It was always going to be an awkward medium-term budget, occurring as it did a little more than three months after the confidence-boosting formation of the government of national unity (GNU) but before the economy really had a chance to benefit. The upshot is some disappointing fiscal slippage. But never fear, the National Treasury still intends to get debt to stabilise at 75% of GDP next year...

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