Drive Moment - Mid-Term Budget Speech

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Be honest, do you actually pay attention to the Budget Speech, or do you just wait to see petrol and food prices? For most people, when they hear “Budget Speech” it goes in one ear and out the other. It sounds important, but unless it affects our salaries, electricity, or food prices, many of us just check social media for the highlights later.

So today we’re asking: Mid-Term Budget

Do you actually pay attention to the Budget Speech or do you just wait to see petrol and food prices go up?

Do you think ordinary South Africans really benefit from these speeches, or is it all just talk?
12 Nov 2025 English South Africa Music · Comedy

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