Sazelo Michael Mkhize
Biographic Data
| ID | 941176 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sazelo Michael Mkhize |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sazelo Michael |
| FAMILY NAME | Mkhize |
| SIGNATURE | MKHIZE S M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7950-1948 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Empathy, remorse, and restoration of dignity contributing to reduced recidivism
This study aims to determine whether restorative justice (RJ) programmes can help reduce recidivism and facilitate the effective reintegration of offenders into society by encouraging empathy, regret, and the restoration of their dignity. The research investigates the lived experiences of key informants and community members in Cato Manor, South Africa, using a qualitative methodology approach. The significance of restorative justice (RJ) program…
Female students as victims of sexual abuse at institutions of higher learning
The focus of the wider study on which this paper is based was to uncover the social context of the sexual victimisation phenomenon in three selected institutions of higher learning in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The objectives of the study were to examine the nature of sexual victimisation against female students in selected universities in Durban; to determine the factors that contribute to the sexual victimisation of female st…
Theft or norm? A tale of electricity theft in rural Kwaximba, eThekwini region of South Africa
The focus of this study was on the investigation of the prevalence of illegal electricity connections in KwaXimba. The study aimed to identify the root causes of illegal connections and explore potential solutions to reduce their occurrence. A qualitative research approach was adopted, and 20 participants were interviewed from rural areas in KwaXimba. Thematic analysis was applied to the data collected. The study revealed that illegal electricity…
University campuses and types of crime
University campuses are consumed by vast numbers of criminal activities, which affect both the student and the staff. This study aimed at ascertaining the types of crimes that happen at University campuses by focusing on the Howard College Campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal Durban South Africa. The research used a qualitative approach to gather data from participants, through in-depth semi-structured interviews. The findings of the study i…
Risk Factors of Substance abuse among University Students
Substance abuse is a significant problem among tertiary level students, with alcohol/drug use associated with increased prevalence of negative outcomes, including diminished academic performance, social-interpersonal difficulties, and engaging in risky behaviours. To explore risk factors associated with substance abuse among university students, a qualitative approach was adopted. Twenty on-campus residents were selected through purposive samplin…
Misconception about Victimology Theories
Toward a Pervasive Understanding of Rape Culture
Sexual violence has been highlighted as a global scourge. Rape culture being a phenomenon derived from the plight of sexual violence injustices, has addressed the normalization of actions which produce the issues surrounding sexual violence. Rape culture is an old concept, which, however, has been newly campaigned today as the crisis of sexual violence has risen. Women are at the forefront of this issue as they are the most affected; however, thi…
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Toward a Pervasive Understanding of Rape Culture
Sexual violence has been highlighted as a global scourge. Rape culture being a phenomenon derived from the plight of sexual violence injustices, has addressed the normalization of actions which produce the issues surrounding sexual violence. Rape culture is an old concept, which, however, has been newly campaigned today as the crisis of sexual violence has risen. Women are at the forefront of this issue as they are the most affected; however, thi…
Misconception about Victimology Theories
University campuses and types of crime
University campuses are consumed by vast numbers of criminal activities, which affect both the student and the staff. This study aimed at ascertaining the types of crimes that happen at University campuses by focusing on the Howard College Campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal Durban South Africa. The research used a qualitative approach to gather data from participants, through in-depth semi-structured interviews. The findings of the study i…
Risk Factors of Substance abuse among University Students
Substance abuse is a significant problem among tertiary level students, with alcohol/drug use associated with increased prevalence of negative outcomes, including diminished academic performance, social-interpersonal difficulties, and engaging in risky behaviours. To explore risk factors associated with substance abuse among university students, a qualitative approach was adopted. Twenty on-campus residents were selected through purposive samplin…
Female students as victims of sexual abuse at institutions of higher learning
The focus of the wider study on which this paper is based was to uncover the social context of the sexual victimisation phenomenon in three selected institutions of higher learning in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The objectives of the study were to examine the nature of sexual victimisation against female students in selected universities in Durban; to determine the factors that contribute to the sexual victimisation of female st…
Theft or norm? A tale of electricity theft in rural Kwaximba, eThekwini region of South Africa
The focus of this study was on the investigation of the prevalence of illegal electricity connections in KwaXimba. The study aimed to identify the root causes of illegal connections and explore potential solutions to reduce their occurrence. A qualitative research approach was adopted, and 20 participants were interviewed from rural areas in KwaXimba. Thematic analysis was applied to the data collected. The study revealed that illegal electricity…
Empathy, remorse, and restoration of dignity contributing to reduced recidivism
This study aims to determine whether restorative justice (RJ) programmes can help reduce recidivism and facilitate the effective reintegration of offenders into society by encouraging empathy, regret, and the restoration of their dignity. The research investigates the lived experiences of key informants and community members in Cato Manor, South Africa, using a qualitative methodology approach. The significance of restorative justice (RJ) program…
Psychology (6 works) · Criminology (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Law (3 works) · Poison control (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Crime Patterns and Interventions (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works)