Democracy 30 I SA economic policy since 1994

A growthless and jobless economy whose state continues to drive neo-liberal, market-driven economic policies at the expense of the poor or a catch-22 situation that forces the government to appreciate the balance of power between itself as well as domestic and foreign economic actors who restrict their choices when crafting economic policies? Welcome to Democracy 30. My name is Samkele Maseko. Has South Africa pursued appropriate economic policies to address the country's challenges over the past 30 years? Joining us for this discussion are: Tanya van Meelis, Head of Policy at the Congress of South African Trade Unions. Alan Mukoki, the CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry. And Dr. Iraj Abedian , an economist who since 1994, has been extensively involved in the development of South Africa's macroeconomic and institutional reforms, including being a member of the Panel of Economists Advisers for both Presidents Thabo Mbeki, and Kgalema Motlanthe. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.