IN CONVERSATION WITH DAWIE ROODT, ECONOMIST & CO-FOUNDER OF THE EFFICIENT GROUP

We begin with the 2026 Local Government Elections, which took place on 4 November. Elections are an important part of our democracy because they provide citizens with an opportunity to choose the people who will represent them in local government and make decisions about the communities in which they live…

Mamokgethi Phakeng is a South African academic, education leader, philanthropist and businesswoman, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng. She holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of the Witwatersrand and has built an impressive career in higher education, rising through the academic ranks before serving as Vice-Chancellor of the University of…

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…

we look at Youth unemployment, which remains one of South Africa’s most pressing challenges, with many young people struggling to find work, gain workplace experience and access opportunities to develop their skills. For some, even completing a university degree or a college qualification does not guarantee employment, while others face…

we are joined by Zeenat Sujeean, attorney and the Head of the Education Rights Programme at SECTION27.