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What makes an alumni event transformative rather than transactional? This was the central question explored at the recent MBA Alumni Forum, hosted by the South African Business Schools Association (SABSA). The gathering brought together alumni representatives from across the country to reflect on the evolving role…

The DaVinci Institute is proud to announce that Sinikiwe Matsa, Business Development Manager: Corporate Education, has published a thought leadership article in Business Day on revitalising South Africa’s economy. Her piece, “South Africa needs reindustrialisation to revive the economy,” addresses the critical decline in South Africa’s…

At the DaVinci Institute, many doctoral candidates arrive with impressive professional backgrounds that enrich their academic journeys. One such candidate is broadcast veteran Mapaseka Mokwele, who began her career in media before transitioning into coaching and leadership development. Now, she is pursuing a doctorate with a…

Direct marketing remains a crucial strategy for fostering customer relationships and minimising attrition. However, with increased consumer power, technological advancements, and the saturation of marketing messages, organisations face growing pressure to adopt more contextual and customer-centric approaches. Cindy-Lee Mayes’ dissertation examined whether uplift modelling can offer…

At The DaVinci Institute, learning is not confined to lecture halls. It is brought alive through real conversations, lived experiences, and practical reflection. In this agricultural management session, participants were guided by our Executive: Business Development, Dr Sam February, to explore how the principles of business…

Small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) are widely recognised as engines of economic growth and job creation, particularly in developing economies like South Africa. Within the tourism sector, these enterprises are central to employment generation, poverty reduction, and sustainable development. However, despite various forms of support, many…

Last week, our governance and quality activities included a resubmission to the CHE, following some amendments required for our Higher Certificate qualification. The amendment entailed adding more content to the higher certificate’s international comparability, as well as tightening the qualification’s assessment strategy and criteria. We also had…

Reputation management strategies are vital for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the backbone of South Africa’s economy, contributing more than half of the country’s GDP and employing the majority of its workforce. Nowhere is their role more visible than in tourism, a sector that attracts both…

Johannesburg, 4 September 2025: Women leaders have raised the alarm about South Africa’s stalled progress on gender equality in local government, warning that without urgent reforms, progress risks stalling further and exclusion could deepen. The keynote speaker pointed to the decline in women’s representation during the…