Blame rearranged: Africa’s decolonisation illusion
Decolonisation, properly understood, was never meant to be a permanent condition. It was a transition. A doorway through which nations passed from subjugation into responsibility, writes Lionel Jean Michel. Africa…
SABPP: professionalising the HR industry
The Human Resource (HR) function is at the heart of all organisations in ensuring the achievement of business goals. This internationally recognised profession, more than any other, is responsible for…
Championing digital transformation to broaden access to knowledge
Stellenbosch University might be South Africa’s second-oldest institution of higher learning, but it is also leading the way when it comes to digital transformation of education and access to knowledge.…
AI and new technology transforms education in South Africa
There are two lazy ways to talk about artificial intelligence in education. The first is to treat it as a miracle: a machine tutor for every child, a dashboard for…
Championingresponsible AI practices
Dr. Nkhenso Sibuyi has turned his training as an optometrist into becoming a force for change in the world of libraries and AI at the University of Johannesburg When Nkhenso…
The leadership test facing South African education
Leadership has always been a cornerstone of the education sector at every level. The current landscape, more than ever before, requires leaders to rise to the occasion. Leadership is influence–the…
Dr Shirlene Neerputh: leading the University of the Western Cape (UWC) libraries into the digital future
The transformation of the University of the Western Cape into a digital hub reflects the institution’s broader commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and academic excellence in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4th…
Transformation must be inspired by leadership role modelling and requires a comprehensive change in the paradigm of the organisation, including the attitudes and behaviour of its employees.
To lead individual employees and teams through such a process requires understanding of the personalities of followers at the cognitive, conative, and emotional intelligence levels. Leadership deals with leaders, followers,…
Youth lead the way as South Africa’s new generation of blood donors steps up
Johannesburg, 25 June 2026 – As South Africa concludes Youth Month, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is celebrating a new generation of life-savers who are helping to secure…
From borderland to economic powerhouse: the visionary journey of Gundo Maswime and the future of Musina and Makhado Special Economic Zone
The road to Musina stretches across vast landscapes, passing through towns, farms and open spaces that seem untouched by the rapid pace of modern development. For many South Africans, Musina…