Economic Freedom for All? The DA’s Bold Challenge to BBBEE
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched the Economic Inclusion for All Bill, a proposed new law that represents a significant step toward achieving the vision of genuine economic empowerment for all South Africans. According to the DA, the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) has abjectly failed to uplift the lives of South Africa’s unemployed and impoverished majority. Since its inception, conditions have in fact worsened for those it claims to empower. Instead of redressing past injustices, BBBEE has entrenched a millionaire class of politically connected insiders
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South Africa's Land Question
In this episode, Dr Q is in conversation with Mr Ncedo Mngqibisa, a researcher from the University of Cape Town's Land and Accountability Research Centre.
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A Sneak Peak into South Africa’s Basic Education Sector
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The Power of Value, Trust, and Small Acts
Thabang Matona is a youth development advocate from Soweto, raised by his grandmother and mother. An alumnus of the African Leadership Academy and a graduate of Brandeis University in Massachusetts, Thabang is passionate about social equity and leadership. In his TEDx talk, “One Banana Is Better Than No Banana at All,” he reflects on small acts of dignity and shared humanity through the lens of his upbringing.
In this episode, he draws from that talk to explore how value-based credit, anchored in trust, dignity, and community, could drive meaningful change in society, especially for those often left out of traditional systems of opportunity.
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25 Lessons at 25 with Thembalethu Seyisi
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Thembalethu Seyisi, at the age of 25, has published his second book, "25 Life Lessons @ 25: Lessons from Leaders, Thinkers & Trailblazers". This book is a compilation of life lessons shared by 25 individuals he admires, including Prof Thuli Madonsela, Basetsana Khumalo, and Ashraf Garda. The book aims to inspire young people by sharing wisdom and guidance from experienced individuals. All proceeds from the book sales will go towards the Academic Inclusion Drive (AID) and #Action4Inclusion, a Stellenbosch University crowdfunding initiative to alleviate student debt.
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Hosted by Dr Qinisani Nhlakanipho Qwabe; scholar, lecturer, and engaged researcher, the podcast examines the ideas, challenges, innovations, and transformative practices shaping African and global knowledge landscapes.
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