By Samke Mhlongo When conducting research, one is cautioned against using leading questions as they guide the respondent towards a particular answer, instead of the most objective one. This concept of being able to influence an outcome forms the basis of my interpretation of the theme “Leading from any Chair”.
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by author, Malebo Sephodi While growing up, I was privileged enough to be exposed to my mother’s different forms of activism. As a nurse, she fought and stood up for women’s rights to reproductive health care. She continues to do work that supports young people’s rights to Basic Education. It has been amazing to witness
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Happy Women’s Month! As we get ready to enjoy the month of giving thanks to all the women in South Africa and especially here at Thebe, we would like to share 31 inspirational thoughts and sayings about women and for women.
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The 18th of July is right around the corner. Although it’s tradition to spend 67 minutes on the day to better the lives of others, we thought, this year, we should do something every day in July to make a stranger smile. It can be a small act such as asking the till lady in
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In the spirit of Youth Month, we thought it high time we looked at the qualities of a good mentor, as well as where to find one. Having a mentor can influence your career (and personal) development significantly.
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The saying goes “our children are our future”, which can be a terrifying thought when you look at your little bundle of joy sitting in the sandpit eating dirt. But how exciting is it to watch him/her sit there pondering the world, knowing that they have the potential to create great things; that they will
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One can never truly compare city and country life. On the one side you have convenience, and on the other you have space. Yes, that is a very simplified statement, but you get the just of it. The one thing that a lot of city people miss out on is agriculture – keeping animals and
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South Africa is facing the worst drought we’ve seen in over 40 years. In fact, things are so problematic, in the Western Cape, residents are being asked to think twice before flushing the toilet. To put an even darker perspective to our situation, according to Live Science, you can survive about three weeks without food,
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A great nation is not formed in a day nor by one person alone. Our South African nation was formed by many great leaders and on the ideal that we can be better. Today, we can look back and be proud of the people that led us through the fights and struggles to get us
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Your carbon footprint is the measurement of the carbon, a greenhouse gas, you produce directly and indirectly. The more wasteful your lifestyle is, the more you produce and the more harm you’re causing the environment.
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