Mr Mandisi Matyana

# A Node For African Thought

Research and Innovation

To achieve and maintain the University’s vision and mission, the research and innovation division contributes mainly by promoting the research related goal of the institution which is: to drive growth in UNIZULU research and Innovation

Faculty: Commerce, Administration and Law

Department: Public Admin

Discipline: Local Government

Highest Qualification

Master’s in public administration

Contact details

Email: MatyanaM@unizulu.ac.za

Campus: KwaDlangezwa

Research Interest Areas

Local government,
service delivery,
public management

Active Community Engagement & Service-learning work

South Africa Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM).

Active Research Projects

PhD study- My study is looking for the critical role/analysis of Industrial Development Zones in addressing poverty in KwaZulu Natal.

Impactful Research Publications

(Author(s); Year; Title; journal / publisher)

Matyana, M. & Mthethwa, R. M. 2022.community Participation Conundrum in the Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality Integrated Development Plan: Exploration of an EnhancedFuture. IJRS, volume 11, issued 2 February 2022.

Matyana, M. and Mthethwa, R.M. (2022). Service Delivery Disparities at Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality: Prospect and Challenges.

Thusi, X. Matyana, M. and Jili, N. (2023). Lack of Political Will: A Barrier to Public Service Delivery in South Africa and a High Cost for Citizens. Journal of Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSSH) E-ISSN; V9 "No. 2,",137-147.

Thusi, X., Mayisela, N. and Matyana, M., 2023. An investigation into the effectiveness of public participation mechanisms on service delivery within the Newcastle local municipality. International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 12(4), pp.363-373.

Unemployment and Poverty in South Africa: Assessing the National Development Plan 2030 Predictions