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PETER ATTARD MONTALTO | Procurement reform is key to South Africa's growth

Published

9 September 2026

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regulatory

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Generalist

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South Africa

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Read at businessday.co.za

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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Africa's economic growth is critically hindered by procurement policy issues, with ongoing legal challenges delaying implementation and effectiveness. The government's procurement reforms lack legal durability and proper impact assessments, creating barriers for state-owned enterprises and other entities to function efficiently.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Generalist.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must address procurement reform risks now as legal uncertainty traps vast state spending and stalls growth. Align your business with evolving public procurement rules before court decisions redefine market access.

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1 source · 9 Sep 2026

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