Chris Hattingh is Executive Director at the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA). With a special focus on trade, investment, and economic matters, as well as foreign policy, Chris serves on the Executive Board of the Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance, sits on the advisory council of the Initiative for African Trade and Prosperity and holds the position of Senior Fellow at African Liberty. Chris holds an MPhil (Business Ethics) degree from Stellenbosch University. In his role at the CRA, Chris leads strategic engagements and briefings to clients across South Africa, as well as globally.
[Opinion] Cash fears in energy crisis
His sentiments were echoed by Centre for Risk Analysis policy analyst Chris Hattingh, who said that while a total grid collapse was improbable, it was not impossible. He said the effects of load shedding had already been devastating.
[Opinion] The shutdown that wasn’t
Couched in the language of revolution, the EFF must rely on events such as ‘national shutdowns’ to both test the general national mood of political change, and to try and figure out where its own support levels lie.
[Letter] Tiny state handouts no cause for celebration
Forced dependence upon meagre handouts cannot be seen as anything but a tragedy.
[Opinion] National Shipping Company Won't Fix Basic Trade Flaws
Is a national shipping company good or bad news for the South African economy and trade in general? CHRIS HATTINGH has his doubts about whether it can be a positive development…
SONA: State of dysfunction
14 February 2023 - Head of Policy Analysis, Chris Hattingh, describes the real state of the nation as one that is radically different from the experiences of the ruling party elite.
[Opinion] Warning lights are flashing
The SARB’s 0.3% GDP growth estimate reinforces the fact that South African businesses and citizens need to prepare accordingly for yet more tough times ahead.
[News] Load shedding is now threatening South Africa’s food supply
If outages continue at those levels, said Chris Hattingh, head of policy analysis at the Centre for Risk Analysis, South Africa’s GDP growth this year will likely be capped at 1.5%.
[News] An Energy Crisis Is Seeping Into South Africa’s Food Supply
The most severe power cuts ever experienced in South Africa are threatening food and water supplies and disrupting the lives of millions of people, including chicken farmers.
