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‘The economic stagnation that South Africa is experiencing is inextricably linked to the failure of the education system,’ write Thando Ngozo and Sabelo Mtantato. (Graphic: John McCann/M&G)
BASIC EDUCATION

Basic education is failing the economy

A second-class system for the majority poor population entrenches social and economic inequality

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6 min read
Major problem: Maintaining social grants spending at the expense of reducing infrastructure investment will reduce poverty but not contribute much in terms of economic growth and employment. Photo: Madelene Cronjé
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI

SA’s ‘welfare state’ is in trouble

The government has to make tough decisions about social grants in the face of poor economic performance

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6 min read
South Africa has many macro-assets attractive to investors, such as a vibrant democracy, a relatively diversi?ed economy, abundant natural resources and a transparent legal system.
ECONOMY

Investment barriers are problem No 1

Foreign direct investment is vital for economic growth

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4 min read
President Joseph Kabila’s tenure over the vast mineral-rich country has been marked by a reputation for corruption, inequality and unrest. (Kenny Katombe/Reuters)
BASIC FUEL PRICE

The drivers behind fuel price hikes

Ways to cushion the knock-on effects, to protect the poor in particular, must – and can – be found

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6 min read
A key question is how households should behave financially during both an economic boom and a recession
ECONOMY

Saving is key to a healthy economy

Given this economic uncertainty, households should save during boom times so that they can survive during a recession

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5 min read
Shamed: San Francisco Pride marchers protest against Facebook’s policy on using ‘anonymous’ names.
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Funding focus should be lower-cost urban housing

Increasing housing delivery to address the demand is unlikely to be achieved any time soon given low economic growth and fiscal consolidation

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4 min read
Increasing tax rates can result in growth being choked; the global experience is that spending cuts tend to be less growth-retarding than revenue increases.
CANADA

Smart thinking for fiscal balance

A mix of tax increases and expenditure cuts are essential for long-term growth

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5 min read