A crucial test for South Africa's fiscal future

[The Mercury - South Africa] - 21/02/2026

pposition parties and civil society groups are urging Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to deliver a 2026 Budget that prioritises growth reforms, social grant increases, and reduced wasteful spending, amid rising economic pressures.

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