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Zola Mbinda on her thesis

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When she is not supervising other student’s work, she continues to breathe life into the history department and the world at large through her contributions to society. As a PhD candidate, her thesis, titled “Umsebenzi Wabafazi” - the work of women. Drawing from people within her own life, she used this experience to ignite her academic fire and contribute to women's health.
25 Mar English South Africa Education · Careers

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