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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
Leveraging the Global Economy for Black Empowerment-G20 Outlook and Agenda
With South Africa set to lead the presidency of the G-20 forum, the country is geared up to serve as a key proponent for inclusive policies and an architect of new global governance traditions. This provides South Africa with the opportunity to drive meaningful transformation, particularly in the context of
The Gender Gap is Narrowing but Numbers Must Translate to Power
As we reflect on the month of August, we are reminded of the progress of women in leadership and management while envisioning a future powered by women’s leadership and equality. On 9 August 1956, over 20 000 women showed leadership by marching to Pretoria’s Union Buildings against apartheid pass laws.
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 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
Transformation & Growth: The Untapped Power of South Africa’s Black Middle Class
The republic of South Africa has entered into a new phase politically, and this will have implications for the transformation agenda going forward. In one of the timeless quotes from Lot Ndlovu, sharing his views on the role of the black middle class in SA he said, “South Africa belongs