SPECIAL REPORT: LOOKING BEYOND SOUTH AFRICA’S THRIVING BONDS AND INVESTMENT OUTLOOK

   Mon, 28 March 2022

South Africa’s currency, stocks, and bonds are outperforming peers, and the government is riding a wave of economic optimism to attract fresh investment, particularly in the mining and energy sectors. Nevertheless, entrenched economic weaknesses remain prevalent and the current commodity boom may have short-lived benefits for the country, especially as fuel and food prices continue to rise.