Qualifications:
BA Media Communications and Culture (Nelson Mandela University); PgDip; MA Journalism and Media Studies (Rhodes University)

Thandiwe oversees the Social Innovation Hub programme which is focused on Digital Storytelling, digital access, social innovation and enterprise development. She also manages the division's communications and digital presence and is on the Rhodes University Enterprise and Supplier Development Committee. 

Thandiwe teaches Digital Research Methods as a general course for undergraduate and postgraduate students and academics. 

Her research interests include: Southern Epistemologies; Media Studies and Digital Research methods and Community-based participatory research.

Pearse, N.J., Matyobeni, T. 2025. A case study of a University promoting inclusive economic growth. African Journal of Higher Education Community Engagement, 2,1. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21504/ajhece.v2i1.2543