Dr. Duduzile Zwane holds a Doctorate in Communication Studies from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Prior to that she obtained a Master of Social Science Degree in Cultural and Media Studies, from the University of Kwa Zulu Natal (UKZN). Dudu specialises in Health and Development Communication/Cultural Studies. Thus far, her research endeavours have examined how communication can be utilised to propel the voices of marginalised people (particularly women), into public discursive spaces. Before joining UJ, Dudu lectured at UKZN. She is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at UJ.
Experience
2019–present
Researcher, University of Johannesburg
2017–2018
Assistant lecturer, University of Johannesburg
2013–2015
Lecturer, University of Kwa Zulu Natal
Education
2013
Master of Social Science, Cultural and Media Studies
Publications
2019
International Journal of African Renaissance Studies , True vs. False Transformation: A discussion of the obstacles to authentic decolonisation at South African Universities
2016
Communicare, Uncovering Barriers to Bilharzia Prevention Communication in Ugu District, South Africa: Lessons Learned through participatory communication
Grants and Contracts
2015
Role:
Funding Source:
National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences