Free Marketeers

Apr 06 2022
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A weekly breakdown of economic and political issues in South Africa, from the Free Market Foundation.

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NHI: Will nationalisation of YOUR healthcare happen?

Apr 06 2022 50 mins  
FMF Health Policy Unit Chairman Michael Settas joins Chris Hattingh to discuss new developments surrounding South Africa's proposed National Health Insurance.

State Capture and National Health Insurance – What can SA learn?

Jan 27 2022 48 mins  
Michael Settas, Chairman of the FMF's Health Policy Unit, joins Chris Hattingh to unpack Part I of the Zondo Commission's State Capture Report. They also examine warnings and lessons from the State Capture Saga for the proposed National Health Insurance plan.

Unpacking the 2021 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement

Nov 11 2021 35 mins  
Bheki Mahlobo (Centre for Risk Analysis) joins Chris Hattingh to unpack Finance Minister Godongwana's 2021 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement.

Bankrupt Municipalities; Will Reform Happen?; Violence In Eswatini - FM News

Oct 21 2021 6 mins  
Chris Hattingh discusses the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 22 October 2021.

SAA Troubles; Military Veterans Causing A Stir; Clampdown On B-BBEE Violations - FM News

Oct 15 2021 8 mins  
Chris Hattingh discusses the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 15 October 2021.

Poverty At Record High In Venezuela; Radical Comments by Godongwana and Mantashe; Strike Season Hits - FM News

Oct 08 2021 31 mins  
Dumo Denga, host of the Manpatria podcast, joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 8 October 2021.

Why Are Trade Secrets So Crucial For Innovation And Progress?

Oct 07 2021 43 mins  
Professor Mark F. Schultz joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the concept of trade secrets, their importance for innovation and investment, Intellectual Property within the context of vaccine development, as well as the potential of the AfCFTA and low-hanging fruit reforms that African governments should implement.

Lockdown Level 1; SA's New Smart City; SABC Tax; Post Office Wants R8 Billion - FM News

Oct 01 2021 41 mins  
Gideon Joubert joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 1 October 2021.

Can South Africa's Tourism Industry Bounce Back?

Sep 30 2021 45 mins  
TBCSA CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the state of South Africa's tourism industry, the challenges ahead, and possible solutions to pressing issues.

Can South Africa Unlock Radical Growth?

Sep 28 2021 42 mins  
Dr Azar Jammine joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the biggest problems facing the South African economy, as well as the best possible solutions for these pressing issues.