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Can SA Afford Strikers Demands?

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There's concern in the market that a proposed wage settlement by government, if accepted by unions, could push the country's budget deficit higher. And that in turn could affect the country's credit ratings. That saw the rand briefly touch R7.43 against the dollar yesterday. So, is the concern justified?

Joining ABN is to discuss the strike is Konrad Reuss.

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