Now is the moment to press reset on economy
The double blow of junk status and the corona pandemic will deepen recession. No option can be ruled out to resuscitate SA, sustain livelihoods
12 April 2020 - 00:00
The recent sovereign downgrade to junk status is a defining moment and turning point for SA. Combined with the potentially devastating economic shock induced by the coronavirus pandemic, this new reality represents the single biggest test for the country and its leadership in the democratic era...
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