From borderland to economic powerhouse: the visionary journey of Gundo Maswime and the future of Musina and Makhado Special Economic Zone
The road to Musina stretches across vast landscapes, passing through towns, farms and open spaces that seem untouched by the rapid pace of modern development. For many South Africans, Musina…
Widening the gates to work
South Africa has an important opportunity to unlock the potential of its young people by widening pathways into work, making access to opportunities more affordable and equitable, and helping young…
Global ESG standards compliance is now business-critical
South African exporters and importers of raw materials and beneficiated products operate in a global trade environment where ESG has become a condition of participation rather than a nice-to-have. Intentional,…
The licensing problem: how can organisations reduce licensing complexity and costs?
Licensing models and costs have undergone significant changes over the past year, leaving companies at an expensive crossroads if they don’t modernise and manage their licensing effectively, writes Chris Badenhorst.…
Why medical aid members are facing more out‑of‑pocket healthcare expenses than ever before
Many South Africans assume that belonging to a medical scheme means their hospital treatment will be fully covered. In practice, this is often not the case, writes James White. Patients…
SA’s economic resilience calls for timely and co‑ordinated action
In a world of elevated uncertainty, South Africa’s economic resilience will depend less on perfect policy choices and more on timely, credible, and co-ordinated action, writes Raymond Parsons. Not unexpectedly,…
Freedom demands more: making “good trouble” in a world adrift
To realise systemic change, we must insist on accountability at the highest levels of leadership, while also enabling those in positions of power to rise to the demands of this…
Freedom and the unfinished work of decolonising higher education
Until higher education reflects the dignity, plurality, and aspirations of democratic South Africa more fully, decolonisation will remain unfinished freedom work, writes Professor Linda Meyer. Freedom Day invites South Africans…
The connected citizen: advancing a unified view of service delivery
A more connected approach to service delivery starts with recognising citizens in a consistent way across different touchpoints, writes Ntsako Baloyi and Varaidzo Mureriwa.For many South Africans, interacting with the…
Why Africa’s capital is working harder abroad than at home
What’s really blocking intra-African FDI and why it is essential to overcome these hurdles in 2026? Andrea McKaiser-Walbrugh investigates…As of this year, the promise of the African Continental Free Trade…