We need ethical leaders in the marathon that is life
Leaders have power, influence and authority, which should be used carefully
Shape and size matter: Our government’s structure, not just its capacity, hamstrings development
The fact that development outcomes are deteriorating even though capacity has improved illustrates that how a state is organised matters
Restructured SA economy must include a comprehensive social policy
South Africa needs a profound restructuring of state-capital relations, coupled with a comprehensive social policy, to address unemployment, poverty and inequality
Confronting the unemployment conundrum requires government, private sector and unions to work together
Having faith that market forces alone will create full employment under an enabling environment is a pipe dream. A wage subsidy programme is a good place to start tackling joblessness
Long-term solutions needed for South Africa’s higher education
Government must lead, but organised labour and business must play their part in tackling youth unemployment and upskilling the youth, so that the coronavirus crisis can be turned into an opportunity
A new continental free trade agreement is here: But what about the regional economic communities?
The agreement could go beyond economics towards the political unification of Africa
Make the SA economy work for graduates
The country needs an economic policy that takes account of the skill sets we currently have
Another new dawn for South Africa
The country is missing a viable social policy
SA’s social policies must be resurrected
As with economics, the state is rudderless, which requires a return to the ideals of the Constitution and a developmental state
SA’s great expectations are justified
As change seems finally within reach, we must assess the political work that needs to be done
