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Austerity measures are not new to South Africa, as they have been implemented over the last decade. However, South Africa is not yet closer to achieving fiscal consolidation, largely due to weak economic activity over a sustained period.
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Final panel input was from Dr. Dumisani Jantjies from the Parliamentary Budget Office (an important role-player in the budget process) covering a wide range of fiscal policy issues. #Growth #Debt #MTBPS2023
For a deeper engagement on gender responsive budgeting and a closer look at the implications of #MTBPS2023 and #Budget2023, join PSAM, @UNICEF_SA, @Wits_SCIS and @SPI_OfficialZA this Thursday, 23 November in Pretoria or online here: https://t.co/8UldZYJOza
Tell @TreasuryRSA that transparency is not optional. Send a message to the Finance Minister demanding he be honest about his interaction with big sugar businesses and his decision not to increase the Health Promotion Levy. #DelaysmeanDeath #MTBPS2023 https://t.co/qEUfY8izpx
IN ATTENDANCE| @TBAC_sa also presenting in the public hearings on the Division of Revenue Bill titled “A call for coordinated intervention” #TBAccountability #MTBPS2023 @EconoCluster
The standing and select committees on appropriations are conducting virtual public hearings on the Division of Revenue Bill. Stakeholders such as @SECTION27news @_cosatu @RHAPnews @IlifaLabantwana @AmandlaMobi @SALGA_Gov @Numsa_Media are making their inputs @ParliamentofRSA
[ICYMI] The MTBPS is pro-poor. As a country, we sustain one of the most extensive social security programs among developing nations. The MTBPS safeguards the social wage, accounting for 61.3% of allocated non-interest expenditure over the medium term.
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![DrDavidMasondo's tweet photo. [ICYMI] The MTBPS is pro-poor. As a country, we sustain one of the most extensive social security programs among developing nations. The MTBPS safeguards the social wage, accounting for 61.3% of allocated non-interest expenditure over the medium term.
#MTBPS2023
#RSAParliament https://t.co/1YRXy10koq](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_DSmBMX0AAQS-n.jpg)
![DrDavidMasondo's tweet photo. [ICYMI] The MTBPS is pro-poor. As a country, we sustain one of the most extensive social security programs among developing nations. The MTBPS safeguards the social wage, accounting for 61.3% of allocated non-interest expenditure over the medium term.
#MTBPS2023
#RSAParliament https://t.co/1YRXy10koq](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_DSmBLXMAAlFy0.jpg)
![DrDavidMasondo's tweet photo. [ICYMI] The MTBPS is pro-poor. As a country, we sustain one of the most extensive social security programs among developing nations. The MTBPS safeguards the social wage, accounting for 61.3% of allocated non-interest expenditure over the medium term.
#MTBPS2023
#RSAParliament https://t.co/1YRXy10koq](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_DSmBLWMAAkzXR.jpg)
With public hearings on #MTBPS2023 now underway in Parliament 🇿🇦, join us for a panel discussion on the medium term budget and #Budget2024. The session is co-hosted by @UNICEF_SA, PSAM, @Wits_SCIS and @SPI_OfficialZA and promises to be insightful 💥💫 #GenderBudgeting #children
[IN CASE YOU MISSED IT] Yesterday I participated in the in the debate to consider the adoption and approval of the budget policy statement as well as all Bills presented on the day.
#MTBPS2023 #NationalTreasurySA #RSAParliament
![DrDavidMasondo's tweet photo. [IN CASE YOU MISSED IT] Yesterday I participated in the in the debate to consider the adoption and approval of the budget policy statement as well as all Bills presented on the day.
#MTBPS2023 #NationalTreasurySA #RSAParliament https://t.co/Na7hiJGsFg](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_CzU3UXIAAmtrt.jpg)
![DrDavidMasondo's tweet photo. [IN CASE YOU MISSED IT] Yesterday I participated in the in the debate to consider the adoption and approval of the budget policy statement as well as all Bills presented on the day.
#MTBPS2023 #NationalTreasurySA #RSAParliament https://t.co/Na7hiJGsFg](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_CzU3UXEAAlCMS.jpg)
![DrDavidMasondo's tweet photo. [IN CASE YOU MISSED IT] Yesterday I participated in the in the debate to consider the adoption and approval of the budget policy statement as well as all Bills presented on the day.
#MTBPS2023 #NationalTreasurySA #RSAParliament https://t.co/Na7hiJGsFg](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_CzU3QXgAAbmUL.jpg)
![DrDavidMasondo's tweet photo. [IN CASE YOU MISSED IT] Yesterday I participated in the in the debate to consider the adoption and approval of the budget policy statement as well as all Bills presented on the day.
#MTBPS2023 #NationalTreasurySA #RSAParliament https://t.co/Na7hiJGsFg](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_CzU3QXQAALxMh.jpg)
After the tabling of the 2023 MTBPS by the Minister of Finance on 1 November, today I’ll be participating in the debate to consider the adoption and approval of the budget policy statement as well as all Bills presented on the day.
Watch on: https://t.co/eTjVkDCxA7
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Podcast: a recap of the @SAfmRadio discussion of the medium term budget #MTBPS2023 with PSAM South Africa Programme Head @ZukiswaKota https://t.co/offsdsS6Fq
Now: Our South Africa Programme Head is on @SAfmRadio reflecting on #MTBPS2023. Read our full statement here: https://t.co/2zXNOKI0wt @Action4Account
Around R5.4 billion – the value of money recovered by the Asset Forfeiture Unit and returned to the State, by 30 October 2023.
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#LeaveNoOneBehind
Government's macroeconomic framework supports the #economy by mitigating fiscal risks and stabilising debt.
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In the 2023 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (#MTBPS2023, approximately R 15.72 billion was declared as funds adjusted due to "significant and unforeseeable economic and financial events". Want to know what that actually means? Read further:
https://t.co/uxCwcr6TP7 @PMG_SA
First slide of my presentation on #MTBPS2023: 'What capacity?' is an important and warranted question.
2 X ORAL SUBMISSIONS | On the Revised Fiscal Framework & Revenue Proposals put forward in #MTBPS2023 -
1⃣ At 9:35, IEJ Researcher @Zimbali_Mncube for the @IEJ_SA.
2⃣ At 10:05, IEJ Researcher Kamal Ramburuth for the Coalition on Debt Justice.
Livestream the submissions here👇🏾
Joint Meeting: Standing Committee on Finance and Select Committee on Finance, 8 November 2023 https://t.co/SiVAIxq7j5
"...two events that took place last week made it clear that “a child’s best interests”... for the most part they are completely absent from our countries’ thinking, planning and budgeting." A critical read, from Mark Heywood @dailymaverick #ECD #MTBPS2023 https://t.co/fKVeala1gu
Our @Kath__Hall speaks to @SABCNews about the protection and well-being of children, and #MTBPS2023 https://t.co/n8BvmsyUI7
[ON AIR] @CIatUCT says that @TreasuryRSA is not protecting and prioritizing the development and wellbeing of children. Lucy Jamieson - Senior Researcher @CIatUCT on #SAfmSunrise with @StephenGrootes #MTBPS2023 #sabcnews
![SAfmRadio's tweet photo. [ON AIR] @CIatUCT says that @TreasuryRSA is not protecting and prioritizing the development and wellbeing of children. Lucy Jamieson - Senior Researcher @CIatUCT on #SAfmSunrise with @StephenGrootes #MTBPS2023 #sabcnews https://t.co/bdyDAmPSZV](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-Tx9rrXkAAhkKK.png)
AIDC submission to the Select and Standing Committees on Finance on the 2023 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.
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