Macro Review

The Invisibles: South Africa’s Underclass

This month’s edition, entitled The South African Consumer Under Lockdown, presents data on the effect of the extended national lockdown on consumer trends in the economy. The report reveals that rising unemployment and slow economic activity have taken their toll, resulting in increased indebtedness and reduced discretionary spending. The South African Consumer Under Lockdown

This month’s edition, entitled Running Out of Road, analyzes the key policy risks and macroeonomic trends emerging from the supplementary budget, including debt, deficits and growth projections. Running Out of Road: Beyond the Supplementary Budget

This month’s edition, entitled South Africa Unlocked, highlights the devastating impact of the lockdown on the South African economy and the urgent need for re-opening. South Africa Unlocked

This month’s edition of the Macro Review explores the economic consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic in South Africa and the world. Fallout: Covid-19 and the economy

This edition of the Macro Review highlights the key areas of vulnerability that will ultimately determine the effectiveness of South Africa’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Lockdown: SA’s capacity to deal with the Covid-19 crisis