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
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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
On current trends, the world will not meet agreed global targets on Aids, the new UNAids report, Dangerous Inequalities, shows. Urgent action to disrupt the power imbalance of patriarchy can get the Aids response on track
A legislative environment alone will not achieve race and gender equity; people must feel like they belong at work too
In recognition of this, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and department of basic education are working to standardise ECD centres so that they can all at least receive the government subsidy for registered child care centres
We must put aside our own confused feelings and be of service of others
The renowned French economist noted that the country has made little progress towards closing the inequality gap, despite efforts to redistribute income
This cannot be rectified without redistributing wealth and property – and therefore power
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The country needs a greener economy but energy specialists say policymakers must ensure the creation of a fairer economy in the process
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The injustices of the apartheid era have survived and expanded, and human rights flouder, in a state that was supposed to be founded on the rule of law and constitutionalism
The ANC, heads to this weekend’s policy conference more concerned with pushing back on attempts to improve governance than finding solutions to the many structural fault lines that have been so crudely exposed by our economic deterioration since the outbreak of the pandemic
If the conference is misjudged then, like the Titanic, the ANC will sink
‘We all have a collective responsibility to support the people of Limpopo, protect the environment and jointly shape the MMSEZ development.’
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The government should create an enabling environment for black women business owners to become less reliant on de facto monopolies in the industry
It is of great concern that the census still does not include questions relating to sexual orientation and excludes transgender, intersex and non-binary persons
EdTech can provide badly needed return on money and resources country has put into education.
Developed countries could do much to help counterparts in the developing world weather the current storm
The disruptions brought by the Russia-Ukraine war will increase the costs of basic staples, putting 280-million people across the world at risk of starvation.
Despite strong legislation, South Africa is failing to address its unacceptable rates of woman abuse
When Dondo Mogajane became director general of the national treasury, question marks were raised about his ability to defend the institution. Five years later, it was a war well fought
They are seen as drivers of consumerism, but sidelined in the industry that uses their images to sell products
To turn the tide against malfunction in the public service, a radical shift towards habits that initiate a culture of care and interrelatedness is needed