The Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture Left Me With Difficult Questions About South Africa, African Unity, and Honest Conversations

A Necessary African Conversation I attended the recent Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture with genuine appreciation for the platform it created around African leadership, unity, and the future of the continent. The event brought together influential voices from academia, politics, policy, business, and civil society at a time when Africa continues to navigate economic pressure,…

From Ocean Science to Blue Industrialisation: A Reflection on Language, Practice, and Gaps in the Literature

My work has always sat at the intersection of ocean science, governance, and economic transformation. Through my company, Ulwazi Scientific Communications and STEM Research (Pty) Ltd, I apply ocean knowledge within the broader blue economy with a specific focus on research education, skills development, and science communication. Over the past few years, I’ve increasingly used…

Dr Kolisa Sinyanya Represents Ulwazi at the South African Parliament’s Inaugural Weekly Committee Cluster Media Briefing

I had the pleasure of representing Ulwazi Scientific Communications and STEM Research at the first-ever Weekly Committee Cluster Media Briefing in the South African Parliament. This landmark event united the leaders of four parliamentary oversight committees to underscore their commitment to financial accountability and governance excellence. The briefing marks a significant milestone in promoting transparency…