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Until recently, worsening indicators were confined to small-town and rural areas, but now, as the report highlights, the problem has spread to major metropolitan local government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262722
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Gordhan outlined a programme of tax increases for South Africa’s highest-earners, in addition to increased educational and social security spending. The budget attempted to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218251
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His comments come amid lingering concern over parliament’s endorsement last month of land expropriation without compensation. The contested policy was proposed by the leftist…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230627
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Ramaphosa received the backing of five of nine provinces, while closest rival Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma received four. However, branch nominations are no guarantee of elective…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB226208
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Prospects for Southern Africa in 2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240104
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Prospects for South Africa in 2020.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249037
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Yet market sentiment remains sceptical of Pretoria’s ability to deliver on the package, implement steep and politically contentious expenditure cuts and boost growth. Meanwhile, a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257441
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The intervention by new President Cyril Ramaphosa's follows recent debilitating public protests and public-sector strikes. Demonstrators have demanded the resignation of embattled…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233796
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The negotiations follow the government’s refusal last year to pay the final annual tranche of a previous three-year deal. Containing the public-sector wage bill is seen as key for…