Chantal Hendricks
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
Regional Trade Bloc Faces Legitimacy Test as South Africa Takes Leadership Role
Governance crises test regional bloc's commitment to democracy and rule of law
South Africa Launches 50-Million-Litre Water Plant; Infrastructure Push Marks Mandela Mont
Government anchors water infrastructure to Mandela Day campaign amid service-delivery gaps.
Anti-migrant activist's killing sparks police probe into South Africa's immigration violen
Police launch probe into activist's death amid South Africa's immigration tensions
South Africa Targets U.S. Investment via Atlanta NASCAR Sponsorship Push
South Africa leverages NASCAR platform and corporate networking to court U.S. investors and trade partners
Samsung Commits R280m to South African Youth Development Through Equity Program
Technology firm deploys R280m capital into education and skills training across South African universities and training partners.
BBC Lifestyle's Hidden Gems South Africa launches luxury hospitality competition with firs
BBC Lifestyle competition awards luxury boutique accommodation properties through viewer voting and influencer partnerships.
South Africa's anti-migrant movement costs lives, strains regional economies, government b
Economic stress and political scapegoating fuel xenophobic violence across southern Africa.
Court Challenge: DA Targets Tshwane Deputy Mayor Over Undisclosed Security Firm Contracts
Opposition party challenges council's lenient penalty for undisclosed security firm stake
UK Two-Party System Fractures; Implications Ripple to South Africa's Coalition Model
Political fragmentation in Britain and South Africa exposes elite disconnection from voter concerns and economic realities.
Security Contractor Contracts Spark Tshwane Leadership Challenge; DA Seeks Court Intervent
Municipal finance oversight conflict triggers judicial review of conduct code enforcement
Africa's $200 Billion Patient Safety Crisis Sparks First Continental Summit
Substandard medicines cost African economies $200 billion yearly, prompting first continental safety summit.
ADNOC Distribution Seals $1 Billion South Africa Fuel Assets Deal With Shell
ADNOC Distribution deploys $1 billion to capture South African fuel retail market leadership
Police Infiltration Costs South Africa R228 Million in Institutional Damage
Corruption and cartel infiltration expose systemic procurement failures in South African law enforcement
R33bn annual burden: obesity reshapes South Africa's healthcare economics
Medical costs of obesity strain South Africa's healthcare finances and demand clinical intervention.
Constitutional Court Orders Cape Town to Fund Affordable Housing Strategy
Court mandates housing delivery and imposes legal cost penalties on provincial and municipal governments.
Emirates Adds Cape Town Route Capacity; Signals Investor Confidence in South Africa Travel
Airline capacity expansion signals market confidence and opens export corridors for South African producers.
Fraud Kingpin Faces Four-Year Sentence Hike in R228-Million Police Service Scam
Court rejects lenient plea deal in major police procurement fraud case.
South Africa Mobilizes Diplomatic Push to Coordinate Continental Migration Strategy
South Africa pursues continental coordination framework for managing cross-border population flows
Expat Tax Crackdown: South Africa's Revenue Service Tightens Residency Verification Rules
SARS applies treaty-based residency tests to scrutinize expatriate tax claims more rigorously.
Questions Mount Over Fofana Amaral and an Alleged QNET Linked Payment
A 10,000 dollar payment claim tied to political or governmental pressure remains unverified, and the missing bank records, source of funds, communications, and official role timeline in Côte d’Ivoire are now central to determining what happened and what the public should be told.
South Africa's Assets Surge on Dollar Weakness, Oil Decline Spark Capital Return
Weaker dollar and falling oil prices trigger emerging market reallocation into South African bonds and currency
South Africa's Election Watchdog Targets Disinformation as 27M Voters Head to Polls
Regulatory authority expands oversight of political messaging ahead of local government contest.
Advocacy Group's R3m BEE Investment Through ANC-Linked Broker Undermines Policy Opposition
Advocacy group's capital deployment through ANC-linked broker exposes tension between policy stance and investment practice
Generation Z South Africa Bets Big on Digital Assets Amid Economic Strain
Young South Africans embrace cryptocurrency as traditional wealth-building options fade.
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.
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.
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.
Budget Carrier Collapse Leaves Travelers Stranded; Aviation Industry Faces Reckoning
Low-cost carrier's sudden exit reshapes competitive dynamics and pricing across global routes.