Degrees Held
- Master of Social Science (Criminology), University of KwaZulu Natal, 2017
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Safety and Security
- PSIRA
- Private security industry
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Forensic investigation
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Criminalistics
- forensic criminology
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
- N.M Mbhele & S.B. Singh (2019) A criminological exploration of patrons’ interaction with bouncers. Acta Criminologica: African Journal of Criminology & Victimology, 32(1), 76-95
- N.M. Mbhele., M.R. Mphatheni., N.E. Mlamla & S.B. Singh (2020) The impact of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act and other legislative frameworks on South African drinking establishments. International Journal of Criminology and Sociology, 9, 1811- 1821
Chapters in Books
- N.M Mbhele & M.R Mphatheni, Exploring the participation of private military and security companies in civil war scenarios in Africa. N. Gopal., D. Chetty., D. Hlalele & K. Kruger (Eds). Peace, safety and security: African Perspectives. Peter Lang.
Student Supervision
Honours
- Miranda Mbonambi 215054925
- Nompumelelo Ngcobo 215062692
- Xolile Mkhize 214514172
- Sibahle Dlamini 214523502
- Nokwazi Shange 215050815
- Thabisile Buthelezi 215076481
- Nobuhle Ziqubu 215041911
- Mabongi Ngema 214524028
- Buyi Sikhakhane 215042735
- Siyabonga Maduna 214552297
Masters
- Sinethemba Phakathi 216029332
- Simnikiwe Sibhidla 215005568
- Sandisiwe Nyawose 217019241
- Yolanda Faku 218002732
- Ayanda Sikhosana 219033828
- Ayanda Mjwara 219021200
- Nomfundo Khumalo 214509424
Community Involvement
2018, Psych Reach, assists primary school learners with school shoes and uniforms.
