Transformation at the Tipping Point: Rethinking Jobs, Growth and Economic Capability
Category: Opinion piece
Why the BMF at 50 Is a Test of South Africa’s Economic Future
In a year where trust in institutions is brittle and transformation stands at a tipping point, the Black Management Forum’s 50th anniversary is more than…
The Oceans Economy – SA’s Next Industrial Frontier
In a country where the oceans generate R130 billion annually but rural poverty persists at 70%, the question is not whether the blue economy has…
The GNU at a Crossroads – Advancing Transformation or Entrenching Inequality?
As the Government of National Unity takes shape, the 2026 Local Government Elections will be the first real test: will political inclusion deepen economic transformation,…
ESD: The Missing Link Between Corporate Spend and Real SMME Growth
South Africa invests billions in transformation each year, yet the economy still lacks a significant pipeline of scaled black-owned enterprises. Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD)…
Our South Africa, Our Future
South Africa’s democracy began with a sentence that changed everything: “We, the people.” It was more than the birth of a nation — it was…
The Gender Gap is Narrowing but Numbers Must Translate to Power
As we reflect on the month of August, we are reminded of the progress of women in leadership and management while envisioning a future powered…
The Evolution of South African Women: From Marginalisation to Empowerment
The Evolution of South African Women: From Marginalisation to Empowerment South African women have long stood at the intersection of struggle, resilience, and transformation. From…
From Hustle to High Growth: Innovation as the Catalyst for Black Economic Power
In an economy where innovation often skews towards privilege, Black entrepreneurship remains South Africa’s most underutilised engine of inclusive growth—and its greatest missed opportunity. From…