Is this budget on the right track to truly address the challenges Gauteng faces?

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GUEST – Miyelani Holeni - Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group
With promises of improved service delivery, economic growth, and job creation, this budget lays out ambitious plans for the province. But the key question remains: Is this budget on the right track to truly address the challenges Gauteng faces?
Today, we’ll dive into how the government aims to improve service delivery amid fiscal constraints, how it plans to sustain economic recovery, and whether the proposed strategies are practical and impactful. Are the spending priorities aligned with the needs of citizens? And can the province balance its budget while tackling unemployment, infrastructure deficits, and revenue pressures?
18 Mar 2025 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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