Analysis: SA's agricultural policy after elections

Kaya Biz

Guest - Wandile Sihlobo - Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz)
Recent electoral polls continue to suggest that no single political party will win an outright majority in South Africa's 2024 national elections due to take place on 29 May. This creates uncertainty regarding the national government, which will emerge from any possible coalition discussions. Regardless of its composition, the seventh administration of democratic South Africa may have to refresh its economic policies when it assumes office. For some sectors of the economy, such a review may be necessary. The global environment in which we operate has changed significantly in recent months, partly because of the rising geopolitical tensions and their associated economic risks. Kaya FM