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EmpoweringSA is changing the rules of the political, social en economic game. The aim of the opinion pieces is to break the silence and empower fellow South Africans by voicing their unheard opinions. EmpoweringSA strives to give people hope and to encourage them to take stand for what they believe in and make them realise that they are not alone. Our main area of focus in our writings is on this country’s political and social dynamics. EmpoweringSA is at the forefront of current affairs and we aim to stand by and support our people.


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Coronavirus: Impact on Business
CORONAVIRUS: IMPACT ON BUSINESS by Gerhard Papenfus In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni recently said that all efforts should be geared towards ensuring that the already weak domestic economy ‘does not grind to a halt’. Covid-19 has added...


Playing It Safe
One good thing about not playing in a cricket world cup final, is the fact that you can’t lose. I watched parts of the Australia/New Zealand game over the weekend; very relaxed, knowing that, whatever happens, my team and I couldn’t lose. Unfortunately, for many of...


SA Cannot afford to try to extend everyone’s life indefinitely
SA CANNOT AFFORD TO TRY TO EXTEND EVERYONE’S LIFE INDEFINITELY by Pieter-Jan Bestbier Published by BusinessDay on 25 May 2020. Parts of the article have been highlited by NEASA's Media Department. There is no empirical justification for retaining the Covid-19 lockdown...


THE AUTHOR
– GERHARD PAPENFUS
Leading EmpoweringSA, Gerhard Papenfus fights at the forefront of the industry to protect and empower employers across South Africa. As the voice of EmpoweringSA, he is a regular on TV and radio, as well as mainstream newspapers and related media. Gerhard and his team at EmpoweringSA, continue making a difference for employers in the South African labour law regime by standing by them, supporting them and encouraging them to take a stand.
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