Background
Zungu, Phyllis J. was born on August 1, 1946 in Durban, South Africa. Daughter of Peter Mkhumbe and Beatrice Ntombifikile (Caluza) Dlungwane.
Zungu, Phyllis J. was born on August 1, 1946 in Durban, South Africa. Daughter of Peter Mkhumbe and Beatrice Ntombifikile (Caluza) Dlungwane.
Bachelor, University Zululand, Durban, 1982. Bachelor with honors, University Natal, Pietermartzburg, 1985. Master of Arts, University Natal, Pietermartzburg, 1986.
Bachelor of Education, University Natal, Durban, 1986. Doctor of Letters, University The University of Durban-Westville, 1995.
Assistant teacher Oakford Priory, Durban-Verulam, 1965-1968. Student teacher Appelsbosch T. Traing C., Durban, 1969. Assistant teacher Department Education C, Durban-Umlazi, 1970-1982.
Junior lecturer University The University of Durban-Westville, 1982-1986, lecturer, 1986-1990, senior lecturer, since 1990, head department, since 1990, professor, since 1997. Arts and culture consultant Izintombi Zekhethelo, Durban, since 1997.
Member Natal Museum (executive, councillor since 1999), Arts and Culture Council (counsellor, secretary since 1999), National Geography Names (counsellor since 1999).
Married Edward Nkosinathi Zungu, December 30, 1972. 6 children.