Kovsies se teologiese fakulteit vier die voorvaders

Op 4 Desember 2024 het die volgende advertensie verskyn op die Universiteit van Vrystaatse se fakulteit teologie en religie se Facebookblad:

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Die volgende mense sou as aanbieders optree by die geleentheid:

Vuyolwethu Zungula

Born in Mthatha and raised in Msobomvu Township, Eastern Cape, Vuyolwethu Zungula is the founding President of the African Transformation Movement (ATM) and one of the youngest leaders to contest national elections in 2019. A dedicated servant at heart, his leadership journey began in high school and grew through student activism at Nelson Mandela University, where he led the Twelve Apostles Student Association (TASA) nationally and across the SADC region Zungula holds a Master’s in Governance from UCT and a BCom in Strategic Management from NMU. His work in education, youth empowerment, and political transformation reflects his commitment to moral leadership, Ubuntu, and restoring dignity in South Africa.

A sub-deacon of TACC and a recognized thought leader, he continues to shape conversations on governance and justice. His life is a testament to purposeful leadership grounded in faith education, and service.

Colin Chasi

Prof Colin Chasi is a leading voice in communication and media studies, widely recognised for his bold commitment to social justice, ethics, and institutional transformation. As Director at the Unit for Institutional Change and Social Justice, he champions cultural reform, gender equity, anti-discrimination, and inclusive practices in higher education and beyond.

An accomplished scholar, Prof Chasi has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and monographs. His influential work continues to shape public discourse around justice and change.

His latest book, Ubuntu for Warriors, challenges readers to reimagine courage and compassion through an African lens—echoing his lifelong pursuit: building institutions that serve humanity with dignity and purpose.

Nqabayomzi Kwankwa

Born in Middledrift, Easter Cape, Hon. Ngabayomzi Kwankwa rose from homelessness in Cape Town to become one of South Africa’s most respected political leaders. While working as a cleaner and security guard to fund his studies, he pursued qualifications from CPUT, GIBS, and UNISA.

He joined the United Democratic Movement (UDM) in 2007 and was elected Deputy Secretary-General by 2010. Today, he serves as Deputy President of the UDM and Member of Parliament, advocating for justice, development, and ethical leadership.

In 2017, he founded AFRIPAHR, a continental network of MPs promoting human rights and freedom of belief. His humanitarian work eamed him the Outstanding International Leadership Award in Atlanta (2015), now renamed in his honour.

A champion of youth and democracy, Hon. Kwankwa continues to serve on numerous parliamentary committees, working tirelessly to shape a just, inclusive, and empowered South Africa.

Bonang Francis Mohale

Prof Bonang Mohale is the Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS), with his second term extending to 2030. A respected business leader and Professor of Practice at Johannesburg Business School, he is the Chairman of Bidvest Group Limited and former CEO of Business Leadership South Africa.

Prof Mohale is known for his passionate advocacy for ethical leadership, transformation, and people development. His best-selling book, Lift as You Rise, captures decades of insights on building integrity-driven leadership.

He has held executive roles at Shell SA, South African Airways, Otis Elevators, and Saniam, and serves on several boards including RMB, SBV, and Swiss Re Africa

A tireless voice for inclusive growth, Prof Mohale has led the Black Management Forum for over three decades, embodying values of courage, patriotism, and excellence in every space he serves.

Mogomme Masoga

Prof Mogomme Masoga is Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, with over 25 years of pioneering work in Aftican Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Decoloniality. A respected thought leader, he has developed Afro-sensed research frameworks that centre local communities—not merely as subjects of inquiry, but as co-creators of knowledge.

His scholarship challenges researchers to “negotiate space” and embrace transdisciplinary, community-engaged methodologies. Prof Masoga is the founding series editor of Knowledge Pathing: Multi Inter-, and Trans-Disciplining in Social Sciences (AOSIS), a publication redefining research boundaries. Among his recent works are Studies on Indigenous Knowledge (2020) and Narratives of Culture, Identity and Community: From Mother to Son (2021), reflecting his deep commitment to cultural rootedness and intellectual renewal.

Prof Masoga’s vision bridges academia and community, theory and lived experience—leading a movement toward research that is transformative, inclusive, and African at its core.

Loquitur Sivuyisiwe Maka

Born in KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape, Dr. Maka holds a PhD in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of the Free State and serves as Assistant Director: Monitoring & Institutional Research at UFS. Her career spans teaching, research, and higher education strategy—having worked at CPUT, the Agricultural Research Council, and the Western Cape Department of Education.

A 2023 Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans honouree, Dr. Maka is a dynamic force in education and youth development. She is a YALI facilitator, academic writing consultant, and founder of a YouTube channel with 13,000+ subscribers—creating accessible science and university resources for students across Africa. Rooted in her rural upbringing, Dr. Maka is committed to dismantling educational inequality. Her life’s work empowers youth to rise above circumstance and lead transformation in their communities.

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