YACOOB ABBA OMAR: Will the budget speech be a step on the road to social cohesion?
After almost three decades of democracy the consensus that forged our constitution seems to be coming apart
23 February 2021 - 14:35
With finance minister Tito Mboweni about to rise to present his budget speech, you might say it strange that this column deals with social cohesion instead of the economic and Covid-19 crises we are facing.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) describes a cohesive society as one that “works towards the wellbeing of all its members, fights exclusion and marginalisation, creates a sense of belonging, promotes trust and offers its members the opportunity of upward social mobility”...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.