Lessons from Political Leadership in Africa: Towards Inspirational and Transformational Leaders

The central message of this book is that leadership serves as a blueprint to transform Africa into a global powerhouse. There is an urgent need to refocus our efforts on the African Continent and her people, while at the same time forging ahead with democratic, accountable, people-centred, ethical and transparent governance and leadership. Corruption has undoubtedly become a hostile enemy in robbing the poor, violating the trust of the people and eroding the moral fibre of society. Abuse of power, position or office compounded by greed, self-enrichment and acts of dishonesty has dire consequences for mankind, and, as such, each contribution in this book promotes Africa’s vision to sustain humanity and its people, away from social ills such as extreme poverty, distinct inequalities and large-scale unemployment. What is needed is a new generation of bold, passionate, confident, inspiring leaders to make a difference and leave an edible mark in the global arena. This is the fundamental spirit of leadership for the Africa that this book wants and wishes to nurture. We cannot go back and change the past, but we can learn lessons, both good and bad, and change the future towards a bigger, better, and brighter tomorrow!

Chris Jones established the Unit for Moral Leadership in the Faculty of Theology, which he currently heads, at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, at the beginning of 2008. He is the author of several books, book chapters, and articles.

Pregala Pillay serves as Vice Dean of Social Impact and Transformation in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and Professor in the School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. She is the Co-Chair of the Working Group on Ethics and Culture of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration.

Purshottama Reddy is attached to the School of Management, IT and Governance at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He is currently the Vice-President of Programmes of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration and Chairperson of the Programme and Research Committee of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences. He is the editor and co-editor of 15 books.

Sakhile Zondi is a graduate of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where he is currently a Lecturer in the School of Management, IT and Governance. His research areas include local government, public policy, and public sector ethics.

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