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/ 13 December 2024

EFF conference expected to deliver Malema’s third term

Former secretary general Godrich Gardee appears set to be elected as deputy president

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By Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 25 October 2024

Succession fuels Gauteng coalition woes

Strain over the ANC coalition with the EFF in Ekurhuleni seems linked to leadership battles

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By Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 11 October 2024

MK party unveils its first constitution to “strengthen discipline”

The Jacob Zuma-led party will have structures similar to those of the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters, but will not hold conferences to elect new leaders

By Mandisa Nyathi

Partner Content

/ 8 October 2024

Singularity Summit 2024 gears up with bold plans

Final plans revealed for Singularity Summit in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 & 22 October 2024

By Singularity South Africa

Politics

/ 5 September 2024

EFF provincial leaders to call for party constitutional change to abolish deputy positions

The Economic Freedom Fighters provincial leaders are advocating for the removal of deputy positions, potentially sidelining Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Poppy Mailola

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By Mandisa Nyathi

Opinion

/ 10 April 2024

Adaptive leadership will steer SA businesses through tough times

Adaptive leadership involves creative problem-solving, quick adjustment to new plans and a solid grasp of economic conditions around the world and at home

By Frik Landman

Opinion

/ 1 December 2023

Mandela, the ANC and the loss of servant leadership

In our rush to lionise Nelson Mandela we are liable to forget that it was his humanity that made him a great president and statesman

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By Donovan E Williams

Article

/ 25 October 2023

It is too painful to write about South Africa

If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running?

By Isobel Frye

Opinion

/ 29 March 2023

The good, the bad and the ugly: Leaders have a choice

A conscious leader instils a culture of help and service to others and does not pursue the bottom line at all cost

By Brenda Kali

Opinion

/ 25 February 2023

South Africa craves conscious, ethical leadership

In these difficult times, a summit aims to help with the urgent need for our leaders to act responsibly to instil caring, compassionate and conscious values

By Brenda Kali

Editorial

/ 25 November 2022

Editorial: We need leaders with new ideas

The ANC’s elective conference is coming up, but who are the winners is not as important as what they have to say

By Editorial

Opinion

/ 19 November 2022

We need ethical leaders in the marathon that is life

Leaders have power, influence and authority, which should be used carefully

By Vusi Gumede

Opinion

/ 28 September 2022

Honouring heritage involves being honest about succession planning

South African leaders mitigate against brain drain and other challenges with bold thinking, innovation and growth focus. We need to make sure we have a heritage worth celebrating with the leaders of tomorrow

By Adam Craker and Yesthiel Singh

Opinion

/ 12 August 2022

Seven leadership laws for business success

Here are seven expert tips to help you become a better leader by investing time and energy into a healthy work culture

By Kerry Morris

Opinion

/ 28 June 2022

Seven leadership laws to make you and your business better

Investing in the right things for your business requires making choices and making them consciously

By Kerry Morris

Analysis

/ 19 May 2022

We need a president – woman or man – who cares

Having a woman leader of the country would show a shift in gender equity, but more than that, South Africa needs someone morally unimpeachable who listens to the impoverished

By Wiseman Zondi

Opinion

/ 30 March 2022

Morally bereft leadership raises questions of trust

The health industry, which makes a profit from human vulnerability, has a duty to practise conscious leadership. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be the case at some medical aid schemes

By Brenda Kali

Opinion

/ 30 March 2022

Government-controlled cryptocurrencies could lead to a dystopian future

A government could program its cryptocurrency with whatever features it deems necessary. It would allow states to control what money should be spent on, where it could be spent, when or even by whom

By Werner van Wyk

Africa

/ 22 March 2022

‘So many things’ encumber women, says Ghanaian academic

Women need support to overcome systemic barriers, argues 51-year-old Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, the first female vice-chancellor at the University of Ghana

By Halima Athumani

Business

/ 9 March 2022

Building the moral authority to lead

For leaders, in government or in business, there is only one solution — we must all put in the work to not only transform ourselves and our mindsets, but to earn the moral authority to lead

By Ian Fuhr

Health

/ 1 March 2022

Vaccination mandates: It’s time for responsible leadership

Ethical decision-making for leaders involves balancing many competing needs, which includes allowing individuals hesitant about vaccines to discuss their concerns

By Mark Smith

Africa

/ 4 February 2022

Brace yourselves for a new Cold War

Africa is again becoming the stage for the proxy wars of foreign powers

By Solomon A Dersso

Opinion

/ 29 January 2022

Boric’s win paves the way for a bright, new world for women in Chile

The new movement in Chile has significant potential to continue its already ground-breaking march to a new world for all Chileans, and women in particular

By Lorena Núñez Carrasco and Jeremy Daphne

Opinion

/ 28 January 2022

What will it take to halt institutional decay and defend the rule of law?

Selfless leaders and engaged citizens must protect their nations from seeping into failure during their transition to democracy

By Mzukisi Qobo

Africa

/ 17 January 2022

Africa’s Role Models: Uganda’s first wildlife vet wants to change world

Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is contributing to conservation not only with her veterinary skills but also by supporting community development

By Halima Athumani

Business

/ 29 November 2021

‘It is right that auditing is under scrutiny’ — Deloitte Africa CEO-elect

Incoming chief executive Ruwayda Redfearn says Deloitte has learned a lot about the importance of ‘professional scepticism’ from its corporate mishaps

By Anathi Madubela

Opinion

/ 21 November 2021

Poetic licence to lead through challenging times

Research is revealing that poetry may be just what leaders need to navigate today’s troubled waters

By Babar Dharani

National

/ 5 October 2021

The smelly and corrupt side of ‘dysfunctional’ Nelson Mandela Bay

The municipality has accrued billions of rand in wasteful spending, and more than 6 000 putrid bucket toilets

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By Khaya Koko and M&G Data Desk

Opinion

/ 26 September 2021

Has South Africa reached a tipping point?

At a time when unemployment and poverty must be tackled head on, our country appears rudderless

By Anda Bici

Opinion

/ 14 September 2021

Traumatised societies need ethical leaders

The past cannot be erased, but leaders can choose how to respond to it and how to forge a better future

By William Gumede

Education

/ 9 September 2021

A blended and vaccinated future for universities

Leadership will be at the core of how the learning space evolves and uses the pandemic as an opportunity to advance

By Chris Gilili

Opinion

/ 4 September 2021

State security in the presidency — the risks and opportunities

The need to protect the autonomy of the State Security Agency from political interference is even more critical now that it falls under the presidency

By David Africa

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