Dr. Tinyiko Chauke
Dr Chauke holds a doctoral degree in Psychology from the University of South Africa. Her journey reflects a commitment to social justice and gender justice, highlighted by her significant involvement in the 2018 Presidential Summit against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, where she was part of a dedicated team addressing South Africa’s femicide crisis. Her scholarly work spans feminist theory, sexuality, and gender studies.
Dr Chauke has co-edited a significant book volume on Chief Albert Luthuli, a key figure in South African history, and has authored several peer-reviewed articles and book chapters that contribute to ongoing conversations on critical historical narratives. Currently serving as a Senior Researcher at The Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair, Dr. Chauke’s research interests include African feminism, African women’s oral histories, Indigenous knowledge systems, community-engaged scholarship, and the intersections of gender and sexuality. Her work aims to engage critical dialogues addressing the critical challenges in relationships between higher education and its communities while promoting inclusivity and gender justice.
Ms Mabafokeng Hoeane
Mabafokeng’s research is centred around Zulu ceremonial beads. Her focus area is on beaded pleated skirts known as Izidwaba, worn by Zulu women and girls during various cultural ceremonies.
Prof Puleng Segalo
Prof Segalo is involved in several research projects but one of her current research projects focuses on the challenges and complexities of obstetric violence. Her research offers a historical lens highlighting the colonial legacies of how black women’s bodies were used as tools to advance the medical profession. She uses this history to grapple with current challenges of obstetric violence within the public health system. Her research is at the intersection of public health, psychological well-being and social justice.
Ms Tshegofatso Mosala
Tshegofatso’s research investigates the intricate dynamics of economic migrations in the Gauteng Region, South Africa. She aims at unraveling the underlying factors influencing migration patterns, assess the socio-economic impact on both migrants and host communities, and propose informed policy recommendations for sustainable development in the region.
Ms Lesego Plank
Lesego’s work focuses on reimagining motherhood from a matrifocal perspective, comprehending the experiences of township daughters who have experienced maternal absence
and have mostly been raised by their biological father or paternal family. Her work tries to comprehend the reasons of biological mother absence and the presence of social/other mothers in these daughters’ lives, as her project echoes on the sentiments that motherhood is not biological, and she does this through the use of autoethnography as a methodological tool.
Dr. Sidney Netshakhuma
Dr. Sidney Netshakhuma holds a PhD in Information Science from the University of South Africa. His research focuses on tracing the footsteps of Chief Albert Luthuli from 1920 to 1967, with special emphasis on his leadership role during the colonial and apartheid periods.
This study aims to contribute to the body of knowledge on South Africa’s liberation struggle by exploring Luthuli’s life and impact from 1920 to 1967. It will provide insights into his role in resisting colonialism and apartheid and highlight his legacy of moral leadership.
Dr. Emmanuel Rowlands
Dr. Emmanuel Rowlands is a renowned expert on gender and violence. His research focuses on the intersections of men, masculinities, and intimate partner violence.
Last modified: 2025/02/19