Economics
These Charts Show the Debt and Deficit Woes in South Africa’s Budget
- Budget gap to peak at highest level in almost three decades
- Debt won’t stabilize over medium term, says National Treasury
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South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s commitment to slash government spending is unlikely to rein in debt and stabilize state finances over the medium term.