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Corporate Guerrillas
Corporate transformation in South Africa remains as one of the greatest challenges in unlocking the true potential of our human capital and economy. Business is central to sustaining society and at the heart of business is management control. The Black Management Forum has been focused in developing and advocating for
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
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
Is B-BBEE An Anchor For Democracy? – Part 3
In part 2 of this B-BBEE and Democracy Series we stated that the Constitution of the republic is the coolant system of the economic engine, without which the country has the potential to overheat because of persistent poverty, inequality, and unemployment. We also emphasized the need to clearly define what
Management Control and Skills Development as Key Lever for Corporate Transformation
Through South African history, we acknowledge that the apartheid era produced an education and training system that was fragmented, dysfunctional and unequal. Contributing to the population having low educational skills levels, which conversely produced the under-representation of black South Africans in both senior and executive levels of management. Presently the
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