Wits Business School

24/09/2026

Heritage Day is a chance for us to come together, share stories and celebrate the cultures and traditions that make us who we are.

At WBS, our diversity is our strength. Every one of us brings a different heritage, history and way of seeing the world, and that's exactly what shapes how we lead. Traditional attire on, we celebrated the many cultures that make up our community.

Because the best leaders never forget where they come from.

Happy Heritage Day, from all of us!

22/09/2026

One decision this month could reshape your career for the next decade. Applications for the 2027 intake at Wits Business School close on 30 September - just over a week to go.

Whether you're ready to step into a bigger leadership role, pivot into digital business or sharpen your financial edge, there's a WBS programme to take you there.

Apply now at www.wbs.ac.za
0861 000 927 | [email protected]

22/09/2026

21/09/2026

28 years later, the memories and friendships remain strong.

The Wits Business School MBA Class of 1998 reunited at Cradle Moon Lodge from 18–20 September for a weekend of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating a journey that began at WBS almost three decades ago.

Saturday evening’s gala dinner was the highlight, with Prof Mills Soko representing WBS and Alumni Relations alongside the Prof Jones Odei-Mensah and Dr Ramona Baijnath, the chairperson of WBS Alumni Association. A roving microphone sparked laughter and nostalgia as classmates shared memorable stories from their MBA days in 1998.

Members of the class of 98 include Wits Chancellor Dr Judy Dlamini, the reunion’s key convenor Dr Lloyd Kaseke and Mike Clare who was master of ceremonies. Dr Geoff Heald, former lecturer at WBS, delivered a heartfelt keynote address which included his vivid memories of teaching the class of ’98 and a celebration of everyone’s subsequent professional success.

The reunion was more than looking back it was about keeping connections alive.

Next stop: 30 years in September 2028! The class is calling on fellow 1998 classmates they have lost touch with to reconnect.

19/09/2026

Bold plans are easy to write on paper. Real change needs people, tools, and money on the ground.

In this clip from Energy Conversations, Lomile Modiselle, Director of Energy and Electricity Technical Services at the City of Tshwane, unpacks the widening gap between big national plans and the everyday work of keeping a city powered.

The question worth sitting with: how does national government help local municipalities build the skills to actually deliver on national energy policy? Tell us what you think below.

Watch the full episode - link in the comments.

18/09/2026

The African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC) at Wits Business School, together with the Industrial Gas Users Association - Southern Africa, invites you to a webinar on the natural gas landscape in South Africa.

Building on the 2025 Natural Gas Symposium, this year's discussion unpacks a year of developments across the value chain - the challenges, opportunities and solutions shaping what comes next.

Keep an eye on our page to see who's joining the conversation, with our moderators from the AELC Prof David Phaho, Marista Fey, Dr Nomhle Ngwenya and Dr Rod Crompton along with industry experts Jaco Human and Niall Kramer.

Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Time: 09h30–12h40
Format: Online

17/09/2026

Which local challenge holds South Africa's energy transition back the most?

National policy gets the headlines, but the real work - and the real bottlenecks - sits at municipal level. The latest episode of Energy Conversations digs into what's actually slowing delivery on the ground.

Tell us where you'd start in the comments. 👇

Watch the full episode - link in the comments.

15/09/2026

New episode is out now🎙️

Eskom generates it. Your municipality delivers it. And that's where South Africa's energy transition will actually be won or lost.

Lomile Modiselle (City of Tshwane) breaks down what her research found: policies are ready, but implementation isn't. And the skills gap holding municipalities back isn't technical, it's translation. 🔑

Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/mlLZmn-8ROk

14/09/2026

Who keeps the lights on when the energy market changes? 💡

Tomorrow on Energy Conversations, we sit down with Lomile Modiselle, Director of Energy and Electricity Technical Services at the City of Tshwane, to talk municipalities: the pressure they're under, and where they fit in SA's new energy market.

20+ years in the power sector. Millions of residents relying on the grid she helps run. One honest conversation about what change on the ground really looks like.

🎧 Dropping tomorrow on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.