Parliament, Friday, 16 February 2024 – Following the President’s State of the Nation Address last week, the Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, will present the budget allocation for 2024 to Parliament on Wednesday, 21 February at 14:00 in Cape Town City Hall.
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the SONA 2024 last Thursday and outlined the national government's plans to tackle the country's energy crisis and other socio-economic challenges.
The budget speech, among others, aims to balance economic growth and support for the vulnerable in our society despite limited resources. During the speech, Mr Godongwana will outline all the financial, economic, and social commitments that the government will prioritise in its planned expenditure.
Minister Godongwana will provide a detailed plan for 2024 spending, including proposals for revenue collection to help fund government’s planned interventions and commitments. He will also introduce the Appropriation Bill and table the Division of Revenue Bill which Parliament will process in the following months.
Members of the media, including photographers, who wish to attend the proceedings in the Cape Town City Hall are requested to forward their details to Mlindi Mpindi at (mmpindi@parliament.gov.za) and Manelisi Ntsodo at mntsodo@parliament.gov.za by 16:00 today, Friday, 16 February 2024.
The required details are as follows: Full name, name of the media house, cell phone number, and ID number or passport number.
DETAILS OF THE BUDGET SPEECH AT CITY HALL:
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2024
TIME: 14:00
VENUE: CAPE TOWN CITY HALL
Minister Godongwana’s 2024 Budget Speech will be broadcast live on Parliament’s DSTV Channel 408, livestreamed on Parliament’s website and social media platforms, including Parliament’s YouTube Channel. Parliament will also provide live feeds to the interested broadcasters upon request.
Parliamentary sittings are open to the media and the public. Members of the public can follow parliamentary sittings live on Parliament TV (DSTV Channel 408), through a live stream on Parliament’s website, Parliament’s YouTube channel, and X (Twitter) page on the links below:
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ParliamentofRSA
Facebook: https://facebook.com/ParliamentofRSA
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ParliamentofRSA
Important to note:
Members of the Media who wish to be part of the National Treasury’s lock up must contact Xolisa Dodo by email: Xolisa.Dodo@treasury.gov.za
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