Dr Hlengiwe R  Phetha

Lecturer

Qualifications:

PhD in International Relations (UKZN). BSoc Science (Hons) (UKZN), MSoc Science in Political Science (UKZN) and BArts (UKZN)

About

Dr Hlengiwe Phetha is a lecturer in Political Science and International Studies at the University of Zululand. She holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, as well as a Master’s degree in International Relations (Cum Laude, UKZN), a BSocSci Honours in Political Science, and a BART in Culture and Heritage Tourism (UKZN).

Her research interests include international relations, youth development, gender-based issues, corruption, and ICT. She has conducted extensive research on peace, peacekeeping, and conflict resolution, as well as South Africa’s foreign policy, access to education, employment and unemployment.

Dr Phetha has supervised Honours and Master’s students and serves as a reviewer for the National Research Foundation (NRF).

Research Interests

• International Relations
• Local government
• Peacekeeping/Conflict resolution