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COMING OF AGE: Message From The Chairperson Of The DaVinci Institute’s Strategic Advisory Board
As The DaVinci Institute marks its twenty-first year, Chairperson of the Strategic Advisory Board, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka, reflects on what it means to come of age, not as a moment, but as a process of becoming. Turning twenty-one is a significant milestone. It signals maturity, but…
Strategic Skills Planning In South Africa’s Freight Forwarding And Customs Clearing Sector
South Africa’s socio-economic development has been deeply shaped by its historical inequalities, particularly those stemming from apartheid. Since 1994, the government has prioritised skills development as a tool for transformation, introducing policies such as the Skills Development Act and establishing Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).…
Navigating Industry 4.0: Organisational Adaptation And Workforce Transformation In A South African Technology Company
The rapid rise of Industry 4.0 technologies is fundamentally reshaping how organisations operate, compete, and create value. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, big data analytics, and robotic process automation are now central to business strategy. While these advancements open efficiencies…
Bram Meyerson On Why Big IT Projects In South Africa Keep Drifting Off Course
A thought-provoking op-ed by Bram Meyerson, CEO of Quantimetrics and Convocation Executive Member at The DaVinci Institute, examines why large-scale IT programmes in South Africa consistently fail to deliver on time, within budget, and at the expected value. Writing against the backdrop of increasing digital transformation…
Dr Ntokozo Mahlangu On Why Boards Must Govern AI, Not Just Adopt It
Dr Ntokozo Mahlangu, Risk Management Specialist and a Strategic Advisory Board member of The DaVinci Institute, has published a thought-provoking Op-ed examining a growing governance gap in South African organisations: the inability of boards to fully explain the decisions made by artificial intelligence systems. Writing at…
DaVinci’s Coming Of Age: Message Of Support From SAPHE
The South African Private Higher Education (SAPHE) has wished well for The DaVinci Institute’s 21 years of impact, an occasion fittingly themed “Coming of Age.” An acknowledgement of the great facilitation of the good course, the message from SAPHE reflects the Institute’s enduring influence on leadership,…
Higher Certificate In Management of Technology And Innovation For Financial Services
Experience builds confidence, but it does not always build consistency. In financial services, where governance, accountability, and decision-making are critical, this gap becomes more visible. The Higher Certificate in Management of Technology and Innovation for Financial Services provides a structured pathway for professionals to strengthen decision-making,…
From Presentation To Defence: Preparing For The Real Doctorate Examination
One of the most common and costly mistakes doctoral candidates make ahead of their viva or oral defence is focusing almost exclusively on presentation rather than defence. Slides are polished, introductions rehearsed, and chapters reread. Yet, when the moment comes, many candidates struggle not because they…
DaVinci’s Coming Of Age: Message Of Support From APPETD
As The DaVinci Institute celebrates its coming of age, 21 years of purposeful impact, partnership, and innovation, the milestone is being recognised not only internally, but across the broader higher education landscape. A message of support from the Association of Private Providers of Education, Training and…
The DaVinci Institute Welcomes IRCA Global Students In Strategic Onboarding Initiative
On 22 April 2026, The DaVinci Institute, in partnership with IRCA Global, officially onboarded a cohort of 21 students into the Higher Certificate in Management of Technology and Innovation. This initiative, supported by Advanced Group Transformation and represented by Naas Fischer, reflects a deliberate investment in…