The Oceans Economy – SA’s Next Industrial Frontier
7 November 2025
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In a country where the oceans generate R130 billion annually but rural poverty persists at 70%, the question is not
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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
28 October 2022
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Thought leadership
The Gender Agenda
The BMF’s vision is to be the foremost organisation in the development of managerial leadership and the advancing of socio-economic
8 March 2022
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Opinion piece
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
26 June 2024
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Opinion piece
South Africa’s Youth at a Crossroads: Can We Solve the Unemployment Crisis?
As South Africa marks another Youth Month this June 16 we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture in our nation’s
18 June 2024
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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
31 October 2025
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Opinion piece
Navigating the Digital Frontier: Unleashing AI’s Potential for South African Businesses
South African businesses face a challenging question: Are they ready to embrace AI and implement the Presidential Commission on the
15 May 2024
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The Mind in Chains: Black Professionals and the Future of Work in a Digital Era
The Illusion of Freedom in a Digital World They told us technology would set us free. But as we swipe,
5 September 2025
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Opinion piece
Is B-BBEE An Anchor For Democracy? – Part 3
In part 2 of this B-BBEE and Democracy Series we stated that the Constitution of the republic is the coolant
15 December 2021
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Opinion piece
Embracing the Journey Towards Inclusion
Each year on the 8th of March we are reminded of the progress made towards gender equality and the challenges
7 March 2024
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Women Empowerment Desk
Living As A Woman | Breaking The Barriers Of Gender Discrimination
As a young girl, I have always aspired to run my own business which I believed would contribute enormously to
9 August 2022
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Opinion piece
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Deepening a culture of social justice and human rights
This year’s theme for Human Rights Day focuses on deepening a culture of social justice and human rights. It aligns
20 March 2025
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Opinion piece
The Battle for Narrative: Whose Future Are We Fighting For?
The stakes have never been higher for South Africa’s place in the global economy. At the heart of the 2025
10 February 2025
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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
6 November 2024
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Management Control and Skills Development as Key Lever for Corporate Transformation
Through South African history, we acknowledge that the apartheid era produced an education and training system that was fragmented, dysfunctional
17 October 2022
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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.
24 October 2025
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