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South Africa is facing a leadership crisis. Yet there is a way to cultivate effective, empathetic and accountable leaders.

It is now undeniable. The crisis of leadership in South African politics, academia, business and civil society is a failure we shoulder collectively as a nation. It requires courageous reflection and action. Disappointed, betrayed, hopeless, angry and fearful are some words that describe the current mood as South Africa nears 30 years of democracy. In this winter of discontent, the country needs leaders at all levels and sectors who are self-aware, unencumbered by ego, willing to admit mistakes, and can act in the interests of those they serve.

Africa Check took a closer look at some of the claims made during the debate on the State of the Nation Address. Which MPs got their facts right? And who needs to do more homework?

Covid-19 has weighed heavily on school pupils' mental health and performance, and the matric results are indicative of this. Nomfundo Mogapi writes that this year's matric class needs mental support if we are to see them mirror the pre-pandemic 2019 pass rate.

After more than two decades of working with wounded and traumatised leaders, psychologist Nomfundo Mogapi established the Centre for Mental Wellness and Leadership. She speaks to Elna Schütz about how she is an introvert but has found ways to be in a busy world