Of course safety is a big issue as far as Johannesburg is concerned and, in particular, the central business district (CBD). This concern has led to many shops and offices moving to the northern suburbs. It is gratifying that measures have been taken by both the business community and the local government to reverse this trend.
Prudently, a few large public sector banks (PSBs) and major private sector banks (PVBs) have already raised capital, and some have plans to raise further resources taking advantage of benign financial conditions. This process needs to be put on the fast track. External Sector Stability 22.