Government digs deeper to claw back R37.5bn in waste
Minister outlines new budget process to close underperforming programmes and achieve greater efficiency
21 May 2025 - 14:02
The government plans to close programmes it has identified as low priority or low performing from next year as part of widespread spending cuts aimed at enhancing fiscal discipline amid declining revenue and stagnant growth.
The government also plans to introduce additional requirements for infrastructure programmes and projects that are planned, procured, contracted and implemented in provinces and municipalities, and to begin a process of verifying “ghost workers” on the government’s payroll...
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