2022 — Centre For Risk Analysis

South Africa's Crime Epidemic

12 Sept - This edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA) looks at South Africa’s national crime trends, the cost of violence, and anti-crime strategies.

This report looks at:

Trends in violent crime
Growing public frustration in themidst of rising crime
The economic impact of crime
Policingand alternative security measures
Prospects of decentralising the police

15 Aug - This edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA) reviews the state of municipalities in South Africa, focusing on the political and socio-economic implications of persistent local government failures.

This report explores:

The state of municipal finances.
How basic service delivery is faltering across South Africa.
What is the impact on businesses and households in local communities?
What should be done to improve business confidence and restore municipal performance?

Dark days for South Africa

13 July - This edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA) looks at South Africa’s electricity generation capacity and how disruptions impact the country’s economic performance.

This report explores:

Eskom's capacity constraints
The energy utility's growing debt burden
How reliable electricity supply is critical for economic growth
How viable is renewable energy?

Siege Economy: SA Trade

1 June 2022 - This edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA) utilises South African trade indicators to lift the lid on the country’s current trade landscape and analyse the risks that could impact the country’s future exports and imports.

The report includes data and analysis of:

Trends in SA's current account balance
Merchandise exports and imports
SA'schief merchandise trading partners
Currencies and commodities
The risks of trade protectionism

SA’s Investment conundrum

10 May 2022 - This edition of the Macro Review tracks foreign investment in South Africa and South African investment offshore over the short, medium, and long term.

The report includes data and analysis of:

Annual change in Real Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF)
Public and private investment
GFCF by economic activity
Foreign liabilities and foreign assets
Bonds and equities”

SA's Education and Skills Mismatch

01 April 2022 - This edition of the Macro Review unpacks the quality of South Africa's education system and the skills deficit in the country.

The report includes data and analysis of:

Education expenditure
Enrolment in public and independent schools
Facilities and amenities
Matric results and throughput rates
Higher education participation
The growing skills deficit in SA

Budget 2022 and Beyond: The calm before the storm?

25 February 2022 - This edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis, unpacks the 2022/23 National Budget.

The report includes data and analysis of:

South Africa's fiscal trajectory
Government revenue and expenditure levels
National debt and debt service costs
Increased inflationary pressures
Global volatility and the impact on South Africa
Lack of political will for growth-enhancing reforms

South Africa’s Quality of Life

27 January 2022 - This edition of the Macro Review tracks South Africa’s progress in improving the quality of life of its residents, and draws comparisons between the country’s nine provinces as well as the different race groups.

The report includes a comprehensive analysis of:

The standard of living in South Africa based on 10 weighted indicators.
The quality of life across South Africa's nine provinces.
The quality of life across South Africa's four main racial groups.