Currently working as an isiXhosa Language Practitioner (non-academic).

Dr Xolela Benayo (PhD) is a passionate Language enthusiast with expertise in in isiXhosa Home Language & Second Language Acquisition, and Language learning and Teaching. He hold a PhD in African Languages Studies: isiXhosa Literature. As an emerging scholar, he is dedicated to advancing the field of isiXhosa Home language & Second language Learning and looks forward to collaborating with fellow professionals in language education and languages' literary discourse.