The R100 billion initiative for SA’s transformation stalemate
If you spend your days inside Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) transactions like I do, you will know the story by heart. Good businesses try to do the right thing by becoming sound empowerment partners. Then the deal stalls on one thing: money that is either too expensive, too risky or simply unavailable.
Fiscal freedom for cities – unlocking Africa’s urban potential
Africa stands at the most consequential crossroads of its modern development. Our continent is urbanising at a breathtaking pace, a transformation that holds the promise of unprecedented economic growth, innovation and improved living standards. Yet, this promise is being stifled by a critical structural flaw: our cities, the very engines of this growth, are financially hamstrung.
Heritage spending, local prosperity
Nearly 3 million Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) employ more than 13 million South Africans. This Heritage Month, a single shopping choice can help secure those jobs. Every rand spent locally is a vote for jobs. We urge consumers to prioritise local businesses this Heritage Month.
Repeal the Expropriation Act and pursue real land reform instead
We have called upon Parliament to repeal the Expropriation Act of 2024. We also urge lawmakers to introduce a just and equitable land reform programme that adheres to both the text and the spirit of the Constitution. This is an essential step toward pursuing real land reform.
Jobless growth – debunking the myths from the left
In a video clip that has gone viral on social media, a South African TikToker by the name of "Voice of RSA" (the Voice hereafter) aims at what he calls the dominance of "trickle-down economics". The TikToker argues that economic growth during the presidencies of Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki was essentially jobless
ISO Standards – ME tariff lessons for SA
South Africa can take many lessons from the UAE and Saudi Arabia and how they have fortified themselves against the impact of US trade tariffs. In an era marked by shifting global trade dynamics, Middle Eastern countries have showcased impressive foresight and agility.
Money is not real wealth – the flaws of modern monetary...
When Jean-Baptiste Say published his Treatise on Political Economy in 1803, he was not trying to be provocative. He was trying to be clear. In doing so, he ended up stating something both obvious and easy to forget: real economic activity begins with production, not consumption.
Tailoring sanitation solutions in informal settlements
In South Africa, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to public sanitation has proven inadequate in addressing the unique needs of informal settlements. Informal settlements continue to grow, and residents are increasingly seeking in-house sanitation solutions that provide privacy and dignity.
Reining in bureaucratic overreach – lessons from USA for SA
South Africa needs urgently to reflect on a landmark legislative initiative that is unfolding in the United States of America. Designed to curtail the expansive authority of federal agencies which can issue economically significant regulations without congressional approval, this effort marks a pivotal attempt by American lawmakers to reclaim their constitutionally enshrined role as the nation’s primary lawmakers.
Rewiring SA’s future through public-private partnerships
On 4 April 2025, the South Africa Transmission Infrastructure Investment Forum brought together key decision-makers. These included the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, as well as industry leaders, financiers and developers.
