Dileseng Prudence Afrika

I am a Prospective PhD Candidate and professional Researcher with a Master’s degree in Historical Studies and strong experience in academic, policy, and archival research. I support students, academics, NGOs, and organisations with high-quality research, literature reviews, data sourcing, and academic writing support.

My background includes extensive archival and qualitative research, with specialisation in health history, medical policy, governance, and social research. My Master’s research focused on cannabis as medicine and policy-making in South Africa, while my Honours research examined witchcraft and governance in Colonial South Africa. This has equipped me to work confidently with complex topics, policy documents, and historical data.

I have worked as a Research Assistant and Archives Student Assistant, giving me hands-on experience with:
• Literature reviews & source evaluation
• Academic and policy research
• Qualitative data analysis
• Archival and document research
• Referencing & formatting (APA, Harvard, Chicago)
• Research summaries & report writing

I am highly organised, reliable, and deadline-driven, with a strong record of delivering accurate, well-structured work on time. I communicate clearly, respect confidentiality, and adapt my research style to suit academic, professional, or public-facing needs.

Services I Offer
• Literature reviews (academic & policy)
• Research assistance for theses, dissertations & articles
• Policy and historical research
• Archival and document analysis
• Academic editing & referencing support
• Research summaries and briefing notes

If you are looking for a skilled, ethical, and detail-oriented researcher who delivers quality work without missed deadlines, I would be glad to support your project.