President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed concerns over the delayed budget, stating that such delays were not unusual and often occurred at various levels of government, including municipalities, EWN reports. Speaking at the opening of the National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders, he reassured that the Government of National Unity (GNU) parties would reach a consensus before the revised budget is tabled on 12 March. Ramaphosa acknowledged that budget disagreements have historically led to government collapses but emphasized that such challenges are common in coalition governments worldwide. This is the first budget involving multiple parties after the ANC lost its majority, making negotiations more complex. Despite the delay, Ramaphosa remains confident that the revised budget will be inclusive and address key economic issues such as poverty and inequality.
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