Degrees Held
- PhD in Sociology (Rhodes University)
- Master of Arts in Development Studies (Nelson Mandela University)
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Sociology and Development Studies (Rhodes University)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sociology and Psychology (Rhodes University)
Research Interests
- Sociology
- Development Studies
- Youth and Development
- Civil Society and Non-governmental Organisations
- Social Justice and Equity
Teaching Interests
- Introduction to Sociology
- Social Change
- Classical Sociological Theory
- Contemporary Sociological Theory
- Social Stratification
- Development
- Research Methodology
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Chapters in Books
Journal Articles
- Sinazo Nomsenge (2024). Menstruation and society in South Africa: a desktop analysis. South African Review of Sociology, 54(1), 58-77.
- Virginia Bond, Sinazo Nomsenge et al. (2018). “Being seen” at the clinic: Zambian and South African health worker reflections on the relationship between health facility place, space and HIV stigma in 21 health facilities, the HPTN 071 (PopART) study. Health and Place
- Sinazo Nomsenge (2019). Education NGOs in Grahamstown, South Africa: A zero-sum of philanthropy and survival. Africanus: Journal of Development Studies.
- Sinazo Nomsenge (2021) “Unpacking the Complexities of NGO Participation Among the Youth of Makhanda, South Africa”. Commonwealth Youth and Development.
- Sinazo Nomsenge (2021) “Race, power, and philanthropy: exploring the role of race in non-governmental socio-economic interventions: insights from Makhanda, South Africa. South African Review of Sociology
Chapters in Books
- Joseph Rudigi-Rukema & Sinazo Nomsenge (2023) “Examining community and government responses to floods in South African informal settlements” in Yildirim, A. “Recent research advances in Arts and Social Studies. Vol. 3.
- Heidi van Rooyen, Lorenza Fluks, Sinazo Nomsenge, Precious Tirivanhu and Alastair van Heerden (2021). Fifteen years of community engaged HIV research in Sweetwaters, KwaZulu-Natal: A reflection on principles, practices and frameworks. HSRC Press
Community Involvement
(2021), Is’thebe is a mentorship program run by and for women and adolescent girls living in South Africa. The core function of the organisation is to initiate a pipeline of mentorship, support and guidance in matters relating to life, work and being for women and girls. The organisation offers research and writing support to university students as well as personal and professional development support to adolescent girls and young profressional
Teaching Expertise
- Introduction to Sociology
- Social Change
- Classical Sociological Theory
- Contemporary Sociological Theory
- Social Stratification
- Development
- Research Methodology
Student Supervision
Masters
PhD
Masters
- Fezeka Njiyela, Master of Arts: 2020 – present: “Black Tax and the role taken of women in providing financial support to families in South African” Sanelisiwe Xulu, Master of Arts: “Classroom socialisation: Exploring how teachers use their understanding of socialisation to create a learning environment that allows for effective learning in the classroom” (2020 – present)
- Simangaliso Mntambo, Master of Arts: “A study exploring the importance of employee’s rights at Shoprite, Durban West street so that workplace will be conducive to work and proceed with the work functions”. (2020 – present)
- Sindi Ngcobo, Master of Arts: “Exploring the experiences of youth struggling with an addiction to nyaope: A case study of young people residing in Pietermaritzburg”. (2020 – present)
- Khayelihle Ngxongo, Master of Arts: The relationship between cell phone use and academic performance in a sample of University of KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus undergraduate students.
PhD
- Sindiswa Ndamane, PhD in Sociology: “Students and academics’ perceptions of indigenous languages as an instrument of transformation in higher education: A case of the University of KwaZulu-Natal” (2020 – present)
- Caroline Ndebia, PhD in Sociology: “Barriers and facilitators to adherence to antiretroviral therapy(art) among people living with HIV/AIDS in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa” (2020 – present)