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Mamokgethi Molopyane

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Mamokgethi Molopyane is a mining and labour analyst. She’s also the founder of Creative Voodoo Consulting. She’s done work in the biofuel, forestry, mining, energy and space industries.
Government bets on magical thinking

Government bets on magical thinking

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
6 November 2019
  36
Can SA afford to keep throwing money into education and health systems that have not shown efficiency in using their allocated budgets?
Women feel the pinch as unemployment rises

Women feel the pinch as unemployment rises

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
31 October 2019
  5
In a country where the number of economically-inactive people exceeds 15m, young black women are the most blighted by unemployment.
Quantity vs quality: SA’s job-creation dilemma

Quantity vs quality: SA’s job-creation dilemma

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
15 October 2019
  13
Would government enable an environment that allows businesses to simply create jobs?
Why the economic plan will remain in the discussion corridors

Why the economic plan will remain in the discussion corridors

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
7 October 2019
  22
Instead of becoming a workable blueprint.
The dangers in overstaying your welcome

The dangers in overstaying your welcome

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
26 September 2019
  14
The real threat in South Africa is politicians who fail to learn from the worsening conditions and subsequent failures of once-thriving countries.
SA’s leadership is missing in action

SA’s leadership is missing in action

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
10 September 2019
  36
Confronted with the reality of femicide and xenophobia, the president quietly retreated instead of providing direction.
The poison of politics is a risk to us all

The poison of politics is a risk to us all

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
8 August 2019
  16
The state is being reduced to a tool in the hands of those with sinister intentions.
How government can achieve its ‘entrepreneurial state’ vision

How government can achieve its ‘entrepreneurial state’ vision

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
23 July 2019
  6
Provide two key elements – flexibility and stability. And leave the risk-taking to others.
Building an ‘entrepreneurial state’

Building an ‘entrepreneurial state’

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
16 July 2019
  13
Politicians are clutching at straws thinking they can replicate Silicon Valley in SA.
Addressing deep-rooted challenges urgently

Addressing deep-rooted challenges urgently

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
8 July 2019
  16
It takes time to solve embedded issues such as poverty, but SA is in need of some quick wins that only collective work on shared goals can achieve.
Labour market change is necessary, and it needn’t hurt

Labour market change is necessary, and it needn’t hurt

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
12 June 2019
  6
France modified its strict and rigid labour legislation to allow for more private sector flexibility when it comes to working hours and pay – and SA should consider all options.
Will the ANC NEC rally behind Ramaphosa?

Will the ANC NEC rally behind Ramaphosa?

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
5 June 2019
  15
South Africa’s biggest crisis isn’t economic or social. It’s political.
Lessons from the elections: Adapt or die

Lessons from the elections: Adapt or die

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
13 May 2019
  7
SA's political parties are at a crossroads.
Reflections on the road to elections

Reflections on the road to elections

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
6 May 2019
  4
After a weekend of unconvincing political rallies, what’s a voter to do?
White collar work is going to be affected by 4IR

White collar work is going to be affected by 4IR

Mamokgethi Molopyane /
15 April 2019
  14
South Africa, be warned – you won’t like it.

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