#MTBPS: Fuel-levy relief as SA tackles growth barriers

Bizcommunity21 October 2026 at 16:03

The 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) brings welcome relief for consumers through temporary fuel-levy reductions for November and December, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable public finances, with the budget deficit projected to…
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