Degrees Held
- Master of Social Science (Criminology and Forensic Studies), University Of KwaZulu-Natal, 2016
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Criminology and Forensic Studies), University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2014
- Bachelor of Social Science( Psychology and Criminology), University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2013
Research Interests
- Police culture
- Human trafficking
- Gender based violence
Teaching Interests
- Victimology
- Forensic Criminology
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
- Gopal, N. & Maweni, V. (2019). Cybercrime Preparedness, A Critical Snapshot of BRICS Countries. Africa Insight, Vol 49(2): 70-88.
- Maseko, N. & Maweni, V. (2019). Study on Perceptions of Xenophobia at Institutions of higher learning in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Journal of African Foreign Affairs, Vol 6(3):103-124.
- Nkosi, N. & Maweni, V. (2020). The Effects of Overcrowding on the Rehabilitation of Offenders: A Case Study of a Correctional Center, Durban (Westville), KwaZulu Natal. The Oriental Anthropologist, Vol 20(2): 332–346.
- Nobanda, L., Maweni,V., Maluleke, W. & Sibanyoni, E. (2020). A Miscellaneous Hindrances to an Effective Response to Cable Theft in Durban Railway Stations, South Africa. International Journal of Criminology and Sociology. Vol. 9:1-11.
Community Involvement
- 2019 to date- CRIMSA Newsletter Editor
- 2018 and 2019 -Collaboration with SAPS Forensics with student exhibition.
Student Supervision
Honours
- Nokukhanya Mbonambi- 216074348, 2016.
- Nabeela Racheid- 213511387, 2016.
- Nonkululeko Nkwanyana- 213505987, 2016.
- Thobile Mbanjwa- 212506428, 2016.
- Karen Govender- 213518149, 2016.
- Lindie Schutte- 213529402, 2016.
- Nonkululeko Chiliza- 213518880, 2016.
- Siphelele Mtshali- 212535976, 2016.
Masters
- Nondumiso Mbatha, 2018. An understanding of rural crimes, a case study of Kwa-Maphumulo, Estezi area, Swayimane.
- Nozibusiso Nkosi, 2019. The impact of Correctional Centre Overcrowding on Rehabilitation of Offenders. A case study of Westville Correctional Centre.
- Liso Nobanda, 2019. The combatting of cable theft in Durban railway stations.
- Lindani Nkosi, 2019. An exploratory study on responses of South African Police Service and Non-Governmental Organisations to human trafficking in Durban Policing Area.
- Nabeela Racheid, 2019. An Evaluation of the Occupational Culture of the Private Security Sector in the Overport Region, Durban.
- Nonjabulo Maseko, 2019. An Analytical Study of Xenophobic Attacks in South African Universities/Tertiary Institutions with specific reference to the University of Kwa-Zulu-Natal (UKZN) and Durban University of Technology (DUT)
- Sindiswa Mgobhozi, 2020. A criminological analysis of corrective rape in African communities.
