The budget is not a political bargaining chip
This moment is a stark reminder that leadership is about rising above party politics to put the country first
23 February 2025 - 00:00
The postponement of the budget speech was an unfortunate piece of history in more ways than one. For the first time in democratic South Africa, the national budget — a fundamental pillar of governance — was subjected to the whims of internal party politics at the 11th hour. ..
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