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Private Sector

Government opens door to private sector to expand electricity transmission lines
National
/ 2 April 2025

Government opens door to private sector to expand electricity transmission lines

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says a pilot project to involve the private sector in electricity transmission will provide the government with fiscal relief

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Fraud plagues both public and private sectors, Corruption Watch report shows
Business
/ 15 September 2022

Fraud plagues both public and private sectors, Corruption Watch report shows

Policing receives the most complaints regarding corruption

By Eunice Masson
There are reasons South Africa is one of the most desired countries to relocate
Opinion
/ 1 August 2022

There are reasons South Africa is one of the most desired countries to relocate

The bad news headlines may be true but the good news is often overlooked

By Pat Semenya
Gender-based violence: Private sector the missing link
National
/ 28 July 2022

Gender-based violence: Private sector the missing link

A new report, with the input of survivors of GBV and business executives, suggests the private sector is crucial to combat the crime

By Eunice Masson
‘It takes two to tango’: The private sector must ’fess up to role in state capture
Business
/ 29 June 2022

‘It takes two to tango’: The private sector must ’fess up to role in state capture

During a webinar on Wednesday, the group chief executive of EOH, Stephen van Coller, called private sector participation in the Zondo commission into state capture ‘disappointing’

By Sarah Smit
Mr President, the government can — and should — create jobs
National
/ 18 February 2022

Mr President, the government can — and should — create jobs

The private sector, experts say, cannot alone be entrusted with the important task of stopping South Africa’s unemployment tailspin

By Sarah Smit and M&G Data Desk
Sona 2022: Ramaphosa says private sector can dig South Africa out of jobs and growth slump
Business
/ 10 February 2022

Sona 2022: Ramaphosa says private sector can dig South Africa out of jobs and growth slump

The president’s strategy to stop the unemployment crisis from spiralling includes cutting red tape and focusing on infrastructure investment

By Sarah Smit
Sona 2022: ‘Don’t tear our democracy apart’, says Ramaphosa
National
/ 10 February 2022

Sona 2022: ‘Don’t tear our democracy apart’, says Ramaphosa

The president promised that the state will act on the findings of the Zondo commission and vowed to cut red tape to facilitate job creation

By Emsie Ferreira
An Eskom-free future is on the cards
Business
/ 24 December 2021

An Eskom-free future is on the cards

Corporates are already wheeling electricity and planning alternative power plants, and many households are using a mixture of energy sources

By Tunicia Phillips and Anathi Madubela
What is the private sector doing to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis?
Opinion
/ 5 November 2021

What is the private sector doing to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis?

While Africa’s greenhouse gas emissions are far lower in the global context, the continent is the most vulnerable to climate change effects due to its lack of financial, human, and technical resources

By Takalani Netshitenzhe
South Africa needs a national, co-ordinated plan of action to create jobs for youth
Opinion
/ 3 September 2021

South Africa needs a national, co-ordinated plan of action to create jobs for youth

To turn SA’s youth unemployment crisis around, we need to believe in young people’s potential, but also come up with a concrete, inclusive action plan

By Sharmi Surianarain
Where you can walk in and get vaccinated
Coronavirus
/ 16 August 2021

Where you can walk in and get vaccinated

People aged 35 and over without a medical scheme can benefit from free walk-ins at easy to reach private-sector pharmacies

By Eunice Masson
SA’s private sector can promote migrant entrepreneurs who create jobs and skills
Opinion
/ 3 August 2021

SA’s private sector can promote migrant entrepreneurs who create jobs and skills

The private sector can contribute to migration policy development to improve business operations, boost productivity and support the economy

By Paul Kariuki and Tawanda Matema
The private-sector players who facilitated public-sector fraud
Opinion
/ 25 February 2021

The private-sector players who facilitated public-sector fraud

Let us never forget the private-sector players who facilitated public-sector fraud

By Kiri Rupiah and Luke Feltham
State, private sector launch gender-based violence fund
National
/ 5 February 2021

State, private sector launch gender-based violence fund

Funded by the private sector, the government will be able to ‘scale up’ initiatives against this second pandemic

By Eunice Masson
Capture claims plague new private-security bargaining council
National
/ 5 June 2020

Capture claims plague new private-security bargaining council

Unhappy members of the National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector say corporate governance standards are being flouted

By Sabelo Skiti
Building human capital for the fourth industrial revolution
Article
/ 28 February 2020

Building human capital for the fourth industrial revolution

The government, business, labour and civil society must work together to link potential employees to productive and decent jobs

By Tshilidzi Marwala
White men still dominate SA management
Article
/ 27 August 2019

White men still dominate SA management

With little change in management, labour minister says that companies that fail to transform will no longer be able to do business with government

By Athandiwe Saba
Private sector wants to play a bigger role in higher education
Article
/ 22 May 2019

Private sector wants to play a bigger role in higher education

With government squeezed for funds, the private sector says it has to play a much bigger role in higher education

By Jacques Coetzee
Need for reparations still with us
Article
/ 4 January 2019

Need for reparations still with us

The ANC’s well-meaning attempts at redress have failed, which means the issue has yet to be properly addressed

By William Gumede
The faces behind SA’s citizenship nightmare
Article
/ 5 July 2018

The faces behind SA’s citizenship nightmare

Home affairs’ continued intransigence and the private sector’s reluctance to employ legal immigrants are taking a heavy personal toll

By Staff Reporter
Pressure mounts for govt, private sector to put more work into financial inclusion
Article
/ 22 May 2018

Pressure mounts for govt, private sector to put more work into financial inclusion

Financial inclusion is loosely thrown around but pressure is mounting for government and the private sector to respond with solutions that can deliver

By Thulebona Mhlanga
South Africa, mind the pay gap
Article
/ 11 May 2018

South Africa, mind the pay gap

Disclosing the ratio of worker to executive pay may show the full extent of our wage inequality

By Tebogo Tshwane
Kganyago: Too soon to tell if SA economy is in the clear
Article
/ 10 May 2018

Kganyago: Too soon to tell if SA economy is in the clear

​Even though South Africa has got off to a positive start this year, it is too early to tell that the country is on a new growth trajectory

By Lameez Omarjee
Water crisis: Look to SA’s renewable energy programme for solutions
Article
/ 9 February 2018

Water crisis: Look to SA’s renewable energy programme for solutions

The private sector will offer solutions and money if there is policy certainty and effective guarantees

By Staff Reporter
South Africa’s race relations laid bare in Steinhoff scandal
Article
/ 24 December 2017

South Africa’s race relations laid bare in Steinhoff scandal

The corporate scandal will do South Africa a huge service if it makes the point that corruption and mismanagement have nothing to do with race.

By Point Author
Three reforms to boost SA’s economy
Article
/ 29 September 2017

Three reforms to boost SA’s economy

Boosting skills, hiking investment and slashing transport and communication costs will help spark growth

By Claire Bisseker
​Focus on private sector creates better investment framework for Africa
Analysis
/ 12 June 2017

​Focus on private sector creates better investment framework for Africa

The main aim is to lower the level of risk for private investments, writes Germany’s Finance minister about a new plan: the G20 Compact With Africa.

By Staff Reporter
Gordhan’s plan to reassure credit ratings agencies, investors
Article
/ 3 March 2016

Gordhan’s plan to reassure credit ratings agencies, investors

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will hit the road with private sector representatives to meet credit ratings agencies and investors.

By Lynley Donnelly
Do our hopes lie with the private sector?
Article
/ 12 November 2015

Do our hopes lie with the private sector?

Higher education partnerships are working well in other emerging countries.

By Staff Reporter
Companies sit on their hoards
Article
/ 2 July 2015

Companies sit on their hoards

A sluggish economy and policy uncertainty have given corporates little reason to spend their cash.

By Lynley Donnelly
Comment: Take care over the next hill
Article
/ 19 April 2013

Comment: Take care over the next hill

What, if anything, does the private healthcare sector have to offer the rural poor?

By Staff Reporter
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