President Thabo Mbeki’s anniversary address offered SAAPAM more than praise: it challenged members to protect the Association’s intellectual integrity, professional standards, and developmental purpose, fostering pride and a shared sense of purpose among members. An honour that also carried an obligation At SAAPAM’s 25th anniversary—marking its institutional lineage as successor [...]

“It is in your hands to make of our world a better one for all.” — Nelson Mandela South Africa’s democracy is not collapsing in one dramatic gesture. It is fraying in the ordinary places where citizens first test whether the state still hears them: the ward office, the municipal [...]

“Historically excluded South Africans…are tired of standing at the touchlines to witness a game that they should be playing. They want to do things for themselves and all by themselves.” Steve Biko, I Write What I Like South African black business leaders have increasingly criticised the post-1994 political settlement for [...]