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South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, indicated that the government cannot assure an increase beyond the 4.7% wage offer made to public servants, as inflation has decreased since the offer was presented. The consumer price index was at 4.5% when the proposal was made, but it has since dropped.
South Africa's coalition government faces increasing pressure as the rand's volatility surges following a disappointing mid-term budget update presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on October 30. The implied volatility for the dollar-rand exchange rate has reached a six-month high, contrasting with a decline in similar measures for other emerging-market currencies. Investors are wary as the cost of hedging against rand declines rises.
Goldman Sachs is more optimistic about South Africa's fiscal outlook than Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who recently projected a larger revenue shortfall. Despite this, Goldman believes the country can stabilize its debt and reduce it below 70% of GDP by the decade's end.
South Africa's first coalition budget, presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, aims to attract investment for infrastructure projects. However, increased spending and lower-than-expected revenue have resulted in a budget deficit that surpasses initial forecasts, impacting various stakeholders.
South Africa's public finances are under increasing strain, with the fiscal deficit projected to widen to 5% of GDP for the year ending in March, up from 4.5% previously estimated. This situation underscores the urgent need for the new coalition government to attract more investment to bolster the economy.
Investors are closely watching South Africa's upcoming budget as the new coalition government aims to control debt and implement reforms to boost the sluggish economy. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's mid-term policy statement will reveal the priorities of the alliance formed after the recent elections.
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