Mr T Hlungwani

Qualifications

• PhD in Strategic Communication - In Search of a New Public Sphere: The Manifestation of Socio-Political Movements on Social Media (Current Studies)
• MA in Political Communication (Cum laude) – University of South Africa (2021)
• Bachelor of Technology in Journalism – Tshwane University of Technology (2015)
• National Diploma in Journalism –Tshwane University of Technology (2014)
• National Certificate in Versatile Broadcasting - Tshwane University of Technology (2011)

Fields of academic interests

• The Public Sphere
• Participatory Democracy
• Electoral Communication  
• Media and Society
• Political Economy of the Media 

Field of Specialisation

• Political Communication
• Broadcast Journalism
• Print and Online Journalism 
• Media Studies

Books

·     Hlungwani, Trevor and Matsilele, Trust. 2023. Resonating Voices: The Transformative Power of Xitsonga Radio Stations in Language Preservation and Societal Discourse. In Sisanda Nkoala  and Gilbert Motsaathebe (Eds) 100 Years of Radio in South Africa, Volume 1 (pp. 107-128). Springer Nature (ISBN 978-3-031-40701-7)  

·     Mpofu, Sherperd; Matsilele, Trust and Hlungwani, Trevor. 2024. “There were no repercussions, nothing, life continued”: Experiences of harassment by female journalists and implications for democracy in South Africa. In Lungile Tshuma, Trust Matsilele, Mbongeni Jonny Msimanga and Sadia Jamil (Eds)  Trends and Patterns of Journalism Harassment in African Journalism, Volume 1 (pp. 15-27). Routledge (eBook ISBN:9781032697604)

Journal articles

• Hlungwani T, 2024. ‘Political accountability in SA, what can we do as citizens?. SAFM Political accountability in SA, what can we do as citizens? - The Talking Point - Omny.fm  
• Hlungwani T, 2024. ‘What is it you don’t want to hear from a campaigning politician in the 2024 elections?. SAFM. https://omny.fm/shows/the-talking-point/what-is-it-you-don-t-want-to-hear-from-a-campaigning
•   Hlungwani T, 2021. How political communication works and whether it impacts the voters. Newzroom Afrika. (52) How political communication works and whether it impacts the voters - YouTube  
• Hlungwani T, 2020. Four years on, Lily Mine families want recovery of the bodies of three missing workers to restart. Mail and Guardian. Four years on, Lily Mine families want recovery of the bodies of three missing workers to restart - The Mail & Guardian (mg.co.za)  
• Hlungwani T, 2020. Mining for Lives : How long can men stay hopeful? Power FM. Mining for lives: How long can men stay hopeful? - POWER 98.7 (power987.co.za)  
• Hlungwani T, 2019. Politicians and Poverty Porn Parades: When is it okay. Power FM. COLUMN: Politicians and poverty porn parades. When is it okay? - POWER 98.7 (power987.co.za)  
• Hlungwani T, 2019. Listen: JOHNNY CLEGG’S DEATH ROBBED ME – NATHI MTHETHWA. Power FM. LISTEN: Johnny Clegg’s death robbed me – Nathi Mthethwa - POWER 98.7 (power987.co.za)  
• Hlungwani T, 2018. WHOSE LANGUAGE IS IT ANYWAY? Power FM. COLUMN: Whose language is it anyway? - POWER 98.7 (power987.co.za)

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

• Caxton 2017 Impact Story of The Year Winner (Lily Mine Tragedy Coverage) 
• Tshwane University of Technology Student Journalist of the Year (2013)
• Tshwane University of Technology Television Student Journalist of the Year (2013)