Position : Lecturer
Telephone : 035 902 6329
Email : mthembua(at)unizulu.ac.za
Office : C 06
Biography:
Thembinkosi Mthembu joined the Department of Geography at the University of Zululand in 1990. He is a human geographer with interest in cultural environments, demographics and geography of health. He teaches modules of human and physical geography from first year to honours level. These modules are SGES111: Introduction to physical and environmental geography, SGES112: Introduction to human geography, SGES212: Demographics health and sustainable development, SGES311: Urban environment and recreation planning and SGES501: History, philosophy and methodology of Geography.
Research Interest
The research interests of Thembinkosi span the area of geography of health and natural resources management. He is currently working on the spatial mobility of people who pursue the services of health practitioners. There is a number of Third year and Honours students who are working under his supervision.
Qualifications:
BEd, BAHons, STD, MA (UNIZULU)
Research interests:
Genetic and Phenotypic Characterisation of Indigenous farm animals’ populations and production systems Thereof in Areas of KwaZulu Natal.
Research Databases / Publications
- Tafangenyasha, C., Mthembu, A.T., Kavhu, B., Vingi, K., Chikoore, H., Ndimande, N., Xulu, S. and Gwensa, N. (2016): Re-analysis of engineering the stabilization and restoration of supercritical hardpans in the Umfolozi catchment, South Africa. International Journal of Agricultural Research and Review 4(2): 432-439.
- Dube L.T., Marimuthoo, K., Mthembu, A.T., Ranby, P. and Vlok, C. (2011): Solutions for All Geography: Learner’s Book, Grade 10. Northlands: Macmillan. ISBN No 978-1-4310-0669-4.
- Dube L.T., Marimuthoo, K., Mthembu, A.T., Ranby, P. and Vlok, C. (2011): Solutions for All Geography: Teaching and Assessment Guide, Grade 10. Northlands: Macmillan. ISBN No 978-1-4310-0670-0.
- Tafangenyasha C., Mthembu, A.T., Chikoore, T., Ndimande, N., Xulu, S. and Gcwensa, N. (2011): Rangeland characteristics of a supercritically degraded landscape in the semi-arid area of South Africa. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management. Vol 2(3): 80-87.
- Tafangenyasha C., Mthembu, A.T., Chikoore, T., Ndimmande, N., Xulu, S. and Gcwensa, N. (2011): The effects of soil density on the vegetation of the Umfolozi catchment in South Africa. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management. Vol 2(1): 14-24.
- Jury, M. Guyot, S. and Mthembu, A. (2009): Can governance resolve environmental conflicts? A Maputaland case study. Scientific Research and Essays. Vol 4(11): 1360-1369.
- Dube L.T., Marimuthoo, K., Mthembu, A.T. and Vlok, C. (2008): Geography for All: Learner’s Book, Grade 10. Braamfontein: Macmillan.
- Dube L.T., Marimuthoo, K., Mthembu, A.T. and Vlok, C. (2008): Geography for all: Teaching and Assessment Guide, Grade 10. Braamfontein: Macmillan.
- Govender, Y., Jury, M.R., Mthembu, A., Hatesse, S. and Bulfoni, E. (2005): Socio-Economic Status and Development on the Maputaland Coast of South Africa. South African Geographical Journal 87(1): 37- 42.
- Mthembu, A.T. (1997): Health Care Facilities in Manguzi Health Ward: A geographical analysis. South African Geographical Journal 79(3): 171-174.