Your labour may be unpaid, but it is priceless

This Women’s Month, as we celebrate the resilience, strength, and contributions of women, it is equally important to shed light on a form of labour that too often goes unseen, unrecognised, and uncompensated – unpaid care work. Unpaid care wor refers to the time and effort dedicated to supporting the well-being of others, often stemming […]

The price of dysfunction: why local government reform cannot wait!

The past six months have been a journey of personal growth and discovery. I have been involved in projects that explore the financial state of South Africa’s municipalities. Municipalities are a crucial platform for transforming the lives of ordinary South Africans, yet are often constrained by governance, financial, and capacity challenges. Navigating this space was […]