Comparative Analysis: South African Schools of Government on a Global Scale

Prof Zwelinzima Ndevu advocates for comparing South African institutions to those around the world and learning from each other's successes and challenges.

While recognising progress made in South African schools, he emphasises the significance of close collaboration between practitioners and academics in creating knowledge and solving practical issues.

Prof Ndevu highlights the effectiveness of this approach in numerous international schools, where theory informs practical problem-solving.

Additionally, he proposes incorporating this approach into undergraduate studies, enabling students to introduce real-world challenges to universities in search of solutions.

Lastly, he suggests enhancing collaboration between South African research institutions to address common government problems.