Economists say the combination of improved sentiment, better electricity production, the formation of a government of national unity (GNU), lower interest rates and a focus on infrastructure development will start to encourage a broader increase in private-sector fixed investment and job creation.

This comes after Stats SA data showed the economy created 294,000 jobs in the third quarter, improving the unemployment rate to 32.1% from 33.5% during the period...

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