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Budget 2023: ‘neutral good’ versus ‘neutral evil’
The finance minister’s commitment to toeing the line may send positive signals to ratings agencies, but at what cost?
Controversial government spending cuts ‘paid off’
Fiscal consolidation is drawing to a close as the public purse was boosted by commodities, but the treasury will probably continue exercising restraint
At 6.5%, inflation seals another ‘aggressive’ interest rate hike
Inflation has breached the ceiling of the Reserve Bank’s target range for the first time in more than five years
Power cuts may spook investors
An electricity shortage that has led to frequent power disruptions in South Africa could chase away investors, denting growth and portfolio inflows and weakening the rand.…