Tsoaledi Daniel Thobejane

• Ed.D (International Education-Umass,Amherst-USA)
• Professor (Associate) at University of Venda

Africa has seen some changes pertaining to human mobility in 2020 and 2021 respectively. The continent has also witnessed a dramatic reduction in cross-border movements, especially along the Zambezi River (Zimbabwe and South Africa, Botswana, and South Africa, as well as Mozambique and South Africa). These changes have been caused by the COVID-19 p...

This study seeks to interrogate digital media and the reportage of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria. Using the diffusion effect theory, it explores the complexity of digital media in promoting terror advertisement in digital media reportage. The study utilized the mixed method of research analysis involving interview of media practitioners, and fie...

At a time when the Nigerian schools are on a temporary closure following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, this paper looked inwards and reflected on the nature of the education system and revealed its myriads of problems. The COVID-19 pandemic indeed had a huge impact on the educational system in Nigeria. It brought about the cessation of all...

In Genesis 2-3, the story of Eve in the Garden of Eden has served as a major tool in the justification of women as evil, seductive, temptress, and the subordination of women. This paper explores the concept of creation and fall (sin) of humanity both in the biblical and some African creation myths. It also underscores the prevalent belief of all su...

Polygamy is a controversial phenomenon which is still being practiced in all parts of the world even in the modern day. Due to cultural beliefs and individual’s choices, this practice has acquired a sustainable existence in most societies. The history of polygamy has been reported to have both positive and negative impact on women. Even though this...

The burden of cardiovascular diseases in women is projected to increase in most middle to low-income countries. These diseases have a high impact on the quality of life for rural women as they have various social roles they assume in their societies as mothers, daughters, wives and employees. This study endeavoured to investigate the perceived effe...

Women's poverty levels are at the centre of political discussions around the world as governments are at work in trying to put in place poverty alleviation plans and policies that may be for development. However, most of these plans fail to take into account the complex relationship between gender and poverty. While many women empowerment campaigns...

Women's poverty levels are at the centre of political discussions around the world as governments are at work in trying to put in place poverty alleviation plans and policies that may be for development. However, most of these plans fail to take into account the complex relationship between gender and poverty. While many women empowerment campaigns...

Gender based violence towards young women is a pandemic experienced mostly by women of all classes and age in different settings, spheres of life and environment. It affects the victim both socially, emotionally, psychologically and physically. Gender based violence is caused by various factors such as substance abuse, lack of education as well as...

Abstract This paper analyses the psycho-social effects of colonialism which inculcated self-hate and mental oppression in Africa. The paper argues that it is due to the history of colonial rule which subjected the oppressed and exploited to inhumanity and self-hate; that there is a culture of violence and lack of respect to human life in the contin...

This paper focuses on the views of participants who were interviewed regarding codified meaning that is found in language. The paper addresses some of the arguments made by Feminist paradigms in de-constructing patriarchal hegemony that perpetuates itself in language and culture. The undergirding argument is that language can be used as a tool of o...

This paper was influenced by the study recently conducted in a small community that resides in Musina Village in Limpopo, about 200 miles away from Tshwane, South Africa. The study sought to establish the causes of alcohol abuse and how this scourge can be addressed. The study further sought to show that alcohol consumption amongst the youth turns...

1 <Thizwilondi.Mudau@univen.ac.za>, 2 <Daniel.Thobejane@univen>, 3 <Skhosa@gmail.com> ABSTRACT Domestic workers play a pivotal role in supporting the labor market and economy in any country around the world. The aim of this paper was to scrutinize the challenges experienced by domestic workers in South Africa. The objectives of the paper were to fi...

Abstract Women working at Magistrate offices in South Africa are experiencing many challenges that affect their lives psychologically, emotionally and physically. Some of them experience physical abuse and gender based violence. At the core of their abuse is the system of patriarchy that refuses to wither. Their male counterparts still believe tha...

Gender mainstreaming has been adopted as a strategy for promoting gender equality in institutions of higher learning worldwide, not least in Africa. This study investigated Gender Mainstreaming at the University of Venda, (UNIVEN) in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study was based on Feminist epistemologies of doing research. In particular,a fe...

In the Horn of Africa there is a regional bloc that comprises eight countries namely Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda. The appellation of the organisation is called IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development). It was established in 1986, yet it could not bring a desired result. Even the least form of...

Abstract University life can be a challenging and daunting task to students. Most of them find it frustrating as they have,for the first time, to start to make important decisions about their life and future far away from the guidance of their parents and comfort of their homes. Those who are financially insecure suffer the most both academically,...

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) was established in 1986 to address the socioeconomic perils in the Horn of Africa (as it is affectionately known). Currently, IGAD is comprised of eight member states including: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. The IGAD region has repeatedly been mentio...

ABSTRACT Teenage pregnancy in South Africa is growing rapidly among school-going pupils and it leads to school drop-out as the teenage mothers have to leave school to care for their babies. Teenage mothers add to the number of women who are illiterate. In Matjitjileng village, pregnancy among young people has reached pandemic heights. It seems lack...

Women all over the world continue to face challenges of entitlement to land. The political, economic and social structures are gendered and only working to the advantage of men at the expense of women when it comes to land ownership. The aim of this study was to investigate and identify solutions to the challenges of women's entitlement to land in...

Virginity testing is defined as " a practice and process of inspecting the genitalia of unmarried girls and women to determine if they are sexually active. Virginity testing is a practice that is common in some sub-Saharan African countries including Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa. In Zimbabwe, virginity testing is performed in order to...

ABSTRACT This paper demonstrates the gender dynamics and the influence of the patriarchal system on the community fisheries management of Nandoni dam, Limpopo Province, South Africa. A purposive sampling technique was used to sample participants for the study and a qualitative method/approach of data collection was used to conduct the study. The da...

This paper demonstrates the gender dynamics and the influence of the patriarchal system on the community fisheries management of Nandoni dam, Limpopo Province, South Africa. A purposive sampling technique was used to sample participants for the study and a qualitative method/approach of data collection was used to conduct the study. The data was co...

Teenage pregnancy in South Africa is growing rapidly among school-going pupils and it leads to school drop-out as the teenage mothers have to leave school to care for their babies. Teenage mothers add to the number of women who are illiterate. In Matjitjileng village, pregnancy among young people has reached pandemic heights. It seems lack of commu...

Teenage pregnancy in South Africa is growing rapidly among school-going pupils and it leads to school drop-out as the teenage mothers have to leave school to care for their babies. Teenage mothers add to the number of women who are illiterate. In Matjitjileng village, pregnancy among young people has reached pandemic heights. It seems lack of commu...

Polygamy remains one of the key topics in various societies. It is through cultural practices, beliefs and also on the individuals’ choices that people decide to be committed to polygamy lifestyles. Polygyny remains widespread across the world. Over seventy percent of the societies known to Anthropologists permit men to marry more than one wife. Th...

This paper invokes the almost dormant voices of both men and women; that should speak out against patriarchy especially in the face of the re-awakening scourge of violent crime, rape and domestic violence in South Africa. The paper is motivated by the present statistics that are unfathomably high regarding this scourge. While the struggle against r...

This paper aims to observe gender roles in the institution of marriage and investigates how fairly these are distributed to wives and husbands. The paper argues that gender roles are socially and culturally constructed, disadvantaging women as compared to men. The paper is of the opinion that, in addition to the household chores and the upbringing...

This paper dwells, in the main, on jazz appreciation societies in urbanised South Africa; particularly their origin, role and meaning. On the continent of Africa, South Africa stands out as the country that has a globally recognised jazz tradition and that the tradition is linked to the origins of jazz in the United States of America, which dates b...

This paper dwells, in the main, on jazz appreciation societies in urbanised South Africa; particularly their origin, role and meaning. On the continent of Africa, South Africa stands out as the country that has a globally recognised jazz tradition and that the tradition is linked to the origins of jazz in the United States of America, which dates b...

This paper outlines the rationale of Bantu education that was available for South African Blacks from 1953 to 1992. The paper is of the opinion that challenges of constructing a new education system in post‐apartheid South Africa cannot be fully grasped without a proper understanding of the pervasive impact of Bantu education on the majority for a...

This paper is a critique of patriarchal practices in everyday language use among the people of South Africa. The paper argues that these practices perpetuate domestic violence within society. It also looks closely at domestic violence and borrows largely on radical feminism as an ideology that helps to understand the root-causes of domestic violenc...

This study assesses the basis of gender discrimination in the management of the fishery sector of the Nandoni dam and examines the role played by patriarchy in the management of the small-scale community fisheries of the dam. It analyses the role of gender in the fisheries sector of the Budeli, Manini and Dididi communities located around the dam i...

More than anything, music is a cultural phenomenon. At this level, music should be regarded as folklore. However, in recent history, music has been pushed 'up' to occupy some high grounds in order to serve the elites. Thus, music has gained residency in churches and in palaces, especially in Europe. These symbols of elitism have now been replaced b...

This paper probes the problems of pedagogy within the South African context. The paper is written against the backdrop of the South African educational system that is at the crossroads regarding its adoption of a participatory form of education (i.e., an educational system that is rooted on egalitarian ideals) or a system of education that is more...

Twentieth century South African history and politics have been marked by intense conflict. This conflict still manifests itself on racial and class lines within the country. In this text, Dr. Tsoaledi Daniel Thobejane is trying to bring about a Black perspective on the writing and narration of what led to the formation of what can be referred to as...