ANELISA THENGIMFENE

I am a devoted isiXhosa academic with an unwavering passion for the growth of isiXhosa as both a scholarly and creative language. I am committed to promoting multilingualism in higher education through innovative teaching, impactful translation work, and inclusive language support. As an award-winning poet and author, I harness the power of creative writing to preserve cultural identity and inspire learning. My research focuses on language development, translanguaging, and the intellectualization of African languages, contributing meaningfully to the transformation of academic spaces in South Africa. Experienced with crafting engaging and thought-provoking content that resonates with readers. Utilizes creative writing and editing skills to produce high-quality manuscripts. Track record of managing deadlines and producing work that meets publishing standards.

• South African Literary Awards, 2023, Won the 2023 South African Literary Awards (SALA) for poetry book.
• Extensive Writers’ Competition, 2018, Won an extensive writers’ competition by Via Afrika for a poetry book.
• TrueFM (SABC Education), 2024, Spoke about Language and Identity.
• TrueFM (SABC Education), 2025, Discussed the Importance of Mother Tongue.
• Prime Live Interview (DStv Ch. 345), 2024, Gave a book review interview.
• Take Radio, 2022, Book was reviewed on air.
• Kumkani FM, 2022, Book was reviewed on air.
• UCR FM, 2022, Book was reviewed on air.

• Madolo, Y., Thengimfene, A., The role of lecturer personality on student performance, Journal Article, 2025
• Thengimfene, A., Madolo, Y., Translanguaging for Transformation in Higher Education, In progress, 2025
• Thengimfene, A., Diko, M., Igalelo eladlalwa lulwazi lwemveli njengesixhobo esiyimfundo yobuAfrika kwisizwe esiNtsundu, In progress, 2025
• Madolo, Y., Thengimfene, A., Servitude in the Workplace, In progress, 2025
• Madolo, Y., Thengimfene, A., Opportunities and Challenges in Digitization of Folk Stories, Conference Presentation, 2024
• Diko, M., Thengimfene, A., The metamorphoses in the exposition of certain IsiXhosa words, Journal Article, 2023
• Thengimfene, A., Amajingiqhiw’ entlalo, Poetry Collection, 2022
• Thengimfene, A., Ithunga Lizala ngumphehlulu, Poetry Collection, 2018
• Thengimfene, A., Ithiwani xa inje?, Drama, 2018

Dr. Venise Joubert
Lecturer, SANTS

 +27 72 650 8390 |  venise@sants.co.za

Ms Bulelwa Mjila
Former External Academic Head and Moderator (2024)
North-West University (NWU)
Phone: +27 83 500 9876: Bulelwa.Mjila@nwu.ac.za

 Dr. Mlamli Diko
Lecturer, UNISA
073 596 7853 | dikom@unisa.ac.za

Prof. Yolisa Madolo
Lecturer, Walter Sisulu University
083 534 3350 | ymadolo@wsu.ac.za

Mr. Lwandile Ncam
Lecturer, SANTS
+27 78 016 4351 | lwandile@sants.co.za