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The hammer South Africa should hope the US doesn’t drop: Dawie Roodt | SA News

Malcolm Libera
 ·18 Jan 2026

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Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says South Africa faces political risks, rising fiscal vulnerability, and deep structural economic weakness if the country doesn’t play its cards right this year. 

Speaking in an interview with Biznews, Roodt said one of the significant risks is exposure to external shocks, particularly from the United States.

Roodt first touched on the current standoff over a proposed VAT increase ahead of the 2026 Budget Speech, which he argued has…

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