On March 12, 2025, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2025 Budget Speech, outlining South Africa’s financial strategy amid ongoing economic challenges. With a focus on fiscal discipline and social support, the speech highlighted the delicate balance the Government of National Unity is striving to achieve. Here’s a quick rundown of the key points:
- Infrastructure Boost: Over R1 trillion allocated for public infrastructure projects over the next three years to spur economic growth.
- Social Grants Increase: Old-age and disability grants up by R130, child support grants by R30, aiding 27 million recipients.
- Rising National Debt: Debt now at 76.2% of GDP, with 22 cents of every rand spent on servicing it.
- Tax Hikes: VAT rises to 15.5% this year and 16% in 2026, adding pressure on households.
- Mixed Reactions: Critics on X highlight limited focus on cutting government spending or driving bold economic reforms.
#BudgetSpeech2025: Social Grants
Old age & disability grants increase by R130 to
R2,315.Child support grant up by R30 to R560.
COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant extended until March 2026 (R35.2bn allocated).Security & Defence: R9.4bn allocated to fund defence and… pic.twitter.com/PBqjg5lhFF
— ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) March 12, 2025
— Loxion Hub 🎙 (@loxion_hub) March 12, 2025
The budget reflects tough choices, prioritizing debt management and social welfare over sweeping changes. For the full breakdown, visit the National Treasury website.
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