South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana Postpones 2025 Budget Speech Due to Political Disagreements in Cabinet

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By Temitope Oke

Published: February 19, 2025 | 2:44 PM

For the first time in democratic South Africa, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s highly anticipated 2025 Budget Speech has been delayed at the last minute.

The speech, which was set to begin at 14:00, was abruptly postponed.

Speaker’s Announcement and Political Disagreements

Just 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza informed the members of parliament that the Budget Speech would not proceed as planned.

According to reports, the delay was due to disagreements between the political parties represented within President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet.

What This Means for South Africa’s Legislative Agenda

This unexpected move has raised eyebrows and left many wondering about the implications for the country’s financial planning.

Further details on the reasons for the delay are yet to be clarified, but it’s clear that this delay marks a significant moment in South Africa’s democratic history.

Stay tuned for more updates as the situation unfolds.

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