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STATE CAPTURE

No procurement watchdog body yet, four years past State Capture report

Four years after the Zondo Commission's State Capture report, South Africa still awaits a crucial institution: an independent Public Procurement Anti-Corruption Agency (PPACA).…

  • Helen Grange
6 min read
ANTI CORRUPTION

Integrity is good business: Why corruption avoidance creates competitive advantage

Corruption remains a major barrier to economic growth, despite decades of anti-corruption efforts. This article explores how integrity, beyond mere compliance, is becoming a…

  • Max Burger-Scheidlin
  • Ruth Kolevsohn
8 min read
Grant: With youth unemployment so high, the informal and gig economy is realistically the primary absorber of young workers for the foreseeable future. Photo: Sassa
SOUTH AFRICA

Grants, hustles and debt – the patchwork economy keeping millions afloat

South Africa's economy has seen little growth in over a decade, with official unemployment at 33% and a real figure closer to 43%. Discover how citizens, particularly the youth,…

  • Helen Grange
7 min read
Leadership: South African voters must move beyond personality-driven politics and adopt a more disciplined, evidence-based approach. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
SOUTH AFRICA

How can South African voters avoid electing a Trump-like leader?

Drawing parallels with Donald Trump's presidency, this article explores the potential emergence of a similar leader in South Africa and outlines critical steps citizens can take…

  • Lonwabo Patrick Kulati
7 min read