Fixing the failing fiscus requires a hard look at SOEs
Huge state bailouts for SOEs are diverting scarce resources from education, health care and other essential budget items
20 October 2024 - 00:00
As we approach the medium-term budget policy statement on October 30, finance minister Enoch Godongwana faces an almost insurmountable task: reviving hope in South Africa’s economy while addressing budget shortfalls amounting to hundreds of billions of rand. ..
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