Degrees Held
- PhD in Community Development (UKZN)
- Masters in Development Studies
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (Majors Economic History and Development studies & Sociology)
Research Interestes
- Gender & Gender in relation to Climate Change
- Gender-Based Violence
- Indigenous Knowledge systems
- Participatory methods in Community Development
- Participatory Action Research (PAR)
Teaching Interests
- Community and Climate Change
- Capitalism & Development
- Political Economy of Food
- Economic History
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Journal Articles
- Khumalo, H. and Ndlovu, A.K., 2024. Mentoring as a Form of Transformation in Academia. African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies, 6(1), pp.1-10.
Community Involvement
- Community-Engaged Research & Digital Storytelling
- Organisational Development & Capacity Building with Civil Society
- Direct Community Engagement & Advocacy
Teaching Expertise
- Introduction to Community Development, Principles in Community Development, Community Profiling. Climate Change & Sustainability in Community Development
- Capitalism & Development, Political Ecology, Southern Africa Development.
Student Supervision (Honours, Masters, PhD …)
Masters
Honours
Masters
- Maria Orenge. An evaluation of the sustainability of Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) in Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment: A case study of KwaMashu.
- Nonhlahla Mohau. Integrating a Male-Engagement Lens for GBV Prevention: An Analysis of Policy Opportunities and Institutional Challenges in Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality
- Nokukhanya Molefe. Investigating the lived experiences of Men with Absent Fathers in the Community of Evaton in Gauteng Province
Honours
- Lwandile Nene (2023). Age-based Discrimination of Older Women in Employment: Perceptions of Older Women in South Africa.
- Zotha Hlongwane (2023). Investigating Community Reintegration for Sexual Offenders in Umlazi Community, Durban.
- Sthandiwe Mjiyakho (2023). The Role of Collaborative Partnerships in Mitigating Land Degradation in uMhlathuze Municipality
- Mihlemihle Zwane (2024). Exploring the Role of Community Support in Enhancing Opportunities for Disabled Individuals in KwaZulu Natal
- Nkosinathi Mngwengwe (2024). The Role of Inclusive Development Initiatives in Reducing Inequality and Poverty in Kwazulu-Natal
- Banele Kunene (2024). Exploring the Current State of Social Inclusion Towards the LGBTQI+ Individuals in KwaZulu Natal.
- Nontethelelo Nene (2025). An Exploratory Descriptive Study Examining the Drivers of Early and Unintended Pregnancy and their Implications for High School Learners in Rural Nongoma, Kwazulu-Natal.
- Zama Nduku (2025). Exploring The Role of Community Development Projects in Advancing Human Rights Among Rural Communities in Ndwedwe.
PGDip in Community Development
- Maria Oreng (2023). The Role of Gender Inequality in Reducing Women’s Empowerment Initiatives in Homabay County, Kenya
- Thobile Sedumedi (2023). Youth Engagement in Community Development Projects in South Africa, Johannesburg.
- Nonhlahla Mohau (2024). The Significance of Men’s Behaviour Change Initiatives in Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality.
- Nokulunga Goba (2025). An Assessment of Sustainable Development Goal 11 and Sustainable Livelihood Strategies for Enhancing the Viability of Rural Communities and Human Settlements in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal: A Strategy to Mitigate Rural-To-Urban Migration.