South Africa’s G20 Presidency (2024–2025)
Background and Context South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency on 1 December 2024, marking the first time an African country has held this position. The theme for its presidency is…
A true shining light for healthcare in rural Burgersfort
Dr Lorna Maphuthuma and her Rinato Clinic are more than just advocates for health and well-being—they are a beacon of hope for those who need a little bit of compassion…
Celebrating milestones in accessibility: the legacy of Braille and its continued advocacy
Established two centuries ago by Louis Braille in 1824, braille is a tactile system (not a language) consisting of raised dots which works by using a combination of six dots…
Big Break of Courage and Passion for Daybreak
Leadership editor, Prof JJ Tabane, sat down with Daybreak CEO Richard Manzini and was fascinated by his views on the economy, his passion for poultry farming, and his leadership approach. Daybreak…
A pillar of strength in education
Prof. Nicolene Schutte (formerly known as Barkhuizen) highlights the importance of women empowerment to the UFS Business School and gives us some insight into her journey as an academic Women’s…
Housing, leadership, and everything inbetween
Housing Company Tshwane’s CEO Obakeng Nyundu is a fierce leader fighting the housing battle for the City of Tshwane’s voiceless Since 2001, the Housing Company Tshwane (HCT) has been mandated…
Daybreak Foods’ champion of the people
Daybreak Foods’ Chief People Officer, Tshepo Yvonne Mosadi, is fully aware of her duty to ensure the entity’s staff are given every opportunity to succeed As a seasoned HR leader…
“I want to change the world, one step at a time and one person at a time”
The Council for Geoscience’s Dr Thuli Khumalo simply wants what’s best for women, and she is playing her part in pushing for true equality Dr Thuli Khumalo’s journey to the…
Sharing a South African history to unite and inspire all of our people
South Africa’s diverse and often fractious history holds different significance for different people, but the end game for Freedom Park is about unity through celebrating our diversity “Our outreach programs…
Election of new President and Vice-President of Blind SA
After the announcement regarding the resignation of Ntshavheni Netshituni as President of Blind SA to take up a permanent appointment as Deputy Director with the Department of Women, Youth, and…