[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
[Opinion] South Africa’s demographic opportunity a key driver to unlocking population potential
South Africa’s young, growing population presents a substantive opportunity for the country’s future; a skilled workforce, a growing middle class with aspirations, and an expectation for satisfactory government and private sector services and offerings.
[Opinion] The GNU at 100
Taking the date on which President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his latest cabinet – 30 June 2024 – 8 October marks 100 days of the Government of National Unity (GNU).
[Opinion] Don’t allow it to be just a sugar high
On 31 August Springboks (and a few All Blacks) fans took newly cleaned PRASA trains from Park Station to Ellis Park stadium (now Emirates Airline Park). The preceding Sunday, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy also took the trip, as part of an initiative to increase awareness of the work being done by PRASA to get its train fleet back up and running. Positive stories of the experience filled social media; the home team rewarded those fans who attended with a 31-27 victory.
[Opinion] Can South Africa seize its construction opportunity?
Both President Cyril Ramaphosa and Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson have expressed their desire to ‘turn South Africa into a construction site.’ To unlock the level of GDP growth rate the country needs – between 4% – 6% per annum – one of the economic sectors to get right is that of construction.