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South Africa’s debt stabilizes after 17 years, with ratio expected to drop to 77.3% by 2026/27 due to higher tax revenues and lower borrowing costs.
South Africa’s debt is stabilizing for the first time in 17 years, with the debt-to-GDP ratio peaking at 78.9% in 2025 before projected declines to 77.3% by 2026/27, driven by stronger tax revenues and lower debt-service costs.
The government scrapped a planned R20-billion tax increase due to improved collections, redirecting funds to infrastructure and public services.
A new principles-led fiscal anchor will guide long-term fiscal discipline without strict numerical targets.
Economic growth is projected at 1.6% in 2026, supported by rising commodity prices and credit upgrades, while security spending will rise to R291 billion by 2028 to combat crime.
La deuda de Sudáfrica se estabiliza después de 17 años, y se espera que la proporción baje al 77,3% para 2026/27 debido a mayores ingresos fiscales y menores costos de endeudamiento.