May 3, 2020
In this episode of Discourse ZA, managing director of Nova Economics Kay Walsh and Professor Ronelle Burger discuss the current status of the COVID19 pandemic in South Africa. Have government decision-makers accomplished what they set out to do? What is the economic impact of the lockdown on South African households?...
Apr 17, 2020
In this episode of Discourse ZA, Bright Khumalo and Chantal Marx discuss the market and investment impact of COVID19. How long will a recovery take? What lessons can we learn from past pandemics? Lastly, they look at some of the opportunities that this crisis may present.
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Chantal Marx is a CFA charter holder and...
Apr 16, 2020
Brett and TK review the last 12 months to gain an understanding of the political landscape prior to the lockdown. How has the ANC performed since the elections? Why is the EFF losing relevance? Then they delve into the ANC’s handling of the current pandemic while asking the question: Can one set of policies work in a...
Apr 13, 2020
In this episode of Discourse ZA, Justine Limpitlaw and William Bird discuss the roles of law and media in the current pandemic: Should disinformation be criminalised? Where is the line between legitimate government intervention and authoritarian overreach? Lastly, they discuss the Bill Gates saga and the importance of...