Godongwana warns unbudgeted wage settlement ‘major risk to fiscus’
The minister says wage negotiations need to strike a balance between fair pay, fiscal sustainability and the need for additional staff
22 February 2023 - 15:15
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has proposed an allocation of R45.6bn to provide for the carry-through costs for the 2022/2023 public-service wage increase.
In addition, the budget also includes pay progression, a housing allowance and other benefits for civil servants, Godongwana said on Wednesday during his budget speech to parliament...
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