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Published on 2025-03-13 12:00:39 - IOL
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  • Throughout the nearly hour-long address, the ANC side of the National Assembly chamber erupted in raucous cheers for the increases in social grants, while the opposition sat sullenly on the other side of the room,

The article from MSN discusses the South African opposition's lack of a coherent strategy following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2024 Budget Speech. It highlights that while the budget was presented with a focus on economic recovery and addressing immediate fiscal challenges, the opposition parties, particularly the Democratic Alliance (DA), failed to present a compelling counter-narrative or alternative economic plan. The critique centers on the opposition's inability to capitalize on the government's shortcomings, such as the ongoing energy crisis and economic stagnation, to propose viable solutions or to effectively challenge the ruling African National Congress (ANC). The piece suggests that this strategic vacuum leaves the opposition appearing reactive rather than proactive, potentially undermining their effectiveness in influencing policy or gaining voter support in upcoming elections.

Read the Full IOL Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/budget-speech-exposes-opposition-s-strategic-vacuum-in-sa-politics/ar-AA1AQLS6 ]