Fiscal framework passed with DA's support
On Wednesday at 14:00 both Houses of Parliament - the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) - will consider the 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals. This framework outlines economic policy and revenue projections, setting the overall limits for government spending.
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