2024 budget speech | Taxing times for Finance Minister

JOHANNESBURG - It's almost time for the annual Budget Speech.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana projects government will miss its revenue targets by nearly R57-billion this year.

A further R54-billion shortfall is expected next year.

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The minister has already warned us to brace for financial challenges, including a weaker economy and reduced government spending.

But what kind of decisions can citizens expect on tax?

Some say he will be reluctant to increase income tax for low and middle-income earners in an election year.

We unpack this with tax expert Keith Engel.