Governing and leading through complexity
How Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi is reshaping South Africa’s response to migration through constitutional leadership Few issues test the capacity of modern governments more profoundly than migration. Across the world, it…
The Silent Shockwave: Why Trade Risk Is Rising Across South Africa
By Thabiso Tsoledi, General Manager: Risk and Business Development, CGIC South Africa entered 2026 with cautious optimism. Inflation had moderated, interest rates appeared to be stabilising, and there were signs…
Could You Have Hepatitis and Not Know It? Why Awareness Could Save Your Life
Johannesburg, 27 July 2026– Every year, millions of people around the world are affected by viral hepatitis, yet many don’t realise they are living with the infection. Often referred to…
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…