CSA&GLeadership during Covid-19
By Vickashnee Nair What makes a person a leader is complex, especially during crises such as the one we all face at this point in history. Why leadership matters now In these times, leaders can seek to emerge, and those that have been longstanding leaders are tested. This goes beyond the obvious examples of presidents, […]
CSA&GFraming Poverty and African Men: thoughts on the South African socio-economic response to Covid-19
by Christi Kruger Something of an opportunity appeared to show up for President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government amidst the crisis of Covid-19. Being the president of any country during a global pandemic is certainly not an enviable position; yet for Ramaphosa, the moment might have presented an opportunity to truly assert and entrench his power. […]
Reflections on what I do at the CSA&G – Vuyisa Mamanzi
By Vuyisa Mamanzi My background I grew up in Gugulethu, a township located just outside Cape Town. I obtained my undergraduate and postgraduate education at the University of the Western Cape. I completed my honours degree in Anthropology and my research project looked at unemployment and its impact on being a ‘real man’: A study […]