John Endres directs the Centre For Risk Analysis. He provides strategic advice on political risk and policy to South African corporates, foreign investors and the diplomatic community. He also presents the CRA’s exclusive client Risk Alert – a written and audio note – every Monday morning at 7am.
John has extensive work experience in business, policy research and project management, and has authored a book on change management in cities.
John holds an MBA and a PhD in commerce and economics from a leading German business school, as well as a Master’s degree in translation studies from the University of the Witwatersrand.
The embattled President
7 December 2022 - John Endres (Director) and Chris Hattingh (Senior Policy Analyst) of the CRA set out five political implications arising from the Phala Phala affair.
Greylisting imminent
1 December 2022 - Chris Hattingh (CRA Senior Policy Analyst) and Makone Maja (CRA Analyst) — discuss the potential impact of greylisting on South Africa’s economy and financial markets.
U.S. Midterms: the coming Red Wave?
2 November 2022 - Chris Hattingh, Senior Policy Analyst at the CRA, weighs in on the likelihood of a red wave in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
EWC: A systemic risk
6 October 2022 - CRA Director, John Endres, explains how the Expropriation Bill and the Land Court Bill pose a serious threat to property rights. The dilution of property rights will raise the overall risk of investing in South Africa significantly, Endres argues.