Thought Leadership
“Thought leadership is not about being the loudest voice in the room, but about inspiring meaningful change through informed action, empathy, challenging ideas, and a commitment to the greater good.” – Sello Hatang
Thought leadership
Sello Hatang | Zama zamas are human beings too
At the height of the drama involving an estimated 4 000 illegal miners who are stuck underground in Stilfontein, North West, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told the media on Wednesday: “We will smoke them out.”
Sello Hatang | Our hard-won freedom can be eroded if it's not fiercely protected
The right to vote is one we must exercise and pass on to future generations, writes Sello Hatang Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images
Reflections on Cherry Jazz Festival in Ficksburg
Another pivotal moment arrived with the presence of Ntate Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, who honoured the memories of Brenda Fassie and Hugh Masekela
Sello Hatang | South Africa: Nurturing a legacy of excellence
The Web Ellies Trophy during the Springboks Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour at FNB Stadium on November 02, 2023 in Soweto
Sello Hatang | Suicide, murder and desperation – the tragic nexus and the hardships of life and poverty
The recent heartbreaking incident in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in which a woman took her own life and those of her three children underscores a grim reality that has been haunting our society – an alarming rise in cases where individuals resort to suicide and even murder in the face of unbearable mental health challenges and the crushing weight of poverty.
Sello Hatang | Staying away from the brink
It is all too easy to be distracted by the debates over the success or otherwise of the March 20 national shutdown, become intrigued by the images and the meanings of Julius Malema and Carl Niehaus marching shoulder to shoulder, reflect on the racialised patterns of opening and closing, emerging and retreating.
Sello Hatang | The year we surrendered sanctuaries to criminals
The governing party had a conference recently and I wonder to what extent these issues were discussed with the view of changing policies to enable us to reclaim our country from the clutches of criminals
Sello Hatang | Holding the sharp end of the knife
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley delivered the 20th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture at the Durban International Convention Centre last Saturday. Her advocacy for a new global citizenship resonates with Madiba’s lifelong activism. Photo: Gallo Images / Darren Stewart
Sello Hatang | Of crushes and broken hearts: the Delicious disappointment ... and absolute delight
DStv Delicious did well to ensure the show went on this year besides a major blow leading up to the festivities. Supplied
Sello Hatang argues that the recent destruction at the University of Fort Hare has shaken the nation
Sello Hatang argues that the recent destruction at the University of Fort Hare has shaken the nation — not just for the loss of buildings, but for what it represents: a system at breaking point.
If student hardships are left unaddressed, the flames that gutted University of Fort Hare will one day burn us all
The haunting images of smoke rising from the University of Fort Hare this past week will linger in our collective memory for years to come. Historic buildings, some recently renovated at great cost, were brutally gutted by flames, a violent climax to student protests.
GNU: A gift or curse for SA? | 24 August 2024
Discussion of the implications for governance, accountability, and service delivery under the GNU structure in South Africa. Some speakers argue the GNU has the potential to bring broad-based stability and inclusivity moving beyond single-party dominance. Others counter that the GNU may be inefficient or hindered by competing interests, lack of clear direction, or weakened accountability mechanisms.
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