#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Today's budget could be "pro-poor" to alleviate the financial burdens of SA's most vulnerable - IFP #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Some are expecting the Budget Speech to be 'pro-poor' in a bid to alleviate some of the financial burdens facing the country's most vulnerable. Member of the Social Development Portfolio Committee in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Les Govender is hoping for an increase in grants as many South Africans dependent on them are barely making ends meet. In January 2024, the average cost of the Household Food Basket was R5324,86, while the maximum National Minimum Wage for a General Worker is R4473,92. Govender is also hopeful for a reduction on VAT on certain services and products...