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Today’s
Knowledge
Research is usually defined as the search for answers to questions.
At THRIP, however, it is defined as possibility and promise –
the promise of a more competitive economy, a more skilled workforce,
and ultimately a better life for all.
Every morning, scientific researchers wake up to the possibility
that the work they do today could change our world tomorrow,
whether it be through medical treatments that save lives,
the creation of new export markets, or technologies that bring
basic infrastructure to South Africans in need.
This is how THRIP supports our country’s growth and development –
by helping to transform today’s knowledge into tomorrow’s wisdom.
This annual report highlights the programme’s performance over the past year,
and its unique contribution to the creation of this knowledge base.
Contents
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The power of About THRIP Performance People financial
partnerships THRIP works overview at THRIP statements
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The Technology and Human Resources for Industry collaboration that addresses the technology and human
Programme (THRIP) is a partnership programme funded resource needs of South African business.
by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti),
managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) THRIP’s mission is to improve the competitiveness
and guided by a board comprising representatives from of South African industry by supporting research
industry, government, higher education, labour and science and technology development activities and
councils. On a cost-sharing basis with industry, THRIP enhancing the quality and quantity of appropriately
supports science, engineering and technology research skilled people.
THRIP Annual Report 2005 1
The power of partnerships
THRIP is unique in that it combines scientific and technological
research with human resource development, in this way tackling
one of South Africa’s most pressing challenges – skills creation
and retention. Rather than supporting technology for technology’s
sake, THRIP uses it as a means to achieve equity, redress and a
more competitive economy.
The THRIP formula is simple, and it works. By challenging
Mr Mandisi Mpahlwa, companies to match government funding for innovative research
Minister of Trade and Industry and development, THRIP puts participants in a position to
improve the quality of their products, services and people. This
“Funding from the dti to THRIP reached the year, total funding from the dti to THRIP since its inception has
billion Rand mark by 2005. This is evidence of reached the billion Rand mark – a figure matched, if not exceeded,
our commitment to the programme and our by industry.
faith in its continued ability to contribute much-
needed skills and human resources to the South The relationship between THRIP and the dti is proof of how
government departments can add real value to South Africa’s
African scientific community.”
development, rather than just being administrators. The
involvement of the private sector not only gives researchers the
benefit of real-world experience and perspective, but it also
gives local industry a means to develop specific solutions to their
own technological challenges. THRIP then leverages the strength
of these partnerships to enrich our human resources potential,
especially among previously disadvantaged groups.
Government is committed to science and technology
development as a crucial driver of economic growth, and
the THRIP successes captured in this annual report are evidence
of the return on this investment.
THRIP Annual Report 2005 2
About THRIP
THRIP aims to improve the competitiveness of South African science and technology. This should, in particular, promote
industry through the development of technology and highly- the mobility of trained people among relevant sectors.
skilled human resources. What distinguishes THRIP from other • To stimulate industry and government to increase their
human resource development initiatives is its goal of providing investment in research and technology development and
new and enhanced educational experiences within the context of diffusion, and the promotion of innovation.
technology development and/or diffusion, as a result of customised
participation by students in collaborative projects. Industry and the dti share the cost – and therefore the risk – of
developing commercial technology on a R2 to R1 basis (industry:
The programme is also designed to foster collaborations among the dti). However, the dti’s support may be doubled if a project
industry, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Science, supports any of THRIP’s key priorities. These priorities are:
Engineering and Technology Institutions (SETIs) as a means of 1. To support an increase in the number of black and
contributing to the removal of past inhibitions to joint activity female students who intend to pursue technological and
among these sectors. engineering careers.
2. To promote technological know-how within the small,
Through THRIP, on a cost-sharing basis with industry, government medium and micro enterprise (SMME) sector through the
helps to create long-term partnerships that combine an interest deployment of skills vested in HEIs and SETIs.
in finding solutions to identified technological problems with 3. To facilitate and support multi-firm projects in which
the provision of high-level training and education relating to firms (including at least one black-empowered enterprise)
technology development. THRIP also encourages and facilitates collaborate and share in the project outcomes.
the mobility of research personnel and students among 4. To facilitate and support the improved competitiveness
participating organisations. of black-empowered enterprises through technology and
human resources development.
The specific objectives of the programme are:
• To help increase the quantity and quality of people with During the period under review, THRIP translated these
appropriate skills in the development and management of objectives into the following set of activities, which have helped to
technology for industry. guide its work over the past 12 months and which will continue to
• To promote increased interaction among researchers and move the programme closer towards its long-term goals:
technology managers in industry, HEIs and SETIs, with the • Improving participation in THRIP by SMMEs and black-
aim of developing skills for the commercial exploitation of empowered enterprises, while finding ways to contribute to
THRIP Annual Report 2005 3
the second economy in general.
• Improving participation in THRIP by black researchers and
students, especially black women.
• Building research capacity at Universities of Technology, as
well as building human capital in science, engineering and
technology in general.
• Improving communication to keep stakeholders informed of
changes and developments in THRIP.
Dr Khotso Mokhele, • Reducing unspent funds at the end of the financial year.
NRF President • Coordinating THRIP with other NRF programmes.
“On average, over 2 400 students are supported As a partnership programme, THRIP actively supports the notion
through THRIP-funded research each year. This that the State can leverage greater outcomes and impact by
human resource development remains a key forging partnerships with other economic actors than it can by
measure of THRIP’s success, and a cornerstone acting alone. It also supports the principle that macroeconomic
of the NRF’s strategy for creating a South stability alone is not sufficient to achieve growth and equity in
the South Africa economy. THRIP therefore focuses on cross-
African knowledge society that can compete
cutting issues such as technology, human resources development
effectively in the global economy.”
and access to finance and infrastructure. This supports the dti’s
Medium Term Strategic Framework (2004-2007), which argues
that an integrated and advanced manufacturing sector in South
Africa can be leveraged to generate higher levels of economic
growth, employment creation and the reduction of economic
inequalities.
THRIP Annual Report 2005 4
How THRIP works
Application process
STEP
The project leader is responsible for:
1 Approval process
THRIP is responsible for:
STEP
2
• Registering and applying online at • Organising independent external reviewers, in various
http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za. technical fields, to assess the applications. Assessment
The designated authority at the institution is responsible for: is guided by the Multi-Criteria Decision Model
• Validating all online applications. (MCDM). THRIP management makes the final decision
on support.
THRIP is responsible for:
• Communicating outcomes to the designated authority
• Final quality control of received applications.
at the institution by email.
• Disqualification of non-THRIPable costs.
• Preparing and mailing allocation and regret letters to
individual project leaders and their industrial partners.
Disbursement process
The project leader is responsible for: •
STEP
3
Collating and sending the signed CoG to THRIP before
• Signing acceptance of the Conditions of Grant (CoG) and money can be disbursed.
submitting it to the designated authority. • Validating PoPs and that expenditure will be project-
• Submitting Proof of Payments (PoPs) to the designated related.
authority within three weeks of receiving industry • Collating and sending validated PoPs to THRIP on a
payment. monthly basis.
The institution’s designated authority and financial officer are The industry partner is responsible for:
responsible for: • Approving the industry contribution online.
THRIP Annual Report 2005 5
How THRIP works
Reporting process
STEP
THRIP has three types of reporting: the annual progress
5
report, the final report and the post-funding report.
A) ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Mr Tshediso Matona,
The project leader is responsible for:
Director-General: the dti
• Reporting progress using the online system at
http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za.
“It is rewarding to see THRIP’s efforts reflected
in its performance figures this year. The The industry partner is responsible for:
• Evaluating the progress report online at
involvement of black women has more than
http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za.
doubled, while the number of funded projects
IMPORTANT: THRIP requires this information in order to approve
in this sector has grown by over 40%. We look
continued support.
forward to seeing this trend continue.”
Proof of Expenditure (PoE) process
STEP
The project leader is responsible for:
4 B) FINAL REPORT
(submitted six months after completing the project)
The project leader is responsible for:
• Reporting on the overall success of the project.
• Reporting expenditure of THRIP funds against the
IMPORTANT: The final report is done in addition to the last
project budget (as found in the annual progress report)
annual progress report.
using the online system at http://nrfonline.nrf.ac.za.
The institution’s designated authority and financial officer are
responsible for: C) POST-FUNDING REPORT
• Validating the PoE report. (submitted two years after completing the project)
• External auditing of the expenditure of THRIP funds. The project leader is responsible for:
• Collating and submitting financial audit reports to THRIP. • Reporting on the impact of the project.
THRIP is responsible for: IMPORTANT: All three reports are compulsory. Failure to submit
any of these might result in the recall of funds. Allocated funds
• Acting on the audit reports.
that are not disbursed within the THRIP financial year (April to
IMPORTANT: Failure to report against expenditure might result in March) are returned to the National Treasury. Re-allocations can
the recall of funds that are unaccounted for. only be made within a financial year.
THRIP Annual Report 2005 6
Performance overview
THRIP’s commitment to partnerships between industry
stakeholders, researchers and academia is realised through
Grant funding history (Rm)
an equally strong commitment to a culture of continuous
THRIP funds from the dti decreased by almost 4%
improvement. Over the years, the team has made significant
compared to the previous year, as a result of cuts in
improvements in areas such as turnaround times, the employment government funding. Industry funds increased to their
of independent expert panels for rigorous and consistent highest level ever – R218,7 million.
evaluation process, and stakeholder engagements.
Although faced with a great deal of change and challenges 1997
over the past year, most notably the need to grow small
business involvement in the programme, THRIP has strived to 1998
maintain operational efficiencies, and has succeeded in keeping
1999
administration costs to below 5% of the total fund grant.
2000
Challenges for the year ahead include stricter control of deadlines,
improved communication of new developments and changes
2001
to stakeholders, the use of the e-granting system to fast-track
the grant process, and improved interaction with other NRF
2002
programmes.
2003
In 2005 THRIP experienced a slight decrease (almost 4%) in
funding from the dti. Total government funding to THRIP since 2004
its inception has surpassed the billion Rand mark. Industry funds
have increased consistently year-on-year, and now comprise 2005
around 60% of the total funds available to approved research
0 50 100 150 200 250
projects. This is testament to the value that THRIP’s industrial
n THRIP n Industry
partners place in the programme.
THRIP Annual Report 2005 7
Performance overview
Funds requested vs awarded (Rm)
210
Dr Willem Barnard, 180
Chairperson: THRIP
Advisory Board
150
“In the past year THRIP disbursed over
R27 million to 85 SMME-based projects. By
increasing this allocation substantially, we
120
hope to encourage more participation from a
sector that we believe holds huge potential for
economic growth.”
90
Funding in priority areas grew in 2005, although THRIP is
still some way from achieving its targets in this regard. The
number of projects that were awarded 1:1 funding on the basis 60
of black/women student involvement grew by 42% to 148
projects. Together, these received a quarter of the total funds
allocated in 2005.
30
The number of projects that received 1:1 funding on the basis of
SMME-only involvement grew by 37% to 85 projects. Together,
they received over R27 million of the funds released. 0
Requested Awarded Released
SMME involvement has been identified as a top priority, and
THRIP’s marketing strategy for the year ahead includes helping
institutions to find SMME partners. THRIP has also developed a The discrepancy between the funds awarded and those
eventually released is due to the withdrawal or reduction of
database of SMMEs, which has been made available to institutions industry partner contributions.
to assist them in this regard.
THRIP Annual Report 2005 8
Performance overview
Funds released
per type of
institution
Combined funding to
Universities of Technology
and Historically Black
Universities
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million, which
builds on the
increase that was achieved
in 2004. However,
Historically White
Universities (HWUs) still
receive the bulk of funds,
and HBU funding remains
an important priority area.
Funding in priority areas
Some 148 projects involving a significant number of black/
women students received funding on a 1:1 basis (R83,55 million
in total). Similarly 85 projects received 1:1 funding based on
SMME-only involvement (R27,13 million).
Black/women students
Black/women students
148 projects
R83 558 202
SMME-only involvement
SMME-only involvement
R27 133 886
85 projects
THRIP Annual Report 2005 9
Performance overview
The number of black women students involved in THRIP-funded
research more than doubled, from 158 in 2004 (almost 7% of
Number of students graduating in 2005
the total students supported) to 351 (over 13%) in 2005. The
number of black men students increased from 658 in 2004
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(almost 29% of the total students supported) to 822 (31%) in
2005. This can be attributed to the improved visibililty of THRIP
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in these areas.
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Black men now comprise more than half of all the male students
supported through THRIP, while black women comprise 32% of 760
��� 517
all the female students supported. 353 314
160 160 53 119
50 40 0 86 13 56 14 22
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level, with a far higher proportion of honours students than in 2004
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(517 compared to 169). This could be an indication that more ������������������
students are starting to pursue postgraduate qualifications in the ����������������
science field. However, the relatively low number of undergraduate
Breakdown of
students
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over the past few years, the ���
smallest group of students
receiving THRIP support ��
remains that of black ����� ��
women. Growing the Black
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number of women
involved in THRIP
– both black and ���
white – is an
ongoing challenge. �����
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Black Doctoral
THRIP Annual Report 2005 10
Performance overview
students highlights the ongoing need to boost the number of
Breakdown of researchers students enrolling for science and mathematical degrees.
Black White THRIP’s most important responsibility is to strengthen and expand
Grand total
in number the core of highly qualified people who consititute the
Women
Women
Total
Total
platform on which South Africa’s technology-driven industry can
Men
Men
be built. In particular, this means increasing the number of THRIP
Grant-holders 22 0 22 175 47 222 244
researchers who are black and/or female.
Team members 72 5 77 376 89 465 542
Total 94 5 99 551 136 687 786
THRIP made good progress in 2005, increasing the total number
of women grant-holders by 114%, from 22 to 47. The total
Almost 13% of all the researchers supported by THRIP are
black. These figures reflect the urgent need for young, black number of black grant-holders grew by 47%, from 15 to 22.
and female researchers to establish themselves in the field
of scientific research.
This is in part due to stronger marketing efforts, but is also the
cumulative effect of efforts over the past few years to improve
THRIP’s performance in this regard.
Field No. of projects THRIP funds Industry funds Total Grouping of THRIP
Agricultural sciences projects according
28 5 909 630 9 637 140 15 546 770
and forestry to industry category
Biological sciences 17 9 652 042 22 319 035 31 971 077
Engineering 210 88 483 903 163 287 385 251 771 288 Figures are based on the
actual funds released to
Health sciences 8 3 503 051 6 193 103 9 696 154
2005 applications.
Mathematical sciences 2 508 800 653 000 1 161 800
Physical sciences 19 3 779 731 7 411 297 11 091 028
Social sciences,
0 0 0 0
humanities and others
Technology 15 4 864 376 8 584 312 13 448 688
Other 1 450 000 600 000 1 050 000
300 117 151 533 218 585 272 335 736 805
Note: A single project may be categorised into more than one industry sector.
THRIP Annual Report 2005 11
Performance overview
Key Performance Indicators (%)
The beige bar indicates the percentage by which THRIP (Technology and Innovation Promotion through Transfer
exceeded or fell short of its target for 2005. For example, of People) by 45%. Targets in five areas were exceeded in
the total funding to HBUs fell short of target (by 69%), while 2005/6. Increased visibility and marketing will be made a
THRIP exceeded its target for the number of TIPTOPs priority in areas where targets are still to be met.
HBUs
Universities of Technology
No. of SA firms
No. of projects involved in
multi-partner firms
No. of SMMEs
Total no. of students
No. of black students
No. of female students
No. of TIPTOPs
No. of researchers
No. of patents
No. of products & artifacts
No. of publications
-100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200
n Target (100%) n Actual (% over or under target) n Gap
THRIP Annual Report 2005 12
Performance overview
Projects supported and outputs per institution for 2005/6
FUNDS RELEASED HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OUTPUTS
per student (THRIP +
Research publications
THRIP actual (R’000)
Number of projects
Students supported
Average investment
TIPTOP candidates
Products/artefacts
% of total THRIP
industry) (R’000)
Industry (R’000)
Team members
Project leaders
Total (R’000)
contribution
Patents
Institution
ARC 10 1 379 9 409 10 788 1,18 28 385 9 5 0 22 38 2
CSIR 13 11 006 18 262 29 268 9,39 144 203 7 20 1 10 87 0
Elsenburg Agricultural Research Centre 2 1 151 1 677 2 828 0,98 12 236 2 0 0 0 14 0
Medical Research Council (SA) 1 126 361 487 0,11 1 487 1 2 0 0 0 0
MINTEK 3 3 969 6 451 10 420 3,39 43 242 3 0 2 1 15 0
Port Elizabeth Museum (Bayworld) 2 961 1 445 2 406 0,82 9 267 2 7 0 2 8 0
Sub total SETIs 31 18 592 37 605 56 197 15,87 237 237 24 34 3 35 162 2
Cape Peninsula University of Technology 5 626 2 021 2 647 0,53 23 115 4 6 3 1 12 10
Durban University of Technology 1 500 850 1 350 0,43 7 193 1 4 8 0 2 0
Technikon Mangosuthu 1 75 100 175 0,06 5 35 1 0 0 0 6 0
Tshwane University of Technology 14 4 085 9 120 13 205 3,49 84 157 5 5 37 0 43 0
Vaal University of Technology 2 520 938 1 458 0,44 12 122 2 0 0 0 14 0
Sub total technikons 23 5 806 13 029 18 835 4,96 131 144 13 15 48 1 77 10
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University 10 2 368 4 095 6 463 2,02 77 84 5 12 0 7 136 22
North-West University 13 7 096 12 660 19 756 6,06 131 151 10 39 30 16 90 23
Rhodes University 5 1 487 2 288 3 775 1,27 66 57 5 10 1 9 93 3
University of Cape Town 42 18 828 32 905 51 733 16,07 421 123 33 115 13 30 697 10
University of Fort Hare 1 450 600 1 050 0,38 27 39 1 1 0 0 16 0
University of Johannesburg 8 2 080 3 464 5 544 1,78 54 103 8 12 2 25 119 13
University of KwaZulu-Natal 23 6 994 16 324 23 318 5,97 161 145 21 21 12 11 409 5
University of Limpopo 1 397 610 1 007 0,34 3 336 1 0 1 0 1 0
University of Pretoria 54 16 098 27 667 43 765 13,74 457 96 46 65 28 34 434 9
University of Stellenbosch 43 18 361 31 714 50 075 15,67 410 122 39 117 25 45 496 5
University of the Free State 4 417 3 161 3 578 0,36 20 179 4 7 7 0 3 0
University of the Western Cape 5 3 865 6 721 10 586 3,30 71 149 5 12 0 19 92 0
University of the Witwatersrand 35 13 384 24 464 37 848 11,42 335 113 27 74 2 0 201 15
University of Venda 1 33 175 208 0,03 3 69 1 4 2 0 4 0
University of Zululand 1 896 1 203 2 099 0,76 15 140 1 4 0 4 22 0
Sub total universities 246 92 754 168 051 260 805 79,17 2 251 116 207 493 123 200 2 813 105
Total 300 117 152 218 685 335 837 100,00 2 619 128 244 542 174 236 3 052 117
This table is based on information available at the end of April 2006. Funding reflects the amounts released, whereas the financial
statements in this report include all carry forwards and PoEs received.
THRIP Annual Report 2005 13
People at THRIP
Dr Prins Refilwe Ngoato Rhyné de Bruyn Marinky Tshepe
Nevhutalu Professional Coordinator Liaison Officer
Director Officer
Dr Mphekgo Clement Collins Mangena Tebatso Leduka
Maila Matasane Liaison Officer Liaison Officer
Manager Professional
Officer
Steyn Maseema Etresia du Plessis Ayanda Zondi Diana de Clerq
Financial Marketing and Liaison Officer Senior
Controller Communications Administrative
Officer Officer
Board members
CHAIRPERSON COTII INDUSTRY SCIENCE COUNCILS
Dr Willem Barnard Ms Wawa Damane Mr Barney Tsita Dr Molefi Motuku
Managing Director: KWV CEO: Small Enterprise Executive Director: MINTEK: General Manager –
Development Agency Shikisha/Goodyear Tyre & Research & Development
GOVERNMENT Dr Dave Walwyn Rubber Company
Mr Masizakhe Zimela CSIR Corporate: Mr David Moshapalo HIGHER EDUCATION
Chief Director: CSIR Group Research Manager Deputy Chairman: Strategic Professor Hubert E Hanrahan
Resource-based Industries Partners Group Dept. of Electrical
Dept. of Trade and Industry NRF Ms Tumisang Zondo Engineering: University of the
Dr Molapo Qhobela Dr Rocky Skeef HR Manager: Total SA Witwatersrand
Chief Director: Executive Director:
Education Development, New Business Development ORGANISED LABOUR
Dept. of Education Ms Tanya van Meelis
Dr Phil Mjwara COSATU:
Director-General: Dept. of Trade and Industry Policy
Science and Technology Coordinator
THRIP Annual Report 2005 14
Annual
financial for the year ended
statements
31 March 2006
THRIP Annual Report 2005 15
Report of the Auditor-General to THRIP
for the year ended 31 March 2006
1. Audit assignment An audit includes:
The financial statements set out on pages 18 to 25, for the year • examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
ended 31 March 2006, have been audited in terms of section and disclosures in the financial statements;
188 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 • assessing the accounting principles used and significant
(Act No. 108 of 1996), read with sections 4 and 20 of the Public estimates made by management; and
Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004). These financial statements, • evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
the maintenance of effective control measures and compliance
with relevant laws and regulations are the responsibility of the I believe that the audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion.
accounting authority. My responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements, based on the audit. 3. Audit opinion
In my opinion, the financial statements fairly present, in all material
2. Nature and scope respects, the financial position of THRIP at 31 March 2006 and
The audit was conducted in accordance with the International the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then
Standards on Auditing read with General Notice 544 of 2006, ended in accordance with South African Statements of Generally
issued in Government Gazette no. 28723 of 10 April 2006 and Accepted Accounting Practice, and in the manner required by the
General Notice 808 of 2006, issued in Government Gazette no. Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999).
28954 of 23 June 2006. Those standards require that I plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial 4. Appreciation
statements are free of material misstatement. The assistance rendered by the staff of the NRF with regard to
the THRIP audit is sincerely appreciated.
N Manik
for the Auditor-General
Pretoria, 11 July 2006
THRIP Annual Report 2005 16
Board report
for the year ended 31 March 2006
Introduction Amounts received from the dti
The Board has pleasure in presenting its report on the activities Contributions received from the dti for the payment of grants
of THRIP for the year ended 31 March 2006. amounted to R127 518 000 (2005: R130 000 000). Contributions
received from the dti towards management fees amounted to
Principal activities of THRIP R5 582 000 (2005: R5 000 000).
The principal activity of THRIP is to award and manage grants for
research projects on behalf of the dti. Events subsequent to year-end
The Board is not aware of any matter or circumstances arising
Financial results since the end of the financial year not otherwise dealt with in the
The financial results of THRIP are set out in the financial statements. financial statements that would affect the operations of THRIP or
the results of operations significantly.
Performance information
The deficit of R10 916 000 for the year (2005: surplus of Contact persons
R8 529 000) reflects the fact that, in addition to utilising funds The NRF has appointed the manager of THRIP as the official
received in the current year, THRIP was able to utilise funding contact person between the dti and the NRF. The registered
carried forward from the previous year. This reflects the sustained address of THRIP is PO Box 2600, Pretoria 0001.
increased effectiveness of the administration processes and
improved efficiency in processing THRIP grants. The balance of The financial statements set out on pages 18 to 25 were
the dti account also decreased due to the significant increase in approved by the NRF Board on 28 June 2006 and are signed on
cash outflow for grant expenditure for the year. its behalf by:
Professor BD Reddy Dr K Mokhele
Chairperson: NRF Board President: NRF
THRIP Annual Report 2005 17
Statement of financial performance
for the year ended 31 March 2006
2006 2005
Notes R’000 R’000
Contributions received from the dti:
Grant funding 2 127 518 130 000
Management fee 5 582 5 000
Additional funding - 4 000
Repayment of grants 112 397
Interest received 1 996 2 449
Total income 135 208 141 846
Grant expenditure 3 (110 153) (126 114)
Operating expenditure (5 222) (4 754)
Overprovision prior year prepayments (4 059) -
Interest received to be returned to the dti (1 996) (2 449)
Unused contributions repaid to the dti 4 (24 694) -
Funds held in trust returned - -
Net (deficit) surplus for the year 5 (10 916) 8 529
THRIP Annual Report 2005 18
Statement of financial position
as at 31 March 2006
2006 2005
Notes R’000 R’000
ASSETS
Current assets
Funds on call and deposit 15 512 49 035
Grants paid in advance 6 29 572 50 249
Grants recoverable 7 810 896
Sundry debtor – NRF 8 123 -
Total assets 46 017 100 180
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Interest payable to the dti 1 080 6 462
Accrued grants 9 38 040 74 930
the dti account 10 5 566 16 482
Creditor – NRF 11 1 331 2 306
Total liabilities 46 017 100 180
THRIP Annual Report 2005 19
Statement of changes in the dti account
for the year ended 31 March 2006
Total
Notes R’000
Balance at 31 March 2004 7 953
Net surplus for the year 8 529
Balance at 31 March 2005 16 482
Net deficit for the year 5 (10 916)
Balance at 31 March 2006 10 5 566
THRIP Annual Report 2005 20
Cash flow statement
for the year ended 31 March 2006
2006 2005
Note R’000 R’000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash receipts from the dti 133 100 139 000
Cash receipts from grant-holders - 397
Cash paid to the dti (24 694) -
Cash paid to grant-holders (131 359) (117 344)
Cash (used in) generated from operations A (22 953) 22 053
Interest received 1 996 2 449
Interest paid to the dti (7 334) -
Management fee paid (5 232) (4 022)
Net cash (used in) generated from operating activities (33 523) 20 480
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (33 523) 20 480
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 49 035 28 555
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 15 512 49 035
THRIP Annual Report 2005 21
Note to the cash flow statement
for the year ended 31 March 2006
2006 2005
R’000 R’000
A. RECONCILIATION OF DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR TO CASH USED IN OPERATIONS
(Deficit) surplus for the year (10 916) 8 529
Adjusted for:
Management fee paid 5 232 4 022
Interest received (1 996) (2 449)
Interest paid to the dti 7 334 -
Deficit before working capital changes (346) 10 102
Working capital changes (22 607) (11 951)
Decrease (increase) in grants paid in advance 20 763 (6 302)
Increase in sundry debtor (123) -
(Decrease) increase in interest payable (5 382) 2 449
(Decrease) increase in funds owing to NRF (975) 731
(Decrease) increase in accrued grants (36 890) 15 073
Cash (used in) generated from operations (22 953) 22 053
THRIP Annual Report 2005 22
Notes to the annual financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2006
1. Accounting policies its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced
Basis of preparation – The annual financial statements are pre- to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised as
pared on the historical cost basis and incorporate the following an expense immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a
principal accounting policies, which have been consistently applied revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a
in all material respects unless stated otherwise. The financial revaluation decrease.
statements have been prepared in accordance with South African
Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and the Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying
Public Finance Management Act in all material respects. amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its
recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount
Government grants and contributions – Government grants does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been
and contributions are recognised in the statement of financial determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset
performance in the period to which the grant or contribution in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised
relates. as income immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a
revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment
Impairment of assets – At each reporting date, THRIP reviews loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
the carrying amounts of its assets to determine whether there is
any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. Financial instruments
If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset Recognition – THRIP’s financial assets and financial liabilities are
is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment recognised in the statement of financial position when THRIP
loss (if any). becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the
instrument. All “regular way” purchases and sales of financial assets
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell are initially recognised using trade date accounting.
and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future
cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax Measurement – THRIP’s financial instruments are initially
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time measured at cost, which includes transaction costs. Subsequent
value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the to initial recognition, these instruments are measured as set out
estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. overleaf.
If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than
THRIP Annual Report 2005 23
Notes to the annual financial statements
Financial assets – THRIP’s principal financial assets are bank • a reasonable estimate of the obligation can be made.
balances and cash and trade receivables. Trade receivables
are stated at their nominal value as reduced by appropriate A present obligation is considered to exist when THRIP has
allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts. Each receivable is no realistic alternative but to make the transfer of economic
reviewed individually at year-end. benefits. The amount recognised as a provision is the best
estimate at the reporting date of the expenditure required to
Financial liabilities and equity instruments – Financial liabilities settle the obligation. Only expenditure related to the purpose for
and equity instruments are classified according to the substance which the provision is raised is charged against the provision.
of the contractual arrangements entered into. Significant financial
liabilities include trade and other payables. Comparative figures
When necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to
Fair value considerations – The fair values at which financial conform to changes in presentation in the current period.
instruments are carried at the reporting date have been
determined using available market values. Where market values 2. Grant funding
are not available, fair values have been calculated by discounting A total of R127 518 000 grant-budget was allocated to THRIP for
expected future cash flows at prevailing interest rates. The fair the current financial year.
values have been estimated using available market information
and appropriate valuation methodologies, but are not necessarily 3. Grant expenditure
indicative of the amounts that THRIP could realise in the normal Grant expenditure relates to grants paid as well as committed in
course of business. the current financial year from funding received from the dti in
the current and previous financial years.
Grants and bursaries – Grants and bursaries are recognised in
the statement of financial performance in the period to which the 4. Contributions paid to the dti
commitments relate. Contributions paid to the dti consist of grant funds received from
the dti that were committed as grants but subsequently cancelled,
Taxation – THRIP is exempt from paying normal taxation. as well as interest received.
Provisions – Provisions are recognised when the following 5. Net deficit for the year
conditions have been met: The deficit for the year is covered by accumulated funds in the dti
• THRIP has a present legal or constructive obligation to account.
transfer economic benefits as a result of past events; and
THRIP Annual Report 2005 24
Notes to the annual financial statements
6. Grants paid in advance 11. Creditor – NRF
This balance includes all grant payments made in the past three This balance includes THRIP’s operational and service fee
years for which PoE was still outstanding as at 31 March 2006. expenditure that was incurred by the NRF, but not yet paid over
to the NRF.
7. Grants recoverable
This amount relates to grants paid more than three years ago for 12. Related party transactions
which no PoE has been received as at 31 March 2006. The NRF manages THRIP on behalf of the dti. The operating
expenditure for THRIP that was charged by the NRF as well as
8. Sundry debtor – NRF the balance of the money held in trust by the NRF on behalf of
Sundry debtor includes grant repayments transferred into the the dti are as follows:
NRF bank account instead of the THRIP bank account. 2006 2005
R’000 R’000
Operating expenditure for the year 5 222 4 754
9. Accrued grants
Balance on trust creditor account 6 141 23 892
Accrued grants include all grants committed for which no PoE has
been received as at 31 March 2006.
13. Events subsequent to year-end
PoEs amounting to R20,2 million were received from grantholders
10. the dti account
during May 2006 after the closure of the financial system. These
The balance on the dti account of R5 566 000
expenses have not been included in the financial statements, as
(2005: R16 482 000) is made up as follows:
audit certificates from the institutions had not accompanied these
2006 2005
R’000 R’000 expenses.
Grant funds received from the dti, not
committed as at 31 March 5 094 3 685
Repayments of grant funds from
grant-holders 112 397
Unspent operating expenditure 360 238
Prior year unspent funds - 12 162
Balance as at 31 March 5 566 16 482
THRIP Annual Report 2005 25
Grants awarded for 2005/6
THRIP projects – based on 2005 provisionally-approved and approved applications
Institution/project leader Project title Industry partner
Agricultural Research Council
Dr L Frylinck Model: stress, ES, age, breed and beef quality Red Meat Development Trust of South Africa
Dr CA de Klerk Biological root growth optimisation Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust
Dr HJ du Plessis Evaluation of grapevine genes and promoters Winetech
Dr DE Goszczynski Characterisation of two variants of GLRaV-3 Winetech
Dr E Joubert Winemaking procedures for optimum antioxidants Winetech
Dr EL Mansvelt Plum Pox Virus-resistant stone fruit Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust
Dr WA Smit Disease-resistant table grape cultivars Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust
Dr J Steenkamp Manipulation of the taste of Regal Seedless Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust
Dr HE Theron Breeding value technology for beef cattle Bonsmara Cattle Breeders’ Society, Red Meat Development Trust of South Africa
Breeding value technology for dairy cattle Milk Business Information System Incorporated, Taurus Stock Improvement Cooperative Ltd
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Mr RG Neilson Signal integrity Peralex Electronics (Pty) Ltd
Mr AB Nesbitt Gravity separation AMIRA International Ltd, De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd/ DEBTECH Division, Gekko Systems
SA (Pty) Ltd, Namakwa Sands Ltd
Prof PT Slatter Emulsion pumping African Explosives Ltd
High concentration suspension pumping AMIRA International Ltd
Prof EA Uken Domestic use of energy Eskom Holdings Ltd
CSIR
Ms SE Farnworth Beneficiation of terpentine oil Clive Teubes (Pty) Ltd
Dr GJ Marais Maize resistance to mycotoxigenic fungi The Maize Trust
Dr T Bush Physico-chemical traits of dissolving pulp SAPPI SAICCOR (Pty) Ltd
Dr JP Maree Treatment of sulphur wastes Anglo Platinum Rustenburg, Key Structure Holdings, Petrex, SOMCHEM, Division of Denel (Pty)
Ltd, South African Coal Estates, Thuthuka Project Managers (Pty) Ltd, Ticor (Pty) Ltd
Sulphur wastes manufacturing Eskom Holdings Ltd, Key Structure Holdings, Key Structure Holdings Australia, Thuthuka
Project Managers (Pty) Ltd, Ticor (Pty) Ltd
Dr HM Venter Fertility control mechanisms of forestry trees NCT Forestry Co-op., Northern Timbers, TWK Agriculture Ltd
Mr JS Beukes COALTECH 2020: Mine closure and rehabilitation Anglo American Corp. of South Africa, Chamber of Mines, Eskom, Eyesizwe Coal (Pty) Ltd,
Ingwe Coal Corp., Kumba Resources Ltd, Sasol, SA (Pty) Ltd, Total SA (Pty) Ltd, Xstrata
COALTECH 2020: Optimal reserve utilisation Anglo American Corp. of South Africa, Chamber of Mines, Eskom, Eyesizwe Coal (Pty) Ltd,
Ingwe Coal Corp., Kumba Resources Ltd, Sasol, SA (Pty) Ltd, Total SA (Pty) Ltd, Xstrata
COALTECH 2020: Sustainable extraction of pillars Anglo American Corp. of South Africa, Chamber of Mines, Eskom, Eyesizwe Coal (Pty) Ltd,
Ingwe Coal Corp., Kumba Resources Ltd, Sasol, SA (Pty) Ltd, Total SA (Pty) Ltd, Xstrata
COALTECH 2020: Beneficiate and briquette fine coal Anglo American Corp. of South Africa, Chamber of Mines, Eskom, Eyesizwe Coal (Pty) Ltd,
Ingwe Coal Corp., Kumba Resources Ltd, Sasol, SA (Pty) Ltd, Total SA (Pty) Ltd, Xstrata
COALTECH 2020: Prevent environmental contamination Anglo American Corp. of South Africa, Chamber of Mines, Eskom, Eyesizwe Coal (Pty) Ltd,
Ingwe Coal Corp., Kumba Resources Ltd, Sasol, SA (Pty) Ltd, Total SA (Pty) Ltd, Xstrata
COALTECH 2020: Irrigation with waste water Anglo American Corp. of South Africa, Ingwe Coal Corp., Sasol, Total SA (Pty) Ltd, Xstrata
Mr AF Botha Non-destructive detection of contaminants in wool BKB
Durban Institute of Technology
Mr GF d’Almaine Expansion and customisation of a Real-Time Power S Alectrix, Eskom
Elsenburg Agricultural Research Centre
Prof TS Brand Ostrich growth and optimising model Klein Karoo Co-op., Ostrich Business Chamber, Western Cape Animal Production Trust,
Western Cape Ostrich Producers’ Organisation
Prof SWP Cloete A breeding plan for ostriches Klein Karoo Co-op., Mosstrich Ltd, Ostrich Business Chamber, W.Cape Animal Production Trust
Medical Research Council (South Africa)
Dr WCA Gelderblom Biological properties – Rooibos and Honeybush tea Cancer Assoc. of South Africa, Rooibos Ltd
MINTEK
Dr BR Green Risk control in use of cyanide in gold processing AngloGold Ashanti Ltd
Mr AD McKenzie PGM smelting Anglo Platinum, Impala Platinum (Pty) Ltd, Lonmin (Pty) Ltd
THRIP Annual Report 2005 26
Institution/project leader Project title Industry partner
MINTEK continued
Dr E van der Lingen R&D of industrial applications for precious metals Anglo Platinum, AngloGold Ashanti Ltd, Goldfields Ltd, Harmony Gold Mining Co Ltd, Impala
Platinum Ltd Refineries, Lonmin (Pty) Ltd
North-West University
Prof PJ de Jongh Risk/reward management and analysis ABSA Bank
Prof RC Everson Coal technology for power generation Eskom Holdings Ltd
Prof GP Greyvenstein 2604 Extension and validation of Flownex M-Tech Industrial (Pty) Ltd
Prof LJ Grobler Development of a integrated PEO and DSM controller Aspentech Ltd, Eskom
Multi-process modular twin screw extruder African Products, International Paint (Pty) Ltd
The GHG reduction verification system Aspentech Ltd, Eskom
Prof JM Hattingh Modelling Applications in Telecom Systems (MATS) Grintek Telecom, a division of Grintek Group Ltd, Telkom SA Ltd
Prof AJ Hoffman Intelligent agents applied to RFID data IP and Innovation Company Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Intelligent decision support systems Crusader Systems (Pty) LTd, Eskom
Mr AS Jonker Large wind turbine blade manufacturing Advanced Materials Technology (Pty) Ltd, Aero Energy cc
Wind turbine generator manufacturing Aero Energy cc
Dr HM Krieg Novel zeolite membranes for selective removal of H20 Sasol Technology
Prof JJ Pienaar Atmospheric pollution Eskom Holdings Ltd, Sasol Technology
Prof HCM Vosloo Theory and applications of olefin metathesis Sasol Technology
Port Elizabeth Museum (Bayworld)
Mr MJ Roberts Satellite ocean and weather drifter buoy Consultative Advisory Forum, Startrack Communications
Online squid information system Consultative Advisory Forum, South African Squid Management Industrial Assoc.
Nelson Mandela Metrpolitan University
Prof B Zeelie Agrochemical processing Dow AgroSciences
Glycoside synthesis Aspen Pharmacare Ltd
Phthalic dicarboxaldehyde acetals Durotec, E-Chem
Production of phenol-derived chemical products Merisol RSA (Pty) Ltd
University of Johannesburg
Prof HJ Annegarn Highveld air emission monitoring and characterisation Anglo American Corp. of South Africa, Eskom
Prof NJ Beukes Ferrous and base metal commodities Anglo American Corp. of South Africa, Assmang
Prof GJ Kruger Carbide structures Sasol Technology
Prof PL Swart Optical communications and sensors ATC, Marconi Communications South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA Ltd
Prof JE van Zyl Pressure management in water distribution systems Infraconsult Engineering, Rand Water, VGC Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Prof V Wepener ERA in the paper and pulp industry SAPPI Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Prof DBG Williams Catalytic transformations of chemical feedstocks Sasol Technology
Ms S Eagleton Shoe fit – a podometric study Michelle Footwear (Pty) Ltd, SA Footwear & Leather Industries Assn (SAFLIA)
Mr RWM Krause Nanosponge polymers for water purification Eskom, Rand Water
Rhodes University
Prof PJ Britz Development of low pollution abalone diet Aquafarm, Marifeed (Pty) Ltd
Prof PG Clayton Softswitch multimedia architecture and services Business Connection (Comparex Africa), Comverse, Telkom SA Ltd, Verso
Prof JR Duncan Metal recovery by biological systems Anglo Platinum
Prof PT Kaye Development of novel metathesis catalysts Sasol Technology
Dr AWV Poole Ionospheric model III Grintek Ewation, a division of the Grintek Group Ltd
Technikon Mangosuthu
Mr MJ Brooks Solar thermal technologies Eskom
Tshwane University of Technology
Prof BM BOTHA SF extraction from mango SA Mango Growers’ Assocation
Prof OD Dintchev Centre for sustainable load management Boipelo Engineering, Eskom, Eskom Development Foundation, Eskom Holdings Ltd, Gundo-Dgz
Services, SEF (Pty) Ltd, Selected Energy (Pty) Ltd, Solar Beam (Pty) Ltd, Willi’s Energy Savers
Mr AG Hattingh Wireless towing hitch Failsafe systems
RF drying Thermtron Projects (Pty) Ltd
Overhead cable theft detection system Interference Testing and Consultancy Services (Pty) Ltd, Sediba Technology Network (Pty) Ltd
Smart geyser R&D Energy Cybernetics cc
Smart vehicle harness Periseo cc
Automated tracking head Netshield (Pty) Ltd
THRIP Annual Report 2005 27
Grants awarded for 2005/6
Institution/project leader Project title Industry partner
Tshwane University of Technology continued
Mr AG Hattingh W.U.R.M.S. Corporate Facilities Management (Pty) Ltd
Smart guitar pickup Guitar Invention (Pty) Ltd
IntelliCAM Periseo cc
Engine management systems ADEPT (Pty) Ltd, Xstream Flow (Pty) Ltd
Prof BJ van Wyk Low-cost ad hoc wireless networks for rural access Alcatel SA, Molapo Technology (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA Ltd
Prof OC Vorster Polyolefins with enhanced properties Sasol Polymers
University of Cape Town
Prof MG Alexander Cement-based materials technology (Wits-UCT) Cement and Concrete Institute, Eskom, Pretoria Portland Cement, SIKA South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Prof KF Bennett Fundamental combustion and future fuels research Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd
Prof EH Blake Applications of broadband and wireless technology Siemens Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA Ltd
Prof SG Burton Development of a novel biostatic incise film Priontex
Dr VE Coyne Probiotics for hatchery-reared abalone Global Ocean Marine Technology
Prof MD Cramer Indigenous floriculture Molteno Brothers Trust, SA Protea Producers and Exporters’ Assoc, WWF (T/A Protea Heights)
Prof G de Jager Computer vision systems De Beers Consolidated Mines
Prof RF del Mistro DSS for upgrading informal settlements Iliso Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Prof GA Ekama External nitrification in BNR WWT systems Water and Sanitation Services SA
Prof JCQ Fletcher Catalysis and catalytic processing Intervet South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Johnson Matthey (Pty) Ltd, Merisol RSA (Pty) Ltd, PetroSA,
Sasol Technology, Süd-Chemie Zeolites (Pty) Ltd
Prof KA Folly Power system stability and control Eskom
Prof CT Gaunt Electricity distribution network improvement Eskom, Eskom Holdings Ltd
Prof STL Harrison Mineral bioleaching AMIRA International Ltd, BHP Billiton
Prof MR Inggs Imaging radar technology project De Beers Consolidated Mines, Denel (Pty) Ltd, Fisheries Resource Surveys, IQS Solutions (Pty)
Ltd, Peralex Electronics (Pty) Ltd, Sunspace and Information Systems (Pty) Ltd
Dr MF Jeebay Occupational asthma interventions in bakeries Pick ‘n Pay
Prof RD Knutsen High temperature stainless steels Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd
Thermomechanical processing of metal alloys Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd
Tribology of wear-resistant materials Eskom Holdings Ltd
Prof PS Kritzinger Modelling, building and securing SOA Siemens Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA Ltd
Dr AE Lewis Precipitation in mineral processing AMIRA International Ltd, Eskom, Illovo Sugar Ltd, Impala Platinum Ltd Refineries, Manganese
Metal Company, One Eighty Degrees Engineering Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Paarl Gravure,
SOMCHEM, a division of Denel (Pty) Ltd, Zincor (Pty) Ltd
Mr M Malengret Wind generator and related technology EOLTEC, Eskom Enterprises (Pty) Ltd – TSI, Eskom Holdings Ltd
VCF compensators Eskom Holdings Ltd, Spoornet, W Gardner & Son (Pty) Ltd
Dr DIJE Mashao Speech technology Siemens Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA Ltd
Prof JR Moss Transition metal compounds with applications Anglo Platinum, Sasol Polymers, Sasol Technology
Prof TD Noakes Biofeedback to optimise performance and health Sygade Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Developing ergogenic aids for sport Bromor Food (Pty) Ltd
Health through physical activity Discovery Vitality
The Body iQ Zone Winning Wellness (Pty) Ltd
Prof GN Nurick Landmine protection and crew survivability Armscor
Prof CT O’Connor Flotation and comminution Anglo American Corp. of South Africa, Anglo Platinum, AngloGold Ashanti Ltd, Bateman
Engineered Technologies, Grinaker LTA Process Engineering Ltd, Impala Platinum Ltd
Refineries, Krupp Polysius Corp., Lonmin (Pty) Ltd, Magotteaux (Pty) Ltd, Senmin, a division of
Sentrachem Ltd
Flotation chemistry Anglo Platinum, Cytec Industries Inc, Falconbridge Ltd, Impala Platinum Ltd Refineries, Lonmin
(Pty) Ltd, Rio Tinto, Senmin, a division of Sentrachem Ltd, Trade Imports & Exports (Pty) Ltd
(Marex SA)
Prof JG Petrie Sustainability analysis of business networks AGAMA Energy (Pty) Ltd, Beco Institute for Sustainable Business, Eskom, Eskom Holdings Ltd,
Omnia Fertilizers
Prof P Pillay Drives for industrial amp; renewable applications Eskom
Prof RS Ramesar Management of cancers using molecular genetics Cancer Assoc. of South Africa, De Beers Consolidated Mines, National Starch and Chemical
Company
Dr UK Rivett Integrated antiretroviral management system Toga Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
Prof JC Tapson Industrialisation of PCLT sensor Engineering Acoustics Incorporated
THRIP Annual Report 2005 28
Grants awarded for 2005/6
Institution/project leader Project title Industry partner
University of Cape Town continued
Prof JC Tapson Instrumentation for mineral processing De Beers Consolidated Mines
Prof EWJ van Steen Nano-engineered Fischer-Tropsch catalysts Sasol Technology
Prof CL VAUGHAN Low dose X-rays for medical imaging Lodox Systems (Pty) Ltd
Mr MJ Ventura Broadband wireless communications and networking Intel Corp., Siemens Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA Ltd
Prof PP Zilla A biocompatible bioprosthetic heart valve Medtronic
Tissue regeneration scaffolds for vascular grafts Medtronic
University of Fort Hare
Prof NH Muyingi Support systems for developmental e-commerce Grintek Telecom, a division of Grintek Group Ltd, Telkom SA Ltd, Tellabs SA (Pty) Ltd
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Prof CA Buckley Phytoremediation BHP Billiton
Mr G Diana Smart embedded systems Envirovision
Dr HB Friedrich Second generation oxidation catalysts Sasol Technology
Prof RG Harley Control/monitoring of machines, power electronics Eskom, Tandem Lawn Industries
Prof P Turner Eucalyptus wood traits important to pulp mills Mondi Forests, SAPPI Management Services (Pty) Ltd
SA wood fibre processing Mondi Ltd, Nampak Tissue (Pty) Ltd, SAPPI Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Dr D Conlong Genetic variation in sugarcane pests CIRAD, SA Sugar Assoc.
Prof RM Gous Broiler breeder productivity Alltech Biotechnology (Pty) Ltd, Aviagen, Cobb Vantress, Ross Poultry Breeders (Pty) Ltd
Prof D Jaganyi Double bond isomerisation Sasol Technology
Prof MD Laing Novel bioreactors for bioremediation of wastewater Steffen Robertson & Kirsten SA (Pty) Ltd
Nutgrass biocontrol Plant Health Products (Pty) Ltd
Prof RE Schulze Sugarcane atlas of agrohydrology amp; climatology SA Sugar Assoc.
Prof J Zwolinsky Nursery container Mondi Forests, NCT Forestry Co-op., SAPPI Forests
Dr FE Ahmed Remote sensing in forestry Mondi Forests, NCT Forestry Co-op., SAPPI Research
Dr DA Hoch Reliability of high voltage equipment Eskom
Prof N Ijumba Centre for HVDC studies Eskom
Mr ALL Jarvis Tomographical study of clarifier Sugar Milling Research Assoc.
Dr MAE Kaunda Non-linear vibration research and testing centre Eskom
Prof D Ramjugernath Phase equilibria measurement Necsa, Sasol Technology
Dr BS Rigby Real-time simulation for power system stability Eskom
Mr R Sewsunker Rural telecommunications solutions Alcatel SA, Telkom SA
Prof F Takawira IP-based wireless networks Alcatel SA, Telkom SA
Dr AH Wilson Platinum mineralisation in the bushveld complex Anglo Platinum
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Prof JGH du Preez Platinum anticancer agents Platco Technologies
Selective removal of gold Impala Platinum Ltd Refineries
Prof AWR Leitch Optical fibre characterisation Aberdare Fibre Optic Cables, Corning Optical Fibre, Ingoma Communications Services, Telkom
SA Ltd
Solar energy for the telecoms industry Telkom SA Ltd, TFMC (Pty) Ltd
Dr M van de Venter Optimisation of a herbal product for diabetics Value Added Life Health Products (Pty) Ltd
Prof JL Wesson Visualisation of Telkom network performance Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd, Sun Microsystems, Telkom SA Ltd
University of Pretoria
Prof JG Annandale Sustainable sewage sludge and wastewater use East Rand Water Care Company (Erwat), Sasol Synfuels (Secunda)
Dr Z Apostolides Instant green tea Mitsui Norin Co Ltd
Prof JM Bishop Serba: service-based global software systems E-Logics (Pty) Ltd, Microsoft SA
Prof AM Botha-Oberholster Fast screening in breeding Winter Cereal Trust
Improved wood products Komatiland Forests (Pty) Ltd
Prof LP Christopher Biobleaching and bioremediation SAPPI Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Prof I Cukrowski Development of Sasol electroanalytical tools Sasol Technology
New technologies for CrO3 production Chrome International South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Mr DJ de Kock Design platform to optimise heat sink design Anchor Devices (Pty) Ltd
Prof PL de Vaal Non-linear control of chemical processes Alpret Control Specialists, Anglo Platinum, Sasol Technology
Mr BJGW du Plessis Nanostructured materials – Nastrum African Explosives Ltd, Bayer (Pty) Ltd, Evergreen Environmental Ltd, Kumba Resources Ltd,
Xyris Technology cc
THRIP Annual Report 2005 29
Grants awarded for 2005/6
Institution/project leader Project title Industry partner
University of Pretoria continued
Prof JN Eloff Phytomedicine in human and animal health Bioextracts (Pty) Ltd, Biomox Pharmaceuticals, Healthtech Laboratories (Pty) Ltd, Organic Aloe
Africa
Prof LJ Erasmus Supplementary feeding for ruminants KK Animal Nutrition (Pty) Ltd, Phibro Animal Health, Voermeester
Prof WW Focke Nuclear graphite Iscor Coke & Chemicals, Kumba Resources Ltd, PBMR (Pty) Ltd
Prof AA Groenwold Mini UAV technologies Denel Aerospace Systems, Diomedes Innovations (Pty) Ltd, Ractech (Pty) Ltd
Prof AJ Guthrie Equine piroplasmosis molecular epidemiology The Thoroughbred Racing Trust, Thoroughbred Breeders Assoc. of SA
Horse genotyping validation The Jockey Club of South Africa
Prof GP Hancke Emerging technologies for industrial communication Ciphertec, ElectroSoft cc, Namitech, TCE (TeleControlExperts) GmbH
Prof PS Heyns Fault identification and monitoring methods Anglo American Corp. of South Africa, Eskom
Prof IG Horak Acaricide resistance in the former Transkei region Bayer (Pty) Ltd
Mr J Joubert Primary transport optimisation process and system E-Logics (Pty) Ltd, Volition
Prof EP Kearsley Fibre-reinforced concrete products Grinaker-LTA Mining Products
Testing and modelling of fibre-reinforced concrete Concrete Society of Southern Africa, Infraset Infrastructure Products
Prof JF Kirsten Food and agricultural policy analysis ABSA Bank, South African Wine and Brandy Company, The Maize Trust
Prof L Korsten Alternatives for mushroom casings South African Mushroom Farmers’ Assoc.
Citrus fruit quality Citrus Research International
Litchi fruit quality SA Litchi Growers’ Assoc.
Dr K Krüger Control of grapevine leafroll disease Winetech
Silicon effects on phytophthora in avocados SA Avocado Growers’ Assoc.
Prof T Majozi Effluent reduction African Explosives Ltd
Prof CE Medlen Innovative chemotherapeutic agents Cancer Assoc. of South Africa
Prof JP Meyer Enhanced heat transfer in transition flow ASHRAE, Denel Aerospace Systems, Eskom
Dr AA Myburg Biotechnology for superior wood and fibre products Mondi Ltd, SAPPI Forests
Prof LH Nel BSV incidence and transmission in South Africa Banana Growers’ Assoc. of SA, Invitro (Pty) Ltd (T/A Du Roi Laboratory)
Establish a citrus virus diagnostic capability Citrus Growers’ Assoc. of Southern Africa
Dr W Nicol Computer model for optimising trickle bed reactors Sasol Technology
Prof W T Penzhorn Multi-service NGNs Intelleca Voice & Mobile (Pty) Ltd, IST Data, Telkom SA Ltd, Unisys Africa
Prof PC Pistorius Piquant – pyrometallurgical quantification Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd, Ex Mente Technologies (Pty) Ltd, Iscor Ltd, Kumba Resources Ltd,
Sasol Technology
Prof L Prozesky Immunisation of Roan Antelope against theileriosis Bidrest Farms (Pty) Ltd, Sterklewies (Pty) Ltd, VetPath
Molasses and endocrine disruption in cattle SA Sugar Assoc.
Dr E Rust Towards sustainable tailings disposal Strategic Environmental Focus
Prof CH Scholtz Dung beetles in agro-ecosystems Natlam (Pty) Ltd
Dr P Soundy Essential oil of rose geranium Biosys Plant Extracts (Pty) Ltd, Clive Teubes (Pty) Ltd
Prof JJ Strasheim New vehicle retail inventory diagnostics system E-Logics (Pty) Ltd, Volition
Prof WE Stumpf Process optimisation in the metals industry Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd, Eskom Holdings Ltd, Hulett Aluminium (Pty) Ltd, Iscor Ltd
Prof RJ Thompson Blasthole stemming performance testing African Explosives Ltd
Mr AJ van Wyk Drug screening liver cell culture Schalk van der Merwe cc
Mr MKG Vermaak Process models and tools in minerals beneficiation De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd/ DEBTECH Division, Kumba Resources Ltd, Pesco, Samancor
Dr A Viljoen Improvement of bananas for disease resistance Banana Growers’ Assoc. of SA, Invitro (Pty) Ltd t/a Du Roi Laboratory
Prof JA Visser Diagnostics in turbo machinery Anchor Devices (Pty) Ltd
Sub-base erosion of concrete roads Cement and Concrete Institute
Prof MJ Wingfield Sustainable fibre production/enhanced wood quality Central Timber Co-op.. Ltd (CTC), Forestry South Africa, Global Forestry Products, Hans
Merensky, Komatiland Forests (Pty) Ltd, Mondi Forests, NCT Forestry Co-op., SAPPI
Research, TWK
Dr F Wolfaardt Enzymatic fibre improvement SAPPI Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Prof X Xia Close-loop control of trains Knorr-Bremse SA (Pty) Ltd, Spoornet
University of Stellenbosch
Prof Gaagenbag Technological package for Canola production Oil and Protein Seeds Development Trust, Protein Research Foundation
Dr DM Barry Conservation of Cape Buffaloes through ART Bergsig Game Farm
Prof AH Basson Rating application Lomotek Polymers (Pty) Ltd
Prof DU Bellstedt Enzyme-linked immunoassay kits for potato viruses Potatoes South Africa
Prof FC Botha Promoters and alternative selection systems Winetech
THRIP Annual Report 2005 30
Grants awarded for 2005/6
Institution/project leader Project title Industry partner
University of Stellenbosch continued
Prof JT Burger Genetic improvement of grapevine Winetech
Ms VA Carey Terroir characterisation: Stellenbosch Winetech
Prof AM Crouch Electro- and pressure-driven separations Eskom
Prof DM Dimitrov PLM implementation research Automated Reasoning, Ops Logik Systems (Pty) Ltd, Zealous Pressure Castings (Pty) Ltd
Afri-Tooling 21 AZtech – CNC Programming Solutions, Cinqplast Plastop (Pty) Ltd, Finite Element Analysis
Services (Pty) Ltd, Medical Innovations, Product One Solutions, Sasol Polymers, Xactics (Pty) Ltd,
Zealous Pressure Castings (Pty) Ltd
BioCAD-modelling Automated Reasoning, Ti-tamed (Pty) Ltd
Reverse engineering process improvement Product One Solutions, RGC Engineering
Prof PE Dunaiski AMDESS BKS (Pty) Ltd, Hatch Africa, Iscor Ltd, Southern African Institute of Steel Construction
Dr JJ Eksteen Metallurgical accounting and reconciliation systems Anglo American Corp. of South Africa, Anglo Platinum, BHP Billiton, Namakwa Sands Ltd,
Zincor (Pty) Ltd
Mr DNJ Els Dragline bucket analysis Van Reenen Steel (Pty) Ltd
Dr PH Fourie Trunk diseases of grapevines Deciduous Fruit Producers Trust, Winetech
Prof H Geertsema Studies of tortricid moths on export fruit Citrus Growers’ Assoc. of Southern Africa, Deciduous Fruit Producers Trust
Dr JF Görgens Improvement of coffee production National Brands Ltd
Dr R Hillermann Rebello Genetic analysis of pre-eclampsia Institute for Biopharmaceutical Research INC
Prof LC Hoffman Optimal utilisation of the SA tuna resource Export Inc, New Farmers Development Company Ltd, Worldfish (SA) (Pty) Ltd
Dr T Jones SASciSat Advanced Technologies and Engineering Co (Pty) Ltd, Denel (Pty) Ltd, Sunspace and
Information Systems (Pty) Ltd
Prof JH Knoetze Product and process development for coatings Plascon Paints (Pty) Ltd
Prof KR Koch Precious (platinum) metal speciation, analysis and separation Anglo Platinum, Sasol Technology
Ms JM Kossmann Enhanced sucrose production SA Sugar Assoc.
Prof AE Krzesinski Embedded system development SAN People (Pty) Ltd
Managing the quality of service in IP networks Siemens Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA
Prof JG Lourens Mobile telecommunication platforms Hughes Network Systems, Inc, Telkom SA
Prof GF Marais Recurrent mass selection Winter Cereal Trust
Dr A McLeod The role of oomycetes in decline of grapevines Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust, Winetech
Prof P Meyer HF components and systems EMSS Antennas (Pty) Ltd, Etse Electronics cc, Reutech Radar Systems (Pty) Ltd
Prof H duT Mouton Power electronic converters Eskom Holdings Ltd
Prof KD Palmer Components and tools for communication systems Electromagnetic Software and Systems SA (Pty) Ltd, Omni Pless
Prof HG Raubenheimer Value enhancement of alpha olefins Sasol Technology
Prof HC Reader 3032 EMC and EM metrology for industry Eskom Holdings Ltd
Mr HCR Reuter Optimising of natural draft wet cooling towers GEA Nilenca (Pty) Ltd
Prof RD Sanderson Advanced materials Accent Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd, BASF AG, Dutch Polymer Institute, Eskom Holdings Ltd,
Kuehl Technology cc, Mondi Ltd, Plascon Paints (Pty) Ltd, Roediger Agencies cc, Sasol Polymers
Mr G Sigge UASB and ozone treatment of distillery wastewater Distell
Prof P Swart Breeding a more hardy Angora Goat Mohair SA
Prof KI Theron Competitive horticulture Citrus Growers Assoc. of Southern Africa, Deciduous Fruit Producers Trust, Safmarine, Valent
BioScience
Prof JL van Niekerk Sound quality expertise Bosal Afrika (Pty) Ltd (Industrial Division), Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd,
JH Consulting
Dr DP van Velden Production of healthy wine Winetech
Prof GPAG van Zijl APERC structures Africon Engineering International (Pty) Ltd, BKS (Pty) Ltd, Cement and Concrete Institute,
Element Consulting Engineers, Grinaker-LTA Civil Engineering, Holcim, Infraset Infrastructure
Products, Volkswagen Stiftung
Prof MA Vivier New biotechnologies for grape and wine production Agrifutur, Anchor Yeast (see Rymco), Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust, Lallemand Inc (Danstar
Ferment AG Trading), Thales Wine Cellar Services (Pty) Ltd, Winetech
Mr KH von Leipzig Integrated knowledge networks for competitiveness Collaborative Transformation Solutions (CTS), Indutech Development (Pty) Ltd
University of the Free State
Prof MT Labuschagne Kenaf development Sustainable Fibre Solutions
Ms M Lategan Platinum-bearing potential of the MG1 chromitite Xstrata
Mr MB van den Heever A sedimentological study of the B-reef at Masimong ARMgold/Harmony Freegold Joint Venture Company (Pty) Ltd
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Grants awarded for 2005/6
Institution/project leader Project title Industry partner
University of the Free State continued
Prof JH van der Westhuizen Synthesis of internal standards for spectroscopy Farmovs-Parexel International (Pty) Ltd
University of the North
Prof HJ Oosthuizen Automatic speech recognition HP SA, MarPless Communication Technologies (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA
University of the Western Cape
Mr J Connan South African sign language translation Cisco Systems South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA
Dr J Klaasen Plant-Enabling Potentiation Technologies (PEPTECH) Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust
Prof VM Linkov Fuel cell and hydrogen devices Eskom Holdings Ltd, South African Power Engineering and Consultancy
Prof DJG Rees Fruit tree genetics Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust
Mr WD Tucker Multi-modal sSemi-synchronous communications Cisco Systems South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA
University of the Witwatersrand
Dr SH Connel A novel photon-induced diamond detection system Bateman Minerals (Pty) Ltd
Prof NJ Coville Catalysts for industrial processes Johnson Matthey (Pty) Ltd, Sasol Technology
Prof WA Cronje Condition monitoring for power generation Eskom Holdings Ltd
Prof EM Cukrowska Chromium speciation in varied matrices Anglo Platinum, Chrome International South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Eskom, Holcim, Sasol Technology,
Xstrata
Prof B Dwolatzky Mobile computing to support field personnel Eskom
Prof RH Eric Modelling CLU reactors Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd
Dr V Gray Biogas production from waste water Eskom Holdings Ltd
Prof HE Hanrahan ICT convergence issues Siemens Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA
Prof D Hildebrandt Development of a CTL plant Golden Nest International Group
Prof IR Jandrell Development of an image-based diagnostic system DiagnovIS (Pty) Ltd, Plascon Paints (Pty) Ltd
Mr S Kauchali Development of a paraffin distribution network Pasasa
Prof Jakinnaird Understanding the formation of the Platreef Anglo Platinum, Platreef Resources (Pty) Ltd
Prof BM Lacquet Photonics in power engineering Eskom Holdings Ltd, TLC Software cc
Prof S Luyckx Hard materials manufacture and assessment Element 6 (Pty) Ltd
Prof T Marwala Application of image processing to engineering Denel (Pty) Ltd
Prof MH Moys Modelling chutes for design and control Eskom
Prof R Paskaramoorthy New composite materials and techniques Amitech South Africa, Denel Aerospace Systems, Eskom, Nivitex, Sasol Polymers
Dr S Piketh Air quality monitoring technology evaluation Ero Electronic SA (Pty) Ltd
Biofuel burning and cloud processes Eskom
Elandsfontein atmospheric sulphur study Eskom
Matimba environmental research Eskom
UAE rainfall enhancement assessment Orsmond Aviation
Prof MEC Rey Biotechnology for the improvement of cassava CS Manufacturing Co (Pty) Ltd
Prof MC Scholes Indicators of forest sustainability Sappi Research
Dr M Sephton Corrosion evaluation of exhaust materials Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd
Prof T J Sheer Energy efficiency improvement in thermal systems Eskom
Ms S Webb Bushveld palaeomagnetism Anglo Platinum
Prof ETF Witkowski SCAW landfill Scaw Metals
The gold mine phytoremediation project AngloGold Ashanti Ltd
Prof MJ Byrne IPM of stem borers in South Africa SA Sugar Assoc., Superlawn cc
Prof RH Eric Development and research into ferroalloys Ferro Alloy Producers’ Assoc.
Prof IR Jandrell Lightning/EMC protection Eskom
Prof MH Moys Modelling grinding mills for design and control AngloGold Ashanti Ltd, Eskom
Dr L Otter Determination of air quality impact African Products
University of Venda for Science and Technology
Dr LC Chimuka Phytoremediation in the PGM industry Anglo Platinum
University of Zululand
Prof MO Adigun Wireless Internet software and services research Huawei Technologies SA (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA
Vaal University of Technology
Dr E B Naidoo Flow analysis in the platinum industry Anglo Platinum
Dr HC vanZ Pienaar Development of affordable telephone facilities Malesela Taihan Electric Cables (Pty) Ltd, Telkom SA , TFMC (Pty) Ltd
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List of acronyms
ARC Agricultural Research Council PoP Proof of Payment
BEE Black Economic Empowerment SETI Science, Engineering and Technology Institution
CoG Conditions of Grant SMME Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise
CSIR Council for Scientific and Industrial Research the dti Department of Trade and Industry
HBU Historically Black University THRIP Technology and Human Resources for Industry
HEI Higher Education Institution Programme
HWU Historically White University TIPTOP Technology and Innovation Promotion through
NRF National Research Foundation Transfer of People
PoE Proof of Expenditure
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For more information on the long-term impacts of
THRIP-funded research in South Africa,
please see the THRIP Impact Report 2005.
