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South Africa must resist two dangerous temptations simultaneously: the temptation to demonise all foreign nationals and the temptation to silence every concern about illegal immigration through accusations of xenophobia. (Paul Botes)

Where does patriotism end and xenophobia begin?

There is something deeply dishonest about how few South Africans discuss immigration. They have become comfortable with moral grandstanding while communities collapse under the…

Small businesses are central to South Africa’s economic resilience and recovery and corporates should work with them. Photo: David Harrison/M&G

Why big business needs to rethink its relationship with SMMEs

Corporates must partner with small enterprises to foster economic growth and innovation, moving beyond charity to strategic collaboration and inclusive supply chains

Teachers need to move beyond asking learners to memorise information to being able to ask meaningful questions and work together on real-world problems.

Less testing, more thinking: The case for project-based learning in schools

If we want to equip the next generation to lead, innovate and collaborate in a complex world, we need to move beyond outdated models of education

Essential: In a bid to lower its carbon footprint, Anglo American this year is using the world’s biggest green-hydrogen powered nuGen truck at the Mogalakwena mine in Limpopo. Climate tech offers a path towards sustainability.

Blended finance key to unlocking billions for Africa’s climate tech startups

The need for innovative climate solutions is urgent, and climate tech offers a path towards resilience and sustainability.

Tshego Bokaba, Group Corporate Social Investment Manager at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings.

Risk is part of the formula for entrepreneurial success – so is the right financial advice

Many South Africans become entrepreneurs simply because they have to, and it’s a nerve-wracking journey for most

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Patel: Broken port system hinders black industrialists

The trade and industry minister said the country’s logistics and energy problems are standing in the way of new entrepreneurs

A vendor reacts as she displays merchandise for sale during the second day of the 55th National Conference of the ANC at NASREC in Johannesburg on December 17, 2022. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP)

Struggling street vendors line up outside ANC conference, looking to sell hot food, party regalia

Some of the vendors came from as far as Durban, hoping to pick up some rands from conference delegates

Job creator: Masello Mokhoro has a passion for the environment, community, and socioeconomic change. Photo: Anzisha Prize

How Africa’s young entrepreneurs are changing fortunes in tough times

From technology startups to innovations in industries such as agriculture and transport, they are creating jobs and opportunities for themselves and their peers

People in countries such as Brazil, India and China are two to three times more likely to be entrepreneurs than South Africans.

Red tape is strangling small businesses

People in countries such as Brazil, India and China are two to three times more likely to be entrepreneurs than South Africans.

Women must be allowed to determine their own future

How to claw back gains of women’s empowerment

Social and economic restrictions for the women of South Africa stubbornly remain

The private sector can contribute to migration policy development to improve business operations, boost productivity and support the economy. (Oupa Nkosi)

SA’s private sector can promote migrant entrepreneurs who create jobs and skills

The private sector can contribute to migration policy development to improve business operations, boost productivity and support the economy

According to Statistics South Africa’s most recent quarterly labour force survey, there were almost three million workers in the informal sector at the end of 2019. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Children who trade are an important part of the economy

The government should do more to develop and upskill these young entrepreneurs who are already street smart