South Africa: New Leadership, New Fiscal Position
It is now widely believed that South Africa’s newly-elected president, Cyril Ramaphosa, will ride the exit of Jacob Zuma to…
South Africa Politics To Trigger Downgrade
IMF Forecast Lowered As Economy Remains Weak South Africa’s economy remains weak. The current GDP growth forecast by the International Monetary…
After South African Court Ruling, Calls For Zuma To Step Down
South Africa has descended into its worst political quagmire since the removal of President Thabo Mbeki eight years ago. His…
South Africa’s Economic Woes: Growth Slides, Fiscal Space Shrinks
South Africa’s economic woes are increasingly looking more terminal than structural, raising concerns about the government’s ability to keep a…
Headwinds at Home and Abroad Weaken South African Rand
The South African rand fell to its lowest level on record early last month, having shed over 45% of its…
