Economists say the 2014 national elections, which saw the current government take a clear majority vote, could bring stability to South Africa’s trade growth and foreign direct investment if there is clarity on the policy environment. To find out just how convincing President Jacob Zuma’s promises are to business, FTW gathered in the thoughts of a selection of authoritative personalities associated with the freight industry. CAPTION President Jacob Zuma and chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Pansy Tlakula, at the National Elections Results Operations Centre in Pretoria last week. Photo: GCIS
