South Africa’s Third Age
A new strategic intelligence briefing by the Centre for Risk Analysis – South Africa’s leading political, social, and economic risk advisory group.
SACANCHAM members and partners attended a Strategic Intelligence Briefing delivered by Chris Hattingh, Head of Policy Analysis at the Centre for Risk Analysis (“CRA”). The event, hosted courtesy of Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa, was well attended and Chris, drawing on well researched facts and data, shared his insights on the key driving forces shaping South Africa. His incisive analysis of how the political landscape is shifting ahead of the 2024 elections and the risks and opportunities facing businesses, challenged guests to rethink their strategies. A lively Q&A session ended with animated discussions continuing over refreshments.
“The feedback from attendees has been most positive and supports our view that the South African people are desperate for constructive and well-researched commentary on the socio-political landscape…” says Mike Morgan, CEO of SACANCHAM
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Event overview:
The Centre for Risk Analysis’ strategic intelligence briefing titled “South Africa’s Third Age” was presented by Chris Hattingh, Senior Policy Analyst at the CRA and hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright on Thursday, March 30th at 11am at their venue located in Sandton.
As the country heads toward a potentially epoch-defining election in 2024, this briefing could help decision makers position themselves to anticipate rapid shifts in the domestic strategic environment.
Drawing on closely guarded data, analysis, and polling information not available from any other source, the briefing covered the key driving forces shaping South Africa and spells out the implications for the investment and business environment.
- How the political ground is shifting in the context of 2024
- Prospects for/of coalition government
- The risks and opportunities with which businesses will be faced
- The opposition challenge: focus vs fragmentation
Attendees gained a unique understanding of their strategic environment while protecting themselves against the risk of being blindsided by unanticipated developments. The briefing lasted for 45 minutes followed by a Q&A session.
Hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright, a proud SACANCHAM member.
About Chris Hattingh
Chris is the Head of Policy Analysis at the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA). He has a special interest in trade, economic, healthcare and investment policy. He is a member of the Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance, sits on the advisory council of the Initiative for African Trade and Prosperity, and is a Senior Fellow at African Liberty. Chris holds an MPhil degree in Business Ethics from Stellenbosch University.
