Tag: EconomicRecovery
Economic stress test – SA’s recovery under pressure
As we enter the second quarter of 2026, South Africa’s economy faces a critical test. SA’s hard-won recovery now confronts significant pressure. A global energy shock has triggered a sharp rise in living costs. Fuel prices continue to surge. Consequently, logistics-driven inflation now affects the entire consumer landscape.
FMD and AGOA – farm workers at the heart of R80...
South Africa is currently walking a high-stakes tightrope. As we enter February 2026, the agricultural sector faces a perfect storm. Domestic animal health emergencies and international trade politics have become inextricably linked. On one side, the Department of Agriculture has launched an ambitious 10-year strategy to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). This strategy represents an R80 billion battle for the survival of our national herd.
