South Africa: talked the talk on austerity, now to walk the walk

Today’s medium-term budget statement provided some encouraging signs that the government is finally willing to implement fiscal consolidation measures in order to prevent the public finances from deteriorating further. But whether these plans will be achieved remains to be seen.

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