Perceptions of leadership in a multicultural context: a South African case study

Pj (kobus) Mentz; Jl Van Der Walt; Cornel Jones; Ro Mabokela; Ja Madsen

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Perceptions of leadership in a multicultural context: a South African case study

Pj (kobus) Mentz, Jl Van Der Walt, Cornel Jones, Ro Mabokela, Ja Madsen

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Abstract

Many of the historically white schools in South Africa still experience difficulty in becoming fully racially integrated. This article examines the situation in a school where the problem of racial conflict has been eradicated. This study contributes to knowledge in this field because the approach followed by the two new school leaders (principal and deputy principal) in turning the school into an example of racial harmony can be fruitfully emulated. Some of the “secrets” of their success are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-14
Journal	Africa Education Review
Volume	4
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/18146620701412092
State	Published - Jun 1 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

leadership
multicultural schools
South Africa
racial integration
transformation
ethnicity
Apartheid

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