Can the continent shift from resource dependency to industrial power? A new book explores a bold roadmap for reclaiming economic sovereignty
The functions of traditional councils must be aligned with the Constitution and living customary law in South Africa
With visionary leadership, ethical stewardship and strategic collaboration, artificial intelligence can help us leapfrog old limitations and create a more just, prosperous and sustainable society
But the Democratic Alliance has said it will boycott the dialogue that will take place over nine months, calling it a waste of time and money
South Africa’s inequality is a class issue masked by race and political infighting, distracting from pragmatic solutions and true liberation goals
There is no factual evidence that deindustrialisation, poverty, inequality and unemployment is caused by black economic empowerment, as argued by William Gumede
Unlike Orania, municipalities have a far more complex mission of building inclusive communities where all residents have access to quality services and opportunities, regardless of their background or economic status
We must go beyond resilience to build systems that can survive disruptions, self-correct and grow better from them, turning stress into strength
Automation, driven by artificial intelligence, threatens jobs for low-skilled and semi-skilled workers and these groups are also subjected to higher interest rates and unfavourable lending conditions
The fourth instalment on lessons for the left shows how the Colombian left built a successful electoral project in face of brutal opposition from entrenched elites backed by US imperialism
We’re driven by the hope that one day the rural areas we visit will have running taps like our own Joburg offices
Challenges detract from technology’s potential to allow users to engage with structures of political and public life, leaving many without a say
This would go a long way towards addressing historical injustices and shaping a better future for South Africans
This skill is crucial not just for personal success but to close the gap between economic survival and prosperity, reduce debt and inequality, and for the country’s overall economic health
Beef cattle emit a large amount of methane, especially those grazed extensively, but the total from poor cattle owners is lower than that of top earners
The Institute for Security Studies launched its Prospects 2043 report on Tuesday, with strong leadership seen as key to long-term stability in the country
Comprehensive reforms are required, including dismantling the neoliberal economic framework
The political transition is a good opportunity for greater transparency about how the government shapes the economy
These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly
50 documentaries
Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town
Traditional innovation often relies heavily on large-scale investments in infrastructure and trained workers, two factors that are often lacking in economically depressed areas
We may feel overwhelmed by a multitude of problems, with statistics that alarm us, but positive trends are emerging
The Nordic model holds some insight into how to close South Africa’s yawning income and wealth gap
If the opposition is not interested in introducing new and better policies, why are they in the running?
The advocate’s speech on inequality, apartheid, the ANC and optimism at the M&G’s 200 Young South Africans event is wanting in a number of aspects
An epidemic such as Aids isn’t simply a disease gone viral. It’s a political, social, economic and human rights crisis
In its current trajectory, South Africa will struggle to sustain inclusive, livable, sustainable and competitive cities where people and businesses can thive
To change inequality does not require knowing the future, to be certain of the outcome. It requires us to have belief in an idea and, like Mandela, try to make this dream come true
The government must prioritise providing quality education to all so no child is left behind and reverse the shocking lack of resources and school drop-out rate
There’s not just one person to blame for decades of mismanagement of an electricity crisis that was made known some 25 years ago
Lightweight wireless communication protocols can enable reduced costs for internet connectivity. Hubs of “set-top-boxes” for education can be installed in classrooms and community centres
Preventing policy from going wrong takes thoughtful analysis, robust debate and the political will to improve. But the governing party hasn’t taken these requirements to heart