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Can South Africa Start Over?
The Black Management Forum is approaching its policy conference in the first week of November, and this question of starting over will be unpacked in the first-panel discussion. This discussion will set the tone for the rest of the conference in understanding the context of the country and what BMF
The Battle for Narrative: Whose Future Are We Fighting For?
The stakes have never been higher for South Africa’s place in the global economy. At the heart of the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa’s defiant statement – “We will not be bullied”- set the tone for a country determined to defend its sovereignty. But beyond
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 the informal economies of townships to the boardrooms of black-owned startups, Black entrepreneurs have long been building value in overlooked places and underserved markets. But
Women at the centre of B-BBEE and Transformation
Close to 30 years into the democratic dispensation, women in South Africa are still largely underrepresented in economic activity and they form a crucial part of previously disadvantaged persons at whom specific empowerment strategies should be targeted. The Gender-responsive public procurement (“GRPP”) framework is embedded in the current B-BBEE and
Navigating the Digital Frontier: Unleashing AI’s Potential for South African Businesses
South African businesses face a challenging question: Are they ready to embrace AI and implement the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (PC4IR) recommendations by 2030? The technological landscape is ever evolving, making it difficult to answer. However, this is a critical juncture for South African businesses, as they
How Entrepreneurship is Shaping the Modern Workforce in South Africa
As we pause to commemorate Workers’ Day in South Africa, we honour the rich legacy of our labour movements and the enduring spirit of the working class. This day reminds us of the sacrifices made in the pursuit of dignity, equity, and justice for workers across our country. But it