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Vol 66 No 10

Published 16th May 2025


South Africa

Three finance ministers in the wings

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has been weakened after the three-month budget dispute that brought President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Government of National Unity to the brink of collapse. Ramaphosa is loathe to drop Godongwana, a key ally, but should parliament throw out the third draft due on 21 May, pressure will mount to find an alternative Treasury chief. Front-running contenders include 33-year-old Zuko Godlimpi, Deputy Minister of Trade.

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