[Opinion] Class inequality a growing concern in SA
There is growing evidence that the biggest issue facing South Africa is not racial inequality, but rather class and geographical inequality.
[Opinion] Budget bottom line: SA is living on borrowed time
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and the government he serves are increasingly living on borrowed time. In the absence of growth-enhancing policy reforms and fiscal prudence, South Africa remains vulnerable to an external shock.
[Opinion] SA has more to worry about than Covid-19
The majority of South Africans are more concerned about unemployment and corruption than the COVID-19 pandemic.
[Audio] Differences in quality of life between rural and urban provinces
How do differences in the quality of life between urban and rural provinces affect migration, elections and independent movements in South Africa? Gerbrandt Van Heerden, research analyst at the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA), speaks with Sara Gon on Chai FM’s IRR podcast series about the quality of life in South Africa and the implications of major inequalities between urban and rural provinces.
[Opinion] Lack of medical cover a significant financial risk.
The majority of South Africans are living without medical aid, posing significant personal financial risks.
[Video] South Africa Economic Outlook 2021
As 2020 draws to a close, what are the prospects for economic recovery in the year ahead? Frans Cronje and Bheki Mahlobo discuss the domestic and global trends that will define South Africa's economic performance in 2021 and beyond.
[Video] Risks And Opportunity In Africa
The CRA's David Ansara and Bheki Mahlobo discuss the key risks and opportunities on the African continent.
[Opinion] Households owe SA municipalities over R100 billion
Households owe municipalities billions of Rands in unpaid municipal bills, posing a threat to the continuation of basic service delivery.
[Opinion] Unrealistic approach to investment conference
Expectations abound within the government (and apparently among observers too) that this week’s investment conference will help to attract the flow of capital without which SA’s future cannot be assured. Is this realistic?
[Opinion] Major declines for all income groups during lockdown
Covid-19 and the nationwide lockdown have severely impacted every income group in South Africa, with not even the richest cohort being spared the effects of shutting down the country.
[Opinion] SA needs more jobs - not social grant beneficiaries
Rather than creating wealth, South Africa has been stuck for the past decade in redistributing existing wealth.
[Opinion] New Expropriation Bill a sign that the ANC’s days are numbered
With the government budget deficit expected to pass 40% this year, the African National Congress’s (ANC) options to source the coal needed to fuel its gravy train are dwindling. There should be little doubt that the new expropriation law is intended to make up for this insufficiency.