Imraan Buccus

Imraan Buccus is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at SIT Graduate Institute. He holds a PhD from Radboud University and the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), and previously served as Academic Coordinator at Workers’ College. His research focuses on South African higher education transformation, gender roles in the ANC’s military wing, and global South international relations.

Education:

• PhD in International Relations (Radboud University/NKZN)
• MA in Social Policy Planning (UKZN)
• Bachelor of Education (UKZN)

Research interests include post-apartheid governance, participatory democracy, and decolonizing education. He co-authored South Africa’s National Framework on Public Participation and led projects assessing Namibian participatory democracy. His media engagements include regular political analysis for The Daily Maverick and TV/radio commentary.

Notable awards include the Open Society Foundation Media Fellowship (2008) and recognition as one of South Africa’s 200 Leading Young Africans (2009). He currently directs SIT’s programs on diplomacy and global South relations, including internship-focused initiatives.