Author Archives: Bob Currin

Before Buying a Franchise – Do You Really Know Your Market?

Buying a franchise is often presented as buying into a proven formula – an established...

South Africa’s Social Grants – a Safety Net or a Warning Light?

When a Safety Net Becomes an Economic Warning Signal South Africa’s social grant system is...

Will Voters in South Africa Vote for Change or Stay With the Ruling Party

On Wednesday, 4 November 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa set the date for South Africa’s next local government...

Global Shifts, Local Opportunity – How South Africa Can Navigate a Protectionist World

The global economy is once again entering a period of profound transition. Trade relationships that...

The Matric Pass-Rate Paradox: How South Africa’s Matric Success Masks a Future Employment Crisis

South Africa’s government is celebrating. An 88% matric pass rate is being hailed as a...

Why South Africa’s Draft Entrepreneurship Strategy Needs A Spatial Intelligence Approach To Succeed

South Africa’s Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has released a Draft National Entrepreneurship Strategy...

Is South Africa Headed Toward a Failed State — or Can We Still Change Course?

Many voices in South Africa – in the media, among commentators, in online forums –...

Curro’s Non-Profit Transformation – A Game-Changer for Education in South Africa

In a landmark move for South African education, Curro Holdings – the country’s largest private...

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Understanding Crime Patterns in South Africa – The Numbers Behind the Percentages

Every year, millions of South Africans experience crime — sometimes in their homes, sometimes on...

A New Growth Strategy for South Africa: Beyond Race-Based Transformation

South Africa’s economy is currently mired in stagnation, burdened by high unemployment and persistent inequality....