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Prof Maria Sonto Maputle is a Professor in the Department of Advanced Nursing Science. S/he has worked for over 25 years in the higher education sector. She specialised in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing; and has published extensively in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are:
- Makhado F., Davhana-Maselesele M., Lebese, RT & Maputle, MS (2020). Factors facilitating trained NIMART nurses’ adherence to treatment guidelines: a vital matter in the management of TB/HIV treatment in South Africa. BMC Nursing. 19:77 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00470-6.
- Ramavhoya, IT., Maputle, MS., & Lebese RT. (2020). Can women’s lives be saved from hypertensive disorders during pregnancy? Experiences of South African Midwives. (Afr J Reprod Health 2020; 24[2]: 152-163);
- Maputle, M.S., Ramavhoya, I.T., Ramathuba, D.U., Lebese, R.T. & Netshikweta, L.M., (2020). ‘Managers’ support on implementation of maternal guidelines, Limpopo province, South Africa’, Curationis 43(1), a1949. https://doi.org/10.4102/ curationis.v43i1.1949.
She has also written 6 book chapters. Since 2009 to date, she has successfully supervised/ mentored 55 Honours students, Masters 25 and 7 as a co-supervisor. Promoted 19 PhDs and 6 as a co-promoter. Prof Maputle is a C3 NRF rated researcher (2021-2026). Prof Maputle was an Acting HOD in 2020 in the Department of Advanced Nursing, Chairperson of the of Research Ethics Human and Clinical Subpanel within the Research and Innovation Unit at the University of Venda and the Chairperson of the Limpopo Provincial Research Committee in the Premiers’ office, Limpopo Province and a Research Committee member of the Department of Health, Limpopo Province.
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Full name: Maria Sonto Maputle
Designation: Professor
Qualifications: BA (Cur) degree (UNISA), Major courses Nursing Education and Community Nursing Science (Occupational Health Nursing); M.Cur (Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science) (RAU); Diploma in Advance Nursing Science (Health Service Management) (UNISA); Advanced Research Methodology (RAU); D.CUR in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing (UJ).
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Email address: sonto.maputle@univen.ac.za
Office No: Office 1- Health Science Building
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Prof Mutshinyalo Lizzy Netshikweta is a Professor of Nursing in the Department of Advanced Nursing Science. She has worked for over 25 years in the higher education sector. She specialises in Midwifery and Nursing Education and has published extensively in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are:
- Mothapo, K.E., Maputle, M.S., Shilubane, H.N. and Netshikweta, L., 2020. Challenges Midwives in Limpopo Province Encounter when Implementing Saving Mothers Recommendations. The Open Nursing Journal, 14(1).
- Mangena-Netshikweta, L., Maluleke, M., Tshililo, A.R. and Nemathaga, L.H., 2019. Challenges of primary healthcare nurses regarding the integration of HIV and AIDS services into primary healthcare in Vhembe district of Limpopo province, South Africa. Curationis, 42(1), pp.1-6.
- Netshikweta MLOlaniyi FC Tshitangano TG. Reproductive Health Choices Among Adolescents in Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Limpopo, South Africa. The Open Public Health Journal. DOI: 10.2174/1874944501811010319.
She has also written book chapters. She has supervised Honours, Masters and PhD students. Chairperson of Engaged Scholarship, member of Human and Clinical Trails Research Ethics Committee in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Venda.
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Full name: Mutshinyalo Lizzy Netshikweta
Designation: Professor
Department of Advanced Nursing Science
Qualifications: RN (Kalafong College of Nursing) (SANC), Clinical Nurse Education (GA – Rankuwa College of Nursing (SANC), BA (Cur), BA Cur (Hons), (Unisa) Masters Dip.Research (RAU) MA.Cur, D Litt et Phil (Unisa)
Email address: lizzy.netshikweta@univen.ac.za
Office No: office 4 Faculty of Health Sciences
Mrs. Funzani Takalani is a Laboratory Technician in the Department of Advanced Nursing Sciences. She has worked for over 8 years in the higher education sector. She has vast knowledge of Medical Science, especially Anatomy and Physiology. She specializes in Biostatistics and Epidemiology and has published in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are:
- Nkosi, V., Rathogwa-Takalani, F. and Voyi, K., 2020. The frequency of fast food consumption in relation to wheeze and asthma among adolescents in Gauteng and North West Provinces, South Africa. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(6), p.1994.
- Nkosi, V., Rathogwa-Takalani, F. and Voyi, K., 2020. Non-allergic rhinitis and associated risk factors among the elderly in communities close to gold mine dumps in Gauteng and North West provinces in South Africa: a cross-sectional study. International archives of occupational and environmental health, pp.1-7.
- Nkosi, V., Shirinde, J., Rathogwa-Takalani, F. and Voyi, K., 2021. High blood pressure and exposure to dust from gold mine dumps among the elderly in South Africa: A cross-sectional study. Public Health in Practice, 2, p.100146.
Full name: Mrs Funzani Takalani
Designation: Laboratory Technician
Department of Advanced Nursing Science
Qualifications: BSc (Medical BioScience) (UWC), BSc Hons (Medical BioScience) (UWC), MSc (Public Health) (UP).
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Email address: funzani.takalani@univen.ac.za
Office No: Office 16- New Nursing Simulation Laboratory
Dr. Takalani Rhoda Luhalima is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Advanced Nursing Science. She has worked for over 13 years in the higher education sector. She has also worked as a professional nurse for 8 years and as a nurse manager over 13 years before being appointed at UNIVEN. She specializes in Health Science Management, Nursing Education, Community Nursing Science, General Nursing Science and has published in peer-reviewed and accredited journals. Among his/her recent publications are:
1) Luhalima, T.R. and Mulovhedzi, S.A., 2021. The Role of School Management Teams in Managing Curriculum Delivery During and After COVID-19. In Investigating the Roles of School Management Teams in Curriculum Delivery (pp. 15-32). IGI Global.
2) Mulovhedzi, S.A. and Luhalima, T.R., 2021. Role of School Management Teams in Planning of Curriculum Delivery During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic. In Investigating the Roles of School Management Teams in Curriculum Delivery (pp. 215-231). IGI Global.
She has also written book chapters. She has supervised Honours, Masters, and PhD students. Dr Takalani Rhoda Luhalima is the current member of UNIVEN wellness, Research Ethics, and Library committee member and Risk champion at the University of Venda.
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Full name: Takalani Rhoda Luhalima
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Department of Advanced Nursing Science
Qualifications: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (Venda Nursing College) SANC, BA Cur (Nursing Education and Community Nursing Science) and Diploma in Nursing Administration (UNISA), Honours BCur (Nursing Administration), MCur of Nursing Science (UNIVEN), PhD in Nursing Science (UP) Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education PGDHE (UKZN)
Email address: Takalani.luhalima@univen.ac.za
Office No: office 02 Foundation Building
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Dr Raliphaswa Ndidzulafhi Selina is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Advanced Nursing Science. She has worked for over 6 years in the higher education sector. She specializes in Peadiatrics/ Children and has published in peer reviewed and accredited journals. She has supervised six (6) Honours and two (2) Masters students. Dr Raliphaswa is a member of Human and Clinical Trails Research Ethics Committee in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Venda.
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Designation: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications: Diploma in General in (Community, Psychiatry) and Midwifery Science (Venda Nursing College, Diploma in Child Nursing Science (Baragwanath Nursing College, (SANC)), BCur, Diploma in Advanced Nursing Education, Post Graduate Dip in Public Health (Unisa), BCur (Hons), MCur, PhD (Univen)
Email address: ndidzulafhi.raliphaswa@univen.ac.za
Office No: 07- Faculty of Health Sciences: Foundation Phase
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Dr Netshisaulu Khathutshelo Grace is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Advanced Nursing Science. S/he has worked for over 9 years in the higher education sector. S/he specialises in Reproductive and Sexual Health and has published extensively in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among his/her recent publications are:
- Simane-Netshisaulu, K.G. and Maputle, M.S., 2021. Exploring supportive relationship provided to newly qualified midwives during transition period in Limpopo province, South Africa. African Journal of Reproductive Health, 25(5).
- Simane-Netshisaulu, K.G. and Maputle, M.S., 2019. Clinical Practice of Midwifery Graduates During Community Service Placement, Limpopo Province South Africa. Global Journal of Health Science, 11(10), pp.1-97.
- Thendo Mahwasane, Maria S. Maputle, Khathutshelo G. Simane-Netshisaulu &
Thivhulawi Malwela. (2020). Mahwasane, T., Maputle, M.S., Simane-Netshisaulu, K.G. and Malwela, T., 2020. Provision of Care to Preterm Infants at Resource Limited Health Facilities of Mopani District, South Africa. Annals of global health, 86(1).
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Department: Department of Advanced Nursing Science
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Qualification: Diploma in General Nursing (Venda Nursing College), Diploma in Midwifery (Venda Nursing College) BCur (Unisa), B Cur Hons( Unisa), MCur (Univen) (Univen), PhD (Univen)
Telephone: 0159628000
Email: khathu.netshisaulu@univen.ac.za
Office: New Nursing Skill Lab Office No. 8
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Qualifications: RN (Venda Nursing College) (SANC), BA (Cur), BA. Cur Hons,(Unisa), MCur,(Univen) PhD (Univen)
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Email address: thivhulawi.malwela@univen.ac.za
Office No: office 03 Health Sciences foundation building no. 2
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Dr Malwela Thivhulawi is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Advanced Nursing. She has worked for over 15 years in the higher education sector. She specializes in Maternal, Women and Child Health (MWCH) and has published in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are:
1) Mahwasane, T., Maputle, M.S., Simane-Netshisaulu, K.G. and Malwela, T., 2020. Provision of Care to Preterm Infants at Resource Limited Health Facilities of Mopani District, South Africa. Annals of global health, 86(1).
She has supervised Honours, Masters and PhD students. Dr Malwela Thivhulawi is the current deputy Head of the Department of Advanced Nursing Science. Member of Transvers committee attending to the University of Venda business of the day, deputy chairperson in the Covid-19 response committee.
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Full name: Dr Tshililo Azwidihwi Rose
Designation: Senior lecturer
Qualifications: BCur (Nursing) (Univen), MCur (Nursing) (Univen), PhD(Univen)
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Email address: Rose.Tshililo@univen.ac.za
Office No: 4 Nursing simulation Lab
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Dr Tshililo Azwidihwi Rose is a Junior Senior Lecturer in the Department of Advanced Nursing science. She has worked for over 9 years in the higher education sector. She specialises in HIV and has published extensively in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among his/her recent publications are:
- Mangena-Netshikweta, L., Maluleke, M., Tshililo, A.R. and Nemathaga, L.H., 2019. Challenges of primary healthcare nurses regarding the integration of HIV and AIDS services into primary healthcare in Vhembe district of Limpopo province, South Africa. Curationis, 42(1), pp.1-6.
- TSHILILO, A., Mangena-Netshikweta, M.L., Nemathaga, L.H. and Tshitangano, T.G., 2015. Challenges of family care-givers regarding home-care for elderly people with dementia. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation & Dance.
- Tshililo, R., Netshikweta, L.M., Tshitangano, G.T. and Nemathaga, H.L., 2016. Factors influencing weight control practices amongst the adolescent girls in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine, 8(2), pp.1-4.
She has supervised Honours, Masters and PhD students. Dr AR Tshililo is a representative member in the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education at the University of Venda. She is also a member of the University of Venda Review Committee for the Council of Higher Education Institutional Audit Self-Evaluation Report
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Full name: Seani Adrinah Mulondo
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications: BA (Cur) (UNISA), (Hons), (UNISA), MCur (UNIVEN), PhD (UNIVEN), GDHE (UKZN)
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Office No: office 06, Foundation area, Building number 3
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Dr Seani Adrinah Mulondo
Dr Seani Adrinah Mulondo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Advanced Nursing Science. She has worked for over ten years in the higher education sector. She specialises in midwifery and has published extensively in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are:
1) Mulondo, S.A., 2020. Factors associated with underutilisation of antenatal care services in Limpopo, South Africa. British Journal of Midwifery, 28(11), pp.788-795.
2) Thabethe, L.R., Mulondo, S.A. and Tugli, A.K., 2020. Psychological experiences of pregnant students at the University of Venda, Limpopo Province, South Africa. African Journal of Reproductive Health, 24(3), pp.18-23.
She has supervised Honours, Masters and PhD students. Dr Seani Adrinah Mulondo is a member of a Professionalisation of Undergraduate Academic Teaching in Multiple Disciplines committee in the Centre for Higher Education and Learning (CHETL) at the University of Venda.
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Email address: julia.mafumo@univen.ac.za Office No: office C4-Foundation Block 4
Full name: Julia Langanani Mafumo
Designation: Lecturer
Qualifications: Diploma in General Nursing (Lebone College of Nursing), Diploma in Midwifery (Venda Nursing College), BCur, Diploma in Nursing Administration, Advanced, Diploma in Nursing Science, (UNISA), BCur (Hons)MCur, DCur (UNIVEN)
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Office No: office C4-Foundation Block 4
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Dr. Mafumo JL is a Lecturer in the Department of Advanced Nursing Science. She has worked for over 20 years in the higher education sector. She specialises in General Nursing Science and Nursing Education. She has published in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are:
- Mafumo, J.L., Netshandama, V.O. and Netshikweta, L., 2017. Clinical supervision as an integral part in training for bridging course learners at selected hospitals of Vhembe district, Limpopo province, South Africa. J Nurs Care, 6(392), pp.2167-1168.
She has supervised Honours, and Masters students.
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Email address: hilda.shilubane@univen.ac.za Office No: 03 - Block 107 Health Sciences
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Prof Nwamuhohova Hilda Shilubane is a Professor in the Department of Advanced Nursing Science. She has worked for over 19 years in the higher education sector. She specialises in Nursing Education, and her research interests include child and adolescent health and mental health and has published extensively in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are:
1) Shilubane H, Mazibuko N. 2020. Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder and coping mechanism by parents: an explorative study. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 7(4):413-418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2020.08.003
2) Mgolozeli SE, Shilubane HN, Khoza LB. 2019. Nurses’ attitudes towards the implementation of the Mother-Baby-Friendly initiative in selected primary healthcare facilities at Makhuduthamaga Municipality, Limpopo province, Curationis 42(1), a1929. https://doi.org/10.4/curationis.v42i1.1929
3) Shilubane HN, Bos AER, Ruiter RAC, Reddy PS, Van den Borne B. 2015. High School Suicide in South Africa: Teachers’ knowledge, views and training needs. BMC Public Health, 15:245 DOI 10.1 186/s 12889-015-1599-3.
She has supervised Honours, Masters and PhD students. Prof Shilubane is a member of the Research and Publication Committee in the Faculty of Health Sciences and the member of the same committee at university level, for the University of Venda.
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Full name : Prof Nwamuhohova Hilda Shilubane
Designation : Professor
Department: Department of Advanced Nursing Science
Qualifications : RN (Giyani college of nursing) (SANC), BA (Cur), BA (Cur) (Hons), MA Cur (UNISA), PhD (Maastricht University, The Netherlands), PG Dip in Health Professional Education (UCT)
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Office No : 03 – Block 107 Health Sciences
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Full name: Takalani Ellen Mbedzi
Designation: Junior Lecturer
Qualifications: BCur, BCur (Hons) Advanced Psychiatric Nursing (Sefako Makgato Health Sciences University), Diploma in Nursing Education (Unisa) Health Service Management (Unisa) MCUR (Univen)
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Email address: takalani.mbedzi@univen.ac.za
Office No: office NO.C4 Foundation Phase Building
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Mrs Takalani Ellen Mbedzi is a Junior Lecturer in the Department of Nursing S/he has worked for over 13 years in the higher education sector. Her area of research focus is mental health. Co-authored a recent publication:
- Lavhelani, N.R., Maluleke, M., Mulaudzi, M.P., Masutha, T.C., Makhubele, T.E., Manyuma, D., Nemathaga, M., Makhavhu, N.A., Kharivhe, M.L., Mbedzi, T.E. and Ramovha, M.R., 2020. How do family members perceive re-integration of male state patients into their families in South Africa? A qualitative analysis. South African Journal of Psychiatry, 26(1), pp.1-7.
Mrs T.E is currently a member of UNIVEN mental health team representing the faculty of Health Sciences.
She has supervised undergraduate final year nursing student mini dissertations and 1 Masters students.
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Dr Malindi F.C is a Junior Lecturer in the Department of Health Science She has worked for over one year and 11 months in the higher education sector. She specializes in Midwifery and HIV and has published in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are:
1) Malindi, F.C., Lebese, R.T. and Ramakuela, N.J., 2014. Challenges experienced by pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS in rural Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. African Journal for Physical Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 20(sup-1), pp.244-254.
She is supervising Masters student.
Full name: Dr Fhulufhedzani Constance Malindi
Department: Department of Advanced Nursing Science
Designation: Junior lecturer
Qualifications: B Cur (Univen), MSc (Nursing Science) (Univen), PHD (Univen)
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Office No: office no 4 C Block. Foundation
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Full name: Ramathuba Dorah Ursula
Designation: Associate Professor
Qualifications: DU Ramathuba, RN, Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery-Groothoek College) SANC, BA (BCur), Diploma in Nursing Administration, Post graduate Diploma in Nursing (Unisa), BCur (Hons) Univen, BTech Oncology (TUT), MCur (Univen), PhD (North West)
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Office No: office no 5, Foundation Building.
Prof Ramathuba Dorah Ursula is an Associate Professor in the Department of Advanced Nursing Science. She has worked for over twenty-four years in the higher education sector. S/he specializes in General Nursing Science, Health System management and Oncology nursing and has published extensively in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among his/her recent publications are:
- Ramathuba, D.U. and Makhado, L., 2021. Support model for nurses caring for people living with HIV and AIDS in the Limpopo province, South Africa. curationis, 44(1), pp.1-8.
- Mushasha, M.P., Mashau, N.S & Ramathuba, D.U. The Knowledge of Female Students Regarding the Human Papilloma Virus and Vaccines at a Selected University in South Africa. The Open Public Health Journal, 2021, Volume 14. DOI: 10.2174/1874944502114010257, 2021, 14, 257-263
- Ramathuba, D.U., Ramashala, M.R., & Mashau, N.S Contributory factors that lead to increase of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Capricorn district of Limpopo Province, South Africa. HIV AIDS Rev 2021; 20, 1:
She has supervised Honours, Masters and PhD students. Prof DU Ramathuba is a member of the University Higher Degrees Committee and Faculty of Health Science Executive Research Committee and Acting head of department of Advanced Nursing Science.
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