Discussion | Power cuts continue to negatively affect economy

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa is back in stage 6 power cuts. Now the focus again shifts to the impact on economic growth and job creation.

The budget speech was postponed because of a proposed VAT increase, indicating constraints on the fiscus. 

READ: Stage 6 power cuts is worst news for the economy - SAFTU

And with country running out of money, sustained weeks of blackouts could have a devastating effect on growth.  

Joseph Busha, economist and expert in fiscal policy had a discussion with eNCA.

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