Postgraduate Students

 

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This page lists postgraduate research output for all Masters (both full and mini dissertations) and PhD students since 2016. Please visit the University of Pretoria online repository for a comprehensive list of publications, mini dissertations, dissertations, and theses. 


2024

Doctorate
Chia, E.L.
Thesis The human dimension of restoring degraded forests and lands: Case of Cameroon 
Degree PhD (Environmental and Society)
Supervisor Nsubuga, F.W.N.
Co-supervisor Chriwa, W.P.
Loubser, M.J.
Thesis Rock weathering and ultrasonic pulse velocity: an analysis using South African cemeteries as time-series laboratories
Degree PhD (Geography)
Supervisor Bumby, A.J.
Co-supervisor Sumner, P.D. (University of Fort Hare)
McBride, C.M.
Thesis Historical and future changes in climate records and extremes in South Africa
Degree PhD (Geography)
Supervisor Kruger, A.C.
Co-supervisor Dyson, L.L.
Shamaoma, H.
Thesis Exploring the potential of using unmanned aerial system imageries in managing the Miombo woodlands of Zambia
Degree PhD (Environmental Management)
Supervisor Ramoelo, A.
Co-supervisor Chriwa, W.P.
Co-supervisor Syampungani, S.
Siebritz, L-A.
Thesis Proposal for a South African spatial data infrastructure (SASDI) stakeholder collaboration framework, informed by the case of geospatial data for the municipal land use application process 
Degree PhD (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Serena, S.M.
Masters
de Kock., N.A.
Dissertation Automating exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA) for vector and raster data: development and evaluation of the autoESDA Python library 
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Rautenbach, V-J.
Co-supervisor Fabris-Rotelli, I.
Nxumalo, M.P.
Dissertation Analysis of tropical temperate trough-induced rainfall onset and the impact on maize yield over the Maize Triangle in South Africa 
Degree MSc (Environmental Management)
Supervisor Ndarana, T.
Silwana, W.  
Dissertation Developing a Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus-based approach for sustainable climate change adaptation interventions: a case study of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa 
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Ramoelo, A.
Co-supervisor Tsele, P.L.
Co-supervisor Mantlana, K.B. (CSIR)
Co-supervisor Mokotedi, M.E.O. (CSIR)
Schmidhuber, B.E.
Dissertation Phytoremediation potential and growth response of pasture species used in the revegetation of coal mine substrates 
Degree MSc  (Environmental Management)
Supervisor Truter, W.F..
Smit, M.
Dissertation Improved trail usability and information accessibility for the nature reserves of Tshwane – a geoinformation science approach
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Hansen, C.D.
Theron, K.R.  
Dissertation Finding the safest paths in Khayelitsha township, Western Cape province, South Africa 
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Breetzke, G.D.

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2023

Doctorate
Nickola, M.
Thesis: Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) antenna parameters and local ties for improved reference frames
Degree PhD (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Combrinck, W.L.
Co-supervisor de Witt, A (Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory)
Van der Merwe, B.J
Thesis Classifying barchan outlines into morphological classes using convolutional neural networks: a proof of concept
Degree PhD (Geography)
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Masters
Blomsterberg-Reyneke, S.E.
Dissertation The relationship between wildlife and livestock associated with aardvark (Orycteropus afer) burrows in pasturelands
Degree MSc (Environmental Management) coursework
Supervisor Haussmann, N.S.
Co-supervisor le Roux, P.C.
Netherlands, J.I.
Dissertation Variation in aardvark (Orycteropus afer) burrow use between natural and agricultural sites in the Bronkhorstspruit-Middelburg region, South Africa
Degree MSc (Environmental Ecology) coursework
Supervisor Haussmann, N.S.
Co-supervisor Bastos, A.D.S.
Ngebe, S.
Dissertation Assessment of seasonal variations of teal carbon in palustrine wetlands of the Grassland Biome: A case study of Chrissiesmeer, Mpumalanga Lakes District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Degree MSc Geoinformatics
Supervisor van Deventer, H. 
Co-supervisor Naidoo, L. & Tsele, P. 
 
Rachamose, M.I.
Dissertation The effect of fire disturbances on woody plant encroachment at Loskop Farm, South Africa
Degree MSc (Environmental Management)
Supervisor Ramoelo, A.
Co-supervisor Tsele, P.
Savy, J.D.
Dissertation Using free resources for the creation of digital elevation and geographic data: the case study of Rodrigues Island
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Hansen, C.D.
Co-supervisor Munghemezulu, C.
Smith, L.
Dissertation Turbulence forecasting over South Africa using diagnostics from the convective scale ensemble prediction system of the Unified Model: a pilot study
Degree MSc (Meteorology)
Supervisor Dyson, L.L.

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2022

Doctorate
Effossou, K.A.
Thesis Land acquisition for agribusiness development in South Comé region, Cote d'Ivoire
Degree PhD (Environmental Management)
Supervisor Cho, M.A.
Co-supervisor Ramoelo, A.
Groenewald, G.
Thesis Towards a standardised approach in cross-national spatial crime research: A case study analysis
Degree PhD (Geography)
Supervisor Breetzke, G.
Hlela, S.B.P.
Thesis Towards understanding geographic information competencies: The case of decision-making in environmental impact assessments in South Africa
Degree PhD (Geography)
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Co-supervisor Cooper, A.
Mashaba-Munghemezulu, Z.O.
Thesis The utility of Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 remote sensing products for monitoring smallholder maize farms in support of the Sustainable Development Goals
Degree PhD (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Chirima, J.G.
Masters
Liesker, C.G.
Dissertation Characteristics of warm season supercell thunderstorms over the Gauteng and Mpumalanga Provinces of South Africa
Degree MSc (Meteorology)
Supervisor Dyson, L.L.
Co-supervisor Becker, E.H. (Centre for Climate Research Singapore, Singapore)
Mahamba, N.
Dissertation Developing a hydropower atlas for South Africa.
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Hansen, C.D.
Maina, B.A.J.
Dissertation Assessing an exploratory digital environment for learning about southern African precolonial urbanism in space and time: a case study for Seoke, the capital of the Bangwaketse
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Co-supervisor Rautenbach, V-J.
Mapuru, M.J.
Dissertation Understanding the two-way interactions between aardvark (Orycteropus afer) burrowing and the surrounding landscape characteristics at Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa
Degree MSc (Geography)
Supervisor Haussmann, N.S.
Co-supervisor Hansen, C.D.
Mdleleni, A.
Dissertation Perceptions about the value of addresses and address data in South Africa
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Co-supervisor Rautenbach, V-J.
Nevhufumba, L.N.
Dissertation The impact of land use management and biodiversity conservation within and adjacent to the Magalies Ridge in Mamelodi, Tshwane District, South Africa
Degree MSc (Environment and Society)
Supervisor Archer, E.R.M.
Co-supervisor Chirwa, W.P.
Sadiki, M.M.
Dissertation Predicting mire distribution using species distribution models (SDMs) and GISc: a case study of the Prince Edward Islands (PEIs)
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Hansen, C.D.
Co-supervisor Greve, M.

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2021

Doctorate
Ankabi, R.T.
Thesis Understanding the dynamics and coping mechanisms as deployed by maize producers in the context of a changing climate: The Vaal River catchment as a case study
Degree PhD (Environment and Society)
Supervisor Davis. N.
Co-supervisor Ndarana, T.
Barnes, M.A.
Thesis The dynamics of cut-off lows and their vertical extension to the surface.
Degree PhD (Meteorology)
Supervisor Ndarana, T.
Co-supervisor Landman, W.
de Lange, A.
Thesis Influence of relevant meteorological parameters on pollution dispersion and air quality in South African pollution priority areas
Degree PhD (Meteorology)
Supervisor Dyson, L.L.
Co-supervisor Garland, R.
Du Preez, D.J.
Thesis Changes in surface solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation related to changes in atmospheric conditions over South Africa
Degree PhD (Meteorology)
Supervisor Wright, C.
Co-supervisor Bencherif, H.
Main, R.S.
Thesis Investigations into the estimation of deciduous Savanna woody structural variables using multi-temporal C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery
Degree PhD (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Mathieu, R.
Co-supervisor Wessels, K.
Makhubu, F.
Thesis The resolution of inter-sphere conflict on governance for sustainable potable water in Limpopo, South Africa
Degree PhD (Environmental Management)
Supervisor Ferguson, J.W.H
Co-supervisor Bourblanc, M.
Ngoza, T.
Thesis Heat extremes and impacts on mortality in South Africa: Towards the development of a heat health early warning system
Degree PhD (Geography)
Supervisor Wright, C.
Co-supervisor Gebreslasie, M.
Olabanji, M.F.
Thesis Climate change implications on water availability and crop production: Exploring adaptation strategies in the Olifants River Basin, South Africa
Degree PhD (Environment and Society)
Supervisor Ndarana, T.
Co-supervisor Davis, N.
Ssentongo, A.A.
Thesis Modelling and assessing the impact of change in forest cover on water resources provision in rural Uganda
Degree PhD (Environment and Society)
Supervisor Nsubuga, F.N.W.
Co-supervisor Darkey, D.
Masters
Boihang, L.M.
Dissertation Historical gully erosion growth in the Lower Thina Catchment, Eastern Cape
Degree MSc (Environmental Management)
Supervisor Hansen, C.D.
de Beer, A.
Dissertation Review and verification study of atmospheric visibility reduction during fog and mist
Degree MSc (Meteorology)
Supervisor Landman, W.
Co-supervisor Landman, S.
Engelbrecht, E.H.
Dissertation The Impact of High-Resolution Soil Moisture States on Short-Term Numerical Weather Prediction of Convective Initiation over South Africa
Degree MSc (Meteorology)
Supervisor Landman, W.
Co-supervisor Landman, S.
Green, C.L.
Dissertation Managing, organising and sharing fine-grained data in the spatial design disciplines – An evaluation of a GeoNode prototype
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Rautenbach, V-J.
Co-supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Malherbe, M.
Dissertation The effects of roads on medium to large mammals in the Kruger National Park, South Africa
Degree MSc (Environmental Ecology) Coursework
Supervisor Haussmann, N.S.
Mapendere, C.
Dissertation Ecology of wild and domestic suids in relation to the epidemiology of African swine fever in northern KwaZulu-Natal
Degree MSc (Environmental Ecology)
Supervisor Ferguson, J.W.H.
Co-supervisor Etter, E.
Co-supervisor Jori, F.
Motswenyane, M.S.
Dissertation Exploring custodianship roles and responsibilities for cadastral data in the context of the South African Spatial Data Infrastructure
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Co-supervisor Cooper, A.
Naidoo, Y.
Dissertation Addresses in informal settlements of South Africa: an evaluation of alternatives to conventional addressing
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Co-supervisor Rautenbach, V-J.
Pijper, L.
Dissertation The role of neighbourhood environments on promoting resilience to crime in informal settlements: A study of Khayelitsha, South Africa
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Breetzke, G.
Taylor, L.
Dissertation Arthropod species of the Mariepskop Summit, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa : Affinities with Afromontane Natal Drakensberg fynbos and Cape fynbos
Degree MSc (Environmental Ecology) Coursework
Supervisor Jacobs, D.H.
Co-supervisor Ferguson, J.W.H.
Co-supervisor Dippenaar, A.

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2020

Doctorate
Albers, P.
Thesis Environmental influences on the effectiveness of the measles booster vaccine among 18-month-old children in a rural community of Limpopo province, South Africa
Degree PhD
Supervisor Wright, C.
Buthelezi, S.
Thesis The risk of exposure to indoor air pollution in low income settlements in Durban, South Africa
Degree PhD
Supervisor Wright, C.
Henrico, S.
Thesis Understanding the acceptance and use of open source geospatial software – The case of QGIS in South Africa
Degree PhD
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Marumbwa, F.M.
Thesis Drought impact assessment in Southern African biomes
Degree PhD (Environment and Society)
Supervisor Cho, M.
Co-supervisor Chirwa, P.W.
Munthali, M.
Thesis Analysis of land use and land cover dynamics and its implications on natural resources in Dedza District, Malawi
Degree PhD
Supervisor Davis, N.
Co-supervisor Aderogba, M.A.
Co-supervisor Botai, J.
Tshehla, C.
Thesis Determination of heavy metal composition of particulate matter in a typical chrome and platinum mine area in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Degree PhD (Air Quality Management)
Supervisor Wright, C.
Co-supervisor Djolov, G.
Weyer, V.D.
Thesis Surface-strip coal mine rehabilitation risk assessment: the development of an integrated rehabilitation risk assessment model for use in South Africa and Australia
Degree PhD
Supervisor Truter, W.F.
Co-supervisor Mulligan, D.
Co-supervisor Tomothy, C.
Masters
Barasa, B.
Dissertation Evaluation of satellite laser ranging errors associated with pressure sensor height offsets
Degree MSc
Supervisor Combrinck, L.
Co-supervisor Botai, J.
Booi, L.
Dissertation Examining the spatial association between tuberculosis and alcohol availability in Mamelodi, Tshwane
Degree MSc
Supervisor Breetzke, G.
Coetzer, R.H.
Dissertation Assessing the correlation between Malaria case mortality rates and specific socioeconomic factors
Degree MSc
Supervisor Adeola, A.
Cullen, S.
Dissertation Optical remote sensing techniques for estimating forageable pasture biomass in semi-arid areas in the Northern Cape
Degree MSc
Supervisor Botai, J.
De Jongh, A.
Dissertation The Smart City level of the City of Tshwane compared to the European city standard, and its contribution towards the city’s environmental sustainability
Degree MSc
Supervisor Archer, E.
Co-supervisor Coetzee, J.
De Villiers, C.
Dissertation Mapping invasive alien plant species using remote sensing: a case study of Prosopis glandulosa in Prieska, Northern Cape, South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Munghemezulu, C.
Co-supervisor Tsele, P.
Dube, L.
Dissertation Drivers of farmer-African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) conflict in the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Nsubuga, F.W.
Co-supervisor Parker, D.
Kemp, N.
Dissertation Development of a robbery prediction model for the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Degree MSc
Supervisor Breetzke, G.
Co-supervisor Cooper, A.
Kruger, C.
Dissertation Composition and stand dynamics of Karee (Searsia lancea (L.f.) F.A. Barkley) clusters in the Central Bushveld, Marikana-Brits area, North West Province
Degree MSc
Supervisor Geldenhuys, C.
le Roux, J.P.
Dissertation The hydrogeomorphic distribution of the wetlands in Swaziland and their prediction
Degree MSc
Supervisor Beckedahl, H.R.
Co-supervisor Sumner, P.D.
Co-supervisor Grundling, A.T.
Ludick, C.J.
Dissertation Disaggregating employment data to building level : a multi-objective optimisation approach
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Rautenbach, V-J.
Co-supervisor van Heerden, Q.
Mzoboshe, S.
Dissertation Utilization of Indigenous Trees and Its Impact on Species Diversity in Soto, Eastern Cape
Degree MSc
Supervisor Madakadza, I.C.
Nienaber, W.
Dissertation Integrating Heritage Resources Management and Environmental Management processes and practice in accordance with South African legislation and international standards
Degree MSc
Supervisor Snijman, P.J.
Nkhabu, M.F.
Dissertation The role of local government in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals : A case of Tshwane Municipality
Degree MA (Environment and Society) Coursework
Supervisor Darkey, D.
Pillay, D.
Dissertation Investigating the costs and impacts of water leakages in the Midrand region through implementation of the economic model for leakage management
Degree MSc (Environment and Society)
Supervisor Nsubuga, F.W.
Schutte, F.
Dissertation The seasonality of crime on the Cape Flats of South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Breetzke, G.
Tlhatlha, P.V.
Dissertation Renewable energy strategies for alleviating energy poverty in informal settlements: a case study of Diepsloot South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Nsubuga, F.W.
Tshivhase, N.S.
Dissertation Assessment of river health using in Situ Water Quality Parameters and Miniass protocol in the Marico and Crocodile Rivers, North West Province, South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Cilliers, G.J.

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2019

Doctorate
Adeola, O.M.
Thesis The use of satellite-derived data and neural-network analysis to examine variation in maize yield under changing climate
Degree PhD (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Darkey, D.
Co-supervisor Hassen, A.
Co-supervisor Botai, J.
Co-supervisor Tesfamariam, E.H.
Aliyu, Y.A.
Thesis A multi-technique appraisal of city-scale atmospheric pollution in Nigeria
Degree PhD (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Botai, J.
Malahlela, O.E.
Thesis Remote sensing of environmental variables for mapping malaria distribution: the case of Vhembe District Municipality South Africa
Degree PhD (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Olwoch, J.
Co-supervisor Adjorlolo, C. (NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency)
Smit, D.W.J.
Thesis A historical overview of protected area management plans in South Africa
Degree PhD
Supervisor van Aardt, I.
Co-supervisor Hendriks, H.
Tsele, P.
Thesis Towards development of a thermal monitoring system and analysis of meteorological parameters for the HartRAO lunar laser ranging telescope
Degree PhD (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Combrinck, W.L.
Masters
Debe, X.A.
Dissertation Integrated assessment of the environmental impacts of the KwaZulu Natal electrification programme: a case study of Ndumo Gezina 132/22kV multi-circuit power line
Degree MSc
Supervisor Darkey, D.
Erasmus, M.
Dissertation Formation and Development of Tropical Temperate Troughs across Southern Africa as Simulated by a State-of-the-art Coupled Model
Degree MSc
Supervisor Landman, W.
Co-supervisor Engelbrecht, C.
Esterhuizen, J.
Dissertation Coastline dynamics at Thukela Mouth and the Amatigulu and Umlalazi river estuary areas KwaZulu-Natal
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Sumner, P.D.
Foster, I.B.
Dissertation Understanding farmer knowledge, perceptions and management of burrowing mammals: a study from the Ottosdal region in South Africa
Degree MA (Environment and Society)
Supervisor Haussmann, N.S.
Hattingh, T.
Dissertation The role of an emerging wetland system in nutrient assimilation
Degree MSc
Supervisor Claasen, M.
Co-supervisor Hill, L.
Mgushelo, A.
Dissertation Land acquisition and the growth of informal settlements in Mamelodi, City of Tshwane, 1994-2014
Degree MA (Geography)
Supervisor Darkey, D.
Mahlaule, L.
Dissertation Knowledge and perception of the Impacts of Climate Change in Naledi Local Municipality, North West, South Africa
Degree MA
Supervisor Nsubuga, F.W.
Makhubele, L.
Dissertation Desirable benefit-sharing mechanisms in forestry-based land restitution projects in Livubu and Tzaneen communities in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Chirwa, P.
Manake, A.
Dissertation Evaluating the effectiveness of SO14001 - Environmental Management System (EMS) in improving key environmental performance indicators of ESKOM distribution: A case study of Mpumalanga operating unit
Degree MSc
Supervisor van Aardt, I.
Schutte, C.
Dissertation Predictive modelling of Namibian fairy circles and their co-occurrence with Euphorbia species using Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Degree MSc
Supervisor Breetzke, G.
Tlhatlha, P.V.
Dissertation Renewable energy strategies for alleviating energy poverty in informal settlements: a case study of diepsloot - South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Nsubuga, F.W.
van Eeden, J.A.
Dissertation Long term salinity changes in the Crocodile River Catchment upstream of the Hartebeespoort Dam
Degree MSc
Supervisor van Niekerk, H.
Webster, E.M.
Dissertation A synoptic climatology of Continental Tropical Low pressure systems over southern Africa and their contribution to rainfall over South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Dyson, L.L.
Zwane, N.N.
Dissertation Investigating the influence of present and projected climate on the livelihood of small-scale farmers in the uThungulu District Municipality, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Degree MSc (Meteorology)
Supervisor Botai, O.J.
Co-supervisor Madakadze, I.C.

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2018

Doctorate
Munghemezulu, C.
Thesis Development of an Integrated Timing System for the HartRAO Lunar Laser Ranging Station
Degree PhD
Supervisor Combrinck, L.
Co-supervisor Botai, J.
Masters
Debe, A.A.
Dissertation Environmental impacts integrated assessment of KwaZulu-Natal Electrification Programme: A case study of Ndumo Gezisa 132/22kV multi-circuit power line KwaZulu-Natal, Debe
Degree MSc
Supervisor Darkey, D.
De Beer, J.
Dissertation Competing Values in the Integrated Environmental Management Process ~ Understanding the Dynamics Between Evidence Versus Value-Based Decision-Making
Degree MA
Supervisor Davis, N.
Du Plooy, N.
Dissertation Analysing the influence of TNT on Southern African trees grass and shrubs using in-situ hyperspectral data
Degree MSc
Supervisor Schmitz, P.
Galloway, T.L.
Dissertation Gravel road and mammal path impacts on above- and belowground vegetation characteristics in an urban grassland nature reserve
Degree MSc
Supervisor Haussmann, N.S.
Co-supervisor le Roux, P.
v, M.
Dissertation Blocking gap flow and mountain wave interaction along the coastal escarpment of South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Dyson, L.L.
Hattingh, R.
Dissertation Framework to guide mine-related land use planning towards optimisation of the coal mining rehabilitated landscape
Degree MSc
Supervisor Truter, W.F.
Johnston, M.P.
Dissertation Understanding environmental injustice: the case of Imizamo Yethu and the poverty-population-environment nexus
Degree MA
Supervisor Darkey, D.
Kuse, M.
Dissertation Trends in soil erosion and land use in the Upper Tugela catchment
Degree MSc
Supervisor Sumner, P.D.
Co-supervisor Loubser, M.J.
Mafanya, M.
Dissertation Framework for semi-automated object-based image classification of invasive alien plant species in South Africa: Harrisia pomanensis as a case study
Degree MSc
Supervisor Tsele, P.
Co-supervisor Botai, J.
Mashiane, K.
Dissertation Interactive effects of disturbances on soil and vegetation characteristics: A study of Rietvlei Nature Reserve and the Eastern Cape
Degree MSc
Supervisor Haussmann, N.S.
Co-supervisor le Roux, P.
Mbwia, L.N.
Dissertation Analysis of land cover changes of the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory environment over five decades
Degree MSc
Supervisor Combrinck, W.L.
Co-supervisor Botai, J.O.
Nyirenda, H.
Dissertation Vegetation characterisation, termite diversity and soil condition in natural forest and agroecosystems in Salima District, Malawi
Degree MSc
Supervisor Nsubuga, F.W.
Phaduli, E.
Dissertation Drought characterization in South Africa under changing climate
Degree MSc
Supervisor Botai, J.O.
Co-supervisor Djolov, G.D.
Terblanche, A.A.
Dissertation Impacts of new buildings on urban liveability: a socio-economic study on Pretoria South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Darkey, D.

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Dissertation Modelling land use and land cover change in the Western Cape Province
Degree MSc
Supervisor Cooper, A.K.
Co-supervisor Mans, G.G.
Van Heerden, R.
Dissertation River discharge dynamics climate and land-use change: the Amatikulu and Nyoni rivers KwaZulu-Natal South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Sumner, P.D.
Co-supervisor Loubser, M.J.

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2017

Doctorate
Henrico, I.
Thesis Geometric accuracy improvement of VHR satellite imagery during orthorectification with the use of ground control points
Degree PhD
Supervisor Combrinck, L.
Isioye, O.A.
Thesis An Investigation of Ground-Based GNSS Atmospheric Remote Sensing Techniques for Weather and Climate Monitoring in Nigeria.
Degree PhD
Supervisor Combrinck, L.
Co-supervisor Botai, J.O.
Naidoo, L.
Thesis Quantifying the structure of the woody element in Savannahs using integrated optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) approach: a stepping stone towards country wide monitoring in South Africa
Degree PhD
Supervisor Mathieu, R.
Co-supervisor Wessels, K.J.
Pretorius, J.
Thesis A Work System Theory Approach to the Study of Knowledge Integration: the University of Pretoria
Degree DPhil
Supervisor De Villiers, C.
Co-supervisor Horn, A.C.
Rautenbach, V-J.
Thesis The use of 3D geovisualisations for urban design: the case of informal settlement upgrading in South Africa
Degree PhD
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Co-supervisor Çöltekin, A.
Masters
Bevis, Y.
Dissertation Exploring the usability and suitability of different techniques for visualising uncertainty in 3D maps for regional level wind farm planning
Degree MSc
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Co-supervisor Rauntenbach, V-J.
Burgess, M.
Dissertation Evaluation of Fire Danger and Fire Potential Indices for South Africa: case studies in Mpumalanga and the Western Cape
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Co-supervisor Frost, P. (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
Co-supervisor McFerren, G.A. (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
Du Plooy, N.
Dissertation Analysing the influence of TNT on Southern African trees grass and shrubs using in-situ hyperspectral data
Degree MSc
Supervisor Schmitz, P.
Isenegger, G.D.
Dissertation Fur seals as terrestrial ecosystem engineers on sub-Antarctic Marion Island
Degree MSc (Geography)
Supervisor Haussmann, N.S.
Co-supervisor McIntyre, T.
Mahlayeye, M.
Dissertation Single and multi-temporal assessment approach of natural resources using remote sensing
Degree MSc
Supervisor Botai, J.O.
Co-supervisor Ramoelo, A.
Mashaba, Z.O.
Dissertation Modelling dryland winter wheat yield using remotely sensed imagery and agrometeorological parameters
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Botai, J.O.
Co-supervisor Combrinck, W.L.
Co-supervisor Chirima, J.G.
Mulovhedzi, T.P.
Dissertation Towards a heat-watch warning system for South Africa for the benefit of the health sector
Degree MSc
Supervisor Landman, W.A.
Co-supervisor Garland, R.M.
Smart, C.A.
Dissertation Rainfall variability and drought in the central and northern KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg: 1955-2015
Degree MSc
Supervisor Sumner, P.D.
Co-supervisor Nel, W. (University of Fort Hare)
Snyman, L.F.
Dissertation Optimising geographic accessibility in rural areas: a case study of the Thusong Service Centres in Limpopo province
Degree MA
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Van Allemann, S.T.
Dissertation A laboratory simulation of the potential groundwater contamination associated with burial materials
Degree MS (Environmental Management)c
Supervisor Dippenaar, M.A.
Co-supervisor Olivier, J.
Walford, W.M.
Dissertation Evaluating the use of neural networks to predict river flow gauge values
Degree MSc (Geoinformatics)
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Co-supervisor van Zyl, T.L. (University of the Witwatersrand)

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2016

Doctorate
Adeola, A.M.
Thesis Application of remotely sensed environmental variables for predicting malaria cases in Nkomazi municipality South Africa
Degree PhD
Supervisor Botai, J.O.
Co-supervisor Olwoch, J.M.
Luhunga, P.M.
Thesis Evaluation of climate change impacts on rain-fed crop production in the Wami-Ruvu basin of Tanzania
Degree PhD
Supervisor Djolov, G.D.
Co-supervisor Botai, J.O.
Komen, D.K.
Thesis Impact of climate on health: a specific focus on Malaria in South Africa's Limpopo Province
Degree PhD
Supervisor Olwoch, J.M.
Co-supervisor Botai, J.O.
Masters
De Bruin, M.
Dissertation The application of Forensic Geomorphology in rhinoceros poaching (South Africa)
Degree MSc
Supervisor Schmitz, P.
Co-supervisor Sumner, P.D.
Gijben, M.
Dissertation A lightning threat index for South Africa using numerical weather prediction data
Degree MSc
Supervisor Dyson, L.L.
Greyling, C.
Dissertation Distribution and characteristics of palaeo-mass movements in the northern and central Drakensberg South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Sumner, P.D.
Hauptfleisch, A.
Dissertation Intra-storm attributes and climatology of extreme erosive events on Mauritius 2004 - 2008
Degree MSc
Supervisor Sumner, P.D.
Co-supervisor Nel, W.
Henrico, S.J.
Dissertation Analysing the practical feasibility of using free and open source software for geographical information systems (FOSSGIS) in military operations
Degree MA
Supervisor Coetzee, S.M.
Co-supervisor Cooper, A.K.
Maluleke, P.
Dissertation Estimating a dynamically adjusted carrying capacity output for Limpopo Province using seasonal forecasts and remote sensing products.
Degree MSc
Supervisor Landman, W.A.
Co-supervisor Archer, E.
Co-supervisor Malherbe, J.B.
Mararakanye, N.
Dissertation A comparative study of gully erosion contributing factors in two tertiary catchments in Mpumalanga South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Sumner, P.D.
Mathebula, B.
Dissertation Assessment of the surface water quality of the main rivers feeding at Katse Dam Lesotho
Degree MSc
Supervisor Du Preez, H.
Mathole, K.
Dissertation Impact of lower stratospheric dynamics on the predictability of summer rainfall over South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Landman, W.A.
Co-supervisor Ndarana, T.
Mulders, J.A.
Dissertation Effects of land-use change on benthic macroinvertebrates in the upper reaches of the Apies-Pienaar catchment
Degree  
Supervisor Dippenaar, M.A.
Co-supervisor Weldon, C.W.
Ngwenya, S.J.
Dissertation Drivers of ecosystem services and sustainable development in a mountain environment at Mariepskop South Africa
Degree  
Supervisor Ferguson, J.W.H.
Co-supervisor Taylor, S.J.
Phakula, S.
Dissertation Modelling intra-seasonal rainfall characteristics over South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Landman, W.A.
Co-supervisor Beraki, A.F.
Pretorius, E.
Dissertation Analysis of vegetation structure in a trans-frontier savanna region using in-situ observations and SPOT 5 imagery
Degree MA
Supervisor Sumner, P.D.
Pretorius, S.N.
Dissertation Sediment yield modelling in the upper Tsitsa Catchment Eastern Cape South Africa
Degree MSc
Supervisor Sumner, P.D.
Co-supervisor Weepener, H.L.
Co-supervisor Le Roux, J.J.
Swart, A.
Dissertation Assessment of the Baseline Meteorological and Air Quality Conditions over Uubvlei Oranjemund Namibia
Degree MSc
Supervisor Djolov, G.D.
Co-supervisor Botai, J.O.

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