[News] The budgets don’t fit like they used to – Food prices hike in SA and even wine isn’t safe
In late February, economist and senior analyst at the Centre for Risk Analysis Bheki Mahlobo highlighted three vulnerable sectors subject to change, including fuel, food and energy.
[Opinion] Where is the recovery?
In reality, South Africa has not experienced a major recovery and not made much progress in instituting the reforms that would make this possible.
[Opinion] SA no longer has a free economy
South Africa continues to slide down rankings of economic freedom, with the country’s overall score now at a record low.
[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.
[Opinion] What South Africa could learn from California
There are few similarities between the US state of California and South Africa, but one thing these territories have in common is their hostility to business.
[Opinion] Declining living standards: Pandemic or Policy?
Covid-19 may have had a considerable impact on livelihoods and income levels in South Africa, but it is not the sole culprit for the decline in living standards.
[Podcast] Mediocre Leadership
Gareth and Phumi are joined by Assistant Editor for Breaking News at News24, Sheldon Morais, and the new CEO of the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), John Endres. They have a discussion about the State Capture report, the global inflation and interest rate environment, and Cyril Ramphosa being a mediocre president.
[News] SA ‘at risk of becoming a failed state’ – due to these FIVE factors
Yet another set of experts have flagged our current political situation – and the threat of South Africa becoming a failed state looms large.