Several facets of parenthood were captured through research that investigated delicate matters of motherhood, mainly, the impact of both present and absent biological mothers on young mothers in Africa. Dr
In a series of firsts, Professor Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu has propelled herself to the top of her field and made history as the first Black woman in South Africa to
Shack fires are exacerbating South Africa’s severe housing crisis, according to Professor Hope Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu, a town planning and infrastructure damage specialist at UKZN. She spoke out after a recent
Failure to adequately rebuild the KwaZulu-Natal coastal region following the recent bouts of inclement weather could have significant consequences for the region and its economy. This is according to Professor
DURBAN – The recent landspout, which many believed was a tornado, that hit Durban last week has highlighted the city’s need for planning and innovation. A video of what resembled
UKZN, in collaboration with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and South African Local Government Association (SALGA), hosted the inaugural Municipal Innovation Recognition Awards (MIRA) at Umhlanga’s Coastlands Hotel
Dr Mvuselelo Ngcoya, Academic Leader and Associate Professor in the School of Built Environment, and Development Studies recently took a fieldtrip to the Durban CBD with his honours class to
Three Master’s in Architecture students – Mr. Kreolin Naicker, Mr. Sachin Roy, and Mr. Karan Sunthpaul – were prize winners at the 36th Corobrik Student Architecture awards ceremony held at
Senior Town Planning lecturer and South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Chair in Inclusive Cities Professor Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu has been appointed to serve on the Scientific Committee of the International
The School of Built Environment and Development Studies within the College of Humanities, in collaboration with the South African Coalition for Restorative Justice, recently hosted a webinar under the theme: