"Don't expect any relief" : The experts weigh in on the latest budget speech

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With the latest budget speech taking place in an election year , experts say we should keep an ear out for announcements on medical aid , S.O.E bailouts and so called “stealth taxes”.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to deliver his speech this afternoon.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look....

21 Feb English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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