Mmbulaheni Lawrence Mudau
Biographic Data
| ID | 6707154 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mmbulaheni Lawrence Mudau |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mmbulaheni Lawrence |
| FAMILY NAME | Mudau |
| SIGNATURE | MUDAU M L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Africa |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9503-0389 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
An Analysis of Mr Lugisani’s Struggles in Aifheli Wilson Magau’s Novel, ‘Bulayo ḽo ṱalifhaho’ (2008) – Human Rights Violations and Ethical Leadership
This qualitative study examined the human rights violations experienced by Mr. Lugisani in Aifheli Wilson Magau’s novel “Bulayo ḽo ṱalifhaho,” with a focus on the systemic injustices that erode the foundations of ethical leadership and moral integrity. Grounded in Human Rights Theory, the research employed thematic textual analysis to examine instances of injustice, discrimination, and abuse of power that Mr. Lugisani encounters as he navigates t…
Sociolinguistic insights into Tshivenḓa epitaphs
This study analyses the linguistic features of Tshivenḓa epitaphs, focusing on their morpho-syntactic structures, use of euphemisms, and sociolinguistic dimensions, including gender, age, and social status. While much research has explored language use in various cultural texts, a significant gap remains in scholarly attention towards how Tshivenḓa epitaphs uniquely reflect community values and the interplay of language and social identity in mem…
The symbolism of character naming
This qualitative study explores the symbolism of character naming in Tshivenḓa novels, emphasising its role in moral guidance and inspiration. It addresses the limited scholarly attention given to the moral implications of character names in literature. Grounded in semiotic theory, the study employs textual analysis, specifically thematic analysis, to examine how names encapsulate virtues and flaws, shaping reader perceptions and character develo…
Characterisation of women through actions in a Tshivenḓa drama Ḽa ḓa hafha ḽi a kovhela by NE Sigogo
Characters’ actions often reveal their true nature more accurately than their words or beliefs. Authors use character actions to depict personality traits, physical appearance and relationships in literary works, employing indirect characterisation. This article aims to explore how character actions depict women’s personality traits in the Tshivenḓa drama Ḽa ḓa hafha ḽi a kovhela (It will set before time) by Sigogo. Data was collected from this d…
The Use of Taboo Language in Tshivenḓa
This study examines the use and perception of taboo language in Tshivenḓa-speaking communities, with a focus on how cultural norms, social expectations, and digital communication shape linguistic behaviour. The aim is to explore the social and generational dynamics influencing taboo expressions, particularly in the context of evolving communication norms brought about by modernisation and social media. Rooted in Sociolinguistic Theory, the resear…
Death euphemisms on tombstones
Direct reference to death has long been taboo in Tshivenḓa culture, and it is sanctioned by social, psychological and religious constraints. Like in other African societies, explicit reference to death is considered a taboo by the Vhavenḓa. This is because the Vhavenḓa view death as a transition from the land of the living to the land of the dead, which ultimately foregrounds their belief that a dead person transforms into an ancestor who has the…
Political euphemisms in Tshivenḓa
This article explores various political euphemisms in Tshivena that politicians deploy in daily social interactions.Politicians use political euphemisms strategically to control the flow of information.Politicians and others employ these euphemisms to conceal unpleasant realities and shape public perception in discussions about social issues.Thus, their primary social functions include concealing and persuading.They avoid making offensive stateme…
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Political euphemisms in Tshivenḓa
This article explores various political euphemisms in Tshivena that politicians deploy in daily social interactions.Politicians use political euphemisms strategically to control the flow of information.Politicians and others employ these euphemisms to conceal unpleasant realities and shape public perception in discussions about social issues.Thus, their primary social functions include concealing and persuading.They avoid making offensive stateme…
Death euphemisms on tombstones
Direct reference to death has long been taboo in Tshivenḓa culture, and it is sanctioned by social, psychological and religious constraints. Like in other African societies, explicit reference to death is considered a taboo by the Vhavenḓa. This is because the Vhavenḓa view death as a transition from the land of the living to the land of the dead, which ultimately foregrounds their belief that a dead person transforms into an ancestor who has the…
An Analysis of Mr Lugisani’s Struggles in Aifheli Wilson Magau’s Novel, ‘Bulayo ḽo ṱalifhaho’ (2008) – Human Rights Violations and Ethical Leadership
This qualitative study examined the human rights violations experienced by Mr. Lugisani in Aifheli Wilson Magau’s novel “Bulayo ḽo ṱalifhaho,” with a focus on the systemic injustices that erode the foundations of ethical leadership and moral integrity. Grounded in Human Rights Theory, the research employed thematic textual analysis to examine instances of injustice, discrimination, and abuse of power that Mr. Lugisani encounters as he navigates t…
Sociolinguistic insights into Tshivenḓa epitaphs
This study analyses the linguistic features of Tshivenḓa epitaphs, focusing on their morpho-syntactic structures, use of euphemisms, and sociolinguistic dimensions, including gender, age, and social status. While much research has explored language use in various cultural texts, a significant gap remains in scholarly attention towards how Tshivenḓa epitaphs uniquely reflect community values and the interplay of language and social identity in mem…
The symbolism of character naming
This qualitative study explores the symbolism of character naming in Tshivenḓa novels, emphasising its role in moral guidance and inspiration. It addresses the limited scholarly attention given to the moral implications of character names in literature. Grounded in semiotic theory, the study employs textual analysis, specifically thematic analysis, to examine how names encapsulate virtues and flaws, shaping reader perceptions and character develo…
Characterisation of women through actions in a Tshivenḓa drama Ḽa ḓa hafha ḽi a kovhela by NE Sigogo
Characters’ actions often reveal their true nature more accurately than their words or beliefs. Authors use character actions to depict personality traits, physical appearance and relationships in literary works, employing indirect characterisation. This article aims to explore how character actions depict women’s personality traits in the Tshivenḓa drama Ḽa ḓa hafha ḽi a kovhela (It will set before time) by Sigogo. Data was collected from this d…
The Use of Taboo Language in Tshivenḓa
This study examines the use and perception of taboo language in Tshivenḓa-speaking communities, with a focus on how cultural norms, social expectations, and digital communication shape linguistic behaviour. The aim is to explore the social and generational dynamics influencing taboo expressions, particularly in the context of evolving communication norms brought about by modernisation and social media. Rooted in Sociolinguistic Theory, the resear…
Swearing, Euphemism, Multilingualism (4 works) · Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Law (2 works) · Linguistics (2 works) · Linguistics, Language Diversity, and Identity (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · Politics (2 works) · Postcolonial and Cultural Literary Studies (2 works)