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One Is Never Enough | Dismantling “The Only Woman” Phenomenon

You have just been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer, Executive Committee member or Board member of the company and you are elated. You are proud. Congratulatory messages pour in. You have worked hard for this moment. You deservedly pause and bask in the moment. You were told in

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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

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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

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Opinion piece
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Balancing Economic Transformation, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice in South Africa

In the heart of South Africa’s journey towards economic development lies a delicate balancing act between economic transformation, sustainability, and environmental justice. As a nation rich in natural resources and cultural diversity, South Africa is grappling with the challenge of fostering economic growth while safeguarding its environment and ensuring equitable

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Opinion piece
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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

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