South Africa Weighs Budget Changes

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South Africa in ‘uncharted waters’ as budget splits coalition government
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South Africa Weighs Budget Changes as Parties Reject Tax Hikes
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana may have to make changes to the national budget after parties that control more than half the seats in parliament rejected his plans to raise taxes.
South Africa's budget may be tweaked further, finance minister says
South Africa's budget may be tweaked further as more talks between political parties will try to overcome differences over a contentious plan to raise value-added tax, the country's finance minister told Reuters.
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South Africa revised budget sparks anger despite smaller tax hike
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The U.S. is missing again as G20 finance chiefs meet in South Africa
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