Prof. Solomon (Oupa) Makola

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QUALIFICATIONS
B.A Ed (Vista); B.A Hons Psych (Vista);
M.A Counselling Psychology (WITS);
PhD Child Psychology (UFS).
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.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Logotherapy
Integral spirituality
Positive psychology
Forgiveness research
Student success
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.
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).
PRESENTED CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS
EXTERNAL PROFILES
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  • Prof. Makola
  • Tel: +27(0)57 910 3500
  • smakola@cut.ac.za