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Re-Imagining (Reconstruction of) the South African Economy
The Freedom Charter states that the People shall share in the country’s wealth. One such way of sharing the wealth of a country is through engaging in the economy for gain in one way or another. In its simplicity, as a system with processes that distribute scarce resources, it creates
What is Heritage Day?
Growing up in boarding school, one had the pleasure of meeting people from all cultures of South Africa. With friends from different cultural backgrounds, we would be fascinated with the meanings of one’s names and often had to ask our parents what the meaning of one’s name was. This increased
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
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
Reflecting on 30 Years of South Africa’s Bittersweet Democracy
Freedom Day celebrations in post-apartheid South Africa are a bittersweet occasion filled with moments of hope and despair. The promise of freedom, meant to liberate us, free us, and return our resources and land to us, has kept us in an endless cycle of poverty. We are witnessing the gap
Advancing Towards a Green Economy and Just Transition
The urgency to address climate change and transition towards a green economy has become increasingly evident as the world faces extreme climate events and ecological collapse. The root causes of climate change, including excessive energy consumption and ecological overshoot, demand immediate action to limit global warming below catastrophic levels. Hence,