Detailed analysis: SA’s manufacturing sector is at serious risk

It is not news that South Africa’s manufacturing sector has had a very hard time of late. And that it is likely to continue to have a hard time. Endless variables merge together to paint a bleak picture of the reality of the situation, with one of the biggest risks being escalating wages from protracted strike action … Read more

Is the construction industry really on its way to booming in South Africa?

In light of South Africa’s economy, and its future, the myriad of contributors to its success are made up of many idealistic realities that often seem far fetched. One hinge of the country’s GDP growth, success and stability is known to be the construction sector. Which, in any developing country is often the back-bone of … Read more

Honour? SA, led by Jacob “Nkandla” Zuma, must have lost it when we mislaid our collective moral compass

The study is my favourite room. Mostly because it houses books accumulated over decades. Old friends and new. Treasure chests of knowledge with the power to change lives. Mine included. We learn much from reading. But not everything. Some things you need to actually do. Especially in the field of Leadership. Books, especially biographies, offer … Read more