1. Manufacturing production for June • When: Tuesday • Why it matters: the manufacturing sector accounts for 14% of gross domestic product, so this report will be an important clue as to whether SA escaped recession. • Previous readings: factory output grew 2.3% in May from a year earlier, and 1.1% in April. • Outlook: economists’ estimates ranged from growth of 1.8% to growth of 3%. 2. Cabinet lekgotla: • When: Tuesday and Wednesday • In focus: land expropriation, a desperately needed economic stimulus package, and the elections in Zimbabwe. 3. D-day for Jiba and Mrwebi • When: Friday • What: Controversial prosecutions heavyweights Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi have until Friday to respond to President Cyril Ramaphosa explaining why they should not be suspended pending inquiries related to court rulings against them. 4. DA’s internecine strife Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Athol Trollip is expected to face another motion of no confidence this week, while the deal reached with Cape T...
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