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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
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
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
The Black Economic Agenda Under Scrutiny – Tackling the Intertwined Issue of Poverty, Inequality, and Unemployment.
South Africa’s Energy Crisis Exposes Lack of Transformation
This year marks 30 years into democracy. A democracy which was fought for with too many lives. As the 29th of May draws closer each day, one can only wonder where we could have been as a country if the people, we have voted for had been intentional in transforming
The Future of Employee Well-being
In today’s ever-changing world, we find ourselves in an evolving workplace landscape where employee well-being takes center stage. As organizations grapple with the challenges presented by remote work, HR leaders prioritize employee well-being and mental health. This topic is considered one of the most critical aspects of building workplace resilience