JOHANNESBURG - The clock is ticking for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as he prepares to deliver his budget speech to the nation next Wednesday.
This year’s budget comes amid ongoing debates over the earnings of South African public servants, particularly concerning wage disparities and fiscal sustainability.
Deloitte’s Chief Economist, Hannah Marais, highlights the public sector wage bill as a key area to watch, especially given the lower-than-inflation salary increases received by public servants.