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SA’s economy since 1994 – how far have we come and have we progressed?

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The South African economy has undergone a substantial transformation since the advent of democracy. It recorded an average rate of economic growth of 3.3% per annum in real terms over the period 1994 to 2012, a remarkable improvement on the 1.4% average annual growth registered during the period 1980 to 1993. Professor Bonke Dumisa, Independent Economist joins us in conversation.
27 Apr 2022 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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