#FirstThingsFirst - ANC leans on EFF to pass budget vote

The ANC may consider leaning on the EFF to get Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget over the line. Government of national unity (GNU) partners failed to reach a consensus on 19 February, with the budget vote postponed to 12 March. The Democratic Alliance (DA) took credit for the avoidance of a 2% VAT increase, while other GNU parties stated in the aftermath that not voting for the budget was a collective decision. The team discussed the challenge Minister Godongwane is facing and pondered on whether the EFF should help the ANC pass the budget if the DA doesn't come to the party.