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Name |
Dr Ruth Nombuso Zuma |
| Highest qualification |
PhD (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
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| Position |
Researcher |
| Contact details |
Ezumarn@unisa.ac.za
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| Research interests/expertise |
Gender related Issues, Girl-Child Education, GBV, Women Empowerment, IKS
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| Current projects |
SAMS Doctoral & Early Career Methods School (UNISA).
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Short biography
Dr Ruth Nombuso (Zanele) Zuma is an early-career academic and researcher specialising in Gender Studies, feminist and decolonial scholarship, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS). With extensive experience in both basic and higher education, her research focuses on gender-related issues, girl-child education, gender-based violence (GBV), women empowerment, and the role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in addressing social inequalities within African contexts. Her work is grounded in social justice and community-engaged scholarship, with a strong commitment to advancing inclusive education, transformative research, and the empowerment of marginalised communities.
Selected publications
- Zuma R.N. & Chikovore E. M. (2025). Exploring Community’s perceptions regarding Girl-Child Education, a Case of Girl-Child Dropout in Zwelibomvu, Durban South Africa. Gender Question
- Zuma R. N. (2026). Book Chapter. Gender-Based Violence on Women and Young Girls Durin Lockdown in South Africa: Implications for Intervention Strategies. African Minds
- Matebese-Notshulwana K. M. & Zuma R. N. The Occurrence of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide at Tertiary Institutions in South Africa. African Minds
- Zuma R.N. & Mkhize G. The Impact of Some African Traditional Practices on Girl-Child’s Education and Reproductive Rights. Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development.
Opinion Pieces
- Mfusi, B., Ngcobo, B., Jeeva, Z., Shangare, A., and Delawala, F. 2024. The Financial Inclusion of Women Examined. Internet: The financial inclusion of women examined (unisa.ac.za).
- Sooliman, Q., Shangare, A. and Wielenga C. 2022. OPINION | South Africa and Switzerland: A pivotal moment to move beyond the 16 days of activism. Internet: https://www.news24.com/news24/opinions/columnists/guestcolumn/opinion-south-africa-and-switzerland-a-pivotal-moment-to-move-beyond-the-16-days-of-activism20221226
- Shangare, A., Sooliman, Q. and Holtzhausen, M. 2022. Tokens and Smokescreens – Why women don’t need more commemorations on Women’s Day. Pretoria: University of Pretoria.
