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Gigaba's Budget dissected

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Following Minister Gigaba's first medium-term budget policy statement in parliament, Justice Malala and Anthea Gardner partner up to comment on it. From the tax increase, selling the Telkom stake, new SAA CEO and state-owned enterprises, nothing is left undiscussed. And with the interest rate rising too, what are South Africans to do in this financial climate? Hear tips from the duo, along with Gareth and the team. nandos · The Burning Platform
26 Oct 2017 English South Africa Politics · News

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