Department of African Languages
| College of Human Sciences |
| School of Arts |
| Department: African Languages |
| Lecturer
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| Tel: |
012 429 4609
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| E-mail: |
baloyem@unisa.ac.za
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Qualifications
- BA University of South Africa
- BA Hon Xitsonga, University of Venda
- Master of Arts, University of Limpo
- Secondary Teachers Diplloma, Tivumbeni College
- ACE School Management & Leadership, University of Venda
Fields of academic interests
- The influence of culture on how authors of the Xitsonga Literature portray both men and women
- The portrayal of both men and women by the Vatsonga Poets pre- and post 1994
- Poetry based on gender
- Morphology
Field of Specialisation
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Morphology
- Poetry
Books
- Analysis of the Xitsonga Poetry that focus on gender.
- The influence of culture on the portrayal of women by the Poets Marhanele and Magaisa.
Paper presentations
- Conference proceedings: ALASA Conference 2017: Xitsonga poetry that focuses on gender.
- Name Society Southern Africa Conference: 2018: Naming patterns amongst the Vatsonga.
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
- Lecturer
- High School Principal: 2006-2015 Most improved Grade 12 results.
- Primary and High School Educator
- Grade 12 Xitsonga Educator:1996-2015:100% Results
Projects
- Successfully applied for funding from Lottery for Soccer, Netball, Basketball & Tennis Fields.
- Leading a team erecting a structure[Church Hall] of 1500 seater capacity.
