OpinionPETER BRUCE | To fix Trump, fix investment in SA first:
ANC policies under a dithering Ramaphosa have hurt South Africa
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Investment Urgency to Revive South Africa’s EconomySouth Africa’s economy suffers from the 2024 Expropriation Act and ineffective ANC policies, worsening unemployment and inequality.
Key FactsDec 7, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The 2024 Expropriation Act permitting land seizure without compensation has deterred potential investors.
- Pandemic restrictions under Ramaphosa severely damaged the tobacco and alcohol sectors, fueling illicit markets.
- Black Economic Empowerment has benefited few, failing to reduce widespread inequality and joblessness.
- Doubling fixed capital investment and removing barriers is essential to restore economic growth.
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