Why SA is no failed state
While some economists have a jaundiced view of the country’s prospects, political analysts see slivers of hope. South Africa is a long way from state failure, they say — and from an ANC-EFF tie-up
20 April 2023 - 05:03
South Africa’s economic future is looking decidedly bleak, with the most bearish of commentators pointing to a looming debt crisis, crumbling governance, social unrest and state failure. Political analysts, however, seem less pessimistic.
Any economic turnaround hinges on politics. And, while the economic situation is deeply concerning, things aren’t looking too good on the politics front either...
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