School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Department of Agricultural Economics and Animal Production

A fascinating journey at the intersection of business, agriculture and animal sciences

Welcome to the Department of Agricultural Economics and Animal Production in the School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

The department is delighted for your interest in our programmes. In the context of global change, Agricultural issues are increasingly becoming problematic due to increased pressure exerted on technical and allocative efficiency of resources.

The purpose of the programmes is to produce innovative and solution-oriented scientists, who can practice in the Agricultural Economics, Animal Production and Agricultural Extension sectors. The graduates will contribute meaningfully through research and development to the body of knowledge of the entire Agricultural sector.

Core Values:

The department believes in interactive learning integrated with deductive and inductive approaches. That is, teaching and learning are expected to be a two-way process where there is maximum participation of students and the facilitator. To uphold academic integrity, transparency and intelligence

VISION

To be innovative leaders in finding sustainable solutions for Agricultural Economics, Animal Production and Agricultural Extension needs in Africa.

MISSION

To produce competitive Agricultural Economics, Animal Production and Agricultural Extension professionals in Southern Africa through innovative teaching, research and community engagement.

Dr. J.J Hlongwane worked in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Animal Production as Lecturer and Senior Lecturer respectively with effect from 2005 to date. He served the first term as the Head of the Department from the 1st of July 2016 to the 30th of June 2019.

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Departmental Committees

Departmental Higher Degree Research Committee (DHDRC)

Prof. J.J Hlongwane
Dr. L.S Gidi
Ms. L. Gumede
Dr. T. Chitura
Prof. J.W Ngambi
Dr. O. Tada
Prof. E.M Zwane
Prof. A. Belete
Prof. D.B Afful
Dr. T.L Tyasi
Dr. B. Gunya
Mr. L.J Ledwaba

Departmental Teaching and Learning Committee (DTLC)

Ms. L. Gumede
Dr. L.C Muchopa
Prof. J.J Hlongwane
Dr. L.S Gidi
Ms. M.G Manyelo
Mr. C.K Mphahlele
Prof. D.B Afful

Departmental Assessment Committee (DAC)

Dr. M.P Senyolo (Chairperson)
Prof. A. Belete
Dr. T. Chitura
Dr. M.A Nkoana
Mr. E.M Letsoalo
Prof. J.W Ngambi
Dr. O. Tada
Prof. D.B Afful
Prof. E. Zwane
Prof. J.J Hlongwane
Dr. M.B Bulagi (Secretariat)
Dr. B. Gunya (Secretariat)

Career Opportunities

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS  

Agricultural advisor, Academic, researcher, Extension officer, Marketing officer, Marketing officer, Trade, Agricultural Policy analyst, Banking sector, Agro-processing, Commodity specialist, Farming  and etc.

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Agricultural advisor, Researcher, Animal scientist, Feed companies, Farming and etc.

Academic Staff

Name

Position

Research interest

Prof JJ Hlongwane
B.Sc., M.Sc Agric., PhD. (UL) Office No: 005 F Block
Tel.: 015 268 2372
Email: jan.hlongwane@ul.ac.za

HOD

Agricultural Economics

Prof A Belete
B.Sc. M.Sc. Agric. Econ. (Alemaya Agric. Univ. Ethiopia) Ph.D. (Univ. of New England, Australia) Office No: 0019 E Block
Tel: 015 268 2204
Email: Abenet.belete@ul.ac.za

Senior lecturer

Agricultural Economics

Prof E Zwane
PhD. (UP) Office No: 0010 VC Complex
Tel: 015 268 3847
Email: elliot.zwane@ul.ac.za

HoD CRCE

Animal Production

Prof JW Ngwambi
B.Sc. Agric. (Univ. of Zambia), M.Sc. (University of Aberdeen, UK) Ph.D. (Univ. of London, UK) Office No: 0015 E Block
Tel: 015 268 2186
Email: jones.ngambi@ul.ac.za

Senior lecturer

Animal Production

Dr T Chitura
BVSC, MSc (Univ. of Zimbabwe) Office No: 0012 E Block
Tel: 015 268 4073
Email: Teedzai.chitura@ul.ac.za

Senior lecturer

Animal Production

Dr DB Afful
PhD (UFH) Office No: 0010 VC Complex
Tel: 015 268 3847
Email: david.afful@ul.ac.za

Senior lecturer

Animal Production

Dr TJ Mugwabana
PhD (University Of Fort Hare) Office No: 0005 F Block
Tel: 015 268 2374
Email: joseph.mugwabana@ul.ac.za

Senior lecturer

Animal Production

Dr TL Tyasi
PhD (Jilin Agricultural University) Office No: 0007 F Block
Tel: 015 268 2803
Email: louis.tjasi@ul.ac.za

Senior lecturer

Animal Production

Dr O Tada
PhD ( University of Fort Hare) Office:0012A
Tel: 015 268 4052
Email: obert.tada@ul.ac.za

Senior lecturer

Animal Production

Mr LJ Ledwaba
B.Sc. Agric, M.Sc Agric.,(UL) Office No: 00 F Block
Tel: 015 268 2350
Email: Lesetja.ledwaba@ul.ac.za

Lecturer

Agricultural Economics

Mr EM Letsoalo
B.Agric. Man., B.Agric. Man. Hons, M.Agric. Extension (UL) Office No: 0001 VC Complex
Tel: 015 268 2292
Email: ernest.letsoalo@ul.ac.za

Lecturer

Agricultural Extension

Mr CK Mphahlele
B.Agric.Man., B.Agric. Man. Hons, M.Agric. Extension (UL) Office No: 0005 VC Complex
Tel: 015 268 4907/6967
Email: koki.mphahlele@ul.ac.za

Lecturer

Agricultural Extension

Mr KR Nemutandani
B.Sc. (UFS)
M.Sc. Agric. (UP) Office No: 0011 F Block
Tel: 015 268 2376
Email: khetho.nemutandani@ul.ac.za

Lecturer

Animal Production

Dr. LC Muchopa
B.Sc., M.Sc. Agric. (Univ. of Zimbwabwe) Office No: 0002 F Block
Tel: 015 268 2373
Email: Chiedza.muchopa@ul.ac.za

Senior Lecturer

Agricultural Economics

Ms MH Lefophane
BSc. Agric., MSc. Agric. (UL) Office No: 0004 E Block
Tel: 015 268 4052
Email: hilda.lefophane@ul.ac.za

Lecturer

Agricultural Economics

Dr MP Senyolo
B.Sc. Agric. (UL) M.Sc. Envir. Econ and Nat. Res (Wageningen University, Netherlands) Office No: 1005 F Block
Tel: 015 268 4628
Email: Mmapatla.senyolo@ul.ac.za

Senior Lecturer

Agricultural Economics

Dr MA Nkoana
MA, B.Sc. Agric(UL), M.Sc Agric.(UKZN), PhD. (UL) Office Number: 0012 F-block
Tel: 015 268 4673
Email: andrias.nkoana@ul.ac.za

Senior Lecturer

Agricultural Economics

Dr M Bulagi
B.Agric. Man., B.Agric. Man. Hons, M.Agric. Agricultural Economics (UL)., D.Com. Economics (UNIZULU) Office No: 0004 VC Complex
Tel: 015 268 3928
Email: mushoni.bulagi@ul.ac.za

Senior Lecturer

Agricultural Economics

Dr Gidi LS
B.Sc. Agric, M.Sc Agric., PhD (UFH) Office Number:0012 F-Block
Tel: 015 268 4673
Email: lungile.gidi@ul.ac.za

Senior lecturer

Agricultural Economics

Dr ZM Mdletshe
BSc Agric, MSc Agric, PhD (UKZN) Office number: 0011 F-Block
Tel: +27 15 268 2376
Email: zwelethu.mdletshe@ul.ac.za

Lecturer

Animal Production

Dr A Mayekiso
B. Agric, B. Agric. hons, M. Agric. (UFH), PhD Agriculture (UL). Office Number: 0012 F-block
Tel: 015 268 4673
Email: anele.mayekiso@ul.ac.za

Lecturer

Agricultural Economics

Mr Baloi VA
B.Sc. Agric, M.Sc Agric. (UL) Office Number: 0003 F- block
Tel: 015 268 4673
Email: arone.baloi@ul.ac.za

Lecturer

Agricultural Economics

Dr B Gunya
Office Number: 0012 F-block
Tel: 015 268 4673
Email: nkgaugelo.kgasago@ul.ac.za

Senior lecturer

Animal Production

Mr TK Thaba
B.Sc. Agric, M.Sc Agric. (UL) Office Number: 0003 F- block
Tel: 015 268 4673
Email: kingsley.thaba@ul.ac.za

Lecturer

Agricultural Economics

Ms MS Cholo
B.Sc. Agric, M.Sc Agric. (UL)
Office Number: 0012 F-block
Tel: 015 268 4673
Email: machuene.cholo@ul.ac.za

Lecturer

Agricultural Economics

Ms G Manyelo
B.Sc. Agric. (UL) Office Number: 0012 F-block
Tel: 015 268 4673
Email: grace.manyelo@ul.ac.za

Senior lecturer

Animal Production

Ms K Shai
B.Sc. Agric. (UL)
Office Number: F-block
Tel: 015 268 4673
Email: kamogela.shai@ul.ac.za

Lecturer

Animal Production

Support staff

Name

Qualifications

Contact/s

Ms MI Masekwameng

National Diploma Management Assistant, Capricorn FET College

Office No: 0004 F Block
Tel: 015 268 4224
Email: ivy.masekwameng@ul.ac.za

Ms PN Nhleko

National Diploma in Analytical Chem (Mangosuthu Technikon), BTech (Unisa)

Office No: 0015 F Block
Tel: 015 268 2832
Email: phumumele.nhleko@ul.ac.za

Ms L Gumede

National Diploma, B tech Animal Production (TUT)

Office No: 0006 C Block
Tel: 015 268 4052
Email: lungile.gumede@ul.ac.za

Dr JJ Hlongwane

Head of Department: Agricultural Economics and Animal Production

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS

Head of Department

Prof. J.J Hlongwane
Office No: 000 F Block
Tel: 015 268 2372
Email: jan.hlongwane@ul.ac.za

Secretary

Ms. M.I Masekwameng
Office No: 0004 E Block
Tel: 015 268 4224
Email: ivy.masekwameng@ul.ac.za