Degrees Held
- Master of Social Sciences (Criminology), University of KwaZulu-Natal 2017.
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours in Criminology, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2016.
- Bachelor of Social Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, 2014.
Teaching interests
Research Interests
- Psycho-Criminology
- Theoretical Perspectives
- Victimology and victim studies
- Correctional Management and Correction
- Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Hostel Killings (Violence at the Hostels),
- Gender Based Violence,
- Sex work (sex trade or Prostitution)
- Victimology and Victimisation,
- Taxi Violence,
- Stock Theft
Publications
- Mphatheni, MR., Mlamla NE. (2022). Gender-based violence against men and boys: A hidden problem. African Journal of Gender, Society and Development.
- Mlamla, NE., Dlamini, NP., Shumba K. (2021). Music and gender-based violence during the COVID-19 induced national lockdown in South Africa: A critical discourse analysis, Acta Criminological: African Journal of Criminology and Victimology Special Edition: Impact of COVID-19/ 34(3),101-117.
- Mlamla, NE., Shumba K. (2021). A critical discourse analysis of the voice of Maskandi on hostel killings in KwaMashu, Durban: Implications for community safety, health, and wellbeing. African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society), 11(3), pp.271-292.
- Mphatheni MR., Mlamla NE., (2021). Customary Laws and Punishment Imposed by Traditional Leaders for crime prevention in the Rural Areas of South Africa. European Journal of Economics, Law and Social Sciences, 5(3), pp. 835-848.
- Mbhele, NM., Mphatheni, MR., Mlamla NE., Singh S. (2020). The Impact of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act and other Legislative Frameworks on Private Securities Operating in Drinking Establishments in South Africa, International Journal of Criminology and Sociology, 2020, 9, 1811-1821.
- Mlamla, NE., Hadebe P., Shumba K., (2022). Violence in South African Hostels: Acritical Review. Nirmala Devi Gopal, Dasarath Chetty, Dipane Joseph Hlalele, Gert Kruger. Peace, Safety and Security: African Perspectives. Berlin, Bern, Bruxelles, New York, Oxford, Warszawa, Wien. PETER LANG GROUP International Academic Publishers.
Community Involvement
- 2021 -The influence of traditional and cultural practices on Gender Based Violence (GBV)
Ntsika organised a Webinar on “The influence of culture, tradition and traditional spirituality on gender-based violence” which focused on what can be done to fight against GBV. The traditional leaders from KwaDlangezwa community; KwaMkhwanazi traditional court, traditional healer on the role of African spirituality on GBV and personnel from the Department of Community Safety and liaison. This Webinar was attended by many people across South Africa and beyond; even academics from various institutions attended.
- 2020- Conceptualisation, Implications and Patterns of Femicide during COVID-19 and Preventative Measures
Ntsika organised a Webinar alongside with Prof Sibanyoni on gender-based violence which focused of femicide other than gender-based violence in general. This platform aimed to discuss implications of femicide, different patterns of femicide and prevention measures on femicide. This was presented under the banner of the College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu-Natal. It was triggered by the number of cases of gender-based violence and femicide during Covid-19 Nation Lockdown.
- “ONE MAN CAN” Campaign 2019.
Ntsika Was invited as keynote speaker on “One Man Can” Campaign which was organized by Campus HIV/AIDS Support Unit (CHASU) alongside UKZN Men’s Forum. The purpose of this event was to call on all relevant stakeholders to collaborate with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Men’s Forum, in an initiative that was aimed at bringing awareness around issues of men as common perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
Teaching Expertise
- Theoretical Perspectives
- Victimology and victim studies
- Correctional Management and Correction
- Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
Student Supervision
- Nomvuyo Sindiswa Tyiso (217046087) “The Impact of School-Based Violence on Learners and Teachers.” Completed in 2020. (University of KwaZulu-Natal).
- Yamkela Siyem (216048486) “The exploration of the impact domestic violence on children in their homes in South Africa.” Completed in 2020. (University of KwaZulu-Natal).
- Nonhle Wendy Sibiya (217055948) “A Criminological examination of Muthi murder in rural areas of South Africa.” Completed in 2020. (University of KwaZulu-Natal).
- Sindiswa Sibeko (217030354) “Police corruption: a threat to the fight against crime in South Africa.” Completed in 2020. (University of KwaZulu-Natal).
- Nkonzokazi Rhodana (217042094) “An exploratory study on child sexual abuse by family members in South Africa” Completed in 2020. (University of KwaZulu-Natal).
- Noxolo Vundisa (215082090) “A critical examination of mob justice in South African communities.” Completed in 2019. (University of KwaZulu-Natal).
- Sphesihle Cele (216010207) “Understanding the root causes of gender based violence in Kwazulu-Natal.” Completed in 2019. (University of KwaZulu-Natal).
- Nolitha Buthelezi (216028472) “The effectiveness of forensic evidence during investigation within the criminal justice system.” Completed in 2019. (University of KwaZulu-Natal).
