[Letter] GNU central to ANC leadership
The ANC will hold its next leadership conference in 2027, when delegates will deliberate on who to elect to the top positions and the party’s national executive committee (NEC).
[Opinion] Transnet is the economy’s binding constraint
Despite improved electricity stability post-elections in 2024, CHRIS HATTINGH says South Africa’s economic growth remains constrained by inefficient Transnet-run ports and rail infrastructure needing urgent reform.
[Opinion] What the 2024 MTBPS reveals about the GNU’s fiscal trajectory
The recently presented 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana paints a sobering picture of South Africa’s fiscal outlook.
[Opinion] SA not (yet) playing its G20 hand well
When South Africa assumes the presidency of the G20 on 1 December, it gains a position that will afford the country, and the Government of National Unity (GNU), numerous economic, investment, trade, diplomatic, and strategic opportunities.
[Letter] Tough calls ahead
The formation of the government of national unity (GNU) has afforded SA a few months of positive market sentiment, a stronger rand and more positive interest in investment opportunities from international investors.
[Letter] Motor industry needs more than subsidies
Reform of network industries is required for manufacturers to truly benefit from government support
[Letter] Infrastructure investment lags population growth
One of the great challenges facing the government of national unity (GNU) is the declining quality of infrastructure. Finding new sources of funding for investments in, as well as maintenance and building of, infrastructure should be one of government’s top priorities.
[Letter] GNU’s survival despite areas of contention indicates strength
But some issues, such as National Health Insurance, could cause bigger ructions and possibly hard splits