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Dear Dennis Francis,Thank you for submitting your article to the South African Journal of Higher Education. We are pleased to inform you that your paper, "TROUBLING the teaching and learning of gender and sexuality diversity in South African education," has been accepted for publication.We found your research to be innovative and timely, as it addresses an important topic in South African education that has received little attention in the past. Your use of critical pedagogy and intersectionality theory provides a useful lens for understanding the complex intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and power in the context of education.We particularly appreciated your nuanced analysis of how teachers' comfort zones and learning edges can impact their ability to teach diverse gender and sexuality issues effectively. Your findings highlight the need for ongoing professional development and support structures for teachers to address these challenges.Furthermore, we commend you for engaging in community-based research that actively involves marginalized communities in the research process. This approach not only enhances the validity of your findings but also contributes to building a more inclusive and equitable educational environment.Please find below the detailed feedback on your article, including suggestions for improvement:Strengths:1. Innovative research topic that addresses an important gap in South African education.2. Thoughtful use of critical pedagogy and intersectionality theory to analyze the complex intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and power in education.3. Nuanced analysis of teachers' comfort zones and learning edges and their impact on teaching diverse gender and sexuality issues effectively.4. Appreciation for engaging in community-based research that actively involves marginalized communities in the research process.Areas for Improvement:1. Ensure consistency in formatting and citation throughout the article. Some sections have inconsistent spacing, font sizes, or citation styles, which may distract from the overall quality of the research.2. Consider adding more concrete examples or case studies to illustrate your findings. This could help readers better understand how the concepts you discuss play out in practice.3. Provide more detailed explanations for some of the statistical analysis used in the study. While you acknowledge the limitations of your sample size, additional context may reassure readers of the study's validity.4. Include a clearer discussion of the implications of your findings for policy and practice in South African education. Your article would benefit from more specific recommendations for how teachers, educators, and policymakers can address the challenges you identify.In conclusion, we appreciate your contribution to the field of higher education research in South Africa. We believe that your paper will be of interest to scholars, practitioners, and policymakers working towards more inclusive and effective educational environments. Please feel free to make any necessary revisions based on our feedback before proceeding with the publication process.Best regards,[Your Name]Editor-in-ChiefSouth African Journal of Higher Education