Jigu Katsande

Education
Currently a PhD student University of the Western Cape (UWC), Masters in Women’s Law (UZ), Bachelor of Education (UZ), Diploma in Education (UZ), Diploma in Journalism and Communication (CCOSA)

Gender equality area of expertise
Has keen interest in policy analysis, gender stereotypes in the curriculum, school related gender based violence, feminist pedagogies, engaging men in feminism and advocacy and activism

Career summary
Commissioner Jigu Katsande is a teacher educator and curriculum expert. He has taught in schools, teacher education colleges and universities. He has engaged teachers and school authorities on inclusive curriculum development and celebrating diversity. He Chairs the Thematic Working Group on Gender and Health. He is also a member of the Public Education and Information Committee and the Research and Programming Committee.