The ongoing weakness of the South African economy has raised questions over the potential impact on the rest of sub-Saharan Africa. In this Watch, we argue that, due to a variety of factors, trade links with South Africa remain relatively small. This suggests that South Africa’s struggles are unlikely to have a major adverse impact on most other countries in the region.
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