Alumni
Masters
Doctoral
Ms Charlotte Maria Nell
Degree: MSc (Geography and Environmental Science)
Thesis title: Determining spatial and temporal changes in household solid waste composition: A case study in the Stellenbosch Municipal Region
Supervisor: Mr Jan de Waal
University: Stellenbosch University
Dr Julia Modise
Degree: PhD
Thesis title: Guidelines for sustainable women Co-operatives
Supervisor: Prof Catherina Schenck
University: University of the Western Cape
Ms Liza Marie Volschenk
Degree: MCom (Development Economics)
Thesis title: Socioeconomic determinants of households’ curb side recycling behaviour in the Drakenstein Municipality.
Supervisor: Prof Kotie Viljoen
University: University of Johannesburg
Ms Lucille Tracy Damon
Degree: LLM
Thesis title: Municipal regulation of food and waste pickers on landfill sites in South Africa: What should municipalities (dis)allow?
Supervisors: Prof Jaap de Visser & Prof Catherina Schenck
University: University of the Western Cape
STUDENTS 2020
Masters
Doctoral
Ms Siwaphiwe Bala
Current degree: MCom (Economics)
Working thesis title: Identifying the prospects of job creation along the value chain of plastic recycling
Supervisors: Prof Blaauw, Prof Yu & Ms Christian
University: University of the Western Cape
Mr Alexander Kimani
Current degree: Masters
Previous qualifications: BA Honours
Working thesis title: GIS mapping of community perceptions of illegal waste dumping in Mbekweni, Paarl
Supervisor: Michael Dyssel
University: University of the Western Cape
Mr Johnathan Goeiman
Current degree: MA (Geography)
Previous highest qualification: BA Hons (Geography)
Working thesis title: The Bakkie Brigade in Cape Town’s urban waste economy: exploring waste mobilities and the precariat
Supervisor: Dr Bradley Rink
University: University of the Western Cape
Mr Kamogelo Molefe
Current degree: MSc (Geography)
Working dissertation title: The Roles of Buy-Back Centres in Township
Recycling Value Chains: A Khutsong Township Case Study
Supervisor: Dr Melanie Samson
University: University of the Witwatersrand
Ms Nwabisa Sodladla
Current degree: LLM
Working thesis title: The role of local government in regulating and managing food waste in South Africa
Supervisors: Prof Jaap de Visser & Prof Catherina Schenck
University: University of the Western Cape
MR SIYAVUYA TWETWA
Current degree: MSc
Working thesis title: T.B.C.
Supervisors: T.B.C.
University: University of the Western Cape
MS MWAJUMA KAMANZI
Current degree: MCom
Working thesis title: T.B.C.
Supervisors: Prof Yu
University: University of the Western Cape
MS ZINTLE DOTWANA
Current degree: LLM
Working thesis title: T.B.C.
Supervisors: Prof Malherbe
University: University of the Western Cape
Mr Professor Mapendere
Current degree: PhD (Development Studies)
Working dissertation title: T.B.C.
Supervisor: Prof Catherina Schenck
University: University of the Western Cape
Ms Grace A R Kadyamadare
Current degree: PhD (Environmental Science)
Working dissertation title: Waste matters: Insights into illegal dumping spaces and practices in the Drakenstein Municipality
Supervisor: Dr Melanie Samson
University: University of the Witwatersrand
Mr Tim Kadhila
Current degree: PhD (Public and Development Management)
Working dissertation title: Waste management for job creation and livelihood improvement: transitioning from linear to circular economy in Langebaan, South Africa and Swakopmund, Namibia
Supervisor: Prof Martin de Wit
University: Stellenbosch University
Mr Mzukisi Xweso
Current degree: PhD (Social Work)
Working dissertation title: The Livelihood of female scrap collectors in the rural Eastern Cape of South Africa: An ethnographic study
Supervisor: Prof Catherina Schenck
University: University of the Western Cape
Mr Adeel Sambo
Current degree: PhD
Working dissertation title: The development of a training programme for waste pickers towards improving their livelihoods
Supervisors: Dr Abdullah Bayat & Prof Catherina Schenck
University: University of the Western Cape
Ms Lucille Damon
Current degree: LLD
Working thesis or dissertation title: Illegal dumping in South Africa: an analysis of the punitive measures taken by national, provincial and local spheres of government
Supervisors: Dr Sarah Fick & Prof Catherina Schenck
University: University of the Western Cape
Mr Lucky Lazarus Motlhoki
Current degree: PhD (Environmental Science)
Working dissertation title: Integrating Informal Waste Reclaiming Practices into the Formal Waste Management Sector: Madibeng Local Municipality
Supervisors: Prof Catherina Schenck & Dr Claudine Roos
University: University of North West: Potchefstroom Campus
Mr Pierre Reyneke
Current degree: PhD (Geography)
Working dissertation title: Tshwane Remake: An ethnographic study of the form and role of ‘reuse and remake’ in the production of space and the urban waste economy of a post-apartheid city
Supervisor: Dr Melanie Samson
University: University of the Witwatersrand
Ms Charlotte Maria Nell
Current degree: PhD (Public and Development Management)
Working thesis title: Identifying interventions to facilitate waste management in rural settings
Supervisor: Prof Martin de Witt
University: Stellenbosch University