Gear up for work

● Much of South Africa goes back to work tomorrow after almost a month off, and public schools nationwide start the first 10-week term of 2018 on Wednesday.

The World Bank predicts an economic growth rate for South Africa of 1.1% this year, lower than the overall rate expected in subSaharan Africa (3.2%) and the world (3.1%). But at least it’s up on last year’s 0.8%.

Meanwhile, immigration lawyers are predicting a record number of emigrations this year, and the rand is expected to struggle.