Community Engagement
latest news & developmentsRural communities are seen but never heard
This thought-provoking article explores the often-unseen complexities of rural communities in South Africa, drawing parallels from film portrayals to institutional engagements.…
Marutha Promise
For Marutha Promise, 28, science is about more than laboratory research; it is about creating opportunities for others to learn, grow and thrive. While pursuing a master's degree…
Takudzwa Makuwa
For Takudzwa Makuwa, numbers tell stories that can change lives. As a lecturer in Quantitative Thinking and Techniques at Rosebank International, he is equipping the next…
Carlo Daniels
Carlo Daniels, 30, is proving that potential is not defined by where you begin, but by the determination to keep learning. As a lecturer at the University of South Africa, he…
Ramaphosa to ANC members: campaigning for 2026 elections is mandatory
He said the party would be run strictly, with zero tolerance for corruption, ill-discipline and factionalism
The future of SANParks: From fortress conservation to inclusivity
Its new strategy, Vision 2040, aims to redress economic inequalities through conservation
Ramaphosa says R44 million spent on imbizos ‘is money well spent’
The president said it was essential to meet people and address problems with the delivery of service
Balance needed between vulture conservation and traditional medicine
Dr Nomthandazo Manqele conducted a study on the role of vultures in traditional medicine and finds that healers share a desire to conserve the endangered, yet revered, species
Integrating stakeholder engagement with shared value creation
In this context, management’s ability to listen is truly vital
Slice Of Life: 73 and in the neighbourhood watch – ‘Somebody’s got to do it’
Susan Lewis loves how patrolling the neighbourhood is bringing back a sense of community.
Get out of your armchairs, academics
Academics must reimagine themselves and their work in the context of our society.
Universities do serve communities
Along with research and teaching, community engagement is one of the three primary purposes of higher education in South Africa.