Biography:
Ntandokayise Makhathini is an early-career researcher/PhD student specialising in inland fisheries, socio-ecological systems, and data-driven environmental analysis. He has experience working in the field of inland fisheries and using spatial planning tools, and using socio-economic methods to support sustainable fisheries management in South Africa. His work integrates ecology, data science, and community engagement, with a growing focus on machine learning and data management for environmental research. Ntandokayise has contributed to multiple collaborative projects and workshops through Sol Plaatje University and the SAEON Graduate Student Network, aiming to strengthen evidence-based decision-making for aquatic resource conservation.
Title : Perceptions and practices of fishers in inland water bodies of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa