DSL Masters Interviews
Interview Calendar
Use this page to join the DSL Masters / NRF interview sessions. All times are SAST / Africa-Johannesburg.
Teams Interview Access
Each student has a private Teams interview invite. The links below are published here as a backup access point for the sprint. Please use the link for the relevant interview only.
Meetings may be recorded or transcribed so the DSL team can use the discussion to support the NRF application drafting and review process.
Confirmed Teams Interview Schedule
Recommended and optional staff attendees are listed to help the panel coordinate quickly.
| Date | Time | Candidate | Discussion Feedback | NRF Application Review | Join Teams Meeting | Recommended Staff | Optional Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 29 June 2026 | 09:00 | Raphael Alsfine | Private | Private | Join Teams | Dr Dangor, Dr Shamin, Prof. Ling | None |
| Monday, 29 June 2026 | 10:30 | Sergio Lephadi | Open feedback | Private | Join Teams | Dr Dangor, Dr Shamin, Prof. Ling | None |
| Monday, 29 June 2026 | 14:00 | Sinade Naidoo | Private | Private | Join Teams | Dr Dangor, Dr Shamin | Prof. Ling |
| Monday, 29 June 2026 | 14:30 | Tareeq Govender | Private | Private | Join Teams | Dr Dangor, Dr Shamin | Prof. Ling |
| Monday, 29 June 2026 | 15:00 | Dylan Walt | Open feedback | Private | Join Teams | Dr Dangor, Dr Shamin | Prof. Ling |
| Monday, 29 June 2026 | 15:30 | Aatikah | Open feedback | Open review | Join Teams | Dr Dangor, Dr Shamin | Prof. Ling |
| Monday, 29 June 2026 | 20:00 | Oryon Choonoo | Private | Private | Join Teams | Dr Dangor, Dr Shamin, Prof. Ling | None |
| Monday, 29 June 2026 | 20:30 | Jatin Charles | Open feedback | Private | Join Teams | Dr Dangor, Dr Shamin, Prof. Ling | None |
| Monday, 29 June 2026 | 21:00 | João Pedra | Open feedback | Private | Join Teams | Dr Dangor, Dr Shamin, Prof. Ling | None |
| Tuesday, 30 June 2026 | 15:30 | Masixole Jokanisi | Private | Private | Join Teams | Dr Dangor, Dr Shamin, Prof. Ling | None |
Access Notes
- Students should join only their own interview unless the DSL team asks otherwise.
- Staff can use the links here if a calendar block or Teams invite is difficult to find.
- Open the meeting a few minutes early if Teams asks for a sign-in, lobby, or device check.
Scheduling Constraints
- Tuesday 30 June has a Dr Dangor unavailability block from 12:00 to 15:00.
- All interviews are on Teams.
- Use WhatsApp for urgent schedule changes.