SA's growth performance still falls short
In this exclusive CRA Client Note, Anlu Keeve unpacks the 2025 GDP figures for South Africa.
Ms Keeve writes that South Africa's economy is weakened by a poor domestic policy environment, making the country highly vulnerable to external shocks and global volatility.
As the Iran war unfolds, what's the point of BRICS?
In this exclusive CRA Client Note, Ofentse Davhie discusses the structural limits of the BRICS bloc.
Mr Ofentse writes that membership of the bloc does not guarantee political or military support.
US, Israel and Iran conflict impacts on South Africa
In this exclusive CRA Client Note, Chris Hattingh examines the near-term energy and economic risks to South African businesses emanating from the US, Israel and Iran conflict.
A new US ambassador: Risk and opportunities
In this exclusive CRA Client Note, Chris Hattingh discusses the arrival of the new US ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozel III, and the risks and opportunities he brings to the country's shores.
Mr Hattingh writes that South Africa could benefit over the long term if the government adopts a more pragmatic foreign policy approach and implements the necessary reforms.
Is the economic hype justified?
In this exclusive CRA Client Note, Chris Hattingh looks at how recent positive headlines about South Africa could fuel political complacency.
Mr Hattingh writes that South Africa's economic recovery will be short-lived as long as anti-growth policies remain in place, and major infrastructural issues go unaddressed.
New US ambassador to SA
A new United States ambassador to South Africa has been confirmed.
In this exclusive CRA Client Note, Ofentse Donald Davhie will unpack the personal background of Mr Leo Brent Bozell III, and what his appointment means for US-SA relations.
Government inaction is damaging South African airlines' operations
In this exclusive CRA Client Note, Chris Hattingh looks at the domestic aviation industry and how government inefficiency has made flights costly, unreliable and uncompetitive.
Some political stability; growth to remain depressed
In this exclusive CRA Client Note, Chris Hattingh explains why positive sentiment towards the Government of National Unity is not enough to break through South Africa's 1% growth ceiling.