Ferial Haffajee

Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor at Daily Maverick, joins the conversation to analyze the ANC's new economic recovery plan and its political implications. She discusses whether the plan can genuinely address South Africa's prolonged growth and unemployment issues. The discussion reveals the stark challenges posed by state capacity and delves into the political motives behind the timing of these measures. Additionally, they touch on the significance of a renewable energy deal between Glencore and Discovery Green, highlighting its potential impact on energy supply.