Dr Sandile Gumbi’s PhD explores an Afrocentric approach to social work supervision.
Master’s graduate, Ms Kwanele Madondo presents an exploratory analysis of mob justice in a Durban community.
Dr Senzo Dlamini’s PhD study examined infrastructural barriers for people living with disabilities in the eThekwini Municipality.
UKZN staff member, Dr Bongolethu Diko’s study considered the pandemic of non-intimate femicide.‘Non-intimate femicide is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in South Africa. It is a major obstacle to the fulfilment of women’s human rights and to the achievement of the National Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Strategic Plan 2020 - 2030.’
UKZN staffer, Dr Khanyisile Majola was awarded her PhD on youth and traditional leaders’ perceptions of intimate partner violence.
Counterfeit pharmaceutical products in South Africa was the focus of Dr Trevonia Nihal’s PhD.Life-saving medication is often the difference between life and death. The growing market for counterfeit pharmaceutical products - dangerous, sub-standard drugs - is not just a health concern but a lucrative and thriving criminal enterprise, endangering countless lives.
Dr Zandile Mpofu’s PhD was a case study of a community’s perceptions on restorative justice.
Thumbs up for Dr Clifford Jani who deepened knowledge of Afrophobia during his PhD studies.
Master’s in Public Policy graduate, Ms Tanele Mlangeni.
Jubilant master’s graduate, Ms Nokuphumla Mapolisa explored barriers to healthcare access experienced by migrants in South Africa.Motivated by a strong interest in human rights and social justice, particularly in the context of vulnerable populations, Master’s in Population Studies graduate, Ms Nokuphumla Mapolisa explored the healthcare disparities experienced by migrants in South Africa.
UKZN staffer, Dr Rovashni Chetty whose PhD focus has been praised as ‘innovative and groundbreaking’.
Dr Ciara Korving’s novel thesis explores the experience of mindfulness meditation.
Dr Sphesihle Hlongwane unpacks the relationship between drug use and health seeking behaviour in his PhD.