UJ Press was established in October 2020 under the auspices of the UJ Library. The press started publishing Open Access journals on the Open Journal System (OJS). In October 2021, the Press set up an Open Monograph Press (OMP) and started publishing books in print, electronic and audio formats. UJ Press publish titles in all disciplines including issues surrounding 4IR and the UN SDGs. The Press also publish co-publications with international publishers, translated titles, digital scholarship…
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Ultimately, Evolving Voices is not just a book; it's a call to action—a powerful reminder that to evolve is to confront the very essence of who we are and who we aspire to become. It is a celebration of the voices that have shaped our past and a clarion call for those who will shape our future. I hope you will walk away with not only a deeper understanding of the transformation that surrounds us…
The South African minibus taxi industry is a profound paradox. Worth over R50 billion annually and moving 70% of the nation’s commuters, it is the indispensable engine of economic life. Yet it is also a brutal battleground, where violence, regulatory failure, and the exploitation of workers are tragically normalised. In this ground-breaking work, Dr Siyabulela Christopher Fobosi draws on more than…
Dr. Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka's life story is a profound testament to the power of divine purpose. Her upbringing, though challenging, was divinely designed to prepare her for a future that would impact countless lives. As the Deputy Vice Chancellor at Tshwane University of Technology, Dr. Papu-Zamxaka, a devoted Christian mother and wife of a doctor (PhD) and pastor, has risen above her humble…
Prof Vuyisile Msila is a professor of Public Leadership Studies at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs based at the University of South Africa. He has published in the areas of leadership, curriculum theory as well as Africanisation. His latest books include Rethinking Higher Education in Africa: Examining Ongoing Struggles for Cognitive Justice and Politics of…
Eli bali yinoveli yolwimi lwesiXhosa elakhelwe kumaphandle aseDutywa, libhentsisa inyani ebuhlungu eyenzeka kumakhaya ethu—kuquka amanyala nokunyanzeliswa kwabantu emtshatweni bengazani bengathandani. Nangona mandulo oku kwakwamkelekile njengesithethe sakwaNtu, namhlanje kuyila iyantlukwano kwakunye neziphumo ezibi nezibuhlungu. Kule ncwadi kulahleka imiphefumlo engenatyala ngenxa yezigqibo…
In this volume, we study the complex formation of the of the extraordinary life, capabilities, vision, energy, and commitment of Jan Smuts from his early years at home, school and university, showing how his practical skills as a commando, soldier and statesman are integrally related to his early experiences. His life unfolds against the background of imperialism and empire that shaped the world…
Resilience in Higher Education: The South African Experience offers a timely, thoughtful, and necessary scholarly response to these realities. The volume acknowledges that the pressures facing South African Higher Education institutions (HEIs), such as student poverty and food insecurity, mental health challenges, level of preparedness, and funding instability, cannot be addressed solely through…
This book discusses new perspectives on good corporate governance principles. It focuses on ESG, the history of good corporate practices and aspects of business human rights, as well as international developments in the way business human rights should be protected by domestic companies, using as an example the duty of corporate vigilance issued by France. The book also discusses relevant…
In September 2024, a handful of novelists, poets, academics, and scholars gathered at the Johannesburg Institute of Advanced Study (JIAS) to ponder the implications of artificial intelligence for creative writing. What you hold in your hand is a collection of creative and reflective work that explores each writer’s perspective on writing with and against generative AI. The creative work is…
The 2025 Pan-African Postgraduate & Postdoctoral Research Conference Proceedings presents a collection of peer-reviewed abstracts and scholarly contributions from emerging and established researchers across the African continent. Hosted by the University of Johannesburg’s Research Capacity Development Unit, the conference provides a platform for postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows,…