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INTSIKAYOMZI IS THE SMME
Perhaps the most startling fact presented in the NISED Masterplan is that the number of SMMEs operating in our economy has not grown from the 800 000 estimated in 1995. From 1995 to 2022 we still have the same number of SMMEs in our economy, with only 330 000 of those able
The GNU at a Crossroads – Advancing Transformation or Entrenching Inequality?
As the Government of National Unity takes shape, the 2026 Local Government Elections will be the first real test: will political inclusion deepen economic transformation, or will it simply diversify the face of inequality? Inequality in South Africa manifests in multiple ways—across race, gender, geography, and economic opportunity. These inequalities
THE RIGHT TO ENERGY: THE UNDOCUMENTED RIGHT THAT AFFECTS THE COUNTRY’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTÂ
Today, as we celebrate Human Rights Day, with load shedding looming around us, one is forced to ponder on this basic human right, the right to energy; that is a contributor to the wellbeing of our people.
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
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
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