FRAGILE RECOVERY: Fewer crises, slower progress in SA’s strange stability of 2026

2026-02-23 - 15:53

SA enters 2026 with improved macroeconomic stability, from eased inflation and power reliability to a stronger credit outlook, creating a more predictable environment for business. Yet high unemployment, crime, fragile municipalities and slow coalition politics mean recovery remains cautious and constrained, with stability offering a narrow window for progress rather than a full turnaround.