Macro Review

The Macro Review is a monthly report providing insight into the current trends shaping a specific social, environmental, economic, or political risk in South Africa. This report unpacks the numbers to indicate how political risks are evolving, and the way in which this may impact the business environment and social stability in South Africa.

Brakes on Growth

This edition reviews the state of municipalities in South Africa.

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The report explores:

The financial fix faced by municipalities
The decline in basic service delivery
Political and economic implications of local government failures
Growing public frustration

Budget 2025: Removed from reality

The latest edition of the Macro Review unpacks the 2025 National Budget and identifies the long-term risks to South Africa's public finances.

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This report looks at:

South Africa's fiscal trajectory
Government revenue and expenditure levels
National debt and debt service costs
The tax base
Emerging fiscal risks

South Africa's Quality of Life

The latest edition of the Macro Review updates the Quality of Life Index (QOLI) developed by the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA).

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The report includes a comprehensive analysis of:

The standard of living in South Africa based on 10 weighted indicators.
The quality of life across South Africa's nine provinces.
The quality of life across South Africa's four main racial groups.

South Africa in Brief

The latest edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis looks at South Africa across a range of political, economic and social indicators.