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The introduction of the Bantu Education Act in 1953 made the language of Afrikaans alongside English compulsory as a medium of instruction in schools in 1974. On 16 June 1976, between 3 000 and 10 000 students mobilised by the Action Committee of the Soweto Students Representative Council (SSRC) supported the Black Consciousness Movement march…

In the early 2010s, Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption surged across a myriad of industries and sectors. With its increasing integration, there is also an increasing need for proper governance of AI systems to reap the benefits and manage the risks. Governance — encompasses “the combination of processes, principles, structures and relational mechanisms implemented by the…

         Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key new oversight area, The Board’s oversight obligations extend to the organisation’s use of AI, and the same fiduciary mindset and attention to internal controls and policies are necessary. AI is now on every Board agenda, but few directors know how to handle it – or where…

On the 29th of May 2024, the world’s most unequal nation, South Africa, will be voting, marking 30 years of democracy. Currently, the education system continues to produce unemployable graduates and the economy is struggling to grow beyond 1%. The digital economy with an estimated value of $16trn is shifting the skills and talents needed to…

August is indeed a significant month in South Africa, honoring Women’s Month and the pivotal role of women in the struggle against apartheid. On August 9, 1956, the historic march to the Union Buildings was a powerful demonstration of unity and resistance. The courage and leadership of Lillian Ngoyi, Sophia Williams de Bruyn, Rahima Moosa,…

Planned spending on digital transformation technology will reach more than $2.3 trillion in the year 2023 alone. But, for every $1 billion invested in new technology, $112 million is lost to projects that fail. As a result, digital transformation has fallen out of the laps of middle managers and IT onto the shoulders of CEOs.  But…

FROM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO “CHIEF FUTURE OFFICER As a CFO you hold a top financial position in an organisation. Traditionally you are seen as the custodian of an organisation’s financial health, making critical investment decisions, and ensuring a healthy bottom line. You are critical in balancing short-term financial performance with long-term value creation. Some…

                             As we continue to compile insights from digital transformation experts all over the world to assist our C-level executives in their various digital transformation roles, in this month’s article, we focus on the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Digital transformation has introduced nuances and complexities that are modifying the role of the CHRO….

In business, research has shown that not having a strategy process and framework to communicate it is the most common route to business failure. In this article the digital dinosaur expands further knowledge about “digits” to help you as a C-suite or a Board member arrive at a better understanding of Digital Strategy, Digital Transformation…

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) plays a crucial role in driving customer-led digital transformation within an organisation. The first step in any successful customer-led digital transformation is to understand the customer journey and the touchpoints that are most important to them. Another secret weapon of digital transformation lies in…