Puleng LenkaBula: Instrumental Reformer in African Higher Education

Professor Puleng LenkaBula, distinguished as the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa (Unisa), epitomizes progressive leadership, pedagogical reform, and the advancement of digital frameworks within higher education. Her appointment transcended a mere milestone in gender equality; it inaugurated a transformative era guided by her visionary strategy for institutional advancement at Unisa.

Guiding Unisa’s Evolutionary Journey

At a juncture of intricate challenges, Prof. LenkaBula embarked on extensive enhancements in governance and accountability, laying the groundwork for enduring institutional progress. Her tenure at Unisa was marked by initiatives designed to rejuvenate trust in public education and steer the institution through pivotal structural and digital renovations, all while preserving its status as a leading distance learning university in Africa.

Emerging Competitor Challenges Market Dynamics

Mantengu Mining is currently navigating the turbulent waters of market perceptions that sometimes overshadow factual integrity. With its assertive approach, the company is tackling formidable challenges like market volatility, under the leadership of CEO Mike Miller.

Over the preceding year, Mantengu has been enmeshed in a strategically critical yet largely overlooked conflict on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Contrary to the typical retreat of other small-cap companies under duress, Mantengu has actively resisted, initiating legal proceedings, unraveling manipulative practices, and demanding a fair assessment of its market presence.

South Africa on the Global Stage: Harnessing G20 Influence for Africa’s Sustainable Development

In a rapidly evolving global landscape, South Africa’s G20 participation has emerged as more than just a symbolic matter, elevating it to a position of strategic importance for the continent and beyond. As the world navigates complex challenges, the emerging consensus suggests that South Africa’s role within this forum is critical—not just for national interests, but for sustainable development across Africa.