Prof. Tawana Kupe

Topic: Exploring the Impact of Grade 10 Subject Choices on Tertiary Study Choices and Career Guidance in South Africa found at https://lnkd.in/ev3MMuKn

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Long-term funding and sound leadership in universities are key challenges to be addressed in sustaining the HE sector for the future. What an inspiring session from HELM with Prof Ihron Rensburg and Dr Jane Usher. Universities South Africa #goodgovernance #leadership

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What are you doing today to honor #World #Environmental #Health Day today? Well done to#UCT #Environmentalhealth students for highlighting this years theme in the video below. #wehd

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Higher Education Transformation Through Multi-Sector Collaboration: This insightful article by Ivor Baatjes, Executive Director, Canon Collins Trust, explores how collaboration between various sectors can drive meaningful change in higher education in South Africa. This approach addresses systemic challenges and creates a more equitable, inclusive, and innovative education system by engaging stakeholders across academia, government, and the private sector. For a deeper dive into the potential of multi-sector partnerships in transforming higher education, check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dSUDXrDn #HigherEd #Collaboration #Transformation

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#Botswana is considering to leverage Employment Impact Assessments (#EmpIA) for #jobcreation. #ILO experts presented methods and approaches to do so in Gaborone. Promoting the creation of more and better jobs! Learn more about EmpIA on ILO’s dedicated webpages: www.ilo.org/strengthen2 Mito Tsukamoto Sangheon Lee Audrey Goetz Xiao Jiang Asfaw Kidanu ILO Employment Policies Alexio Musindo

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💡 🇿🇦 South Africa - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 79th Session | #UNGA 💡 Description: Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, addresses the General Debate of the 79th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 24 - 30 September 2024). #anarchy #anarchism #freedom #socialism #multilateralism #multipolarity #diplomacy #china #usa #america #coldwar ___ We are all on a collective journey towards Decolonization, De-Globalization, and the dissolvement of all forms of capitalized state wealth consolidation { individual and collective corruption }. Thus the necessity of shifting towards #BRICS Multipolarity and Multilateralism, and actively shifting away from Collective Western Hegemony. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that Apartheid Israel’s continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territory is illegal and that it should come to an end “as rapidly as possible”. ___ Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. ___ The Collective Standoff of Humanity | Humankind against Oppression, Occupation, Colonization, Western Imperialism & Colonialism, and Collective Punishment ( Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing, War Crimes ) is the way forward into the Multi-Polar Age. #BDS , #BDS_Movement , #Sanctions , #Divestment , #MilitaryEmbargo , #StopArmingIsrael , #StopFundingGenocide , #BRICS , #NewWorldOrder , #MultiPolarAge , #UNReform , #GenocideByVeto ... #InvokeArticle6 #FreePalestine , #EndZionism , #EndApartheid , #NOW , #OrElse , #FreePalestineNow , #EndZionismNow , #EndApartheidNow https://lnkd.in/diAait7k

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The Pan-African Women’s Studies Unit of the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation, in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg’s Research Chair in Welfare and Social Development, The Department of Politics and International Relations, Strategic Initiatives and Administration, and the Faculty of Humanities, hosted the Women’s Impact Innovation and Sustainability in Africa (WIISA) Conference from August 27th to 29th, 2024. During the conference, three books were launched: 1. “The Politics of Financial Inclusion of Women in South Africa: Evolution and Lessons” by Prof Tinuade Adekunbi Ojo (PhD) 2. “Gender-Responsive Budgeting in Africa: Access and Future Measures” 3. “Women and Finance in Africa: Inclusion and Transformation” both edited by Prof Tinuade Ojo. The WIISA conference aimed to inspire transformative actions and more effective development by understanding the impacts of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on women. The conference sought to build partnerships among its participants to identify, understand, and develop strategies to apply the gender lens in seven key areas: 1. Women and their role in the SDGs 2. Innovation and Technology 3. Climate Change and the Green Economy 4. Science, Education, and Workforce 5. Financial Inclusion and Entrepreneurship 6. Governance and Leadership 7. Women and Mental Health. We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who joined us in celebrating women during Women’s Month and shared their experiences for the betterment of future generations of women. Below are some of the highlights from the conference proceedings. #SDG5 #GenderEquality #HumanRights #WomensMonth

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Industry professionals are crucial in shaping university curricula to remain relevant to the rapidly evolving workplace. Their insights and practical knowledge help bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world job requirements. Integrating technological tools and monitoring curriculum gaps positively impact students' preparedness for the workforce. Universities should adapt their curricula with input from industry professionals to prepare students for careers. This collaboration is crucial for preparing graduates for the workplace. Read more - https://lnkd.in/dDrrvVwT

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Prof. Patricia Lindelwa Makoni, PhD I just wanted to remind you of how much you are contributing to the knowledge economy! Your selflessness in sharing your story is truly inspiring, and I can personally attest to your strong work ethic after all these years of working with you. When you return from your sabbatical, we really need your guidance and expertise in the Development Finance Research focus area. Your energy and leadership are crucial as we aim to elevate our research agenda to the next level!!!

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Governance matters…..

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VOTING PATTERNS IN SOUTH AFRICA Very interesting research which investigates underlying influences in voting patterns in South Africa. Makes for an interesting read, particularly the findings, in light of the more recent political developments since the publication of the research.

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Another article, hot off the press. My article titled "Key organisational barriers to effective knowledge risk management in South African public sector enterprises", has been published in Intangible Capital Journal, published by OmniaScience in Spain. Intangible Capital is indexed by Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) amongst major indexes. https://lnkd.in/dixSBAKE Purpose: The aim of this study was to delve into the obstacles preventing the effective management of tacit knowledge risks in South African public sector enterprises (PSEs) from the perspectives of human resource management (HRM) and knowledge management (KM). Findings: The study identified key barriers to effective tacit knowledge loss risk management in PSEs, including a silo mentality, organisational red-tape, knowledge as a power source, lack of recognition and rewards, KM awareness, cultures and structures, employment equity, fixed-term contracts, competing priorities for leadership, knowledge hoarding, HRM practices, and inadequate KM technologies and systems. These pressing issues need to be addressed to improve knowledge risk management (KRM) efforts in PSEs. Research limitations/implications:The exploration of organisational barriers was only limited to the tacit knowledge loss risks category, induced by human resource turnover in country-specific PSEs. Future studies could explore the organisational barriers and factors affecting other types of knowledge risks in PSEs or similar knowledge-intensive business enterprises across the globe using different samples and populations. Other similar studies could include strategic sectors of the economy such as energy generation, civil aviation, defence, mining and rail. The study contributes to the knowledge-based view and knowledge stickiness theories, and proposes an interdisciplinarity approach using mixed methods for future research on tacit knowledge loss. Practical implications: The research findings conclusively indicate that PSEs face the aforementioned barriers that hinder the effective implementation of the KRM system. This study identifies that key organisational barriers were mainly due to a lack of knowledge-driven HRM strategies in KM. To address these barriers, HR managers and other stakeholders must collaborate to ensure effective knowledge management and mitigate the negative impact of knowledge loss risks on organisational performance. Originality/value: Using South African PSEs as a case to address this challenge, the paper sought to explore key organisational barriers to effective knowledge loss risk management in organisations with a view to shaping discourse, policies, research, theories and practices in KM and HRM. Organisational barriers affecting the management of such risks remain unexplored in the extant body of knowledge and practice.

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My latest piece: challenging liberal and conservatives political perspectives (Democratic Alliance and ActionSA) on racial redress in SA

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