Chantal Hendricks

Political Economy Reporter · Cape Town

At Africa Capital Watch, Political Economy Reporter Chantal Hendricks covers political economy from Cape Town, probing the intersections of politics, public finance and business. She examines government budgets, state-owned enterprises, regulatory shifts and corruption risks, tracing how policy and political manoeuvres affect investment, service delivery and economic inequality with a broadsheet's depth and context.

Articles by this author

Finance & Markets

Generation Z South Africa Bets Big on Digital Assets Amid Economic Strain

Young South Africans embrace cryptocurrency as traditional wealth-building options fade.

Technology

Automation Wave Threatens Hundreds of Thousands in South Africa's Key Industries

AI deployment across major sectors threatens widespread job displacement in a nation already facing severe unemployment.

Tourism

Cape Town's Winter Season Poised for Record Tourism Surge Across Global Markets

Booking pipelines surge as international travelers prioritize Cape Town's winter climate and luxury offerings.

Politics & Governance

South Africa's Ruling Alliance Fractures Over Power Grid, Cost Crisis, and Graft Probes

Governing coalition faces mounting pressure from infrastructure failures and internal disagreements.

Business & Economy

Budget Carrier Collapse Leaves Travelers Stranded; Aviation Industry Faces Reckoning

Low-cost carrier's sudden exit reshapes competitive dynamics and pricing across global routes.