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Budget speech: economist weighs in as government sets aside R2.4 trillion in consolidated spending
Wits University economist Dr Kenneth Creamer spoke to Briefly News about the budget speech after minister Enoch Godongwana delivered it on 12 March.
2025 Budget Speech: Godongwana allocates R284.7b for social grants, pensioners to get R130 more
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a R284.7 billion allocation for social grants, leading to a bigger increase across the board for recipients.
Civil groups blast Enoch Godongwana for SRD grant comment, claim minister is neglecting the poor
Civil society organisations have criticised Enoch Godongwana for his comments about cutting the Social Relief of Distress grant to avoid a VAT increase.
Fikile Mbalula says ANC won't tolerate cadre deployment that prioritises connections, SA has doubts
The ANC said it will no longer tolerate cadre deployment that prioritises political connections, but South Africans don't believe it ever will end.
MK Party threatens nationwide shutdown if budget speech includes VAT increase, social media divided
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has rejected any increase to the VAT in the upcoming budget speech, saying they would bring the country to a standstill if it happens.
2025 Budget Speech: Economy expert says South Africa needs more economic growth, not tax increases
Economy expert Maarten van Doesburgh has weighed in on the upcoming budget speech, saying that the government need to focus on growing the economy going forward.
Enoch Godongwana to lobby ANC officials to approve budget proposals
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, is expected to meet with senior African National Congress members to discuss the proposed budget speech.
Enoch Godongwana considered cutting SRD grant to avoid tax hike, SA wants bloated cabinet trimmed
Finance Minister Enoch Gondongwana considered scrapping the SRD grants to avoid a tax hike, but many think the salaries of cabinet ministers be cut instead.
Gayton McKenzie defends hiring policy prioritising coloureds and Indians, SA divided over plans
Minister of Sport, Art and Culture Gayton McKenzie has defended his department's hiring practices which prioritised coloured and indian people for jobs.
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