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.
Siege Economy: SA Trade
May 2022 - This edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA) utilises South African trade indicators to lift the lid on the country’s current trade landscape and analyse the risks that could impact the country’s future exports and imports.
Publication description
The report includes data and analysis of:
- Trends in SA's current account balance
- Merchandise exports and imports
- SA'schief merchandise trading partners
- Currencies and commodities
- The risks of trade protectionism
SA’s Investment conundrum
April 2022 - This edition of the Macro Review tracks foreign investment in South Africa and South African investment offshore over the short, medium, and long term.
Publication description
The report includes data and analysis of:
- Annual change in Real Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF)
- Public and private investment
- GFCF by economic activity
- Foreign liabilities and foreign assets
- Bonds and equities”
SA's Education and Skills Mismatch
March 2022 - This edition of the Macro Review unpacks the quality of South Africa's education system and the skills deficit in the country.
Publication description
The report includes data and analysis of:
- Education expenditure
- Enrolment in public and independent schools
- Facilities and amenities
- Matric results and throughput rates
- Higher education participation
- The growing skills deficit in SA
Budget 2022 and Beyond: The calm before the storm?
February 2022 - This edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis, unpacks the 2022/23 National Budget.
Publication description
The report includes data and analysis of:
- South Africa's fiscal trajectory
- Government revenue and expenditure levels
- National debt and debt service costs
- Increased inflationary pressures
- Global volatility and the impact on South Africa
- Lack of political will for growth-enhancing reforms
South Africa’s Quality of Life
January 2022 - This edition of the Macro Review tracks South Africa’s progress in improving the quality of life of its residents, and draws comparisons between the country’s nine provinces as well as the different race groups.
Publication description
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.
The State of South Africa
The latest edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis provides an overview of South Africa today.
Publication description
The report includes data and analysis of:
- The economy and government finances
- The labour market
- Living conditions and health
- Education levels
- Safety and security
- Public perceptions