WATCH: South Africa’s economy is playing a risky game
The annual BizNews investor conference is highly regarded for bringing together some of the most respected industry minds in South Africa. This includes political figures, asset and wealth managers and key industry players.
Speaking at BNC#8, trade expert Donald Mackay delivered a hard-hitting analysis of South Africa’s economic landscape, exposing flawed industrial policies, rising tariffs, and the hidden costs of localisation. He reveals how the country’s dependence on trade and subsidies creates an unstable environment for manufacturers and consumers alike. From energy crises to steel and automotive distortions, Mackay uncovers the economic contradictions and global pressures shaping South Africa’s future, offering an eye-opening, no-nonsense perspective on the challenges and choices facing the nation today.
Watch his full presentation at the conference and give us your thoughts: