Parliament to Host Public Hearings on Budget as COSATU Raises Concerns

Parliament will hold public hearings on the proposed budget on Tuesday, 25 March, with trade union federation COSATU set to make its submission on behalf of workers. Earlier this month, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced an additional R23 billion to cover a 5.5% public sector wage increase over the next three years, which workers expect to take effect next Tuesday. However, concerns remain over the government’s revenue plans. Godongwana confirmed […]