Dr SMK Cele

College of Education
School of Educational Studies
Department: Adult Basic Education
Lecturer
E-mail:	celesmk@unisa.ac.za

Primary Lecturer- Leadership and management in correctional education
Primary Lecturer- Design in teaching and learning program in correctional education.

Cele S.M.K. A Critical Exploration of Student Integration and Attrition of Black African Undergraduate Students from Selected South African Universities. Paper presented in the 10th Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Research Conference (TEIR). 04-07 April 2022. Hosted by the University of South Africa in The Ranch Resort, Polokwane, Limpopo.
Cele S.M.K. Studying While Black and African in South African Universities: Narrative Enquiry. Paper presented at the 9^th SAERA Conference. 26-28 October 2022. Hosted by the University of the Western Cape- Faculty of Education in Capet Town.
Cele S.M.K. Attrition and Retention of Black African Students in South African Higher Education Institutions. Paper presented in the 11^th Teacher Interdisciplinary Research Conference (TEIR). 10-14 April 2023. Hosted by UNISA in Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre, Namibia.
Cele S.M.K. & Gaillard C. A Critical Exploration of Black African Students Experiences of Attrition And Retention in South African Universities. Paper presented at UKZN School of Education Postgraduate Conference themed: A polyvocal Space for a Festival of Ideas. 27-29 October 2023. Hosted by the University of KwaZulu Natal: School of Education: Edgewood Campus, Pinetown.

Member of the South African Education Research Association (SAERA).
South African BRICS Youth Association Member.
Golden Key International Honor Society Member
South African Council for Educators Member
Education and Emancipation Project Grant Holder
Education and Emancipation scholarship recipient for Doctorate (PhD) studies in the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (2020-2023).
Recipient of the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal bursary to complete master’s degree in social justice education (2017-2018).
Recipient of the National Research Foundation grant for completing Honours degree in social justice education (2015-2016).
National skills awardee to complete Bachelor of Education (2013).
Awarded and recognised by Golden Key International Honour Society for being in the Top 15% of students who were academically excelling at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (2013).
Recipient of Dean’s Commendation award for being a top student achiever in the course (2013)
First student in the history of Business Management as a course to obtain 100%in the examination. (A certificate of merit was awarded) 2013.
Recipient of Victor Daitz bursary for excellent academic standing (2011).
Project Member for Parent involvement in developing a learning culture in Hlanganani (CN4300, the project is registered in Engaged Scholarship in the College of Education).
Correctional Education Project (UNISA)

Founder and director of NED Vico Foundation (Non-Profit Organisation) which provides career guidance to young people in rural areas and previously marginalised groups. (2015 to date)
Active member of Golden Key International Honour Society (2013 to date)
Active member of Community Development Association known as CDA at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal under the leadership of Prof. Thabo Msibi (Dean of the school of education at UKZN)

Founder and Director of NED Vico Foundation which focuses on Youth Empowerment (NPO)
Golden Key International Honor Society EXCO member (UKZN)
Peer reviewer for local and international journals.
Active member of Community Development Association known as CDA at the University of Kwa-Zulu.