Learning Principals: a recipe for success

Principals are continuously challenged in their role as leaders of a school community. The current education landscape in South Africa is varied and dynamic, requiring senior level educators to display various personal and professional skills to lead the way as thought leaders, innovators and change agents in their schools.

Pan-Africanism ‘to unlock our future’

Debates by Africans from all walks of life are reaffirming pan-Africanism as a guide to action and the foundation for Africa’s renaissance, African Union Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said on the eve of the AU’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Mandela exhibition travels to Paris

Multiple images of Nelson Mandela will appear in Paris from 29 May to 6 July as part of the France-South Africa Seasons 2012 and 2013, which aims to celebrate Mandela’s relationship with the people of France and breathe fresh life into a story well told.

Horne ruled out of IRB RWC Sevens

South African Sevens captain Frankie Horne played a record 50th consecutive tournament in London earlier this month. In a cruel and ironic twist, he will miss the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow next month because of injury.

Hike for hope with Khayelitsha youth

A Cape Town christian group of men have formed an experiential learning strategy to help the former general of the 26 gang, Ricky Roberts, and Khayalitcha pastors to rehabilitate young men who are getting involved in gangs in the poorer areas of Cape Town.