JOHN NTSHAUPE MOLEPO | Government over-reliance on the private sector is a dangerous trend
While private sector involvement in specific projects can be beneficial, it should never come at the expense of the state’s responsibility to provide for its citizens and protect their fundamental rights
10 February 2025 - 04:30
On Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the annual state of the nation address (Sona). The Sona is a critical tool through which the president informs the nation about the current economic, political and social conditions. It also serves as an opportunity to highlight the government's accomplishments and outline its plans for the future. This year, however, what particularly stood out for me was the president’s emphasis on the growing involvement of the private sector in public governance which is rooted in neoliberalism...
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