Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Paul Roelofse, a resident certified financial planner,to discuss what a primary budget surplus means, why it's often seen as a sign of healthy public finances, and how government debt and spending decisions can affect everything from public services and taxes to the country's long-term economic stability.

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