‘Not bold enough’: parties lay into Godongwana after budget speech

DA slams decision to announce bailouts for failed state-owned enterprises such as Land Bank, Post Office and SAA

22 February 2023 - 17:34

Reactions have poured in after finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech, with political parties slamming the minister for promising to “show tough love” in the much-anticipated budget but falling short of the balancing act of addressing the country’s immediate issues and long-term expenditure plans...

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