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- 4 days ago
- 3 min
Why the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan is likely to fail
There is a high possibility that a large proportion of funding allocated for public infrastructure investment could be wasted. The SA...
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- Mar 22
- 3 min
The Reign of Inequality in Constitutional South Africa
The issue of inequality in South Africa appears almost insurmountable. Not because policy efforts have been redundant – they have, in...
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- Mar 22
- 2 min
A Chance at Redemption - South Africa’s R11 billion World Bank Loan
On 20 January 2022, South Africa secured a $750 million (approximately R11 billion) Development Policy Loan (DPL) from the World Bank...
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- Mar 22
- 3 min
World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with South Africa – A Critical Review
South Africa has a long-standing relationship with numerous International Finance Institutions both as lenders, market discipline...
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- Feb 24
- 4 min
FINANCIAL AND FISCAL COMMISSION’S PRELIMINARY READING OF THE 2022 BUDGET
Economic Outlook and the Fiscal Framework Despite growths in the periods between 2020Q3 and 2021Q2, since the first wave of COVID-19...
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- Feb 17
- 2 min
THE 2022 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS - IT'S TIME TO WORK
With the benefit of hindsight, the 2022 SoNA, presented by the President on the 10th of February, proceeded from the perspective of...
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- Feb 10
- 3 min
THE 2022 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS - REMEMBERING THE PAST
2022 marks the 5th year since President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his inaugural State of the Nation Address (SoNA) and two years since...
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- Feb 5
- 3 min
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT: A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM
Youth unemployment in South Africa represents a socio-economic crisis and poses a significant threat to the stability and health of the...
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- Jan 22
- 3 min
South Africa Economic Prospects 2021-2023: The Standard of Living is likely to Deteriorate
The deceleration in global growth will hamper recovery in South Africa The global economic recovery momentum is losing its steam, and...
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- Jan 4
- 1 min
Financial and Fiscal Commission concerned about high levels of corruption in government
SABC News Financial and Fiscal Commission concerned about high levels of corruption in government 3 January 2022, 4:45 PM | Mbongeni...
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- Dec 8, 2021
- 1 min
Parly told govt must implement turnaround plans to save SA’s Economy
With the weak economy and a dwindling tax base, the FFC said there was little option but to reprioritise spending and achieve fiscal...
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- Dec 8, 2021
- 3 min
A leaky bucket will not improve the lives of the poor
Poor administration and service delivery architecture are the achilles heel holding back economic progress in SA The 2021 medium-term...
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- Dec 8, 2021
- 2 min
A big tax shift has hit South Africa – and it could cause problems
Tax revenue collection has shifted significantly in South Africa over the last decade as the government grows increasingly reliant on...
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