South Africa's ratings reprieve masks more fiscal woe
The country has narrowly avoided a ratings downgrade, but concerns persist over long-term fiscal policy and growth plans
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- Medium-term budget plans
- Fiscal policy, spending
- Tax, debt
- Growth
- Political sensitivity
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_350.jpg "South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Jacob Zuma, right, at the opening of Parliament in Cape Town (Reuters/Mike Hutchings)")