Traditional Medicine

Biography
Saziso Ndlovu holds BSc degree in Genetics, Biochemistry & Microbiology (2001), (Biomolecular Technology), and BSc Honors in Genetics (2012) degrees from University of KwaZulu-Natal. He is in his final year of a Masters degree in Medical Science, in the Discipline of Traditional Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health. His research focuses on evaluating safety, efficacy and mechanisms of action of traditional medicinal plants used to treat breastcancer by a traditional healer in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal. This work forms part of the focus of the SARCHI focus on non-communicable disease of importance to South Africa. Breast cancer is a major burden especially among women in South Africa and all over the world, and is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. My work will provide a potential safer, less expensive and perhaps more effective remedy. I has been a laboratory manager for the past 15 years assisting students to obtain their Masters and PhDs degrees. I am part of the College of Science Transformation Committee where I ensures that previously marginalized Africans are given opportunities that were meant for the minority group.