How the rich use their restricted rationality to critique and promote BEE

Daily Maverick | 08.05.2026 05:19
Both the right and the left (as represented by trade unions and some social justice organisations) agree that BEE is essential. There is also unanimity among them that addressing apartheid injustices requires economic growth, which must also be sufficiently inclusive to allow everyone to succeed, regardless of race or gender. Tackling unemployment thus becomes a primary goal. Further general agreement can be presented as a process where investment⭢growth⭢jobs.