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Fuel relief welcomed, but taxpayers still paying for government failures
Treasury has lowered its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 1.2%, from February’s 1.6%, while revising this year’s non-interest spending envelope higher by R45 billion.
South Africa
OUTA welcomes Godongwana’s temporary fuel levy relief but warns that wasteful spending, failing infrastructure and poor municipal management continue to cost South African households.
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- October 22, 2026
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- IOL