I really believe HERS-SA is doing a phenomenal job on the ground for women leaders in higher education - Jonathan Jansen from Stellenbosch University at the #2018HERSSA ACADEMY

You cannot be a good leader if you don't have a great team of people to support you - Jonathan Jansen from Stellenbosch University at the HERS-SA #2018HERSSA ACADEMY

When you lead a university, you lead all of the people in your university, both those that agree with you and those that you don't - Jonathan Jansen from Stellenbosch University at the HERS-SA #2018HERSSA ACADEMY

These are the things you need to have to be a great leader - a critical voice, independent, willing to take a position on matters of principle - Jonathan Jansen from HERS-SA #2018HERSSA ACADEMY

And she's here! Kgethi Phakeng, PhD(Wits); Hon DSc (UBristol) at the HERS-SA #2018HERSSA ACADEMY

No office does you a favour. You are appointed because you are needed in the office. You should bring your own brand, your own experience, your values, who you are and you should own that - Kgethi Phakeng, PhD(Wits); Hon DSc (UBristol) at the HERS-SA #2018HERSSA ACADEMY

As a leader you have to look into the future and make decisions that will still be right for the university 10 years down the line. You don't make a decision for now, you make a decision for the future - Kgethi Phakeng, PhD(Wits); Hon DSc (UBristol) at the HERS-SA #2018HERSSA ACADEMY.

As a black executive you are always walking the tight rope between the picket line and the Board room. Sometimes you are right there at the picket line and other times you are right there with the Board. That is part of leadership. Kgethi Phakeng, PhD(Wits); Hon DSc (UBristol) HERS-SA ACADEMY

Prof Sibongile Muthwa, Vice Chancellor at Mandela University sharing her thoughts on leadership in the higher education sector.

Prof Sibongile Muthwa, Vice Chancellor of Mandela University reflecting on moments where true leadership is required.

Wise words from Prof Sibongile Muthwa, VC of @MandelaUniSRC

Thanks to Raymonda Burgman Gallegos for reminding the women leaders in the room at the HERS-SA #2018HERSSA ACADEMY of the things that connect them locally and internationally.

Do you know your WHY? Because that will keep you going during the tough times and keep you on course - Raymonda Burgman Gallegos at the HERS-SA #2018HERSSA women in leadership ACADEMY

Dr Daisy Selematsela, Executive Director: Unisa library talking about the challenges women face in higher education HERS-SA #2018HERSSA

Ms Firoza Patel, Skills Development, Leadership and Management, and Mentoring specialist, talking about how to use human resources and legislation to develop your career HERS-SA #2018HERSSA

Sometimes we need to take on things that affect other women, that affect our sisters - Firoza Patel, Skills Development, Leadership and Management, and Mentoring specialist HERS-SA #2018HERSSA

Prof Vuyokazi Nomlomo, Dean of the Faculty of Education at UWC, talking about career development, the meaning we get from our careers, the achievements we reach and our attitude in helping women leaders in their Career Path Journeys and Options in the HE sector

Prof José Frantz, Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Innovation from UWC talking about Your Career is a Journey: Who is Navigating Your Path at HERS-SA #2018HERSSA ACADEMY

Bev Witten of LeadershipLabSA and Ellen Tise of Stellenbosch University tackle the issue of Advancing Your Career: How to navigate institutional contours to achieve success at HERS-SA #2018HERSSA

It's the last day of HERS-SA #2018HERSSA ACADEMY and we are listening to Prof Connie Zulu, Acting Deputy Director: School of Professional Studies in Education at NWU - North-West University, talking about Gender Equity and Equality in Higher Education Leadership.