Mr Vukani Ncwane
nGap Lecturer: Medical Physics
Bloemfontein Campus
Qualifications: MHSc (Radiography) | BHSc (Diagnostic Radiography)
Professional Background
Mr Vukani Ncwane is an nGap Lecturer in Medical Physics within the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Central University of Technology. He holds a Master of Health Sciences in Radiography and a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Diagnostic Radiography.
With four years of clinical experience as a diagnostic radiographer in government hospitals and three years of teaching experience, his academic and research interests include radiography education, work-integrated learning, radiation protection, public health, health systems, and diagnostic reference levels (DRLs). He has actively presented his research at both national and international conferences, contributing to the advancement of medical imaging practices.
Areas of Expertise
- • Radiography Education and Training
- • Peer-Assisted Learning and Supplemental Instruction
- • Work-Integrated Learning and Clinical Education
- • Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Reference Levels
- • Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Medical Imaging
Selected Publications
- • Ncwane, V.S. & Phahlamohlaka, N.M. (2026). Peer-assisted learning in medical radiation sciences education and training: A scoping review. Radiography, 32(5), p.103470.
- • Vukani, N. & Lindiwe, G. (2025). Radiographers’ awareness, understanding, and implementation of diagnostic reference levels in medical imaging: a scoping review. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 56(6), p.102101.
- • Boitumelo, M., Mabatho, S., Mpho, M., Oratile, T., Matshidiso, M., Relebogile, K., Ncwane, V. & Phahlamohlaka, N. (2025). A Cross-Sectional Study Protocol: Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Of Diagnostic Radiographers In Performing Routine Quality Control Tests In Radiology Departments. South African Radiographer, 63(2), pp.27-32.
- • Ncwane, V.S. & Khoza, T.E. (2022). The perceptions of diagnostic radiography clinical tutors transitioning from being radiographers to clinical educators in public hospitals in the Ethekwini district. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 53(4), pp.672-680.
