South Africa’s informal sector in the time of Covid-19 August 20, 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has caused severe disruption to South Africa’s economy. What will happen to informal firms? Will the informal sector expand or ... VIEWPOINTS | South Africa's debt: Has the budget overpromised? August 11, 2020 The Supplementary Budget Review advocates for a rapid fiscal consolidation, targeting a primary surplus to be achieved by 2023/24. Professor Philippe... VIEWPOINTS | Reviving a declining mining industry August 4, 2020 South African mining is in decline. Norman Mbazima argues that if you mine out existing reserves without investing in finding new reserves and buildi... Covid-19: Are we asking the right questions about... Youth unemployment? June 13, 2020 Youth unemployment was identified as a national priority by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the 2020 SONA. Since then, the Covid-19 pandemic is sure... Covid-19: Are we asking the right questions about... Food supplies and poverty alleviation in the former homelands? June 9, 2020 Food supplies and poverty alleviation in the former homeland regions have been very negatively impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. South Africans should... Covid- 19: Are we asking the right questions about... Reopening schools? May 28, 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has had an extremely disruptive impact on education around the world, and South Africa is no exception. Approximately 1.2 billi...
