Panel Discussion on South Africa's Inflation Target

The Wits School of Economics and Finance (SEF), in partnership with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, hosted this high-level panel discussion on 'Price Stability and Policy Credibility – Rethinking the Inflation Target'. This timely conversation brings together leading economists, policymakers, and market experts to explore the future of South Africa’s inflation targeting framework—and what it means for growth, stability, and credibility. Panelists: Shannon Bold – Senior Economist, Bureau for Economic Research Prof. Philippe Burger – Dean (EMS), University of the Free State Mamokete Lijane – Strategist: Global Markets, Standard Bank Nhlanhla Nene – Chairman, Thebe Investment Corporation & Former Minister of Finance Dr. Daan Steenkamp – Economist & CEO, Codera Analytics Moderator: Dr. Kenneth Creamer – Senior Lecturer, Wits School of Economics and Finance