The African National Congress (ANC) will remain firmly in control over the forecast period. The president, Jacob Zuma, will also serve a second (and final) five-year term.
The main challenge facing policymakers during the forecast period will be to expedite fester growth by tackling long-standing structural constraints such as skills shortages, inadequate infrastructure and high unemployment.

Highlights 7

Political outlook 8

Economic policy outlook 9

Economic forecast 11

Annual data and forecast 15

Quarterly data 16

Monthly data 17

Annual trends charts 19

Quarterly trends charts 20

Monthly trends charts 21

Comparative economic indicators 22

Basic data 23

Political structure 24

Politics 25

Economy 28

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