Author: Reverend Jan Scholtz (Reverend Jan Scholtz )

Today, development economics occupies a central place in the teaching of economics in many universities, and indeed, as Thirlwall (1994) rather succinctly puts it, no self-respecting economics faculty is without a development economics programme. 

Education is a term which describes the process by means of which we come to realise our capacity for human action – that is to say, the capacity which makes it possible for us to act in a manner which appropriately distinguishes us from other objects or beings.

Someone sent me an article about something interesting unfolding in the municipality of Makana. 

To some, the kindly old gentleman with a white beard and suit simply represents fried chicken or a shameless but harmless marketing device. 

Josephine Magdalene Mathias Kellermeyer was a witness to the resurrection. Although you will not find her name in the resurrection narratives, she is there. 

When I first saw her, I felt that explosion of passion in my chest. The thumping of my heart following that initial chest-eruption made me realise that this time, it was something more than simple attraction – it was something much bigger. I had to get to know her better. 

The 40 days period before Easter is commonly known as Lent. This season is normally marked by sacrificing something (usually in the form of food) to reflect the state of one’s penitence. Lent also provides a time for purification.

The family is a fundamental social unit. It plays a role in the determination of the character, values and structure of society, which is fully acceptable by all men and women of insight and vision.

This is the fourth instalment on a series of articles on ‘The Major Tools of Leadership’. This week’s article focuses on Leaders Pray.

Where do we begin in building a diverse community – church family? As children, we sang,