News & Articles
What Are the Benefits of Having a Higher Certificate?
A Higher Certificate is an excellent entry point into higher education—bridging the gap between school-level learning and more advanced qualifications like diplomas or degrees. In South Africa, a Higher Certificate is an NQF Level 5 qualification, recognised nationally, and designed to equip learners with the foundational academic and practical skills needed to succeed in their…
How Business Leaders Can Leverage AI Tools for Maximum Productivity
Why AI Tools Are Crucial for Today’s Business Leaders In today’s fast-paced business environment, leaders and managers must be proficient in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. These tools help save time, reduce costs, and enhance productivity across all levels of an organisation. With new AI applications launching daily—many free or freemium—leaders have a wide array…
Dismantling Prestige: Business Schools as Engines of Change in South Africa
What if business schools were judged not by the salaries their graduates earn, but by the lives they help transform? In this provocative piece, Phindile Mpithi, a Regent Business School Academic challenges the status quo of business education in South Africa. He argues that true academic excellence must go beyond prestige and profit to drive…
The AI-Resilient Professional: Future Careers in the Age of Automation
As artificial intelligence continues its rapid ascent, reshaping industries and redefining professional landscapes, the conversation around career resilience has never been more urgent. In this jointly authored piece by Hoosen Essof, the Head of the Employability Unit at Regent Business School and Deepti Govind, an intern working within the same division, we explore the real-world…
What a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing Truly Means for Your Career in 2025
In today’s digital-first world, marketing is no longer just about billboards and brochures. It’s about data, strategy, social media, SEO, automation, and storytelling that connects with target audiences across multiple platforms. As businesses continue to shift their focus online, the demand for skilled digital marketers is skyrocketing, and qualifications that once seemed optional are now…
The Essential Role of Public Management in Shaping Society
Are you considering a career that combines leadership, service, and tangible impact in the real world? Working in the public sector can be incredibly fulfilling—after all, you’re not just clocking in; you’re helping shape communities and improve lives. From managing large-scale development projects to ensuring everyday services run smoothly, public managers play a vital role…