Contact Info

Office 301, Arts Building (KwaDlangezwa Campus)

Phone: +27 35 902 6440

Dr K Gqibitole

Lecturer

Qualifications:

MA (University of KwaZulu-Natal), STD (Mxenge), PhD (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

About

Khaya Gqibitole was born in the Eastern Cape. He attended the then Griffiths Mxenge College of Education where he obtained a senior teachers diploma, majoring in English and History. He later enrolled in the then University Natal (University of KwaZulu-Natal) where he obtained a PhD (English Studies). He has written a handful of radio plays, and published a novel, Tutaishi: The African Tale (2005) and short stories; Fresh Scars, Kwela Books (2004) and My Blood is Red Too, Short Story Review of South Africa (2005). Other short stories, Gqibitole, Khaya. 2022. ‘Pain’ In: Is My Body Not Strong Enough? Pan-African Writings and Artworks. Johannesburg: Layla Cassim ERS Consultants CC & Redcord (Pty) Ltd.;

Gqibitole, Khaya. 2022. ‘Voiceless’ In: Is My Body Not Strong Enough? Pan-African      Writings and Artworks. Johannesburg: Layla Cassim ERS Consultants CC & Redcord (Pty) Ltd.;

Gqibitole, Khaya. 2022. ‘Dark Light’ In: Is My Body Not Strong Enough? Pan-African    Writings and Artworks. Johannesburg: Layla Cassim ERS Consultants CC & Redcord (Pty) Ltd.

Research Interests

  • Radio Drama
  • African literature
  • Culture
  • Gender
  • Language

Professional Membership

  • The English Academy Review