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CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks the deteriorating security situation in Europe.Subscribe to the CRA Risk Alert: https://cra-sa.com/subscribe#risk-alert-subscription
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CRA Update
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Economic, political, and geopolitical analysis from the Centre for Risk Analysis - a South African think tank with a global perspective.
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What is CRA Update about?
Economic, political, and geopolitical analysis from the Centre for Risk Analysis - a South African think tank with a global perspective.
What has CRA Update covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Poland and France just issued the same warning about Russia" (22 September 2026, 5 minutes), "US targets South African officials with new visa ban" (16 September 2026, 4 minutes), and "Global diesel prices just hit a record high" (16 September 2026, 4 minutes).
How often does CRA Update publish?
CRA Update publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 8 minutes across 38 episodes.
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Booking probability for CRA Update is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. CRA Update requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. CRA Update's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 16, 20264 min
CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks a new US visa policy that lets Washington bar individual South African officials over land seizures, race-based discrimination, and violent rhetoric.Subscribe to the CRA...
- Sep 16, 20264 min
CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh looks at the latest disruptions to oil and refined petroleum facilities in the Middle East and the impact on global diesel prices.Subscribe to the CRA Risk Alert...
- Sep 14, 20264 min
CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh looks at the latest issues affecting the ANC in the run-up to the November local elections.Subscribe to the Risk Alert: https://cra-sa.com/subscribe#risk-alert-subscription
- Sep 14, 20267 min
From Warsaw, Poland, CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh provides an update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, further flashpoints in the Middle East, and BRICS.Subscribe to the CRA Risk Alert...
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Demographics | Socio-Economic Survey
Sep 10, 20264 minThe latest update to the Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa is now available. This CRA audio note, exclusive for CRA clients, provides the key takeaways for the Demographics chapter.
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Less ANC, more coalitions
Sep 2, 202611 minCRA Research Associate Ofentse Davhie lays out the correlation between declining ANC support and increasing number of hung municipalities. He explains that as the ANC is expected to lose more seats in councils across...
- Aug 20, 20265 min
The latest update to the Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa is now available. This CRA audio note, exclusive for CRA clients, provides the key takeaways for the Living Conditions chapter.
- Aug 20, 20264 min
CRA Risk Associate Ofentse Davhie unpacks SA-Zambia trade relations and what to expect after Hichilema’s victory Subscribe to the CRA Risk Alert: cra-sa.com/subscribe Contact Ofentse: ofentse@cra-sa.com
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Manufacturing index hits seven-month low
Aug 4, 20265 minCRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks South Africa's latest manufacturing data.Subscribe to the CRA Risk Alert today: https://cra-sa.com/subscribe#risk-alert-subscription
- Jul 23, 202621 min
CRA Research Associate Ofentse Davhie shows that the ANC's long decline is two separate problems, not one. Falling turnout masked a party losing supporters to abstention rather than to rivals. Measured against the full...
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South African households taking strain
Jul 23, 20266 minCRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks new data showing the increasing strain under which South African households find themselves.
- Jul 14, 20265 min
CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh examines the ongoing infrastructure failings in Gauteng, with a focus on river pollution and sub-station vandalism and theft.Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com
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Eskom's transmission standoff
Jul 8, 20266 minCRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks the public fallout between Eskom and BLSA, and the wider implications for electricity security in South Africa.Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com
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Treasury freezes municipal grants
Jul 8, 20265 minCRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks National Treasury's decision to freeze July payments to more than 60 municipalities - including Johannesburg.Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com
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Your July bill is going up
Jul 7, 202623 minIRR researcher Anlu Keeve joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the latest rates and tariffs increases facing households in Johannesburg, as well as the tariff calculator she built for the CRA.Access the calculator here...
- Jun 26, 20266 min
CRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh unpacks the Auditor Genera's latest findings on South African municipalities.Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com
- Jun 24, 202627 min
Paul Matthew, CEO of the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters of Southern Africa, joins Chris Hattingh to unpack restrictions on SA meat exports and the impact on the economy.
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JRA fleet grounded
Jun 24, 20265 minThe CRA's Chris Hattingh unpacks the City of Johannesburg's fuel crisis, with the Johannesburg Road Agency fleet effectively grounded and other departments and operations impacted across the boardSchedule a CRA briefing...
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Iran's real weapon - CRA Update
Jun 18, 20264 minCRA Executive Director Chris Hattingh discusses the geostrategic fallout of the deal signed this week between the US and Iran.Schedule a CRA briefing today: chris@cra-sa.com
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