SANISHA PACKIRISAMY: How to build a nation of belonging
South Africa’s future depends on not just fixing its economy but using its diversity as a strength
South Africa’s 30-year democratic milestone, commemorated this year, is a time for both celebration and reflection. Despite significant progress in rebuilding its economy and society, the country still bears the scars of its troubled past — poverty, inequality and unemployment persist as daunting challenges.
As Heritage Month unfolds, there’s an opportunity to view South Africa’s rich diversity not just as a cultural asset but as a catalyst for economic transformation. Heritage is more than just a celebration of identity; it holds the potential to unite fractured communities and ignite equitable economic advancement that benefits all citizens. ..
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