This book will not have been written if it were not for Professor Emnet Woldegiorgis, my mentor at the University of Johannesburg, who always encouraged me during the writing the book. He stood in the gap to support me in every possible way to see that the project was accomplished.
My appreciation also goes to Professor Elizabeth Walton, who was my supervisor for my doctoral study at the School of Education, University of the Witwatersrand. The journey was not easy as research and writing took place during the volatile times of ‘Fees Must Fall’. However, through patience and virtue, the thesis on which this book is based was completed.
This book would not have been written if it were not for the late Professor Michael Cross, who always encouraged me and mentored me, believing in me which has assisted my academic growth. To Michael Cross, ‘The best mentor in Africa’, I wish he had lived to see the fruits of his mentorship, as reflected in this book.
My acknowledgements also go to my colleague Dr. Phefumula Nyoni, at Ali Mazrui Centre for Higher Education, at the University of Johannesburg, with whom I have worked closely on different scholarly work and co-edited two books together, which were foundational to the production of this book
My appreciation and acknowledgements also go to my mentor-siblings, who did not only encourage me to write the book, but set an example in which I also read their books. The contents of my book respond to many questions regarding decolonisation, in its many dimensions and perspectives. I also acknowledge the input of Professor Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni, Professor Morgen Ndlovu and Dr. Mandlenkosi Ndlovu. I cannot forget my young sister Dr. Sifiso Ndlovu, who was always present to answer many questions which I asked in terms of the direction, in which the book was to take.