"Studious, resilient and hardworking"

"Fikile is a great student who is dedicated to her studies. She has exceptional patient conduct and shows good clinical skills."

"Fikile is an exemplary scholar within the academic community. Throughout her career, she has led multiple research initiatives, including her doctoral thesis, which employed an ethnographic methodology as a central research approach. Her scholarly output is extensive, with publications in numerous esteemed international journals, including Globalisation, the Journal of the New Economy, and Agenda. Over the years, she has continually refined and expanded her academic expertise, challenging herself by accepting an appointment at the University of Pretoria, thereby transitioning from her previous role at the University of the Witwatersrand. Her PhD, awarded by the University of the Witwatersrand, represents the culmination of years of rigorous effort and scholarly dedication within the field of sociology. It is both an honour and a privilege to endorse Dr. Fikile Masikane."

"I am absolutely delighted to write this recommendation for Dr. Fikile Masikane. I first experienced Fikile’s immense dedication firsthand when she served as my tutor at Wits University during my first year. Even then, her passion for Sociology, her intellectual rigor, and her genuine commitment to supporting student growth were incredibly evident. She is not just a brilliant academic, but an empathetic and inspiring mentor.

​As a scholar, Fikile’s work is both groundbreaking and deeply necessary. Her rigorous research into modern labor dynamics—specifically focusing on the lived realities of Uber and Uber Eats drivers—demonstrates her ability to tackle highly relevant, contemporary socio-economic challenges with sharp analytical focus. Furthermore, her extensive, nuanced research on the Shembe church highlights her versatility and depth as a sociologist capable of navigating complex cultural and religious landscapes"

"She has excellent people management , academic teaching & research skills ,"

"Incredible scholar & educator."

"amazing"

"Dr Masikane shares thought-provoking ideas. Her ideas make conversation possible."

"I am the Head of Division in a Engineering Institution, Currently I am studying towards Masters degree. For further engagement this is my email address zondis527@gmail.com"

"I know Fikile during her journey completing her PhD. She was working concurrently at the university. Handling tasks as full time student and employee. She went the extra mile immersing herself in her field work. I would highly recommend her"

"She is a serious scholar "