Department of Communication Science

Mr T Hlungwani

College of Human Sciences
School of Arts
Department: Communication Science
Lecturer
Tel: 012 429 6717
E-mail: hlungt1@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications

  • PhD in Strategic Communication - In Search of a New Public Sphere: The Manifestation of Socio-Political Movements on Social Media (Current Studies)
  • MA in Political Communication (Cum laude) – University of South Africa (2021)
  • Bachelor of Technology in Journalism – Tshwane University of Technology (2015)
  • National Diploma in Journalism –Tshwane University of Technology (2014)
  • National Certificate in Versatile Broadcasting - Tshwane University of Technology (2011)

Fields of academic interests

  • The Public Sphere
  • Participatory Democracy
  • Electoral Communication  
  • Media and Society
  • Political Economy of the Media 

Field of Specialisation

  • Political Communication
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Print and Online Journalism 
  • Media Studies

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

  • Caxton 2017 Impact Story of The Year Winner (Lily Mine Tragedy Coverage) 
  • Tshwane University of Technology Student Journalist of the Year (2013)
  • Tshwane University of Technology Television Student Journalist of the Year (2013)