Prof Khoza-Shangase

Professor Katijah Khoza-Shangase obtained all her tertiary qualifications from the University of the Witwatersrand. She obtained her graduate degree as a Speech Pathologist and Audiologist in 1996, her Master’s degree in 2000, and was awarded her PhD (Audiology) in 2008 as the first Black graduate to be awarded a PhD from a South African university in her field.

She has worked as a practicing clinician at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (an academic hospital linked to the University of the Witwatersrand), and has also lectured within the School of Human & Community Development (Speech Pathology & Audiology department) at Wits.

Prof Khoza-Shangase is an active researcher who has and continues to be scholarly engaged by presenting at conferences, engaging in research, publishing, and maintaining CPD (continued-professional development) compliance.

Because she speaks several African languages, her clinical assessment and management are largely culturally and linguistically sensitive.

Prof Khoza-Shangase serves on numerous Boards and Committees to fulfill both her professional as well as her personal community engagement needs.