Ramaphosa-Trump: What It Means for SA
In this exclusive CRA briefing, our analysts unpack the outcomes of the meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump. We examine the implications for South Africa’s trade position, global alliances, and economic future.
[Webinar] SA Budget; Third time lucky?
In this CRA webinar our analysts unpack the third national budget in 2025, with a focus on implications for the GNU.
US-SA relations: Into the lion's den
John Endres, IRR CEO, joins Chris Hattingh to unpack President Cyril Ramaphosa's pivotal meeting with US President Donald Trump. The meeting between the two leaders comes after months of strained relations between South Africa and the US. Dr Endres and Mr Hattingh discuss Trump's February executive order, the 49 'refugees', the rhetoric by both governments, the purpose of the working visit and how it might impact relations going forward.
SA's new plan for a nuclear future
Rob Rose, the Editor of Currency News, joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the Minister of Electricity and Energy's recent comments on the intention to expand South Africa's power generation with more nuclear power. Mr Rose discusses South Africa's current energy mix, the reputation of nuclear power, the costs and timelines involved and what this might mean for the energy sector going forward.
SA auto manufacturers on the brink
CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh joins Carika Middelberg to discuss the impact of incoming US tariffs on South Africa's automotive sector. Mr Hattingh further details how US tariffs, along with failing infrastructure and increased competition from China, create the perfect storm for South Africa's vulnerable auto industry.
A Cold & Dark Winter? Eskom's Winter Outlook
Anlu Keeve joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the CRA's latest Client Note on power utility Eskom's latest performance reports as winter approaches. Keeve discusses the Energy Availability Factor, the performance of the coal fleet, maintenance and the future outlook for the national grid and what this entails for businesses.
Fight Against Crime: New Regulations for Private Security
New proposed regulations issued by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority would bar security officers from using "prohibited weapons" and any other weapons "that may harm civilians". Chris Hattingh speaks to Gideon Joubert, a trustee of the SA Gunowners Association, to unpack the proposed regulations and its implications on the security industry and the fight against crime.
[Webinar] Sand in the Gears
Watch our panel discussion about the state of local municipalities in South Africa to understand the impacts of service delivery that your business could face. Our panelists were: Chris Hattingh, Executive Director at the CRA; Gerbrandt van Heerden, Deputy Head of Research at the CRA; Marius Roodt, Head of Campaigns at the IRR