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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…
The DaVinci Institute Partnered With Nutun To Empower Employees
The DaVinci Institute, in partnership with Nutun, officially launched the Higher Certificate in Management of Technology and Innovation programme across, setting the intellectual, cultural, and strategic foundation for the journey ahead. The programme is more than an academic exercise. It was framed as a deliberate investment…
DaVinci’s Discipline Lead Sechaba Motsieloa Shares Marketing Insights On 702
Marketing is often reduced to campaigns, channels, and clever messaging. But what if its real role is far deeper than that? In a recent interview on 702, Sechaba Motsieloa, Discipline Lead: Marketing Management at The DaVinci Institute, takes listeners beyond the surface to explore what marketing…
Advanced Certificate In Business Innovation Management For Retail Leaders: Bridging Experience With Formal Recognition
South Africa’s retail sector is a living organism, constantly shifting, adapting, and stretching under the weight of changing consumer behaviour, digital disruption, and operational complexity. From store floors in Soweto to distribution hubs in Durban, retail is no longer just about selling products. It is about…
Crisis In South Africa: Fatherlessness And The Rise Of Broken Men
South Africa is not facing a shortage of potential. It is facing a crisis of identity. Charley Pietersen, a South African author, international speaker, and social reform advocate whose life journey reflects resilience, purpose, and transformation, recently engaged with The DaVinci Institute on the social challenges…