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 that economic activity was beginning to improve. Yet, beneath the surface, a different picture is emerging. At CGIC, we are seeing increasing evidence that the […] The post The Silent…
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 as a “silent disease”, hepatitis can quietly damage the liver for months or even years before symptoms begin to appear. Because symptoms often don’t appear […] The post Could You Have Hepatitis and Not Know It? Why…
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 has discovered a most accommodating word. It arrives dressed as virtue, speaks with the tone of moral urgency, and leaves with very little having been […] The post Blame rearranged:…
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 transformation, sourcing, skills development and retaining talent and ensuring productive work relationships. The SABPP’s mission is to professionalise people practices and the HR function to […] The…
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. Leadership sat down with Ellen Tise, Chief Director: Library and Information Services at Stellenbosch University to find out more. Academic libraries are harnessing the power of digital […] The…
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 every principal, a shortcut through the hard business of fixing schools. The second is to treat it as a threat: a plagiarism engine, a privacy […] The post AI and new technology transforms education in South Africa appeared first on…
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 Sibuyi set out to study for a degree in optometry, he had no idea that his vocation would see him evolve into a force for […] The post Championingresponsible AI practices appeared first on Leadership .
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 ability to define reality, navigate change, and inspire others toward a shared future. This is especially true in the current climate in which we find […] The post The leadership test facing South…
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 IR). UWC is historically recognised as a university with a strong social justice mission in South Africa. At the University of the Western Cape (UWC), […] The post Dr Shirlene Neerputh:…
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, and situations. An organisation’s situation is pervasively influenced by the economy in which it functions (such as the current Industry 4.0), and the associated disruptive […]…