Ramaphosa says 2026 budget to drive inclusive growth and job creation

South Africa: What a Truly Transformational 2026 Budget Should Have Delivered

The 2026 Budget is stable, but not transformative. It protects the poor but fails to 'rewire' the economy for real human development and job growth. We need action, not just stability.

Ramaphosa says 2026 budget to drive inclusive growth and job creation

Ramaphosa says the 2026 budget prioritizes economic recovery, allocating over R1 trillion to infrastructure projects and reforms in education, healthcare, and job creation, all while targeting poverty alleviation and reducing inequality.

Why some economists say South Africa must prioritise economic growth

South Africa’s 2026 budget debate has sparked discussion about whether government policy should prioritise debt reduction or economic growth. In an opinion article published on 4 March 2026, University of Fort Hare economics student Sinalo Ngcotsho argues that South Africa should adopt policies that expand economic activity rather than focus mainly on fiscal consolidation. Ngcotsho’s analysis follows the national budget presented by Finance Mini…

Ramaphosa unveils growth-focused budget

by SAVIOUS KWINIKA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SOUTH Africa’s 2026 national budget sets the stage for faster inclusive growth, job creation and poverty reduction, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, describing the fiscal framework presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as a turning point after years of economic strain. “Every budgetary allocation is a developmental choice,” Ramaphosa said. “It determines whether there are teachers in classroo…

2026 Budget signals economic recovery, protects the poor – Ramaphosa

By Cyril Ramaphosa Last week, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana presented a Budget that will accelerate the momentum of inclusive growth, create jobs and tackle poverty.Every budgetary allocation is a developmental choice: ensuring there are teachers in classrooms, nurses and doctors in clinics, electricity and basic services in homes and businesses, infrastructure to grow the economy, and employment opportunities for communities.After a prol…

Ramaphosa says Budget backs jobs and basic services

By Zukile Majova The government will spend more than R1 trillion on roads, rail, energy, water and sanitation over the next three years to drive growth and create jobs. The social wage takes over 60% of spending and will fund healthcare for 84% of people, grants for 26.5 million and free basic services for 11 million households. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country is turning a corner. In his weekly letter, he says last week’s Budget set…