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A new book analyses the evolution of the ANC’s economic and social policies and questions, for example, how Albert Luthuli’s blueprint for a social welfare approach became a market-dominated one
ALBERT LUTHULI

ANC’s past policies worth revisiting

Its social and economic focus was in step with its emancipatory role before its 1993 volte-face

  • Staff Reporter
8 min read
Being picky about jobs is not a luxury the average South African can afford and the number of job seekers is rapidly rising
BUSINESS UNITY SA

State and private sector set to battle over business Bill

Business and government are set to clash over the Licensing of Businesses Bill, which is seen as an attack on entrepreneurship and job creation.

  • Nickolaus Bauer
6 min read
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant.
BUSINESS UNITY SA

Employment equity shows little progress

But the tough penalties envisaged will do nothing to encourage meeting the targets, business claims.

  • Lynley Donnelly
4 min read
Job creation was a major topic in last week’s budget, which was released the day after South Africa’s devastating unemployment statistics made headlines.
BUSINESS UNITY SA

Labour law changes ‘will shed jobs’ in South Africa

Business has warned that the proposed amendments to labour laws will increase the cost of employment significantly, writes Lynley Donnelly.

  • Lynley Donnelly
6 min read
BLACK BUSINESS COUNCIL

Business Unity SA eager to work with Black Business Council

Business Unity SA says it is looking forward to working with the newly-formed Black Business Council, which split from Busa on Wednesday.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
BUSINESS UNITY SA

Busa asks ‘who will do what’ in new govt

Business Unity SA (Busa) on Thursday called for certainty in the business environment following the establishment of the new administration.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
BUSINESS UNITY SA

ANC wants probe into high food prices

The African National Congress (ANC) on Thursday called on the Competition Commission to intensify its investigations into the causes of high food prices. A spokesperson said all…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read