Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science People
Head of Department
Position: Head of Department and Full Professor
Qualifications: BSc (Sport Science) BSc (Hons) (Sport Science), MSc (Sport Science) (Cum Laude), PhD (SU)
Tel: +27 (0) 21 959 3137
Email: bandrews@uwc.ac.za
Qualifications: BSc (Sport Science) BSc (Hons) (Sport Science), MSc (Sport Science) (Cum Laude), PhD (SU)
Tel: +27 (0) 21 959 3137
Email: bandrews@uwc.ac.za
Professors
Position: UNESCO Chair
Qualification: HDE BA (Hons) BEd (Hons) (University Heidelberg Germany) LLB (UWC) MA (Phys Ed) D Phil (Sport Science) (Cum Laude) (University Heidelberg Germany)
Tel: + 27 (0) 82 202 3454
Email: mkeim@uwc.ac.za
Qualification: HDE BA (Hons) BEd (Hons) (University Heidelberg Germany) LLB (UWC) MA (Phys Ed) D Phil (Sport Science) (Cum Laude) (University Heidelberg Germany)
Tel: + 27 (0) 82 202 3454
Email: mkeim@uwc.ac.za
Position: Full Professor
Qualifications: PTD (Rand College of Education) BA (Phys Ed) BA (Hons) (Phys Ed) BA (Hons) (Biokinetics) (SU) MA PhD (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2653
Email: lleach@uwc.ac.za
Qualifications: PTD (Rand College of Education) BA (Phys Ed) BA (Hons) (Phys Ed) BA (Hons) (Biokinetics) (SU) MA PhD (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2653
Email: lleach@uwc.ac.za
Position: Full Professor
Qualifications: BA (NWU) BA (Hons) (Sport Management) MPhil (Sport Management) (UJ) PGCE (TUT) DPhil (UP)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2377
Email: myoung@uwc.ac.za
Qualifications: BA (NWU) BA (Hons) (Sport Management) MPhil (Sport Management) (UJ) PGCE (TUT) DPhil (UP)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2377
Email: myoung@uwc.ac.za
Academic Staff
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications: BSc Recreation & Leisure Studies (Univen), MA Recreational Science (NWU), PhD (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2350
Email: mmalema@uwc.ac.za
Biography
Dr. Makhaya Malema is a senior lecturer and deputy head of department in the Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Sciences at the University of the Western Cape. He holds a PhD in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Sciences from UWC, a Master of Arts in Recreational Science from North-West University, and a BSc in Recreation and Leisure Studies from the University of Venda. His research focuses on leisure, recreation, physical activity, leadership, and sport for people with disabilities. His work supports several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including health and well-being, gender equality, reduced inequalities, sustainable communities, and global partnerships. Dr. Makhaya is also actively involved in community recreation initiatives with NGOs and health institutions serving disadvantaged and disabled populations.
Specialisation: Exercise Physiology, Chronic Diseases and Occupational Health and Safety
Qualifications: BSc Recreation & Leisure Studies (Univen), MA Recreational Science (NWU), PhD (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2350
Email: mmalema@uwc.ac.za
Biography
Dr. Makhaya Malema is a senior lecturer and deputy head of department in the Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Sciences at the University of the Western Cape. He holds a PhD in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Sciences from UWC, a Master of Arts in Recreational Science from North-West University, and a BSc in Recreation and Leisure Studies from the University of Venda. His research focuses on leisure, recreation, physical activity, leadership, and sport for people with disabilities. His work supports several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including health and well-being, gender equality, reduced inequalities, sustainable communities, and global partnerships. Dr. Makhaya is also actively involved in community recreation initiatives with NGOs and health institutions serving disadvantaged and disabled populations.
Specialisation: Exercise Physiology, Chronic Diseases and Occupational Health and Safety
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications: BSc, BSc (Hons), MA Biokinetics, PhD (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2175
Email: jras@uwc.ac.za
Biography:
Dr Jaron Ras is a registered Biokineticist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and a senior lecturer in the Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science at the University of the Western Cape. He lectures in Exercise Physiology, Chronic Disease, Research Methodology, and Exercise Science. His research primarily focuses on the health and occupational performance of firefighters, with particular attention to cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health, physical fitness, and health-risk behaviours. Dr Ras also explores areas such as psychological well-being, technology in health monitoring, and health education among firefighters in the Western Cape. Additionally, he is involved in high-performance sport, biomechanics, and chronic disease research, and leads both local and international projects involving firefighters, blue light personnel, sports schools, and sport governance.
Specialisation: Exercise Physiology, Chronic Diseases and Occupational Health and Safety.
Qualifications: BSc, BSc (Hons), MA Biokinetics, PhD (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2175
Email: jras@uwc.ac.za
Biography:
Dr Jaron Ras is a registered Biokineticist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and a senior lecturer in the Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science at the University of the Western Cape. He lectures in Exercise Physiology, Chronic Disease, Research Methodology, and Exercise Science. His research primarily focuses on the health and occupational performance of firefighters, with particular attention to cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health, physical fitness, and health-risk behaviours. Dr Ras also explores areas such as psychological well-being, technology in health monitoring, and health education among firefighters in the Western Cape. Additionally, he is involved in high-performance sport, biomechanics, and chronic disease research, and leads both local and international projects involving firefighters, blue light personnel, sports schools, and sport governance.
Specialisation: Exercise Physiology, Chronic Diseases and Occupational Health and Safety.
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualification: BA, BA Hons in Biokinetics, MA Biokinetics (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2502
Email: gachmat@uwc.ac.za
Qualification: BA, BA Hons in Biokinetics, MA Biokinetics (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2502
Email: gachmat@uwc.ac.za
Position: Senior Lecturer/Undergraduate Coordinator (BSc SES)
Qualifications: BA, BA Hons in Biokinetics, MA Biokinetics (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2281
Email: gsmithdorf@uwc.ac.za
Qualifications: BA, BA Hons in Biokinetics, MA Biokinetics (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2281
Email: gsmithdorf@uwc.ac.za
Position: Lecturer
Qualification: BSc (Biokinetics) (Univen), MSc (Biokinetics) (UWC), PhD (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2273
Email: mpmalema@uwc.ac.za
Biography:
Dr. Phindile Malema is a Lecturer in Biokinetics in the Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science at the University of the Western Cape. A Biokineticist by profession and academic by passion, she graduated top of her class at both undergraduate and honours levels. She holds a Master’s degree from UWC and PhD in Biokinetics. Dr Phindile Malema is actively involved in national and international research collaborations, including projects with Liverpool John Moores University and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on health access and innovation. She also contributes to an AI-driven educational initiative within UWC and is part of a Telerehabilitation research project alongside senior academics. In addition to her research, she supervises Honours and Master’s students and is committed to advancing education and healthcare delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Qualification: BSc (Biokinetics) (Univen), MSc (Biokinetics) (UWC), PhD (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2273
Email: mpmalema@uwc.ac.za
Biography:
Dr. Phindile Malema is a Lecturer in Biokinetics in the Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science at the University of the Western Cape. A Biokineticist by profession and academic by passion, she graduated top of her class at both undergraduate and honours levels. She holds a Master’s degree from UWC and PhD in Biokinetics. Dr Phindile Malema is actively involved in national and international research collaborations, including projects with Liverpool John Moores University and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on health access and innovation. She also contributes to an AI-driven educational initiative within UWC and is part of a Telerehabilitation research project alongside senior academics. In addition to her research, she supervises Honours and Master’s students and is committed to advancing education and healthcare delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Qualifications: BSc BSc Hons in Biokinetics, MSc Biokinetics (UWC)
Position: Lecturer
Tel: +27 (0) 21 959 3137
Email: rschippers@uwc.ac.za
Position: Lecturer
Tel: +27 (0) 21 959 3137
Email: rschippers@uwc.ac.za
Position: Associate Lecturer
Qualifications: BA, PGDip (Sport for Development), MA (SRES)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2350
Email: kmoeketse@uwc.ac.za
Qualifications: BA, PGDip (Sport for Development), MA (SRES)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2350
Email: kmoeketse@uwc.ac.za
Administrative Staff
Ms. Nomtu Tsoli
Position: Undergraduate Administrative Officer
Qualifications: BCom (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2350
Email: ntsoli@uwc.ac.za
Mr. Johann Hendricks
Position: Postgraduate Administrative Officer
Qualifications: BA, BA Psych (Hons) UWC MPhil (Science & Technology Studies) (SU)
Tel: +0219592409/2350
Email: jhendricks@uwc.ac.za
Mr. M Chili
Position: Postgraduate Administrative Officer
Qualifications: HCert Forensic Examination, Adv Dip in Public Admin, PG Dip in Labour Law (UWC)
Tel: +0219592409/2350
Email: mchili@uwc.ac.za
Position: Undergraduate Administrative Officer
Qualifications: BCom (UWC)
Tel: +27 (0)21 959 2350
Email: ntsoli@uwc.ac.za
Mr. Johann Hendricks
Position: Postgraduate Administrative Officer
Qualifications: BA, BA Psych (Hons) UWC MPhil (Science & Technology Studies) (SU)
Tel: +0219592409/2350
Email: jhendricks@uwc.ac.za
Mr. M Chili
Position: Postgraduate Administrative Officer
Qualifications: HCert Forensic Examination, Adv Dip in Public Admin, PG Dip in Labour Law (UWC)
Tel: +0219592409/2350
Email: mchili@uwc.ac.za
