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Think Big SA Competition 2025
In collaboration with ERSA (Economic Research South Africa)
2025 competition topic: How Capital Markets Enhance Economic Performance and Facilitate Job Creation.
With this years competition we wanted South Africans to become aware, involved and bring forward positive, constructive solutions, leading to a sustainable future for our country.
Winning Paper: R500 000
Jeannette Safi: Move Multiply Matter
Move, Multiply, Matter: Unlocking the Potential of South Africa’s Capital Market
Second Prize: R300 000
Joshua van der Plank: VAT Verified Revenue Notes
VAT Verified Revenue Notes: Rewiring South African Capital Markets To Finance SME’s and Create Jobs
Third Prize: R100 000
Nondumiso Nyembezi: Securitising Apartheid’s End
Securitising Apartheid’s End: How Education District Bonds Can Unlock Inclusive Growth and Jobs
Under 25: R50 000
Brandon Goosen: GridShare SA
GridShare SA: Building Inclusive Growth Through AI-Driven Microgrids
Non-affiliated: R50 000
Mpho Mashishi: From Plenty to Purpose
From Plenty to Purpose: A Playbook for Productive Capital in South Africa
Special Mention: R10 000
Chané De Goede: Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap: How Capital Markets Can Unlock Youth Potential and Drive Inclusive Growth in South Africa
The Prizes
Because we believe that the submissions could have a significant impact on rethinking growth strategies in South Africa, we are offering prizes for the top articles.
1st prize
R 500 000
2nd prize
R 300 000
3rd prize
R 100 000
Special category prizes:
- Entries from individuals aged 25 and younger: R50 000
- Entries from individuals without a professional affiliation to formal academic institutions such as universities or research organisations: R50 000
The Panel
CEO: PSG Financial Services Ltd.
CEO: 27four Group
CEO: Mazi Asset Management
Head of Economic Research: South African Reserve Bank and member of the Monetary Policy Committee
CEO: Johannesburg Stock Exchange
- Your paper will be reviewed by a panel of expert judges.
- Their decision is final.
- Intellectual property of the proposal vests with PSG.
- PSG may ask you to promote the paper, approve a media edit or make public appearances to promote your ideas.
The Criteria
A discussion document analyses a particular issue and offers policy recommendations. The document describes the problem or issue being addressed, analyses its root causes, evaluates policy options for addressing the problem or its causes, and recommends a way forward. Generally, the analysis is narrative-driven, relying on existing work (academic and grey literature and secondary data) and high-level analysis, although original analysis is welcome.
- Relevance to Theme
- Originality and Creativity
- Clarity and Communication
- Depth of Analysis
- Impact and Feasibility
- Engagement and Persuasion
- Structure
Formatting
The discussion document must be submitted as a PDF, with headings clearly marked, and charts must be in a format such that the data and graphics are fixed. If it is a picture, please make sure it has a high resolution so that it is good quality.
Final submission date
All final discussion documents must be submitted by 30 August 2025 in order to qualify. No late submissions will be accepted. Submit your entry on https://econrsa.org/psg-thinkbigsa-2025/
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