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‘We are talking to everyone,’ says Mbalula as DA remains defiant on Appropriation Bill

The next few days will be crucial in South Africa’s Budget process as the National Assembly votes on the Appropriation Bill on Wednesday, 23 July. Once again, the two biggest Government of National Unity (GNU) parties are not on the same page.

By Suné Payne

22 Jul 2025

Source: GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Speaking to journalists in Cape Town on Sunday, African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said the ANC was engaging with various parties to try to pass the Bill. “As of now and today, we are talking to everyone.”

The Appropriation Bill sets out allocations to departments from the national Budget.

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