Emmanuel Ndhlovu is a scholar and student of development. His research interests are in peasant and informal sector livelihoods, land reform issues, political economy, digitalisation of industries, and food sovereignty. He holds a PhD in Development Studies from the University of South Africa. At the time of writing, Emmanuel was with the Vaal University of Technology as a postdoc researcher.
Kaitano Dube is an Associate Professor seconded to the Ecotourism Management Department. He hosts Postdoctoral Fellows and is acting as a Faculty of Human Science Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Professor. He serves as a senate member and several senate subcommittees such as the Higher Degrees Committee, Senate Research and Innovation Committee Member and Faculty Research and Innovation Chairman, among others. His role is to promote research, innovation, and commercialisation in the faculty.
Tawanda Makuyana is currently attached to the Vaal University of Technology, South Africa, as a researcher in the Tourism Research in Economic Environments and Society (TREES). He is an accomplished researcher in the following areas: Human Capital Development/Human Resources issues, vulnerable groups & Disability issues (Advocacy for socio-economic empowerment of disabled people), Inclusive Workplace and wellness, Inclusive Organisational Policy and Strategy development and implementation, Accessible/inclusive Destination competitiveness, Inclusive- Community Based-Tourism, Nature (biodiversity) based Tourism, Inclusive Sport Tourism & Accessible Tourism. Mixed-method research design is preferred.