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.
| Chia, E.L. | |
| Thesis | The human dimension of restoring degraded forests and lands: Case of Cameroon |
| Degree | PhD (Environment 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. |
| Millar, D.A. | |
| Thesis | Exploring the relationship between ambient air pollution and health among adolescents in South Africa |
| Degree | PhD (Air Quality Management) |
| Supervisor | Wright, C.Y. |
| Co-supervisor | Garland, R.M. |
| 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. |
| Wernecke, B. | |
| Thesis | Fuel use patterns, air pollution and health in low-income communities in South Africa |
| Degree | PhD (Air Quality Management) |
| Supervisor | Wright, C.Y. |
| Carr, D. | |
| Dissertation | Temperature and environmental health risks in inland and coastal low-income communities in South Africa |
| Degree | MSc (Geography) |
| Supervisor | Wright, C.Y. |
| 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. |
| Fourie, C. | |
| Dissertation | Event-based fog climatology for O. R. Tambo International Airport |
| Degree | MSc (Meteorology) |
| Supervisor | Dyson, L.L. |
| Makungo, K. | |
| Dissertation | Automatic building footprint extraction using remote sensing data within the City of Cape Town |
| Degree | MSc (Geoinformatics) |
| Supervisor | Adeleke, A.K. |
| Maliage, M. | |
| Dissertation | Dust storms over South Africa: synoptic weather patterns and evolution of meteorological variables associated with significant dust storm events |
| Degree | MSc (Meteorology) |
| Supervisor | Garland, R.M. |
| Co-supervisor | Dyson, L.L. |
| Nunu, M.G. | |
| Dissertation | Site selection for rainwater harvesting: a case of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Degree | MSc (Geoinformatics) |
| Supervisor | Adeleke, A.K. |
| Co-supervisor | Hansen, C.D. |
| 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. |
| Sempe, N.P.S | |
| Dissertation | A risk assessment framework for public health responses: a case study of Melusi, an informal settlement in Gauteng, South Africa |
| Degree | MSc (Environmental Mangament) |
| Supervisor | Davis, N.C |
| Co-supervisor | Coetzee, S.M. |
| Co-supervisor | Rautenbach, V. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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.H. | |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Geldenhuys, 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. |
Tizora, P.C.
| , | |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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) |
| 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. |
| 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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