In April, the National Treasury announced its decision to reverse its proposed 0.5% point Value-Added Tax (VAT) increase following contestation from political parties. 

Godongwana postponed the Budget Speech in February. 

The Gauteng Provincial Government says it is not yet in a position to confirm whether its budget will be maintained or withdrawn ahead of a third attempt at tabling the National Budget. 

Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile has announced that the provincial government underspent by $98 million by the end of the 2024-25 financial year. 

--SABC--