Business Day TV speaks to Azar Jammine, director and chief economist at Econometrix June 30, 2026 at 3:27 pmWith South Africa’s unemployment rate still sitting at about 33% and formal sector employment declining by 0.8% in the first quarter, the country’s jobs crisis is yet again under the spotlight, particularly as anti-immigration protesters argue foreigners are taking scarce work opportunities. Business Day TV spoke to Econometrix director and chief economist Azar Jammine to unpack what is really driving South Africa’s unemployment crisis.Business DayWould you like to comment on this article?Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.