Some of the policies that can assist in supervision in South Africa are the following:
National Plan for Higher Education, White Paper for Post School Education, SADC Protocol on Education and Training, SAQA, Institutional Postgraduate Policies
I think a scholar is someone who is an expert in a field and engages in current debates and a lifelong learner contributing to the society.
To be active in academic community:
one needs to be continously engaged in trainings, workshops and also training others
And to participate in academic activities like, research, attending conferences and publishing
