Ann Bernstein on the R100bn Transformation Fund - it’s wrong, wrong, wrong.

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South Africa’s proposed R100 billion Transformation Fund aims to boost black-owned businesses, but experts warn it’s built on vague assumptions and misplaced trust in state efficiency. Ann Bernstein of the CDE advocates for evidence-based policymaking and greater private sector involvement to achieve real, sustainable economic transformation and inclusive growth.
12 Jun 2025 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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