Tshivenḓa National Lexicography Unit
Faculty of Humanities, Social Science and EducationAbout the unit
Tshivenḓa National Lexicography Unit’s key mandate is to document, preserve, develop, and compile monolingual and translation dictionaries that assist in the development of the two languages. They assist students who have registered Tshivenda, Lexicography and BA Language Practice with language related queries. Every year the final year BA Language Practice students benefit from the NLU’s by doing experiential learning.
Staff profiles
Miss Fhulufhelo Olga Mikosi is an Administrative Clerk at the Tshivenda National Lexicography Unit. She has worked for over 13 years in the higher education sector.
Department: Tshivenḓa National Lexicography Unit
Designation: Administrative Clerk
Qualifications: Certificate for the Executive Secretary (Boston City Campus and Business College)
Phone: +2715 962 8143
Email: Fhulufhelo.Mikosi@univen.ac.za
Office No: 03, Old Economics Building
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Ms Avhavhudzani Virginia Mantsha is a Lexicographer at the Tshivenḓa National Lexicography Unit. She has worked for over 13 years in the higher education sector. She specialises in Lexicography and has published extensively in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are:
- LE Mphasha, SL Tshikota & AV Mantsha, 2020 Respect in the Upbringing of a Muvenḓa Child: A Continuous Application of the Fifth Commandment Gender & Behaviour, Vol. 18 (4) Ife Centre for Psychological Studies/Services Ile-ife, Nigeria.
- LE Mphasha, SL Tshikota, AV Mantsha & TP Ṋetshiḓongololwe, 2021 The Cultural Forms of Expression in Northern Sotho Gender & Behaviour, Vol. 19 No 1. Ife Centre for Psychological Studies/Services Ile-ife, Nigeria.
- Tshikota SL, ME Takalani, NT Mukundamago & AV Mantsha, 2017. The Official Foundation Phase CAPS English-Tshivenḓa Picture Dictionary, Grade R-3. South African: South African Heritage Publishers.
Department: Tshivenḓa National Lexicography Unit
Designation: Lexicographer
Qualifications: BA, UED, BA(Hons) (Univen), MA (UL), Computer Diploma (Techniven)
Phone: +2715 962 8327
Email: Avhavhudzani.Mantsha@univen.ac.za
Office No: 04, Old Tech Building
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Ms Mulalo Esther Takalani is a Lexicographer at the Tshivenda National Lexicography Unit. She has worked for over 20 years in the higher education sector. She specialises in lexicography and translation. Among her recent publications are:
- ME Takalani, 2021. Working Together or Alone- Two Sides of the Same Coin? Vol 20 No 1, pp11-12 ISSN 1680-1938, Muratho SATI Publication.
- ME Takalani, 2020. Is There Something in the Air? Vol 19, No 1, pp32-33 ISSN 1680-1938, Muratho SATI Publication.
- Tshikota SL, ME Takalani, NT Mukundamago & AV Mantsha, 2017. The Official Foundation Phase CAPS English-Tshivenḓa Picture Dictionary, Grade R-3. South African: South African Heritage Publishers.
Department: Tshivenḓa National Lexicography Unit
Designation: Lexicographer
Qualifications: BA, BAHons (Univen) MA Language Practice in Translation (UFS)
Phone: +2715 962 8384
Email: mulalo.takalani@univen.ac.za
Office No: 02, Old Tech Building