THULI MADONSELA: To strengthen, defend and reimagine democracy
There’s no denying democracy is facing a crisis of credibility like never before. Can greater social accountability make for a stronger product?
THULI MADONSELA: Silver lining in the land debate
The immediate visceral reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s land edict was dismay. But if you’re able to get past that, there are quite a few ...
ETTIENNE LE ROUX: The lie of corporate SA’s ‘groot acquisition trek’ overseas
The criticism directed at corporate SA for investing abroad is unfair. It’s not capital flight, just companies making rational business and portfolio ...
THULI MADONSELA: The wrong land debate
The public hearings on land expropriation do no-one any favours, presenting South Africans with a binary choice
DAN BROTMAN: I’m not wanted in SA
Home affairs’ policy of effectively deterring skilled immigration comes at a great cost to SA. Why doesn’t the business community speak out?
MILLARD ARNOLD: Are business schools still relevant?
Business education attracts some fierce criticism — but the fact is, despite immense challenges, the local schools are extremely competitive
THULI MADONSELA: The making of a strong constitution
SA’s post-apartheid journey owes much to the remarkable strength of its constitutional vision and innovative architecture
DAVID MAYNIER: The cold facts of SA’s rampant debt
Last week, finance minister Nhlanhla Nene said he would engage on a new bill that aims to slam the brakes on SA’s runaway debt. It is vital he does
ROY ANDERSEN: Rethinking boards
After Steinhoff, some hard questions need to be asked about the rules governing boards and their directors
ABEL SITHOLE: Dismantling FSB myths
This month marks a new era for financial regulation in SA. It brings with it the opportunity to dismantle the myths around how the former FSB operated
THULI MADONSELA: Winnie — an inimitable symbol of resilience
To dwell only on Mam’ Winnie’s weaknesses is to miss her greater contribution to the process of realigning justice in this country
ANDREW CANTER: It’s not so gloomy in SA
There is much to celebrate about the state of SA, and we are at a unique historical position to effect positive change with hard work
JEREMY SAMPSON: How Tiger bottled it
It’s unclear if the Enterprise brand will survive the listeriosis scandal. The board should take the heat if it doesn’t
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RAFAEL MARQUES DE MORAIS: Isabel dos Santos — hated and isolated
Africa’s richest woman, fired from her post as head of Angola’s state oil company, is fighting back to reclaim her former position
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TRYPHOSA RAMANO: Where Gordhan must start
The Public Finance Management Act should be the guiding light to lift state enterprises out of decay
THULI MADONSELA: SA’s land fable
By promising land expropriation without compensation, and blaming the constitution, the ruling party risks selling an illusion
CARMEL RICKARD: SA courts’ racist RAF math
If you’re a woman and you’re claiming from the RAF for loss of support, the probability of your remarrying will be a factor. The problem is that that formula ...
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ANSIE RAMALHO: King code: it’s more than ethics
Spelling it out: what the King codes for corporate governance can and cannot do to prevent corporate scandals and failures
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Prof Jannie Rossouw’s open letter to Steinhoff directors: do the right thing
In the interest of preserving what little value remains, Steinhoff’s board should resign and a new board should be appointed to mend relations with lenders
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