Racism in Stellenbosch: A Change Management Approach to Racial Conflict
South Africa celebrated 28 years of democracy this year, but the country is still reeling from the aftermath of apartheid. One of the most visible manifestations of this is the…
A methodological approach to reducing violence and impacting change
When a community or country finds itself in a state of crisis, several human behaviours are triggered, which is what ultimately leads to violence and discord in a broader social…
Why Public Participation Is Crucial — And What It Means For Democracy
Community engagement and public participation have become critical for efficient, inclusive, and productive democracies, writes Andrew Ihsaan Gasnolar in this week's instalment of #RACSRead. Last week, we hosted a real-time…
Building A Culture Of Peace In A Polarised World
Namaste, peacemakers. In this week's blog, Dr Lorna Balie (M.A. in Peace & Conflict Studies) looks at CEO Craig Arendse's notable conflict resolution and peace-building missions in honour of the…
#WOMENSMONTH: Honouring The Women Of RACS Moving Us Closer To Generation Equality
Women continue to impact positive social change and transformation significantly, often more than they are given credit for. As we continue to fight for a more progressive society where women…
Thinking For Impact: Introducing The Racs Think Tank
The advent of the RACS Think Tank reinforces our commitment to positively impacting and transforming society through constructive dialogue, innovative conflict resolution techniques, and thought leadership. This week, RACS Marketing…
Beyond The Narrow Lens Of ‘doing’: Reframing Measures Of Workplace Success
Our recent strategy session has connected us on a human level like never before, sparking much-needed reflection on our work approach. This week, CEO Craig Arendse and Business Manager Melanie…
World cup unity – a tonic for organisational change?
If national pride is measured in flag visibility, South Africa has surely blasted off the scales of the national pride barometer. The 2010 FIFA World Cup has been nothing less than a momentous success, and while some are concerned the current groundswell of patriotism will fizzle out into a listless hangover come the end of the tournament, there is much hope that the country, organisations and businesses can continue to leverage off it for years to come.