Dr. Thembinkosi Trevor Zwane

Overview

Dr. Trevor Thembinkosi Zwane (TTZ) is an emerging educational researcher whose studies concentrate on school governance and leadership. He possesses significant experience in public ordinary schools and has played a role in leadership development and the professionalisation of school leadership through various service initiatives. At the moment, Dr TTZ serves on the School Management Team (SMT) at Kholwani Primary School and engages with higher education institutions in research initiatives aimed at improving school leadership practices. He is a member in good standing with the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU), thereby broadening his impact within teacher union-academic discourse. His research examines collaboration theory largely, specifically the roles of principals, teacher unions, SMTs, and School Governing Bodies (SGBs) in fostering inclusive and participatory governance in educational institutions. The aim of his work is to empower educational stakeholders and advance sustainable leadership models, particularly in under-resourced educational environments. ORCiD: 0000-0001-6351-6862 Research Interests : Key areas of expertise and inquiry . School leadership Women empowerment School improvement Teacher unions and educational reform Education policy and implementation Leadership development Selected Publications: Zwane T. (2025). Women Involvement in School Governance of No-Fee Public Schools as A Vehicle for Inclusive Educational Change Zwane, T., Matsepe, D. & Maluleke, M. (2025). The Advocacy Act of Teacher Unions in School Governance and Professional Management: Prospects, Obstacles, and Achievement Potokri, O. C., Adewale, S., Onakoya, T., & Zwane, T. (2025). A Systematic Scoping Review of Female Teachers Working in Risky Areas in South Africa. Journal of Contemporary Educational Studies/Sodobna Pedagogika , 76 (1). Projects: Member of the SADTU Education Forum The editorial board for Journal of SADTU (JSADTU).