Department of Political Sciences

Dr R Francis

College of Human Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Department: Political Sciences
Senior Lecturer
Tel: 012 429 6581
E-mail: francr@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Political Studies (University of the Witwatersrand, 2022)

Currently teaching

  • PLC 3703: Political Development and Political economy
  • PLC 4803: South African Political Issues

Fields of academic interests

  • Recognitive Justice Theory and Practice
  • Environmental History and Policy
  • Politics of Development

Field of Specialisation

  • Political Ecology
  • Political Theory (Recognition and Justice)
  • Decoloniality
  • Political Economy of Developing Societies

Books

Book Chapters

  • Francis, R. (2020) ‘The Tyranny of the Coloniality of Nature and the Elusive Question of Justice’ in Benyera, E.B. (ed) Reimagining Justice, Human Rights and Leadership in Africa: Challenging Discourse and Searching for Alternative Paths to Justice, Human Rights and Civil Religion in Africa. Switzerland: Springer Nature.

  • Benyera, E., Francis, R. and Jazbhay, A.H., 2020. Challenging Discourse and Searching for Alternative Paths: Justice, Human Rights and Leadership in Africa. In, Reimagining Justice, Human Rights and Leadership in Africa (pp. 3-20). Springer, Cham.

Journal articles

  • Francis, R et al. 2013. “A Strategic Hegemonic Approach to Functional Developmentalism in Deepening Regional Cooperation and Integration in Africa.” Journal for Contemporary History Vol. 38, No. 2.   

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

  • Golden Key International Honour Society (2009)
  • Lecturer in Economic History and Development Studies (UKZN 2008-2009)