This Brief examines the South African environment in which entrepreneurship is initiated.

Structural Adjustment

The ratings agencies have put South Africa on terms. Everything now depends on the outcome of Moody’s rating review for downgrade, which may not conclude ...

This brief focuses on how the Budget proposals impact on development. The short term outlook for economic growth is relatively poor, so a better framework for ...

The Adjustment Budget And Beyond

Charles Simkins reviews the Supplementary Budget. A brutal affair. The Zuma legacy and misfortune have made it so.

The African Continental Free Trade Area has been established. What now?

This brief examines the recent establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area and its importance within the context of intra-African trade.

The African Continental Free Trade Area I – An Introduction to AfCFTA

This brief explores the current status of the historic African free trade agreement, an agreement intended to unite fifty-four African states and over a ...

The African Continental Free Trade Area II – Projected Impact on South Africa

This brief identifies channels through which the African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to transform the South African economy, with positive ...

The African Continental Free Trade Area III – Is Africa ready?

This brief speaks to the likelihood of achieving the African free trade area against imminent challenges, including Nigerian membership, diverging state ...

The April To June Quarterly Labour Force Survey: A Cautionary Note

The April to June Quarterly Labour Force Survey has appeared. While the HSF commends Stats SA for finally producing it (there were two delays in publication). ...

The Big Questions About South African Income Inequality

This brief contains highlights from a discussion with HSF research fellow, Prof. Alex van den Heever regarding the implementation of basic income support in ...