Budget delay sparks concern over provincial budget adjustments

For the first time since 1994, the national Budget Speech has been delayed due to disagreements among Cabinet ministers in the Government of National Unity (GNU). The disagreement centers around a proposed two-percentage-point hike to VAT, prompting the speech to be rescheduled for 12 March 2025. Now, Finance Minister Godongwana must work to convince GNU partners to support a redrafted budget plan, with concerns mounting over how the delay will […]