Ensuring access to quality education by addressing pupil transport challenges
Every child has a right to primary education. To ensure this right is protected, the constitution further requires that the state,...
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Thando Ngozo
Aug 16, 20234 min read
De-dollarisation and the Practical Realities of a BRICS Common Currency
The de-dollarisation frenzy appears to have captured the imagination of emerging markets. While diversifying currency reserves may seem...
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Thando Ngozo
Jun 29, 20234 min read
The Impact of the SARB Hiking Cycle on Economic Growth
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) hiking cycle has been a hot topic of economic debate for years, and its impact on economic growth...
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Research
Feb 23, 20234 min read
Summary of the 2023 State of the Nation Address
The Financial and Fiscal Commission takes an interest in the State of the Nation Address and the budget implications of any announcement...
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Lauren Stevens
Oct 21, 20223 min read
The economic impact of the Transnet strike
Our economy relies highly on the trade of commodities, and Transnet is an integral part of South Africa’s infrastructure-led growth plan....
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Gianni Delle Donne
Sep 9, 20223 min read
Post-Zondo, addressing the dysfunctional state of public procurement must be prioritised
For the first time in history, South Africans have before them a very thorough account with reliable evidence of precisely how private...
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Sabelo Mtantato
Jun 29, 20223 min read
Why the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan is likely to fail
There is a high possibility that a large proportion of funding allocated for public infrastructure investment could be wasted. The SA...
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Gianni Delle Donne
Mar 22, 20223 min read
The Reign of Inequality in Constitutional South Africa
The issue of inequality in South Africa appears almost insurmountable. Not because policy efforts have been redundant – they have, in...
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Hannah McGinty
Mar 22, 20222 min read
A Chance at Redemption - South Africa’s R11 billion World Bank Loan
On 20 January 2022, South Africa secured a $750 million (approximately R11 billion) Development Policy Loan (DPL) from the World Bank...
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Thando Ngozo
Mar 22, 20223 min read
World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with South Africa – A Critical Review
South Africa has a long-standing relationship with numerous International Finance Institutions both as lenders, market discipline...
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Research
Feb 24, 20224 min read
FINANCIAL AND FISCAL COMMISSION’S PRELIMINARY READING OF THE 2022 BUDGET
Economic Outlook and the Fiscal Framework Despite growths in the periods between 2020Q3 and 2021Q2, since the first wave of COVID-19...
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Research
Feb 17, 20222 min read
THE 2022 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS - IT'S TIME TO WORK
With the benefit of hindsight, the 2022 SoNA, presented by the President on the 10th of February, proceeded from the perspective of...
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Research
Feb 10, 20223 min read
THE 2022 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS - REMEMBERING THE PAST
2022 marks the 5th year since President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his inaugural State of the Nation Address (SoNA) and two years since...
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Siyanda Jonas
Feb 5, 20223 min read
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT: A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM
Youth unemployment in South Africa represents a socio-economic crisis and poses a significant threat to the stability and health of the...
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Thando Ngozo
Jan 22, 20223 min read
South Africa Economic Prospects 2021-2023: The Standard of Living is likely to Deteriorate
The deceleration in global growth will hamper recovery in South Africa The global economic recovery momentum is losing its steam, and...
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Research
Jan 4, 20221 min read
Financial and Fiscal Commission concerned about high levels of corruption in government
SABC News Financial and Fiscal Commission concerned about high levels of corruption in government 3 January 2022, 4:45 PM | Mbongeni...
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Research
Dec 8, 20211 min read
Parly told govt must implement turnaround plans to save SA’s Economy
With the weak economy and a dwindling tax base, the FFC said there was little option but to reprioritise spending and achieve fiscal...
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Eddie Rakabe
Dec 8, 20213 min read
A leaky bucket will not improve the lives of the poor
Poor administration and service delivery architecture are the achilles heel holding back economic progress in SA The 2021 medium-term...
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Research
Dec 8, 20212 min read
A big tax shift has hit South Africa – and it could cause problems
Tax revenue collection has shifted significantly in South Africa over the last decade as the government grows increasingly reliant on...
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