Economist Dawie Roodt tells Phat Joe: South Africa is a mess
With everything that's currently happening in the local economy, Phat Joe decided to contact an internationally-renowned South African economist to shed some much-needed light.
As South Africans, it is very difficult for us to watch or listen to the media and to not be concerned by what's going on in all facets of life.
From reported national carrier and broadcasting corporation losses to speculation about the Minister of Finance, South Africans everywhere are concerned about their well-being and, more importantly, the future of South Africa.
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Concerned by it all, Phat Joe decided to make contact with an economist to help shed some light on what's actually going on.
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Dawie Roodt is an internationally-renowned economist who specialises in government finance and monetary policy. He is currently the Director and Chief Economist of Efficient Group, a JSE-listed asset management company.
Listen as Dawie speaks to Phat Joe about the current financial state of South Africa and how the political leadership has affected the economy: