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Why Competition Matters? A Review of South Africa’s Anti-Competitive Policies and Their Importance for Social Transformation
What is competition and why does it matter? Economic competition creates an even playing field; it allows all economic entities- big and small- to enter the market, grow, innovate, and contribute to the economic growth and development of the country as a whole. Economic competition provides the basis for social
THE REALITY OF FREEDOM DAY
Freedom Day serves as a symbol of how far the country has come since its historic elections in 1994. It is a celebration of the end of colonialism, segregation and white minority and the establishment of a new democratic government.
Freedom Day is observed annually on the 27th of April
Freedom Was the Key, Now We Must Build the House.
There is a peculiar weight to the word freedom in South Africa. It rolls off the tongue easily, appearing in speeches, holidays, and hashtags. However, after the landmark elections of 1994, the essence of that word remains wide open to interpretation.We were promised freedom. But did we define it? The
Reimagining The Future
South Africa today finds itself at a crossroad where the prospects of the country remain dim in light of the growing triple challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality. The transformation agenda has not taken priority and continues to suffer at the hands of unclear leadership coupled with ineffective outcomes. In
The Role of Enterprise & Supplier Development in Driving Black Business Development
The net effect of all the time and money we have spent on enterprise and supplier development since 1995 is zero. According to the National Integrated Small Enterprise Development (NISED) Masterplan, the number of SMMEs operating in our economy has not grown since 1995. In 1995 we had 800 000
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