By Akani Nkuna
The two main opposition parties in the National Assembly, the MK Party and the Economic Freedom Fighters, have strongly condemned the postponement of the 2025 Budget Speech, describing it as a disgraceful move that has left South Africans in limbo.
EFF spokesperson Sinawo Tambo said the postponement was a result of incompetence of the National Treasury and the Government of National Unity.
He added that it was a desperate attempt by the coalition government to conceal its internal conflicts, lack of clear direction and failure to provide effective economic leadership during a period of crisis.
“The postponement of the Budget is not a sign of democracy, maturity or consultation; it is a symptom of weak, indecisive and opportunistic governance that has left millions of South Africans uncertain about their future,” Tambo said in a statement on Wednesday.
Shortly after the postponement, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana revealed that
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