Economic Reform
latest news & developments
Operation Vulindlela: Big on policy but low on results
Only 3% of reform work under phase two of the economic readjustment initiative has been completed, about 27% is delayed or off track, and 53% is under way
DA not ‘walking away’ after talks with ANC to rescue coalition
The parties remain divided over an increase in VAT, which the DA says South Africans cannot afford
ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail
The stand-off between the two parties dates back to 19 February when DA leader John Steenhuisen made clear the party would not support a national budget that proposed a two…
Global capital distribution’s tipping point and SA’s precarious path
Urgent reform is needed as dangerous socio-economic undercurrents swirl
Sustainable budget solutions over tax hikes, please
Operational inefficiencies and infrastructure neglect have led to logistical challenges costing the economy R1 billion daily in lost economic output
ANC’s toughest January 8 statement yet as GNU discord hogs the spotlight
The ANC and DA trade jabs as the former prepares to deliver its annual address, with coalition politics under scrutiny
Smaller government and increased privatisation will boost GNU economy, says think tank
The FMF Charter says the size of cabinet should be reduced and policy changes introduced to benefit the poor and create jobs
Bonang Mohale: South Africa has all the markings of a failed state
The former Business Leadership SA chief executive and current chancellor of the University of the Free State highlighted unemployment as the biggest problem to address