South Africa to earmark R1.58 trillion towards social services

The Mail & Guardian | 25.02.2026 20:42
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday presented a budget reflecting consolidated government expenditure of R2.67 trillion, with R1.58 trillion going towards social services to grapple with the challenges reflected in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address (Sona) earlier this month.