Press Releases
Who do we put in charge? Regent Business School examines leadership and accountability with Jeff Wicks
As part of its regular Critical Conversations series hosted around the country, Regent Business School brought award-winning investigative journalist Jeff Wicks together with Academic Dean Dr Shahiem Patel to examine truth, power and accountability, and what these principles demand from leaders and institutions. Johannesburg, September 2026: Truth, power and accountability are often discussed as separate…
REGENT Business School’s SACE-endorsed Postgraduate Diploma offers educators 45 PD points
REGENT Business School’s Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership has been endorsed by the South African Council for Educators (SACE), enabling educators to earn 45 professional development (PD) points on successful completion of the qualification. Endorsement value The endorsement strengthens the programme’s value for educators seeking to advance their qualifications while investing in their…
South Africa’s leadership pipeline is still failing women
The Boardroom vs. Executive Reality Women hold 38% of board positions in South Africa’s JSE Top 40 companies. Yet they occupy only 27% of executive positions. Among the JSE Top 200, just 8% of CEOs are women. This should make everyone feel uncomfortable. South Africa has made measurable progress in bringing women into the boardroom….
New Qualification Opens Career Pathways in South Africa’s Digital Banking Sector
South African banks are competing for staff who can manage digital platforms, analyse data, manage digital risk and meet regulatory requirements as more banking moves online. A new Advanced Certificate in Digital Banking, registered at NQF Level 6, opens for enrolment at Regent Business School in the 2026 mid-year intake and gives banking professionals a…
Political Freedom Was Won. Economic Freedom Is Still a Fight.
According to Stats SA, in the first quarter of 2026, 60.9% of South Africans aged 15 to 24 were unemployed[DR1.1]. When considering the number of people that are not in employment, education or training (NEET), Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey revealed that 37.6% of people aged 15-24 were in the NEET category. This…
Dr Naledi Pandor Urges Citizens to Hold Government Accountable at Regent Business School Event
Accountability Dr Naledi Pandor, Chair of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Board, has called on South African citizens and communities to develop a groundswell of civic action and hold government accountable on issues requiring urgent attention. Dr Pandor made the remarks during a Critical Conversation hosted by Regent Business School in Cape Town on 8 May…