Thursday, February 09, 2012
Danger of global conflict 08 Feb 12

IranPossibility of another Gulf war on the rise

With the amassing of naval firepower, armaments and troops – American troops are expected to reach the 100 000 mark by March – in the Persian Gulf region, the spectre of what is called a fourth Gulf war, is starting to take on an air of...Full Article

Final word 07 Feb 12
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Adonis and his tattoos

 

The attractive young female presenter of a SABC magazine programme recently persuaded an Adonis of a rugby player to strip off his shirt so that she could see...
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Worth a read 06 Feb 12
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Final word – the book

In our weekly column, Final word, we explore the origin of words and expressions, often exposing an underlying typical South African humour that transcends racial and language...Full Article

Rugby watch 06 Feb 12
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Old traps loom for coach Heyneke Meyer

The more things change, the more they stay the same and history is set to repeat itself in 2012 if Heyneke Meyer, the new Springbok...Full Article

Out of Africa 06 Feb 12
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The restless ghost of Libya

The ghost of Libya has come back to haunt the US and her Western allies. An attempt to have the UN Security Council pass a resolution that...Full Article

Opinion 06 Feb 12
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Malema outplayed under democratic rules

Julius Malema, the once seemingly peerless leader of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL), has been totally outplayed under commendable democratic rules in the game of power politics,...Full Article

African politics 06 Feb 12
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Death of two liberation movements

Developments in southern Africa's two former Portuguese territories illustrate how difficult it is for a liberation movement to transform itself into a democratically-minded political party. Many former...Full Article

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  • Tomorrow's Leaders Convention 2012 Convention Adding a New Dimension With the theme of sustainable leadership and an emphasis on mentorship, the 5th annual Tomorrow's Leaders Convention will add a new dimension to the proceedings at the...
  • Project Management skills development PPO backs Davis&Dean internship programme Local project management solution provider, Post Vision Technology is throwing its support behind an innovative project management internship programme...
  • Revising Project Management programmes FTI restructures Project Management course portfolio Faculty Training Institute (FTI), South Africa’s market leader in business and systems analysis and project management training, has announced its...
  • Neuroscience of Leadership The science of Neuroleadership to make debut in SA International research and expertise in the neuroscience of leadership are set to come to South African and the African continent.
  • The Value of the MBA MBA a valuable asset to graduates The value of an MBA degree has been widely criticised by scholars and business practitioners. Criticism includes assertions that business schools are too ‘academic’...

AU Leadership Race 06 Feb 12

Nkosazana_Dlamini-ZumaSA’s power-play problems in a divided continent

If anything, the bid by South Africa’s Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to be elected chairperson of the African Union’s Commission, or secretariat, has shown up two things:... Full Article

Cricket watch 06 Feb 12

ProteasProteas will get no favours from NZ

South Africa must expect the New Zealand cricket team to use every trick in the book to unsettle them when they head off to that... Full Article

Olympic watch 06 Feb 12

RafaelNadalTennis promises a classic battle

With only some 170 days to go before the Olympic Games of 2012 start in London on July 27, the quest for gold in men’s tennis is... Full Article

Clinton in West Africa 30 Jan 12

HillaryClintonAbout more than just celebrating democracy

The whirlwind visit by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton earlier this month to West Africa – t˙ree countries in two days – was somewhat bizarre.... Full Article

Leadership 30 Jan 12

Leadership-iPadLeadership Magazine now available on Apple’s App Store

South Africa’s top award - winning business-to-business magazine, Leadership, became available for download on the Apple Store for iPads on Wednesday 25th January. The app... Full Article

Separatism 30 Jan 12

scottish flagNew life in separatist movements around the globe

For many decades separatist or secessionist groups around the world have been fighting their battles for autonomy or independence in various forums and by... Full Article

Rugby watch 30 Jan 12

HeynekeMeyerMassive challenges and oddities await Coach Meyer

Two quotes by Heyneke Meyer encapsulate the focus of the new Springbok coach.

“There are two kinds of rugby – winning rugby and losing rugby and... Full Article

Cricket watch 30 Jan 12

ProteasA season of surprises

Dangers are lurking away from home if you are ranked among the elite in test cricket. England suffered one of their most disastrous batting collapses in test history... Full Article

Local politics 30 Jan 12

Helen_Zille_Zille accused of stigmatising pregnant pupils

The dust has barely settled over South African opposition leader Helen Zille's suggestion that HIV-positive men who have unprotected sex with women should be charged with... Full Article

Capitalism 27 Jan 12

Sir_Mervyn_KingA system in the dock

As the global financial system is bracing itself for yet another crisis period and a “arduous and uneven” road to recovery, warnings are mounting from many corners... Full Article

Final word 27 Jan 12

The obedient parent

Fathers and mothers who feel that they have to work like slaves to sustain and serve their families, can rest assured that they are living up to the original... Full Article

Presidential jets 23 Jan 12

Policy_changeA political storm in a teacup?

When the South African Air Force recently sent a second plane along as back-up for the official presidential plane, Inkwazi – a Boeing 737-7ED (BBJ) –... Full Article

Zimbabwe: 23 Jan 12

Mugabe1Is this the final curtain-call?

A decision to be taken by President Mugabe in a few days’ time holds serious consequences for a very shaky coalition government in Zimbabwe. Observers are already... Full Article

Rugby watch 23 Jan 12
HeynekeMeyerAt last – now let’s get on with the game

 

After a painfully drawn-out process, word from the inner sanctuary of South African rugby is that Heyneke Meyer is in the...
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Internet blackout 23 Jan 12

WikipediaMuch more than just online piracy at stake

The online community was buzzing last week about the blackout protest on Wednesday by major American websites against proposed anti-piracy legislation. It was, however but... Full Article

Cricket watch 23 Jan 12

ProteasGraeme Smith emulates Mark Twain

South Africa would have mixed emotions about the series win against Sri Lanka in the one-day internationals.The sustained excellence of AB de Villiers and good performances by... Full Article

Final word 23 Jan 12

Those sneaky little buggers

The sun was about to come up when I arrived at the office the Monday morning before last, ready to get my week off to a flyer after... Full Article

Apple without its core 19 Jan 12

Steve_Jobs_optA tribute to the late Steve Jobs

 

Steven Paul Jobs, 56, died in October at his home with his family. The co-founder and, until last August, chief executive officer of... Full Article
Drawing our collective conscience 19 Jan 12

Zapiro_at_his_desk_optZapiro: South Africa’s best satirist

Master cartoonist Zapiro is no stranger to Leadership magazine. We have had the pleasure of his involvement in many articles, from our Madiba tribute birthday editions... Full Article

The write stuff 19 Jan 12
Lauren_Beukes_on_stair_optLauren Beukes is using her word power

 

Do not be fooled by her blonde hair, blue eyes and ability to throw together a decent outfit. Lauren Beukes is a Geek. Yes, with...
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King of the killer shot 19 Jan 12

P1050570_optBehind the lens with Andy Casagrande

Great white sharks have been getting a bad rep of late, with a reported increase in attacks around the beaches of South Africa causing... Full Article

The top of the Wine List 19 Jan 12

iStock_000014587131XLa_optSouth Africa’s leading winemakers

Four of South Africa’s leading winemakers talk about the art of producing iconic wines that stand out on the global shelf – in an intensely competitive... Full Article

The 12 days of Christmas 19 Jan 12
iStock_000014234912Lar_optWith the 12 best whiskies on offer!

 

Graham Howe, wine and spirits columnist, has made many pilgrimages around Scotland to taste whisky at the very source of uisgebeatha (the “water of life”)....
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The fantasy dinner party 19 Jan 12
iStock_000011427780Lar_optGareth Cliff hosts his best ever guest list

 

Imagine you could have a dinner party: great location, great food, great atmosphere. None of that would matter, though, because this dinner party would...
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Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback FLD 19 Jan 12
fld-20_Dyna_S_Lifestyl_optIt was with a sense of trepidation and nervousness that I approached the Dyna Switchback on the day of delivery. I had no idea what to expect from this, the latest... Full Article
Frugal Fergie, or astute businessman? 17 Jan 12

siralexv_opt2.0In this series on Sir Alex Ferguson, project leadership authority and educator Jürgen Oschadleus illustrates how effective leaders utilise ethos, pathos and logos to build and nurture their... Full Article

Rugby watch 17 Jan 12

Rassie_Erasmus1An eventful year ahead – on and off the field

And, the new Springbok rugby coach is ….., sorry, no answer yet, but the suspense is killing the South African rugby... Full Article

Worth a read? 17 Jan 12

Worth_a_read17012012Handling the four domains of truth

In this meta review we take a look at Handling Truth: Navigating the Riptides of Rhetoric, Religion, Reason, and Research in which retired professor of experimental... Full Article

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