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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 precolonial matriarchal influence to the frontline of anti-apartheid resistance, and now as leaders in business, government and civil society, their journey reflects the broader evolution
So what is Freedom?
In the words of Gloria Gaither, “And even life begins because a baby fights for freedom and songs we love to sing have freedom’s theme. Some have walked through fire and flood to find a place of freedom and some faced hell itself for freedom’s dream.” These words echo the sentiments
When the Global North Stumbles, Who Leads Transformation?
The dawn of Donald Trump’s second presidency marks not just a political shift but a seismic disruption in the global commitment to equality, diversity, and progress. It is a stark reminder that transformation is neither inevitable nor immune to reversal. As the United States of America (U.S.A.) turns inward, dismantling
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 potential—it’s whether that potential will reach the people who need it most. For the GNU, the 2026 elections will be a referendum on delivery, not
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) programs were meant to build inclusive participation and transform ownership patterns, but too often, it remains a bureaucratic exercise rather than a catalyst for real
Embracing the Journey Towards Inclusion
Each year on the 8th of March we are reminded of the progress made towards gender equality and the challenges thereof. Since 1911, this day has served as the world’s celebration of women’s social, cultural, economic, and political achievements. This year we are asked to inspire inclusion as we reaffirm