Tigere Paidamoyo Muringa
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 1148370 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Tigere Paidamoyo Muringa |
| PRENOMES | Tigere Paidamoyo |
| SOBRENOME | Muringa |
| ASSINATURA | MURINGA T P |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Durban University of Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3773-4959 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 24 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 24 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2021 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
“Wife, widow, or warrior?”
A growing body of literature recognises the media’s role in shaping political identities and leadership legitimacy. Studies suggest that women presidential candidates in post-colonial Southern Africa are often framed through historical, cultural, and gendered archetypes that limit their political agency. Drawing on feminist media theory, framing theory, and Critical Language Awareness (CLA), this study analyses how media language constructs women…
From “mother of the nation” to “unfit for office”
This study examines how mainstream news media in Malawi and South Africa frame women who move from established political positions into contests for executive leadership, addressing a gap in comparative Southern African research on the gendered mediation of presidential legitimacy. Using a comparative qualitative content analysis of 102 articles from Malawi24 and Independent Online (IOL), the study analyses coverage of Joyce Banda and Nkosazana D…
Media, Constitutionalism, and Democracy in Zimbabwe
Media plays a crucial role in constitutionalism and democracy. Research on the linkages between these concepts is critical, especially in the postcolonial African context, where presidential term limits and the subversion of constitutional mandates to extend or abolish such limits remain a persistent challenge. This paper draws on framing theory to investigate the contested political narratives regarding Zimbabwe's proposed extension of the Presi…
Tollgates of progress
This study investigates how social media affordances frame corruption as a systemic gatekeeping mechanism in South Africa. It introduces the Accelerant of Perception model to explain the erosion of institutional legitimacy. Using multi-platform qualitative content analysis of a bounded digital event, we analysed 1,107 cross-platform responses to the viral “Tollgates of Black Progress” debate on X, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Findings reveal th…
Rethinking public participation in South Africa’s local governance system
Public participation is a fundamental constitutional pillar in South Africa’s democratic governance, yet the translation of this principle into practice remains a persistent challenge, particularly at local government level. This systematic review examines the barriers undermining effective public participation in local government, through synthesising evidence from peer-reviewed literature, policy documents, and institutional reports published b…
Analysing visual narratives
Flooding incidents in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa, have increased significantly since the 20th century, with the April 2022 floods regarded as among the most disastrous recorded in the province. Literature recognises the role of photojournalists in disaster communication and management, as images provide visual evidence of devastation, human suffering, property damage, and the scale of disasters. The 2022 KZN floods constitute a significant…
“Not presidential enough?” Independent Online’s framing of women’s electability in South Africa’s presidential race
A growing body of literature recognises the role of media framing in shaping public perceptions of political leadership. Studies of gender bias in election coverage suggest that women presidential candidates often face heightened scrutiny and negative stereotypes. This study reviews the news framing of women presidential aspirants in South Africa to provide insights into how the press constructs their electability. Data for this study were gather…
Gendered framing of women politicians in South Africa
Introduction A growing body of literature recognises the role of cultural discourse in shaping political legitimacy. Studies suggest that in many African societies, leadership remains deeply rooted in patriarchal traditions, influencing how women presidential aspirants are perceived. This study reviews news coverage of women in South African presidential elections and examines how media narratives frame female candidates as deviating from cultura…
Examining the Gendered Narratives in News Coverage of Joyce Banda
A growing body of literature recognises media narratives’ influence in shaping public perceptions of leadership and governance. Studies suggest that women presidential aspirants are often framed within symbolic constraints, where they are perceived as capable leaders in supportive roles but not as legitimate rulers. This study systematically reviews news coverage of Malawi’s first female president, Joyce Banda, examining how the media differentia…
Zimbabwe's Presidential Term Debate
This study investigates discourse on X (formerly Twitter) surrounding President Mnangagwa's potential term extension in Zimbabwe. Using qualitative thematic analysis of 500 posts (2023–2025) and Digital Democracy Theory, it examines how competing narratives are mediated. Findings reveal predominantly oppositional discourse anchored in constitutional legality, with citizens invoking Section 91(2) as a primary tool of resistance, a form of “perform…
Exploring ethical dilemmas and institutional challenges in AI adoption
Introduction Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek are increasingly shaping higher education. However, their integration into student learning remains underexplored. This study investigates how university students in South Africa use AI-based tools in their academic practices and the specific tasks these tools support. It also examines the ethical challenges and considerations arising from their use, highlighting the need for st…
‘It’s all talk but no action’ – navigating political and administrative will in transforming local government
Political and administrative will are crucial in transforming local government. However, a gap exist in how to mobilise political and administrative will effectivley.. This study investigates the dynamics of navigating political and administrative will in transforming local government. Using a qualitative case it examines how these interactions impact governance reforms in South Africa. Data were collected through focus group interviews with 121 …
Assessing the Responsiveness of Journalism Curricula to the Labor Market Needs in South Africa
Through the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, this study evaluates the responsiveness of journalism curricula in South Africa to the evolving needs of the industry. Forty-six reviewed studies literature were retrieved for analysis. Findings indicate that while some institutions have incorporated digital media skills, critical thinking and ethics into their curricula, significant gaps remain in…
“Meaning in the Service of Power”
This study adopts a Marxist lens to critique media discourse in IOL and News24’s coverage of Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Cyril Ramaphosa during the 54th ANC elective conference in December 2017. It examines how these platforms framed their candidacies and how such framings reinforced or challenged structural power dynamics. Using Fairclough’s (Citation1992) critical discourse analysis, 200 news articles were analysed to identify dominant ideologic…
Digital empowerment of women in the South African public sector
Introduction: The digital empowerment of women in the South African public sector presents a strategic opportunity to enhance women's technical competencies and boost their confidence in digital environments. Despite global progress, the inclusion of women in digital technologies and information communication technologies (ICTs) in South Africa remains low, reflecting persistent gendered marginalisation in the digital economy. Methods: This study…
Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child”
Background The phrase “Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child” aptly describes the state of South African local government, where the lack of consequence management has fostered systemic inefficiencies, corruption, and declining service delivery. Municipalities envisioned as strategic focal points for developmental governance under the White Paper on Local Government (1998) have become unresponsive and plagued by governance failures. Objective This st…
Learning and Unlearning
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are instrumental in promoting industrialisation and economic growth in many countries, especially within the developing world. While various SEZs established in South Africa are expected to drive local economic development processes, their performance has been erratic due to various governance, regulatory, and infrastructure issues. This study explores the core leadership competencies required to enhance the success …
No to Third Term! Pastoral Statement by the Church in Zimbabwe as an Indictment on President Mnangagwa's Bid to Amend the Constitution
The Second Republic of Zimbabwe has witnessed continued political and socio-economic crises. Despite the worsening crisis under the new dispensation, there have been calls for extending the current administration's term limit beyond 2028. The impending crisis has attracted several responses and criticisms across various sectors. The church collective in Zimbabwe has raised concerns over the crisis and issued several statements commenting on the d…
Memetization of the president’s speeches to the nation in South Africa as popular rhetoric elements
The proliferation of political memes in recent years allows us to assume that they are a new tool of political communication and that social networks increase the possibilities for civil society to express opinions and intervene in the debate on matters of public interest. This article aims to examine the memes that have been disseminated on Twitter since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa in the wake of the president’s speech…
Influence of Digital Media on Radio’s Public Discourse
This article examined the effects of digital media on radio's role in public discourse and civic engagement in South Africa. The study combined a review of existing literature with empirical research using in-depth interviews with 10 participants that included radio producers and listeners from radio stations that have Zulu as their broadcast language (five radio producers from Ukhozi FM and Gagasi FM and five listeners from Durban, South Africa)…
Media Literacy's Role in Democratic Engagement and Societal Transformation among University Students
By providing citizens with the knowledge they need to meaningfully participate in the democratic process, the media plays a vital role in the growth and consolidation of the democratic project. Also essential is citizens’ aptitude to critically examine, assess, produce and understand media and its social role in a democracy. The current study explores the role of media literacy in democratic engagement and social change among South African univer…
Curbing bureaucratic limitations through continuous learning in local government in South Africa
The local government in South Africa faces a dire scenario as it relentlessly fails to execute its legally mandated responsibilities of rendering essential goods and services. Despite various legal frameworks (The Municipal Systems Act 2000; The Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) 2003) and government interventions (The Batho Pele Principles 1997) to address the bureaucratic limitations, local government continues to transgress, resulting in …
We are not Ready for a ‘she’ President”
Independent Online and News24 Framing of Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion concerning political leaders by either selecting or negating what to report. Extensive research has shown that apart from informing the public about issues of interest, the media is a socio-political institution responsible for framing events and issues to influence the audience engagement with news. This article reports on a study that used a qualitative case study approach to investigate …
Learning and Unlearning
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are instrumental in promoting industrialisation and economic growth in many countries, especially within the developing world. While various SEZs established in South Africa are expected to drive local economic development processes, their performance has been erratic due to various governance, regulatory, and infrastructure issues. This study explores the core leadership competencies required to enhance the success …
No to Third Term! Pastoral Statement by the Church in Zimbabwe as an Indictment on President Mnangagwa's Bid to Amend the Constitution
The Second Republic of Zimbabwe has witnessed continued political and socio-economic crises. Despite the worsening crisis under the new dispensation, there have been calls for extending the current administration's term limit beyond 2028. The impending crisis has attracted several responses and criticisms across various sectors. The church collective in Zimbabwe has raised concerns over the crisis and issued several statements commenting on the d…
Independent Online and News24 Framing of Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion concerning political leaders by either selecting or negating what to report. Extensive research has shown that apart from informing the public about issues of interest, the media is a socio-political institution responsible for framing events and issues to influence the audience engagement with news. This article reports on a study that used a qualitative case study approach to investigate …
Independent Online and News24 Framing of Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion concerning political leaders by either selecting or negating what to report. Extensive research has shown that apart from informing the public about issues of interest, the media is a socio-political institution responsible for framing events and issues to influence the audience engagement with news. This article reports on a study that used a qualitative case study approach to investigate …
Memetization of the president’s speeches to the nation in South Africa as popular rhetoric elements
The proliferation of political memes in recent years allows us to assume that they are a new tool of political communication and that social networks increase the possibilities for civil society to express opinions and intervene in the debate on matters of public interest. This article aims to examine the memes that have been disseminated on Twitter since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa in the wake of the president’s speech…
Influence of Digital Media on Radio’s Public Discourse
This article examined the effects of digital media on radio's role in public discourse and civic engagement in South Africa. The study combined a review of existing literature with empirical research using in-depth interviews with 10 participants that included radio producers and listeners from radio stations that have Zulu as their broadcast language (five radio producers from Ukhozi FM and Gagasi FM and five listeners from Durban, South Africa)…
Media Literacy's Role in Democratic Engagement and Societal Transformation among University Students
By providing citizens with the knowledge they need to meaningfully participate in the democratic process, the media plays a vital role in the growth and consolidation of the democratic project. Also essential is citizens’ aptitude to critically examine, assess, produce and understand media and its social role in a democracy. The current study explores the role of media literacy in democratic engagement and social change among South African univer…
Curbing bureaucratic limitations through continuous learning in local government in South Africa
The local government in South Africa faces a dire scenario as it relentlessly fails to execute its legally mandated responsibilities of rendering essential goods and services. Despite various legal frameworks (The Municipal Systems Act 2000; The Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) 2003) and government interventions (The Batho Pele Principles 1997) to address the bureaucratic limitations, local government continues to transgress, resulting in …
We are not Ready for a ‘she’ President”
Exploring ethical dilemmas and institutional challenges in AI adoption
Introduction Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek are increasingly shaping higher education. However, their integration into student learning remains underexplored. This study investigates how university students in South Africa use AI-based tools in their academic practices and the specific tasks these tools support. It also examines the ethical challenges and considerations arising from their use, highlighting the need for st…
‘It’s all talk but no action’ – navigating political and administrative will in transforming local government
Political and administrative will are crucial in transforming local government. However, a gap exist in how to mobilise political and administrative will effectivley.. This study investigates the dynamics of navigating political and administrative will in transforming local government. Using a qualitative case it examines how these interactions impact governance reforms in South Africa. Data were collected through focus group interviews with 121 …
Assessing the Responsiveness of Journalism Curricula to the Labor Market Needs in South Africa
Through the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, this study evaluates the responsiveness of journalism curricula in South Africa to the evolving needs of the industry. Forty-six reviewed studies literature were retrieved for analysis. Findings indicate that while some institutions have incorporated digital media skills, critical thinking and ethics into their curricula, significant gaps remain in…
“Meaning in the Service of Power”
This study adopts a Marxist lens to critique media discourse in IOL and News24’s coverage of Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Cyril Ramaphosa during the 54th ANC elective conference in December 2017. It examines how these platforms framed their candidacies and how such framings reinforced or challenged structural power dynamics. Using Fairclough’s (Citation1992) critical discourse analysis, 200 news articles were analysed to identify dominant ideologic…
Digital empowerment of women in the South African public sector
Introduction: The digital empowerment of women in the South African public sector presents a strategic opportunity to enhance women's technical competencies and boost their confidence in digital environments. Despite global progress, the inclusion of women in digital technologies and information communication technologies (ICTs) in South Africa remains low, reflecting persistent gendered marginalisation in the digital economy. Methods: This study…
Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child”
Background The phrase “Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child” aptly describes the state of South African local government, where the lack of consequence management has fostered systemic inefficiencies, corruption, and declining service delivery. Municipalities envisioned as strategic focal points for developmental governance under the White Paper on Local Government (1998) have become unresponsive and plagued by governance failures. Objective This st…
Learning and Unlearning
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are instrumental in promoting industrialisation and economic growth in many countries, especially within the developing world. While various SEZs established in South Africa are expected to drive local economic development processes, their performance has been erratic due to various governance, regulatory, and infrastructure issues. This study explores the core leadership competencies required to enhance the success …
No to Third Term! Pastoral Statement by the Church in Zimbabwe as an Indictment on President Mnangagwa's Bid to Amend the Constitution
The Second Republic of Zimbabwe has witnessed continued political and socio-economic crises. Despite the worsening crisis under the new dispensation, there have been calls for extending the current administration's term limit beyond 2028. The impending crisis has attracted several responses and criticisms across various sectors. The church collective in Zimbabwe has raised concerns over the crisis and issued several statements commenting on the d…
“Wife, widow, or warrior?”
A growing body of literature recognises the media’s role in shaping political identities and leadership legitimacy. Studies suggest that women presidential candidates in post-colonial Southern Africa are often framed through historical, cultural, and gendered archetypes that limit their political agency. Drawing on feminist media theory, framing theory, and Critical Language Awareness (CLA), this study analyses how media language constructs women…
From “mother of the nation” to “unfit for office”
This study examines how mainstream news media in Malawi and South Africa frame women who move from established political positions into contests for executive leadership, addressing a gap in comparative Southern African research on the gendered mediation of presidential legitimacy. Using a comparative qualitative content analysis of 102 articles from Malawi24 and Independent Online (IOL), the study analyses coverage of Joyce Banda and Nkosazana D…
Media, Constitutionalism, and Democracy in Zimbabwe
Media plays a crucial role in constitutionalism and democracy. Research on the linkages between these concepts is critical, especially in the postcolonial African context, where presidential term limits and the subversion of constitutional mandates to extend or abolish such limits remain a persistent challenge. This paper draws on framing theory to investigate the contested political narratives regarding Zimbabwe's proposed extension of the Presi…
Tollgates of progress
This study investigates how social media affordances frame corruption as a systemic gatekeeping mechanism in South Africa. It introduces the Accelerant of Perception model to explain the erosion of institutional legitimacy. Using multi-platform qualitative content analysis of a bounded digital event, we analysed 1,107 cross-platform responses to the viral “Tollgates of Black Progress” debate on X, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Findings reveal th…
Rethinking public participation in South Africa’s local governance system
Public participation is a fundamental constitutional pillar in South Africa’s democratic governance, yet the translation of this principle into practice remains a persistent challenge, particularly at local government level. This systematic review examines the barriers undermining effective public participation in local government, through synthesising evidence from peer-reviewed literature, policy documents, and institutional reports published b…
Analysing visual narratives
Flooding incidents in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa, have increased significantly since the 20th century, with the April 2022 floods regarded as among the most disastrous recorded in the province. Literature recognises the role of photojournalists in disaster communication and management, as images provide visual evidence of devastation, human suffering, property damage, and the scale of disasters. The 2022 KZN floods constitute a significant…
“Not presidential enough?” Independent Online’s framing of women’s electability in South Africa’s presidential race
A growing body of literature recognises the role of media framing in shaping public perceptions of political leadership. Studies of gender bias in election coverage suggest that women presidential candidates often face heightened scrutiny and negative stereotypes. This study reviews the news framing of women presidential aspirants in South Africa to provide insights into how the press constructs their electability. Data for this study were gather…
Gendered framing of women politicians in South Africa
Introduction A growing body of literature recognises the role of cultural discourse in shaping political legitimacy. Studies suggest that in many African societies, leadership remains deeply rooted in patriarchal traditions, influencing how women presidential aspirants are perceived. This study reviews news coverage of women in South African presidential elections and examines how media narratives frame female candidates as deviating from cultura…
Examining the Gendered Narratives in News Coverage of Joyce Banda
A growing body of literature recognises media narratives’ influence in shaping public perceptions of leadership and governance. Studies suggest that women presidential aspirants are often framed within symbolic constraints, where they are perceived as capable leaders in supportive roles but not as legitimate rulers. This study systematically reviews news coverage of Malawi’s first female president, Joyce Banda, examining how the media differentia…
Zimbabwe's Presidential Term Debate
This study investigates discourse on X (formerly Twitter) surrounding President Mnangagwa's potential term extension in Zimbabwe. Using qualitative thematic analysis of 500 posts (2023–2025) and Digital Democracy Theory, it examines how competing narratives are mediated. Findings reveal predominantly oppositional discourse anchored in constitutional legality, with citizens invoking Section 91(2) as a primary tool of resistance, a form of “perform…
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