External Research Profiles
Bio
- Professor Oliver Mtapuri facilitates Advanced Research Methods, Poverty and Inequality, Development Management and Political Economy of the Welfare State in the School. He has a PhD in Development studies (UKZN) and an MBA degree from the University of Zimbabwe. He is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Zimbabwe. Before joining the academe, Oliver worked for 12 years in the Government of Zimbabwe as a Labour Economist/Researcher in the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.
Degrees Held
- PhD (Development Studies)
- MBA
Teaching
- Poverty and inequality
- Advanced Research Methods
Research
- Poverty and inequality, well-being, community-based tourism, redistribution, climate change, and research methodologies and theory development
Selected Publications
Books
Journal Articles
Chapters in Books
Other
Books
- Mtapuri, O. (ed) (2023). Poverty, Inequality, and Innovation in the Global South. Palgrave Macmillan Cham, DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21841-5
- Mtapuri, O. (ed). (2022). African Perspectives on Poverty, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and Innovation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5856-4_3
- Masuku, MM., Mtapuri, O., Sabela, PT & Mlondo, NM. (2022). ‘Housing the Poor on the African Continent: Reconsidering Ubuntu Philosophy, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, ISBN13: 978-1-5275-8952-0
- Mtapuri O, Thabethe N & Roesing K. (Eds) (2014). Community Voices on Climate Change. Durban: eThekwini Municipality. ISBN: 978-0-620-60205-1.
- Mtapuri, O, Nonhlanhla Nkosi & Selaelo Sebetlene (2007) Pathways to Entrepreneurship NCV level 2, FET Colleges, Heinemann Publishers, Johannesburg. ISBN 978-0-7962-1954-1 Mtapuri, O, Nkosi Nonhlanhla & Rob Smorfitt (2008) Pathways to Project Management NCV Level 3” Heinemann Publishers, Johannesburg. ISBN 978-0-7962-1938-1
- Smorfitt, Rob & Mtapuri, O, (2008), Pathways to Project Management NCV Level 4, Heinemann Publishers, Johannesburg. ISBN 978-0-7962-2621-1
Journal Articles
- , N, Elakpa, DN, Moyo C, Soboyisi M, Moyo S, Mpofu S, Chadyiwa M, Malahlela M, Tiba C, Mkandla D, Ndhlovu TM, Moruthoane T, Mphuthi DD & Mtapuri O (2024), The Transformative Impact of Community-Led Monitoring in the Suth African Health System: A Comprehensive Analysis. International Journal of Public Health 69:16066591. Doi: 10.3389/ijph.2024.1606591
- Giampiccoli, A., Mnguni, E.M. & Mtapuri, O. (2024). Chefs’ Visibility on the Official South African Tourism Website. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 13(1):41-50. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.46222/ajhtl.19770720.480)
- Mtapuri O., Daitai J, Camilleri MA, & Dłużewska A, (2024). Sustainable Tourism Development: Insights from South Africa and the continent. Tourism Planning & Destination Marketing, Second Edition 117 132, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, UK. DOI: 10.1108/978-1-80455-888-120241006.
- Umubyeyi SB & Mtapuri O., (2024). The Role of Social Networks in maintaining livelihoods among African Migrant Refugees in Durban, South Africa. Mankind Quarterly. 64(4), 843-854, Summer Edition. ISSN 0025-2344.
- Mtapuri O., Giampiccoli A, Phuong-anh DT, Dłużewska A, Mnguni EM, & Long PH (2024). Street food tourism: current trends and envisaged trajectories. Annales UMCS, Vol. LXXIX, 34-47. DOI: 10.17951/h.2024.79.0.39-47
- Mthombeni, Z, & Mtapuri, O (2024). Exploring the intersection between social class and technological change: A study of South African perceptions of Industry 4.0, African Journal of Development Studies, Vol 14(1): 435 – 459.
- Giampiccoli, A., Mtapuri, O., Maharaj, J., & JugMohan, S, (2024). Promoting Community-based tourism: Strategies for Adopting Community-Centred Practices in the Tourism Industry. Annales UMCS, LXXIX.
- Mtapuri O., Giampiccoli A, Phuong-anh DT, Dłużewska A, Mnguni EM, & Long PH (2024). Street food tourism: Perspectives and experiences of two countries: Vietnam and Poland. Annales UMCS, Vol. LXXIX,
- Ndumiso, T, Ngbede,E.D, Nyengerai, T, Mtapuri, O, Moyo, S, Mphuthi, DD & Nyasulu, P. (2023). Understanding health outcome drivers among adherence club patients in clinics of Gauteng, South Africa: a structural equation modelling (SEM) approach. AIDS Research and Therapy, 20:71 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-023-00565-5
- Andrea Giampiccoli, Oliver Mtapuri & Anna Dłużewska (2023) Enhancing positive impacts at tourist destinations through local participation: New directions for sustainable tourism. Journal of Tourism & Development, No. 44 | 2023 | [ 335 – 352], DOI: 10.34624/rtd.v44i0.30813, e-ISSN 2182-1453
- Singh, U, Naidoo, M, Mtapuri, O, Petrus, R, Gibson, S, Arek-Bawa, O, (2023). Investigating Online Versus In-Person Learning on Student Performance. No. 10969. https://doi.org/10.25159/2663-5895/10969
- Andrea Giampiccoli, Erasmus Mzobanzi Mnguni, Anna Dłużewska & Oliver Mtapuri (2023) Potatoes: Food tourism and beyond, Cogent Social Sciences, 9:1, 2172789, DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2023.2172789. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2023.2172789
- Beatrice Samson Umubyeyi & Oliver Mtapuri (2023). Armed Conflict and Sexual violence: Experiences of Banyamulenge Women in South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Mankind Quarterly, 64(1),
- Shoba, M., & Mtapuri, O. (2022). An appraisal of the drivers behind South Africa and China relations. African Identities, 22(3), 794–810. https://doi.org/10.1080/14725843.2022.2125364
- Mtapuri, O. & Tinarwo. P. (2021). From Apartheid to Democracy: Patterns and Trends of inequality in South Africa. Southern African Journal of Demography. Vol 21 (1), 104-133.
- Mtapuri, O. & Giampiccoli, A. (2021). Beyond COVID-19: an opportunity for a new tourism sector. International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Systems (IJHTS) (Special Issue Edition on Covid-19 (Pandemic): Challenges, Impacts and Planning Ahead for Hospitality & Tourism).
- Mtapuri, O., Camilleri, M.A., & Dluzewska (2021). Advancing community-based tourism approaches for the sustainable development of destinations, Sustainable Development, DOI: 1002/sd.2257
- Giampiccoli A. & Mtapuri, O. (2021). Going beyond social corporate responsibility: possible new directions in tourism. International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics.(DOI:1504/IJBGE.2021.10041074)
- Mtapuri, O., Thanh, T.D., Giampiccoli, A. & Dłużewska, A. (2021). Expansion and Specification of Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes and Practices Survey Model for Community-Based Tourism Development. Sustainability, 13, 10525, 1-12. (https://doi.org/10.3390/su131910525) (https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/19/10525/htm)
- Mtapuri, O. & Giampiccoli, A. (2021). Contextualing a tourism development alternative for Argentina: a proposal for community based diffused tourism. Journal of Spatial and Organizational Dynamics, IX(2), 138-155. https://www.jsod-cieo.net/journal/index.php/jsod/article/view/277) https://www.jsod-cieo.net/journal/index.php/jsod/article/view/277/207
- Giampiccoli, A. & Mtapuri, O. (2021). From Conventional to Alternative Tourism: Rebalancing Tourism towards a Community-Based Tourism Approach in Hanoi, Vietnam. Social Sciences, 10,176. (https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci10050176) (https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/10/5/176).
- Mawire, C., Mtapuri, O., Kidane, T., Mchunu, K. (2020). Socio-Economic Effects of Migration on the Family: Evidence from Zimbabwean and Congolese Families Living in Durban, South Africa, Mankind Quarterly, 61(1): 117-135.5
- Shonhe, T. & O. (2020). Zimbabwe’s Emerging Farmer Classification model: a ‘new’ countryside, Review of African Political Economy, 47(165): 363-381.
- Giampiccoli, A. & Mtapuri, O. (2020). Beyond Rural Contexts: Community-Based Tourism for A Better Life in The City, Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Research, 8(2):419-439, DOI: 30519/ahtr.690184
- Mtapuri, O. & Giampiccoli, A. (2020). Investment Redistributive Incentive Model (IRIM) for South Africa: a proposal for redistributive development. e-Review of Tourism Research, 18(1), : 147-157.
- Giampiccoli, A., Mtapuri, O. and Dłużewska, A. (2020). Investigating the intersection between sustainable tourism and community-based tourism. Vol. 68/ No. 4/ 2020/ 415 – 433UDC: 338.484+314.1-027.541; https://doi.org/10.37741/t.68.4.4
- Giampiccoli, A., Mtapuri, O. & Jugmohan, S. (2020). Community-based tourism and animals: Theorising the relationship. Cogent Social Sciences, 6:1. (https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2020.1778965)
- Mnguni, E. M., Mtapuri, O. & Giampiccoli, A. (2020). Tourism in rural areas: a case study of opportunities in the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems, 13(2), 96-105.
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- Umubyeyi, B., Mtapuri, O. & Naidu, M., (2020). The Role of Religion and Religious Leaders in Marital Conflict Resolution: A Perspective of Congolese Migrants’ Families Living in Durban, South Africa, The Family Journal: Counselling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 28(4): 413-419.
- Mtapuri, O. & Giampiccoli, A. (2020). Toward a Model of Just Tourism: A Proposal. Social Sciences, 2020, 9(4), 34, 1-19. (https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci9040034)
- Giampiccoli, A., Mtapuri, O. & Nauright, J. (2020). Tourism development in the Seychelles: a proposal for a unique community-based tourism alternative. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change, DOI: 10.1080/14766825.2020.1743297(https://doi.org/10.1080/14766825.2020.1743297)
- Mchunu, K. & Mtapuri, O. (2020). The Limits to Openness and Tolerance: Theorizing Migration in the Case of Clermont Township, Durban, South Africa, Mankind Quarterly, 60(3): 382-399
- Sean JUGMOHAN1, Andrea GIAMPICCOLI, Dinesh VALLABH3, Oliver MTAPURI, A model of CBT networks and organizations: an African perspective and beyond, Forum Geographic, Volume XIX, Issue 1 (June 2020), pp. 105-115 http://dx.doi.org/10.5775/fg.2020.104.i
- Umubyeyi, B & Mtapuri, O. (2019) Approaches to Marital Conflict Resolution: A Perspective of Democratic Republic of Congo Migrants Living in Durban, South Africa, Journal of Family Issues, 1-21, DOI: 10.1177/0192513X19833092
- Ntini, E & Mtapuri, O (2019). Political corporatism against international nongovernmental organisations in post- 2000 Zimbabwe: Was the state justified? AFFRIKA: Journal of Politics, Economics and Society, Vol. 9 (1), June, ISSN: 1998-4936 (Print) ISSN: 2075-6534 (Online)
- Mtapuri, O. & Giampiccoli, A. (2019). Tourism, community-based tourism and ecotourism: a definitional problematic. South African Geographical Journal, 101(1), 22-35. ISSN: 0373-6245, https://doi.org/10.1080/03736245.2018.1522598
- Khambule, I & Mtapuri, O. (2018). Interrogating the Institutional Capacity of Local Government to Support Local Economic Development Agencies in KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. African Journal of Public Affairs. Vol 10 (1):25-43.
- Khambule, I & Mtapuri, O (2018). Assessing the role of Local Economic Development Agencies in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Local Economy. Vol 33(4): 438-455.
- Dube, E., Mtapuri, O. & Matunhu, J., 2018, Managing flood disasters on the built environment in the rural communities of Zimbabwe: Lessons learnt’, Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies 10(1), a542. https:// doi.org/10.4102/jamba. v10i1.542
- Dube, E., Mtapuri, O. & Matunhu, J., 2018, Flooding and poverty: Two interrelated social problems impacting rural development in Tsholotsho district of Matabeleland North province in Zimbabwe, Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies 10(1), a455. https://doi.org/ 10.4102/jamba.v10i1.455
- Giampiccoli A & Mtapuri, O. (2017). Beyond community-based tourism: Towards a new tourism classification system. Gazeta de Antropologia. Vol. 33 (1); 15 – 32 (Spanish and English).
- Thabethe, N., Mbatha, Z. & Mtapuri, O. (2016). School-Based Programmes as a New Form of the Family for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in the Province of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, Journal of Comparative Family Studies, Vol XLV1I (3): 357-368.
- Aphane, M., Mtapuri, O., Mollel, N., & Burman, C. (2016). Academic Interaction with social partners in the case from the University of Limpopo, Journal of Education, Vol. 66: 140 -184.
- Mtapuri O, Kekana L & Thabethe N., (2015). Developing a new procurement model for the National School Nutrition Programme in Limpopo, South Africa. Loyola Journal of Social Sciences. XXIX (2), Jul – Dec 2015: 167 – 187.
- Hatlane MD., Mtapuri, O & Thabethe N., (2015). Community Home-Based Care as a Job Creation Strategy in the Informal Economy: The Case of the Greater Giyani Municipality, South Africa. Journal of Public Administration, Vol. 50 (2): 318-333.
- Burman, C., Aphane, M., Mamabolo, R., , O., & Delobelle, P. (2015). Distributed-efficacy and social practice in the context of ‘ending AIDS’. The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa, 11(1) July 2015, pp. 39-63. http://dspace.nwu.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10394/14274/03%20Burman%20et%20al%20Aids.pdf?sequence=1
- Giampiccoli A & Mtapuri O (2015). Between Theory and Practice: A Conceptualization of Community Based Tourism and Community Participation. Loyola Journal of Social Sciences. XXIX (1), Jan – Jun 2015: 27-52.
- Burman CJ, Aphane M, Mtapuri O & Delobelle P. (2015). Expanding the prevention armamentarium portfolio: A framework for promoting HIVConversant Communities within a complex, adaptive epidemiological landscape. Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS, Vol. 12 (1): 18 -29. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/17290376.2015.1034292
- Thobela NQ & Mtapuri O (2014). Teachers’ perceptions of the Integrated Quality Management System: Lessons from Mpumalanga, South Africa. South African Journal of Education, Vol. 34(1). Pp.1-14. Available at http://www.sajournalofeducation.co.za/index.php/saje/issue/view/41
- Mtapuri O & Giampiccoli A. (2014). Towards a comprehensive model of community-based tourism development. South African Geographical Journal. Routledge http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03736245.2014.977813#.VG2xtDSUdAo DOI:1080/03736245.2014.977813
- Modisha NJ & Mtapuri O, (2013), A crisis of expectation versus legislative mandate: The Case of Molemole and Blouberg Municipalities in the Limpopo Province. Journal of Public Administration. Vol 48(2): 267-281.http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/jpad/jpad_v48_n2_a6.pdf
- Mtapuri, O & Giampiccoli A, (2013): Interrogating the role of the state and non-state actors in community-based tourism ventures: toward a model for spreading the benefits to the wider community, South African Geographical Journal, Routledge, Vol 95 (1), pp. 1-15. ISSN: 0373-6245 DOI: 10.1080/03736245.2013.805078. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03736245.2013.805078
- Mtapuri O & Mazengwa PJ, (2013), Of Spirituality and Poverty: A Zimbabwean Perspective, Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology. Vol 13(1), Available at: http://www.ipjp.org/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=318&view=finish&cid=232&catid=56&m=0
- Malatji I & , O. (2012) Can Community-Based tourism enterprises alleviate poverty? toward a new organization – Tourism Review International, Vol. 16(1), pp 1 – 14. https://www.cognizantcommunication.com/component/content/article/553
- Mtapuri, O, (2012) An asset-by-asset poverty index – Journal of Income Distribution, 20 (3-4), Sept-December 2011. https://pi.library.yorku.ca/ojs/index.php/jid/article/view/30220
- Giampiccoli, A & Mtapuri (2012), Community-based tourism: an exploration of the concept(s) from a political perspective – Tourism Review International. Vol. 16 (1). Pp 29 – 43. https://www.cognizantcommunication.com/component/content/article/553
- Mtapuri O, (2012), A Review of Social Protection Programmes: Lessons from Zimbabwe. The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher. Vol 24(3): 365 – 383. (November 2012). http://www.uj.ac.za/EN/Faculties/humanities/departments/socialwork/TheSocialWorkPractionerResearcherJournal/Documents/Previous%20Issue%20-%20Vol%2024(3)%20November%202012.pdf
- Sebashe SS, & Mtapuri (2011), Implementation of a Performance Management System: a case study of Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality in Limpopo, Journal of Public Administration, Vol, 46 (4), pp. 1323 -1337. (December 2011). http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/jpad/jpad_v46_n4_a8.pdf
- Mtapuri, O, (2011) Revisiting the Income Threshold – Loyola Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. XXV, No.2, pp. 163-176. https://www.academia.edu/5407136/Revisiting_the_income_threshold_for_measuring_poverty
- Mtapuri, O. (2009) Developing an Asset Threshold Using the Consensual Approach: Results from Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, Journal of International Development, Vol. 21, pp. 1– 13. https://www.academia.edu/5407154/Developing_a_poverty_index_using_the_consensual_approach_Results_from_mashonaland_West_Zimbabwe
- Mtapuri, O. (2008), “Exploring local conceptions of poverty, wealth and well – being: Field evidence from Mashonaland West Province of Zimbabwe”, Development Africa, Codesria, Vol. XXXIII, No. 3, pp. 35-44. http://www.ajol.info/index.php/ad/article/viewFile/57300/45685
- Mtapuri, O. (2006), “Social Dialogue Discord: The Views of Key Informants in the Case of Zimbabwe”. Loyola Journal of Social Sciences. Issue Vol. 20, No. 2. http://www.loyolajournal.info/Vol.%20XX,%20No.2,%202006.pdf
- Mtapuri, O (2006), “Social Dialogue: An Endless Tug of War – The Case of Zimbabwe”, South African Labour Bulletin, Issue Vol. 30, No. 4 Oct/Nov 2006. pp.149 – 170.
- Mtapuri, O. (2005), “The Missing Link : Asset-Based Measures of Poverty Towards Asset-Income Threshold and Networth Threshold”. Loyola Journal of Social Sciences. Issue Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 245-259. http://www.loyolajournal.info/Vol.%20XIX,%20No.%202,%202005.pdf
Chapters in Books
- Mtapuri, O & Myeni, LS, (2025). Land Rights, Land Ownership, Land Invasions, Homelessness and Informal Settlements: The Law as an Enabler or Impediment to Human Settlement. In: Okem, A. E, Myeni, L.S., & Mosiea, T. (eds). Transformative Innovation for Sustainable Human Settlements: A South African Context. Routledge, ISBN: 978-1-032-41202-3, DOI: 10.4324/9781003356783
- Mtapuri, O. (2023). Of Poverty, Inequality, Development, and Innovation: An Introduction. In: Mtapuri, O. (eds) Poverty, Inequality, and Innovation in the Global South. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21841-5_1
- Mtapuri, O., Okem, A.E. (2023). Perceptions of Inequality in an Informal Settlement in Durban, South Africa. In: Mtapuri, O. (eds) Poverty, Inequality, and Innovation in the Global South. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21841-5_2
- Kidane, T.T., Mtapuri, O. (2023). Factors Affecting Agricultural Students’ Attitude Towards Entrepreneurship at a University in South Africa. In: Mtapuri, O. (eds) Poverty, Inequality, and Innovation in the Global South. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21841-5_13
- Mutale, T.M., Mtapuri, O. (2023). Rural Women’s Perceptions of Poverty and Inequality in Mungwi District, Zambia. In: Mtapuri, O. (eds) Poverty, Inequality, and Innovation in the Global South. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21841-5_15
- Nhemachena, A., Mtapuri, O. (2022). Empirecrafting or Statecrafting Africa? Beyond Banal “Traditional” Witchery and Towards Rebuilding the Moral Economy. In: Mtapuri, O. (eds) African Perspectives on Poverty, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and Innovation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5856-4_3
- Mtapuri, O., Myeni, S.L. (2022). Interrogating a Developmental State: Opportunities and Priorities for Development Using Policy and Innovation. In: Mtapuri, O. (eds) African Perspectives on Poverty, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and Innovation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5856-4_11
- Mtapuri O, (2021). Catapulting Entrepreneurship and Innovation Education for Growth and Development in IG Govender (Ed), Higher Education, Community Engagement and Entrepreneurship in Southern Africa. Cambridge Publishing.
- Mtapuri, O., & Myeni, S. L. (2020). Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda: A South African Experience. In Sithembiso Lindelihle Myeni and Andrew Emmanuel Okem (Eds), The Political Economy of Government subsidized Housing in South Africa. New York: Routledge. ISBN: 978-1-138-36491-2
- Myeni, S. L. & Mtapuri, O. (2020). Housing for individual sovereignty through innovations in policy and practice. In Sithembiso Lindelihle Myeni and Andrew Emmanuel Okem (Eds), The Political Economy of Government subsidized Housing in South Africa. New York: Routledge. ISBN: 978-1-138-36491-2
- Okem, AE., Myeni, S. L. & Mtapuri, O, & Nkambule, S. (2020). A historicity of housing policies in apartheid South Africa. In Sithembiso Lindelihle Myeni and Andrew Emmanuel Okem (Eds), The Political Economy of Government subsidized Housing in South Africa. New York: Routledge. ISBN: 978-1-138-36491-2
- Vahed, A., Ross, A., Francis, S., Millar, B., Mtapuri, O., Searle, R., (2018). Research as transformation andtransformation as research, In Eli Bitzer, Liezel Frick, Magda Fourie-Malherbe and Kirsi Pyhältö (Eds), Spaces,journeys and horizons for postgraduate supervision, Stellenbosch: African Sun Media, pp 315-332. ISBN print:978-1-928357-80-3
- Vahed, A., Ross, A., Francis, S., Millar, B., Mtapuri, O., Searle, R., (2018). Research as transformation and transformation as research, In Eli Bitzer, Liezel Frick, Magda Fourie-Malherbe and Kirsi Pyhältö (Eds), Spaces,journeys and horizons for postgraduate supervision, Stellenbosch: African Sun Media, pp 315-332. ISBN print:978-1-928357-80-3
(6) (PDF) Research as Transformation and Transformation as Research. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328281342_Research_as_Transformation_and_Transformation_as_Research [accessed Aug 28 2024]. - O. (2017). ‘The adoption of community-based tourism in the proximity of Protected Areas: Implications for policy and practice’, in Stone, LS., Stone, MT., Mogomotsi, PK., & Mogomotsi, GEJ, (Eds), Protected areas and tourism in Southern Africa, New York, Routledge
Other
- Mtapuri, O (2008), Wither Dialogue, Wither Zimbabwe, South African Labour Bulletin. Vol. 32, No. 1 March/April 2008. pp. 50 – 61.
- Mtapuri, O, (2001) Working Conditions, Productivity: Training of private trainers. For International Labour Organisation (ILO) – Improve Your Business and Business Environment and Managing People, Presented at seminar on 5 – 16 February, 2001, Harare, Zimbabwe.
- Mtapuri, O (2010), (Ed) Selected Papers: Management for Development, Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership, University of Limpopo Press, Sovenga.
Community Involvement
- 2020 – Trained 25 staff members from Bridging the Gap SA, an NPO, and community members in customer services, project management and qualitative research.
- 2018 – A Rapid Assessment of Ukuthwala in Okhahlamba Sub-District uThukela District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, with Bridging the Gap SA for the Health Systems Trust.
- 2017 – Facilitator: Poverty and Inequality, Measurement and Critical Analysis at the Bergen Summer School, PhD course: Agenda 2030: Poverty, Climate Change and Sustainability, June 12 – 22 June, 2017, at the University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. Coordinated by: Prof Alberto D. Cimadamore and Noel Keenlyside. Five UKZN Master’s and PhD students participated.
Teaching Expertise
Module details | Your role in the module |
Community Development, Leadership and Facilitation (Masters) (2014-2015) | Module Coordinator – University of Limpopo |
Project Management (Masters) (2010-2015) | Module Coordinator – University of Limpopo |
Ethics, Development Planning and Management (Masters) (2010-2015) | Module Coordinator – University of Limpopo |
Research Methodology (Masters) (2010-2015)(Co-teaching) | Module Coordinator – University of Limpopo |
Systems and Processes in Community Development (Honours)(2015-2016) | Module Co-ordinator – University of KwaZulu Natal |
Political Economy of the Welfare State (Masters) (2018-2019) | Module Co-ordinator – University of KwaZulu Natal |
Development Management (Masters) (2015-2019) | Module Co-ordinator – University of KwaZulu Natal |
Poverty and Inequality (Masters) (2016 to present) | Module Co-ordinator – University of KwaZulu Natal |
Advanced Research Methods (Masters) (2020 to present) | Module Co-ordinator – University of KwaZulu Natal |
Student Supervision
Honours
Masters
PhD
Honours
- Khanyile, Thabile (2026). Child-Headed Households and the Struggle for Schooling: A Secondary Data Analysis of Educational Barriers in South Africa
- Mchunu, Anele Pretty Zabenguni (2024).
- Sibiya, Nonhle (2024).
- Bunjira, Helen Bahati (2023). An analysis on the impacts of foreign aid in Africa: A case study of Ethiopia and Nigeria.
- Mkhize, Lusanda Lindokuhle Qiniso (2023).
- Mkhize, Ntokozo Njabulo (2023).
- Mthalane, Ndumiso Philani Perfect (2023).
- Xulu, Kwanele (2023).
- Shozi, Aphiwe Olwethu (2023). Investigating the transition to the digital world among students at universities in South Africa: Implications for poverty and inequality
- Mbitu, Silindile Lucy (2023). Analysis of labour statistics of South Africa
- Siphokazi Ngcongo (2023). Analysing patterns of poverty and inequality among Black women during and after the apartheid period: in South Africa
- Luthuli, Abonile (2022).
- Mkhize, Lusanda Lindokuhle Qiniso (2022).
- Mkhize, Ntokozo Njabulo (2022).
- Mthalane, Ndumiso Philani Perfect (2022).
- Xulu, Kwanele (2022).
- Snovuyo Soduzuka (2021). The informal sector as a tool to reduce poverty and inequality in Durban
- Ndumiso Mdletshe (2021). Impact of Housing Provisioning as a tool to Alleviate Poverty and Inequality Amongst Low-income Earners in Cato Crest, Durban
Masters
- Thamsanqa Wiseman Mbatha (2026, In examination). Prospects, opportunities and outcomes of negotiation processes during the settlement phase of land restitution claims in King Cetshwayo District, Kwazulu-Natal.
- Minenhle Mlambo (2026, In examination), Gendered impacts of floods on mothers’s livelihoods in Inanda, eThekwini
- Sibiya Vusumuzi (2026, In examination), Role of the Eastern Seaboard Development in Stimulating Inclusive Economic Growth in Ugu District, KwaZulu-Natal
- Zinhle Khwela (2026, In examination), Academic Intervention of “At-Risk” Students: A Case Study of the School of Clinical Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Sandra Sitole (2026, In examination), Social networks and their impact on urban farming enterprises: case studies from Soweto, South Africa
- Siphamandla Ngamandla (2026, In examination). The role of inspiration in influencing the youth: A case study of the University of Kwazulu-Natal
- Zilungile Portia Nombelana (2026, In examination). Promoting food security: Case study of Ethekwini municipality’s soup kitchens, Durban
- Nomcebo Witness Khumalo (2026, In examination). Exploring the role of women in community development: The case of Willowvale, Mbashe Local Municipality
- Hloniphile A. Mbokazi (2026). Assessing the socio-economic effects and sustainability of urban renewal programs: A case study of KwaMashu, Durban
- Mkhwanazi, Nompumelelo Nomfundo (2026). Dissertation: Water Provisioning in Esikhaleni Circuit, King Cetshwayo Municipality: Prospects, Opportunities and Challenges
- Ndwandwe, Zuziwe Sandiso (2026). Lived-experiences of unemployed graduates – Challenges, opportunities and prospects: A case study of Nongoma area, KwaZulu-Natal
- Majozi, Ndumiso Moffat (2025). Role of Small-Scale Farmers in Food Security in the case of Nkandla Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
- Manyobe, Keabetswe Bathsheba (2025). Understanding the Drivers of Youth Unemployment in Jouberton: The Case of Matlosana Local Municipality, North West Province
- Mbatha, Skhulile (2025). Role of NGO’s in Alleviating Poverty and Creating Sustainable Livelihoods: A Case of Chesterville Township Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Mbathu, Mapule Trinity (2025). Exploring Women’s Role in Alleviating Household Poverty in KwaNdelu Area, Umzumbe Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
- Mnguni, Zinhle Fortunate (2025). Vulnerability and Coping Mechanisms: Lived Experiences of Victims of Natural Disasters in Quarry Road Informal Settlements in the eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
- Mnyandu, Nokwazi (2025). Understanding the Survival Strategies of Women in the Informal Economy in the Case of Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal
- Mthembu, Bongumusa Cecil (2025). The Perceptions and Compliance to the Minimum Wage and Sectoral Determination in the Agricultural Sector of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Sibisi, Nomfundo Tracy (2025). The Role of Coalition Government in Socio-Economic Development: The Case of eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
- Msizazwe, Orienda Kholeka (2024). Experiences faced by women managers in office- based posts in the Department of Education in the uGu District, Port Shepstone.
- Nomcebo Nxumalo (2024). Strategies to cope with online learning at the University of KwaZulu Natal during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Nomthandazo Qasha Mtshengu (2024). The Role of Ward Committees as a Mechanism for Public Participation in the Integrated Development Planning Process in Matatiele Local Municipality, Eastern Cape.
- Mazwakhe Cyril Mkhulisi (2024). A Quantitative Analysis of High Youth Unemployment in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal: Response to COVID 19
- Thubalethu Mbhamali (2024). Unpacking the impact of illegal immigrants on the Socio- economic development of eThekwini, KwaZulu Natal.
- .John Oderwa Malume (2010). Street trading in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, Challenges and Opportunities
- Charles Chidi Segatla (20210). An evaluation of rural-urban migration and the link to informal settlement patterns: A case study of Disteneng area in the Polokwane Municipality in Limpopo
- Hasani Patrick Shikolokolo (2010). An evaluation of the impact of the Kruger National Park’s Development Programme on the Hlanganani Community in the Limpopo Province
- Temperance Ramathetje Gwangwa (2011). The impact of immigrants on the development of Mankweng community in the Limpopo Province
- Donald Khathutshelo Lithole (2011). The role of the private and public sector in infrastructure development with reference to Makapans Valley World Heritage Site in the Limpopo Province
- Frans Tswaledi Mathiba (2011). Sustainability of poverty alleviation projects: A case study of the Apel Area, Fetakgomo Municipality of the Greater Sekhukhune District in the Limpopo Province
- Frans Tampe Nchabeleng (2011). An evaluation of housing provision in Fetakgomo Local Municipality in Limpopo
- Matimba George Nghonyama (2011). The sustainability of local economic development projects in Thulamela Municipality in the Vhembe District of the Limpopo Province
- Ngwako Ludwick Ramathoka (2011). An evaluation of the participation of sector departments in the Integrated Development Planning process of the Mopani District Municipality in the Limpopo Province
- .Molimishi Evans Seshoene (2011). Sustainability of poverty relief projects: An evaluation of Madumeleng Community Bread Making Project in the Greater Letaba Municipality in Limpopo
- Jerry Ngwetjane Thobejane (2011). Impact of service delivery on sustainable local economic development (LED) projects in the Greater Tubatse Municipality, Limpopo Province
- Dinyane Ezekiel Langa (2011). A critical examination of supervisors misconceptions in the application of key performance areas in the evaluation of employees performance at Mokopane Hospital in Limpopo
- Mpho Francoise Gwangwa (2011). The Role of Government in Reducing Fatal Accidents in the South African Mining Industry
- James Masia Matoane (2012). Investigating the impact of the National Science Nutrition programme at the Tsimanyane Circuit Primary School in Limpopo
- Hulisani Cedric Mukwevho (2012). An evaluation of the effectiveness of the integrated development plans with references to Emfuluni Local municipality in Gauteng
- Maphuthi Angelina Mogane (2012). The impact of SMME’s on poverty alleviation in communities with reference to Tubatse Municipality in Limpopo
- Mathekga Isaac Malatji (2012). Community based Tourism Enterprises Development as poverty alleviation tool: The case of Mopani District Municipality in the Limpopo Province. Co-supervisor.
- Pompa Phestina Makgaba (2012). An evaluation of Land Use Development following a successful Land Restitution Claim with reference to Chatleka Land Claim in Limpopo (Co-supervisor).
- Margaret Namadzavho Sikhipha (2012). The impact of land restitution settlement on women empowerment in the community of Masakona in Makhado Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province (Co-supervisor).
- Sebashe Setimela Sampson (2012). An Evaluation of the Implementation of Performance Management System: A Case Study of Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality in Limpopo
- Mothapo Matsatsi Frederick (2012). The Impact of Extended Public Works Programmes on Poverty Alleviation in the Bushbuckridge Municipality in the Mpumalanga Province
- Rapetsoa Molatelo Faith (2013). Factors contributing to the Roads Agency Limpopo’s success in terms of roads infrastructure delivery
- Bila Tsakani Ephraim (2013). An investigation into the impact of implementation of the rural development strategy in Muyexe village in the greater Giyani in the Limpopo province.
- Gala Xoliswa (2013). Challenges facing LED agricultural cooperatives in the Greater Tzaneen Municipality
- Mautjana Madimetja Human (2013). The effectiveness of performance monitoring systems in the Waterberg District municipalities in Limpopo
- Rammutla Chuene Willard (2013). The rights-based development: The right to have access to Health Care Services at Ratshatsha Health Centre in Blouberg municipality in the Capricorn District of Limpopo province
- Mankoe Mattheus Morere (2013). Impacts of urban agriculture on poverty in informal settlements of Soweto, Gauteng province
- Modisha Nkoto Johannes (2013). The role of rural-based municipalities to promote socio-economic development: the case of the Molemole and Blouberg Municipalities in Limpopo Province
- Tshamaano Vusani Llivhuwani (2013). Impact of the Supply Chain Management on Service Delivery: The case study of the Limpopo Department of Economic, Development Environment and Tourism, Limpopo Province.
- Mosotho Malebese Alexander (2013). An assessment of the effectiveness of public participation programs in influencing service delivery in the Capricorn District Municipality, Limpopo Province
- Thobela Nozidumo QueenMary (2013). Attitudes and perceptions of Teachers towards the implementation of Integrated Quality Management System in Mgwenya Circuit, Mpumalanga Province
- Seswai Kgoloko Johannes (2013). A survey of the role of Fetakgomo Local Municiplaity in Poverty Alleviation in Sekhukhune District Municipality, Limpopo Province
- Hatlane Matsatsi Dorcus (2014. Impact of Home Community -Based Care as a strategy to create work opportunities for the poor in the Greater Giyani Municipality, Limpopo Province
- Baloyi Mafemani Phanuel (2014). Perceptions on causes of poverty: field study in Mavambe village, Limpopo
- Maseko Thandi Eunice (2014). Teacher participation in community developmnent in the Insikazi Circuoit in Mpumalanga Province
- Sepuru Pharudi Paulinah (2014). Management of HR benefits in the Public Service: The Case of the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs in the Limpopo Province
- Nonhlahla Nobanda-Ncube (2015). The impact of professional immigrants on the economies of sending and receiving countries: the case of Zimbabwe migrants in Polokwane, Limpopo
- Alfred Matsimbi (2015). Business Sustainability Challenges Experienced by the philanthropic Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Limpopo
- Mabuela (2015). The Implementation of strategic planning and management in the Waterberg municipalities, Limpopo Province
- Isaac Sejabogale Mothapo (2015). An investigation into food for waste programme in alleviating poverty in the Dr. JS Moroka Local Municipality in Mpumalanga
- Maria Ramoshaba (2015). The effectiveness of the Thusong Service Centre Programme in improving the livelihoods of people in the Modimolle Municipality, Limpopo province
- Lilly Kekana (2015). Developing a new procurement model for the National School Nutrition Programme in the Limpopo Province
- Karabo Innocentia Kolobe (2015). Employee job satisfaction and organisational commitment in a changing environment in the case of the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA)
- Langhani Judy Mkhachani (2016). The impact of the comprehensive rural development programme on poverty alleviation in the Muyexe Village, Greater Giyani Municipality of Limpopo Province
- Pertunia Lebone Mashego (2016). The community works programme as a poverty alleviation tool: The case of the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality in Mpumalanga
- Mahlogonolo Catherine Bopape (2016). The role of cooperatives play in poverty alleviation: The case of Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality
- Ennie Maphohla Maponya (2016). Perceptions on the utilisation of sanitation for rural agricultural food security production in Ga-Mothapo community in Polokwane Local Municipality, Limpopo
- Benn, Amy Leigh (2017). Dissertation: The experiences of individuals receiving food parcels in KwaDabeka, Durban: a hand out or hand up? (Co-supervisor).
- Hlongwane, Sphesihle Patrick (2017). Vulnerability to Climate Change: Adaption towards Resilient and Sustainable Communities in Ntuzuma, Durban.
- Mbangatha, Abongile (2017). Food (in) Security Amongst Students in Howard College, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
- Mtshali, Mthokozisi Phumlani Innocent (2017). Business challenges facing Black-Owned SMMEs in the accommodation and tourism-sub sector: A case study of bed and breakfast, guest house, travel and tours in selected Durban townships of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Magagula, Hendry Bhazamusi (2017). An exploration of Governance and Performance of a State-owned Enterprise: A Case Study of Eskom.
- Mandisa Msebeni (2017). The role of stakeholders in youth development with specific reference to social and mass media in Newlands West, Durban
- Maphumulo, Gugu Dada Cindy-Carol (2018). Higher Education at the Precipice: Financing Higher Education: A Stakeholder’s Perspective at Howard College
- Mkhize, Asimbonge Hlengiwe (2018). Are Endogenous Organisation Development Approaches Relevant in Enhancing the Performance of Automotive Firms in South Africa? An Examination of the Experience of Selected Durban-Based Firms
- Mawire, Charity (2018). The Socio-Economic Implications of Migration on Family: Evidence from Zimbabwean and Congolese Migrant Families Living in Durban
- Solis-Maart, Eliza (2018). An Analysis of Water Conservation Education Methods and Practices and their Effect on Water Usage in the Case of Durban’s eThekwini Municipality
- Ayantokun, Ayandeji (2019). A Critical Assessment of the Experiences of Nigerian Migrants Resident in Durban, South Africa
- Mathebula, Nokubonga Promise (2019). Exploring the Challenges and Coping Strategies of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Ntunda, Mpumalanga
- Mncwabe, Njabulo Happiness (2019). Food Sovereignty and the Challenges of Agro-Ecological Farming: A Case Study of Hammarsdale, Durban
- Mngonyama, Unathi (2019). Dissertation: Youth Small Business Development as a Strategy for Job Creation and Sustainable Livelihood in the Case of uMzimkhulu Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
- Sithetho, Mzimkhulu Andreas (2019). The Role of Civil Society in Democracy Building: The Case of the Transformation Resource Centre (TRC)
- Tshazi, Ayanda Phumla (2019). The Influence of Volunteer Tourism in Decision Making and Daily Functioning of Child and Youth Care Centres in Port Shepstone, KZN
- Shange, Nokukhanya Sharon (2019). Experiences of Students Facing Financial Difficulties to Access Higher Education in the Case of the University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Zungu, Cebisile Doreen (2019). Student’s Perceptions Regarding the Extent to which Schooling has Prepared them for University Education in the Case of University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Khawula Confidence Lungile (2019). Investigating the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme in the eThekwini Municipality, KZN
- Msomi Khulekani (2019). Perceptions of beneficiaries regarding the usefulness of social grants in the Case of the Msunduzi Municipality, KwaZulu Natal
- Phathiwe Sibanda (2019). Health and socio-economic analysis of Waste Picking Activities in Durban
- Dhlamini Sifiso Simphiwe (2019). A critical analysis of Self-built Housing as a Model for Peri-Urban Areas: The Case of uMzinyathi, KwaZulu Natal (Co-supervisor).
- Nomfundo Mshololo (2020). Water scarcity and citizen welfare in a context of climate change in the case of Engonyameni village in KwaZulu Natal
- Nonkululeko Nothando Ntshayintshayi (2020). Exploring the factors that contribute to shaping the goals, aspirations and resilience of young African females in Kwamashu Township, Durban.
- Phumelele Jabulisile Majozi (2020). The Black middle class and access to housing in a post-apartheid era: The case of uMzinyathi, Durban
- Senezelo Sopatro Mbhele (2020). Prospects, opportunities and challenges of a decolonial curriculum in South Africa
- Mpumelelo Mshengu (2020). Student entrepreneurship as a socio-economic strategy against poverty and hunger at Howard College, university of KwaZulu-Natal
- Goba, Thabisile Peaceworth (2021). Attitudes and Experiences towards State Provided Health Services in the Case of Inanda, KwaZulu Natal
- Magwenyana, Xolile Mayvis (2021). Assessing Skills Training Programmes for the Unemployed Youth as a Strategy to Reduce Poverty and Inequality in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
- Mamba, Noxolo Gcebile (2021). The Role of Culture in Shaping Attitude towards Non-Heterosexuality in Rural Communities in the Case of Pongola Rural Community
- Nhlangulela, Sbonela Kwenzokuhle (2021). Examining the Use of Social Grants as a Means to Reduce Income Poverty: A Case study of Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality in KZN
- Makamo, Winile Pride (2021). Interrogating The Implementation of Local Economic Development for Poverty Alleviation in Nkomazi Municipality, Mpumalanga (Co-supervisor).
- Mapumulo, Sphindile Nonhle (2021). Perceptions of Women in the Informal Economy on Childcare Practices in Durban, KwaZulu- Natal
- Buthelezi, Zinhle Nomawethu (2021). Exploring the Role of Women in Development in the Case of Sweetwater, uMgungundlovu District in KwaZulu-Natal
- Noxolo Ndaba (2021). Female Entrepreneurs at Selected Higher Education Institutions in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: Opportunities and Challenges Co-supervisor).
- Nokuphila Dawn Ngema (2021). Transitioning from homelands to South Africa: Coping Mechanisms employed by international students at institutes of higher learning
- Siyabonga Majola (2022). Interrogating the challenges of the Local Economic Development (LED) as an instrument of poverty alleviation, in the case of eThekwini municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
- Karina Chetty (2022). Examining practices and traditions of waste re-use as an alternative feedstock in the poultry industry in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Co-supervisor).
- Siphokazi Sharon Sigwebela (2022). Assessing the role of community-based projects in alleviating poverty in the eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
- Phiwayinkosi Wilson Ngcobo (202), More Than a Church: Health Benefits of Devotion to Shembe Teachings and Lifestyle the case of Shembe Congregation in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Ndebele, Simiso Sandile Prince (2023). Exploring Employment Opportunities and Alternatives to Address Youth Unemployment in Rural Areas in the Case of Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal
- Simbarashe (2023).
- Zibuyile Adelaide Nene (2023). Income streams before and during coronavirus: Experiences of 20 African University alumni
PhD
- Fumbwani Samuel Fredrick (In examination). Determinants of Youth Preference for Fish Farming as Source of Employment: A Case of Bagamoyo District Council, Tanzania
- Lindani Maphumulo (In examination). Exploring the role of traditional leaders and local governments in addressing homelessness in KwaZulu-Natal: Towards the development of a conceptual framework.
- Thandi Ngcobo (2025). The use of land reform statutes for community development in KwaZulu Natal province with a special focus on Zululand District
- Zama Mabel Mthombeni (2024). A quantitative analysis of public attitudes towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution: An integrated technology adoption model in South Africa
- Awelani Ndwamato (2023). Housing as an Asset: Examining Asset Accumulation through Home-Based Enterprises in Vosloorus Co-supervisor: Prof S. Myeni
- Muzi Sipho Shoba (2023). Interrogating South Africa – China relations in the Context of BRICS
- Siyabonga Khumalo (2023). Public Policy and Developmental Imperatives: Theorising Governance in the Case of Social Grants in Endumeni Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Township, GautengJoseph Daitai (2023). Rethinking Social Protection in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe: Towards the Development of a Social Protection Framework
- Yahya Nawanda (2021). Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Participation and Development in the mining sector of Northwestern Tanzania
- Edmore Ntini (2021). Coping with political corporatism: State-international Non-Governmental Organisation relations in post-2000 Zimbabwe
- Tobias Mutale (2021). Theorising Poverty and Inequality in the Case of Rural Women in Mungwi District in Zambia. A Grounded Theory Approach.
- Tinashe Gumbo (2020). Community-based activism and local content development: the case of platinum mining communities in Zimbabwe
- Khambule, Isaac Bheki (2019). The Role of Subnational State Institutions in Economic Development: A Case of Local Economic Development Agencies in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Magidi, Martin (2019). Sustaining Livelihoods in Norton Town after Deindustrialisation in Zimbabwe
- Mazwi Freedom (2019). Changing patterns of Agricultural Financing in Zimbabwe following the Fast-Track Land Resettlement Programme: An Interrogation of Contract Farming in Sugar and Tobacco in Zimbabwe
- Hamauswa Shakespear (2019). The Politics of natural resources governance in Zimbabwe: The Mining Sector and Community Share Ownership Schemes for Gold, Platinum and Diamonds
- Mashamba Livhuwani Mashudu (2019). Evaluating the institutionalization of HIV Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) system: A case study of KwaZulu Natal, Department of Health (DoH) – DUT.
- Toendepi Shonhe (2017). Capital Accumulation and Class Formation in Zimbabwe: Lessons from post-fast-track tobacco farming in Hwedza District.
- Dube Ernest (2017). Towards enhanced preparedness, mitigation and responses to flood hazards and disasters in Tsholotsho. Co-Supervisor: Dr Jephias Matunhu
- Gashaw Teshome Mengesha (2017). Ethiopian Diaspora in South Africa: Typology and Policy Implications.