Lockdown: SA’s capacity to deal with the Covid-19 crisis

Lockdown: SA’s capacity to deal with the Covid-19 crisis

This edition of the Macro Review highlights the key areas of vulnerability that will ultimately determine the effectiveness of South Africa’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Publication description

The report is divided into four sections:

  • Overview of the pandemic globally and its domestic effects
  • An analysis of the social profile of South Africa, including demographics and living conditions
  • A diagnostic of SA’s current healthcare resources, personnel and infrastructure
  • The economic impact of the crisis and the consequent fiscal and monetary responses