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Dr David Matsepe
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Dr Matsepe obtained his PhD in Education at University of Johannesburg. He is a Head of Research for South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) and a Research Associate in the Faculty of Education at University of J
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Dr Matsepe obtained his PhD in Education at University of Johannesburg. He is a Head of Research for South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) and a Research Associate in the Faculty of Education at University of Johannesburg. He is a founder and Chief Editor for Journal of South African Democratic Teachers Union (JSADTU), for more information please visit https://jsadtu.com/ . He is a member of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES); South African Education Research Association (SAERA). He has published several peer-reviewed journal articles including a book chapter. He has presented several research papers at reputable international conferences. ORCiD: DOI: https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2024596 Research Interests: Key areas of expertise and inquiry: Academic Identity Subjectivity and agency Higher Education Transformation Early Childhood Development Selected Publications: Zwane, T., Matsepe, D. & Maluleke, M. (2025). The Advocacy Act of Teacher Unions in School Governance and Professional Management: Prospects, Obstacles, and Achievements Cross & D Matsepe. (2023). Leaders, Leadership and Change in the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union. In: M Cross, D Matsepe & L Govender (eds.). The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) and the Struggle for Professional Unionism, University of KwaZulu-Natal Press.