CRA Update

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks the deteriorating security situation in Europe. Subscribe to the CRA Risk Alert: https://cra-sa.com/subscribe#risk-alert-subscription

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks a new US visa policy that lets Washington bar individual South African officials over land seizures, race-based discrimination, and violent rhetoric. Subscribe to the CRA Risk Alert: https://cra-sa.com/subscribe#risk-alert-subscription

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh looks at the latest disruptions to oil and refined petroleum facilities in the Middle East and the impact on global diesel prices. Subscribe to the CRA Risk Alert: https://cra-sa.com/subscribe#risk-alert-subscription

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh looks at the latest issues affecting the ANC in the run-up to the November local elections. Subscribe to the Risk Alert: https://cra-sa.com/subscribe#risk-alert-subscription

From Warsaw, Poland, CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh provides an update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, further flashpoints in the Middle East, and BRICS.Subscribe to the CRA Risk Alert: https://cra-sa.com/subscribe#risk-alert-subscription

The latest update to the Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa is now available. This CRA audio note, exclusive for CRA clients, provides the key takeaways for the Demographics chapter.

CRA Research Associate Ofentse Davhie lays out the correlation between declining ANC support and increasing number of hung municipalities. He explains that as the ANC is expected to lose more seats in councils across the country come the 4 November election, that more coalition governments are going to be set up. Subscribe to the CRA Risk Alert: https://cra-sa.com/subscribeBook a briefing or publi...

The latest update to the Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa is now available. This CRA audio note, exclusive for CRA clients, provides the key takeaways for the Living Conditions chapter.

CRA Risk Associate Ofentse Davhie unpacks SA-Zambia trade relations and what to expect after Hichilema’s victory Subscribe to the CRA Risk Alert: cra-sa.com/subscribeContact Ofentse: ofentse@cra-sa.com

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks South Africa's latest manufacturing data. Subscribe to the CRA Risk Alert today: https://cra-sa.com/subscribe#risk-alert-subscription

CRA Research Associate Ofentse Davhie shows that the ANC's long decline is two separate problems, not one. Falling turnout masked a party losing supporters to abstention rather than to rivals. Measured against the full voters’ roll, the ANC's mandate fell from 52.8% in 2004 to 23.6% in 2024, and the arrival of “credible" alternatives has converted dormant disaffection into outright defection at bo...

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks new data showing the increasing strain under which South African households find themselves.

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh examines the ongoing infrastructure failings in Gauteng, with a focus on river pollution and sub-station vandalism and theft. Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks the public fallout between Eskom and BLSA, and the wider implications for electricity security in South Africa. Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks National Treasury's decision to freeze July payments to more than 60 municipalities - including Johannesburg. Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com

IRR researcher Anlu Keeve joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the latest rates and tariffs increases facing households in Johannesburg, as well as the tariff calculator she built for the CRA.Access the calculator here: https://jhb-tariff-calculator.cra-sa.comSchedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks the Auditor Genera's latest findings on South African municipalities. Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com

Paul Matthew, CEO of the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters of Southern Africa, joins Chris Hattingh to unpack restrictions on SA meat exports and the impact on the economy.

The CRA's Chris Hattingh unpacks the City of Johannesburg's fuel crisis, with the Johannesburg Road Agency fleet effectively grounded and other departments and operations impacted across the boardSchedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh discusses the geostrategic fallout of the deal signed this week between the US and Iran. Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks the Q1 2026 GDP data. Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com

CRA Executive Chris Hattingh unpacks the City of Johannesburg's latest budget, tabled on 27 May 2026.Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com

The IRR's Ricardo Teixeira joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the Cabinet approved “Journey to Greatness” - a 30-year strategy to modernise and rebuild the South African National Defence Force. Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh presents key findings from the Crime and Security chapter of the CRA's 2026 Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa. Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com

CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks the immediate implications of the Constitutional Court judgment delivered on 8 May 2026.