On October 15th, Professor Alan Hirsch, a research fellow at the NSI and leader of the Migration Governance Reform project, was interviewed on Newzroom Afrika. In the interview, Professor Hirsch shared his experiences and insights about the late Tito Mboweni, former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and a key figure in South Africa’s economic transition.

Professor Hirsch discussed Mr. Mboweni’s significant contributions during the fragile political transition of the late 1990s. He highlighted how Mr. Mboweni played a crucial role in formulating economic policies aimed at reducing the gap between the rich and the poor. Among the topics covered, Professor Hirsch recounted how Mr. Mboweni influenced the shift away from nationalization policies and helped establish an inflation-targeting system that restored credibility to the South African Rand.

The interview offers valuable perspectives on South Africa’s economic reforms during a critical period and reflects on Mr. Mboweni’s enduring impact on the nation’s economic governance.

We invite you to watch the full interview here.