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The real PIC scandal is what we do with workers’ trillions

The latest turmoil at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) should deeply concern every public servant in South Africa.

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Eskom Transformed: THE PIC, ESKOM DEBT & FINANCING A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION

[RESOURCES] Eskom Transformed: THE PIC, ESKOM DEBT & FINANCING A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION The multiple crises currently facing Eskom, South Africas largest energy producer and emitter of greenhouse gasses, have inspired spirited debate on the ways of solving them. The…

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We need to talk about the economy’s failures, starting with GEAR

Dick Forslund | BusinessLive In August, the National Treasury issued a discussion document “Towards an economic strategy for SA”, asking for discussion. “Exports have been identified as a key driver of economic growth” was a priceless statement in the Treasury…

Posted in AIDC, PIC and GEPF Research

Treasury’s handling of Eskom debt will provoke a recession

Dick Forslund |Business Report  In the 2019 Budget Review, the budget baseline was lowered by R50 billion over three years. The policy was criticised by civil society organisations.  The Treasury has been accused of austerity politics since at least 2014.…

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