Sakeliga's Russell Lamberti dissects SA's trade challenges and political turmoil in the GNU

Sakeliga Executive Director and Chief Economist Russell Lamberti discusses South Africa's trade challenges, particularly with the US and China. He highlights the potential risks of increased US tariffs and emphasises that China cannot fully replace the US as a key trading partner. Lamberti also addresses the political landscape, expressing concerns over the slow pace of fiscal reform and the tensions within South Africa’s coalition government. Despite these issues, he remains optimistic about Sakeliga’s efforts to challenge harmful legislation and encourages South Africans to stay resilient and hold institutions accountable during this period of uncertainty.