Meet Moeletsi Mbeki: Fixing SA all about choices - can't have it both ways

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Entrepreneur, scholar and author Moeletsi Mbeki is celebrated in South Africa for his outspoken criticism of the Zuma Administration, once describing them "like children playing with a hand grenade." In this in-depth interview with Biznews.com's publisher Alec Hogg he shares stories from his formative years, what shaped his philosophy, his perspectives on what is needed for South African renewal, and how to understand SA's current challenges within the context of global history. In a wide ranging conversation the brother of former SA President Thabo and son of SACP leader Govan draws on a lifetime of learning to suggest solutions to a country where tough decisions are required to jump off its current depressing path - and identifies uncertainty around property rights as the fundamental problem that must be addressed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Nov 2015 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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