South Africans are furious that taxes could be set to increase as the government attempts to cover up shortfalls during Godongwana’s 2025 budget speech.
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South Africans are upset as taxes are expected to increase following Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech. Image: Brenton Geach/ fizkesWith various factors that could potentially impact Godongwana’s decision, South Africans have weighed in on what they expect and what needs to change.The minister has some tough decisions to make, as the country faces certain shortfalls.
The government also has to account for the extra R30 billion for Eskom after the power utility didn’t get the tariff increase they wanted from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. Eskom is also owed R90 billion by local municipalities and could look to the government to assist.Pressure is also on to find billions to cover the HIV/Aids programmes, whose fund has come under threat after Donald Trump’s administration halted foreign aid funding.
“Reduce the government size to close the gap. And cut exorbitant spending. Parties, hotel bills etc. It’s time to stand up against these poor plans. Are the people now the government’s slaves?”“Why can't they just do what households are forced to do every year; cut back on the lifestyle and expenses?”He added that cabinet approved the budget which would ease the pressure on the wage bill, which stands at R298 billion.Byron Pillay is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News.
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