It’s natural to regard politicians with scepticism, more so after our painful experience of state capture. But it is equally important to provide a balanced perspective.

We have been fortunate as Cosatu to work with the minister for trade, industry & competition, Ebrahim Patel, from his days in the South African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (Sactwu) to his time in the cabinet...

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