Conference

As South Africa navigates a challenging and uncertain path toward stronger growth, the BER Conference convenes leading policymakers, economists, and political commentators to unpack the forces shaping the country’s economic trajectory. A highlight will be an address by SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago, offering timely insights into South Africa’s monetary policy stance and outlook against a backdrop of global volatility, persistent uncertainty, and the energy price shock.

The programme also brings a sharp political lens, with Natasha Marrian and Gareth van Onselen in conversation with Helen Zille and other political voices ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Focusing on the battle for Johannesburg, the discussion will unpack what’s at stake for governance, reform and economic performance in South Africa’s most important metro. Complementing these perspectives, BER economists Lisette IJssel de Schepper, Shannon Bold and Roy Havemann will present the latest macroeconomic outlook - unpacking the baseline forecast, key risks and alternative scenarios - alongside the release of the 2026Q2 RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI), a closely watched indicator of business sentiment and the near-term economic outlook.

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