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flag South Africa’s 2026 budget targets fiscal stability with reforms, savings, and no tax hikes amid economic challenges.

flag South Africa’s 2026 budget, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, prioritizes fiscal responsibility amid economic challenges. flag The government allocated R285 million to modernize payroll systems and procurement, using facial recognition and physical verification to combat ghost workers, with 4,323 high-risk cases under review. flag A R3.7 billion early retirement program for civil servants over 55 has approved 7,687 applications, with projected savings of R5.5 billion. flag The budget maintains the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant, increases funding for education and healthcare, and aims to stabilize public finances without tax hikes, citing a revenue overrun. flag The Public Service Amendment Bill seeks to reduce political influence in civil service appointments.

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