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Leadership

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

By Khaya Koko and M&G Data Desk
Has South Africa reached a tipping point?
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
Traumatised societies need ethical leaders
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
A blended and vaccinated future for universities
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
State security in the presidency — the risks and opportunities
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
How can we rebuild South Africa’s ethical foundations?
Opinion
/ 27 August 2021

How can we rebuild South Africa’s ethical foundations?

Our previously great reputation as the ‘land of Mandela’ has been tarnished by increasing state corruption and poor moral standards

By Mzukisi Qobo
The effects of the recent looting on South Africa’s young democracy
Opinion
/ 22 July 2021

The effects of the recent looting on South Africa’s young democracy

Rebuilding is crucial, but democracies cannot allow themselves to be held to ransom by the destruction of anarchists in dictating where public funds should be spent

By Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane
What it takes to become a great leader
Opinion
/ 6 July 2021

What it takes to become a great leader

The purpose of business is to make money – but good leaders are more than bean counters

By Pepe Marais
Richard Calland: Ramaphosa proves he is a duffer
Coronavirus
/ 4 July 2021

Richard Calland: Ramaphosa proves he is a duffer

The way our government — and its leader — have handled the pandemic leaves much to be desired

By Richard Calland
Leaders can borrow from sport and use a default play plan
Opinion
/ 1 May 2021

Leaders can borrow from sport and use a default play plan

Building competent teams that can cope with pressure is essential

By Alewyn Nel and Joey Mongalo
Leaders need to earn the moral authority to lead
Opinion
/ 21 April 2021

Leaders need to earn the moral authority to lead

Using power and hierarchy creates a culture of fear and discomfort – and no extraordinary customer service has ever been delivered from that type of environment

By Ian Fuhr
Editorial: ANC does not want to self-ref lect
Editorial
/ 8 April 2021

Editorial: ANC does not want to self-ref lect

Where is your unembeza, comrades?

By Editorial
Crisis response and accountability: Should leaders’ gender matter?
Opinion
/ 6 March 2021

Crisis response and accountability: Should leaders’ gender matter?

Women leaders are lauded for their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the data is often cherry-picked

By Sanjeeta Pant
What to do about leaders spouting vaccine misinformation
Health
/ 1 March 2021

What to do about leaders spouting vaccine misinformation

Refuting lies about vaccines from people in leadership positions may be less about changing their minds and more about protecting those listening

By Tian Johnson
Zuma has agreed to meet ANC top six over ConCourt impasse — Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 26 February 2021

Zuma has agreed to meet ANC top six over ConCourt impasse — Ramaphosa

The president says the message to Jacob Zuma will be a simple one: respect the rule of law

By Emsie Ferreira
EFF leaders say the party’s executive did not sanction Malema’s meeting with Zuma
Politics
/ 11 February 2021

EFF leaders say the party’s executive did not sanction Malema’s meeting with Zuma

The EFF’s top brass have spoken out about Malema’s engagement with Zuma, calling it ‘a disappointment’

By Lizeka Tandwa
Q&A Sessions: ‘The work I do at UCT is not about me’ — Mamokgethi Phakeng
Education
/ 2 February 2021

Q&A Sessions: ‘The work I do at UCT is not about me’ — Mamokgethi Phakeng

UCT vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng talks to Nicolene de Wee about transformation, the bullying claims against her, and her passion for music

By Nicolene de Wee
Civil servants are the foundation of any good democracy
Africa
/ 12 December 2020

Civil servants are the foundation of any good democracy

Good governance is not just about politicians, as Ghana’s elections demonstrate

By Yawa Hansen-Quao
Our world needs empathetic intervention — not heroes
Opinion
/ 17 November 2020

Our world needs empathetic intervention — not heroes

The pandemic has reminded us of interconnectedness and that we need to see the world from various perspectives, especially in case studies

By Ncedisa Nkonyeni and Cynthia Rayner
Q&A Sessions: Meet Thembisile Xulu, a doctor, hip-hop fan and mother
National
/ 11 November 2020

Q&A Sessions: Meet Thembisile Xulu, a doctor, hip-hop fan and mother

Dr Thembisile Xulu, the newly appointed chief executive of the Sanac Trust, tells Nicolene de Wee about a new plan to fight HIV, TB and STIs — and her hip-hop dance moves

By Nicolene de Wee
Recommendations for a nation in crisis
Opinion
/ 10 November 2020

Recommendations for a nation in crisis

South Africa lacks rigorous implementation of its many, well-designed policies and plans

By Naledi Ngqambela
Unisa appoints its first woman vice-chancellor
Education
/ 6 November 2020

Unisa appoints its first woman vice-chancellor

Professor Puleng Lenkabula will be the first woman vice-chancellor since Unisa’s establishment 148 years ago. She is also the fifth women vice-chancellor in the country

By Bongekile Macupe
With 79% of votes, Steenhuisen is elected DA leader
Politics
/ 1 November 2020

With 79% of votes, Steenhuisen is elected DA leader

It was a landslide victory for John Steenhuisen, who thanked his family and opponent Mbali Ntuli before characteristically tearing into the ANC-led government for its anti-liberal policies, numerous failures, megalomania, and rampant corruption.

By Des Erasmus
Richard Calland: South Africa needs a Roosevelt style of leadership
Opinion
/ 3 October 2020

Richard Calland: South Africa needs a Roosevelt style of leadership

President Cyril Ramaphosa needs to hold ‘fireside chats’ and have more power and institutional muscle around him, writes Richard Calland

By Richard Calland
Yes, Cote D’Ivoire’s president is running for a third term. But this time it’s different
Africa
/ 13 September 2020

Yes, Cote D’Ivoire’s president is running for a third term. But this time it’s different

COMMENT: A senior Ivorian government official argues that President Alassane Ouattara is within his rights to run again

By Issiaka Konaté
Leadership themes for building an inclusive South African workplace culture
Opinion
/ 11 September 2020

Leadership themes for building an inclusive South African workplace culture

A more authentically inclusive culture can be fostered by emotionally astute leaders in four particular ways

By Alewyn Nel and Joey Mongalo
Cameroon is not learning the governance lessons offered by Covid-19
Africa
/ 27 August 2020

Cameroon is not learning the governance lessons offered by Covid-19

Citizens of Cameroon are unable to trust their government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, given cases of ministers flouting restrictions, as well as allegations of corruption. This does not bode well for state responses to future crises

By Amindeh Blaise Atabong
ANC still at odds over how to tackle leaders facing serious graft allegations
Coronavirus
/ 6 August 2020

ANC still at odds over how to tackle leaders facing serious graft allegations

The ANC’s top six has been mandated to work closely with its integrity committee to tackle claims of corruption against senior party members

By Paddy Harper, Thanduxolo Jika and Mail Guardian Correspondent
Leading others in a time of crisis
Opinion
/ 25 June 2020

Leading others in a time of crisis

Like other sectors, higher education should continue to respond optimally to the coronavirus and map out a new path

By Tshilidzi Marwala
Our Covid-19 world: how to reintegrate students into universities
Coronavirus
/ 21 June 2020

Our Covid-19 world: how to reintegrate students into universities

Communication about the behavioural shifts and adaptations needed to respond to the coronavirus pandemic at institutions of higher education must be student-led

By Luthando Jack
Three months in, Covid-19 poses triple threats in Africa
Africa
/ 18 May 2020

Three months in, Covid-19 poses triple threats in Africa

Health, debt and hunger are huge threats to the continent’s stability

By Edwin Ikhuoria
An inconvenient truth: Virus presents symptoms of socio-economic injustice
Article
/ 23 April 2020

An inconvenient truth: Virus presents symptoms of socio-economic injustice

The speed at which substantial wealth was given shows that investment in transformation and justice does not enjoy the same humanitarian response

By Sorayah Nair
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