Degrees Held
- Doctor of Literature and Philosophy, (UNISA)
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (UNISA)
- Master of Arts in isiZulu (UKZN-Howard College)
- Bachelor of Arts Honours (UKZN-Howard College)
- Bachelor of Arts (UKZN-Howard College)
Research Interests
- Bilingual and multilingual Education;
- Translanguaging;
- Interactive pedagogy;
- Mother Tongue Education;
- African religion, philosophy and cosmology;
- Gender and literature;
- IsiZulu Literature;
- Linguistic imperialism; and
- Mentorship and Teaching practice
- Online assessment
- Integrating technology into teaching and learning
Teaching Interests
- IsiZulu Literature;
- IsiZulu Poetry
- Teaching Methodology
- Communication
- Oral tradition
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Books
Conference Papers
Journal Articles
- 2022 – Sole authored: Interactive pedagogy elevating learners as producers of knowledge in the isiZulu classroom (Published by South African Journal of Education, 42(2), 1-11) https://doi.org/10.15700/saje.v42n2a2095
- 2022 – Women’s agency and re-alignment of the cultural tradition of ukungena or ukungenwa in Nelisiwe Zulu’s play, Isiko Nelungelo (Published by the South African Journal of African Languages, 42:1, 37-46) https://doi.org/10.1080/02572117.2022.2039444
- 2021: The essence of ilobolo and Zulu traditional marriage as depicted in Nelisiwe Zulu’s literary work. Pharos Journal of Theology. https://doi.org/10.46222/pharosjot.102.116
- 2020 Dual language education: Improving the academic learning experiences of KwaZulu-Natal isiZulu-speaking learners. South African Journal of African Languages, 40(3), 317-325. https://doi.org/10.1080/02572117.2020.1855725
- 2018 The power of dreams and religious philosophy of the Zulu people as portrayed in the novel, Umshado. South African Journal of African Languages, 38:2, 237-245. https://doi.org/10.1080/02572117.2018.1463719
- 2018 Men’s perceived powers to destroy or rebuild women’s lives: analysis of Uthando Lungumanqoba. Educational Research for Social Change, 7(2), 87-101. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2221-4070/2018/v7i2a6.
- 2014 The impact of linguistic colonialism on academic achievements of Zulu learners in KwaZulu-Natal. http://uir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/19654
- 2000: The influences of traditional medicine in relation to its various use by the African people as portrayed in Zulu novels. https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/xmlui/handle/10413/5741
Books
- Ntshangase, S.Z. 2020. Mthathe, Ungowakho! Edendale: PEZ Publishers https://store.it.si/za/book/mthathe-ungowakho/1103656
- Ntshangase, S.Z. 2018. Mamatheka Nhliziyo Yami. Edendale: PEZ Publishers https://store.it.si/za/book/mamatheka-nhliziyo-yami/1083650
- Ntshangase, S.Z. 2015. Thatha La! Edendale: PEZ Publishers https://www.afrokulcha.co.za/product/thatha-la/
Conference Papers
- 2022: Independent Examination Board, Sididiyela Ulimi Nobuchwephesha: To investigate the state of readiness for indigenous languages to be digitalised and integrated into the wider IT spectrum in education (Technological advancements)
- 2020: University of Pretoria International Conference, “Angels, Ancestors, Alchemy and the Arts of Africa” : The power of dreams and religious philosophy of the Zulu people as portrayed in the novel, Umshado
- 2020: Independent Examination Board, Sindizela Phezulu Ngolimi Lwethu: Interactive pedagogy elevating learners as producers of knowledge in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: The future of isiZulu as an African language
- 2018: University of Pretoria Thetha sizwe: Intersections, Practices, and Identities – Rethinking Gender in African Languages and Literature: Men’s perceived powers to destroy or rebuild women’s lives: analysis of gender stereotypes portrayed in isiZulu novel, Uthando Lungumanqoba
- 2017: University of the North West Teaching Practice Symposium, : Political freedom given, linguistic rights denied: post-1994 academic struggles of isiZulu speakers in KwaZulu-Natal
- 2017: UNESCO, 18TH Southern Africa Educational Research Network Conference, eSwatini: Appreciating our linguistic and cultural diversity in African Languages at the University of Pretoria
- 2014: Independent Examination Board IsiZulu FAL Annual Conference: Poetry is not a monster: A learner-centred teaching methodology intended to make isiZulu poetry accessible and enjoyable
Teaching Expertise
August 2018 - to Date
Lecturer at University of KwaZulu-Natal
Lecturing the following modules:
- IsiZulu Method 3
- IsiZulu 420 (Oral Tradition)
- IsiZulu Literature
- IsiZulu Communication (also coordinating the module).
January 2017 - 26 July 2018
Lecturer at University of Pretoria
- Designing study guides, lecturing and coordinating isiZulu and isiNdebele Methodology modules (2nd Years, 3rd Years, 4th Years & PGCEs).
- Lecturer of Classroom Literacies module (English – 3rd years).
- Supervising Honours students and Master’s students.
- Coordinating CDV 780 BEd Honours in Teacher Education and Professional Development module, which is a research report module in the Department of Humanities Education.
- Member of the Curriculum & Transformation Committee whose task is to ensure that all modules offered in the Faculty of Education are transformed and embracing epistemological l diversity.
- Member of the Transformation Steering Committee whose task is to attend to all transformation issues at University of Pretoria.
May 2014 - December 2016
IsiZulu Educator, Centenary Scholarship Coordinator and Assistant House Master at St John’s College, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
February 2010 - April 2014
Educator and Head of isiZulu Department at St Mary’s DSG, Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
January 2002 - November 2009
Educator and Head of isiZulu Department at Kloof High School, KZN.
January 2000 - December 2001
English Educator at Durban Commercial College, KZN.
Student Supervision
Honours
Masters
Phd
Honours
- 2021 (UKZN) : B.Ed Hons – L.B. Sikhosana: Izingcwaningo Mayelana Nokukwazi Ukufunda ENingizimu-Afrika
- 2021 (UKZN) : B.Ed Hons – I.K. Tshomela: Izincwaningo Mayelana Nezindlela Zokufundisa Ikhono Lokufunda IsiZulu Ulimi Lwesibili
- 2020 (UKZN): B.Ed Hons – N.S. Mbanjwa: Ucwaningo Ngezinqubomgomo Zolimi EmaNyuvesi Akhethiweyo Ase-Afrika
- 2020: N.S. Mbanjwa: Ucwaningo Ngezinqubomgomo Zolimi EmaNyuvesi Akhethiweyo Ase-Afrika
- 2017: Mphela Nomonde: The effectiveness of the current teaching methods of Afrikaans as a first additional language in South African public schools.
Masters
- 2019: NN Mbata: Ukufundiswa Kohlelo Lolimi Kubafundi Bebanga le-10 kuye kwele-12 Abenza IsiZulu Ulimi Lokuqala Lokwengezwa Ezikoleni Ezintathu e-Richards Bay.
- 2018: Modise Penelope: Academic challenges faced by non-native speakers of English in South African primary schools
- 2018: Mashile Mahlongonono: Mapulana male learners’ perceptions of their cultural initiation practices on scholastic progress
- 2018: Muganiwa Memory: The lived experience of non-Catholic learners in Catholic schools: a conflict in values
- 2022 (UKZN): M.Ed.- NGF Ngcongo: Izindlela Namasu Okufundisa Ukulalela Nokukhuluma Kubafundi Bamabanga 10-11 Abenza IsiZulu ULimi Lokuqala Lokwengeza Ezikoleni ZaseMlazi Ezixube Izinhlanga.
- 2022 (UKZN): M.Ed.- NS Mbanjwa: Izindlela Namasu Okucija Amakhono Okulalela nokukhuluma Kubafundi Bamabanga 8-9 Abenza IsiZulu Ulimi Lwasekhaya Ezikoleni Ezisesifundeni SaseMbumbulu.
Phd
2020 (UKZN): PhD.- LN Mahlaba: Teaching Methods and Strategies Used by English Second Language Teachers to Develop Grade 5 Learners’ Speaking Abilities.