Foord Insights | South Africa at a Crossroads: Power, Policy and Potential

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The past year has seen political shifts, economic challenges, and growing pressure for reform but South Africa's greatest strength may lie in what remains possible.

In our latest podcast, portfolio manager Nancy Hossack and political economist Frans Cronje unpack the country’s current trajectory — from faltering business and consumer confidence to the fragile gains under the Government of National Unity. Yet amid the uncertainty, a simple but powerful insight emerged: the entire country is the low-hanging fruit.
1 Jul 2025 English South Africa Investing · Management

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