FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
School of Social Sciences
Social scientists trained at UL solve the toughest challenges that face humanity
The School of Social Sciences is in the cutting edge of training leading social scientists who contribute greatly in the provision of much sought leadership locally, regionally and nationally.
The School of Social Sciences is in the cutting edge of training leading social scientists who contribute greatly in the provision of much sought leadership locally, regionally and nationally. The University of Limpopo is located in the rural area and this place the School in a strategic position to ameliorate problems of poverty and under-development through the use of locally developed resources. The programmes delivered by the school have been crafted in response to the needs of the university’s immediate environment as well as national imperatives.
Welcome to the webpage of the School of Social Sciences (SSS). The SSS is the smallest of the three Schools in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Limpopo.
Academic Careers
- Bachelor of Arts BA
- Bachelor of Arts Honours BA (Hons)
- Master of Arts MA
- Doctor of Philosophy PhD
Professional Degrees
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Bachelor of Psychology B Psyc
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Bachelor of Arts in Social Work BA SW
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Bachelor of Social Work BSW
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Community
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Police Management BAHons (COPM)
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Masters of Arts in Community Police
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Management MA (COPM)
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Doctor of Philosophy in Community
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Police Management PhD (COPM)
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Corrections
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Management BAHons (CORM)
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Masters of Arts in Corrections
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Management MA (CORM)
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Doctor of Philosophy in Corrections
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Management PhD (CORM)
Graduate Calendars
Administration Support Services
Faculty Administrative Staff
Position |
Names |
Telephone Number |
Email Address |
Acting Executive Dean |
Prof S Maoto |
015 268 4895 |
satsope.maoto@ul.ac.za |
Executive Secretary: (Dean’s office) |
Ms Y van der Walt |
015 268 4895 |
Yvonne.vanderwalt@ul.ac.za |
Assistant Registrar |
Ms SP van der Merwe |
015 268 2975 |
susan.vandermerwe@ul.ac.za |
School Administrative Staff
Position |
Names |
Telephone Number |
Email Address |
Director |
Prof SL Sithole |
015 268 2230/ 2683 |
sello.sithole@ul.ac.za |
Senior Secretary: (Director’s Office) |
Ms MM Sekoala |
015 268 2683 |
maleka.sekoala@ul.ac.za |
Principal Administration Officer |
Mr NV Kekana |
015 268 2601 |
ntoengwe.kekana@ul.ac.za |
Administration Officer |
Ms MP Leputu |
015 268 2117 |
patricia.leputu@ul.ac.za |
School Secretaries
Departments |
Names |
Telephone Number |
Email Address |
Cultural & Political Studies; Sociology and Anthropology, Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Ms SI Phalane |
015 268 2569 |
shandu.motau@ul.ac.za |
Psychology |
Ms H Phoshoko |
015 268 3505 |
helen.phoshoko@ul.ac.za |
Social Work |
Ms PM Manyelo |
015 268 2810 |
phuti.manyelo@ul.ac.za |
NB: The School Administration Offices are located at New K-Block Building, 5th Floor and the Executive Dean AND Assistant Registrar’s offices are at 3rd floor.
School Of Social Sciences Admission Requirements
The School is guided by the General Rules of the University and the Faculty.
Bachelors degree
- A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Grade 12 Senior Certificate with university exemption is required for admission.
- Students could be admitted through recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Admission into the School will be according to the following Admission Point Score (APS):
Degree Name |
Possible Career |
Years of Study |
Required Subjects |
APS |
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Bachelor of Arts |
1. Cultural Officer |
3 |
Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy 2 (30-39%) OR 4 (50-59%) |
English 4 (50-59%) |
Four (4) Additional subjects 4 (50-59%) |
One (1) Additional Language 4 (50-59%) |
22/24 |
Degree Name |
Possible Career |
Years of Study |
Required Subjects |
APS |
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Bachelor of Social Work |
1. Social Worker |
4 |
Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy 2 (30-39%) OR 4 (50-59%) |
English 4 (50-59%) |
Four (4) Additional subjects 4 (50-59%) |
One (1) Additional Language 4 (50-59%) |
22/24 |
Degree Name |
Possible Career |
Years of Study |
Required Subjects |
APS |
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Bachelor of Psychology |
1. Psychometrist |
4 |
Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy 2 (30-39%) OR 4 (50-59%) |
English 4 (50-59%) |
Four (4) Additional subjects 4 (50-59%) |
One (1) Additional Language 4 (50-59%) |
22/24 |
The minimum requirement for Mathematics is level 2 and Mathematical Literacy is level 4
PLEASE NOTE
- Admission into the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Bachelor of Psychology degrees is subject to a written selection test.
- Life orientation is not part of the four additional subjects.
School Of Social Sciences Academic Staff
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Departments |
Lecturers |
Criminology and Criminal Justice |
DL Kgosimore: MA (UL) |
Criminology and Criminal Justice |
L Lekgau: MA (UL) |
Criminology and Criminal Justice |
OR. Chabalala: MA (UL) |
Department of Cultural and Political Studies:
History Folklore and Student Success
Acting HOD |
Associate Professor |
Senior Lecturers |
Lecturers |
Dr Shai KB: MA (UNIVEN) PhD (UL) |
SC Mokgoatšana: D.Litt et Phil (UNISA) |
AV Dhliwayo:PhD(Nigeria) |
E Chia: MA (UL) |
CEA Larkin: MA HDE. PG (Sec) (UCT)PhD (UNISA) |
F Mokolo: MA (UL) |
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SL Vuma : BA Hons (UL) |
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T Meso :MA(UL) |
History, Philosophy and Political Studies
Professor |
Senior Lecturer |
Lecturers |
Tutor |
MP More |
BM Rathethe: D.Litt.et. Phil (UNISA) |
G. Matheba: M.Phil (NWU); MA (Monterei Institute for International Studies California, USA) |
Mokalapa |
JPM Vunza:MA(UL) |
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Mr DM Mabizela: MA (Univ. of Malta) LLM (Univ. of Turin) MSc in Humanitarian Action (Univ. College of Dublin) |
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GS Ngubane:MA Gender Studies(UKZN) |
Department of Psychology
Professors |
Associate Professor |
Senior Lecturers |
Lecturers |
TA-B Mashego: Ph.D Psych (UL); |
S Govender: MA (Res.) (UDW)PhD(UNISA) |
S Moripe: DTh (UDW) |
M Mathivha: MA Psych (UL) |
T Sodi: PhD Psych (UCT) |
M Makgahlela PhD (UL) |
JK Mashaba: MA Psych (UNIZULU) |
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S Mashegoane: MA Clinic. Psych (WITS) PhD(UL) |
S Nkoana: PhD (UL) |
NJ Masola: MA R. Psych (UL) |
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K Nel: PhD Psyc (UNIZULU) |
MB Setwaba: MA (Clinic. Psych) (UL) PhD(UL) |
BP Kgopa: MA R. Psyc (UL) |
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JP Mokwena: PhD Psych (UL) |
Department of Social Work
Associate Professor |
Senior Lecturers |
Lecturers |
Field Instructors |
JC Makhubele: BA SW UL,(MSW)UL, PhD (NWU) |
MR Manganyi:BA(SW)UL ,(MSW) UL ,PhD(SW)UL |
DT Seloana: MSW (UP) |
SP Gqoboka: BA (SW) (University of Transkei) |
SF Rapholo :BA(SW)UL,MSW(NWU),PhD(UL) |
JM Mokone: MSW; Graduate Cert. in Gerontology (Univ. of Utah) |
NE Rabotata : BA (SW) (UNIN) |
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MM Kwakwa: BA (SW) (UNIN),BA(SS)Hons,MSW(UL) |
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TMA Mahlatjie: BA (SW) (UNIN),MSW(UL) |
Department of Sociology and anthropology:
Sociology
Professor |
Associate Professor |
Senior Lecturer |
Lecturers |
Junior Lecturer |
MS Mapadimeng : (PhD) UKZN |
Vacant |
Vacant |
A Baloyi: MA (UL) |
IM Kganaga: BA Hons (UL) |
TS Nyawasha M Soc (UFH),MA(UCT),PhD(University of Hong Kong) |
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L Mmakola: MA (UKZN) |
Anthropology
Professor |
Lecturers |
SA Rankoana: MA (UL)PhD(UL) |
MM Mabunda: MA (UL) |
MK Malatji: MA(UL) |
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F. Roodt: MA (UP) |
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GS Ngubane: MA Gender Studies (San Francisco State University) |
Prof. Sello Sithole
Director, School of Social Sciences
SCHOOL CONTACTS
Director
Prof SL Sithole
+27 (0) 15 268 2230/ 2683
Email: sello.sithole@ul.ac.za
Senior Secretary
Ms MM Sekoala
Tel: +27 (0) 15 268 2683
E-mail: maleka.sekoala@ul.ac.za
Cultural & Political Studies; Sociology and Anthropology, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Ms SI Phalane
Tel: +27 (0) 15 268 2569
E-mail: shandu.motau@ul.ac.za
Psychology
Ms H Phoshoko
Tel: +27 (0) 15 268 3505
E-mail: helen.phoshoko@ul.ac.za
Social Work
Ms PM Manyelo
Tel: +27 (0) 15 268 2810
E-mail: phuti.manyelo@ul.ac.za
NB: The School Administration Offices are located at New K-Block Building, 5th Floor
Principal Administrative Officer
Mr NV Kekana
Tel: +27 (0) 15 268 2601
E-mail: ntoengwe.kekana@ul.ac.za
Administration Officer
Ms MP Leputu
Tel: +27 (0) 15 268 2117
E-mail: patricia.leputu@ul.ac.za