South Africa's leading political and economic risk intelligence partner.

South Africa's landscape is complex — politics, economics, and policy are deeply intertwined. Backed up by over 60 years of data and research, the CRA gives you the expert analysis and real-time intelligence to understand what's happening, why it matters, and what it means for your decisions.

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Make sense of what matters.Global markets, local policy, economic shifts - information comes from everywhere. CRA helps you understand which connections matter and what they mean for your decisions.

Expert knowledge at your fingertips.Tap into analysts who understand how global and local dynamics intersect. Their insights guide your understanding of what's shaping the landscape.

Intelligence when you need it.Weekly Risk Alerts. Real-time, tailored executive briefings. A personal relationship/connection, at your fingertips. You're informed before things unfold, whether it's a policy shift or a market move.

The CRA always provides rich data, presented objectively and dispassionately. We greatly value the relationship and daily support we receive from the CRA team.

Engineering client

This CRA briefing really forced us to think about the key economic and political drivers in South Africa. The scenarios provided help is in shaping our long-term business plans.

South African private education company

You provided really insightful and very interesting perspectives and scenarios that we will have in mind going forward. Everyone really enjoyed meeting you and listening to you.

Company in the manufacturing sector

I would again like to extend a huge thank you to you for your time invested and the presentation you gave us. It has been really nice and valuable for all of us to meeting you.

European business association in SA

I use the risk report to gauge my own thoughts and ideas around economic policy. It’s the check-and-balance, that I value so much.

South African academic

The CRA is objective and dispassionate. They tell it like it is and are not emotional. Despite the difficult subject matter, the CRA looks for potential upsides and ideas to change things.

One of the biggest insurers in SA

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We connect the dots, equipping your business with the tools necessary to thrive.

Our analysts work with you to understand your organisation's specific needs and how global and local developments affect them. Through board briefings and strategic planning sessions, we help you see the full picture and build confidence in your decisions.

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Have a question about a political or economic development or data point? Get direct access to our analysts through our Client Queries service. You get expert insight tailored to what you actually need to know.

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Weekly Risk Alerts break down what's happening in South Africa and globally. Real-time updates keep you in the loop when developments matter. You're not waiting for the next report. You're informed when it counts.

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