South Africa fails to privatise SAA, will remain 100% state-owned
After three years of negotiations, South Africa’s bid to sell a majority stake in its flagship airline has fallen through, leaving SAA fully state-owned once more.
Privatisation
Revitalising South Africa and embracing competition in privatisation – Ivo Vegter
In the ongoing debate over South Africa’s economic future, supporters of socialist parties like the ANC and EFF express fear of privatisation.
South Africa urgently needs privatisation for economic revival
In South Africa, a prevailing narrative within the government vilifies the private sector, opting for state-led economic development.
South Africa’s electricity crisis: A call for privatisation and a brighter future – Nicholas Woode-Smith
Nicholas Woode-Smith argues that the solution to South Africa’s worsening electricity crisis lies in privatisation.
South Africa’s Winter of Darkness: Why privatisation is the only solution to end loadshedding
Nicholas Woode-Smith argues that the only solution is to reduce state involvement, liberalise the electricity sector, and privatise Eskom
Privatising Eskom: For the people, not the connected few
Zakhele Mthembu of the Free Market Foundation explores the potential benefits and pitfalls of privatising Eskom.
SA’s “expectationless cheerfulness” – deconstructing SONA and the ANC’s newly discovered urgency
With the ANC’s newfound urgency to stop load shedding before the 2024 watershed elections, skepticism continues to flood the nation.
🔒 Boardroom Talk: How South Africa is being privatised by stealth, helped by theft, incompetence, etc
Alec Hogg writes on South Africa being privatised by stealth – replacements that may just deliver major improvements for SA society.
Kokkie Kooyman: Bank lending data reflects SA’s “privatisation by stealth” – businesses investing as State services fail
Alec Hogg interviews Kokkie Kooyman – discussing bank lending data and how the private sector is taking matters into its own hands.
South Africa and its dreams of Davos
For years South African presidents have been regulars at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, which offers the opportunity to promote your country to world leaders and big business.