{"id":64748,"date":"2024-04-20T15:03:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T15:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/good-news-for-south-africa-is-just-around-the-corner-if-we-stay-clear-of-one-thing"},"modified":"2024-04-20T16:45:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T16:45:03","slug":"good-news-for-south-africa-is-just-around-the-corner-if-we-stay-clear-of-one-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/good-news-for-south-africa-is-just-around-the-corner-if-we-stay-clear-of-one-thing","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Good news\u2019 for South Africa is just around the corner \u2013 if we stay clear of one thing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Experts say that if the vote next month is trouble-free, investor appetite will swing back in South Africa\u2019s favour, and the country will turn towards a \u2018good news story\u2019.<\/p>\n

These are the opinions of renowned economist Dawie Roodt and investment bank Goldman SA CEO, Simon Denny.<\/p>\n

Denny told Bloomberg that South African investors are holding off on big moves before the vote next month.<\/p>\n

\u201cAssuming the vote is trouble-free, we could see quite a significant pickup in foreign interest in both equities and debt,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Goldman has significantly expanded its operations in South Africa, tripling headcount over the past five years in its Johannesburg offices, from where it services the rest of sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n

The US bank is betting on growth as energy constraints ease by the end of the year and a smooth outcome in the nation\u2019s most-contested general election since 1994.<\/p>\n

Roodt seemed to agree with this narrative, adding that a positive outcome in the 2024 elections could bolster markets, strengthen the rand, and help grow the economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cShould there be a favourable 2024 election outcome, South Africa will become a good news story,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cA good news story will result in the rand strengthening dramatically, lower interest rates, and confidence returning to the economy,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

However, Roodt warned that there is a risk of a negative outcome, and this includes the ANC forming a coalition with the EFF.<\/p>\n

This scenario can lead to ultra-left, ideologically-driven policies, which can cause tremendous damage to the country, he said.<\/p>\n

However, these are not the only two outcomes on the cards for the election.<\/p>\n

There are several possible outcomes for the country\u2019s future, and not all of them are negative.<\/p>\n

One such possibility is the formation of a government of national unity, where political parties like the DA and Freedom Front Plus can have a significant role to play.<\/p>\n

According to Roodt, this presents an opportunity for South Africans to steer the country in the right political direction, which will ultimately strengthen the economy.<\/p>\n

Roodt also highlighted the importance of making wise economic decisions, as the financial markets can be unforgiving and quick to punish poor decisions.<\/p>\n

Even if a coalition with destructive ideologies comes to power, they won\u2019t be able to escape the consequences of their actions in the market.<\/p>\n

As Roodt puts it, \u201ceven if Floyd Shivambu becomes the new Finance Minister, he will have to think twice before making any foolish moves.\u201d<\/p>\n

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