The 21st century is a century of disruption and change. The digital era and various global and local phenomena have left people and organisations with the realisation that the unexpected is the new normal. Nonetheless, in this new normal, people and organisations must still find a way to continue to function and flourish. Although South Africa faces many difficulties currently and probably for the foreseeable future, its resilient people are probably one of its major assets.

The role of the learning and development function in this continued flourishing is the central theme of this book. Managing Learning and Development in South Africa an African perspective for future-fit organisations to fill a current gap in learning and development literature in South Africa by exploring aspects such as the following:
- Managing L&D in the 21st century workplace
- Developing 21st century competencies
- Career management and career mobility in the global context
- Democratising L&D and incorporating African knowledge systems into L&D
- The role of L&D in sustainable organisational governance
- The South African L&D landscape
- The context of L&D in human resource management
- L&D, ethics and responsible organisational governance
- Creating value through L&D
- The L&D management process
- Quality assurance in L&D
- The profession and practise of L&D in South Africa.

This second edition addresses the evolving skills development landscape, which has profound implications for training and development in the workplace.

It offers a sound theoretical and practical framework for both experienced professionals and those new to the outcomes-based, occupation-directed and work-based approach to workplace learning design.

For e-commerce to work and be implemented successfully, specific skills and knowledge are required - in the fields of information and communications technology (ICT) and business and marketing management in particular. Research in South Africa indicates a growing need for training in managing e-commerce. This book attempts to train people in understanding the ICT principles that underlie e-commerce and e-commerce management against the background of this need, in a disciplined and dedicated way that aims to satisfy specific business needs and meet objectives.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is indispensable in the spheres of business, government, education and entertainment. It makes internet marketing, e-government, e-learning and online chat services possible, as well as e-commerce. Today, no business training is complete without covering at least the basics of e-commerce. But although e-commerce opens up new opportunities, it also presents threats and risks. The success of e-commerce hinges on security and trust. Every business manager should therefore have a fundamental awareness of the meaning of e-commerce and ICT security and risk management. The success of e-commerce also hinges on building relationships. Managing e-commerce in business (third edition) explores the ways in which entrepreneurs and managers can make use of e-commerce related aspects to improve their contact with their customers and enhance their business and marketing strategies.

"Homo Angelicansis" is a title about a new species that has evolved beyond primates and beyond Homo sapiens into a spiritual realm. With a spiritual and physical nature, these beings may evolve even further into an entity that can survive the destruction of the Earth. In Homo Angelicansis, the historical contributions of philosophers, Christian church fathers, heretics, occultists, bi-ologists, physicists and archaeologists are examined and synthesised. Passing through creationist myths, religious creeds, esoteric doctrines and philosophical systems, Botha inspires debate and contention. Incorporating cosmology and evolution into spirituality, he guides the reader on a startlingly original theory of where evolution has led humanity and what lies ahead. For Botha all dogma regarding the origin, nature and purpose of the soul remains flawed. Religion and occultism are struggling without success to validate the existence of the human soul. Modern science and philosophy do not recognise the existence of a soul. Science's lack of recognition of the soul renders all Homo sapiens "soul-less" beings. Yet, only scientific proof can provide a satisfactory answer that does not require faith. At a time when scientists are able to change our physical nature through genetic manipulation and thereby dictating the path of evolution, spirituality is sidelined because of the presumptuous assumption that life exists on a physiological level only. If the soul exists, can a gifted "soul species" such as Homo angelicansis achieve spiritual anomaly before it is too late? Scientific proof that the soul exists may be around the corner. The implications are huge. This title is a scientific exploration of our evolutionary soul rather than another dogmatic look at spirituality. Anyone interested in life after death and the human soul's place in humanity's future should read this title.