The extent of democracy capture varies markedly between countries. It’s much higher in states such as Zimbabwe, where the government has never changed hands
The influence of strong ethical leadership by heads of state is critical. But a culture of “ethics of care” must be translated at every level of governance
Corruption thrives in a destabilised state with weak institutions. South Africa cannot be allowed back to that space because there will be no turning back
The EDB should endeavour to become the government’s arm of the public-private sector partnership – not a possible adjunct to the already powerful business lobbies