Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana tabled his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on Wednesday. Reactions from stakeholders varied, with the rand and bond yields weakening following the announcement. YESTERDAY , The South African Federation of Trade Unions said it was disgusted by the mid term budget statement and that the Minister has re-committed to the path of extremely painful austerity measures.  Meanwhile , Section 27 says the Budget Policy Statement is a critical test of the Government of National Unity's  commitment to turning campaign promises into life-changing reality. The law centre says the MTBPS presented on WEDNESDAY underscores the government's commitment to maintaining the status quo, leaving the health and education sectors underfunded. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  Matshidiso Lengoasa, Budget Analyst at Section 27

<p>Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana tabled his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on Wednesday. Reactions from stakeholders varied, with the rand and bond yields weakening following the announcement. YESTERDAY , The South African Federation of Trade Unions said it was disgusted by the mid term budget statement and that the Minister has re-committed to the path of extremely painful austerity measures.  Meanwhile , Section 27 says the Budget Policy Statement is a critical test of the Government of National Unity's  commitment to turning campaign promises into life-changing reality. The law centre says the MTBPS presented on WEDNESDAY underscores the government's commitment to maintaining the status quo, leaving the health and education sectors underfunded. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  Matshidiso Lengoasa, Budget Analyst at Section 27</p>

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