Videos

A Cold & Dark Winter? Eskom's Winter Outlook

Anlu Keeve joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the CRA's latest Client Note on power utility Eskom's latest performance reports as winter approaches. Keeve discusses the Energy Availability Factor, the performance of the coal fleet, maintenance and the future outlook for the national grid and what this entails for businesses.

[Webinar] Sand in the Gears

Watch our panel discussion about the state of local municipalities in South Africa to understand the impacts of service delivery that your business could face. Our panelists were: Chris Hattingh, Executive Director at the CRA; ⁠Gerbrandt van Heerden, Deputy Head of Research at the CRA; Marius Roodt, Head of Campaigns at the IRR

Policy Uncertainty Paints Weak Growth Picture for South Africa

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh joins Carika Middelberg to discuss the latest Policy Uncertainty Index from the NWU Business School. Mr Hattingh also details how the Government of National Unity can improve the policy environment to bolster business confidence and unlock economic growth.

Budget 2025: What Is Next for the Government of National Unity?

Carika Middelberg speaks to the IRR's Hermann Pretorius on the political fallout following the passing of the contentious VAT hike and the impact this will have on the dynamics between the ANC and DA. Mr Pretorius further details possible scenarios should the GNU break up, which include the forming of a minority government, confidence and supply arrangements, or a coalition with the MK, EFF and other smaller parties.

Back on Track: Can the Private Sector Help Transnet?

Can public-private partnerships help fix South Africa’s struggling logistics network? In this episode, Carika Middelberg unpacks Transnet’s latest Request for Information (RFI), which calls for private sector involvement in revitalising its Rail and Freight Division. She breaks down the key opportunities, risks, and challenges, and what they could mean for the future of South Africa’s broader logistics sector.

The CRA in Washington DC; March 2025

Following a week of meetings and briefings in Washington, DC, the CRA's Chris Hattingh gives his thoughts and key takeaways.

The Cost of Crime: Is SA Open for Business?

CRA Analyst Carika Middelberg joins Chris Hattingh to unpack the latest Crime & Security chapter in the CRA's Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa. Middelberg unpacks the implications of high crime, the concept of "double taxation" and the opportunities and challenges facing domestic and international businesses in South Africa and what this ultimately means for achieving economic growth.

[Webinar] Budget 2025: The real state of the nation

Join the CRA for an exclusive client webinar on the 2025 Budget Speech. Our team of analysts unpack the Budget and what it means for your business.