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Johannesburg’s fiscal crisis, the outlook for SA’s fuel supply, and the ANC declining support

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The electoral consequences of disillusionment with the ANC, Johannesburg’s municipal woes, and the impact of the off-on Middle East war on South Africa’s fuel supply feature in this latest edition of monthly highlights from research by the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) on political, economic and geopolitical events affecting South African businesses.

South Africa’s cost-of-living squeeze

Opinions

South Africa’s economic environment is bleak, especially for younger people trying to enter the job market. There is pressure from every direction.

Performance of SA’s ports, 30 June, and tariff hikes in Johannesburg

Dispatches Opinions

This is the second edition of a monthly feature highlighting some of the latest research by the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) on political, economic and geopolitical

Keeping track of Transnet, political risks, and what now for Mr Phala Phala?

Dispatches Opinions

This is the first of a new monthly feature in which I will be highlighting some of the latest research by the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) on political, economic and geopolitical events affecting South African businesses.

What does “freedom of speech” really mean in South Africa?

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Within just two weeks of her 6 December selection by an independent committee to represent South Africa at the 2026 Venice Biennale, internationally recognised artist Gabrielle Goliath learned that something about her artwork, Elegy, had prompted Minister of Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie to cancel her participation in the prestigious world showcase of contemporary art.

“Equity” dictates curb economy’s flexibility, scope for job creation

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South Africa’s amended Employment Equity Act (EEA), which came into effect at the beginning of last month, will likely reduce the flexibility of businesses in

This is not talked about at school

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All South African parents have one problem in common – it is difficult to shield their children from hardship in a society like ours. Many