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President of South Africa
20 May 2025

Global perception of the world's major powers are shifting

According to the latest Democracy Perception Index released by Nira Data and the Alliance of Democracies Foundation...
Themba in court yard
15 May 2025

Leading with values: Wits Governance Head of School earns national recognition

Professor Themba Maseko, Head of the Wits School of Governance, was recently named runner-up in the Governance Public...
digital image
13 May 2025

Digital government can benefit citizens: how South Africa can reduce the risks and get it right

The digital revolution is reshaping governance worldwide. From the electronic filing of taxes to digital visa...
Frank new
05 May 2025

AU and the G20

Dr Frank Lekaba shares his thoughts on the Africa Union's role in the G20.
WSG Academic Dr Thelela in New York
05 May 2025

Why W20 matters

Dr Thelela Ngcetane-Vika discussed the importance of W20 in the context of South Africa's Presidency of the G20 in 2025.
Dr Frank Lekaba speaking at at conference
03 April 2025

What does the Trump administration mean for G20?

Dr Frank Lekaba provided insights on what US President Donald Trump's administration means for the significance of G20.
WSG Academic Dr Thelela in New York
17 March 2025

Transformational leadership and collaboration needed now more than ever - Ngcetane-Vika

Reimagining leadership from an African perspective is key and African stories about women and values must assert their...
WSG lecturer
26 February 2025

SA Chairmanship of the G20 and its interface with domestic, continental and global dynamics

2024 was a big year for South Africa, marking 30 years since the inception of democracy in 1994. This milestone was...
WSG student representing SA at G20 Youth Forum in Brazil
17 February 2025

From classroom to real life - policy in action

WSG Master of Management student Lutfiyya Dean, reflects on her participation at the Brazil G20 Youth Summit in 2024.

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WSG graduate
28 July 2025

WATCH: Meet Jabulisile Shabalala, a WSG graduate who shares her research on inclusive housing

Meet Jabulisile Shabalala, a WSG graduate who shares her research on inclusive housing
Dr Linda Nelson Mandela Childrens Trust
28 July 2025

WATCH: Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo says "Leadership is not confined to job titles"

Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund addresses WSG delegates
WSG Academic Dr Thelela
14 May 2025

WATCH: US genocide claim aims to undermine SA in Israel case - Ngcetane-Vika

Forty-nine white South African Afrikaners arrived in the United States of America to be granted refugee status, claiming...
Prof Bayo speaking at a conference
01 April 2025

WATCH: WSG Post Election Conference

Consolidating South Africa’s Democratic Governance: The WSG Post Election Conference took place from 26 until 28 March...
Wits School of Governance Academic Director: Professor Kwandiwe Kondlo
07 February 2025

WATCH: WSG experts weigh in on SONA

Professor Kwandiwe Kondlo and Dr Rekgotsofetse Chikane discussed what to expect at the State of the Nation Address by...
WSG Academic Dr Thelela
20 January 2025

WATCH: Trump inauguration - what to expect

Dr Thelela Ngcetane-Vika spoke to the SABC about incoming US President Donald Trump's vision as he returns to the White...