Centralised risk management is still not the solution
The hallmark of the South African government’s Covid-19 response has been centralisation of risk management. It has favoured one-size-fits-all solutions to the economy, education, religion, medication, vaccinations, to a significant extent protocols at medical facilities, and more. Tonight’s announcement of adjusted level four lockdown continues down this road, keeping government decision-making at the centre of the pandemic response. Yet, the results of centralised risk management results so far have been dismal. For many people, level four is not enough, and they will take […]
Sakeliga appoints Russell Lamberti as chief economist
Business organisation Sakeliga has appointed Russell Lamberti to the position of chief economist, effective 1 September 2021. Lamberti will be responsible for economic and policy analysis and development at Sakeliga, aimed not only at regulatory reform but also at developing private sector alternatives and solutions. He will provide strategic and managerial input in support of the organisation’s mission […]
Sakeliga demands government set record straight on Expropriation Bill’s assessment
The business group Sakeliga is calling on the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to withdraw its purported socio-economic impact assessment (SEIA) on the Expropriation Bill and apologise for its negligent misrepresentation of the perspectives of civil society organisations on the bill. Sakeliga demands, furthermore, that government take note, in future impact assessments, of […]
How does one keep up with the avalanche of authoritarian policy?
While the President tries to fool South Africans about him apparently being a reformer and that we are approaching his so-called “New Dawn”, the economy is being suffocated and the country is being placed on the path of irreparable decline. South Africa is now inundated with laws, regulations, and public policies that are simply riddled […]
Economic opportunities with calls for vigilance on restrictions – Sakeliga Report
The economy for business in Q2 2021 Businesses should not miss opportunities in the current economic upswing driven by a reprieve from the severe restrictions of 2020 and policies that encourage consumption, but vigilance in monitoring new Covid restrictions must be maintained. These are some of the insights contained in the Sakeliga-ETM report Economic Highlights […]
Sakeliga exposes government pseudo-“study” used to support deprivation of property rights
The business group Sakeliga has just released a government impact study on the Expropriation Bill obtained through a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) request. It appears that prior to Sakeliga’s PAIA-request, the study has been withheld from public consideration. The document, a socio-economic impact assessment (SEIA) initiated by the Department of Public Works […]