South Africa `s de-growth and mediocrity policy of Black Economic Empowerment ( BEE)
Source: Truth Report
ROB HERSOV & WILLIAM GUMEDE: BEE Exposed: How a Trillion Rand Was Stolen
9 Jan 2026
William Gumede — award-winning author, political economist, former ANC policy adviser, and Associate Professor of Governance at Wits University — breaks down how BEE and post-1994 economic policy were captured, enriching a small political elite while millions were locked out of real opportunity.