The ANC is open to discussions with all political parties to address the contentious budget, according to Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula. This comes after major parties rejected Finance Minister Godongwana’s budget proposal despite its attempt to reduce value-added tax increases.
The African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa expressed its willingness to engage in dialogue with all political parties regarding the contentious budget proposal for the year. Fikile Mbalula, the Secretary-General of the ANC, stated during a press conference that the party is open to discussions within the framework of a Government of National Unity coalition and beyond. This statement comes after key parliamentary parties publicly rejected Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s revised budget, which sought to reduce the initially proposed increase in value-added tax.
The ANC remains open to discussions with various political parties to resolve budgetary issues, particularly following the parliamentary rejection of Finance Minister Godongwana’s revised proposal. The willingness to engage implies a potential for cooperation to address the financial challenges faced by the government.
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