As we step into 2025, South Africa's economic landscape is poised for significant developments, following a tumultuous 2024 marked by persistent inflation, a struggling rand, and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The country's economic growth slowed down in 2024, and the unemployment rate remained stubbornly high. Despite these challenges, there are glimmers of hope, with the government's efforts to boost economic growth and create jobs. As we look ahead to 2025, Bongiwe Spoke to Dr. Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist of Econometrix, to examine the key economic trends and factors that will shape the country's economic outlook this year