• Qualitative research
• Phenomenological research
• HIV and AIDS
• Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle
• Hypertension and women
• Gender-Based Violence
• Substance Abuse
• Student support

• Vulnerable groups (children, women and persons  living with disabilities)
• Research in health care
• Gender, social exclusion and inequality issues
• Mental health

Book chapters

Shirindi, M.L., Bhuda GB & Tabane CEM. (2023). The Significance of Monitoring and Evaluation in Curriculum Transformation. Fostering Diversity and Inclusion Through Curriculum Transformation, edited by Cily Elizabeth Mamatle Tabane, et al., IGI Global, 2023, pp. 254-276. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-6995-8.ch014

Bhudha, G.B, Shirindi, M.L.,  & Tabane CEM. (2023). The Relevance of Curriculum Transformation Within the Social Sciences. Fostering Diversity and Inclusion Through Curriculum Transformation, edited by Cily Elizabeth Mamatle Tabane, et al., IGI Global, 2023, pp. 15-37. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-6995-8.ch002

Makofane, M.D.M. & Shirindi, M.L. (2018). The importance of data collection for qualitative research in social work, in A.L. Shokane, J.C. Makhubele & L.V. Blitz (eds.), Issues Around Aligning Theory, Research and Practice in Social Work Education (Knowledge Pathing: Multi-, Inter- and Trans-Disciplining in Social Sciences Series Volume 1), pp. 27–50, AOSIS, Cape Town. https://doi.org/10.4102/aosis.2018.BK76.02

Shirindi, M.L. (2018). The relevance and use of secondary data analysis in social work research, in A.L. Shokane, J.C. Makhubele & L.V. Blitz (eds.), Issues Around Aligning Theory, Research and Practice in Social Work Education (Knowledge Pathing: Multi-, Inter- and Trans-Disciplining in Social Sciences Series Volume 1), pp. 51–68, AOSIS, Cape Town. https://doi.org/10.4102/aosis.2018.BK76.03

• Rammutla, C. M., & Shirindi, M. L. (2026). The application of garden therapy in social work practice with individuals with substance use disorders in South Africa. Innovation Journal of Social Sciences and Economic Review.  8(1), 01-11. doi.org/10.36923/Ijsser.v8i1.288

• Rutaremwa, C.B., & Shirindi, M.L. (2025). Fathers' perspectives on the preparation of sons for family responsibilities. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 61(2), 286-317. https://doi.org/10.15270/61-2-1241

• Spaumer, A., Lekganyane, R., & Shirindi, M.L. (2025). A social work perspective on South African traditional male child circumcision. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 61(1), 106-124. https://doi.org/10.15270/61-1-1272

• Botha, P. & Shirindi, M.L. (2024). Possibilities and challenges of the use of a self-coaching Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Social Work education: lessons learnt from a pilot study. Journal of Educational Studies (JES), 2024 (si1). https://doi.org/10.59915/jes.2024.si1.5

• Raphulu, P., Shirindi, ML., & Makofane MDM. (2021). Mothers caring for children living with cerebral palsy: suggestions for psycho-social support, Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 57(3):359-375. https://doi.org/10.15270/52-2-952

• Schultz, P & Shirindi ML. (2019). Reflections on the experiences and needs of grandparents caring for their grandchildren with a substance use disorder. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 55(4): 359-378. https://doi.org/10.15270/52-2-757

• Shirindi, M.L. (2018). Perspectives of African women on hypertension and traditional healing modalities: Implications for social work practice. African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES), 24(2): 155-180. https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC-107271883a

• Mohlatlole, N.E., Sithole, S.L., & Shirindi, M.L (2018). Factors contributing to divorce among young couples in Lebowakgomo. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 54(2):256-274. https://doi.org/10.15270/52-2-637

• Shirindi ML, Makhubele, JC & Fraeyman, J (2016). Barriers to medication adherence among women living in rural areas suffering from hypertension: The case of Dikgale-Communities. Ethno Medicine, 10(1): 76-84.

• Social worker, lecturer (UL), and professor in the Department of Social Work at UNISA.
• External examiner for postgraduate research
• Name of Organization: South African Council for Social Service Profession (SACSSP) registration - First time registration date: 29 May 2006 (Reg No 10-24787)
• Name of Organisation: Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions (ASASWEI)
• Africa Network for Environmental Social Work and Disaster Management Member

Awards

• Awarded as a social worker in Mopani District in 2009 for improvement of quality service.
• Awarded the prestigious VLIR scholarship by the Flemish Interuniversity Council for academic study in 2012–2013.
• Secured a doctoral scholarship from NIHSS and SAHUDA between 2014–2016 to advance research in the humanities and social sciences.
• Benefited from the HWSETA doctoral scholarship during 2015–2016.
• Honoured with the 2024 Women of the Year Award for Community Service by Unisa Women’s Forum and SAWID at the 25th Feroza Adam Memorial Lecture.
• Awarded a scholarship by Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in collaboration with Pennsylvania State University, University of Western Cape and the University of Limpopo to study stigma and HIV/AIDS (2006-2007).
• Awarded a scholarship by the Vlaamse Interuniversitaire Raad (VLIR) / Flemish Interuniversity Council (IUC) (2013 – 2015) as well as the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) in collaboration with the South African Humanities Deans Association (SAHUDA) (2014 – 2016).
• A conference paper was rated the best at the 2016 NIHSS National Doctoral high impact conference on the 2-3 November 2016.

• Botho Bathong (CHS registered ES)
• Unisa Cares (CHS registered ES)
• Ratanang community engagement (CHS registered ES) 
• Social Work Advancement and Skills Enhancement Meeting (CHS registered ES)