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Greylisting underscores South Africa reform imperative

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SOUTH AFRICA

Some deficiencies were detailed in a 2021 FATF report and in October 2021 the country was given 18 months to remedy them or face greylisting. Greylisted states face tougher due…

Crime will aggravate South Africa’s growth crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa’s crime rates have long been among the world’s highest. Much of this constitutes interpersonal violence, where the victim and perpetrator know each other. However…

Major South African prosecutions will depend on reform

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although crucial to carrying out the recommendations of the 'Zondo Commission' on state capture and to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s project of reforming the state apparatus, the…

South Africa’s government faces major tax dilemmas

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SOUTH AFRICA

Wealth, inheritance and ‘solidarity’ taxes are being considered -- with the latter recently flagged as one solution to pay for COVID-19 vaccine procurement and pandemic-related…

New dynamics add to South Africa election uncertainty

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, readings of potential support for the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) differ. A plethora of small parties and independent…

South Africa health plan will fuel chronic uncertainty

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, despite being a formal government policy goal since the ruling ANC’s 2007 national conference -- and the subject of extensive critical debate and public consultation…

South Africa's Magashule will test Ramaphosa's power

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SOUTH AFRICA

Despite his arrest, Magashule has flouted a ruling that party officials charged with criminal offences must stand down. A key ally of former President Jacob Zuma (2009-18), the…