61. Failure PART 2

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In the latest episode of #TheAcademicCitizen, being delayed is not being denied. We explore the choppy waters of what it means to be success? with Adv Thato Toeba, who or what determines failure with Dr Sthabile Kolwa and unpacking the enabling conditions that aid us in taking risks and learning from our failure with Dr Dee Marco.

Part 2 comprises of Dr Nosipho Mngomezulu, Dr Sthabile Kolwa and Dr Dee Marco.

15 Nov 2022 English South Africa Philosophy · Social Sciences

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