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South Africa Postpones Budget Speech Amid Political Deadlock

South Africa s Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana. © Imago / Alamy Stock Photo
  • Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana cites need for further cabinet discussions
  • Democratic Alliance opposition to VAT hike stalls budget approval

Johannesburg, South Africa – The highly anticipated budget speech in South Africa’s parliament has been postponed after parties within the government of national unity failed to reach an agreement on the final budget proposal.

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