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[Letter] Organised crime has its teeth in SA
Criminal actors are filling governance vacuums, especially in local municipalities
[Webinar] 2024 election unpacked
On 29 May South Africans voted in the country's latest National and Provincial Elections. The CRA hosted an exclusive client webinar to assess the implications of the results.
2025 State of the Nation: More of the Same?
CRA Director John Endres and IRR Researcher Nicholas Lorimer join Chris Hattingh to unpack the latest State of the Nation Address and discuss the Government National Unity's plans for the year ahead.
A beefy cabinet
In this exclusive client webinar we discussed the size and composition of South Africa's new cabinet, as well as the implications for the civil service.
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.
A light at the end of Transnet’s tunnel
Is Transnet turning a corner? Chris Hattingh discusses the data and underlying trends to unpack Transnet's current risks and opportunities.
A new cabinet, full of risks
Daily Friend columnist Jonathan Katzenellenbogen joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the new cabinet formed by President Ramaphosa.
A not so red line in the sand
While no party left the GNU following the signing into law of the BELA act, the legislation - and the various moves and statements surrounding it - represented a substantive point of tension in the government. Chris Hattingh unpacks.
Agriculture's growth opportunities
In this discussion, Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo is back to provide a review of the agricultural sector's performance in the first half of the year, and the opportunities and risks ahead in 2024 and 2025.
Avian flu and food security in South Africa
In 2023 avian flu rocked South Africa's poultry industry. Carika Middelberg joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the outbreak's impact, the state of the poultry sector, and the country's overall food security.
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Back on Track: Can the Private Sector Help Transnet?
Can public-private partnerships help fix South Africa’s struggling logistics network? In this episode, Carika Middelberg unpacks Transnet’s latest Request for Information (RFI), which calls for private sector involvement in revitalising its Rail and Freight Division. She breaks down the key opportunities, risks, and challenges, and what they could mean for the future of South Africa’s broader logistics sector.
Biden steps aside
US President Joe Biden will not participate in the US presidential election. Nicholas Lorimer of the IRR joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the implications, for both the Democrats and for the Republicans.
Budget 2025: What Is Next for the Government of National Unity?
Carika Middelberg speaks to the IRR's Hermann Pretorius on the political fallout following the passing of the contentious VAT hike and the impact this will have on the dynamics between the ANC and DA. Mr Pretorius further details possible scenarios should the GNU break up, which include the forming of a minority government, confidence and supply arrangements, or a coalition with the MK, EFF and other smaller parties.
Can SA Withstand US Tariff Pressure?
IRR researcher Anlu Keeve and CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh discuss the announcement by the United States to impose a 30% blanket tariff on South African products. They unpack the United States' evolving stance on global trade, the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, and South Africa’s position in the shifting trade landscape. Mr Hattingh outlines President Trump’s "America First" approach, and explains how "non-tariff barriers" could become tools of pressure. Ms Keeve and Mr Hattingh further explore how South Africa can strengthen its trade credibility; by attracting skilled professionals, unlocking its consumer market, and accelerating reforms in rail and port infrastructure.
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