Bheki Mahlobo is an analyst and economic researcher at the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA). Bheki is a regular speaker and media commentator, providing analysis of the political and economic trends in South Africa and global markets.
Bheki is the co-author of the CRA’s client Risk Alert (together with Dr Frans Cronje), a weekly bulletin that identifies the key risks in South Africa and the world. He also contributes research to the Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa , the CRA’s flagship reference guide.
[News] Russia-Ukraine conflict could see steep fuel and food prices increases, SA economists warn
Economist, and senior analyst at the Centre for Risk Analysis, Bheki Mahlobo said three key factors to track are energy prices, global supply chain pressures, and food prices.
[News] Economists decry interest rate increase: 'It’s always the poor who bear the brunt'
Economists and business warned that the latest increase by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) would have dire consequences for consumers who were already struggling with high petrol, electricity and grocery prices..
[News] Newly-matriculated class face employment woes for the year ahead
Economist, and senior analyst at the Centre for Risk Analysis, Bheki Mahlobo, said that unfortunately the country's educational system did not properly equip many young South Africans with the skills needed to be absorbed in the labour market.
[Opinion] Risks – and opportunities – for SA in 2022
22 January 2022 - What does 2022 hold for South Africa? We continue to consider the country to be in an exceptionally fragile state both politically and economically.