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The Speakers And The Spoken

A new forum enabling municipal speakers across the country to consult one another on matters of common interest should aid governance and service delivery, reports Rodney Weideman.

Is Complacency Our Worst Enemy?

When the Black Economic Empowerment Commission was announced in 2015 and tasked with investigating and dealing with fronting, fraud and other transgressions, there were high expectations. Puseletso Mompei investigates the current status quo.

A Legacy Of Leadership

Bonang Mohale’s legacy is one that leaders in South Africa should learn from. By Puseletso Mompei.

Preferential Procurement

Dumisani Mpafa, Black Management Forum Deputy President, reports on stimulating economic growth through a responsive public procurement system and SMME development.

The Moerane Commission

The escalating killing of councillors and municipal managers in the country is a concern for SALGA.

National Council Of Provinces

An induction programme for members of SALGA.

State Of The Nation Address 2018

State of the Nation Address by President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa.

Brokering Change

With black stockbroking firms facing immense challenges in the South African market, Sandile Luthuli looks at what is being done to balance the scales.

Anatomy Of A Local Financial Crisis

Almost ten years on, South Africa is still reeling from the effects of the 2008/2009 recession. Ryland Fisher dissects the reasons why.

How’s It Going, China?

South Africa and China have a long-standing relationship, with the recent SALGA/CPAFFC Forum building on this strong foundation, writes Rodney Weideman.

A Word From Parliament

SALGA makes its voice heard during key parliamentary debates, reports Rodney Weideman.

The Karoo: Small Towns, New Future

Many rural areas and small towns in South Africa are struggling to remain economically viable and SALGA is spearheading a drive to find holistic solutions to the problem.

Accelerate Change

Rather transform the workplace now than face the wrath of graduates from the hashtag protests. Mncane Mthunzi

Navigating the Storm

Having started as CEO of Exxaro at a time when the country faced significant financial uncertainties, Mxolisi Mgojo has stepped up to the challenge, writes Duma Gqubule.

Water Technology Innovations

SALGA partners with a sister organisation in the Netherlands to help deliver on its mandate to provide municipalities with access to this precious resource, reports Shantalie Hewavasenti.

How Can We Help You?

Mwangi Githahu reflects on the two decades since service centres were established to improve the lives of citizens.

Transformation And Ethical Leadership

Transformation cannot be effected without the wisdom and bold thinking of ethical leaders, argues Phakama Mbonambi.

Mobile Companies’ Empowerment Credentials Criticised

Local mobile companies fail to move BEE critics, who claim that transformation is lagging, reports Gershwin Wanneburg.

Transformation in Mining

In a democratic South Africa, where we are still in the process of addressing the ills of the past that have to do with race and ethnicity, we tend to neglect other issues relating to transformation.

Think Independently, Invest In Skills

Former Black Management Forum (BMF) president Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu bemoans the fact that 20 years into democracy South Africa still has not embarked on a massive skills upliftment programme aimed at deepening the professional skills required to transform the economy.