Government has revised down its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 1,2-percent from 1,6-percent projected in the February Budget.  Growth is expected to reach 2-percent by 2029. Government says it has identified 38-billion-rand in targeted savings to be redirected to social and economic priorities over the medium term. The South African Revenue Service has also collected an extra 17-billion rand in additional tax revenue due to higher precious metal prices. Meanwhile, consumers can also look forward to a temporary fuel relief until January next year. Naledi Mabitsela-Ngcobo reports.

<p>Government has revised down its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 1,2-percent from 1,6-percent projected in the February Budget. &nbsp;Growth is expected to reach 2-percent by 2029. Government says it has identified 38-billion-rand in targeted savings to be redirected to social and economic priorities over the medium term. The South African Revenue Service has also collected an extra 17-billion rand in additional tax revenue due to higher precious metal prices. Meanwhile, consumers can also look forward to a temporary fuel relief until January next year. Naledi Mabitsela-Ngcobo reports.</p>

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