Synopsis
For his outstanding contribution in enriching the isiZulu language and culture, and revolutionary invention of a new lexicon in isiZulu, Dr Nene was awarded the Order of Ikhamanga in Bronze
First name
Thokozani
Last name
Nene
Date of birth
19 September 1944
Date of death
19 September 2008
Dr Thokozani Mandlenkosi Ernest Nene, known as “Gxaba Lembadada”, was born at Kwa Hlabisa, on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal on 19 September 1944.
Dr Nene attended the Eshowe Government School, where he matriculated in 1965. He went on to study at the University of Zululand, Ongoye, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 2001 he obtained a Doctor’s Degree in Philosophy at the same institution.