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In the media
A working paper from SA-TIED, " Tax Financing Options for New Social Protection Instruments," was recently featured by Bloomberg Law. The study challenges traditional views on VAT increases, suggesting that when the additional revenue is...
September 2024
In the media
An article based on the SA-TIED Working Paper ' Taxing Top Incomes in the Emerging World' was recently featured in Business Times. The article examines the impact of South Africa’s 2017 top marginal tax rate...
AUGUST 2024
Public revenue
In the media
As part of a Women’s Month feature, Ayanda Hlathswayo, Acting Chief Data Analytics Officer at National Treasury and SA-TIED Workstream Lead, was recently interviewed on Money Web, where she shared valuable insights into the ongoing...
AUGUST 2024
Labour market and inequality
In the media
SA-TIED research on the gender wage gap has been highlighted in two recent articles addressing the unique challenges faced by women in South Africa. Both features underline how the wage gap and broader social issues...
AUGUST 2024
Labour market and inequality
In the media
In his latest article covered by Business Live, Philippe Burger discusses tackling fiscal fatigue in South Africa. He examines government finances and fiscal policy, highlighting the factors behind rising public debt, including low GDP growth...
JUNE 2024
Macro-fiscal analysis
In the media
The SA-TIED Working Paper titled " Watts happening to work? The labour market effects of South Africa's electricity crisis" has received significant media attention. This paper explores the impact of frequent electricity outages (load shedding)...
May 2024
Macro-fiscal analysis
In the media
An SA-TIED research collaboration report on infrastructure needs amidst climate change has been highlighted by Engineering News. The report underscores the urgency for significant investment in climate-resilient infrastructure in South Africa. Key points include the...
MAY 2024
Climate and energy
In the media
The recent S A-TIED policy dialogue on financing infrastructure development in the context of climate change brought together leading experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to address pressing challenges in climate-resilient infrastructure. This dialogue garnered significant media...
March 2024
Climate and energy
In the media
Media Advisory ‘FINANCING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE’ EUROPEAN UNION FUNDING AGREEMENT SIGNING AND POLICY DIALOGUE Members of the media are invited to attend the second in a series of Southern Africa...
March 2024
Climate and energy
In the media
Featured on News 24, SA-TIED presented its recent research in the "SA's gender pay gap is getting bigger" article. The piece investigates the dynamics of the gender pay gap in South Africa, analysing income data...
March 2024
In the media
An SA-TIED Working Paper was recently spotlighted in Business Times. Authored by Roy Havemann and Hylton Hollander, the article critically examines South Africa's fiscal landscape over the past decade, exploring key challenges faced by the...
March 2024
Macro-fiscal analysis
In the media
The National Treasury of South Africa, the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), the Spatial Economic Activity Data South Africa (SEAD-SA), and the Southern African Towards Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme and...
December 2023
In the media
Nomvuyo Guma, Chief Director for Microeconomic Policy at the National Treasury, and policy lead on SA-TIED´s Work stream 6, recently featured on Kaya FM's Pivot Point show, discussing her crucial role within the SA-TIED programme...
SEPTEMBER 2023
Reform implementation
In the media
An SA-TIED research paper and blog post were recently featured in Railway Gazette International, a UK-based magazine renowned for providing the latest news from the railway industry, including operations, infrastructure, and the supply sector. Authored...
AUGUST 2023
In the media
An SA-TIED research paper and blog post were recently featured in the Railways Africa Magazine and on the magazine's podcast – Coffee with the Editor. Authored by Sarah Truen, the blog post " Unlocking Efficiency...
August 2023
In the media
South Africa witnessed a stimulating policy debate as the inaugural event of the SA-TIED (Sothern Africa Towards Inclusive Economic Development) and Econ 3X3 and policy debate series took place, focusing on rethinking traditional approaches to...
June 2023