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Tackling Gender Inequality

What must government and civil society do to tackle the major imbalances women still face in the workplace? Thando Pato speaks to a few female executives about the issues and possible solutions.

The Sorry State Of The Country’s SOEs

How do South African state-owned enterprises stack up against those in other countries and what are the issues surrounding them? Caiphus Kgosana investigates.

Irregular Vs Fruitless And Wasteful Expenditure

The Auditor-General’s review of state-owned enterprises has provided a glimpse of the enormity of the challenge facing the Public Enterprises Ministry and financial services institutions in turning around the dire situation caused by a combination of corruption and ineptitude, reports Jermaine Craig.

The Road To 2030: Reshaping Local Governments To Meet The SDGs

Local government is the coalface of service delivery — but are cities fit for purpose to drive service delivery to meet the Sustainable Development Goals? Mpho Lukoto finds out.

Funding Empowerment

The slowdown in B-bBEE deals due to a poor economy and regulatory policies has led to empowerment fatigue and a paucity of funding, writes Duma Gqubule.

Resilience Needed To Fight The Effects Of Climate Change

The only way for modern cities to effectively handle climate change is through programmes to build resilience. Rodney Weidemann reports.

BMF Economy

Business confidence is flagging fast as the economy rapidly approaches crisis point, writes Duma Gqubule.

How Have Empowerment Policies Benefitted The Previously Disadvantaged?

Since the dawn of democracy, the government has implemented numerous empowerment policies in an effort to upscale previously disadvantaged communities. Tiisetso Tlelima reports on companies that have benefitted from the country’s transformation policies.

Municipalities To Benefit From New Project

A new project, funded jointly by the South African Local Government Association and the European Union, will help build capacity for several local municipalities.

Young Leaders In Action

SALGA celebrates the exceptional youth leaders in local government and commemorates the fallen youth of 1976. Lwando Njamela writes.

It’s Not How You Start…

Entrepreneurs may have the right idea and the will to succeed, but are often bogged down by lack of finance and critical business skills. Caiphus Kgosana investigates where entrepreneurs can find assistance. 

The Debate Rages On

Of all the issues that swayed voters during South Africa’s 2019 general elections, none was as polarising as the issue of land, writes Jermaine Craig.

South Africa’s Greatest Shame

The ever-increasing rate of unemployment in post-democratic South Africa is both alarming and discouraging. Is there a solution? Asks Caiphus Kgosana.

Has Government’s Commitment To Empowerment Worked?

Government terminology and policy has moved from Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) to Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-bBEE) over the years, but just how broad is the base of beneficiaries?

President Ramaphosa Announces New Cabinet

Newly-elected President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa recently appointed members of the National Executive.

SONA 2019

We begin this new year encouraged by the progress we have made, working together, in reviving our economy and restoring our country’s democratic institutions.

Address By President Ramaphosa At Mining Indaba

Our message to international investors is that we are taking practical measures to build an economy that is underpinned by inclusive growth, competitiveness and transformation.

Africa Teaching Africa

Busani Moyo looks at strides made on the African continent towards Agenda 2030 and how South Africa can learn from the progress made in other countries.

The New Industrialists

Soria Hay rounds up the proposed amendments to the Codes of Good Practice on B-bBEE.

Unlocking Communication Barriers

Mwangi Githahu reveals how a media and stakeholder engagement programme is equipping municipal leaders with communication skills to foster better relations with stakeholders.