Calls grow for Godongwana to step aside as economists slam growth forecasts South Africa has heard the phrase “we’ve turned the corner” more times than many...
For more than ten years, South Africa has been caught in a stubborn economic loop. Growth slowed. Tax revenue shrank. Investors grew uneasy. Borrowing became more...
A leading economist has delivered a blunt verdict on South Africa’s economic trajectory: the country will not grow sustainably until the African National Congress is removed...
Is the South African rand shining with borrowed light, or does it have a genuine, enduring glow? According to a new survey of investors and economists,...
In a significant boost for the country’s economic narrative, S&P Global Ratings has indicated it could raise South Africa’s sovereign credit rating within the next 12 months. The...
The familiar green barcoded ID book, a staple of South African life for decades, is on its way to becoming a digital relic. The government is...
A turning point for a community that has waited too long On the Vaal’s southern edge, the people of Emfuleni have lived with dry taps, leaking...
Is the ANC Trying to Revive the Economy or Voters’ Confidence? When President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled yet another 10-point economic action plan this week, many South...
A new scorecard on South Africa’s economic reforms has revealed a cautiously optimistic picture: just 10% of the country’s targeted measures to boost growth have been...
If you’ve ever queued at Home Affairs or waited weeks for a visa to be approved, you’ll know the process has been enough to put off...