Is SA heading into economic crisis? Independent economist Dr Azar Jammine assesses #Budget2021

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has repeatedly warned that South Africa is in a perilous financial situation. Does the 2021 budget go far enough in reversing economic decline? Dr Azar Jammine is Director and Chief Economist of Econometrix, an independent economic research consultancy. He shares his considered opinion us whether he thinks Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and team have put together a budget that can push the South African economy back into healthy terrain. He says the government intends to chop government spending - but much depends on whether Mboweni can contain public servant wages. Eskom, state entities and the performance of Mboweni compared to his predecessors are also discussed. This podcast is made just for you by BrightRock, the first-ever needs matched life insurance that changes as your life changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices