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Cash in Transit in South Africa: Current Pressures and Reform Implications

Introduction Cash remains a critical component of South Africa’s payments ecosystem. Given the current role of cash together with the continued acceleration of South Africa’s economy, it is timely that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has launched its Payments Ecosystem Modernisation Programme (PEM), and alongside this its Cash Smart Strategy. For context, it’s worth

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Transforming South Africa’s Cash System: a Conversation on Opportunities and Risks

Introduction The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), as part of its ambitious Payments Ecosystem Modernisation Programme (PEM), is pursuing a “Cash Smart Strategy.” While the detail of the strategy is still emerging, early signals suggest it will be just as far‑reaching as PEM itself. Barry Röhrs, Malcolm Clingham, Scott Forster and Matt Sykes recently sat

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