Achievements
Mr Bruce Lewis is congratulated on completing his Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Library Science at the University of South Africa.
Dr Martha Susanna (Santie) de Jongh is congratulated on achieving her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music from Stellenbosch University (SU). Santie’s thesis is entitled Music and militarisation during the period of the South African Border War (1966–1989): Perspectives from ‘Paratus’.
Ms Ellen Tise, Senior Director: Library and Information Service, was a recipient of the University’s Chancellor’s Award. Ms Tise’s award was in recognition of her stewardship in various national and international library bodies. She champions access to knowledge as a basic human right.
New Appointments
Mr Jeremiah Pietersen has been appointed Manager: Learning and Training with effect from 1 February 2021. Jeremiah previously worked at UCT Libraries in various positions, most recently as Librarian: Science and Engineering.
We also welcome Mr Darryl Geldenhuys who has been appointed as Administrative Officer B1 in the Makerspace at the SU Library, with effect from the 1 March 2021. Darryl previously worked as an IT Technician at Bridge House School.
Also joining the Library on 1 March was Ms Deborah Beerwinkel, who has been appointed as Administrative Officer B1 in the Library’s Finance and Maintenance Division. Debbie previously worked at the Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology on the Tygerberg Campus. Debbie has been with SU for 11 years.
We wish Jeremiah, Darryl, and Debbie all the best in their new roles.