FUTURE FORWARD OP-ED: Decades of colonial policies leave SA needing urgent political and economic overhaul

2026-03-19 - 16:10

SA’s colonial-era economic model and century-long nationalist politics have left the country with a moribund mining-driven economy, high unemployment, and deep inequality. Reforming political power and driving industrialisation are essential to revive growth and create opportunities for the underclass and investors alike.