Chris Hattingh
Chris Hattingh is Executive Director at the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA).
With a special focus on trade, investment, and economic matters, as well as foreign policy, Chris serves on the Executive Board of the Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance, sits on the advisory council of the Initiative for African Trade and Prosperity and holds the position of Senior Fellow at African Liberty.
Chris holds an MPhil (Business Ethics) degree from Stellenbosch University. In his role at the CRA, Chris leads strategic engagements and briefings to clients across South Africa, as well as globally.
[Rapport] Selfs SA se pêlle in Washington raak nou keelvol
17 August, 2025
Suid-Afrika is besig om ’n gulde geleentheid te verspeel, waarsku Chris Hattingh ná ’n besoek aan Amerika, waar hy met meer as ’n dosyn regeringsamptenare en meningsvormers gesels het.
[News] South Africa’s deindustrialisation dilemma
07 August, 2025
BUSISIWE Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, recently wrote that the government must act urgently to mitigate the impact of United States (US) President Donald Trump’s tariffs on South Africa’s vehicle manufacturing sector. With the US being one of South Africa’s main vehicle export markets, heightened tariffs will pose a major risk to the local automotive sector. However, reciprocal tariffs are only a recent threat.
[Letter] Trump tariff a chance to reform SA’s trade policies
07 August, 2025
Notions in support of the AfCFTA will come to nought should the government not change its approach
[Opinion] ANC heads for 30% in local government elections
06 August, 2025
Scant evidence in party rhetoric or actions to convince support will not decline.
[Opinion] The ongoing tariff dance
17 July, 2025
Tariff threats have proved a favourite tool of US President Donald Trump as his administration continues to rework US trading relationships and the global trade order.
[Letter] Probe blow to Mchunu’s ambitions
15 July, 2025
If police minister survives allegations he could challenge Paul Mashatile in race for ANC president
[News] South Africa’s G20 Presidency: What It Means for Global Trade & Investment
08 July, 2025
South Africa’s G20 Presidency provides the host country with numerous diplomatic, economic, and cultural opportunities. With a main summit (22-23 November in Johannesburg) preceded by numerous side conferences and engagements focused on a range of areas and sectors, South Africa’s G20 Presidency offers multiple chances to make a positive impact on international diplomatic and business counterparts.
[Opinion] CHRIS HATTINGH: Is SA serious about growth?
27 June, 2025
Policies and legislation need to be questioned as transformation is failing black South Africans
