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ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula dismissed reports that the national government, whose revenue for the year is expected to be lower than projected, is on the verge of bankruptcy.
Addressing the media during the ANC KZN manifesto review rally at Pietermaritzburg’s Harry Gwala Stadium over the weekend, Mbalula said the ruling party wants Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to address the nation and allay fears that the government will soon run out of money.
“As the ANC, we have made commitments in terms of our manifesto. If there are any financial problems, we expect our government to be proactive, to lead, provide answers and address the nation. If you are told that by next year the government will run out of money, it becomes a field day for propaganda and lies. That’s why we want the minister to address the nation on the matter.”
Speculation that the national government is
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