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Finance posse: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on his way to deliver the 2026 Budget, is seen in this traditional walk with, among others, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago and SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter. Photo GCIS
BUDGET 2026

End austerity to stimulate the economy

The 2026 Budget blue-ticked the jobs crisis, since the Treasury only cares about debt and pleasing financial markets

  • Duma Gqubule
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