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Ayanda holds Honours Degrees in both Fine Art, and Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and a PGCE from UNISA. She has participated in numerous group exhibitions in KwaZulu-Natal and has taught at a number of schools.  She is currently Head of Visual Arts at St Anne’s Diocesan College, Hilton.

"Growing up in a township, I noticed that society had lost the true essence of Zulu culture and had become diluted by western influences. My artwork becomes a personal tool as I draw more aspects of my cultural roots and traditions. The research and knowledge of Zulu culture has had a subliminal yet great influence on my practical and theoretical work stressing the intersection of Zulu beadwork (with the use of glazes) and pottery. These two significant forms of crafts depicted are also a commemorative plaque to the strong women in my family who continue to nurture my own bloom of womanhood”