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Johan Fourie is professor of economics at Stellenbosch University, where he teaches economic history at the graduate and undergraduate levels. He is the author of Our Long Walk to Economic Freedom (Tafelberg, 2025) and a blogger at ourlongwalk.com.
National Treasury has put forward the most company-focused set of tax proposals in at least a decade, which is crucial for faster growth
Africa badly needs governments that allow the conditions for sustained growth before the climate turns against them
When did the braai gain such cultural significance in South African life? Johan Fourie traces the origins and popularity of this favourite pastime
You don’t need to stay in your lane, as some have suggested, to question why South Africa’s unemployment rate is so much of an outlier
Africa’s great foreign aid rethink is here, and it’s well past time to design outside help that truly works
The idea of using South African lenders’ balance sheets to magic up more investment is alluring – but it’s misguided, and potentially dangerous
