Sinelisiwe Thwala

Enthusiastic and skilled researcher with a passion for advancing economic and national development. Dedicated to increasing knowledge to drive growth and implement necessary improvements. Experienced in researching on Education, Training, and Development (ETD) interventions, national and economic development, state-owned entities, and state capacity. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive research, analyze complex data, and deliver actionable insights. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic goals and enhance organizational performance.

• Association of Southern African Schools and Departments of Public Administration and Management (ASSADPAM) conference, 03/2024, The Dark side of leadership: Decoding moral disengagement and the ethical climate in South African public institutions
• Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC): Project Accept Research Symposium, Pietermaritzburg, 10/2011, Exploring the Project Accept qualitative data: Key themes and interesting issues.
• Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) conference, Johannesburg, 09/2011, HIV positive mothers’ repeated disclosures: potential impacts and coping strategies.
• South African AIDS conference, Durban, 06/2011, HIV positive mothers’ repeated disclosures: potential impacts and coping strategies.
• 19th Annual IAFFE Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 07/22/10-07/24/10, Constructing the mind-world relationship: The case of domestic labour in post-apartheid South Africa
• Psychology Post-Graduate Conference 2010 at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, HIV positive mothers’ repeated disclosures: potential impacts and coping strategies.
• Psychology Post-Graduate Conference 2009 at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, Constructing the mind-world relationship: The case of domestic labour in post-apartheid South Africa
• Psychology Post-Graduate Conference 2008 at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, Izinganekwane (folktales) and its role in the construction of identity

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• Dhlamini. L (2013). Assessing cognitive functions in children. HSRC Review, 11, (3), p 4-5.
• Dhlamini, L., Knight, L., Van Rooyen, H., Van Heerden, A & Rotheram-Borus, M. (2012). Qualitative interviews with mentor mothers living with HIV: potential impacts of role and coping strategies. Journal of the International AIDS Society,15 (Suppl 2): 17391

• Date of Birth: 08/05/86
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: South African
• Marital Status: Married

Essentials of Policy Development Programme (21st Run)-Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy