Transparency could have saved Godongwana his blushes

Verifiable information and the truth have become crucial currency in today’s economy

23 February 2025 - 00:00

Towards the end of the press conference on the budget that never was, finance minister Enoch Godongwana mentioned the VAT leak to the Sunday Times three times in less than 10 seconds...

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