FRANS CRONJE: Changes Rob's mind? Can the GNU Actually Save South Africa's Economy?

 

In this hard-hitting conversation, Rob Hersov and Frans Cronje unpack the real strategic equation facing South Africa.

Beyond the headlines and doom narratives, we examine voter psychology, ANC decline, MK and EFF momentum, fixed investment rates, electricity myths, deindustrialisation, corruption, and whether real reform is actually possible.

• Is the economy stuck at “care and maintenance” growth?
• Can fixed investment rise to 25% and unlock 4–5% GDP growth?
• Is BEE reform finally negotiable?
• Are young professionals better off staying and seizing opportunity in a skills-short market?
• And what does South Africa’s foreign policy gamble mean for investment?
• This is not blind optimism.

It’s a sober look at the political and economic math.

If you're politically engaged, building a business, investing, or deciding whether to emigrate — this conversation matters.

With very best wishes.

Chris Wilkinson.

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