Degrees Held
- A.(Psychology), University Education Diploma (UniZul)
- A. Honours (UDW)
- A. Counselling PSychology(UDW)
- Registered Counselling Psychologist
Research Interests
- Diversity Issues and Social Difference.
- African Culture and Mental Health Issues
- Cross-Cultural Counselling
Teaching Interests
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychology of Diversity
- Cross-Cultural Counselling
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Journal Articles
- Mbele, B., Makhaba, L., Nzima, D., Hlongwane, M., Thwala, J., Edwards, D., Sibiya, M., and Edwards, S. (2015). An experimental investigation into the phenomenon of respect in Zulu culture. Indilinga: African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Vol 14 (1)
- Jarred M., Van Wijk C. & Hans-Arendse, C. And Makhaba, L. (2013). “Missing in action”: The significance of bodies in African bereavement rituals. Psychology in society, 44
- Memela, N.C. & Makhaba, V. L. (2013). Culture as an anchor or culture as an impediment: The plight of Child Care Workers (CCWs) in coping with HIV related deaths in a Children’s Home. Indilinga : African Journal ofIndigenous Knowledge Systems, Vol 12 (1)
- Akintola, 0., Ngubane, L., & Makhaba, L. (2011). A qualitative investigation of some of the factors that underlie sexual debut among first year university students. Journal of Health Psychology, 1(11)
- Petersen, 1., Bhagwanjee, A., & Makhaba, L. (2001). A Qualitative investigation of the dynamics underpinning the transmission of HIV in a student population in South Africa. Journal of Psychology in Africa 11(2) 144-164
Teaching Expertise
- Psychology of Diversity
- Personality Theories
- Developmental Psychology
- Cross Cultural Counselling
- African Culture and Mental Health Issues
Student Supervision
Honours
Masters
Honours
Joint Project: A Qualitative exploration of disabled students’ experiences of teaching, learning and assessment at the University of KwaZulu Natal.
- Ndumiso Fakazi
- Thobeka Ngcobo
- Thembelani Dlamini
- Sithabile Ndlovu
- Samukelisiwe Mkhize
- Malibongwe Gwala
Masters
- Zizile Ngcobo A qualitative investigation of the experiences of students living with disabilities at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College) (2019)
- Thobeka Zuma An exploratory qualitative enquiry into the experiences of students living with disabilities at the University of KwaZulu- Natal (Howard Campus): A positive psychological perspective using the PERMA framework. (2020)
- Zintle Dyoda Exploring child welfare social workers’ experiences of working in under-resourced rural based agencies in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
- Nobuhle Nkosi A Qualitative exploration of adjustment experiences and challenges faced by students tackling post-graduate studies at the university of Kwazulu-Natal.
- Kelly Leahy A qualitative exploration of lecturers’ experiences in teaching and assessment of disabled students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Nqobile Sokhela Lived experiences of parents of children with a Learning Disability: A scoping review.
