Showcase 2020

A showcase of the research and software development projects of our third year BCom and BSc finalists, Masters and PhD students.

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Project Showcase

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AquaLac Dashboard
Soil moisture management dashboard made for AquaCheck

By: Callum De La Hunt, Laura Osorhean, Ammar Canani

AquaCheck is a soil moisture management company that provides a range of services and products to farmers who want to improve their on-farm irrigation management. AquaCheck offers a variety of probes which measure soil moisture and temperature....

IS Hons Systems Development Project IS Masters by Coursework and Dissertation IS Masters by Coursework and Dissertation

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Open Up Open Box
Meeting Management System

By: Jo Theron, Charl Jones, Mustafa Gulamhussein

Open Box is a global software development consultancy firm that operates in the Real Estate industry and serves clients mainly in the US and the UK. Open Box is struggling with its current Outlook-based boardroom-booking system as it lacks...

IS Hons Systems Development Project

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Agri-Track
UCT Honours

By: Jamie Seymour, Matthew Leslie, Warren Driver

The world’s population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050. The general consensus is that global agricultural production has to be increased by about 60-70 per cent from the current levels to meet the increased food demand in 2050....

IS Hons Systems Development Project

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Bloom App
Bloom app and Team

By: Kayla Bailey, Matthew Lees, Ammaarah Abrahams

The South African floriculture market has seen exponential growth recently from both local and international buyers. This industry ensures the livelihood of thousands of South Africans –workers, farmers, wholesalers and exporters to name but...

IS Hons Systems Development Project IS Masters by Dissertation

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VitaWiz
CV Creation Wizard

By: Michael Rutherford, Rethabile Pule, Abongile Pandle, Tony Deng

VitaWiz is intended as a solution to the high unemployment rate in SA. Many workers (particularly those who are unskilled) lack the knowledge, skills or resources to create a high-quality CV, and would rather go without.

VitaWiz offers a full...

IS Hons Systems Development Project

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Hubble SkyLab
TecSupport X Hubble Studios

By: Shivant Maharaj, Taboka Velempini

Hubble Studios is an EduTech company that prides itself in creating industry-leading educational software that has grabbed the attention of clients such as Harvard University, EdX, and Johnson & Johnson institute. Their growth, much like...

IS Hons Systems Development Project

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Freelancer Management System

By: Tanaka Gandidzanwa, James Tully, Tonny Mtae, Sasha Chiketsani

Hyperli is a curated marketplace which connects local businesses to local customers. Customers use the Hyperli website to discover new restaurants and activities within their immediate area and are offered discount offerings and pre-packaged...

IS Hons Systems Development Project

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Team 3 - Brownie Points
IS Honours

By: Sujala Singh, Kimera Saroop, Brittni Schwartz

The H.O.P.E. (Human Rights, Optimism, Pride and Experience) project is inspired and sponsored by Brownie Points. Brownie Points is an organisation that empowers and celebrates good deeds. Their vision is a social economy that unlocks the value of...

IS Hons Systems Development Project

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Inclusive Practices Africa
By Team SIX

By: Nikhil Maharajh, Edwin Ndaba, Maryam Seboa, Kimberley Mugadza

Third year information systems students Edwin Ndaba, Maryam Seboa, Kimberley Mugadza and Nikhil Maharajh, comprising Team 6 built a new website for the Inclusive Practices Africa unit in the Department of Health and Rehab of UCT. Our site provides...

IS 3rd Year Systems Development Project IS Hons Systems Development Project

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South Africa Makes 3D Printing Platform
3rd Year System Development Project

By: Dylan Ribbans, Kanyisa Mahuzi, Ntandoyenkosi Mendu, Naledi Tlhakudi

South Africa Makes Online 3D Printing Portal

Background
South Africa Makes (SAM) is a Cape-Town-based business founded by Dr Riyad Domingo and Dr Cherise Dunn, this business provides low volume 3D...

IS 3rd Year Systems Development Project IS Hons Systems Development Project

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TRAK
UCT Residences Booking System

By: Temoso Masilo, Rufaro Chibanda, Anderson Mupambwa, Matete Kopano Lebakeng

TRAK: The UCT Residences Booking System

UCT Student Housing and Residence Life faces the following challenges: There is no system that allows students in UCT residences to book for desired facilities such as...

IS 3rd Year Systems Development Project IS Hons Systems Development Project

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Green Gecko Paint Management System
A bespoke, two-part system for handling the company's paint division

By: Thamsanqa Hoza, Kaluwa Siwale, Busenati Mwati, Mpumelelo Tsotsha

Green Gecko Frames is a small sole proprietor business based in Cape Town that have been in the framing business for close to 20 years. They have recently expanded their service offerings to include the sale of Tjhoko Paints as well as...

IS 3rd Year Systems Development Project IS Hons Systems Development Project

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THCT Storytelling Platform
Tygerberg Hospital Children's Trust

By: Jenna Jones, Tanweer Ismail, Mahima Daya, Gordon Cook

The Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Trust, founded in 2011, is a registered Trust and Public Benefit Organization with the sole objective of supporting mother and child patients at the Tygerberg Hospital....

IS 3rd Year Systems Development Project IS Hons Systems Development Project IS Masters by Coursework and Dissertation IS Masters by Coursework and Dissertation

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UCT Sports Centre
Club Administration and Registration System

By: Julian Smart, Caitlin Murphy, Nishen Naidoo, Tristan Fiser

The UCT sports centre website allows UCT students and staff members to browse the various clubs that the University has to offer, chat via the website, be able to register for sporting clubs online as well as be able to manage their...

IS 3rd Year Systems Development Project IS Hons Systems Development Project

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Zilch Mobile App
SAJE Tech x Team Africa Ventures (INF3003W Team 1)

By: Jamie Doman, Emma Blackburn, Shaakir Mohamed, Abdulrehman Dandekar

Zilch aims to provide a more affordable alternative to the conventional system of requiring high upfront deposits from tenants for the leasing of residential properties, whilst at the same time affording peace of mind to landlords by standing...

IS 3rd Year Systems Development Project IS Hons Systems Development Project

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The Analogue Collective
Project Finessers- Team 4

By: Intisar Constant, Haadiya Jeelabdeer, Kirin Maharaj, Richard Delbridge

FreshGold SA is an leading trader of fresh produce in South Africa that operates in the local and international market. It procures fresh produce from selected producers and then sells it to a set of customers. FreshGold does not have extensive...

IS 3rd Year Systems Development Project IS Hons Systems Development Project