About Rick Netshiozwi

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International Marriage & Relationship Expert | Author | Speaker | Marriage Researcher | Leadership Mentor

Dr. Rick Netshiozwi is an internationally recognized South African marriage and relationship counselor, author, researcher, and leadership mentor with more than nineteen years of professional experience helping individuals, couples, families, churches, organizations, and leaders restore relationships and build enduring legacies.

Widely recognized as "The Walking Marriage Bible," Dr. Netshiozwi has become one of Africa's most respected voices on marriage, family systems, forgiveness, conflict resolution, emotional healing, and relationship psychology. His distinctive approach combines biblical theology, psychological insight, neuroscience, behavioral science, and African cultural understanding, enabling him to translate highly complex relationship dynamics into practical strategies that transform lives.

Born in South Africa and proudly of Venda heritage, Dr. Netshiozwi is fluent in five South African languages, allowing him to counsel and communicate effectively across diverse cultural, ethnic, and international communities. His multicultural experience has enabled him to work successfully with clients from Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

Away from public ministry, he has been married to his wife, Primrose Netshiozwi, for more than eighteen years, and together they are blessed with three sons: Enoch, Benjamin, and Michael Netshiozwi. His own family life continues to shape the practical wisdom that characterizes his counseling philosophy.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Dr. Netshiozwi's academic development reflects a rare integration of theology, psychology, leadership, communication, behavioral science, and business.

His qualifications include:

Registered Marriage Counsellor
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th)
Master of Theology (Marriage Studies)
Doctor of Theology (Marriage & Family Studies)
Doctoral Research: The Four Cornerstones of Marriage Across African, European and Multicultural Customs
Bachelor of Accounting Science (BCompt) – University of South Africa (Final Level Incomplete)
Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner
Diploma in Cinematography
Diploma in Graphic Design & Photography
Professional Certifications in Sexology

His Master's dissertation, "The Ancient Institution Called Marriage," has received recognition for its extensive study of the biblical, historical, cultural and sociological foundations of marriage, while his doctoral research examined how successful marriages transcend cultural differences through universal relational principles.

Professional Memberships & Registrations

Dr. Netshiozwi maintains professional affiliations with recognized national and international organizations, including:

Registered Marriage Counsellor
American Psychological Association (APA) — Registration No. C2505652662
Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) — Affiliate Member | PSY No. PSY7936
International Federation Council of Churches (IFCC)
Senior Pastor and Founder of Elyon Christian Church

Media & Television Appearances

Dr. Netshiozwi's expertise has resulted in invitations to contribute to national television, radio, and digital media discussions surrounding marriage, relationships, emotional well-being, and family restoration.

He appeared as a featured guest and relationship contributor on the Mzansi Magic reality television series Love Wins, where he provided professional insight into relationship dynamics and marital restoration.

He has also been interviewed by several South African radio broadcasters, including:

Radio 2000 - Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, a national SABC radio station reaching audiences across South Africa through terrestrial broadcasting and digital platforms. (Radio 2000)
RISE FM - Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa, the province's only commercial radio station, broadcasting throughout Mpumalanga and internationally via online streaming. (RISE FM)
Radio Riverside - Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa, a community broadcaster serving approximately 92,000 listeners across the greater Upington region and surrounding communities. (Radio Riverside)
Impact Radio, a South African Christian radio broadcaster serving audiences through terrestrial and digital platforms.

Through these media engagements, Dr. Netshiozwi has educated thousands of listeners on healthy marriages, family relationships, communication, forgiveness, emotional healing, and leadership.

International Media Recognition

Dr. Netshiozwi's relationship insights have attracted international media attention, with his work being referenced by respected global publications.

His professional observations on marital intimacy and relationship health were featured by:

YourTango (United States), one of the world's leading relationship and psychology publications, in an article examining warning signs of emotional disconnection within marriage.
Aufeminin (France), one of Europe's largest French-language women's lifestyle and psychology publications, which translated and featured his relationship research for French-speaking audiences.

These international features have introduced his work to readers far beyond South Africa, further establishing him as an emerging global authority on marriage and family relationships.

Digital Reach

Dr. Netshiozwi has built one of Africa's fastest-growing digital communities focused on marriage, relationships, emotional well-being, and leadership.

Across his platforms, he reaches more than two million followers, including

His educational videos, live broadcasts, seminars, and relationship teachings collectively reach millions of viewers annually across multiple continents.

Global Influence

Today, Dr. Rick Netshiozwi is widely recognised for his ability to bridge theology, psychology, behavioural science and practical counselling into a comprehensive model for relationship restoration.

As a sought-after international speaker, conference presenter, leadership mentor, and marriage specialist, he continues to equip churches, governments, organizations, educational institutions, professionals, and families with practical tools that strengthen marriages, restore relationships, develop healthy leaders and build lasting generational legacies.

His vision extends far beyond counselling individual couples. Through books, digital education, public speaking, research, media and leadership development, he remains committed to advancing healthy marriages and restoring families across Africa and the world.