EQUALITY RISING: ‘You belong in the room’: SA’s women vice-chancellors speak on breaking boundaries

Of the country’s 26 public universities, women now lead nine institutions. ‘Leadership was not always expected to look like me’Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa, the vice-chancellor the University of Mpumalanga. Unisa’s Prof LenkaBula said women should not wait for permission. Do not wait for permission to lead or for every obstacle to disappear before pursuing your purpose,” Prof LenkaBula said. Our task is to carry that legacy forward by leading with courage and justice,” Prof LenkaBula said.