Dr Ricky Mukonza

Dr Ricky Mukonza is an Elder in FIF based in Limpopo South Province. He has been the Director of Weddings and Funerals in the same province for the past five years . He has also served as a leader in various other ministries including MOI, Hosting and FAMB. He delights in serving God diligently and with passion. Professionally, Dr Ricky is currently the Academic Manager of the Faculty of Humanities for Tshwane University of Technology, Polokwane Campus. In addition, he is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and Public Affairs at the same university. He has successfully supervised over fifty Masters and four doctoral students. In addition, has presented academic papers at various local and international platforms. Dr Mukonza has published over twenty five journal articles on various Public Affairs topics in peer reviewed journals . He also has three book chapters to his name. His areas of interest include, Public Sector Governance, Local Government Management, E-governance, Public Policy Management, Human Resources Management, Migration, International Administration, Planning as well as Politics. He continues to provide expert analysis on Politics and Public Affairs matters to various media including; The Sunday Times, Daily News, News Day, Mail and Guardian, University World News, Studio 7 Radio and others. Youth development is his passion. Dr Ricky is married to Dr Chipo and are blessed with three children; two girls and one boy.