South Africa: Regional power, but structural rigidities

Growth constraints. Outlook for growth is for continuing

under achievement in 2013-14. Inflationary pressures. Continuing fiscal deficits.

Large current account deficits. External debt stock and repayment

obligations are comfortable.

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