Zikhona Sikota

Zikhona Sikota is the Programme Coordinator in the Academic Programme. Prior to working at the Nelson Mandela School, she was a part-time contract lecturer in the Department of Political Studies at the University of the Western Cape, where she did both her undergraduate and postgraduate studies. She holds a Master's degree in Political Studies from the University of the Western Cape. Her previous experience includes being a Project and Office Associate for the United Nations Association of South Africa as well a Research Intern in the Parliamentary liaison office of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference. She also has significant experience in working in various research projects, including as a field worker and a focus group facilitator. Her research interests include democracy, participation, development and urban politics