JOHANNESBURG - Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he's had to grapple with a few challenges, including the erosion and capacity of social services, to meet the needs of communities.
Godongwana says these have had an impact on the public health sector, education, and lately, defence.
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He was addressing the Joint meeting with Standing Committee on Appropriations, Select Committee on Finance and Standing Committee on Finance, Select Committee on Appropriations.
Godongwana delivered his budget speech on Wednesday.