IN CONVERSATION WITH DR AZAR JAMMINE

Tonight on Breaking Ground, In our first conversation we are joined by Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix. we begin by looking at the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and what it means for South Africa’s economy, particularly for young people and students. With economic growth remaining modest, unemployment continuing to affect millions of people, and the cost of living putting pressure on households, we examine the government’s spending priorities and the possible impact of its budget decisions on education, public services and future opportunities. To help us make sense of the economic outlook,