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Cut VAT, trim the state and help the poor - Polity

Few things undermine economic growth as profoundly as excessive taxation and ineffective government spending. This is a palpable reality in South Africa.

Affirmative action failures: Malaysia’s warning for South Africa - Biznews

Affirmative action in Malaysia has failed to uplift the poor – and South Africa is now experiencing the consequences for the same mistake.

Unveiling the unconstitutional facade and celebrating the courage of fronting - Biznews

So-called ‘black economic empowerment’ (BEE) is a misnomer in all respects. It is not about black people in general, but rather about a small black elite, it ...

Letter: BEE is more akin to blatant elite enrichment - BusinessLIVE

“BEE” is not and has never been about black economic empowerment. Instead, it is more akin to blatant elite enrichment. It is therefore heartening that Andile ...

Stubborn unemployment crisis puts BEE on 2024 chopping block

The latest unemployment statistics presented in Stats SA’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) are another reminder that race-based policies, like BEE, have ...

SA’s GNU must harness moderation and goodwill for growth: Terence Corrigan - Biznews

Solly Moeng’s thoughtful contribution on the priorities of the Government of National Unity (“The GNU must embark on a drive to heal SA”, 2 July) is a call to ...

Andrew Kenny: “Kill the boer” and the complexities of free speech - Biznews

After Julius Malema had chanted ‘Shoot to kill! Kill the Boer, the farmer! Kill the Boer, the farmer! Brrrr! Pah! Pah!’ to thunderous applause in front of a ...

PHSG: Exploiting teenage girls for politics - Politicsweb

In true Stalinist fashion (“show me the man and I’ll show you the crime”), the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) recently set its sights on seeking out ...

Cadre deployment: Not a bad name, a bad idea - Politicsweb

The recent ruling by the Gauteng High Court against the Democratic Alliance’s bid to have cadre deployment declared unconstitutional challenges us – including ...

Pre-Budget 2025 webinar: how to unlock billions in growth potential – IRR

Ahead of next week’s budget, the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has urged finance minister Enoch Godongwana to consider three simple steps that could unlock ...