus, M.R. & Vosloo, D.S.
Title of Paper: Culture and medium of instruction
as factors influencing the throughput rate of
tertiary L2 learners
Conference: Staff Development Conference:
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Date: 1 August 2013
Presenter:Ramusi, F.M.
Title of Paper: Outcome-based education and
learning facilitation
Date: 1 August 2013
Presenter:Laurie, A.
Title of Paper: Interactions: Shaping the spaces
we inhabit
Presenter:Stols, J.
Title of Paper: Five years later and
comprehension strategy practices still play a role
in reading literacy achievement
Date: 1 August 2013
Presenter:Sooful, A.
Title of Paper: Designing education for sale: A
price tag on University of Technology
Presenter:Tadokera, R.N.
Title of Paper: Blended resource-based learning
in the teaching of Communication Skills in
HigherEducation.
Date: 1 August 2013
Presenter:Moloi, K.C.
Title of Paper: Into the lecture hall: Developing
scholarship of teaching and learning at a
university of technology like the Vaal University
of Technology
Date: 1 August 2013
Seminars Paper presentations
Presenter:Moloi, K.C.
Title of Paper: Globalisation and the
internationalisation of Higher Education in SubSaharan Africa
Presenter:De Witt, L.
Title: Students perceptions and expectations as
prospective employees in the tourism industry:
A case study of a University of Technology in
South Africa
Presented to: Tourism Student Seminar, hosted
by the Department of Tourism with NorthWest Department of Economic Development,
Environment and Tourism in partnership with
North-West University
Place: North-West University
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Presenter:Bojabotseha, T.P.
Title: 2011 Nehawu Workers Strike in one
University of Technology
Presented to: VUT Faculty of Human Sciences
Research Seminar: Rethinking Meaning and
Experiences in the Human Sciences
Place: Stone Haven, Vanderbijlpark
Date: 26 July 2013
Author and co-authors:Grobler, B.R. & Moloi, K.C.

Chapter: Creating a school environment for
effective management of cultural diversity
Title: Organising Public Education
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4462-5348
Presenter:Moloi, K.C. & Dzvimbo, K.P.

Title of Paper: Globalisation and
internationalisation of Higher Education in SubSaharan Africa
Conference: Faculty Research Conference
Date: 26 July 2013
Author:Nicolaides, A.
Chapter: Ethical business practice and CSR in
times of economic turbulence
Title: Innovative Business Practices: Prevailing a
Turbulent Era
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Date: 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4438-4604-2
Presenter:Tadokera, R.N.
Title of Paper: Blended resource-based learning
in the teaching of Communication Skills in Higher
Education
Conference: Faculty Research Conference
Date: 26 July 2013
Presenter:Prinsloo, R.
Title: Family and Divorce Mediation
Presented to: Attorneys, Social Workers
andClergy
Place: Vaal University of Technology

Author:Moloi, K.C.
Chapter: An African narrative: The journey of an
indigenous social researcher
Title: Indigenous Pathways into Social Research
Publisher: California: Left Coast Press
Date: 2013
ISBN: 978-1-59874-696-9
Author and co-authors:Moloi, K.C., Gravett, S.J.
& Petersen, N.
Chapter: Globalisation and its impact on
education in South Africa
Title: Organising Public Education
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4462-5348
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Author and co-authors:Nicolaides, A. & Van der
Bank, C.M.
Title: Globalisation, NEPAD, fundamental human
rights, South Africa and continental development
Journal: International Journal of Development
and Economic Sustainability
Volume: 1
Issue: June 2013
ISSN: 2053-2199 (print); 2053-2202 (online)
Author:Van der Bank, C.M.
Title: The Boundaries of Freedom of the Press in
South African Law
Journal: Journal of Business and Economics
Volume: 4
Issue: September 2013
ISSN: 2155-7950
Title: Legalising the Act of Trafficking in the South
African Context
Journal: International Journal of Scientific
Research
Volume: 2
Issue: December 2013
ISSN: 2277-8179
Author:Sooful, A.
Title: Cultural Boycott: We wont buy it
Journal: Art South Africa
Volume: 12
ISSN: 16846133
Author:Fouch, C.E.
Title: Artichokes and Dreadlocks: The state of art
and culture today
Volume: 12
ISSN: 16846133
Author:Moloi, K.C.
Title: Education as a transformative project
Volume: 12
ISSN: 16846133
Author:Kuhn, C.
Title: Probing the XYZ realm
Volume: 12
ISSN: 16846133
Author:Chmela-Jones, K.
Title: Designing for society
Volume: 12
ISSN: 16846133
Author:Maharajh, R.
Title: Saam!!! The beginning and the end
Volume: 12
ISSN: 16846133
Author:Campbell, I.
Title: The future of Design: Democracy
orRevolution
Volume: 12
ISSN: 16846133
Author:Du Preez, L.
Title: The dancers moment
Volume: 12
ISSN: 16846133
Author and co-authors:Bojabotseha, T.P. &
Moloi,K.C.
Title: 2011 Nehawu Workers Strike in one
University of Technology
Journal: Mediterranean Journal of
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 14, November 2013
ISSN: 2039-9340
Author:Joubert, D.J.
Title: Paradigm Shift in Assessment Methodology
for Law Students in South Africa
Journal: Journal of College Teaching & Learning
Volume: 10
Issue: 1, 2013
ISSN: 2013 The Clute Institute http://www.
cluteinstitute.com/ (online)
Author and co-authors:Dzvimbo, K.P. &
Moloi,K.C.
Title: Globalisation and the Internationalisation of
Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
Journal: South African Journal of Education
Volume: 33
Issue: 3, August 2013
ISSN: 0256-0100
Author and co-authors:Chinomona, E.,
Chinomona, R. & Moloi, K.C.
Title: Elements of Quality Assurance at
Institutions of Higher Education: Vaal University
of Technology in South Africa
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
ISSN: 2039-9340
Author and co-authors:Isabirye, A.K. &

Moloi,K.C.
Title: Professional Development and its
Implications for Innovative Teaching and
Learning in one South African Higher
EducationInstitution
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
ISSN: 2039-9340
Title: Assessing medical practise and surgical
technology in the Egyptian Pharaonic Era
Journal: Medical Technology SA
Volume: 27
Issue: 1, June 2013
ISSN: 1011-5528
Title: Evaluating National Socialism as a True
Fascist Movement
Journal: Advances in Historical Studies
Volume: 2
Issue: 1, March 2013
ISSN: 2327-0446
Title: Fostering the right attitudes to conducting
business ethically in South Africa
Journal: Educational Research
Volume: 4
Issue: 6, June 2013
ISSN: 2141-5161
Author:Muyingi, M.A.
Title: African ethics and the moral possibilities
of Ubuntu towards conflict resolution in the
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 3, September 2013
ISSN: 2039-9340
Author:Muyingi, M.A.
Title: Conflict and development in the Democratic
Republic of Congo: A review of related literature
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 3, September 2013
ISSN: 2039-9340
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Author and co-authors:Grobler, B.R., Moloi, K.C. &

Nemukula, F.J.
Title: Principals perception of the influence of
mandates on the work performance of teachers
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author and co-authors:Louw, A.H. & Moloi, K.C.
Title: Teaching-research-innovation Nexus:
Towards and entrepreneurial University
ofTechnology
Journal: Mediterranean Journal of Social
Sciences
Volume: 4
ISSN: 2039-2117
Page numbers: n/a

ISSN: 1944-6934
Title of Paper: Multi-skilling in the Hospitality
Industry in South Africa and adjacent countries
Proceedings: International Academy of Business
Issue: 6
Page numbers: 16941727
ISBN: 978-9963-711-16-1
Author:Fouch, C.E.
Title of Paper: Failing schools in South Africa: A
symptom of defeatism in School Leadership
Proceedings: International Conference 2013,
Issue: 7
ISSN: 978-1-77012-131-7
Author and co-authors:Moloi, K.C. & Dimema, M.

Title: Transgressing the boundaries: Reimagining gender in education
Sciences
Volume: 4
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author:Chmela-Jones, K.A
Title of Paper: Leadership demonstrating graphic
design: The role of human-centred practice
within communication design projects
Issue: 7
ISSN: 978-1-77012-131-7
Publications (Conference Proceedings)
Author:Gaede, R.
Title of Paper: Visual literacy in community
communication: Pre-testing nutrition education
materials for elderly caregivers in Boipatong
Issue: 7
ISSN: 978-1-77012-131-7

Title of Paper: Protection legislation for
South Africa: The protection of the Personal
InformationBill
Proceedings: International Academy of Business
Volume: 10
Issue: 3
Page numbers: 2535
ISSN: 1547-4836
Title of Paper: The unfairness of Prescription
Periods in the South African Law
Proceedings: Proceedings of the International
Conference for Academic Disciplines
Volume: 10
Issue: 3
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Author:Kuhn, C.
Title of Paper: Addictive manufacturing in 3D
product design and development practice: An
interdisciplinary shift
Issue: 7
ISSN: 978-1-77012-131-7
Author:Laurie, A.
Title of Paper: Interactions: Shaping the spaces
we inhabit
Issue: 7
ISSN: 978-1-77012-131-7
Author:Sooful, A.
Title of Paper: Designing education for sale: A
price tag on University of Technology
Issue: 7
ISSN: 978-1-77012-131-7
Researcher:Mazibuko, M.E.
Title: Ecosystemic Model to Curb Teenage
Pregnancy in Schools
Field: Educational Psychology, Inclusive
Education
Researcher:Laurie, A.
Title: Telling Landscape: Exploring Narrativity in
Landscape Photography
Field: Fine Arts, Photography
Researcher:Rthe, J.F.
Title: The Development of an Online Road
Accident Reporting Management
Field: Policing
Researcher:Lenz, R.
Title: Foregrounding/resolving boundaries
between self and other in selected novels by
Conyngham, Galut and Heyns
Field: English
Researcher:Chmela-Jones, K.A.
Title: Re-conceptualising graphic design
education to meet the challenges of humancentred practice
Field: Graphic Design, Human Centred Design
Researcher:Lekaota, L.
Title: Perceptions on local communities role and
awareness in rural tourism development: A case
study from Lesotho
Field: Tourism Management
Researcher:Sowerby, M.
Title: The Reformation of the South African Real
Security with regards to Movable Property
Field: Property Law
Researcher:Raath, N.
Title: The Review of CCMA Awards: A Critical
Analysis
Field: Labour Law
Researcher:Prinsloo, R.
Title: Ouerlike verantwoordelikhede en regte
kragtens die Childrens Act 38 van 2005
Field: Family Law
Researcher:Bojabotseha, T.P.
Title: The use of language by the African
National Congress in its 19992009 National
ElectionManifestos
Field: Intercultural Communication
Researcher:Burger, E.
Title: A brand loyalty model for arts festivals
Researcher:Labuschagne, V.
Title: Spending behaviour model of arts festivals:
The case of Cultivaria and other smaller festivals
Researcher:Coetzee, N.
Title: Sewing training manual for use in incomegenerating projects in subsistence communities
Field: Consumer Sciences
Researcher:Mathee, T.
Title: Effective teaching of the practice in Media
Field: Media Education
Researcher:Van Gesselleen, J.D.J.
Title: The reform of the rules of the Law of
Evidence in South Africa with specific reference
to Documentary Evidence
Field: Law of Evidence
Researcher:Raligilia, K.H.
Title: An Analysis of the Impact of the Use of
Drone Attacks on the Fundamental Rights to
Life and Dignity in the Course of Fight against
Terrorism
Field: Human Rights Law
Researcher:Nair, B.M.
Title: Advancement of Socio-Economic Rights
with Reference to Gender Equality
Field: Human Rights Law
Researcher:Maleho, L.M.
Title: The development of a strategy to enhance
the corporate reputation of FDD municipality in
the Northern Free State
Field: Public Relations: Strategic Communication
Researcher:Sooful, A.
Title: Black female resistance art in South Africa
and its contribution to the rewriting of South
African art history from 1984 to 1989
Field: Fine Arts, Art History
Researcher:Ndimande, L.D.
Title: The Childs Right to have a Legal
Practitioner assigned to him/her in Civil
Proceedings Affecting the Child
Field: Family Law
Researcher:Mulder de Does, I.
Title: Reckless Credit Comparative Analysis
Field: Private Law
Researcher:Molefe, S.N.
Title: Guidelines of Testifying in Court
Field: Policing
Researcher:Haywood, C.
Title: The opinions of lecturers regarding their
role in supporting students who experience
barriers to learning at a University of Technology
Field: Education, Student Support
Researcher:Molefe, S.N.
Title: Guidelines of Testifying in Court
Field: Policing, Forensic Investigation
Researcher:Mokaeane, S.B.
Title: Examining corporate reputation
management of a local government branch in the
Vaal region: A case study
Field: Public Relations
Researcher:Khumalo, Z.N.
Title: Neglected Black Visual Artists from the
VaalTriangle
Field: Fine Arts
Researcher:Matoba, M.
Title: Commemorative portraiture: The artistic
representation of black women in key positions
from the Vaal region
Field: Fine Arts
Researcher:Scholtz, T.E.
Title: Wearable art a site-specific hybrid
fashion phenomenon
Field: Fine Arts, Fashion Sculpture
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Prof. M. Dhurup
EXECUTIVE DEAN:
FACULTY OF
MANAGEMENTSCIENCES
MESSAGE FROM THE
Research remains an integral part of the responsibility of all academics

in the Faculty. However, the greatest challenge that the Faculty currently
faces is that many members of staff hold professional qualifications
The Faculty of Management Sciences has reached
from different paradigms and methodologies, and,
Cost and Management Accounting. A total of
new heights in the growth of research activities
secondly, to demonstrate that their knowledge and
sixteen presentations were made at national and
and outputs in 2013, with our trajectory showing
insights can foster game-changing opportunities for
international conferences, and these presentations
a sharp incline in all categories. While faculty
them. The culture of scholarship and independence
were either converted into conference proceedings
members have embraced research with keenness,
has, in this way, been inculcated amongst students,
they have also recognised that societys most
or full accredited outputs.
ensuring that their innovative ideas extend and
complex challenges require inter-, multi- and trans-
challenge existing knowledge bases even further.
disciplinary approaches to solve problems or create

opportunities. This has resulted in greater research
collaboration across various disciplines.
Our growth in the postgraduate phase has also
shown a steady increase in both Masters and
Doctorate degree enrolments. Students received
the postgraduate induction with great enthusiasm.
The programme, which is very intensive and
gives students individual attention, has proved to
be very successful when benchmarked against
previous years, positive feedback and graduation
numbers. The broad research areas covered by
the programme provided an ideal platform for
In 2013, the Faculty broke new ground in terms of

accredited research outputs. Of significance was
the increase in the number of new researchers
coming on board, many of them being women.
The growth of publications from the Department
of Accountancy was especially noteworthy, given
that it is often difficult to generate research outputs
within this field. In 2013, a total of 83 research
outputs, equivalent to approximately 72 units, were
produced in accredited journals more than double
that of 2012, comparing very favourably with the
Universitys total research output.
students to assess and evaluate their own research
Three faculty members, Dr P. Radebe, Dr M.
in writing their proposals. We are committed to
Sandada and Dr J. Dubihlela, completed their
engage with our students firstly, to help develop a
Doctorate qualifications in 2013. Ms G. Fouche and
sound foundation in research through the induction
Ms L. Radebe from the Department of Account
programme so that they can start viewing the world
ancy completed their Masters qualifications in
At the Facultys annual research awards function,

which was held on 25 October 2013 in the Liquid
Lounge on the banks of the Vaal River, Dr R.
Chinomona, Mr J. Maseko, Mr T.T. Mareka and
Ms O. Omoruyi received awards for research
achievement. Prof. M. Dhurup, Mr C. Mafini and
Mr F. Niyimbanira received awards for research
excellence. The Facultys research colloquium,
held on 9 October 2013 at the Emerald Hotel, also
provided an ideal platform for staff members to
showcase their research prowess, and many of the
presentations were further converted into accredited
publications. The postgraduate students research
symposium, held on 14 November 2013 at the
Isak Steyl VIP Lounge, provided our students with
an excellent opportunity to present their proposals,
which were critiqued by a panel of research experts.
The positive comments and insightful suggestions
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from the panel encouraged our students in their
to grow the research ethos at the Vaal University of
knowledge management must definitely increase
researchendeavours.
Technology (VUT), nurturing younger researchers
if South Africas development goals are to be
to be mentored by senior, experienced scholars.
achieved. This Faculty has thus made great positive
This initiative is closely aligned with the National
strides towards addressing these issues.
The support of the DVC: Research and Innovation

and the Office of the Research Directorate must
also be acknowledged in our research efforts. They
promoted research and development by tailoring the
level of assistance based on the Facultys request,
in order for the Faculty to embark on many of its
research endeavours.
Development Plan which seeks to address the fact

that, while South Africas publication outputs are the
highest on the continent, its innovation is small in
comparison with international standards especially
amongst
younger
researchers.
Furthermore,
Doctorate degree graduate numbers in South
Accolades must be given to all staff members as
Africa are significantly lower than that of equivalent
well as to the Faculty Research and Innovative
developing countries. The White Paper for Post-
Team for their unstinting dedication in creating and
School Education and Training emphasises that
nurturing a research culture within the Faculty.
research and innovation, together with teaching
In order to create an even more dynamic and

diverse research profile, the Faculty will continue
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and learning, are integral aspects of the work of

universities. Therefore, knowledge production and
In the coming years, the Faculty will strive to seek

innovative ways to make research more meaningful
and have a greater impact on broader society and
communities through new knowledge creation
andmanagement.
Prof. M. Dhurup
EXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

RESEARCH OUTPUTS
in 2013
Name:Radebe , P.
Qualification: PhD
Dissertation Title: The impact of the performance
management system on service delivery in the
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
University/Institution: North-West University
Name:Sandada, M.
Qualification: PhD
Dissertation Title: Strategic Planning and its
Relationship with the performance of Small and
Medium-sized Enterprises in Gauteng
University/Institution: Vaal University of
Technology
Conference: Global Business & Technology

Association (GBATA)
Place: Helsinki, Finland
Date: 1 July 2013
Presenter:Mahlangu, B.
Title of Paper(two): 1. Generation Y students
attitudes towards advertising in the Facebook
environment: Pilot results
2. Mobile phone addiction amongst students at
a South African university
Associations (GBATA) 15th Annual International
Conference
Date: 1 July 2013
Presenter:Mahlangu, B.
Title of Paper 2 papers: Modelling the factors
that influence Generation Y students attitudes
towards advertising in the Facebook environment
Conference: The 2013 Annual Conference of the
Emerging Markets Conference Board
Place: Port Elizabeth
Date: 17 June 2013
Presenter:Chinomona, R.
Title of Paper: Structural Equation Modelling in
Conducting Research on African Business
Conference: 14th International Academy of
African Business and Development (IAABD)
Annual Conference
Place: Accra, Ghana
Date: 14 May 2013
Name:Dubihlela, J.
Qualification: PhD
Dissertation Title: Barriers, Determinants and
Enablers of Market Orientation: Impact on
Business Performance of Small to Medium
Enterprises in South Africa
University/Institution: North-West University

Presenter:Radebe , P.
Title of Paper: The impact of the performance
management system on service delivery in the
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Conference: SAAPAM
Place: Cape Town
Date: April 2013
Presenter:Pooe, R.I.D.
Title of Paper: Developing enterprises through
suppliers development what do some cases
show about managing this nexus?
Conference: 14th International Academy of
African Business and Development (IAABD)
Annual Conference
Place: Accra, Ghana
Date: 14 May 2013
Presenter:Pooe, R.I.D.
Title of Paper: Workers participation in the
decision-making perceptions of security officers
at a private security firm
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Title of Paper: An Empirical Examination of
the Predictors of Consumers Compulsive
Buying (Impulse Control Disorder not otherwise
specified): A Branding Perspective
Conference: The Clute Institute International
Academic Conference
Place: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Presenter:Dlodlo, N.
Title of Paper: Mobile Commerce Acceptance
Determinants: Does Gender Matter?
Conference: The Global Business, Marketing,
Finance & Economics Research Conference
Place: Los Angeles, CA
Date: 13 June 2013
Presenter:Dlodlo, N.
Title of Paper: The linkage between m-commerce
dimension and usage frequency: An
internationalperspective
Conference: Potchefstroom
Place: Potchefstroom, SA
Presenter:Dubihlela, J.
Title of Paper: The Reliability, Validity and
Dimensionality of the Consumer Ethnocentrism
Scale (CETSCALE) amongst a young South
African Consumer Market Segment
Conference: 2013 Doctoral Consortium
and Global Academic Conference on
EmergingMarkets
Place: Port Elizabeth
Date: 18 June 2013
Presenter:Mathu, K.
Title of Paper: Environmental impacts from coal
mining in South Africa
Association (GBATA)
Date: 3 June 2013
Presenter:Niyimbanira, F.
Title of Paper: 1. Estimating the Economics
Growth Responsiveness to Inflation and
Unemployment Changes in South Africa
2. Being professional full-time and selfemployed part-time in South Africa: A
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qualitative study of lecturers perceptions on

entrepreneurship
Association (GBATA)
Date: 1 July 2013
Presenter:Niyimbanira, F.
Title of Paper: 1. Estimation of the Relationship
between Economic Growth and Inflation in
SouthAfrica
2. A Qualitative Study of Professionals
Perceptions on Entrepreneurial Intentions: A case
of Lecturers at a South African University
Conference: Mustang International Academic
Conference
Place: Dallas, Texas
Date: 24 October 13
Presenter:Mareka, T.T.
Title of Paper: Black Generation Y
students attitudes towards store versus
manufacturerbrand
Conference: SAIMS 2013 Annual Conference
Place: Potchefstroom, South Africa
Presenter:Mafini, C.
Title of Paper (two): 1. The Relationship between
Job Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction amongst
Logistics Practitioners in a South African Steel
Making Company
2. Developing a Typology of Purchasing
Decision-making for Generation Y Consumers:
Deciphering the influence of age
Conference: 2013 Las Vegas International
Academic Conference
Place: Las Vegas, USA
Presenter:Dhurup, M.
Title of Paper: Hedonism, fashion involvement
and emotional gratification in apparel impulsive
buying behaviour: An enigma for marketers
Conference: Global Business Research
Conference
Place: India and Nepal
Presenter and co-presenter:Dhurup, M. &
Surujlal, J.
Title: Research orientation
Presented to: Postgraduate students
Place: Library training room
Date: 9 March 13
Surujlal, J.
Title: The design of the research proposal
(Part1)
Date: 18 May 13
Chinomona, R.
Title: The design of the research proposal
(Part2)
Date: 8 June 13
Presenter and co-presenters:Dhurup, M.,
Joubert, P.A., Chinomona, R. & Selesho, J.
Title: Submission and feedback on first draft of
research proposal
Date: 20 July 13
Presenter and co-presenter:Chinomona, R. &
Dhurup, M.
Title: Basic data analysis using AMOS
Title: AMOS CFA and Hypotheses testing
Date: 5 October 13
Presenter and co-presenters:Dhurup, M.,
Joubert, P.A., Chinomona, R. & Selesho, J.
Title: Final proposal presentation/feedback
Date: 26 October 13
Author and co-authors:Chalmers, J., Surujlal, J.
& Dhurup, M.
Title: Reflections on Operational
Competencies Required of Educators at Public
SecondarySchools
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
ISSN: 2039-2117 & 2039-9340
Author :Chinomona, R.
Title: The influence of perceived ease of use and
perceived usefulness on trust and intention to
use mobile social software
Journal: African Journal for Physical, Health
Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD)
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1117-4315
Author:Chinomona, R.
Title: The fostering role of information technology
on SMEs strategic purchasing, logistics
integration and business performance
Journal: Southern African Business Review
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1998-8125
Title: Dealers Legitimate Power and Relationship
Quality in Gaunxi Distribution Channel: A Social
Rule System Theory Perspective

MarketingStudies
Volume: 5
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1918-719X
Author and co-authors:Chinomona, R. & Tam, L.T.
Title: Microfinance Outreach and the
Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) Sustainability:
Evidence from Vietnam
Journal: East Asian Journal of Business
Management
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1847-180X
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Author and co-authors:Chinomona, R. &

Sibanda,D.
Title: When Global Expansion Meets Local
Realities in Retailing: Carrefours Global
Strategies in Taiwan
Journal: International Journal of Business
andManagement
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1833-3850
Cheng,J.M.S.
Title: Distribution Channel Relational Cohesion
Exchange Model: A small-to-Medium Enterprise
manufacturers Perspective
Journal: Journal of Small Business Management
Volume: 51
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1540-627X
Sandada, M.
Title: Predictors of Customer Loyalty to Mobile
Service Providers in South Africa
Journal: International Business & Economics
Research Journal
Volume: 12
Issue: 11
ISSN: 2039-9340
Title: Information Technology as a facilitator
of suppliers collaborative communication,
network governance and relationship longevity in
supplychains
Journal: The Journal of Transport and
Supplychains
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1995-5235
Author and co-authors:Chinomona, R.,
Dhurup,M. & Chinomona, E.
Title: Does employee perceptions of fit-to-job, fitto-community influence job performance? The
case of Zimbabwes manufacturing sector
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Journal: SA Journal of Human

ResourceManagement
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1683-7584
Chinomona, E. & Joubert, P.
Title: Perceptions of equity and organisational
commitment in the Zimbabwean hospitality
industry: Implications for HR managers
oremployers
Journal: South African Journal of
LabourRelations
Volume: 37
Issue: 2
ISSN: 3798-8410
Title: The influence of Brand Experience on
Brand Satisfaction, Trust and Attachment in
SouthAfrica
Research Journal
Volume: 12
Issue: 10
ISSN: 1535-0754
Sandada, M.
Title: Service Quality Level as the Determinant
of Consumer Emotional Loyalty and Fantasy in
South Africas Pick n Pay Chain Stores
Sciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
ISSN: 2039-9340
Title: Business Owners Expertise, Employee
Skills Training and Business Performance: A
Small Business Perspective
Journal: Journal of Applied Business Research
Volume: 29
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0892-7626
Title: An Empirical Examination of the Predictors
of Consumer Compulsive Buying as an Impulse
Control Disorder not otherwise specified: A
Branding Perspective
Journal: Journal of Applied Business Research
Volume: 29
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0892-7626
Sandada, M.
Title: The influence of Market Related Mobile
Activities on the Acceptance of Mobile Marketing
and Consumer Intention to Purchase Products
Promoted by SMS in South Africa
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
ISSN: 2039-9340
Dhurup,M. & Chinomona, E.
Title: The influence of Quality of Work-Life on
Employees Job Satisfaction, Job Commitment
and Tenure Intention in the Small and Medium
Enterprise Sector
Journal: South African Journal of Economics and
Management Sciences
Volume: 16
Issue: 4
ISSN: 1015-8812
Chinomona, E.
Title: The influence of employees perceptions of
organisational politics on turnover intentions in
Zimbabwes SME sector
BusinessManagement
Volume: 44
Issue: 2
ISSN: 2078-5585
Author and co-authors:Chinomona, R., Joubert, P.

& Chinomona, E.
Title: Employees Perception of Equity
and Organisation Commitment in the
HospitalityIndustry
LabourRelations
Volume: 37
Issue: 2
ISSN: 379-8410
Author and co-authors:Chinomona, E.,

Chinomona, R. & Moloi, K.C.
Title: Elements of Quality Assurance at
Institutions of Higher Education: Vaal University
of Technology in South Africa
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-9340
Author and co-authors:Chinomona, R., Okoumba,

L. & Pooe, R.I.D.
Title: The impact of Product Quality on Perceived
Value, Trust and Students Intention to Purchase
Electronic Gadgets
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author and co-authors:Chinomona, R., Mahlangu,

D. & Pooe, R.I.D.
Title: Brand Service Quality, Satisfaction, Trust
and Preference as Predictors of Consumer Brand
Loyalty in the Retailing Industry
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-2039-9340

Sandada, M.
Title: Shared Goal, Communication and Absence
of Damaging Conflicts as Antecedents of
Employee Relationship Strength at Institutions of
Higher Learning in South Africa
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
ISSN: 2039-9340
Author and co-authors:Dhurup, M. & Reddy, L.

Title: Social and task cohesion and the
relationship with team sport satisfaction and
academic performance amongst a first-year
university cohort
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1117-4315

Pooe, R.I.D.
Title: The influence of logistics integration on
information sharing and business performance:
The case of small and medium enterprises in
South Africa
Journal: Journal of Transport and Supply
ChainManagement
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1995-5235
Title: Mobile Gaming Perceived Enjoyment and
Ease of Play as Predictors of Student Attitude
and Mobile Gaming Continuance Intention
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 14
ISSN: 2039-9340

Sandada, M.
Title: Consumer Satisfaction, Trust, and Loyalty
as Predictors of Customer Intention to repurchase in the South African Retailing Industry
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-9340
Mashiloane, M. & Pooe, R.I.D.
Title: The Influence of Servant Leadership on
Employee Trust in a Leader and Commitment to
the Organisation
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-9340
Author and co-authors:Dhurup, M., Mafini, C. &

Malan, J.
Title: Consumer responses to salient restaurant
image attributes in restaurant selection in
Southern Gauteng, South Africa
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author and co-authors:Dhurup, M. &
Mahomed,F.E.
Title: Quality of work-life and the relationship with
job satisfaction: Empirical evidence from school
sport facilitators
Volume: October 2013
Issue: Supplement 2
ISSN: 1117-4315
Author and co-authors:Dhurup, M. & Joubert, P.A.
Title: The incidence of sexual harassment and
awareness of sexual harassment policies in
sport organisations in Gauteng
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Issue: Supplement 2
ISSN: 1117-4315
Author and co-authors:Dhurup, M. & Dubihlela, J.
Title: Role ambiguity and job satisfaction:
Prevalence, relationship and gendered
comparison through workplace experiences of
employees in sport organisations
Issue: Supplement 2
ISSN: 1117-4315
46
Author and co-authors:Dhurup, M., Mafini, C. &

Mathaba, R.L.
Title: Store Image Factors Influencing Store
Choice amongst Sportswear Consumers:
Baseline Findings from South Africa
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author and co-authors:Dhurup, M. & Dlodlo, N.
Title: To Play or Not to Play! Online Fantasy
Football Consumption Motives and the
Relationship with Attitude and Future
BehaviouralIntentions
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 14
ISSN: 2039-9340
Author:Dhurup, M.
Title: Illogical it may seem: Do team attachment,
match outcomes and superior performance of
opposing teams shape superstitious behaviour
amongst sport fans?
Education, Recreation and Dance
Volume: 19
Issue: 4:2
ISSN: 1117-4315
Author and co-authors:Dlodlo, N. & Mafini, C.
Title: The relationship between technology
acceptance and frequency of mobile commerce
use amongst Generation Y Consumers
Journal: Acta Commercii

Volume: 13
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1680-7537
Author and co-authors:Dlodlo, N. & Dhurup, M.
Title: Drivers of e-Marketing Adoption amongst
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and
Variations with Age of Business Owners
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 14
ISSN: 2039-9340
Title: Selected social media antecedents:
Attitudes towards and behaviour impacts
on its usage amongst consumers in a
developingcountry
Journal: Studia Oeconomica
Volume: 58
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1220-0506
Title: Are university students living in a world
of fantasy? Fantasy football motives amongst
university students at a South African university
of technology
education, Recreation and dance (AJPHERD)
Volume: 19
Issue: 4:2
ISSN: 1117-4315
Author and co-authors:Dlodlo, N. &
Mahlangu,H.B.
Title: Usage of mobile devices for recreation
amongst the millennial generation
Journal: African Journal of Physical Health
Recreation and Dance
Volume: 19
Issue: 4:2
ISSN: 1117-4315

Title: Examining social media dimension
amongst a cohort of Generation Y consumers in
South Africa
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author and co-authors:Dubihlela, J. &
Omoruyi,O.
Title: An Integration of Supply-chain Activity
Imperatives by Small and Medium Enterprises
(SMEs) in South Africas Emfuleni Municipality
SocialSciences
Volume: 4(6)
Issue: July 2013
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author and co-authors:Dubihlela, J. & Sibanda, D.
Title: Factors that impede Viable Bond Market
Development in One Hyperinflationary Economy
Journal: Review of Business & Finance Studies
Volume: 4
Issue: 1
ISSN: 2150-3338
Author:Dubihlela, J.
Title: Determinants of Market Orientation
Adoption amongst Small and Medium
Enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 6
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author and co-authors:Dubihlela, J. & Dhurup, M.
Title: A Factorial Analysis of the Barriers
to Market Orientation Adoption amongst
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in a
DevelopingCountry
Research Journal
Volume: 12
Issue: 5

ISSN: 1535-0754
ISBN: 2157-9393
Author and co-authors:Dubihlela, J. & Grobler, W.
Title: E-Retailing Adoption, e-Retail
Innovativeness, Implementation Capacity and
Business Performance of SMEs in South Africa
Journal: Studia Oeconomica
Volume: 58
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1220-0506
Author and co-authors:Dubihlela, J. &
Niyimbanira, F.
Title: Identifying the Long-run Relationship of
Real Money Demand, Real Income and Prime
Interest Rates in South Africa
Research Journal
Volume: 12
Issue: 9
ISSN: 1535-0754 & 2157-9393
Author and co-authors:Dubihlela, J. & Dhurup, M.
Title: Negative work-family and family-work
conflicts and the relationship with career
satisfaction amongst sport coaching officials
Issue: Supplement 2
ISSN: 1117-4315
Author and co-authors:Hove, P. & Tarisai, C.
Title: Internal Factors Affecting the Successful
Growth and Survival of Small and Micro AgriBusiness Firms in Alice Communal Area
Journal: Journal of Economics
Volume: 4
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0976-5239
Author and co-authors:Isabirye, A.K. &
Dhurup,M.
Title: The psychological contract of amateur
sport coaches in their work environments in
south Gauteng
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Issue: Supplement 2
ISSN: 1117-4315
Author and co-authors:Isabirye, A.K. & Moloi, C.
Title: Professional development and its
implications for innovative teaching and learning
in a South African higher education institution
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 14
ISSN: 2039-9340
48
Author and co-authors:Mafini, C. & Dubihlela, J.

Title: Determinants of the Military Turnover of
Technical Air Force Specialists: An Empirical
Case Analysis
SocialSciences
Volume: 4(3)
Issue: September 2013
ISSN: 2039-9340
Author and co-authors:Mafini, C. & Pooe, R.I.D.

Title: The relationship between employee
satisfaction and organisational
performance: Evidence from a South African
governmentdepartment
Journal: SA Journal of Industrial Psychology
Volume: 39
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0258-5200
Author and co-authors:Mafini, C. & Omoruyi, O.

Title: Logistics benefits and challenges: The case
of SMEs in a South African local municipality
Journal: SAJESBM
Volume: 6
Issue: 166
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author and co-authors:Mafini, C. & Dhurup, M.

Title: Scoring through the net: Website
establishment intentions amongst sport
organisations in the Gauteng Province,
SouthAfrica
Volume: 19
Issue: 4:1
ISSN: 1117-4315
Author and co-authors:Mafini, C. & Dhurup, M.
Title: The relationship between website sport
consumption motives and future behavioural
intentions amongst soccer fans
Volume: 19
Issue: 4:1
ISSN: 1117-4315
Author and co-authors:Mafini, C. & Pooe, R.I.D.
Title: Performance Measurement in a South
African Government Social Services Department:
A Balanced Scorecard Approach
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author and co-authors:Mandlazi, L., Dhurup, M.
& Mafini, C.
Title: Generation Y Consumer Shopping Styles:
Evidence from South Africa
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author and co-authors:Mahlangu, H.B., Dlodlo, N.
& Mokoena, B.A.
Title: Supporters perceived brand equity of
the Bafana Bafana national soccer team of
SouthAfrica
education, Recreation and dance (AJPHERD)
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1117-4315
Author and co-authors:Mathu, K. &
Chinomona,R.
Title: South African Coal Mining Industry: SocioEconomic Attributes

Sciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author and co-authors:Mofokeng, T., Chinomona,
R. & Pooe, R.I.D.
Title: The Influence of Condition of Minibus
Taxis, Compliance with Road Rules on Quality
of Service and Commuter Satisfaction in
Harrismith, South Africa
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-9340
Author:Niyimbanira, F.
Title: An Overview of Methods for Testing Shortand Long-run Equilibrium with Time Series Data:
Co-integration and Error-correction Mechanism
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 1535-0754 & 2157-9393
Title: Money Demand in South Africa Revisited: A
Detailed Analysis of Different Models
Research Journal
Volume: 12
Issue: 4
ISSN: 1535-0754 & 2157-9393
Title: Stability of Money Demand in a Developing
Economy: Empirical Evidence from South Africa
Research Journal
Volume: 12
Issue: 4
ISSN: 1535-0754 & 2157-9393
Title: An Investigation of the Relationship
between Oil Prices and Inflation in South Africa
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 6
ISSN: 2039-2117
Title: A Qualitative Exploration of Professionals
Perceptions on Entrepreneurial Intentions: A
Case of Lectures at a South African university
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 6
ISSN: 2039-2117
Title: An Econometric Evidence of the
Interactions between Inflation and Economic
Growth in South Africa
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 13
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author and co-authors:Ntshoe, I. & Selesho, J.
Title: Matching supply and demand for scarce
and career guidance in post-apartheid settings
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author:Pooe, R.I.D.
Title: Theoretical Perspective and the
Implementation of the BBBEE Policy Framework
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-2117
49
Author and co-authors:Radebe, P. & Surujlal, J.

Title: Municipal sports officers perceptions of
performance appraisal and their relationship with
satisfaction with the process
Issue: Supplement 2
ISSN: 1117-4315
Author and co-authors:Rundora, R., Ziemerink, T.
& Oberholzer, M.
Title: Activity-based Costing in Small
Manufacturing Firms: South African Study
Journal: The Journal of Applied
BusinessResearch
Volume: 29
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0892-7626
Author and co-authors:Sekhampu, T.J. &
Niyimbanira, F.
Title: Analysis of the Factors Influencing
Household Expenditure in a South African
Township
Research Journal
Volume: 12
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1535-0754 & 2157-9393
Author and co-authors:Selesho, J. & Twala, C.
Title: Institutional funding as an
accountabilityprocess
EducationSciences
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0975-1122
Author and co-authors:Selesho, J. & Twala, C.
Title: Investigating the predictive validity of
Mathematics and Science students at university
EducationSciences
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
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ISSN: 0975-1122
Author:Selesho, J.
Title: Undergraduate Academic Programme
Self-evaluation contained in the Higher Education
Context: A Defence for SA Universities
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author:Selesho, J.
Title: Complexities and challenges of academic
programme self-evaluation: A case of
twodepartments
Sciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author:Selesho, J.
Title: Legitimacy and competency of students
assessment in higher education: Quality
assurance query
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author:Selesho, J.
Title: Analytical Strength of First-Year Students
Academic Performance at University
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 3
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author:Selesho, J.
Title: Lessons learned from institutional selfevaluation: Infusing the pockets of excellence
from reviews experiences
SocialSciences
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 2039-2117
Author:Selesho, J. & Twala, C.
Title: The Exploitation of Public Participation
in the Tuition of History in a Post-Apartheid
SouthAfrica
Journal: Journal of Human Ecology
Volume: 44
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0970-9274
Author:Selesho, J.
Title: Exercising the fiduciary responsibility
to improve education of their children:
Ecologicalperspective
Journal: Journal of Human Ecology
Volume: 44
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0970-9274
Author and co-authors:Surujlal, J., Van Zyl, Y. &
Nolan, Y.
Title: Perceived stress and coping skills of
university students athletes and the relationship
with life satisfaction
Volume: 19
Issue: 4:2
ISSN: 1117-4315
Author and co-authors:Surujlal, J., Dhurup, M. &
Ayodeji, O.O.
Title: Factors influencing fans perceptions of
team sport sponsors
SocialSciences
Volume: 1
Issue: 1
ISSN: 2039-9340
NON-FACULTY
RESEARCHOUTPUTS
Directorate: Curriculum Development & PQM
Presenter:Tjabane, M.
Title of Paper: Reflective practice and the transformation of tertiary teaching
Conference: University Teaching and Learning Conference UTLO UKZN
Place: Durban
51
Prof. W.H. OldewageTheron
CENTRE OF SUSTAINABLE
LIVELIHOODS
MESSAGE FROM THE
The year 2013 was an exciting year for the CSL as their offices moved
to Science Park in Sebokeng, closer to the communities in which
the researchers implement the various relevant and high-impact
researchprojects.
The mission of the Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods

(CSL) is to train and build capacity to address poverty
and its resulting consequences in Africa, specifically in
South Africa. One of the main aims of the CSL is that
all research undertaken should have an impact on the
development of communities, specifically related to the
nutritional and health status of the children and their
caregivers, through the implementation of sustainable
food and nutrition interventions in these communities.
The year 2013 was an exciting year for the CSL as
their offices moved to Science Park in Sebokeng,
closer to the communities in which the researchers
implement the various relevant and high-impact
research projects.
It was also a productive year: Firstly, the National
Soy Research Laboratory was established at Science
Park. The vision of this laboratory is to conduct
cutting-edge research for nutritious soy product
development for human consumption and health by
(1) developing innovative processing techniques to
create nutritious soy-based food products as well
as soy-based ingredients for commercialisation
such as micro-economic entrepreneurship and/or
the soy industry; (2) educating society and creating
consumer awareness through the development
of household soy recipe books and fact sheets (to

be published) on the benefits of soy consumption
for human health; and (3) providing a service to
the soy food industry in terms of research, food
product formulation, development, training as well as
chemical, nutritional and shelf life analyses.
The last objective was to culminate in hosting the
Imagine the Possibilities with Soy annual seminar
and workshop, the first of its kind in South Africa.
The first such seminar and workshop was conducted
successfully from 46 September 2013. A total of
71 delegates registered. The majority of the delegates
were from South Africa (84.6%), followed by Nigeria
(5.6%) and the United States of America (4.2%), which
are all typically soy producing countries. Furthermore,
the stakeholders represented at the seminar and
workshop were, in descending order, academic
institutions (33.8%), soy food processors (28.2%),
non-government organisations (NGOs) and research
councils (with 9.9% respectively), producers (7.0%)
and government departments (5.6%).
Secondly, the CSL contributed to the Vaal University
of Technologys (VUT) research outputs by authoring/
co-authoring seven articles in accredited peerreviewed journals, one article in a non-accredited peer-
reviewed journal, as well as one research-based book

chapter. The CSL researchers further delivered seven
international conference papers and successfully
supervised one DTech and three MTech students.
Thirdly, a memorandum of agreement was signed
with the CSIR and the Agricultural Research Council
to implement a pilot project. The aim of this project is
to develop a model of integrated and comprehensive
food technologies in rural schools in the Eastern
Cape that will enhance nutrient intake and inform
various stakeholders on alternative technological
options. The CSL researchers are responsible for the
baseline and impact measurements of the nutrition
intervention programme.
We hereby wish to thank our funding agencies
(NRF, CSIR, OPOT, DHET) for their financial support,
as well as the communities in which we work, our
postgraduate students, and all other stakeholders for
their co-operation in enabling us to make a difference
through scientific research.
Prof. W.H. Oldewage-Theron

DIRECTOR: CENTRE OF
SUSTAINABLELIVELIHOODS
53
CENTRE OF SUSTAINABLE
LIVELIHOODS RESEARCH OUTPUTS
Presenter and co-presenter:Oldewage-Theron,
W.H. & Egal, A.A.
Title of Paper: Is obesity associated with iron
deficiency in the elderly? A case study from
Sharpeville, South Africa
Conference: European Food and Food Science
and Technology (EFFoST) Conference
Place: Bologna, Italy
Presenter and co-presenter:Egal, A.A. &
Oldewage-Theron, W.H.
Title of Paper: A cohort study of the prevalence
of total and central obesity amongst Sharpeville
elderly in South Africa (20052011)
Conference: European Food and Food Science
and Technology (EFFoST) Conference
Place: Bologna, Italy
Presenter:Oldewage-Theron, W.H.
Title of Paper: Value of extruded soy products in
achieving nutrition security in Africa
Conference: ExtruAfrica Extrusion in Africa for
Africa Educating the nation
Place: Protea Hotel, Kruger Gate, South Africa
Date: 12 August 2013
W.H. & Egal, A.A.
Title of Paper: Impact of an 18-month soy
consumption intervention on serum lipids in
women: A case study from a low-income rural
community in South Africa
Conference: Asia Pacific Conference in Clinical
Nutrition (APCCN)
Place: Tokyo, Japan
Date: 912 June 2013
Title of Paper: The effect of a soy and potatobased food product on diarrhoea and child
growth in a rural community in South Africa
Conference: Asia Pacific Conference in Clinical
Nutrition (APCCN)
Place: Tokyo, Japan
Date: 912 June 2013
54

W.H. & Egal, A.A.
Title of Paper: Does soy consumption have an
impact on CVD risk factors in low-income rural
South African women?
Conference: World Soybean Research
Conference IX 2013, From China to Africa Can
research close the gap between soy production
and increasing global demand?
Place: Durban, South Africa

Author and co-authors: Oldewage-Theron, W.H.,
Kruger, R. & Egal, A.A.
Chapter: Diet quality in peri-urban settlements:
South African aspects
Title: Diet quality. An evidence-based approach.
Vol. 2.
Publisher: London: Humana Press
Date: 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4614-7314-5

Title of Paper: Consumption of soy on
anthropometric parameters in women in
QwaQwa, South Africa
Presenter and co-presenters:Duvenage, S.S.,

Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal, A.A.
Title of Paper: Acceptance of home-prepared
soy dishes in low-income rural communities in
QwaQwa, South Africa
Title:Imagine the possibilities with soy
Presented to: Soy industry, academics and
students from universities in South Africa
and Africa as well as research organisations,
non-governmental organisations and
governmentofficials
Place: Science Park, Vaal University of
Technology, Sebokeng
Title:Data analysis and interpretation workshop
Presented to: Postgraduate Food & Nutrition
Science students
Place: Durban University of Technology, Durban,
South Africa
Date: July 2013
Author and co-authors:Duvenage, S.S.,

Oldewage-Theron, W.H., Egal, A.A. & Medoua,G.N.
Title: Home-prepared soy milk: Potential to
alleviate protein-energy malnutrition in lowincome rural communities in South Africa
Journal: Health SA Gesondheid
Volume: 18
Issue: 1
ISSN: 2071-9736
Author and co-authors:Faber, M., Wenhold,
F.A.M., MacIntyre, U.E., Wentzel-Viljoen, E., Steyn,
N.P. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H.
Title: Presentation and interpretation of food
intake data: Factors affecting comparability
across studies
Journal: Nutrition
Volume: 29
Issue: n/a
ISSN: 0899-9007
Author and co-authors:Mkhize, X., Napier, C.E. &
Title: The nutrition situation of free-living elderly
in Umlazi township, South Africa
Journal: Health SA Gesondheid
Volume: 18
Issue: 1
ISSN: 2071-9736
Author and co-authors:Grobbelaar, H.H., Napier,
C.E. & Oldewage-Theron, W.H.
Title: Nutritional status and food intake data
on children and adolescents in residential care
facilities in Durban
Journal: South African Journal of ClinicalNutrition
Volume: 26
Issue: 1
ISSN: 003-8-2469
Author and co-authors:Oldewage-Theron, W.H. &
Egal, A.A.
Title: Prevalence of and contributing factors to
dyslipidemia in low-income women aged 1890
years in the peri-urban Vaal region
Journal: South African Journal of ClinicalNutrition
Volume: 26
Issue: 1
ISSN: 003-8-2469
Author and co-authors:Oldewage-Theron, W.H. &
Egal, A.A.
Title: The effect of consumption of soy foods on
the blood lipid profile of women: A pilot study
from QwaQwa
Journal: Journal of Nutritional Science
andVitaminology
Volume: 59
Issue: n/a
ISSN: 03014800 (print) / 1881-7742 (online)
Researchers:Duvenage, S.S., Omwamba, M.,

Title: Soy recipe development
Field: Food Consumer Science
Researchers:Egal, A.A. & Oldewage-Theron,W.H.
Title: Addressing food insecurity in QwaQwa
Field: Food Insecurity & Community Nutrition
Contract Research
Researchers:Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal,A.A.
Title: School feeding pilot study in Cofimvaba,
Eastern Cape
Company: CSIR
Field: Nutrition
Researcher: Napier, C.E.
Title of research: Developing the SA food-based
dietary guidelines for the elderly
Higher Education Institution: Durban University

of Technology
Industry: Education
Researcher:Kruger, R.
Title of research: Diet quality of peri-urban
women in South Africa
Higher Education Institution: Massey
University,Auckland
Industry: Community Nutrition
International: New Zealand
Researcher: Murimi, M.
Title of research: Addressing food security and
malnutrition in Africa
Higher Education Institution: Texas Tech
University, Lubbock, Texas
Industry: Food Security and Nutrition
International: United States of America

Title: Acceptance of home-prepared soy dishes
in low-income rural QwaQwa communities
Journal: International Journal of HomeEconomics
Volume: 5 (Date 2012, but only published
during2013)
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1999-561X
Title: Conceptualising of quantities by lowincome consumers to guide recipe format
Journal: International Journal of HomeEconomics
Volume: 6
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1999-561X
Researchers:Oldewage-Theron, W.H. & Egal,A.A.
Title: Addressing malnutrition amongst the
elderly in Sharpeville
Field: Community Nutrition
55
Prof. Christo Pienaar
CENTRE FOR
ALTERNATIVEENERGY
MESSAGE FROM THE
A Masters degree in Energy Efficiency is currently being developed in

partnership with two South African and four international universities,
and will be implemented in 2015.
The shortage of electrical power has become a huge
and children find it difficult to study, if at all,
A Masters degree in Energy Efficiency is currently
problem in South Africa. The Centre for Alternative
in conditions of low light. These communities
being developed in partnership with two South
Energy (CAE) at the Vaal University of Technology
depend mostly on candlepower and other
African and four international universities, and
(VUT) addresses this problem in two main and very
high-risk sources for lighting. Furthermore,
will be implemented in 2015. The collaboration
important areas, namely industry requirements
security in these areas is also a major problem
is sponsored by the European Union and the
and community requirements, which could be
due to insufficient lighting.
partnersinclude:
summarised as follows:
Research done at the CAE attempts to alleviate the
Power to the telecommunications industry:
many problems these areas encounter due to the
The telecommunications industry depends
absence of electricity. It is, however, not restricted
hugely on electricity received from the
to or aimed at South Africa only, as it is actually a
national electricity grid. High sites without
problem throughout the whole of Africa.
grid-powered electricity depend on solar

and battery-powered plants for their power.
However, these power plants are often
difficult to reach due to rugged terrain. It is
also very expensive to maintain these sites on
a regularbasis.
Previous research at VUT has proven that solar/

hydrogen/fuel cell power plants with capacities
smaller than 10 kW are possible answers to the
The CAE is currently sponsored by:

Telkom (Pty) Ltd
TFMC (Pty) Ltd
Malesela Taihan Electric Cable (Pty) Ltd
have electricity. Even the most basic form of
Eskom (Pty) Ltd
lighting during the night is a huge drawback,
GM Graphix (Pty) Ltd
Power for small communities:
Rural and squatter communities that are not

connected to the national electricity grid find
it very difficult to compete with areas that do
Tswane University of Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Polytechnic of Namibia
Hochschule Wismar
Ernst-Abbe-Fachhochschule Jena
Fachhochschule Flensburg.
problems outlined above.
Prof. Christo Pienaar

DIRECTOR: CENTRE FOR
ALTERNATIVEENERGY
57
Development of 3D inkjet printing heads for high viscosity fluids.
Institute of Applied Electronics

Research outputs
in 2012
Name:Kuyula, C.K.
Qualification: M Tech
Dissertation / Thesis Title: Design and
development of a 200W converter for
phosphoric acid cells
University / Institution: Vaal University of
Technology
Name:Osowata, O.
Qualification: M Tech
58
Dissertation / Thesis Title: optimizing the output

power available from a photovoltaic panel
through empirical testing
University / Institution: Vaal University
ofTechnology

Presenter and co-presenter:Akinwunmi, A.F &
Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Re-use of the anode exhaust gas
of a PEM fuel cell to improve the efficiency and
lower the running cost.
Conference
Date: 25 27 February 2013
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-4568-2
Presenter and co-presenter:Swart, A.J.,

Schoeman, R.M., Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Cost-effective energy monitoring
of domestic off-grid PV systems
Conference: Asia-Pacific Power and Energy
Engineering Conference (APPEEEC) 2013
Place: Beijing, China
Date: 12 14 July 2013
ISBN/ISSN: 9771949243 X0 5 0 4 B
Presenter and co-presenter:Swart, A.J.,
Schoeman, R.M., Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Ensuring sustainability of PV
systems for a given climate region in South
Africa
Place: Mauritius
Date: 9 12 September 2013

ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-5940-5
Presenter and co-presenter:Viljoen, M. &
Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Graphical user interface control for
a solar-battery-hydrogen fuel cell power plant
Place: Mauritius
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-5940-5
Presenter and co-presenter:Asowata, O., Swart,
A.J. & Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Evaluating the effect of a
stationary PV panel on the charging rate of deepcycle valve-regulated lead-acid batteries
Place: Mauritius
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-5940-5
Presenter and co-presenter:Schoeman, R.M.,
Swart, A.J. & Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Negating temperature on
photovoltaic panels
Place: Mauritius
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-5940-5
Presenter and co-presenter:Kuyula, C.K. & Janse

van Rensburg, J.F.
Title of Paper: Development of a high efficiency
fuel cell converter based on a Texas Instrument
for Broadband Access
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-57882-0
Presenter and co-presenter:van Tonder, P.J.M &

Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
water flow through a regenerative fuel cell for a
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-57882-0

Title of Paper: Optimising the output power of a
stationary PV panel
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-57882-0
Presenter and co-presenter:Asowata, O. &

Pienaar, H.C.vZ.
Title of Paper: Correlating the power conversion
of a PV panel to the solar irradiance obtained
from meteonorm
Conference
Date: 25 - 27 February 2013
ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4673-4567-5
Presenter and co-presenter:Van Tonder, P.J.M.,

Pienaar, H.C.vZ. & de Beer, D.J.
additive manufacturing printing head
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-57882-0

Title of Paper: Factors impacting on the surface
temperature of a PV panel
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-620-57882-0
59
Prof. S.J. Modise
INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL
&BIOTECHNOLOGY
MESSAGE FROM THE
The Institute of Chemical and Biotechnology (ICBT) is a unit within the

Technology Transfer and Innovation division (TTI) of the Vaal University
of Technology (VUT). The Institute initially received its mandate from
the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences and has since stretched
to be inclusive of all other Faculties and the community of VUT and
beyond, hence its residence within the TTI.
The Institute of Chemical and Biotechnology (ICBT) is a unit within the Technology Transfer and Innovation division (TTI) of the Vaal University of Technology (VUT).
The Institute initially received its mandate from the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences and has since stretched to be inclusive of all other Faculties and the
community of VUT and beyond, hence its residence within the TTI. The ICBT, as it is normally referred to, strives towards enterprise and SMME development, mainly
in chemical and biotechnology related projects. The ICBT puts its resources, facilities and infrastructure towards the incubation and nurturing of Chemical and
Biochemical-related business units, from within VUT as well as outside the University. It welcomes all individuals and developing and developed businesses alike.
In its recent strategic alignment, the Institute is focusing on oil extraction technologies and the characterisation thereof.
Prof. S.J. Modise

DIRECTOR: INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY
61
Institute of Chemical & Biotechnology

Research outputs
Presenter and co-presenter:Modise, S.J.,
Sipamla, A.M. & Mosia, M.E
Title of Paper: Treatment of water in a
PowderIndustry
Conference: Green Technology Conference
Place: Limpopo, South Africa
Presenter and co-presenters:Modise, S.J.,
Sipamla, A.M. & Chauke, M.E.
Title of Paper: Essential oil extraction
from Cymbopogon excavatus and the
investigation of its chemical properties and
antimicrobialactivities
Conference: SACI Convention
Presenter and co-presenters:Sipamla, A.M.,
Modise, S.J., Pillay, M. & Tlaetlae, K.
Title of Paper: Microbial properties of bioactive
compounds from Dicerocaryum senecioides
62
Presenter and co-presenters:Matamela, T.,

Sipamla, A.M. & Mtunzi, F.N.
Title of Paper: Determination of the antibacterial,
antioxidant activity, isolation and characterisation
of active compounds from the leaves of the Rhus
leptodictya plant
Presenter and co-presenters:Muleya, E., Sipamla,
A.M. & Mtunzi, F.N.
Title of Paper: Antioxidant activities of nine
medicinal plants used in treating inflammatory
ailments in Zulu traditional medicine of
SouthAfrica
Date: 1 6December 2013
Presenter and co-presenters:Mtunzi, F.M.,
Sipamla, A.M., Muleya, E., Ahmed, A.S. &
Eloff,N.J.
Title of Paper: Evaluation of biological
activities of nine anti-inflammatory medicinal
plants and characterisation of antimicrobial
compounds from Pomaria sandersonii and
Alepediaamatymbica.
Conference: SACI Young chemists symposium
Place: University of Johannesburg
Date: September 2013
Title:Reference styles in research
Presented to: VUT postgraduate students
Date: August 2013
Title:Introduction to Membrane Technology
Presented to: VUT postgraduate students
(Sedichem@Educity)
Date: August 2013
Authors:Modise, S.J., Sanni, S.O. & Sipamla,A.M.
Title: TiO2 supported clinoptilotile:
Characterisation and photocatalytic activities on
methyl orange
Authors:Mtunzi, F.M., Dikio, E.D., Modise, S.J. &
Sipamla, A.M.
Title: GC-MS analysis of hexane extract of
Bolusanthus speciosus stem bark
Authors:Muleya, E., Ahmed, A.S., Sipamla, A.M.
& Mtunzi, F.M.
Title: Free Radical scanvenging and antibacterial
activity of crude extracts from selected plants of
medicinal value used in Zululand
Researcher:Chauke, T. (MTech)
Title: Isolation of and elucidation of the main
chemical constituents of Cymbopogon
excavatus and the investigation of their
antimicrobial activities
Field: Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry
Researcher:Tlaetlae, K. (MTech)
Title: Assessing genetic biodiversity and the
microbial properties of bioactive compounds
from Dicerocaryum seneciodes
Researcher:Shibambo, P. (MTech)
Title: Determination and characterisation of the
converter products in the Selective Catalytic
Cracker (SCC) process
Field: Industrial Chemistry
Researcher:Mosia, M.E. (MTech)

Title: Treatment and recycling of metallurgical
wastewater using membranes technology at a
Powder Company
Researcher:Olalekan, S. (MTech)
Title: Comparative studies of TiO2 supported
zeolites and virgin TiO2 for enhanced
photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes
Researcher:Chauke, S. (MTech)
Title: Synthesis of substituted pyrazole and
triazole ligands with selected transition metals
Researcher:Motaung, D. (MTech)
Title: Extraction studies of Co(II), Ni(II) And Cu
(II) using substituted pyrazole as a ligand
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The Research Team
FROM THE
RESEARCH OFFICE
Research Outputs
Accredited Research Outputs for VUT 20082013
Year
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
*2013
Units
19.34
36.5
44.73
75.05
75.30
134, 09
*Submitted to DHET not yet approved
Articles published in accredited journals per faculty for 2013
Applied and Computer Sciences
12%
11%
3%
Engineering and Technology
10%
Human Sciences
64%
Management Sciences
Non-faculty
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Articles in Accredited Journals per Faculty for 2012

Nominations for Women in Science Awards
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) annually hosts the South African Women in Science Awards (WISA)
to recognise and reward the achievements of South African women scientists and researchers. Professor Moloi
from the Faculty of Human Sciences was the finalist in the category: Distinguished Women: Social Sciences. The
category recognises the women scientists and researchers who have made an outstanding contribution to advancing
science and building the knowledge base in their respective disciplines. The Vaal University of Technology community
congratulates Prof Kholeka Moloi for the outstanding achievement. She emerged as an overall winner and received an
award in the category: Distinguished Women: Social Sciences.
Water Research Commission
Prof. Kholeka Moloi
The Water Research Commission (WRC) hosted a symposium from 25-27 September 2013 at CSIR Convention
Centre in Pretoria which was attended by key government ministers, members of Parliament, key government officials,
CEOs from the private sector and non-government organisations. On the second day of the symposium, the WRC
conferred awards in six categories (branches) which are referred to as the WRC Knowledge Tree. This was to honour
individuals that have made an outstanding contribution in water research.
We are proud to announce that Prof. Ochieng from VUT took the Transformation and Redress Award which is one of
the six branches of the WRC knowledge tree. The award is meant to send two important messages:

That our efforts in addressing transformation and redress have been appreciated.
VUT is fast becoming a force to reckon with in the area of water research within institutions of higher learning
in South Africa.
VUT was the only University of Technology to have received an award in recognition of the cutting-edge water
Prof. Ochieng Aoyi
researchprojects.
National Research Foundation (NRF)

The NRF rating system is a benchmarking system through which individuals that exemplifies the highest standards
of research, as well as those demonstrating strong potential as researchers, are identified by an extensive network of
South African and international peer reviewers.
NRF Rated Researchers in 2013:

Surname
Initials
Title
Rating Category
Surname
Initials
Title
Rating Category
Aoyi
Prof
C3
Ofomaja
AE
Dr
C2
Campbell
RI
Dr
C2
Oldewage-Theron WH
Prof
C3
De Beer
DJ
Prof
C1
Rutto
HL
Dr
Y2
Tengen
TB
Prof
Y2
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NRF-RATED RESEARCHERS
Prof. O. Aoyi
Dr R.I. Campbell
Prof. D.J. de Beer
Dr A.E. Ofomaja
Prof. W.H. OldewageTheron
Dr H.L. Rutto
Prof. T.B. Tengen
Prof. J. Surujlal
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Post-doctoral research fellows

Post-doctoral Research Fellows

2 Article Writing Workshops
In 2013 VUT had 11 post-doctoral research fellows who assist in supporting
Faculty of Management Sciences
staff towards completion of their Masters and Doctoral qualification. Where
Postgraduate Supervision Workshop
Statistical Analysis and data processing workshops
December 2013 in Stellenbosch.
Writing for Publication Workshop
Research Capacity Development Programmes
Supervisor Forum (4)
suitable their roles will include supervising, mentoring, training and coaching.
A group of Post-doctoral research fellows attended the NRF Postdoc Forum 4-6
Research funds were made available for Faculties to arrange Research Capacity
Development Workshops/Programmes according to their various needs. The
following are examples of workshops/programmes arranged within the faculties.
Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences:

Gauteng SACI young chemist and nanotechnology symposium
SA Mathematical Society Symposia
Faculty Research Focus Areas workshop
Analysis of DNA/protein sequence data workshop
Arlequin data analysis program workshop
Programming software training (Matlab, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX )
Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Workshops on Materials Technology Focus Area (includes other faculties)
Seminars/colloquium 13 presentations from the Faculty
Modelling, material and water workshops
Workshop: Operation research, Optimization and Manufacturing systems
Research Methodology Course
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The Research Capacity Development Programmes create opportunities for

staff to support each other. The Research Directorate arranged the following
Research Capacity Development Programmes.

Writing for Publication
Women-in-research
NUFFIC Strengthening Doctoral Supervision
In-house Masters Programme
Mentorship Programme: The Hub and Spokes Model at VUT

Growing the next generation of South African academics at Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
The Hub and Spokes model is a structured mentorship development program which aims to bring mentors who are Research Leaders of Strategic Focus Areas
at VUT into structured mentoring relations with postgraduate students to support the simultaneous growth of the next generation South African at VUT and leapfrog
the development and innovation of the focus areas. The Hub refers to the focus area and Research Leaders or Mentor, while Spokes refers to the postgraduate
students who work under the guidance of the Mentor.
The aims and objectives of the Hub and Spokes Model

1.
To provide focused support to facilitate the growth of the next generation of academics at VUT.
2.
Strengthen the Critical Mass of a Community of researchers at VUT.
3.
To leapfrog the development of strategic research areas.
4.
To provide structured support to ensure increased research outputs from strategic academic focus areas.
5.
To ensure that postgraduate students are involved in publications of accredited peer reviewed research publications.
6.
To support the academic socialisation of mentees through facilitating their involvement in teaching, tutoring and where suitable co-supervision.
Scholarship:
Scholarships are made to strengthen teaching and research interests in the Research Focus Areas.
Doctoral Candidate R150 000-00 per annum;
Masters Candidate R96 000-00 per annum
During the April Graduation 3 Hub and Spokes students graduated with Cum Laude.
Research coaching & mentoring days are scheduled throughout the year to support students on the Hubs and Spokes Model examples include:

Role clarification and expectations
Needs analysis 2013
Leading to accountability Indicators of a successful research coaching and mentoring programme
Crafting and presenting personal research development/action plans (mentees will be provided with time during the session to craft and present their personal
research development plans for 2013)
Feedback on personal GROW plans and actions
Academic writing as an scholarly activity
Writing for publication
The reflective scholar looking inwards, looking outwards
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Reflection and evaluation
Feedback on personal research development/action plans
Time competence and stress management: application for postgraduate success
SANTRUST
VUT in partnership with SANTRUST is offering a VUT-SANTRUST PhD Development Programme. Through this initiative VUT intends to produce reflective academics
that have a broad insight into theories, ideas, methods and practices in research. The aim of the programme is to increase research capacity development and
establish quality research.
During the first quarter of 2013, the second VUT/SANTRUST programme was initiated. Currently 21 staff members are registered on the VUT/SANTRUST cohort 2
programme. Inclusive of the 2011 to 2012 programme, a total of 41 staff members are currently being supported on SANTRUST programmes.
VUT Masters Qualification Support Programme

A VUT Masters Qualification Support Programme has been developed to support staff currently busy with their Masters qualification.
Strengthening Doctoral Supervision

VUT was one of the first institutions who participated in this course funded by Dutch government through the Netherlands organization for international cooperation
in higher education (NUFFIC). The Strengthening doctoral supervision focuses on doctoral supervision and is designed for supervisors who have limited or no
experience of supervising at this level. This innovative course provides the structured support needed by academics as they take on the complex and demanding
role of doctoral supervision. 14 Staff members participated in the course. The facilitators are Dutch and South African.
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Research Achievement and Research Excellence Awards

Faculty Research Awards VUT Excellence Award and VUT Achievement Awardare presented annually. Candidates with the highest number of points in
the Faculty will automatically be nominated for the University Researcher of the Year Award. Faculty awards and awards for the top three researchers
are made in each category annually.
Faculty Research Awards

Research awards are held annually for researchers in the four faculties. The following staff received Faculty Research Awards during 2013 for their
research achievements in 2012:
Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences
Faculty of Management Sciences
Research Achievement
1st
Dr K.O. Okosun
1st
Dr R. Chinomona
Dr F. Mtunzi
Mr J. Maseko
nd
Research Excellence
nd
3rd
Mr T.T. Mareka
Ms O. Omuruyi
1st
Prof. E.D. Dikio
3rd
2nd
Prof. M. Pillay
Research Excellence
1st
Prof. M. Dhurup
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Mr C. Mafini
Research Excellence
3rd
st
nd
nd
Mr F. Niyimbanira
Dr T.B. Tengen
Prof. O. Aoyi
Non-Faculty
Research Excellence
1st
Prof. W.H. Oldewage-Theron
2nd
Dr A.A. Egal
st
Ms A. Laurie
st
Ms A. Sooful
1st
Ms Z.N. Khumalo
2nd
Ms E. Zwane
Research Excellence
1st
Prof. A. Nicolaides
Prof. K.C. Moloi
nd
3rd
Prof. R.J. Gaede
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Annual Researcher of the Year Awards Ceremony

The Annual Researcher of the Year Awards Ceremony was held on 28 November 2013 at the Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club. The following staff members
received research awards for their research achievements in 2012:
1st place, Dr R. Chinomona. Faculty of

Management Sciences
Research Excellence
1st place, Prof M. Dhurup. Faculty of

Management Sciences
Innovation Award Recipients
Mr D. Jacobs
2nd place, Prof A. Nicolaides. Faculty of

HumanSciences
2nd place, Dr K.O. Okosun. Faculty of Applied &

Computer Sciences
3rd place, Dr F. Mtunzi. Faculty of Applied &

Computer Sciences
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Mr R.Sukraj
3rd place, Prof. T.B. Tengen. Faculty of

Engineering & Technology
Research Focus Areas/Institutes/Centres

The following were approved Research Focus Areas/Institutes/Centres in 2013:
Centre/Institutes
Director & Contact Details

Prof Wilna Oldewage-Theron (WH)
Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods
Tel: 016930 5085

Email: wilna@vut.ac.za
Prof. Christo vZ Pienaar (HC)
Centre for Alternative Energy
Tel: 016 950 9381

Email: christop@vut.ac.za
Prof. Ochieng Aoyi
Centre for Renewable Energy and Water
Tel: 016 950 9884

Email: ochienga@vut.ac.za
Focus Areas
Leader & Contact details

Prof. Michael Pillay
Plant molecular genetics/biotechnology
Tel: 016 950 9614

Email: mpillay@vut.ac.za
Prof. Peter Mendonidis
Materials & Minerals Technology
Tel: 016 950 6741

Email: peter@vut.ac.za
Technology Transfer & Innovation
Leader & Contact details

Prof. Deon de Beer
Innovative Product Development and Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Tel: 016930 5013

Email: deond@vut.ac.za and ddebeer@iclix.co.za
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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Massive conference attendance by Chemistry staff and students at the South African Chemical Institute Convention
The Department of Chemistry sent the largest number of delegates in the biannual South African Chemical Institute (SACI) convention that took place in East London
from 16 December 2013. The convention always hosts researchers from all the over the country as well as some international plenary and keynote speakers who
represent all fields of Chemistry, including Physical, Inorganic, Organic, Applied, Industrial, Materials, and Analytical Chemistry as well as Nanotechnology. More than
300 delegates attended the conference 21 were from the Vaal University of Technology (VUT), supported by both the Research Directorate and Faculty of Applied
and Computer Sciences. Staff mostly attended in support of the postgraduate students, except for the oral presentations given by Dr Vusi Pakade, Ms Thokozani Xaba
(DTech student), Dr Wankasi (Postdoctoral), and the invited keynote lecture by Prof. Makwena Moloto.
Other staff members who presented posters include

Dr Fanyana Mthunzi, Mrs Winny Maboya (PhD from
WitsUniversity), MsKgomotso Mtshatsheni (PhD from Wits
University) and Ms Tshifhiwa Matamela (MTech). Students who
proudly gave oral presentations include Ms Dikeledi More (MTech),
Mr Eric Morifi (MTech), Ms Eddwina Muleya (who completed her
DTechrecently), Ms Agnes Pholosi (DTech), Mr Albert Kupeta
(MTech), Mr Osikoya Adeniyi (MTech), and Mrs Charity Dikio
(MTech). Therest were copresenters.
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Three of the delegates, Prof. Naidoo (HOD), Prof.
is an increase in research activity within the
It all began one Sunday morning at her local church
Moloto and Dr Wankasi, also served as chairs of
Department of Chemistry, as can be seen in the
when she saw large pots of food cooking on an
sessions in their areas of specialty. Attendance was
attractive funds from the NRF by two staff members,
outside fire over strange-looking coal cubes. Onica
massive, and researchers as well as staff-students
Dr V. Pakade and Ms T. Xaba. Furthermore, two
was curious to know what they were and where they
appetites to complete their qualifications and, also,
postgraduate students, Mr Bonginkosi Sibokoza
came from. After making a few enquiries she met the
to publish, were most definitely enhanced. Attending
and Ms Mutshidzi Mulelu (who was doing her BTech
women who manufactured this innovativeproduct.
this conference has done a lot to improve the image
degree in 2012), obtained NRF scholarships from
of VUT in research, especially with the quality
online applications.
delivered by staff as well as students through their
They gave Onica a rundown of the manufacturing

process and, astounded by the simple yet effective
presentation topics and results.
From Coal Dust to Gold Dust
production method, her curiosity and interest grew
A few well-established researchers from other
Onica Matsheke, a lecturer in Entrepreneurship in
women better.
institutions came forward to congratulate the
the Logistics Department, Faculty of Management
VUT delegates and recognised the quality of the
Sciences, recently stumbled across a heap of
research delivered by the Department of Chemistry.
burning coals that changed her life and won her first
The Department and the Faculty are hoping that
prize in the Gauteng Innovation Competition.
this will translate into more research activity from
This is her story of how she scooped first prize
awareness of the low-cost, smokeless coal which
from the pit of the coal mines to reach the top of
can burn longer than traditional coal.
more researchers, hence broadening the scope of

research within the Department. There definitely
the goldmines.
even more as she got to know the unemployed
She later partnered with the women and, equipped

with the new product, Onica explored every avenue to
market it as widely as possible. With little resources
at her disposal, Onica went to great lengths to create
Then she read about the Gauteng Innovation

Competition on a website and decided to take
full advantage and enter this brilliant, new yet
ancient concept. She compiled a business plan
and management profile as part of the competitions
prerequisites. In November 2012, after a delegate
from the Gauteng Innovation Hub visited the Vaal
University of Technology (VUT), she entered the
competition. In December of that same year, an
anxious Onica was told she was amongst the top
ten of more than 100 entries. She was sent to Astral
Studios in Johannesburg for a photo shoot and TV
video clip, and on 11 January 2013 she attended the
finals of the competition in Pretoria.
At the awards ceremony, on 15 January 2013,
she was one of the top five finalists for Green
Technology. After much anticipation, the third and
second place winners were announced. Onica was
shattered, but silently held on to the hope that she
could still win.
14 of the 21 VUT delegates who attended the conference in East London
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And so it was announced: Onica Matsheke was
supported all the events and capacity development
and Innovation (TTI), and Mr Jay Irkhede: Director
in first position for Green Technology. Screaming
activities offered at VUT. She consistently attended
Footwear and Leather; Department of Trade and
with elation, she ran up to the podium to receive
all information sharing sessions offered through the
Industry (DTI), South Africa, signed a Memorandum
her trophy.
Higher Degrees Unit, even when these events were
of Understanding between The Vaal University of
primarily targeted for postgraduate students. Thank
Technology (VUT) and the Footwear Development
you, Prof. Moloi, for supporting the development of
Institute of India (FDDI).
I am humbled to have received this prestigious

award, and grateful to have shared this excitement
with the ladies who tirelessly strived towards
a research culture at VUT.
According to Mr Irkhede, VUT has demonstrated
perfecting this humble product from coal dust into
This award is an incredible recognition of your
great potential and indicated willingness in
gold dust, said Onica.
scholarship, your leadership and the support and
partnering with the FDDI to design skills, innovation
encouragement you provided all of us at VUT
and research with the capacity to undertake
we know that all postgraduate students and the
incubation throughout the process. This was made
research community at large are more than proud
possible through the reputation of VUT and our
to be in your presence.
sound track record of being sector-specific and
Thank you for being with us we are committed

to continue providing you with all the necessary
Photo: Ms Onica Matsheke (second from

theright) receives the winners cheque together
with the women who developed the product, and
representatives from the Gauteng Innovation Hub.
Congratulations,
Professor KholekaMoloi
On behalf of Research and Higher Degrees at the
well-resourced to become a partner of choice for the

FDDIs expansion programme in SouthernAfrica.
support needed to grow even stronger into
Some of the areas of collaboration will include
thefuture.
Footwear Design, Footwear Technology, Footwear
Thank you for your scholarship leadership!
Exciting times ahead for

VUT/Indiacollaboration
In November 2011, Prof. Alwyn Louw: Deputy ViceChancellor Academic and Research, Prof. Deon
de Beer: Executive Director Technology Transfer
Retail courses and short skills programmes such

as pattern making. State-of-the-art, cutting-edge
technology transfer between the two institutions will
introduce new technology from all over the world.
A delegation from India arrived at VUTs Science
and Technology Park on 4 February 2013, and will
continue with their plans to develop and focus on
Vaal University of Technology (VUT), we would like

to congratulate, with great pride, Prof. Kholeka Moloi
on her outstanding accomplishment in winning the
2013 Women in Science Award in Social Sciences
and Humanities.
Prof. Kholeka Moloi has an outstanding reputation
as a scholar in Education Leadership and Manage
ment in South Africa as well as abroad. During
her short time at VUT, she has, for example,
demonstrated her scholarly leadership through her
consistent research publications and continuous
supervision of postgraduate students at VUT. We
recognise and acknowledge that Prof. Moloi has
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Sharad Srivastava, an FDDI consultant, delivers his presentation to the conference delegates.
linking skills development in the area of establishing
said Mr Irkhede from the DTI. The week-long
curiosity and the love of learning that could last
training and further education on BTech, Diploma
conference aimed to finalise of the first phase of the
alifetime.
and Certificate level training in the manufacturing
programme and action plans were put into place for
of footwear and accessories such as belts and
the establishing of the regional cluster.
handbags. The VUT Technology Station will

knowledge transfer and innovation technology from
Researcher gets given the opportunity

to travel to Finland
our Indian partners.
Apart from the quality of education and the
also form part of the process in the exchange of
As this is another first for an institution of higher

learning in South Africa, VUT is extremely proud to
be part of a revolution that will address the needs of
the industry on a national level with the introduction
of new technology from all over the world. The DTI
saw VUT as the best value for this sector-specific
programme and we are very grateful that VUT has
experience I would get, there were other things

I considered as I was getting ready to go to
Finland I, for instance, really wondered whether I
would enjoy my living environment. I remember the
first time I arrived there on 6 March: It was 20 C,
Though it was challenging at some points, it was

also exciting. Not only is water an environmental
issue, it is also an economical one, since almost
50% of the products we consume on a daily basis
need water for production. South Africa really needs
a great number of researchers to come up with fresh
ideas that could contribute to the solution for the
lack of access to clean water, and I would strongly
advise my fellow students to study this issue further
after their diploma or BTech qualification.
snow all over and it felt like I forgot to put my socks

on, not to mention boots!
accepted the challenge. We have no doubt that this
However, looking back I realise that the experience
collaboration will contribute towards the economy
I acquired in Finland will remain that of once-in-
of our country and will strengthen economic ties
a-lifetime, and I will always be grateful for that. I
between the two countries, creating sustainability
learned a lot while working with various professors
within the textile industry through this initiative,
and PhD students, and they really sparked my
Left to right: Mr Jaywant Irkhede, Director: Leather and Footwear (DTI); Sharad Srivastava, Consultant
(FDDI); Manu Tentiwal, Executive Director (FDDI); Satyam Srivastava, Consultant (FDDI); Anne Naidu,
Communications Practitioner (VUT); Amit Kumar Sharma, Executive Director (FDDI); Majoj Agrawal,
Assistant Director(FDDI); Glyn Geini, Skills Development (VUT).
Overall, I really enjoyed my stay in Finland, the least

corrupted country in the world, surrounded by lakes
and forests. From the airports and offices, to the
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Ms Kwena enjoying a game of volleyball as extracurricular activities.

food and clothes markets to bank, the service they
provided always put a smile on my face. Apart from
my studies we could also partake in extracurricular
activities, such as volleyball, swimming, fishing and
rafting. There were also plenty of entertainment
activities outdoors during the summer. One of the
things I liked most about the Finnish culture is the
sauna a steam bath for both genders and also
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picking strawberries and blueberries during the

summer months.
Enriching our community
Thank you to the VUT Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Louw,
pillars on which it operates: Teaching and Lear
Prof. Ochieng, Mr Wiseman and the international
ning, Research Development, and Community
office team for making this trip a success. My
Engagement. On 28 August 2013, the team from
thanksgiving is also extended to Prof. Sillanp and
the Faculty of Management Sciences visited Thabo
his team at Lappeenranta University of Technology
Vuyo to help launch a garden project for the school.
in Finland for the facilities they provided me with to
For starters, the Faculty donated garden equipment
meet all my objectives during my visit.
to support the project.
Vaal University of Technology (VUT) has three
The school is faced with various challenges,

including a shortage of educators with technical
skills, shortage of water supply, and very poor
infrastructure. One major challenge is the stigma
against these learners from the community. Thabo
Vuyo is the only school that offers education to
learners with special needs. The number of enrolled
learners has increased to approximately 460 who
are cared for by 28 teachers, 21 service workers,
1 physiotherapist and 3 practitioners for Grade R.
students have been supporting the school driven by

passion for community development, and that the
learners feel appreciated.
Mrs Hope Hlongwane, School Principal, expressed

her gratitude for the unwavering support from VUT
in general. She mentioned how the VUT sports
The initiator of the garden project, Mr Alex
Thabo Vuyo has always been dear to our hearts

and we therefore took a deliberate decision as the
Faculty to focus on the school. This is how we want
to make an impact in the community. We will look at
conducted to see how VUT can best match and cater

for the schools pressing needs. He also explained
that the objective of the project will be to drive
entrepreneurial skills that will motivate learners to
be self-sustainable in the future. The Faculty intends
to visit the school frequently to ensure progress on
intended projects.
other projects as well and see how we can assist,

said Prof. M. Dhurup.
Mthimkhulu, Lecturer: Marketing and Sports

Management, explained that needs analysis will be
Photo: Faculty of Management Science team donates garden equipment to adopted school.
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HIGHER
DEGREESUNIT
From left to right
Ms Mamohale Dimema
Ms Olga Kenke
Ms Beatrice Toti
Vaal University of Technology (VUT) postgraduate studies are academic,

and on admission students should be in possession of junior
qualifications being on NQF level 8 for admission into Masters, and a
qualification on NQF level 9 for admission to a Doctoral programme.
Vaal University of Technology (VUT) postgraduate

studies are academic, and on admission students
should be in possession of junior qualifications
being on NQF level 8 for admission into Masters,
Objectives
Postgraduate development for 2013
The Higher Degrees Unit (HDU) commitment:
The Postgraduate Induction Programme is being
and a qualification on NQF level 9 for admission to

a Doctoral programme. The Masters and Doctoral
candidates, upon completion of their studies,
graduate students.

are required to present academic excellence in a

dissertation or thesis respectively prepared under
the supervision of a Supervisor or Promoter, with
Higher Degrees Committee. As a unit we provide a

support role to the students, faculties, committees,
departments and the exams office.
conducted at faculty level, with the objective to

ensure that all students receive optimal support
in their journey from the initiation until the
Providing a supportive role in strengthening
completion of their postgraduate studies as per the
and improving postgraduate admini

stra
administration process. We conducted an autumn
tionfunction.
school and winter school where students academic
Building positive and supportive relations with

industry-sponsored students.
submissions being before the Faculty Research and

Innovation Committee and final approval done by the
Significantly growing the number of post
writing was refined, and where research methods

and time management were being workshopped.
Building stronger relations with the industry in

order to secure placements in the market for
strong research students.
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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Postgraduate Induction Programme dates 2013
Date
Unit
Presenter
Venue
9 March 2013
Research orientation
Prof. M. Dhurup/Prof. J. Surujlal
Library Building 1st Floor Training Room
Ms K. de Bruyen
Prof. C. Moloi
6 April 2013
20 April 2013
Information search and the use of the

librarydatabases
Literature usage, plagiarism and writing
style/theoretical frameworks and paradigms
4 May 2013
Quantitative/qualitative and mixedmethods
Ms C. Downing
18 May 2013
The design of the research proposal (Part 1)
Prof. M. Dhurup/Prof. J. Surujlal
8 June 2013
The design of the research proposal (Part 2)
Prof. M. Dhurup
Submission and feedback on first draft of
Prof. M. Dhurup/Dr P.A. Joubert/
research proposal
DrC. Chinamona/Mr C. Mafini
10 August 2013
Questionnaire development
Ms A. Oosthuysen
24 August 2013
Basic data analysis
Ms A. Oosthuysen
14 September 2013
Proposal presentation/feedback
20 July 2013
Prof. M. Dhurup/Dr P.A. Joubert/

DrR. Chinamona, Mr C. Mafini
The HDU hosted an information session for Supervisors in 2013 and a follow-up information session was planned towards the end of 2013.
The HDU also hosted information days for postgraduate students in 2013:
The March session covered the following:

Eskom and NRF.
Prof. Ochieng The Importance of postgraduate study.
Prof. Moloi Overcoming the challenges of postgraduate study.
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The August session covered the following:

Library services for postgraduate students.
Writing lab services for postgraduate students.
Prof. Selesho Postgraduate culture.
Higher Degrees Unit and Research Marketing Department at your service.
The HDU also hosted the autumn school for postgraduate students in 2013:
The autumn school programme included:

Group mentoring
The winter school programme included:

Accountability and ethics as the first rule of scholarship.
Practical application of accountability and ethics.
Getting most out of the Supervisor postgraduate student relationship.
Practical application of getting most out of the Supervisor postgraduate student relationship.
Designing and executing a GROW plan for research success.
Registrations
During 2013, the HDU registered 299 students new and old.
Sum of total registrations
2010
2011
2012
2013
Applied and Computer Sciences
63
71
93
90
Engineering and Technology
65
74
63
62
Human Sciences
66
60
67
55
Management Sciences
125
139
99
92
Grand total
319
344
322
299
83
Postgraduate graduates 2013

Faculty
STUDENT
COURSE
TITLE
Applied and
Dippenaar, F.
MTech:
Design of an integrated monitoring and management interface system for Sasol sites for
InformationTechnology
global operations management.
MTech: Biotechnology
Preliminary investigations of certain aspects which make the encroacher plant Seraphim
Computer
Sciences
Hadebe, M.
plumosum so successful in certain parts of South Africa to Germination, pollination and

genetic diversity studies of Seriphium plumosum a grassland encroacher.
Kotoane, A.M.
MTech: Chemistry
Development and optimisation of selective leaching processes for the extraction of calcium
from steel slag in view of sequestering carbon dioxide.
Madlanga, X.
MTech: Chemistry
Title revised from Determination of selected poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in

water sources from Sasolburg municipal area to Development of a method for the
determination of selected poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in water sources from
Sasolburg municipal area.
Mkhumbeni, N.
Development of sequence characterised amplified region (SCAR) markers linked to the B

genome in bananas.
Motlhabatlou, B.
Identification of pathogenic bacteria present in biofilms in a water distribution system

inVanderbijlpark.
Muleya, E
DTech: Chemistry
Characterisation, quantification and assessment of free radical scavenging activity of

selected traditional medicinal plant extracts.
Nokoane, M.P.
The efficiency of three shRNA in silencing the galactose-1- phosphate uridyl

transferasegene.
Selaocoe, M.E.
Molecular genetic diversity of South African sweet potato germplasm.
Shooto, N.D.
MTech: Chemistry
A revised title from Fabrication of nanofibers of thallium, lanthanum and silver

with polymers polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyurethane (PU) and polystyrene (PS) by
electrospinning to Synthesis and fabrication of metal and polymeric nanofibers
byelectrospinning.
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Faculty
STUDENT
COURSE
TITLE
Sibokoza, S.B.
MTech: Chemistry
Synthesis and characterisation of cobalt and copper sulphide nanoparticles with

reproducible stoichiometry using sulphur-containing single-source precursors.
Wahl, R.
Engineering
Apollo, A.O.
andTechnology
MTech:
The study of pocket switched technology incorporated into large scale magnetic
InformationTechnology
levitatingvehicles.
MTech:
Biodegrading and photocatalytic treatment of industrial wastewater.
ChemicalEngineering
Asowata, O.
MTech:
Optimising the output power available for a photovoltaic panel through empirical testing.
ElectricalEngineering
Dube, G.M.
Du Plooy, A.F.
MTech:
The enhancement of sorbent properties using hydrating agents and siliceous materials in
ChemicalEngineering
flued gas desulphurisation.
MTech:
A flight data recorder for radio-controlled model aircraft.
Igberasi, E.
MTech:
Adsorption of Cu(II) ions by polyaniline grafted chitosan beads.
ChemicalEngineering
Kuyula, C.K.
MTech:
Design and development of a 200-W converter for phosphoric acid fuel cells.
Modiba, E.M.
Mokhalodi, K.
MTech:
Biodiesel production and evaluation of heterogeneous catalyst using South African oil-
ChemicalEngineering
producingtrees.
MTech:
Design and development of a universal bi-directional galvanic isolated switch module.
Nzui, P.K.
MTech:
Characterisation and flowability of titanium grade 5 alloy powders.
MechanicalEngineering
Human Sciences
Guyo, V.
Kayamba, W.K.
MTech: Tourism and
Evaluation of a potato-based food product for acceptability, growth and diarrhoeal
Hospitality Management
management in children.
DTech: Fine Art
Trends in Ugandan ceramic technologies with special reference to the Ankole region.
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Faculty
STUDENT
COURSE
TITLE
Makwela, M.J.
MTech: Multimedia
The relationship between creativity and technical proficiency in a new media setting.
Mofokeng, M.J.
Mojakisane, M.M.
MTech: Food
Nutritional status and dietary intake patterns of children aged 713 years old
ServicesManagement
inQwaQwa.
MTech: Tourism and
Determining the market profile of black visitors to resorts in the Vaal region.
Munyai, K.C.
Mwadiwa, R.J.
Nyathela, T.
Zulu, E.
MTech: Tourism and
The relationship between marketing effectiveness and the marketing mix for
guesthouses in the Vaal region.
MTech: Food and
Improving nutritional status through integrating indigenous and modern processed foods
Beverage Management
to pre-school menus in Empangeni.
DTech: Food
Impact of a feeding programme on the nutritional status of pre-school children in Evaton
ServicesManagement
West and Soshanguve.
DTech: Hospitality,
Impact of a nutrition education programme on nutrition knowledge and dietary intake
Tourism and
behaviour on the approach of caregivers to the care for HIV/AIDS orphans in Alexandra.
PRManagement
Management
Ayodeji, O.O.
MTech: Marketing
Sciences
The relationship between fans perceptions of a team sport sponsorship, fan loyalty and
intentions to purchase.
Brits, M.
MTech: Human
Quality management of short courses at South African universities: A comparative study.
Resources Management
Fouche, R.M.
MTech: Cost and
The application of cost accounting methods by the general engineering companies in
Management Accounting
southern Gauteng.
Haribhai-
MTech: Cost and
An investigation of inventory control and valuation in small retail, medium and micro
Pitamber,H.
enterprises within the city of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.
Imuezerua, E.O.
MTech: Cost and
An evaluation of budget allocation and expenditure patterns of Sedibeng District
Municipality on service delivery.
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Faculty
STUDENT
COURSE
Kok, L.
MTech: Human
Employee perceptions of their involvement in decision-making at a university
oftechnology.
MTech: Marketing
Store selection criteria amongst black consumers in the purchase of apparel in Soweto
Mathaba, R.L.
TITLE
and the relationship with store satisfaction and loyalty.

Mokhathi, M.S.
MTech: Human
Job satisfaction amongst nursing staff within a public hospital in southern Gauteng.
Radebe, L.Z.
Rundora, R.
MTech: Cost and
The application of a budgeting process in public secondary schools in Gauteng
South(Vaal).
MTech: Cost and
Evaluating the application of activity-based costing in small manufacturing firms in
Southern Africa.
NRF funding
Postgraduate Forum
The HDU, together with Dr Johnson, has been meeting on a regular basis with the interim committee Postgraduate Forum in 2013, and will continue to maintain
the relationship in 2014.
Proposals approved in 2013

STUDENT
COURSE
TOPIC
SUPERVISOR
CO-SUPERVISOR
Mann, A.
MTech: Hospitality
Determining the hospitality factors that influence customer
Prof. J.E. Kearney
Mrs V. Erasmus
Tourism and
loyalty in a low-cost church conference centre: Implications
PRManagement
for food and beverages services.
MTech: HRM
The influence of teamwork and organisational commitment on
Prof. J. Surujlal
Prof. M. Dhurup
Prof. E.D. Dikio
Prof. A.S. Afolabi
Prof. D. Nicolae
J.F. Janse van Rensburg
Mutamba, K.D.
work performance in a construction company.

Osikoya, A.O.
MTech: Chemistry
Synthesis and characterisation of nitrogen, boron, chloride

and fluorine doped carbon nanotubes.
Dlamini, M.F.
MTech:
Quantifying the impact of power factor correction for medium
PowerEngineering
voltage distribution systems.
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STUDENT
COURSE
TOPIC
SUPERVISOR
CO-SUPERVISOR
Learing, S.K.
MTech:
Molecular characterisation and identification of microbial
Prof. M. Pillay
Dr E.M. Ubomba-Jaswa
Biosciences
communities in pigeon droppings.
DTech: ICT
Developing a conceptual model for the implication of a
Dr J.J.A.C. Smit
Dr P. Conradie
Prof. M. Pillay
Dr S. Motaung,
Lombard, A.
learning management system (LMS) to enhance teaching and

learning at a university of technology.
Ssemakalu, C.C.
DTech: Chemistry
The effect of solar irradiated Vibrio Cholerae on the

immunochemistry of dendritic cells.
Dr E.M. Ubomba-Jaswa,
Dr F. Mtunzi
Chinomona, E.
DTech: HRM
Effects of organisational citizenship behaviour, employee
Prof. M. Dhurup
Dr P.A. Joubert
Dr P.A. Joubert
Prof. M. Dhurup
perceptions or equity and organisational commitment on

employee intentions to stay in Zimbabwe SMEs.
Ntisa, A.A.
DTech: HRM
Job satisfaction, organisational commitment, turnover

intentions, absenteeism and performance of academics
Dr R. Chinomona
within South African universities of technology.

Kupeta, A.J.K.
MTech: Chemistry
Synthesis of a cross-linked pine cone biosorbent and its
Dr A.E. Ofomaja
Prof. E.B. Naidoo
Prof. S.J. Modise
Prof. A.M. Sipamla
Prof. M.J. Moloto
Dr N. Moloto
Dr P. Conradie
Mr V. Paduri
Dr T.B. Tengen
Prof. H. Campbell
Dr Y. van Zyl
Dr P.A. Joubert,
application in industrial wastewater treatment.

Olalekan, S.S.
MTech: Chemistry
Comparative studies of Ti02 supported zeolites and virgin

Ti02 for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes.
More, D.S.
MTech: Chemistry
Synthesis and characterisation of silver and silver selenide

nanoparticles and their incorporation into polymer fibers
using electrospinning technique.
Mota, M.
MTech: ICT
Evaluating the current state of network security in an

academicinstitution.
Benga Ebouele,
MTech: Industrial
Optimising inventory ordering policies in supply chain
B.B.
Engineering
management: A case study on a selected company from the

Vaal region.
Mokhathi, M.S.
MTech: HRM
Job satisfaction amongst nursing staff within a public hospital

in southern Gauteng.
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Dr E. Botha
STUDENT
COURSE
TOPIC
SUPERVISOR
Mgiba, S.
MTech: HRM
Job satisfaction and the intention to quit by employees in a
Dr P.A. Joubert
CO-SUPERVISOR
steel manufacturing company in Gauteng.

Madau, D.N.
MTech: HRM
A relationship between employee and talent management.
Prof. B. Grobler
Dr P.A. Joubert
Van Eck, R.
DTech: ICT
The use of a creative pedagogy to improve the learner-content
Dr P. Conradie
Dr J. Smit
Prof. E.B. Naidoo
Mr G. Gericke
Prof. M. Dhurup
Prof. J. Surujlal
Dr R. Chinomona
Prof. M. Dhurup
Dr P.A. Joubert
C.J. van Rensburg
Mr J.B. Dubihlela
Dr P.J. van Schalkwyk
Dr D. Pooe
Dr R. Chinomona
Dr A.D. v.d. Merwe
Dr P.A. Joubert
Dr P.A. Joubert
Mr A.A. Ntisa
Prof. E.G. Dicks
Prof. J.E. Kearney
Prof. E.G. Dicks
Prof. J.E. Kearney
relation in tertiary ICT education in South Africa.

Pule, K.M.
MTech: Chemistry
Development of specific targets for organics in the

cycle water power plant and its impact on acid cation
conductivity(KHI).
Muposhi, A.
DTech: Marketing
Green consumer buying behaviour: Antecedents, selection

attributes of GenerationsY consumers and the relationship
with future behavioural intentions.
Omoruyi, O.
DTech: Logistics
The influence of supply chain networks, flexibility and

integration on small and medium enterprises performance in
the southern Gauteng region.
Msibi, W.N.
MTech: HRM
Job satisfaction and intention to quit of employees on nongovernmental organisations in Swaziland.
Chauke, X.D.
Seate, B.M.
Oellermann, S.
Peete, M.B.
Tjabane, M.L.R.
Lekota, R.B.E.
MTech: Marketing
Online shopping satisfaction, loyalty and repurchase
and Sport
intentions of Generation X consumers in southern Gauteng.
MTech:
Developing a competency framework for the broad-based
HumanResources
black economic verification agencies.
MTech:
The effectiveness of a blended learning approach in teaching
HumanResources
management subjects at a university of technology in South Africa.
MTech:
Employee job satisfaction, organisational commitment and
HumanResources
intention to stay at an international hotel in Lesotho.
MTech: Hospitality
Evaluating the effectiveness of hygiene and safety training
Tourism and
programme for food service employees in accommodation
PRManagement
establishments in the Vaal region.
MTech: Hospitality
Customer satisfaction and quality of service in food service
Tourism and
units at selected tertiary institutions in the Vaal region.
PRManagement
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STUDENT
COURSE
TOPIC
SUPERVISOR
CO-SUPERVISOR
Phafane, M.D.
MTech: Visual Arts
Collaborative practice and mobile studio portraiture as
Prof. A.T. Goniwe
Ms A. Laurie
and Design
alternative discourses to Afro-pessimism in photography.
MTech: Visual Arts
Self-reflections: Exploring auto-ethnography and
and Design
transculturation in a body of ceramic artefacts.
MTech: Visual Arts
Commemorative portraiture: The artistic representation of black
and Design
women from the Vaal region in key positions.
MTech: Visual Arts
A visual exploration of humanness of the people of Sofaya
and Design
through painting.
MTech: ICT
The use of web-based architecture as a means to enhance
Moche, T.
Matoba, M.P.
Senong, K.
Reid, R.
Prof. A.T. Goniwe
Prof. A.T. Goniwe
Prof. A.T. Goniwe
Dr P. Conradie
R. van Eck
learner growth in South African universities.

Matli, W.
MTech: ICT
The use of messaging services applications as an educational
Dr P. Conradie
support tool in tertiary education institutions.

Kwuimi, R.
MTech: ICT
Analysis and application of semantic web mechanisms for
Dr J.V. Fonou Dombeu
storing and querying ontologies.

Chiloane, H.M.
MTech: Chemistry
The film deposition of metal sulfide and metal oxide layers with
Prof. M.J. Moloto
Dr N. Moloto
Prof. S.J. Modise
Dr E.D. Dikio
Dr R. Chinomona
Dr D. Pooe
Dr C.J. Grobler
Dr P.J. Lebea
Dr C.J. Grobler
Dr P.J. Lebea
Prof. T. Padayachee
Mr P. Reddy
and without polymer intercalation by using a chemical bath

deposition technique.
Morifi, E.L.
MTech: Chemistry
Sunlight-induced photocatalytic degradation of endocrine

disrupting chemicals by silver doped titanium.
Progress, H.
DTech: Logistics
The influence of supply chain practice on supply chain

e-collaboration, strategic information sharing, supply chain
competence and supply chain performance in South Africa.
Tagne Wambo, J.R.
Domo, D.
MTech:
Establishing the correlation between R353Q polymorphism and
Biosciences
homeostatic markers in a black elderly community.
MTech:
Correlation between angiotensinogen M235T genetic
Biosciences
polymorphism, angiotensin enzymes and hypertension

amongst the black elderly in Sharpeville.
Motloi, T.S.
MTech:
Enzymatic extraction of essential oils from avocado
Biosciences
(Perseaspp.).
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STUDENT
COURSE
TOPIC
SUPERVISOR
Kwuimi, R.
MTech: ICT
Analysis and application of semantic web mechanisms for
Dr J.V. FonouDombeu
CO-SUPERVISOR
storing and querying ontologies.

Matoba, M.P.
Pete, K.Y.
Baonhe Sob, P.
MTech:
Commemorative portraiture: The artistic representation of black
HumanResources
women from the Vaal region in key positions.
MTech: Chemical
Photocatalytic degradation of dyes and pesticides in the
Engineering
presence of ions.
MTech: Mechanical
Modelling strain rate sensitive nanomaterials mechanical
Engineering
properties: The effects of varying definitions.
Prof .A.T. Goniwe
Prof. A. Ochieng
Prof. M. Onyango
Dr T.B. Tengen
Prof. A.A. Alugongo
HDU 2014 plan

Attend NRF exhibitions to recruit Masters and Doctoral students in March.
Interaction and engagement with the industry on funding and work opportunities, as well as for research exposure.
Information session with old and new students and conduct road shows.
A winter school during the half year holidays and a postgraduate Lekhotla, that is where students will interact with each other, share experiences and get the
opportunity to network.
In October, we are planning on hosting a postgraduate seminar, where postgraduate students will be given an opportunity to present their accomplishments.
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Dr Bernadette Johnson
Executive Director: Research
Email: bernadette@vut.ac.za
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Senior Administrator: Research
T: 016-950 9531
Email: zeldavw@vut.ac.za
Ms Chantelle Sonnekus
Research Development Officer
Email: son@vut.ac.za
Ms Monica Sanders
Administrator: Post Doctoral
Research Fellowships
Email: monicas@vut.ac.za
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Research Administrator
Email: musondak@vut.ac.za
Higher Degrees
Ms Mamohale Dimema
Coordinator: Higher Degrees Unit
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Research Administrator
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Higher Degrees Administrator
Email: beatricet@vut.ac.za
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Marketing and Information Officer
Email: prajeshb@vut.ac.za
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Postgraduate Facilitator:
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Head: Iscor Innovation Centre
Email: jhj@vut.ac.za /
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Head: Enterprise DevelopmentUnit
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Manager: Technology Station
Email: jacol@vut.ac.za
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Administrator: TTI
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ANNUAL RESEARCH REPORT

Faculty of Human Sciences

Prof. M.J. Moloto

Faculty of Applied and

Produced by SUN MeDIA MeTRO

From the Executive Dean:

From the Deputy Vice-Chancellor:

Non-Faculty Research Outputs ..................... 51

From the Executive Director:

From the Centre of

Prof. I.N. Moutlana

MESSAGE FROM THE

Our research focuses on deepening our understanding of underlying

It is my honour and privilege to present to you the

Our research focuses on deepening our under

business models that support local, regional and

latest publication on new and innovative knowledge

standing of underlying phenomena and social

our students and academics have been engaging

conditions so as to generate novel, viable, scalable

with during the past year. The growth of our research

and sustainable solutions to challenges experienced

outputs is a direct result of various initiatives and

in the industry and society. The Universitys approach

interventions that were introduced in the past few

toward research is multi- and inter-disciplinary.

I would like to congratulate and thank all those who

years to shore up and sustain a culture of research

It enables our postgraduates and academics to

have tirelessly contributed to the work reflected in

within the Vaal University of Technology (VUT).

harvest knowledge and technology platforms

These include local and international university

gained across the four faculties of Engineering

collaborations on one hand, and government,

and Technology, Applied and Computer Sciences,

community and industry partnerships to address

Human Sciences and ManagementSciences.

societal challenges on the other.

Transfer and Innovation, the faculties, industry and

quadrupled from 19.34 units in 2008 to 82.38 in

community has resulted in the establishment of a

2012. The top ten national priorities of government

Science and Technology Park (STP) in Sebokeng.

form part of the inputs that determine our research

The park houses the Southern Gauteng Innovation

agenda, such as food security, nutrition, health,

Forum, the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct,

alternative energy sources, water rehabilitation,

Centres of Excellence, and Training Centres for skills

development. The STP operates on economic and

of key research programmes and projects.

The nexus between the Directorate for Technology

The Universitys accredited research outputs have

In the pages that follow, we highlight the achievements

advanced manufacturing, and nanotechnology.

Prof. H.A. Louw

DEPUTY VICECHANCELLOR: ACADEMIC

MESSAGE FROM THE

Universities should serve the teaching and learning agenda.

orientation and its foundation as a New Generation

To ensure relevance and the optimisation of capacity,

Prof. Alwyn Louw