Dr. Tshepo Alex Malapane, MBA, PhD

Tracking the Future: The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Zarfro Publishers SA
May 14, 2019

Decording the 4IR

The Blueprint of a Successful Living God's Way
Zarfro Publishers SA
June 17, 2018

The Blueprint of a Successful Living God's way present key principles and processes one need to follow in order to be successful.

CONVERTING FORMAL MINUTES INTO ACTION LOGS/LIST TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY
LULU Publishers
April 22, 2018

CONVERTING FORMAL MINUTES INTO ACTION LOGS/LIST TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY

DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY
LULU Publishers
September 27, 2016

Dynamics of leadership in the 21st Century is produced to handle current leadership crisis in churches and Christian cycles. It is very important to note why the author decided to present this book. First, we should acknowledge the trinity of heaven (God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit) as the first line of leadership in the church. Therefore, there is no other upper level and layer of leadership. Now that you are about to read chapter 1 to chapter 8 of this handbook, you should have the broader understanding of Jesus as the Leader of the Church, it is time for you to make up your own mind.

A Risk Analysis of E-Commerce: A Case of South African Online Shopping Space
IEEE
April 26, 2019

Globally, online shopping is on the rise with cybercrimes expected to rise. This study presents a risk analysis of the online shopping's e-commerce in South Africa using data collected through a variety of platforms where incidents and intelligence are reported and collected. Data was collected through a self-administered web-based online survey. A randomized sample size of 459 was used to analyze perceived risks associated with online shopping. This paper further outlines perceived risk results and findings by categorizing impact type, attack vector and threat type. Results of this study show that risks associated with finance losses impact the online shopping in the e-commerce space. This has not yet been fully realized in South Africa. Results analyzed in this study also look at the online shopping confidence across the retail industry, hospitality industry and other industries aggregated in this study. Financial loss is highlighted as the major perceived risk recording a highest confidence level in terms of the results which are further categorized in terms of impact type, attack vector and threat type. A conclusion has been drawn which indicate that there is a correlation around recognized risks, impact type, attack vector and threat type in the online shopping space in South Africa.

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things in the Transformation of E-Business Sector
IEEE
April 26, 2019

An Application of Data Mining in the Fourth Industrial Revolution - A Case of South Africa
IEEE
April 26, 2019

This research paper explores the in-depth application of Data Mining in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in South Africa. The Industrial Revolution concept has fundamentally changed our society and economy. In South Africa, data mining phenomena has not been fully realized in the age of the 4IR. In the age of information and 4IR data is viewed as a strategic assert that companies should invest in. Results in this study shows that the concept of data mining in South African business landscape is not fully executed and applied to business development and management as a practice. Statistical observations also indicate that baselines, historical data and intelligence if used properly can benefit businesses to grow and develop. This study attempted to discover hidden valuable knowledge by analyzing data using statistical data mining techniques during which a new data mining technique to analyze data, interpret it and present it was discovered. This research tested the new approach referred to as Alex Malapane Data Mining Technique (AMDMT) using test questions which were explored as per the objective of this study.

2025 Influential Man in SA Award Winner
North-West University
May 01, 2025

Dr Tshepo Alex Malapane, an alumnus of the NWU, was honoured with the Most Influential Man in South Africa 2025 award in a powerful moment of national pride and reflection. This prestigious recognition was part of the 2025 Influential Men & Artes Awards, a landmark event celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to South African society. The awards ceremony, held at Gold Reef City on 27 April 2025, was organised and hosted by Big M Productions.

Dr Malapane's award highlights a career of courage and clarity of thought, and a deep commitment to national progress. Widely regarded as a transformative thought leader and strategist, he has become a commanding voice of reason on South Africa’s macroeconomic challenges, development priorities and institutional reform. In a country grappling with structural imbalances, rising unemployment and constrained public confidence, his insights have remained anchored in empirical data, strategic foresight and principled leadership.

With over a decade of influence across sectors, Dr Malapane has supported public and private entities in enterprise development, research commercialisation, institutional strategy and inclusive innovation. His work consistently reflects understanding of the interconnectedness between economic justice, transformation and social equity.

One of the hallmarks of Dr Malapane’s influence is his ability to unpack complex macroeconomic issues – from fiscal constraints and industrial productivity to regional development and public-private collaboration – with a level of clarity that resonates not just with academics and policymakers but also with community leaders and business innovators. His ability to communicate complex truths while offering constructive, implementable solutions has made him a trusted contributor in national dialogues, media platforms and academic forums.

Dr Malapane is also widely recognised for championing Africa-centred developmental economics. He calls for context-driven policy design, reduced dependency on external frameworks and stronger regional economic integration. His work continues to shape how institutions think about sustainability, innovation and the role of leadership in unlocking Africa’s potential.

Colleagues, scholars and civic leaders have lauded Dr Malapane as a “strategic nation-builder”, a torchbearer of hope who combines intellectual depth with practical foresight. His influence transcends titles – it lies in his rare ability to bridge vision and action and inspire a generation to lead with integrity, purpose and clarity.

Receiving the Most Influential Man in South Africa 2025 award is more than a personal honour, it is a reaffirmation of the kind of leadership South Africa urgently needs. As the country navigates global shifts and domestic transformation, the voice and leadership of Dr Tshepo Alex Malapane remain both timely and essential.

Assessing the reliability of Likert scale statements in an e-commerce quantitative study: A Cronbach alpha analysis using SPSS Statistics
IEEE
May 20, 2024

The reliability of Likert scale measurements is crucial for ensuring the validity of research findings and the consistency of questionnaire instruments. In this study, we employed Cronbach's alpha reliability testing, implemented through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Statistics software, to assess the reliability of Likert scale statements. Specifically, we examined a dataset comprising 39 Likert scale statements to evaluate the internal consistency of the instrument. The dataset consisted of responses collected from participants using a Likert scale ranging from 1 to 5. These statements covered various constructs or dimensions under investigation in the research context. Using SPSS Statistics, we conducted Cronbach's alpha analysis to estimate the internal consistency reliability of the Likert scale statements. The normality of the data was assessed using Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk Tests …

A risk analysis of e-commerce: A case of South African online shopping space
IEEE
June 01, 2019

Globally, online shopping is on the rise with cybercrimes expected to rise. This study presents a risk analysis of the online shopping's e-commerce in South Africa using data collected through a variety of platforms where incidents and intelligence are reported and collected. Data was collected through a self-administered web-based online survey. A randomized sample size of 459 was used to analyze perceived risks associated with online shopping. This paper further outlines perceived risk results and findings by categorizing impact type, attack vector and threat type. Results of this study show that risks associated with finance losses impact the online shopping in the e-commerce space. This has not yet been fully realized in South Africa. Results analyzed in this study also look at the online shopping confidence across the retail industry, hospitality industry and other industries aggregated in this study.

Market Analysis on eNCA
eNCA
May 28, 2025

Market Analysis only on eNCA

Market Analysis on eNCA
eNCA
May 20, 2025

Market Analysis only on eNCA

Economic Analysis on eNCA
eNCA
May 20, 2025

Economic Analysis only on eNCA

Market Analysis on eNCA
eNCA
May 14, 2025

Market Analysis only on eNCA

On News on SABC News
SABCNews
October 01, 2024

On the news