Mbalula determined to address SA’s challenges, despite resistance

By Johnathan Paoli

The African National Congress has welcomed the 2025 Budget, describing it as a decisive step forward in addressing the country’s deep economic inequalities despite resistance within the Government of National Unity (GNU).

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula emphasised that the proposal prioritised job creation, economic growth and service delivery, reaffirming the party’s long-standing commitment to transformative governance.

“Our support for this budget as a balancing act among many other options that has been considered as the ANC is informed by this plethora of interventions which in our view cushion the poor in terms of the cost of living in South Africa,” he said on Thursday.

Mbalula reiterated the ANC’s unwavering resolve to address the historical injustices faced by black South Africans, particularly through policies that fostered inclusive economic growth.

He said the budget was not just a financial document.

“This budget is not just about figures and allocations;