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Position: Executive Director, Properties & Services, University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town is seeking a strategic and values-driven leader for the position of Executive Director: Properties & Services to steer the development and management…
The Fractional Executive: Why Complex Organisations Need Capability Without Permanent Bureaucracy
Instead of hiring permanent executives or relying on consultants, complex organisations are increasingly turning to fractional executives to bridge the critical gap between…
Position: Registrar, Office of the Registrar, University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town invites applications for the senior executive post of Registrar, taking responsibility for university governance, academic administration, legal…
Why qualifications alone cannot build a capable state
While qualifications are essential, true state capability relies on institutional systems, leadership stability, and effective coordination to turn policy ambitions into real…
Position: Dean, Faculty of Humanities, University Of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town is inviting applications for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Humanities to provide strategic and academic leadership.
‘My resignation stands’: Fort Hare VC fires back as council attempts to block his exit
University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has resigned with immediate effect, sparking a fresh public clash after rebuking Council chair Dr Siyanda…
The women helping to shape African Bank’s next chapter
As African Bank shifts into a phase of strategic consolidation and sustainable growth, five key female executives are driving the governance, transformation, and people-first…
Women need more than a seat at the table
Beyond mere representation, the Standard Bank Top Women Conference in Sandton highlighted why women in business need real decision-making power, active sponsorship, and economic…
'Invest in women to unlock billions in the economy'
Economic leaders and policymakers at the Standard Bank Top Women conference urged Africa to invest in women, highlighting that closing gender gaps could unlock hundreds of…
The Africa we build together
During Heritage Month, The Mandela Rhodes Foundation reflects on how Pan-African collaboration, shared identity, and ethical leadership can overcome division and build a unified…
The Invisible Workload: How Women’s Many Roles Impact Career Advancement and How Technology Can Help
Beyond workplace bias, the invisible mental and logistical load of caregiving holds women back from senior leadership and entrepreneurial growth. Here is how technology and…
70 years after the Women’s March, the baton is still being passed
Decades after the historic 1956 Women's March, prominent South African women leaders from across generations gathered to reflect on the ongoing journey from political protest to…
From Representation to Influence: Standard Bank Top Women Conference to Explore the Next Era of Women's Economic Leadership
The Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026 returns to the Sandton Convention Centre on 8–9 September, bringing together leaders and changemakers to explore the next era of…
Trust: The Most Valuable Thing We Give Away for Free
Explore the profound role of trust in our daily lives, from personal interactions to societal institutions. This article delves into the 'Trust Deficit', the distinction between…
Power of Women 2026 nominations are now open
The Mail & Guardian is calling for nominations for the Power of Women 2026, an initiative celebrating extraordinary women whose work, leadership, and ideas are shaping a stronger…