Macro Review

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.

Investment: Not enough eggs in SA's basket

The latest edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis presents trends in foreign investment in South Africa and South African investment offshore.

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 assets
  • Bonds and equities

Demographics without dividends

The latest edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis provides an overview of demographic trends in South Africa.

Publication description

This report looks at:

  • SA's population profile
  • Migration trends
  • Youths and the challenges they face

Growth begins at home

This edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis reviews the state of municipalities in South Africa.

Publication description

This report looks at: 

  • The financial collapse of municipalities
  • The decline in basic service delivery
  • Political and economic implications of local government failures

A value-for-money public sector?

This edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis provides an overview of South Africa’s civil service.

Publication description

This report looks at: 

  • The size and role of the public service
  • Government sector employment trends
  • Compensation of employees and the consolidated wage bill

South Africa's Next Transition

This edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis provides an overview of South Africa’s 2024 general election results, as well as the historical trends to demonstrate the country’s shifting political landscape.

Publication description

This report looks at: 
  • Election results and the ANC's performance
  • The provincial picture
  • The continued fracturing of South African politics
  • Declining voter turnout

Voter's choice, uncertain future

This edition of the Macro Review from the Centre For Risk Analysis examines the current political landscape and the prevailing trends ahead of the 29 May national and provincial elections in South Africa.

Publication description

This report looks at:

  • Eligible and registered voters
  • Voter turnout
  • The National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
  • By-elections
  • Latest polling results