The supportive global conditions that spurred the economic recovery in 2021 are dissipating, and domestic shocks – Particularly power cuts – have lowered economic growth and confidence. A broad slowdown in global growth and high inflation are forecast. Rapid and decisive implementation of structural reforms, especially in the energy sector, supported by a clear [...]
Economic Outlook Below is a brief synopsis of the economic outlook as presented at the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). The South African economy grew faster than expected in the first half of 2021, but this momentum is expected to wane following public violence in July, port and rail disruptions, and the [...]
Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Carbon Tax was introduced on the 1st June 2019. The primary rationale in introducing the tax was to introduce a “Polluter Pays” system in order to deter activities that impact climate change in line with SDG 13. Climate change [...]
