Dr. Nokukhanya Ndhlovu is a Researcher/ Post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Fort Hare. She holds a PhD from the University of Fort Hare and her research interests include gender and African masculinities, exclusionary development, ethnic marginalisation and youth development. Ndhlovu is a member of the Africa Social Work Network (ASWNet) and has published a number of articles, book chapters and opinion pieces. She has also presented papers at international conferences.