South Africa’s GDP Growth: Ann Bernstein on Reforms and Challenges Ahead
CDE executive director Ann Bernstein spoke with Newzroom Afrika’s Xoli Mngambi about South Africa’s GDP growth of 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024. While she acknowledged the positive response to the formation of the government of national unity (gnu) and the hope it brings for significant reforms, she cautioned that the country is not out of the woods yet. This interview comes after the launch of CDE’s publication series, Agenda 2024: Priorities for SA’s new government.