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Ms. Masia Tirhani Asnath is a Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition in the Faculty of Health Sciences. She has worked for over ten years in the higher education sector. She specializes in Maternal and Child Health, Infant Feeding and Food Safety. She has published in peer-reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications is Masia, T.A., Mushaphi, L.F., Mabapa, N.S. and Mbhenyane, X.G., 2020. Nutrition knowledge and care practices of home-based caregivers in Vhembe District, South Africa. African Health Sciences, 20(2), pp.912-922. She has supervised several undergraduate and master research projects. Masia is one of ten academics that enrolled for the University Staff Development Programme (USDP). Forming part of the University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP), this initiative, among others, seeks to transform academic expertise in the field of global health.
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Full name: Masia Tirhani Asnath
Designation: Lecturer
Department of Nutrition
Qualifications: BSc. (Nutrition) (UNIVEN), MSc. (Public Nutrition) (UNIVEN), Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professional Education (UCT), Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition (University of Boston, USA)
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Email address: Tirhani.masia@univen.ac.za
Office No: office 176-School of Maths Building
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Mr. Rhulani Caswell Chauke is a Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition. He has worked for over ten years in the higher education sector. He specializes in chronic disease of lifestyles and food service management. His recent publications are 1) Netshiheni, Khavhatondwi Rinah , Chauke, Rhulani C, Ramashia, Shonisani Eugenia and Mashau, Mpho Edward. (2020). Nutritional composition, potential health benefits, utilization and technological processing techniques of Moringa oleifera. Nova Science Publishers. He has supervised Honours and Master’s students in the Department of Public Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics. He has worked on various nutrition guidelines for the national department of health and reviews and developed of human resources policies in three Universities, South African.
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Full name: Rhulani Caswell Chauke
Designation: Lecturer
Department of Nutrition
Qualifications: BSc (Dietetics) (UL,MEDUNSA campus), MPH (SMU), Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education(DTE, UNISA)
Email address: rhulani.chauke@univen.ac.za
Office No: office 02 Foundation building 01
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Miss Khavhatondwi Rinah Netshiheni is a NGAP Lecturer in the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics she has worked for over 4 years in the higher education sector. She specialises in Human and Food Nutrition and has published extensively in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are: 1 Cebisa, N. Nesamvuni., Khavhatondwi R. Netshiheni., Akinmoladun O. F (2022). Improved technological processes on nutritional quality of maize. InTech. Croatia. Maize – Recent Advances, Applications and New Perspectives for Crop Improvement, 2) Khavhatondwi R. Netshiheni, Rhulani C. Chauke, Shonisani, E. Ramashia, Mpho, E. Mashau. (2021). Nutritional composition, potential health benefits, utilisation, and technological processing techniques of Moringa oleifera with Nova Science Publishers, 3) Khavhatondwi R. Netshiheni, Adewale O. Omolola, Tonna A. Anyasi and Afam I.O. Jideani. (2019). Banana bioactives: absorption, utilization and health benefits. Banana kinetics. 1st edition. InTech. Croatia., 4) Netshiheni, K.R., Jideani, A.I.O. (2018). nutritional and sensory properties of instant-maize porridge as influenced by the addition of Moringa oleifera leaves and termite powder. International journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences. 5) Jideani, A.I.O., Netshiheni, K.R. (2017). Selected edible insects and their products in traditional medicine, food, and pharmaceutical industries in sub-Sahara Africa: utilization and prospects. Future foods. 1st edition. InTech. Croatia. She has also written book chapters. She has supervised Honours and Masters students.Miss Netshiheni Registered Nutritionist with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and is also affiliated with South African Association of Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST).
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Designation: Ngap Lecturer (Nutrition)
Qualification: BSCNUT (UNIVERSITY OF VENDA)
Telephone: 0159628000
Email: khavhatondwi.netshiheni@univen.ac.za
Office: SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES. Building, Office Number , Floor Number
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Full name: Dr Mushaphi Lindelani Fhumudzani
Designation: Senior Lecturer and Head of Department
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (MEDUNSA); Master in Nutrition (University of the North); Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition (University of Free State)
Tel: 015 962 8334
Email address: Lindelani.mushaphi@univen.ac.za
Office No: 04; Biokinetics building
Biography
Dr. Mushaphi Lindelani Fhumudzani is a Senior Lecturer in community nutrition. She is serving as Head of Department. She has worked in the institution of higher learning for 19 years. Her research interest is maternal and child nutrition, indigenous food system, micronutrients nutrition and non-communicable diseases. Her recent publications: (1). Mbhenyane, X.G., Seanego, A.M., Amey, A.K., Mabapa, N.S., Mushaphi, L.F., Mbhatsani, H.V. and Mandiwana, T.C., 2017. Dietary patterns and BMI status of adult women in greater Letaba municipality, South Africa. Journal of Consumer Sciences. (2). Mushaphi, L.F., Mahopo, T.C., Nesamvuni, C.N., Baloyi, B., Mashau, E., Richardson, J., Dillingham, R., Guerrant, R., Ambikapathi, R. and Bessong, P., 2017. Recommendations for infant feeding policy and programs in Dzimauli region, South Africa: results from the MAL-ED birth cohort. Food and nutrition bulletin, 38(3), pp.428-440. (3). Mokganya, M.G., Mushaphi, L.F. and Tshisikhawe, M.P., 2019. Indigenous preparation and preservation methods of selected indigenous wild edible vegetables of the Vhembe District Municipality. Indilinga African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, 18(1), pp.44-54.
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Full name: Selekane Ananias Motadi
Designation: Lecturer
Qualifications: BSc (Nutrition) (UNIVEN), MSc (Public Nutrition) (UNIVEN), PGDHE (UCT)
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Email address: selekane.motadi@univen.ac.za
Office No: 6-Nursing Science Building 1
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Mr. Selekane Ananias Motadi is a Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. He has worked for ten (10) years in the higher education sector. He specializes in micronutrients, Overweight and obesity, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed and accredited journals. His recent publications are (1) Motadi, S.A., Veldsman, T., Mohlala, M. and Mabapa, N.S., 2018. Overweight and obesity among adults aged 18–45 years residing in and around Giyani town in Mopani district of Limpopo province, South Africa. J Nutr Heal Sci, 5(1), p.102. (2) Motadi, S.A., Malise, T. and Mushaphi, L.F., 2019. Breastfeeding knowledge and practices among mothers of children younger than two years from a rural area in the Limpopo province, South Africa. South African Journal of Child Health, 13(3), pp.115-119. (3) Motadi SA, Matsea Z, Mogane PH, Masidwali P, Makwarela M, Mushaphi L. Assessment of Nutritional Status and Dietary Intake of Pregnant Women in Rural Area of Vhembe District, Limpopo Province. Ecology of food and nutrition. 2019 Nov 22:1-4. He has supervised Honours and master’s students. He presented his research, at national and international conferences. He is currently studying for his PhD at Stellenbosch University.
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Dr. Tshifhiwa Cynthia Mandiwana is a trained Nutritionist working as an academic in the Department of Nutrition. She has worked for over ten years in the higher education sector. She spent most of her time training students to become Nutritionists. She specializes in maternal and child health and has published extensively in peer-reviewed and accredited journals. She has served in collaborative research and committees such as the conference organizing committee and as a secretariat organized by the faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Venda. She has obtained several certificates and a Post Graduate Diploma in teaching and learning with Rhodes University. Dr. Mandiwana has supervised undergraduate and postgraduate students. She has presented her research at national and international conferences. In 2013, she was a visiting scholar at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA. Among her recent publications are (1) Mbhenyane, X.G., Seanego, A.M., Amey, A.K., Mabapa, N.S., Mushaphi, L.F., Mbhatsani, H.V. and Mandiwana, T.C., 2017. Dietary patterns and BMI status of adult women in greater Letaba municipality, South Africa. Journal of Consumer Sciences. (2) Mandiwana, T.C., 2017. Knowledge and compliance of lactating mothers on exclusive breastfeeding in village of Vhembe district, South Africa. Gender and Behaviour, 15(4), pp.10502-10510. (3) Mandiwana, T.C., 2017. Traditional preparation and storage methods of indigenous foods among elderly women of Muwaweni village, Makhado Municipality, Vhembe District–a case study. Gender and Behaviour, 15(4), pp.10490-10500.
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Full name: Dr Mandiwana Tshifhiwa Cynthia
Department: Department of Nutrition
Designation: Lecturer
Qualifications: BSc (Nutrition) (Univen), MSc (Public Nutrition) (Univen), PGDHE (UCT), PhD (UKZN)
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Office No: office 171- Old School of Math Building
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Full name: Miss Baloyi Brenda
Designation: Junior Lecturer
Qualifications: BSc (Nutrition) (Univen), MSc (Public Nutrition) (Univen)
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Office No: office 02 Nursing building Foundation
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Miss Baloyi Brenda is a Junior Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition. She has worked for over five years in the higher education sector. She specializes in Obesity among children and adolescents. Her recent publication is: Mushaphi, L.F., Mahopo, T.C., Nesamvuni, C.N., Baloyi, B., Mashau, E., Richardson, J., Dillingham, R., Guerrant, R., Ambikapathi, R. and Bessong, P., 2017. Recommendations for infant feeding policy and programs in Dzimauli region, South Africa: results from the MAL-ED birth cohort. Food and nutrition bulletin, 38(3), pp.428-440. She has supervised Honours students.
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Full name: Hlekani Vanessa Mbhatsani
Designation: Lecturer
Qualifications: BSc (Nutrition) (Univen), MSc (Public Nutrition) (Univen), PGDHE(Rhodes)
Email address: vanessa.mbhatsani@univen.ac.za
Office No: office 170-School of Math Building
Full name: Hlekani Vanessa Mbhatsani
Designation: Lecturer
Qualifications: BSc (Nutrition) (Univen), MSc (Public Nutrition) (Univen), PGDHE(Rhodes)
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Office No: office 170-School of Math Building
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Ms. Hlekani Vanessa Mbhatsani is a Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has worked for over ten years in the higher education sector. She specializes in indigenous foods and their role in nutrition and health, child health, and micronutrients. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are: (1). Mbhatsani, V.H., Mbhenyane, X.G. and Mabapa, S.N., 2017. Development and Implementation of nutrition education on dietary diversification for primary school children. Ecology of food and nutrition, 56(6), pp.449-461. (2). Mbhenyane, X., Mandiwana, T., Lindelani, F., Mbhatsani, V., Mabapa, S., Motadi, S., Mabasa, E. and Masia, T., 2017, January. The influence of breastfeeding hospital initiative on nutrition knowledge of mothers and feeding practices of children in Limpopo province, South Africa. In annals of nutrition and metabolism (vol. 71, pp. 501-502). Allschwilerstrasse 10, ch-4009 basel, switzerland: karger. (3). Magadze, A.A., Obadire, O.S., Maliwichi, L.L., Musyoki, A. and Mbhatsani, H.V., 2017. An assessment of types of foods consumed by individuals in selected households in South Africa. Gender and Behaviour, 15(4), pp.10610-10626. She has also contributed as a co-author of a book chapter. Mbhenyane XG, Makuse SHM, Ntuli SM, Mbhatsani HV, and Sayed N. Chapter six for a book titled ‘’Community Nutrition for South Africa: A Right Based Approach’’. edited by Steyn NP and Temple N coordinated by the MRC and funded by FAO.ISBN: 978-1-920014-55-1. Printed by CREDA communications and published FAO and MRC. She has supervised Honours and Masters students.
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Full name: Tjale Cloupas Mahopo
Designation: Lecturer
Qualifications: BSc (Nutrition) (Univen), MSc (Public Nutrition) (Univen), PGDHE (UCT)
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Office No: office 174-School of Math Building
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Mr. Tjale Cloupas Mahopo is a Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition. He has worked for ten years in the higher education sector. He specializes in maternal and child health and food security. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed and accredited journals. Among his recent publications are (1) Antiporta, D.A., Ambikapathi, R., Bose, A., Maciel, B., Mahopo, T.C., Patil, C., Turab, A., Olortegui, M.P., Islam, M., Bauck, A. and McCormick, B.J.J., 2021. Micronutrient intake and the probability of nutrient adequacy among children 9–24 months of age: results from the MAL-ED birth cohort study. Public health nutrition, 24(9), pp.2592-2602. (2) Drago, F., Scharf, R.J., Maphula, A., Nyathi, E., Mahopo, T.C., Svensen, E., Mduma, E., Bessong, P. and McQuade, E.T.R., 2020. Psychosocial and environmental determinants of child cognitive development in rural South Africa and Tanzania: findings from the mal-ed cohort. BMC public health, 20(1), pp.1-8. (3) Mushaphi, L.F., Mahopo, T.C., Nesamvuni, C.N., Baloyi, B., Mashau, E., Richardson, J., Dillingham, R., Guerrant, R., Ambikapathi, R. and Bessong, P., 2017. Recommendations for infant feeding policy and programs in Dzimauli region, South Africa: results from the MAL-ED birth cohort. Food and nutrition bulletin, 38(3), pp.428-440. He has supervised Honours and Master’s students. He has worked on an Etiology, Risk Factors and Interactions of Enteric Infections and Malnutrition and the Consequences for Child Health and Development.
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Full name: Dr Cebisa Noxolo Nesamvuni
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications: BS (Dietetics) (Oklahoma State University), MSc (Nutrition), (Unin/UL), IMScHPE (Maastricht University), PhD (Nutrition) (UFS)
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Office No: office 004 Sport Hall
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Dr. Cebisa Noxolo Nesamvuni is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition. She has worked for over 20 years in the higher education sector. She specializes in child and maternal health and has published extensively in peer-reviewed and accredited journals. Her recent publications are (1) Mushaphi, L.F., Mahopo, T.C., Nesamvuni, C.N., Baloyi, B., Mashau, E., Richardson, J., Dillingham, R., Guerrant, R., Ambikapathi, R. and Bessong, P., 2017. Recommendations for infant feeding policy and programs in Dzimauli region, South Africa: results from the MAL-ED birth cohort. Food and nutrition bulletin, 38(3), pp.428-440. (2) Gumbo JR and Nesamvuni C.N. (2017). A review: Spirulina a source of bioactive compounds and nutrition. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 10(3):1317-1325. (3) Mbhenyane, X.G., Tambe, B.A., Phooko-Rabodiba, D.A. and Nesamvuni, C.N., 2020. Dietary pattern, household hunger, coping strategies and nutritional status of children in Sekhukhune District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 20(3), pp.15821-15836. She has supervised Honours, Masters and Ph.D. students. Dr. Nesamvuni is a former Head of the Department in the Centre for Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Venda.
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Mr. Ngoako Solomon Mabapa is a Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. He has worked for over 14 years in the higher education sector. He specializes in micronutrients and has published extensively in peer-reviewed and accredited journals. Among his recent publications are (1) Ramugondo, M., Mushaphi, L.F. and Mabapa, N.S., 2021. Salt Used for the National School Nutrition Program (NSNP) in Rural Schools of Limpopo Province, South Africa, has Adequate Levels of Iodine. Biochemistry Research International, 2021. (2) Kekana, M.J., Mbhenyane, X.G. and Mabapa, N.S., 2020. Impact of the child support grant on the diet and nutritional status of children under 5 years old in Mogalakwena Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa. South African Journal of Child Health, 14(1), pp.15-19. (3) Mabasa, E., Mabapa, N.S., Joosteb, P.L. and Mbhenyane, X.G., 2019. Iodine status of pregnant women and children age 6 to 12 years feeding from the same food basket in Mopani district, Limpopo province, South Africa. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 32(3), pp.27-28. He has supervised Honours and Master’s students. He has collaborated on manuscripts with Prof MB Zimmermann of ETH, Zurich, Switzerland, and Prof PL Jooste of MRC entitled “Vitamin A supplementation in iodine-deficient African children decreases thyrotropin stimulation of the thyroid and reduces the goiter rate” and “Treatment of Iodine Deficiency in School-Age Children Increases Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF)-I and IGF Binding Protein-3 Concentrations and Improves Somatic Growth”.
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Full name: Ngoako Solomon Mabapa
Designation: Lecturer
Qualifications: BSc (Human Physiology) (UP), BSc Hons (Community Nutrition) (UNIVEN), MSc (Public Nutrition) (UNIVEN)
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Email address: solomon.mabapa@univen.ac.za
Office No: 7-Nursing Science Building 1