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Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Intergenerational Allyship and Visibility for Black Women in Leadership
Land, Lineage and Capital: Why Property Ownership Shapes Economic Power
South Africa’s transformation debate often begins with a familiar question: why do Black entrepreneurs struggle to access capital? Yet this question misses a deeper truth: capital does not simply follow potential. It follows assets. Why do Black entrepreneurs struggle to access finance? Why do banks hesitate to extend credit? Why
The Impact of De-Regularization on the Black Economic Agenda: An analysis of the Operation Vulindlela and the future of SOC
While avoiding South Africa’s debt trap is a delicate balancing act, Operation Vulindlela and the Presidency’s reform program are recognized as valuable tools to promote prudent financial management and address the country’s escalating debt crisis. However, beyond these financial measures, it is even more essential to prioritize solutions for the
Can South Africa Start Over?
The Black Management Forum is approaching its policy conference in the first week of November, and this question of starting over will be unpacked in the first-panel discussion. This discussion will set the tone for the rest of the conference in understanding the context of the country and what BMF
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
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