Categories: News

Corporate South Africa’s Awakening: The Journey to Making South Africa Great Again

For almost 30 years, South Africa has faced a multitude of challenges that include crime, unemployment, inequality, and corruption. With the country’s leadership in disarray and a lack of direction, the responsibility of building a better South Africa has fallen on the shoulders of its corporations.

A Commitment to Change

A group of 115 CEOs of large corporations have recently come forward with a commitment to make a positive impact on the country. Although their commitment may have come late, it is essential to focus on the potential positive impact that this newfound commitment could have.

Newsletter

Stay Informed • Cape Town

Get breaking news, events, and local stories delivered to your inbox daily. All the news that matters in under 5 minutes.

Join 10,000+ readers
No spam, unsubscribe anytime

The Responsibility of Corporate South Africa

Many may wonder why the responsibility of building a better South Africa should fall on its corporations. It is important to acknowledge that these companies have profited from the struggles of the people and it is time for them to give back to the society that has supported their growth.

Beyond Business

Corporate South Africa’s involvement in improving the lives of the South African people should go beyond just their businesses. They could address pressing issues such as taxes on books and sanitary pads that negatively impact education, and sponsor weatherproof synthetic surfaces for sports fields to enable children to participate in sports despite adverse weather conditions.

Moving Forward

While the commitment of these 115 CEOs is a step in the right direction, it is the responsibility of all South Africans to support these corporates in their journey to “Make South Africa Great Again” (MASAGA). It is crucial for Corporate South Africa to stay true to their promise and take concrete actions towards building a better country.

As South Africa faces an uncertain future, the role of Corporate South Africa has become more critical than ever. Their commitment to building a better future for the nation should be seen as an opportunity for change and progress, with the hope that more companies will follow suit. The country must remain vigilant and optimistic, ensuring that these corporations keep their word and contribute positively to the nation’s growth and development.

Lerato Mokena

Lerato Mokena is a Cape Town-based journalist who covers the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene with a focus on emerging voices from Khayelitsha to the Bo-Kaap. Born and raised at the foot of Table Mountain, she brings an insider’s eye to how creativity shapes—and is shaped by—South Africa’s complex social landscape. When she’s not chasing stories, Lerato can be found surfing Muizenberg’s gentle waves or debating politics over rooibos in her grandmother’s Gugulethu kitchen.

Recent Posts

Cape Town’s Rupee-Powered Metamorphosis: How a City Rewrote Itself for the Indian Traveller

Cape Town worked hard to charm Indian travelers. They made it easier to fly there,…

5 hours ago

From Bottle to Breakthrough: How Three Cape Town Schools Turned Trash into a Movement

Three Cape Town schools started a cool recycling project called "From Bottle to Breakthrough." They…

7 hours ago

Western Cape’s €97 500 Digital Twin Spark: From Tallinn Code to Cape Town Concrete

{"summary": "The Western Cape is building a \"digital twin\" of its public buildings and roads.…

20 hours ago

The Quiet Calculus Behind a Familiar Face

Modern women are taking charge of their beauty and aging journey! They mix fancy treatments…

23 hours ago

A Karoo Christmas Unlike Any Other: How One Secret Donor Rewrote Aberdeen’s December Story

A kind stranger secretly paid off 260 laybys at a PEP store in Aberdeen, South…

23 hours ago

Dezemba, Re-coded – How Ingenuity Became the New VIP Pass

South Africans are getting super creative to enjoy their December holidays, even when money is…

24 hours ago