Abstract:
This paper interrogated Weberianism and how this ideology was adopted by the architects of apartheid
to engineer a race-based economic system in South Africa. The paper used desktop method to collect
qualitative literature. Historical Critical Analysis (HCA) theory was adopted for the study. A few successful Black
entrepreneurs were handpicked to demonstrate entrepreneurial abilities of Black people who conquered
multiple challenges and complexities to establish successful enterprises. The finding refuted Weber's views
and Weberian-apartheid assertions about Black capabilities on entrepreneurship. It was evident following the
historical critical analysis that exclusion of Blacks from mainstream entrepreneurship was informed by a long
time held belief of Weberian thought patterns. It is recommended that the post-apartheid state should prioritise
fast-tracking the empowerment of Black entrepreneurs so as to integrate them in mainstream entrepreneurial
system. Further research on Black entrepreneurship should seek to focus on the strategies used by successful
Black entrepreneurs who conquered apartheid for their successes
Description:
Journal articles published in the 6th International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 06-08 October 2021, Virtual Conference.