Dr Tshepiso Ndhlovu is in possession of a Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and a Master of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (ethnobotany) cum laude and Ph.D in Indigenous Knowledge Systems. Dr. Ndhlovu has experience in indigenous knowledge systems research (medicinal plants, ethno veterinary, wild fruits, and food security). He was temporarily employed in 2019 and 2020 as a lecturer and assistant for Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Internal Programme Evaluation (IPE) in re-developing the new Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems curriculum at the North West University. In terms of research, he served as a research assistant for a postdoctoral and doctoral candidate, a mentor for master students, and a supervisor on various research projects related to medicinal plants and foods. Furthermore, he worked in several community outreach programs and community engagement for the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and NWU IKS Centre on the IKS Act of 2019 public awareness.
He is currently a lecturer at the University of Mpumalanga, and completed a training course on production for developing countries sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China. Dr Ndhlovu has published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in different national and international journals and has several conference proceedings at various scientific conferences both international and national, such as Indigenous Plant Use Forum (IPUF), North West University Optentia Research, Southern Africa Association of Botanists (SAAB), and Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA). He further held the membership of this prestigious societies and was recognised by Elsevier for his contribution of 2 articles linked to the UN SDGs for helping to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges.
Experience
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2021–presentDr, University of Mpumalanga
Education
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2022North West University, PhD
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2018North West University, MSc in IKS
Publications
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2024Ethnobotanical Investigation of Mimusops zeyheri, an Underutilized Indigenous Fruit Tree in Gauteng Province, South Africa,
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2024Metabolomic and chemometric profiles of Tribulus terrestris L. from three different locations in Mpumalanga province, South Africa,
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2024Secondary metabolite profiling in Leonotis nepetifolia leaf acetone and ethanol extracts using UPLC-qTOF-MS,
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2023Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by indigenous knowledge holders to manage healthcare needs in children,
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2023UPLC–QTOF/MS tentative identification of phytochemicals from Vernonia amygdalina Delile acetone and ethanol leaf extracts,
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2023Ethnomedicinal and Other Ecosystem Services Provided by Threatened Plants,
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2023The Role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Medicinal Plants,
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2023Assessing the impacts of commercializing medicinal plants on livelihood outcomes: evidence from indigenous knowledge holders in South Africa,
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2022Ethnobotanical use-pattern for indigenous fruits and vegetables among selected communities in Ondo State, Nigeria,
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2022Herbs and Spices’ Antimicrobial Properties and Possible Use in the Food Sector,
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2022How do medicinal plants contribute to the treatment of childhood diseases in rural areas of North-West Province?,
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2021Commercialization potential of six selected medicinal plants commonly used for childhood diseases in South Africa: a review,
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2021Ethnobotanical investigation of medicinal plants used to treat and manage childhood diseases in North West Province, South Africa,
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2021Determinants of household income and willingness to pay for indigenous plants in North West Province, South Africa: a two-stage heckman approach,
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2021Ethnobotanical review of plants used for the management and treatment of childhood diseases and well-being in South Africa,
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2020An Exploratory Study on the Diverse Uses and Benefits of Locally-Sourced Fruit Species in Three Villages of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa ,
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2020Ethno-veterinary plants used for the treatment of retained placenta and associated diseases in cattle among Dinokana communities, North West Province, South Africa,
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2020Utilization pattern of indigenous and naturalized plants among some selected rural households of North West Province, South Africa,
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2020Herbal-based cosmeceuticals and economic sustainability among women in south African rural communities,
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2019Medicinal plants used for skin-related diseases among the Batswanas in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, South Africa,
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2019Plant species used for cosmetic and cosmeceutical purposes by the Vhavenda women in Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa,
Grants and Contracts
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2022NRF Thuthuka
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- Nathinal research foundation
- Mbombela
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