When death comes twice
Stan Itshegetseng shares his thoughts onthe current political landscape in South Africa Emerson once said, “Death is the kindest way to lose someone.” That thing made me stop, mara. I…
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,…
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…
Yesterday, tomorrow, and the lost
A typology of white South Africans in the post‑apartheid economy by Khandani Msibi. Thirty years after the formal end of apartheid, South Africa remains caught in a paralysing conversation about…
The dangerous “decolonisation” of SA’s school history curriculum
Richard Wilkinson says there are three basic problems with the view of the past the DBE is trying to foist on our children. Shortly after South Africa’s 2024 national election…
Three decades on: assessing South Africa’s progress since 1994
The story of South Africa is still being written. It is a story of struggle and hardship, but also of hope and triumph, writes Cornelius Monama. On Monday, 27 April…
Resilient leadership in uncertain markets
In uncertain markets the organisations that succeed will not necessarily be those that predict the future perfectly, writes Brian Andrew Uncertainty has become a defining feature of modern leadership. From…
Can leadership be taught? Reframing the debate.
Leadership is not an inherent status granted at birth. It is a responsibility shaped by intentional growth, and when approached strategically, it can indeed be taught, writes Nadia Leita. The…