The missing ingredient to economic growth: Confidence Confidence, not just reform, is the missing piece to South Africa’s growth puzzle. Without it, investment won’t increase and jobs will remain scarce… by Vernon Wessels August 25, 2025 Economy & Markets
The week ahead: Rail reform on track Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief August 25, 2025 News
When dialogue costs more than delivery South Africa may desperately need a national dialogue, but at what cost?… by Tim Cohen August 18, 2025 Opinion·Politics 1
The week ahead: Tariffs still in the spotlight Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief August 18, 2025 News
It’s not tariffs killing South Africa, it’s the jobs drought South Africa’s jobless rate hits 33.2%. Tariffs aren’t the culprit – stagnant growth is. Talk won’t fix it; bold reforms and real investment just… by Vernon Wessels August 13, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion 1
Data currents: Charting the PA’s popularity in the Western Cape The PA is on the ascendent in the Western Cape, looking to thwart the DA and ANC’s ambitions in next year’s local government elections… by The South Africa Brief August 13, 2025 Politics
The week ahead: Ramaphosa on the clock Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief August 11, 2025 News
It’s the ANC’s turn to eat The ANC NEC had a torrid time of things at its meeting this weekend. Not a good look for the political party supposedly leading… by Shirley de Villiers August 8, 2025 Opinion·Politics 1
The week ahead: Trump tariffs kick in Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief August 4, 2025 News
Kganyago sets his inflation anchor at 3% The SARB has lowered its inflation target to 3% as it cut rates to a three-year low, a shift that could cut ultimately save… by Vernon Wessels August 1, 2025 Economy & Markets
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