Finally! Spring is in the air! This season is marked by growth and renewed hope (not to mention sunshine and braai’s) as we emerge from the long and cold winter months.

Following a relatively strong Q2 2023, there is also a sense of hope in South Africa after several data points have shown that Quarter 3 may herald some good news. Although the South African economy is grappling with a triple threat of low investment returns, high inflation and rising interest rates, posing challenges for investors, the return environment is not as bleak as some might assume.