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The missing ingredient to economic growth: Confidence Confidence, not just reform, is the missing piece to South Africa’s growth puzzle. Without it, investment won’t increase and jobs will remain scarce… by Vernon Wessels August 25, 2025 Economy & Markets
The week ahead: Rail reform on track Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief August 25, 2025 News
When dialogue costs more than delivery South Africa may desperately need a national dialogue, but at what cost?… by Tim Cohen August 18, 2025 Opinion·Politics 1
The week ahead: Tariffs still in the spotlight Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief August 18, 2025 News
It’s not tariffs killing South Africa, it’s the jobs drought South Africa’s jobless rate hits 33.2%. Tariffs aren’t the culprit – stagnant growth is. Talk won’t fix it; bold reforms and real investment just… by Vernon Wessels August 13, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion 1
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