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Hanging Out with Elias Masilela

Elias Masilela, chairperson of DNA Economics, hangs out with Clement Manyathela on 702. He speaks about his life and career as well as the work of his parents who played a critical role in the struggle against Apartheid.

Matthew Stern on PSG Think Big Series 2025

The series is a collection of dialogues with high-value speakers hosted by broadcast and financial journalist Alishia Seckam. Each topic addresses burning issues that are concerning South Africans in these uncertain times. In this episode Matthew Stern breaks down what current and future investors should consider as trade tensions reshape economic landscapes.

Gautrain POWER Dialogue

On this special broadcast of POWER Talk, on POWER 98.7 FM, Matthew Townshend joined panellists to discuss transport infrastructure, inclusive and urban communities.

Reflecting on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act

Anja Smith, senior researcher at the Economics Department of Stellenbosch University and senior economist at DNA Economics, spoke to Moonstone about the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, and its potential impact on the health landscape in South Africa.

What is fair SACU customs compensation to the BLNS?

There has been slow progress in SACU negotiations, with possible changes to the revenue sharing formula a sticking point. In this context, the “fairness” of the current formula used to distribute SACU’s customs collections is examined. The brief, high level, analysis suggests that the compensation the BLNS receive for loss of tariff policy independence is much larger than what could be considered “fair”. Acceding to this argument may be in the BLNS’ best interest if they wish to have greater influence in SACU’s trade and industrial policy in future.