The annual South African budget speech is given by the Minister of Finance. The event gives a detailed break down of the collected revenue of the prior year and how the government used the funds. It also highlights key points in the budget for the current year. The speech is typically held two weeks after the State of the Nation Address.
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Budget Speeches of South Africa
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- 21 Feb 2017
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South African History Online. (2017, February 21). Budget Speeches of South Africa. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/A-0122863
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