TOWARDS A NEW DEAL, a political economy of the times of my life

294pp., illus., paperback, Johannesburg, 2021

Rob Davies on the evolution of trade and economic policy in South Africa from 1994 up to the presidency of Cyril Ramaphosa and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

After serving both the African National Congress and South African Communist Party Rob Davies became a Member of Parliament in 1994 and was Minister of Trade and Industry from 2009 to 2019. Before entering Parliament he was Professor and Co-Director of the Centre for Southern African Studies at University of the Western Cape.

“As the world economic system stumbles, as trade wars intensify, and the dangers of a diminishing global multilateralism threaten – Davies’ new book offers a unique blend of astute analysis and personal experience. It is a must read.” Jeremy Cronin, former South African Deputy Minister of Transport