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Nokuthula Sibiya

Nokuthula Sibiya is a South African academic, nursing scholar and higher education administrator who serves as the Vice‑Chancellor and Principal of Mangosuthu University of Technology. She is known for her leadership in higher education, research in nursing and health sciences, and contributions to institutional transformation. Sibiya became the first woman and first Umlazi‑born person to lead the university.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Nokuthula Sibiya was born and raised in Umlazi Township, KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa. She trained in nursing and later completed advanced studies, including a Doctorate in Technology (PhD) in Nursing. She is a C2‑rated scientist by the National Research Foundation (South Africa).[3]

Academic and administrative career

Before her appointment as Vice‑Chancellor, Sibiya served in multiple leadership roles in higher education, including as Deputy Vice‑Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Engagement at Mangosuthu University of Technology and earlier at the Durban University of Technology.

In July 2024, Sibiya’s appointment as Vice‑Chancellor and Principal of Mangosuthu University of Technology was announced. She assumed office on 1 August 2024, marking a historic milestone as the first woman and first Umlazi‑born individual to lead the university.[4]

Research

Sibiya’s research interests include nursing education, student well‑being, postgraduate supervision, and health sciences. She has published peer‑reviewed research articles, collaborated on interdisciplinary studies, and contributed to the scholarship of teaching and learning in health professions. Many of her works are available via academic repositories and journals.[5][6]

Awards and recognition

  • Distinguished Woman Scientist Award (Human Sciences category), South African Women in Science Awards, 2018.[7]
  • EDHE Rising Star Award for entrepreneurship support and institutional leadership, 2024.[8]

Selected publications

The following publications include peer‑reviewed work by Sibiya:

  • Gumede, D.; Sibiya, M. N. (2023). "An analysis of digital stories of self-care practices among first-year students at a university of technology in South Africa". Journal of Student Affairs in Africa. 11 (2). doi:10.24085/jsaa.v11i2.4911.[9]
  • Sibiya, M. N. (2015). "Experiences of nursing students regarding interdisciplinary postgraduate supervision at the University of Technology in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa: Teaching and learning in health care professions". African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance. 21 (1): 409–417.[10]
  • Onwubu, S. C.; Sibiya, M. N.; Makgobole, M. U. (2023). "Mental Health Challenges during COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Primary Healthcare Nurses in Durban, South Africa". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20 (17).[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The VC's Desk - Mangosuthu University of Technology". Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  2. ^ "The countdown to the VC installation has begun - Mangosuthu University of Technology". Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  3. ^ a b "The Dynamic Prof Sibiya Is Appointed As The New Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning at DUT". Durban University of Technology. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  4. ^ "First woman VC at SA's only township university eager to start".
  5. ^ Gumede, Dumile; Sibiya, Maureen Nokuthula (13 December 2023). "An analysis of digital stories of self-care practices among first- year students at a university of technology in South Africa". Journal of Student Affairs in Africa. 11 (2). doi:10.24085/jsaa.v11i2.4911. ISSN 2307-6267.
  6. ^ Sibiya, Maureen Nokuthula (2015). "Experiences of nursing students regarding interdisciplinary postgraduate supervision at the University of Technology in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa: teaching and learning in health care professions". Open Scholar. ISSN 1117-4315.
  7. ^ webadmin (24 August 2018). "Prof Sibiya Wins Distinguished Woman Scientist Award". Durban University of Technology. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  8. ^ Scott, Zanelle (27 January 2026). "Entrepreneurship high performers excel as universities' senior leaders". EDHE. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  9. ^ Gumede, Dumile; Sibiya, Maureen Nokuthula (13 December 2023). "An analysis of digital stories of self-care practices among first-year students at a university of technology in South Africa". Journal of Student Affairs in Africa. 11 (2). doi:10.24085/jsaa.v11i2.4911. ISSN 2307-6267.
  10. ^ Sibiya, Maureen Nokuthula (2015). "Experiences of nursing students regarding interdisciplinary postgraduate supervision at the University of Technology in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa: Teaching and learning in health care professions". African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance. 21 (1): 409–417.
  11. ^ Onwubu, Stanley Chibuzor; Sibiya, Maureen Nokuthula; Makgobole, Mokgadi Ursula (2023). "Mental Health Challenges during COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Primary Healthcare Nurses in Durban, South Africa". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20 (17).
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