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Budget 2025: A blend of social, economic and coalition realities - Brett Herron


Published on 2025-03-13 10:21:05 - politicsweb
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  • These propositions have ranged from various approaches to implementing a direct or indirect wealth tax, such as reducing retirement fund tax breaks for top earners, adopting a zero-based approach to budgeting to eliminate waste, improving SARS' capacity to collect tax, and eliminating the provincial tier of government.

The article from Politicsweb discusses South Africa's 2025 Budget, which reflects a blend of social, economic, and coalition-driven priorities. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented a budget that aims to balance fiscal responsibility with social welfare, amidst the complexities of coalition politics. Key points include increased allocations for social grants, education, and health, signaling a commitment to addressing poverty and inequality. Economic growth initiatives are also highlighted, with investments in infrastructure, particularly in energy and transport, to stimulate job creation and economic recovery. The budget also navigates the political landscape by incorporating demands from coalition partners, such as funding for specific regional development projects and policy adjustments to appease various political factions. This approach underscores the government's attempt to maintain stability and support while managing the diverse interests within the coalition government.

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