NRF RATING
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QUALIFICATIONS
| B.A Ed (Vista); B.A Hons Psych (Vista);
M.A Counselling Psychology (WITS);
PhD Child Psychology (UFS).
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SHORT CV
| Professor Makola’s research enables him to actively participate in mainstream media. Over the past two decades, he has presented over 1,000 psycho-educational talks on a national radio station, LESEDI FM, under SABC Education. During these talks, he educates listeners about various psychological conditions (sessions are conducted in South Sotho). In doing so, Professor Makola plays a vital role in enlightening African communities on diverse psychological matters. For this contribution, the Psychological Society of South Africa honoured him with the PsySSA Award for Best Practice. This award recognizes practitioners who have made a significant impact in their communities by facilitating the healthy functioning of individuals and communities.
Professor Makola is currently leading a community-engaged research project in the field of Forgiveness, specifically aimed at ‘Assisting youth to heal the hurt left by absent fathers.’ He holds the position of Research Fellow in the Faculty of Humanities, where he supervises postgraduate students and mentors postdoctoral fellows.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
| Logotherapy
Integral spirituality
Positive psychology
Forgiveness research
Student success
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PUBLICATIONS
| - Makola, S. & Modise, M. A., (2018). Investigation of the Voice of Students Regarding HIV/AIDS in South African Communities. Commonwealth Youth and Development, Volume 16 (2), p. 173 – 183
- Ndlovu, M, Schlebusch, G. & Makola, S (2023). A Framework for Implementing Positive Learner Discipline in Public Secondary Schools from the Context of the Mpumalanga Province. Acta Educationis Generalis Volume (13) 3, p. 124-156
- Tshabalala, G, Ndlovu, M, Makola, S. & Schlebusch, G. (2024). Implementing positive discipline in Eswatini primary schools: A qualitative study of principals' experiences. Issues in Educational Research, 34(1), p. 321 – 339.
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BOOK(S) OR CHAPTER(S) IN BOOK(S)
| - Makola, S. 2016. Find Meaning, Stop Wondering!
Assisting Youth to Find Meaning and Achieve Success in their Studies (Book: Unisa Press)
- Makola, S. 2017. Pimp the Pain:
Purpose Inspired Dialogues (Book: Unisa Press)
- Makola, S. 2021. Seventy Women and One Man:
Meetings with remarkable women. (Book: New Voices).
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PRESENTED CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS
| - Invited Speaker to the Seventh LogoChat held virtually on 4th of May 2024 by the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy. Tittle of Presentation: “When Knowledge Gives Up”.
- Tshabalala, G., Ndlovu, M., Makola, S. & Schlebusch, G (2023). Experiences of Eswatini school principals in the implementation of positive discipline in schools. Paper presented at the African Development and Education Research Association (ADERA), Eswatini, 21-22 June 2023.
- Mfecane, M., Modise, M.A., & Makola, S. (2023). Resourcing Secondary Schools’ Learners from Child-Headed Households In The Lejweleputswa District. Paper presented at the 4th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS (ISfAR2023), Zanzibar Island,
- 26th – 28th July 2023.
- Tshabalala, G., Makola, S., & Ndlovu, N (2023). Emotional intelligence and school principals’ leadership practices in executing their roles. Paper presented at the 4th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS (ISfAR2023), Zanzibar Island,
- 26th – 28th July 2023.
- Makola, S., Tshabalala, G., & Ndlovu, N (2023). Funding challenges encountered by students in institutions of higher learning in Eswatini. Paper presented at the Southern African Nordic Centre(SANORD). 20th to 22nd September 2023, INN, Hamar.
- Makola, S., Tshabalala, G., & Ndlovu, N (2023). Experiences of higher education Academics on Quality Assurance Mechanisms in Eswatini higher education institutions. Paper presented at the Southern African Nordic Centre (SANORD). 20-22 September 2023, INN, Hamar.
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EXTERNAL PROFILES
| LinkedIn
ResearchGate
Google Scholar
OrcID
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Prof. Makola
Tel: +27(0)57 910 3500
smakola@cut.ac.za