Having reached the lower turning point in terms of growth and medium-term inflation prospects having improved overall in recent times, it will be important for us to capitalise on these encouraging developments and complement them with confidence-enhancing measures while being mindful of the risks and addressing them in a systematic and structured manner.
South Africa is a small and open economy, exposed to many risks beyond its control. This makes it imperative that, through a collaborative national effort, we do not get wrong that which is well within our control. Thank you for your attention. 12