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Finance Minister Godongwana delivered the 2025 National Budget Speech, addressing economic status, debt servicing costs, VAT and sin tax increases, and social relief grants. VAT to increase by 1% over two years, while personal income tax brackets and medical aid tax credits remain unchanged. Despite past sluggish growth, economy projected to grow at 1.8% from 2025 to 2027.