The Southern Centre for Inequality Studies in collaboration with the Open Society Foundation completed a study of black economic empowerment policy. The BEE policy has been criticised over the years for mostly enriching the elite and politically connected. The study also looked at identifying pathways to a more inclusive economy by considering how the idea of empowerment might relate to the possibilities for growth and national development in South Africa
Guest: Prof Michael Sachs – Coordinator of the Public Economy Project at Wits.

Missile Strike:The Israel Defense Force (IDF) says it has launched another wave of strikes on Tehran, while Iranian officials say at least 153 people including children were killed after a reported strike hit a school
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EASTERN CAPE SOPA:The Premier of the Eastern Cape, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, delivered the annual State of the Province Address (SOPA) yesterday, outlining government’s strategic priorities and plans to accelerate economic growth, strengthen service delivery, and improve the livelihoods of citizens across the province
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OB: Northern Cape SOPA
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