Valile Dwayi

Valindawo Valile M. Dwayi (Ph.D) is a distinguished academic in higher education studies whose research works focus on Governance, Leadership and Management. He is an international research scholar in the Africa Sciences Frontiers Initiatives (ASFI), where he is the Associate Editor of the Africa Sciences Frontiers Initiatives Research Journal (ASFIRJ). He is the academic advisor at the Africa Leadership Transformation Foundation, where he also serves as the Vice Chairperson of its International Board of Directors. Dr Dwayi is also a Senior Director within the Division of Research, Innovation and Internationalisation at the Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa, where he provides strategic direction for the Internationalisation of Higher Education through the Centre for Global Engagements.

Abram Mashatole

Abram Mashatole is Lecturer at the University of Limpopo, with research interests in Multilingual Studies, African Languages and the Intersectionality between race, language, culture and education. Through his research, he seeks to mainstream multilingualism in broader discussions about education and institutional planning. He has collaborated with other researchers to develop multilingual resources for students in South African higher education and has presented papers on overcoming barriers to access in higher education in both local and international conferences. He is part of team on Sustainable Membership and Recruitment, HELTASA and works to assist and support other project teams and their members with their ongoing operations.

Benita Bobo

Benita Bobo is a Senior Advisor at the Centre for Teaching and Learning at Stellenbosch University. Her work focuses on advancing inclusive pedagogies and fostering equitable learning environments in higher education. She has experience in curriculum development and academic staff development, with a strong commitment to transformative learning approaches. Prior to her current role, she lectured in Institutional General Education at the Durban University of Technology, where she designed and institutionally coordinated modules that promote critical reflection and social responsibility. She also worked as a lecturer and institutional coordinator for service-learning and volunteerism at Rhodes University, integrating community engagement into academic programs. Her research explores social justice, transformation, and inclusivity in higher education, with a particular interest in pedagogical practices that challenge systemic inequalities and support diverse student success. Benita holds a PhD in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education.

Sisonke Mawonga

Sisonke first joined the Extended Studies Unit as a student in 2009. In 2005 she returned as a lecturer and language practitioner at the Unit, she teaches Management 1F and Economics 1F (augmented courses for Management 101 & 102 and Economics 101). The courses focus on academic resources, writing and language skills for university. She is currently doing her PhD at the School of Languages. Her research focuses on the use of languages other than English at university , to facilitate epistemic access. She is a member of the African Languages Association of Southern Africa (ALASA) and has presented many papers within the association’s conferences. Her research includes language and pedagogy; implementation of multilingualism in South African higher education and the development of languages other than English.