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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1-14
JournalAfrica Education Review
Volume4
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • leadership
  • multicultural schools
  • South Africa
  • racial integration
  • transformation
  • ethnicity
  • Apartheid

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