Ports, Poisoned Snacks & Power Plays: Kanthan Pillay’s Fixes for SA

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🔧 "South Africa’s problems need systemic solutions – not quick fixes." – Kanthan Pillay

In this week’s How to Fix South Africa, author and analyst Kanthan Pillay tackles:

⚠️ The Spaza Shop Crisis:
Why cracking down on shops won’t stop poisoned snacks (and what will)
The supply chain criminals who evade accountability
How digital registration could save township economies

🚢 Africa Development Bank’s $475M Boost:
Can SA’s ports and rails compete globally? (Spoiler: Not without 24/7 operations)
Why labour laws are strangling efficiency

📚 The Math Emergency:
464 schools don’t offer math – KZN & Eastern Cape worst hit
Pillay’s blunt take: "Fire incompetent teachers. Unions are blocking progress."

💡 Standout Quote:
"We don’t need ‘African solutions’ – we need international best practices adapted to SA’s realities."

🔗 Get Kanthan’s book, How to Fix South Africa: kanthanpillay.com

#FixSA #TownshipEconomy #Infrastructure #EducationCrisis
7 Jul English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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