The dialogue can only be meaningful if poor people, the unemployed and workers can genuinely participate in it
The business community initially welcomed him. But the past five years have disappointed — and the private sector has only recently been given a turn at the economy’s steering wheel
During a media briefing, business leaders said their work with government could deliver the growth needed to arrest the economic crisis
Captains of industry may appear the benevolent saviours of a state in decline, but we ought to question their intentions
At its core, the social compact approach calls for increased co-operation and trust between business, labour, community and the government for the betterment of South Africa
The private sector, labour and government have been thrashing out ways to increase vaccinations and to restart the economy
People aged 35 and over without a medical scheme can benefit from free walk-ins at easy to reach private-sector pharmacies
As more vaccines arrive in the country, South Africa could administer 420 000 doses a day
During a webinar on Wednesday evening, the former finance minister said the country needs a stronger social compact and a more detailed recovery plan
After many delays, this coming week’s first vaccine recipients can only expect to have immunity by 4 June at the earliest.
Medical aid schemes and businesses will help the government with the cost of acquiring enough vaccines for the South African population to achieve herd immunity
Temporary relief payments were suspended pending an investigation, but the UIF says it’s back on track
The state wants to increase spending on infrastructure to drive economic recovery, and South Africans’ savings could help foot the bill
About 20 people in South Africa die each day from the coronavirus, and this number may peak at 300, while positive cases may reach 8 000 a day, according to some projections