Professor Mthethwa is an associate professor at the university of Zululand, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students. He is a reputable expert, trainer and management consultant in public policy and governance programmes in the South African public sector and had facilitated training to over 5000 participants drawn from the public and private sectors. He has delivered numerous papers both international and national conferences. He had published articles in accredited journals and contributed chapters in different books. He is passionate about teaching and learning and takes pride in contributing and keeping the flag of the University of Zululand flying high.

Qualifications:

• DAdmin (Public Management) University of Pretoria;
• Masters, University of Manchester (UK);
• BAdmin Honours (University of Zululand);
• BAdmin (Universiy of Zululand).

Research interests:

• Public policy,
• Social security,
• Public sector ethics,
• Leadership and governance,
• Service delivery.

Professional membership: 

• IASIA,
• ASSADPAM,
• SAAPAM,
• CAPAM.

Research Databases / Publications:

Mthethwa, R.M. 2011. “New growth path and the transformations of ANC government policy” New Agenda: South African Journal of Social and Economic Policy. Issue 43; Third Quarter, 2011.

Mthethwa, R.M. 2012. “Critical dimensions for policy implementation” African Journal of Public Affairs. 5 (2): 36 – 47, 2012.

Mthethwa, R.M. 2012. “Transformational leadership in the South African public sector: Issues and recommendations”. African Journal of Public Affairs, 5 (3): 107 – 114, 2012.

Mthethwa, R.M. 2014. “Public policy in complex situations: a critical review of social security in Africa”. African Journal of Public Affairs, 7 (4): 69 – 81, 2014

Mthethwa, R.M. and Jili, N.N. 2016. “Challenges in implementing monitoring and evaluation (M&E): the case of the Mfolozi Municipality”. African Journal of Public Affairs, 9 (4): 102 – 113, 2016.

Mthethwa, R.M. 2018. “Theoretical analysis of social security in BRICS countries” in Public Administration: Reflection, Relevance and Readiness, M.S. de Vries, G. van Dijk and M. Chitiga-Mabugu (eds), NISPAcee Press, Bratislava

Mthethwa, R.M. 2019. “Challenges and dilemmas in implementing the child support grant policy in South Africa” International Journal of Management Practice, 12, (1): 94 – 108, 2019.