Godongwana’s Budget holds hope for credit ratings upgrades, but it's still a long haul

Daily Maverick | 27.02.2026 01:02
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, has been cheered by the markets and paves the way for potential upgrades from ratings agencies over the next couple of years as South Africa begins the arduous climb back to coveted investment grade status.