Following the President’s COVID-19 relief package announcement yesterday – the POWERBusiness team got to thinking about South Africa’s black middle class amidst COVID-19 and all the attempts by both the private sector and government to create a buffer of sorts – for softer landing and survival.

IQ business chief economist Sifiso Skenjana about the fragility of SA's middle class. 

Following the President&rsquo;s COVID-19 relief package announcement yesterday &ndash; the POWERBusiness team got to thinking about South Africa&rsquo;s black middle class amidst COVID-19 and all the attempts by both the private sector and government to create a buffer of sorts &ndash; for softer landing and survival.
IQ business chief economist Sifiso Skenjana about the fragility of SA's middle class.&nbsp;

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POWER Business is on every weeknight, offering a wrap-up of the day’s business news, analysis of market trends and advice on all money-related matters. Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo interviews leading CEOs whose businesses are making headlines. POWER Business also has a human interest focus, unpacking the nature of the economy and empowerment more broadly.

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