• PDP4805

• Therapeutic interventions in educational psychology
• Psychopathology and psychological assessments
• Research and life skills education

• Educational Psychology

Mngomezulu TP, Makhonza, LO and Nzima DR: Causes of men abuse in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Journal Gender and Behaviour)-2019

African centred investigation into ways in which Ubuntu can promote social cohesion: Hlongwane , M.M., Govender S., Makhubu, s., Makhonza, LO…….Indilinga African journal of indigenous knowledge systems, vol 17(1)2018.

Makhonza,LO, Lawrence KC & Nkoane MM: Polygonal Ubuntu/Botho as a superlative value to embrace orphans and vulnerable children in schools (Journal: Gender and Behaviour).-2019.

Lawrence, KC., Makhonza, L., & Mngomezulu, TP. Assessing resources of resilience in OVC in Amajuba District Schools: Dec 6, 2021. South African Journal of Psychology. https://doi.org./10.1177/0081246321.

Lawrence, K.C., Makhonza, L.O., Aliya, M.S. The Role of Token Economy Therapy in Reducing the Psychological Burden of Formal Caregivers Open Public Health Journal. Volume, 16, 2023.  Publisher ID: e187494452306131    DOI: 10.2174/18749445-v16-e230711-2022-190

Shabalala,P., B, Mngomezulu, TP., Twala, B., Makhonza, LO & Maseko, T. (2023). The role educators’ play in dealing with learners who experience bullying within selected schools in kwaMthethwa. Gender & Behaviour Journal (Volume 21) (2), June.                 

6th Teaching and Learning Conference that will be held at the Premier Hotel (Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa) from 17-19 October 2022. “Parents' experiences on the availability of remedial support for learners with learning disorders”. LO Makhonza, TP, Mngomezulu, and NB, Gumede. (University of Zululand).

1st International Conference on community engagement service, 28-30 June 2023, Hybrid. Umfolozi Hotel, Resort Empangeni. Makhonza LO, Kent D and Khumalo NP. “Support of learners with special needs in King Cetshwayo district. A community engagement project by a Higher Education Institution in KZN.

1st International Conference on community engagement service, 28-30 June 2023, Hybrid. Umfolozi Hotel, Resort Empangeni. N Gumede, NP Sikhosana and LO Makhonza.  The experiences of parents of children living with autism spectrum disorder in KwaZulu-Natal: a case of King Cetshwayo District.

7th Teaching and learning Conference: Premier Hotel, Richardsbay, KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa. Resilience of Orphans and Vulnerable children in KwaZulu Natal schools: Caregivers perspectives (18-20 October 2023). Makhonza, L., Nzima., & Mngomezulu, T.P.

7th Teaching and learning Conference: Premier Hotel, Richardsbay, KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa. “Online Assessment: Reflecting on the Voices of Students and Academics Amidst COVID-19 Era”.  18-20 October 2023. Ntshingila, T., Nzima, D.R. & Makhonza, L.

7th Teaching and learning Conference: Premier Hotel, Richardsbay, KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa. “Managing learner aggression in South African schools: A teaching and intervention program” Gumede, N.B., Sikhosana NNA, Makhonza, L & Buthelezi. NPA. 18-20 October 2023

The Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education, 7th International Research Conference to be held on October 24 – 26, 2023 at Premier Hotel the Richards, Richards Bay, South Africa.  “The need for and importance of preparing in-service educators for career guidance and counselling”.  TP Mngomezulu, A.M Nyawo, L. O Makhonza & N. Buthelezi.

The Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education, 7th International Research Conference, held on October 24 – 26, 2023, at Premier Hotel the Richards, Richards Bay, South Africa “The effects of classroom overcrowding on the quality of education in selected government schools under Mtunzini Circuit”. V. H. Mzimela, TP Mngomezulu, N. Buthelezi, L.O Makhonza. 2024

LO Makhonza, TP Mngomezulu, SL Ngwenya & N P Buthelezi. Teachers’ perspectives on the handling of challenging behaviours in KwaZulu- Natal Secondary schools: A closer look at strategies.  The 48th International Conference of SASE. Swaziland - 02 October 2024

NPA Buthelezi, LO Makhonza, TP Mngomezulu & Z, Nsele. Trauma-care induced psychosocial response: Reflections on Ma’at Institute response to COVID-19 and recent disasters in KwaZulu-Natal. The 48th International Conference of SASE. Swaziland - 02 October 2024

• Supervised Masters and Doctoral students to completion.
• Registered with HPCSA as an Educational Psychologist with interest in medico-legal work and neurodevelopmental disorders.    
• Member of EPASSA
• Working with clients in psychotherapy from  a African centred perspective.