The exercise of those powers of decentralisation, as exemplified in the Western Cape bill, should be seen as a strength of our constitutional democracy.
As we battle with a state that is running out of funds – but not out of things to spend the funds on – we must have a through conversation about what rights are and what they are not.
The route of government spending fueling economic growth has been tried, and it has failed, according to Treasury itself.
Deregulating the space is the best way to ensure true organic transformation rather than seeking to give those who are historically disadvantaged a handout.
