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WATCH: Mid-year economic update

Business Day TV spoke with Johann Els, chief economist at Old Mutual

South Africa needs to start putting pressure on the government to deliver services to consumers and the private sector because until the economy grows, everyone will be under pressure, says Momentum CEO Jeanette Marais. Picture: 123RF
South Africa needs to start putting pressure on the government to deliver services to consumers and the private sector because until the economy grows, everyone will be under pressure, says Momentum CEO Jeanette Marais. Picture: 123RF

Business Day TV speaks to Johann Els, chief economist at Old Mutual, to unpack SA’s mid-year economic update. He shares insights on the trends shaping the economy and what they mean for businesses and consumers as we look ahead to the rest of 2025.

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