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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Photo by MARCO LONGARI / AFP) (Photo by MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images)
ADVISORS

Top technocrats are dumping Ramaphosa

Another key policy adviser is said to be leaving as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s circle shrinks further

  • Lizeka Tandwa
5 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to more than achieve his “audacious” commitment to raise R1.2 trillion of investments in five years. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

Investment drive: R1 trillion and counting. So why do we feel worse off?

The investment drive has been a defining feature of Ramaphosa’s presidency, but its touted benefits remain elusive

  • Sarah Smit
5 min read
Trade, Industry and Competition minister Ebrahim Patel.
CORONAVIRUS

Patel: South Africa on target to attract R1.2-trillion in investments

The trade minister says the country is on track to reach more than R1-trillion worth of investments over five years, despite Covid-19 disruptions

  • Thando Maeko
3 min read
Inspired by her can-do mother: Trudi Makhaya, 42, the youngest-ever economic adviser to the president, values the qualities of loyalty and commitment.
CORONAVIRUS

Q&A Sessions: A focused recovery plan will guide us — Trudi Makhaya

Trudi Makhaya, the president’s economic adviser, talks to Tshegofatso Mathe about her upbringing, favourite books, Covid-19 and solutions to get our country out of its economic…

  • Tshegofatso Mathe
6 min read
Trudi Makhaya is an economic adviser to President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS)
COUNTRY

South Africa needs another investment conference — Trudi Makhaya

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic adviser says government is taking precise steps to bolster economic growth

  • Tshegofatso Mathe
3 min read