Prof Nomthandazo Ntlama-Makhanya, a senior professor of Law at the University of Fort Hare, is a leading figure in Constitutional Law and Human Rights. Her daily routine involves a delicate balance of lecturing, research, and mentoring junior colleagues, all while contributing to the university’s key performance areas, including community engagement. Her passion for teaching is evident in her commitment to transferring knowledge to future legal professionals and staying at the forefront of developments in her field. Beyond academia, she has made significant contributions as a Judge in various Divisions of the High Court, producing judgments that have significantly influenced South Africa’s jurisprudence. Her appointment as a commissioner to the Judicial Service Commission, representing the Society of Law Teachers of Southern Africa, is a testament to her standing as both a scholar and a contributor to the practical understanding of the law. She holds a Doctor of Law (LLD) from the University of South Africa — a qualification she remarkably completed in just 18 months. Soon after, she was promoted to associate professor and later delivered her Inaugural Address as a senior professor. “I strive for excellence,” she says. “In this profession, there is no point of arrival — only continuous learning, reflection, and the responsibility to make a lasting impact.”
QUALIFICATIONS
- LLD (Doctor of Laws), University of Johannesburg
- Master of Laws (LLM), Stellenbosch University
- LLB (Bachelor of Laws), University of Fort Hare
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Hosting of various events, including the Heritage Cup Tournament and the Conference on International Human Rights
