Charmza: Enoch Godongwana earns the crown for debt gains and fuel relief

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the so-called mini budget, telling a story of growing fiscal resilience and reform momentum.

His department has stabilised the debt-to-GDP ratio, while maintaining a growing primary surplus and achieving positive credit rating actions.

This has allowed government to identify R38.1-billion in savings, which are being redirected to priorities such as service delivery. Structural reforms are advancing across energy, logistics, water and tourism.

And after record-high fuel prices, Godongwana announced a R10bn temporary fuel price relief package, benefiting cash-strapped consumers.