09 May 2025
Volume: 13
Issue: 9
Fellow of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Professor Radhamany Sooryamoorthy.

Distinguished Professor Inducted as Fellow of the University

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Professor Radhamany Sooryamoorthy, a distinguished professor of Sociology in the College of Humanities, was inducted as a Fellow and honoured during the UKZN Autumn Graduation.

Master’s graduate, Ms Lethiwe Masinga.

GBV and Mental Health: A Study on Black African Women in Inanda

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Ms Lethiwe Masinga grew up in Jozini, a rural community in KwaZulu-Natal, where gender-based violence (GBV) is a prevalent issue. She has witnessed the first-hand impact it has had on families and communities.

Dr Joseph Sindane celebrated achieving his PhD with his proud family. From left: Lindiwe (daughter); Dr Joseph Sindane; Ayanda (daughter); and his wife, Ms Zanele Sindane.

The State of South African Democracy - PhD Takes Stock of Where We are 30 Years on

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With a deep interest in politics dating back to his teen years, Dr Joseph Sindane’s choice of research topic for his PhD in Political Science comes as no surprise.

In her master’s research, Ms Nancy Mudau uncovers how libraries can inspire a love of reading in private schools.

Cultivating a Culture of Reading in Resource-Rich Schools

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Ms Nancy Mudau says she never imagined that her everyday work as a postgraduate administrator at UKZN would become the very thing that inspired her own academic journey.

Mr Asanda Mazeka’s master’s research addresses the political landscape.

A Promising Future for Politics - ‘There is an Abundance of Brilliant Minds and Resources’

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Aspiring politician, Mr Asanda Mazeka has graduated with a Master of Social Science in Political Science. His research examined political corruption in Nigeria, specifically investigating the causes and consequences for development between 2010 and 2015.

Proud master’s graduate, Ms Emma Monaheng.

Understanding Doctors’ and Nurses’ Resistance to Implementing South Africa’s Universal Test and Treat (UTT) Policy

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Mrs Emma Monaheng has worked in the health sector for over 20 years and has long struggled to understand why health outcomes remain poor - especially when South Africa has world-class policies and significant resource allocations.

Post-pandemic office life isn’t business as usual - reveals Ms Perdita Naidoo’s master’s research.

Women’s Transition Back to Office Life Post-Pandemic

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Ms Perdita Naidoo, a dedicated staff member, has completed her master’s dissertation titled “Investigating Women Employees’ Experiences of Returning to the Office After Working Remotely Due to Coronavirus: The Case of the College of Humanities, Pietermaritzburg Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal”.