South Africa's economic crossroads: Leon Louw on the budget, NHI, and foreign policy risks

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As South Africa braces for the national budget announcement on March 12, economist and Freedom Foundation director Leon Louw paints a sobering picture of the country's economic outlook. In a candid discussion with BizNews’ Bronwyn Nielsen, Louw delves into the dangers of increasing debt, the impracticality of the National Health Insurance (NHI) plan, and how reckless foreign policy decisions could worsen crime and economic instability.
3 Mar 2025 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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