South Africa

  • Jul 28, 2017
  • 7 min read

South Africa's ANC factionalisation will hasten

The contest to lead the ruling party has caused intensified provincial infighting and alliance fractures

South Africa
  • Jul 28, 2017
  • 2 min read

South Africa's Eskom scandals will persist

The suspension of the company's Chief Financial Officer is the latest damaging scandal to befall the state power utility

South Africa
  • Jul 21, 2017
  • 2 min read

South African interest rate cut not a growth panacea

The Reserve Bank has unexpectedly cut its benchmark repurchase rate for the first time since 2012

South Africa
  • Jul 18, 2017
  • 2 min read

Incoherent policy dents South Africa’s global reach

ANC factional politics overshadow a muddled diplomatic approach

South Africa
  • Jul 14, 2017
  • 2 min read

South African growth plan unlikely to boost economy

The release of a new 14-point economic plan is unlikely to reach its ambitious targets

South Africa
  • Jul 13, 2017
  • 7 min read

South Africa's banks could face further political push

The ruling ANC's policy conference has led to a stalemate with the banking sector

South Africa
  • Jul 11, 2017
  • 2 min read

South Africa’s ombudsman will face resignation calls

The independent public protector has backtracked on her recommendations that the Reserve Bank’s mandate be changed

South Africa
  • Jul 6, 2017
  • 2 min read

South Africa’s ANC will tussle over populist proposals

The ANC’s policy conference included intense debates over a variety of populist policies, including Reserve Bank reform

South Africa