Springboks Caught Off-Side

Springboks Caught Off-Side

Perhaps one of the more interesting facets of the recently released white paper on mining and minerals is the attention paid to internal transformation, reflected in the emphasis on compliance with employment equity, skills development and the eradication of racism...
Do we need a Racism TRC

Do we need a Racism TRC

The recent article by Christina Qunta in The Star (April 25 2007) and a follow up article by Itumeleng Mosala published in the same newspaper (May 2 2007) raise again the important indeed critical question of race in South Africa. Ms Qunta suggests that the time is...
I can’t say it to your face but it’s what I think!

I can’t say it to your face but it’s what I think!

A more tough minded dialogue with the past will reveal how much we have gone through and how far we are capable of going The Nigerian poet, Niyi Osundare wrote this, thinking of his own nation but I believe it gives us pause for thought on South Africa and its efforts...
Dealing with Cultural Differences at Work

Dealing with Cultural Differences at Work

For anyone to succeed in today’s business world it is necessary to embrace the uniqueness of differences in colleagues, regardless of where they come from or who they are. If you are able to effectively deal with cultural differences and diversity at work, then this...
Dealing with Diversity in the Workplace

Dealing with Diversity in the Workplace

Most of South Africa’s employees are likely to work in a diverse workforce with different races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, political beliefs and disabilities. Frequent problems facing South African companies can range from issues related to...