Department of Communication Science

Ms S Sindane

College of Human Sciences
School of Arts
Department: Communication Science
Lecturer
Tel: 012 429 3873
Fax: 012 429 3346
E-mail: sindasa@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies, English Literature, Politics and International Relations), Wits
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours, Media Studies), Wits
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours, International Relations), Wits
  • Masters (Media Studies), Wits

Fields of academic interests

  • Media Studies
  • International Communication
  • Political Communication
  • Digital Media
  • Gender Studies

Field of Specialisation

  • Media Studies
  • International Communication
  • Political Communication
  • Digital Media

Books

  • Lesame, Z. Mbatha, B. and Sindane, S. (2012). New Media in the Information Society. Pretoria: Van Schaik.
  • Sindane, S. (2013). Political Advertising on Television in South Africa: On the rise and implications for democracy. Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. 

Book chapters:

  • Sindane, S. (2013). The Rise of Political Advertising on Television in South Africa. In R. Olantunji & B. Laninhun (Eds). Dimension of Advertising Theory and Practice in Africa (pp. 159-181). Senegal, Dakar: Amalion Publishing.

Journal articles

  • Sindane, S. (2014). The Commodification of Political Advertising on Television during the 2009 General Elections in South Africa. Global Media Journal: African Edition, 8(1), 1-29.

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

  • Women in Research Award (2011), Unisa