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Articles on Professionalism
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Humility is a virtue that many people admire but far fewer practice. A scholar describes how a professional crisis made him look inward and rethink his concept of success.
A swearing ban risks making team radio feel sanitised and staged, diminishing the very sense of access that made it compelling and exciting in the first place.
Negative perceptions of police professionalism and corruption go hand in hand with low public trust in the police, poor marks on government performance, and citizens’ sense of insecurity.
Past controversies and their impacts show how important it is to make the right appointment to the position.
The decline in support for the ANC suggests that coalition governments will become increasingly common in the country, affecting its appointment policy.
Almost 30 years into democracy, South Africa still hasn’t ensured the jobs of senior public servants are not tied to the tenure of government ministers.
Professionalism has to start with ministers for it to stand any chance of being embedded throughout the public service.
Public officials are now in the spotlight: Does the public view them as professionals, bound by duty, or as elites who invoke ideals while pursuing their own agendas?
The ‘turf war’ between doctors and pharmacists we see in current debates has a long history.
A simple introduction from care providers can be a good start towards a truly patient-centred approach to health services.
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