More than ever SA needs a conducive environment to build social cohesion
IN THE light of recent racially charged social media ‘Twars’, the turbulence felt in SA’s financial markets following President Jacob Zuma’s seemingly ill-timed reshuffle of the vital finance ministry portfolio, the thorny issue of transformation, and the education crisis, among other things, it is clear that despite celebrating 22 years of democracy, the country is still deeply fractured.There is a lack of trust among high levels of business, the government and society as a whole. At this delicate point in our country’s journey it is vital that we stop talking past one another.Given the fragility of our economy, the fragmentation of our society and the lack of unity pervading the country, now is the time of engage in debate and dialogue, not to shy away from it. There is an urgent need for us to create a conducive environment that will help build on social cohesion.Many will attest that there is indeed immense power in bringing individuals from diverse backgrounds together to engag...
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