The ANC is open to discussions with all parties to pass this year’s budget, as stated by Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula. Most major parliamentary parties have rejected Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s revised budget, despite efforts to scale back proposed tax increases.
The African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa expressed readiness to engage in discussions with all political parties regarding the passage of the upcoming budget. Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula made this announcement during a press conference, emphasizing their openness to dialogue within the framework of the Government of National Unity coalition and beyond. Despite this, numerous prominent parliamentary parties voiced their opposition to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s revised budget presented on Wednesday, which aimed to reduce the previously proposed increase in value-added tax.
The ANC is actively seeking dialogue with various political entities to facilitate the passage of a contentious budget, signaling a collaborative approach. However, widespread opposition from major parliamentary parties underscores the challenges the ANC may face in this endeavor, especially regarding proposed tax adjustments.
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