Francis Herd

Oct 16, 2024 | dailymaverick.co.za | Francis Herd

In the real world, most of us understand the power of an apology. If we’ve done something wrong or hurt someone, we get that, in order to keep our relationships intact, it’s best to say sorry and ask (or, in some cases, beg) for forgiveness. Many company executives, however, are still in the bad habit of avoiding apologies.

Aug 16, 2024 | enca.com | Francis Herd

Ahead of the election of a new mayor in Johannesburg on Friday, anchor Francis Herd mulls the state of the city. JOHANNESBURG - In a powerful TV moment this week, my colleague at eNCA, JJ Tabane, played the song ‘Gimme Hope Jo’anna’ accompanied by pictures showing the urban squalor and decay that has come to define parts of Johannesburg, as well as residents scrounging for food.