When strong policy orientation intersects with ESG and moves toward a new paradigm, it will signify government understanding that investment and reform go hand in hand.

The imported idea of state-owned enterprises as drivers of a country's progress might have succeeded elsewhere – but they have not produced the desired outcome here at home.

The way decisions are made in government allows the party agenda to mess with the economic wellbeing of the nation.

Countries that have experienced successful economic transformation emphasised meritocratic bureaucracy and the rule of law. Pragmatism prevailed over ideology.

South Africa's policy response to the uncertain economic outlook must be nimble and adaptive.

Will the contradiction define South Africa's energy security?

Its focus is on creating more taxpayer-funded jobs in the public sector (and it’s succeeding in that).

In South Africa, there is a long-standing debate around the impact of strikes on the economy, society and workers themselves.

Recovery in the short term is unlikely, with unsustainable public finances the key barrier to growth.

It's time for electoral reform so we can elect leaders of our choosing.

Contradictions abound when it comes to the economic policies, decisions and actions that are suppposed to be taking the country forward.

The threat to democracy, at least in the immediacy, is not chronic unemployment and poverty. It's politicians.

Not least of all because we are at the mercy of destructive individuals pretending to be leaders; people who are stubbornly refusing to let go for the greater benefit of the country.

Yes, there is corruption and cadre deployment. But don't worry. Be happy. Be grateful.

Rebellious behaviour has always been a feature of what is now an ailing party that lacks the capacity to contain the ambitions of dangerous men and women.