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If an individual ties their legacy solely to the children they bring into the world, and those children, in turn, do the same, does this cycle truly create something worth remembering? (File photo)
BEYOND PARENTHOOD

A legacy should be more than just having children

We should be remembered for actions that benefit society and endure beyond our lifetime

  • Emmanuel Anoghena Oboh
5 min read
Vusi Dlamini, head of operations at the Renergen Tetra4 Virginia Gas Project. Photo: Motlatsi Mofokeng
CLIMATE CHANGE
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Free State’s helium gamble: A new energy frontier?

The province is home to the biggest gas and helium project in the country. Will it speed up the shift towards renewable energy sources, or could it potentially hinder progress?…

  • Refilwe Mochoari
10 min read
Oxford Corner. Business schools need to do more to ignite the social conscience of our future leaders.
ASSOCIATION OF MBAS AND BUSINESS GRADUATES

Develop socially responsible business leaders for South Africa’s future

Business schools need to do more to ignite the social conscience of our future leaders

  • Nazmira Sayed
5 min read
The University of Pretoria sees itself as an anchor institution in its communities, with a direct effect on the local economy, the safety and security, wellbeing and sustainability of our people and environment.
COUNTRY

Develop responsible students through engaged research and community partnerships

Community engagement and social responsibility is not an “add on”; it is a core role and responsibility of higher education.

  • Tawana Kupe
4 min read
The psychological bond between a cult leader or personality cult and the followers is strong.
CHURCH

Take action against church capture by cult leaders

The actions of some pastors and bishops are criminal and damage their followers

  • Sello Ivan Phahle
4 min read
Purpose-driven business can drive Africa’s rise to become an economic powerhouse in the 21st Century
BUSINESS

We rise together: Collaboration and Africa’s economic future

The shared value approach is one that adapts easily to the African context

  • Kim Wainer
3 min read
MAMPHELA RAMPHELE

Our house is on fire

We as South Africans recognise that when our house is on fire, we all have to pull together to put out the flames.

  • Mamphela Ramphele
9 min read
DE BEERS

Diamonds add sparkle for disabled

Special commendation: Investing in the Future Company Partnership Award: Ponahola De Beers Disabled Persons Trust.

  • Yolandi Groenewald
1 min read
ALF JAMES

Helping people to help themselves

Winner — Enterprise Development Award: First National Bank’s Hogan Technology.

  • Alf James
4 min read
ALF JAMES

Banking on volunteers to make an impact

Winner — Best Corporate Employee Involvement Programme Award: FirstRand.

  • Alf James
4 min read