In this episode of Rands and Sense, Irshaad Kathrada and Natale Labia dig into South Africa’s latest medium-term budget policy statement and unpack its optimistic tone versus its gloomier numbers. They explore the implications to the SA economy as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana attempts to balance growth and fiscal responsibility while setting the scene for South Africa’s G20 leadership next year.

In Part 2, we discuss the upcoming US elections and what either a Trump or Harris administration could mean for South Africa’s future under the African Growth Opportunities Act. Could a shift in US leadership impact the 113,000 South African jobs supported by this trade act?

In Part 3, we assess the global economic scene as emerging markets appear poised for a comeback, with cooling inflation and potential interest rate cuts in the US. Can South Africa seize the moment? Join us for insights on the interconnected challenges and opportunities for South Africa’s economy and its place on the world stage.