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Faculty Leadership Update And Appointments
Dear DaVinci Community, We would like to share an update on recent changes and appointments within the faculty leadership at The DaVinci Institute. These changes reflect our ongoing commitment to academic continuity, strong leadership, and the purposeful growth of our learning ecosystem. At the end of…
King V And The Digital Boardroom
A thought-provoking new Op-ed by Bram Meyerson, CEO of Quantimetrics and Executive Member of the Convocation at The DaVinci Institute, was recently published in TechFinancials, calling on South African boards to urgently rethink how they govern data, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies under King V. King…
Investigating The Relationship Between Work-From-Home And Employee Productivity
The DaVinci Institute’s alumnus, Lunga Samuel Mziwake’s research, investigated whether and how work-from-home (WFH) practices influence employee productivity among office-based employees at a large, listed South African mining company. Although WFH became widespread during COVID-19, its impact on productivity in traditionally structured industries like mining was…
Enablers And Barriers To Learning Transfer Into The Workplace: An Exploration of Company-Sponsored Graduates
What are the enablers and barriers to learning transfer into the workplace? Organisations in South Africa invest heavily in employee education. Through legislated skills development frameworks, companies sponsor employees to complete formal qualifications, often through higher education institutions. In return, organisations expect improved capability, performance, and…
Announcement Of New DaVinci Qualifications For 2026 Enrolment
We are excited to introduce the DaVinci new qualifications as a reflection of our belief that learning is about more than what you know. They are built to support individuals in developing the mindset and capability to engage with complexity and create meaningful change. Introducing New…
Journeys Intersected Twice: The Story Of Dr Mdakane & Dr Fourie
Every graduation at The DaVinci Institute tells a story. But sometimes, two journeys converge so profoundly that they redefine what learning truly means. Such is the remarkable path of Dr Bheki Mdakane and Dr Juliette Fourie, two alumni whose lives intersected twice, grounded in respect and…
Congratulations To The Matric Class Of 2025
The DaVinci Institute wishes to congratulate the Class of 2025 on the release of their National Senior Certificate (NSC) results and commends every learner for this achievement. Completing matric is not only a personal achievement; it represents resilience, discipline and hope for South Africa’s future. We…
How Neritha Pillay Turned Ambition Into Academic Excellence
Some journeys demand bold choices, unwavering commitment, and the courage to step into the unknown. For Neritha Pillay, the decision to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Leadership at The DaVinci Institute was more than an academic milestone, it was a strategic move to advance her…
Leadership Spotlight: Adele Hartdegen’s Vision For Elevating South Africa’s MICE Industry
Balancing executive leadership with academic rigour is no small feat. For Adele Hartdegen, CEO of Dogan Exhibitions and the Johannesburg Expo Centre, her Postgraduate Diploma journey at The DaVinci Institute became both a strategic lens and a catalyst for deeper impact. With more than a decade…
Start Your 2026 Post-Matric Journey With The DaVinci Institute
Finishing matric is a milestone worth celebrating, but it also comes with major decisions about the future. Every year, thousands of learners qualify for university studies, yet available spaces fall far short. For example, in 2024, approximately 337,158 learners achieved a bachelor’s pass, but only around…