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Qualifications MA English (University of Johannesburg) BA Honours, English (University of Johannesburg) BA, Journalism (University of Johannesburg) Teaching and Research Interests Tamia Adolph is an Assistant Lecturer in
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Ms Vinah Adonis, Departmental Secretary, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Anslem Wongibeh Adunimay, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Dr. Anjofui Patience is a development practitioner specialising in migration studies, community development, and the study of Christianity. She uses qualitative and, in particular, case study methods to explore ways thro
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Ishaya Anthony is an Anglican priest who serves as the Canon Theologian of the Diocese of Kwoi in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Ishaya is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Religion Studies. He completed a resi
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Politics and International Relations
Dr Odilie Ayodele, Research Associate, University of Johannesburg.
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Qualifications: PhD Marketing Communication - UJ, MA Marketing Communication (Cum Laude) - UJ, BA (Hons) Communication – UFS, BA Communication – UFS, Certificate in Digital Transformation - University of Virginia Boston
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Qualifications: National Diploma in Language Practice, TUT, 2015 BTech in Language Practice, TUT, 2016 MTech in Language Practice, TUT, 2019 PhD in African Languages, UJ, 2023 Overview: Dr. Gabriel Babili is a lecturer i
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Prof Faeeza Ballim, Associate Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Prof. Brendon Barnes
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Prof Eugene Baron (Ph.D.) is a Full Professor of Christian Studies at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His academic experience spans more than a decade (since 2010) of tutoring, facilitating, and teaching an
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Dr Shelley Barry is a multi-award winning filmmaker. Her films span across genres and are largely experimental in style. She often shoots her own films, exploring the aesthetics of cinematography from the perspective of
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Ms Ragi Bashonga, NGap Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Areas of Specialization Neuropsychology: executive functioning Positive Psychology Core counselling skills and the training of psychologists Relationships and relationship therapy Gender Psychology Developmental Psycholo
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Prof Kezia Batisai, Prof, University of Johannesburg.
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Qualifications: D Litt et Phil Overview/bio: I’m an Associate Professor in Department of Strategic Communication with a doctorate in Corporate Communication. I worked for 12 years in the Non-Profit sector as PR manager a
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Prof Maud Blose is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media. She is a Teaching Advancements at a University (TAU) Fellow. Prof Blose is the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Co
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Ms N Bobelo, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Prof Patrick Bond, Prof, University of Johannesburg.
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Social Work and Community Development
Sue Bond joined the Department of Social Work at UJ in January 2016. She studied at the University of Fort Hare (East London) majoring in Social Work and Psychology. She attained her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Wo
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Politics and International Relations
David Boucher is Chair of Political Philosophy and International Relations, Cardiff University; Distinguished Visiting Professor, University of Johannesburg; and was Vice President, Learned Society of Wales 2017-2020. He
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Politics and International Relations
Margaret Bulimu, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Mariekie Burger currently lectures courses in global communication and social change in the Communication Studies at the University of Johannesburg. Her research interest falls on identity expressions in a range of commu
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Mrs Lazelle Burgess, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Ms Lazelle Burgess, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Catherine Burns is a medical and health historian educated in South Africa and in the USA. She inaugurated the first medical humanities interdisciplinary programme in the Southern African region and has taught undergradu
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Andy Carolin (PhD) is an associate professor in the Department of English at the University of Johannesburg. He is the author of the award-winning monograph Post-Apartheid Same-Sex Sexualities: Restless Identities in Lit
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Prof Tapiwa Chagonda
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Prof Jubilee Chikasha, Assosciate Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Annie Barbara Chikwanha, Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Prof Sarah H Chiumbu is an Associate Professor in the School of Communication at the University of Johannesburg. Before joining the University of Johannesburg, she was Senior Research Specialist in the Human and Social D
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Victoria J. Collis-Buthelezi is an Associate Professor in English, and Director of the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for the Study of Race, Gender and Class. Her research interests include Black intellectual histor
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Fatima Darsot is a lecturer in Applied Communicative Skills at the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities. Her research interests include academic learning spaces and tea
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Qualifications PhD, English (Rhodes University) MA, English (University of Johannesburg) Teaching and Research Interests Dr Minesh Dass is a senior lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Johannesburg.
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Biographical David du Toit is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg and an NRF Y2-Rated scholar. He teaches third-year Social Science Research Methodology, and SPSS for t
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Qualifications: D Litt et Phil UNISA 2011 Overview/bio: Prof Corné Davis-Buitendag is an associate professor at the Department of Strategic Communication . Her field of expertise is gender-based violence (GBV) and she ha
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Anthropology and Development Studies
Dr Hannah Dawson is a senior lecturer in the Anthropology and Development Studies department at the University of Johannesburg. Hannah has a DPhil (PhD) in Social Anthropology from the University of Oxford, and an MPhil
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Filippo Del Lucchese, Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg.
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Prof Ashwin Desai, Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Ms Luyanda Dhlamlenze, Assistant Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Ms Betty Diale, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Dr Diepenbroek is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Classical Cultures and Mythologies within the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies, and Applied Linguistics (LanCSAL). She works on communication security a
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Social Work and Community Development
Professor Ditlhake Kefilwe Johanna is a social worker and a senior lecturer at the University of Johannesburg. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from the University of Witwatersrand and RAU Univers
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Politics and International Relations
Dr Ayabulela Dlakavu, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Areas of Specialization Africa(n) centred psychology The training of psychologists Higher education including curriculum and student access and participation The history and philosophy of psychology Critical Race Studies
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Qualifications: B.ed in Senior and FET Phase BA Honours in African Languages M.A in African Languages PhD in African Languages Overview/bio: Sizwe Zwelakhe Dlamini is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of African langua
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Biography https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/staff/janeduncan/#
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Hopeton Dunn is Professor of Media and Communication at the University of Botswana. He is also non-resident Senior Research Associate at the School of Communication, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Professor Du
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Areas of Specialization Experimental social psychology Social interaction and cooperation Group solidarity Polarization and opinion-based groups. Machine learning and natural language processing Kevin Durrheim is Disting
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Areas of Specialization Social constructions of freedom fighters, sexuality, the body and gender Media representations of freedom fighters, gender, sex, rape, pornography, infertility and the body The Palestinian genocid
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Eleanor Cornelius obtained the qualification DLitt et Phil in Applied Linguistics from the University of Johannesburg in 2012. She teaches modules in text editing and psycholinguistics at undergraduate level and honour
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I trained as a historian, doing my undergraduate, honours and master degrees at the University of Cape Town (UCT). My doctorate was completed at Cambridge University. My research interests lie principally in intellectual
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Lindsay is an nGAP lecturer in the Department of Communication and Media, in the Faculty of Humanities. She is currently enrolled for her PhD at the University of Johannesburg. Her research is focused on the philosophy o
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Ronit Frenkel is a Professor of English at the University of Johannesburg and the editor of the pan-African journal, The Thinker . She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Cultural and Literary Studies from the University of Ari
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Mervyn Frost, Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg.
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Anthropology and Development Studies
Mr Xolani Gama, Departmental Administrator, University of Johannesburg.
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Anthropology and Development Studies
Mr. Xolani Gama joined the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in 2013 as a Student Assistant in the Student Finance division, where he gained extensive experience in financial governance. He was later appointed as the Infor
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Sanele Justice Gamede is Lecturer in the Department of Communication and Media. He holds a PhD, MA, BSS Honors in Cultural and Media Studies, and Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Media and Management, all from the U
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Anthropology and Development Studies
Gastrow CG, Dr, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Deon Gelendhuys, Professor Emeritus, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Costa Andre Georghiou, Emeritus Associate Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Mr Anthony Giangos, Assistant Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Prof Prinola Govenden is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Her research interests focus on the intersection of Power, Race, and Class in the moder
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Mr Ben Govender, Coordinator/Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Lucy Valerie Graham is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Johannesburg. She has a doctorate in English literature from the University of Oxford, and MA, BA Honours, and BA degrees fr
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Politics and International Relations
Prof. Suzanne Graham
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Kwalifikasies BA (Hons) MA PhD (Universiteit van Kaapstad) Onderrigsvelde Fonetiek, Fonologie, Morfologie, Sintaksis, Pragmatiek, Sosiolinguistiek, Psigolinguistiek Navorsingsbelangstellings & nagraadse begeleidingsvelde
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Mr Lungelo Gumede, Assistant Studio Manager, University of Johannesburg.
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Qualifications: MA in African Languages, UJ BA Honours in African Languages, UJ BEd in Senior & FET Phase, UJ Overview/bio: Martha Hadebe is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of African Languages at UJ. She is curr
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Prof Elina Hankela is an Associate Professor specialising in the study of Christianity, and more specifically, ethnographic theologies, liberation theologies, and questions related to social justice. She uses qualitative
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Qualifications: PhD in Strategic Communication Overview/bio: Roela Hattingh trusts stories to unlock the magic from mundane, render beauty from brokenness, grit and grace from the incomprehensible. As teacher, strategist
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Politics and International Relations
Dr Laura Hertz, Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg.
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Social Work and Community Development
Joyce Hlungwani is a Lecturer at the Department of Social Work and Community Development. She teaches in both the social work and community development programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. She holds a PhD
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Ms Antoinette Hoffman, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Within the field of New Testament Studies, my research focuses on the Sayings Gospel Q, which was a source used by Matthew and Luke when they wrote their respective Gospels. In addition, I also conduct research on ancien
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Benjamin Isakhan, Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Rae Israel, Departmental Secretary, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Dr Sana Jeewa completed her PhD in Linguistics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2022. She is currently lecturing Applied Communication Skills & Linguistics at the undergraduate level. Her background is in sociolingu
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Areas of Specialization Neuropsychological rehabilitation qualitative and quantitative studies Acquired brain injury qualitative and quantitative studies Narratives of career development Analysis of representations on va
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Ms Mercy Kannemeyer, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Anthropology and Development Studies
I am a political anthropologist with a specialization in sports. My research focuses on the sporting lives of working people. I joined the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies at UJ as a Senior Lecturer in
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Mr Lerato Kgosiemang
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Politics and International Relations
Isaac Khambule is a professor of political economy at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He was previously an Associate Professor of Political Economy at the Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwat
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Issac Khambule, Prof, University of Johannesburg.
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Social Work and Community Development
Prof Priscalia Khosa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and Community Development. She teaches social work supervision and health modules at undergraduate level. She has published widely on her fie
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Areas of Specialization (Psychological) well-being studies Cultural and cross-cultural studies of well-being Measurement of well-being indices Contextual understanding of well-being in an African context
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Dr Juan Klee, Senior Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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I am a scholar in the field of psychoanalytic / psychodynamic psychotherapy training and research and to this end, I have published extensively in international journals and academic books. I have edited two books on psy
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Harlan Koff, Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg.
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Areas of Specialization Race Masculinity Sexuality Psychodynamics of identity
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Areas of Specialization Personality and individual differences Humour Self and self-processes Executive functions of the prefrontal cortex
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Amanda Lande, Assistant Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Chris Landsberg, Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Social Work and Community Development
She obtained her BA(SW) in 1996 at UNISA; her MA (Social Science) (Mental Health) in Community Development at UNISA in 2011 and her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Johannesburg in 2024. She also has a D
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Areas of Specialization Power, desire and affect in identity performances and social relationships: race, materiality of class, masculinities and femininities, gender and sexuality Place identity, home, asymmetries of be
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Stephanie Lawson, Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg.
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Qualifications: PhD in Communication Studies, University of Limpopo, 2021 MA in Media Studies, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011 BA in Media, Communication and Culture, University of Port Elizabeth, 2003 Overv
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Qualifications: PhD, Da Vinci Institute, 2012 Overview/bio: Name: Neil Levy is a (Lecturer) in (Department of Strategic Communication). Neil is passionate about lecturing across all the communication subjects. He is curr
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Politics and International Relations
Emmaculate Asige Liaga, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Maureen Namomdo Lifongo, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Aaishah Lombard is a Lecturer in Religion Studies at the University of Johannesburg and a PhD candidate, with a scholarly focus on Islam and Muslim lived realities in contemporary South Africa. A South African Muslim sch
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Anthropology and Development Studies
Lotter MG, Dr, University of Johannesburg.
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Areas of Specialization Disability studies Inclusive education Autoethnography
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Qualifications: PhD; Tilburg University/Universiteit Van Tilburg, Netherlands Master of Philosophy (Journalism); University of Stellenbosch, South Africa BA Honours (Mass Communication); MUK Overview/bio: Prof Elizabeth
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Qualifications: MA in Communications, University of Johannesburg, 2013 Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, Witwatersrand University, 2006 Honours in Media studies and Journalism, Witwatersrand University, 2005 BA in Com
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Dr Mampoi Irene Mabena is a linguist, researcher, and lecturer with a PhD in linguistics and languages. She is currently a lecturer and a course coordinator for English 1C&D. Her research interests include societal use o
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Mr Enoch Mabona, Studio Manager, University of Johannesburg.
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Anthropology and Development Studies
I am an associate professor in the discipline of Development Studies and an economist by training. I have a MCom in Applied Development Economics and a PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand. I also have a BA Inter
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Mr Themba Mandlenkosi Madingiza is a Lecturer in the Department of African Languages at the University of Johannesburg. He holds a Master's degree in African Languages and is currently studying towards a Doctorate degre
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Qualifications: PhD in Management Sciences: Marketing, Durban University of Technology (DUT), 2018 Master of Management Sciences: Marketing, DUT, 2015. Master of Business Administration (MBA), Regenesys Business School,
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Prof Siphiwo Mahala is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Johannesburg. He is a prolific writer plying his trade in English and IsiXhosa. He was the Communications Director (and Acti
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Vinolia is an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Strategic Communication. She has worked in both industry and academia. Her academic accolades include being a member of the Golden Key Honour Society as well as being
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Winston Mano is a full Professor and a member of the University of Westminster’s top-rated Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI). He is also a Course Leader for the MA in Media and Development and the Founde
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Areas of Specialization: Well-being in higher education: - Academic resilience - Lecturer well-being - Student mental health and suicidality - Engineering education
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Social Work and Community Development
Dr. Ntandoyenkosi Maphosa is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Social Work and Community Development. She joined the University of Johannesburg in 2015 as Community Engagement Officer prior to assuming her current r
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About Prof Admire Mare Admire Mare is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is also a Research Fellow at the African Centre for the Study
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Ms Thandokazi Maseti, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Social Work and Community Development
Boipuso Mashigo is a Lecturer at the Department of Social Work at the University of Johannesburg. Her responsibilities include teaching and coordinating first year internship programme. She is also the department's Plac
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Politics and International Relations
Rich Mashimbye, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Thobekile Masombuka is a lecturer in the English Department at the University of Johannesburg. She has an MA in Creative Writing from Rhodes University and a PhD in English from the University of Johannesburg, through wh
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Politics and International Relations
Octavious Masunda, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Ndzalama Cleopatra Mathebula is an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Politics and International Relations. She is also an Associate Editor for the Journal of World Affairs: Voice of the Global South. Her research n
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Mohamed Shahid Mathee is a Senior Lecturer in the Study of Islam. He joined the Department of Religion Studies in 2011 and is involved in teaching honours programmes and supervising postgraduate students. He graduated fr
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Student Matters, Student Assistants, University of Johannesburg.
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Anthropology and Development Studies
Andile is a lecturer at the University of Johannesburg in the department of Anthropology and Development Studies. He holds a doctoral degree in Social Anthropology obtained from the University of Cape Town. His thesis: ‘
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Anthropology and Development Studies
BA (Rhodes University)\ BA Honours (Rhodes University) Master of Arts in Development Studies (Sociology) - (Rhodes University and Maastricht University) PhD in Social Anthropology (University of Cape Town) Research Inter
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Anthropology and Development Studies
Dr. Mbali Mazibuko, Senior Lecture, University of Johannesburg.
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Prof G Mazibuko, Associate Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
George Chimdi Mbara, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Social Work and Community Development
Mandisa Mbaza is an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Social Work and Community Development. She assists in both the Social Work and the Community Development programs. She received her Bachelor of Social Work Degr
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Biography Prof McCormick's research is focused on language and identity within sociolinguistics. They focus on language, gender and sexuality in the South African linguistic landscape. I work in the area of Queer Linguis
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Zahraa is an Associate Professor in the Study of Islam. She joined the Religion Studies department in 2024 and has been the head of the department since January 2025. She is involved with teaching on the honours programm
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Nonhle Mgabhi, Department Secretary, University of Johannesburg.
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Qualifications MA, English & Spanish (Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg) PhD, Comparative Literature (University of California, Santa Barbara) Teaching and Research Interests Marzia Milazzo is Associate Professor of En
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Dr Joseph Minga, Lecturer (Temporary), University of Johannesburg.
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Social Work and Community Development
Dr Fatima Mmusi is a senior lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Community Development at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. She teaches and supervises both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Sh
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Politics and International Relations
Malusi Mncube, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Dr Mndawe started working as a high school teacher in 1982. He later accepted a Zulu lectureship post at the in-service training for teachers and he was promoted to senior lecturer's position. In 1994 he became head of d
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Qualifications BA, BA Hons., MA (UDW); PhD (UKZN) Teaching and Research Interests Prof Sikhumbuzo Mngadi’s interests are literary and cultural theory, South African literature and visual culture. PUBLICATIONS 2022: “Situ
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Sifiso Mnisi is a senior a lecturer in the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Johannesburg. He has PhD in Communication Studies which focused on youth subcultures of consumption in South African t
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Ms Refiloe Mofokeng is the Secretary of the LanCSAL Department, with a degree in Strategic Communications. Her primary role is to ensure seamless internal communication and the smooth operation of all departmental system
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Nelca Mogano is an Administrative Assistant in the Department of Strategic Communication. I am a hard-working individual currently registered for the Business management Course, with a passion for learning and a strong w
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Ms Maishiko Doreen Mojapelo is passionate about all things linguistics more especially African Languages. Doreen did her undergraduate and post graduate degrees from the University of Limpopo where she passed her BA Hon
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Anthropology and Development Studies
Dr. Dikeledi Mokoena holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Pretoria and an MA, Hons, and BA from Wits University. Her doctoral thesis titled "An Afrodecolonial Analysis of Resistance by the widowed wo
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Qualifications PhD, University of the Witwatersrand (2012) MA, University of the Witwatersrand (2005) Honours, University of the Witwatersrand (2000) BA, University of the Witwatersrand (1999) My research interests inclu
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Ms Lethabo Molopyane, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Social Work and Community Development
Lesego Monyemorathoe is an assistant lecturer at the Department of Social Work and Community Development. She acquired both her BA in Community development and leadership degree and her BA Hons in Social Policy, master's
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Prof Moodley is a Research Psychologist in the Department of Psychology at UJ. With a Y rating with the National Research Foundation, her research is interdisciplinary, focusing on disability and development. Prof Moodle
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Representations in Cinema, Television, or Film.
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Nedine Moonsamy is interested in a host of areas that include literary theory, South African literature, cultural studies, nostalgia, time, postcolonialism, autobiography, photography, film and science fiction in Africa. She is currently working on a monograph entitled Crisis and Catharsis: Rewriting the Nation in Contemporary South African Fiction while launching a concurrent research project on science fiction in Africa. Her second project examines how African authors adapt the science fiction genre to suit the continent, its sociopolitical complexities and the nuances of its varying cultural milieus. Her debut novel, The Unfamous Five (Modjaji Books, 2019) was shortlisted for the HSS Fiction Award (2021), and her poetry was shortlisted for the Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award (2012), and the New Contrast National Poetry Award (2021).
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Qualifications: PhD in Strategic Communication, University of Johannesburg, MA in Strategic Communication [cum laude], University of Johannesburg Overview/bio: Seriane Morapeli is a Lecturer in the Department of Strategi
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Areas of Specialization Alcohol use and HIV Substance use disorders and access to treatment Assessment of alcohol use/alcohol use disorder Alcohol marketing and alcohol use among adolescents and youth Applied psychology
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Ms. Atiyyah Motala is a Bachelor of Education graduate in Senior and FET teaching from the University of Johannesburg. In addition, she holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in English Literature and a Master’s in Educ
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Qualifications: Bachelor of Art specialization in School Subject Areas, UJ, 2021 Bachelor of Art Honours in African Languages, UJ, 2022 Overview/bio: Mr Clive Motimele is a lecturer in the department of African Languages
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Prof Nthabiseng Motsemme
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Dr Thabisile Mphahlele is a qualified language practitioner who obtained her Masters degree in Applied Linguistics at the University of Johannesburg. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree, which focuses on the ro
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QUALIFICATIONS Zilibele Mtumane studied and obtained the BA, BA Honours and MA degrees at the University of Fort Hare. He also hold a Doctor of Literature and Philosophy degree (in African Languages) from the University
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Dr Allen Munoriyarwa, Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Dr Darlington Mutanda, Research Associate, University of Johannesburg.
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Social Work and Community Development
Field of Research: Social Work Education Child and Youth Care Work Alcohol and Substance Dependency Contact details: C Ring 620 Kingsway campus vnadesan@uj.ac.za Qualifications: D Litt et Phil (University of Johannesburg
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Areas of Specialization Suicide and non-suicidal self-injury Depressive disorders and anxiety Adolescent mental health Bullying Quantitative research
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Ms Roshini Nayagar, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Dr. George C. Nche is a researcher in the Department of Religion Studies at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa. He obtained his PhD in 2018 in the field of Religion and Society from the Department of Relig
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Politics and International Relations
Dr Enock Ndawana, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Mcebisi Ndletyana, Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Professor of Politics and International Relations Vice-Dean of Internationalisation, Faculty of Humanities Lead Researcher: 4IR and Digital Policy Research Unit (4DPRU), Faculty of Humanities OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH AND SUP
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MA: "Peaks and Valleys": The Nature and Effects of Perennial Shortages in the Supply of southern African Labour to the Gold Mines of South Africa (1956-1969) Anticipated PhD: Seeing that the migratory patterns of Black l
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Dr Neo Pule, Senior Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Qualifications: BA Humanities, UJ, 2014 BA Hons (Public Management & Governance), UJ, 2015 MA (Public Management & Governance), UJ, 2024 Overview/bio: My name is Mrs Faith Nephawe, an Academic Coordinator in the Departme
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Politics and International Relations
Gabriel Ngah Kiven, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Fritz Nganje, Head of Department and Associate Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Ms Sibahle Ngcamu, Assistant Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Mthobeli is a Senior lecturer in the Communication and Media Department where he teaches both undergraduate and graduate cohorts. With over a decade of teaching and research experience, Mthobeli has maintained a high gra
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Prof Siphelo Ngcwangu
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Lungile Ngubane specializes in African Initiated Christianity and Liberation Theologies, holding a Master's degree in this field. She applies qualitative research methods to advance the understanding of Diversity & Belon
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Dr Trevor Ngwane, Staff member, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Lineo Nkabane-Sekopo is a French lecturer at the University of Johannesburg. She is passionate about enhancing learners' learning potential, selecting effective teaching tactics, and motivating students to learn. Lineo h
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Social Work and Community Development
Mrs Nolwazi Nkala-Shongwe is a lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Community Development at the University of Johannesburg. She is the fourth-year internship coordinator, and also teaches modules in fourth year
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Areas of specialization: Health Psychology Attitudes and behaviours. Health promotion and interventions. Quality of life. Epilepsy.
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Politics and International Relations
OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION Research Interests Gender and Politics International Relations and Gender Studies Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change, 4IR. Foreign Policies and Development Studies Politica
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Qualifications: PhD Communication, University of South Africa MBA, Durham University, UK MCom Communication Management, University of Pretoria, RSA Pg. Dip, Business Organisation and Management, Bialystok Technical Unive
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Politics and International Relations
Samuel Kehinde Okunade, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Dr Peter Babajide Oloba, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Marc Emile Oosthuizen, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Lisa Otto, Director SARChI chair African Diplomacy and Foreign policy, University of Johannesburg.
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Prof Ingrid Palmary, Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Elias Phaahla is an Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg where he specialises in comparative politics and the politics of social transfers with specific focus plac
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Politics and International Relations
Hlengiwe Phetha, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Research interests: Quantitative Research Broadly Health and Positive Psychology HIV/AIDS Intimate Partner Violence Social Media Use and Mental Health Student Development in Higher Education
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Prof Marné Pienaar, Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Marilena Piperides-Triandafillou was born in Athens-Greece and matriculated from the High school of Philothei (Athens). She is currently a lecturer of Modern Greek Studies at the University of Johannesburg at the Departm
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Anthropology and Development Studies
Nedson Pophiwa is an Associate Professor in the discipline of development studies at the University of Johannesburg. He holds a PhD in Economic History from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, an MA in Forced Migration Stud
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Politics and International Relations
Dr Andrea Prah, Research Associate, University of Johannesburg.
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Anthropology and Development Studies
I am a medical anthropologist. My scholarly interests include anthropological theorisations in intercontinental African migration politics, critical race theory of the South, adolescent and childhood studies, and studies
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Qualifications: National Diploma in Journalism, TUT, 1990 BTech in Public Relations Management, TUT, 2005 MTech in Journalism (cum laude), TUT, 2011 DTech in Strategic Communication, TUT, 2017 Overview/bio: Prof Maritha
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Kammila Naidoo PhD is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg (UJ). She is also a Professor of Sociology publishing in the areas of gender relations, family, violence against women, po
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Professor Ylva Rodny-Gumede Professor Ylva Rodny-Gumede is the Head of the Division for Global Engagement and a full Professor in the School of Communication at the University of Johannesburg. She is also a Senior Associ
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Anthropology and Development Studies
I joined the UJ Anthropology and Development Studies department in July 2018. My research, broadly, intersects the Anthropology of Masculinities, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and the Anthropology of Childhoods and Yo
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Areas of Specialization Forensic and correctional psychology Gender and social justice related research Narrative and feminist therapy Trauma
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Qualifications: PhD, Media Studies (Wits University) MA, Journalism & Media Studies (Wits University) BA Honours, Journalism & Media Studies (Wits University) BSc., Computer & Information Technology (Vista University, So
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Qualifications: B.Ed., BA Hons in English, MA in English (University of Johannesburg) Teaching and Research Interests: Bafana Radebe is a Lecturer (Temporal) in the English Department at the University of Johannesburg. H
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Dr Ugljesa Radulovic
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Anthropology and Development Studies
Ms. Sue Rafferty, Departmental Secretary, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Applied Communicative Skills Staff Member. Research niche area: Mentorship Practices
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Prof Cindy Ramhurry is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics (LanCSAL) in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Her
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Social Work and Community Development
Prof Shahana Rasool is the HOD of the Department of Social Work and Community Development. Shahana is passionate about making a difference in society and challenging social injustice. Her work has focused on alleviating
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Karabo is a dedicated PhD student and tutor in the Department of Religion Studies at the University of Johannesburg. She works closely with the Honours cohort of 2025 to support and enhance their academic development. Pa
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Elna completed her BA Communication (1977) and BA Honours in Communication (1978) at RAU, the predecessor of UJ. In 1979, she joined Beeld newspaper and three years later became the only permanent feature writer for Sari
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Professor Pragna Rugunanan
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Yolanda Sadie, Professor Emerita, University of Johannesburg.
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Prof Melanie Samson, Associate Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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I am a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Communication Studies, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. I have worked in the publishing industry as the editorial coordinator of an internationally accredited academic
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Politics and International Relations
Mr. Mancha Johannes Sekgololo currently holds the position of Temporary Lecturer and Undergraduate Coordinator within the Department of Politics and International Relations. In addition to his lecturing duties, he plays
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Areas of Specialization Transformation and decoloniality in psychology and higher education Promoting best practice in mental health for the African diaspora Critical psychology & the neoliberal academy Critical race stu
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Research Interests History of Africa; Southern Africa; British Empire and Colonialism; Cultural History; Historiography, Theory and Intellectual History; Histories of Gender, Law and Labour (in particular, nineteenth cen
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Prof Rockie Sibanda, Associate Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Qualitative research on complex trauma, racial trauma, collective trauma, trauma in the military Racial dynamics and its implications for psychotherapy and wellbeing Conceptualisation of Black people’s overall psychologi
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Dr Brian Sibanda is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Johannesburg. He is a founding member of the South African Association for Academic Literacy Practitioners and an active member of t
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Qualifications: Academic Qualification, Higher Education Institution, Year Awarded DIPLOMA – Business Management; MSC private College, awarded 1999 CERTIFICATE – Business Communication Studies; UNISA, awarded 2012 CERTIF
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Dumisani Sibiya holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg (1999), where his majors were IsiZulu, African Literature and Drama & Film Studies. He obtained his BA Honours in A
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Politics and International Relations
Dr Koko Sidiki, Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg.
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Studied Film and TV at UJ from 2014-2016 Studied Hons in Film and TV at UJ in 2017. Worked as a Tutor in 2016 and 2017 Started working as an Industry Liaison in 2018 Tasked with finding internships for final years Being
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Prof. Luke Sinwell, Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Politics and International Relations
Tinashe Sithole (PhD) is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the SARChI Chair in African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy at the University of Johannesburg. His research explores the intersections of democracy, governance, and
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Politics and International Relations
Dr Buntu Siwisa , Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International; Relations at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), obtained a D. Phil. in Politics and International Relations, on a Rhodes Scholarship (2
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Prof Letitia Smuts, Associate Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Ms Anita Smyth, Administrator, University of Johannesburg.
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Social Work and Community Development
Prof Mzi is a C3 rated researcher with the National Research Foundation and an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and Community Development at the University of Johannesburg. Previously, he was employed
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Ms Melanie Lee Ah Soon, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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I did my undergraduate, Honours and MA degrees in the Department of Historical Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban before doing my PhD in Anthropology and History at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Politics and International Relations
Prof Ian Spears, Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg.
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Anthropology and Development Studies
I received my MA degree in Social Anthropology from Wits University in 1995, and my PhD in Anthropology from Pretoria University in 2012. Research Interests My research interests are epidemics and syndemics, social suffe
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Dr Muhammed Suleman, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Qualifications: MA in Marketing Communication, University of Johannesburg, 2024 (Cum laude) Honours in Strategic Communication, University of Johannesburg, 2021 Overview/bio: Martha Themba is an Assistant Lecturer in the
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Qualifications: Master of Arts (African Languages) Overview/bio: Igneciah Pocia Thete , is an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of African Languages specializing with Sepedi (Methodology & Practicum), she has presente
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Dr. Admire Thonje is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Johannesburg, with a Ph.D. in Development Studies (University of the Witwatersrand). He has a multidisciplinary academic background that includes a Mast
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Miss Sithembile Thusi
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Anthropology and Development Studies
Dr Suzall Timm, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Dr Ndukwani Tiyiselani, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Keyan G Tomaselli is Distinguished Professor, Dean’s Office, Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg, administered from the Dept of Communication and Media, School of Communication, Auckland Park campus. He is
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Prof Malehoko Tshoaedi
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Social Work and Community Development
Dr Babalwa Tyabashe-Phume holds a PhD in Psychiatry and Mental Health from the University of Cape Town. She also holds a Master’s degree in Child and Family Studies (awarded with distinction) and a Bachelor of Social Wor
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Dr Thabo Tšehloane is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Johannesburg. His research investigates the intersections of narrative form, ideology, and the socio-political textures of post-ap
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B Ring 607 University of Johannesburg Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Google scholar : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=n5OyjXgAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao ORCID : 0000-0002-0775-9699 ResearchGate : https://www.researchgate.
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Dr. Sarah Uren, Lecturer, University of Johannesburg.
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Prof Tina Uys, Professor, University of Johannesburg.
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Areas of Specialization Primarily interested in differential psychology broadly, which includes for example basic and applied individual and group differences research, on things like personality, attitudes and cognitive
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Dr. Aimee Viljoen is a Senior Lecturer and SAFTA award winner in the department of Communication and Media, juggling roles as Honours Film & TV Coordinator and Third-Year Screen Studies Coordinator. She swears by Benjami
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Research Interests Politics and ontologies of ‘drug’ substances in 20th century South Africa; medical histories and health humanities in colonial/post-colonial Africa; and urban politics shaping Indian Ocean migrant live
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Vanessa Wijngaarden is a social anthropologist with a passion for reflexive and dialogical approaches, methodological innovation, extensive fieldwork and creative research dissemination. Recurring themes in her work incl
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Professor Hansie Wolmarans (Ph.D.—Greek) has been a member of the Department of Greek and Latin Studies for the past 33 years. His basic area of specialization is semiotics applied to Greco-Roman studies (visual as well
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Simbayi Yafele is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics (LanCSAL) at the University of Johannesburg. He is in the Unit for Applied Communicative Skills. His PhD in App
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Politics and International Relations
Mengshu Zhan, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Social Work and Community Development
Dr. Zibonele F. Zimba
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Politics and International Relations
Siphamandla Zondi co-teaches the introduction to politics course to first year class and teaches research methodology and politics of research at postgraduate level. He also coordinates the UJ network on BRICS research.
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I am an NRF rated researcher who has vast experience in mentoring emerging scholars, supervising thesis successfully and publishing high impact pieces on contemporary and topical issues surrounding pure and applied langu
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Social Work and Community Development
A first-generation slow scholar with a Master’s in Soc. Sc. Community Development and over 30 years of research and teaching experience in South Africa, Malaysia & Ireland. Registered Social Worker to Practice (#10-14594
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Nina de Klerk is emeritus professor of Strategic Communication at the University of Johannesburg, where she still supervises master's and PhD students. Currently, she is based in Cape Town where she manages the national
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
BA, Bbibl, BA Hons, MA, (Universiteit van Pretoria); DLitt (NWU)
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Social Work and Community Development
Professor Adrian van Breda trained as a clinical social worker at UCT and did his doctorate at RAU in multicultural scale development. His research focus is resilience theory – how people, particularly individuals, famil
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Mrs Annamarie van Tonder, Departmental Secretary, University of Johannesburg.
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Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics
Mx Laurinda van Tonder completed her BA Language Practitioners degree as well as her honour’s degree in Applied Linguistics at the University of Johannesburg. She is currently completing a Master’s degree in Applied Li
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Politics and International Relations
Anna-Mart van Wyk is Professor of International Relations. Her doctoral thesis investigated the implementation of the 1977 United States arms embargo against South Africa and its impact on US-South African relations, unt