SOUTH AFRICA'S GROWTH HINGES on BOLD BUDGET CHOICES

For several years, the South African economy has been bemoaned on the continent as a sleeping giant that is not reaching its full potential. Despite significant optimism in July 2025 that South Africa was on the right track to achieve economic growth of 1.8%, this was not achieved as the country grappled with deep-rooted challenges.

As we enter February, focus once again shifts to Cape Town and the presentation of the National Budget at the end of the month. While there is not expected to be the drama that came with last year's budget, many interested eyes will be eager to see what Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presents in a Municipal Election year. Dr Farai Nyika, Academic Programme Leader at the MANCOSA School of Public Administration, points out that there are a few low-hanging fruits that the Minister can lean on.

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