Whether President Cyril Ramaphosa and his advisers extend the Covid-19 national lockdown beyond April 30, one hopes they read a briefing document prepared by professor Justin Barnes, the government’s chief go-to independent adviser on motor industry policy.

Its recommendations, though directed primarily at the automotive sector, have huge implications for the SA economy as a whole.  ..

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