/ 25 February 2014

M&G Hangout: All eyes on Gordhan’s budget

M&G reporters Thalia Holmes and Chantelle Benjamin tell us why Pravin Gordhan is so set on getting the state to save well and spend smart.
M&G reporters Thalia Holmes and Chantelle Benjamin tell us why Pravin Gordhan is so set on getting the state to save well and spend smart.

In the run-up to national elections, all eyes will be on the Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's budget speech to see where he will nip and tuck to find money for spending needs over the next three to five years.

Join Mail & Guardian associate editor Verashni Pillay live from Parliament with business reporters Chantelle Benjamin and Lisa Steyn at 3.30pm on Wednesday for a live Hangout, where we discuss the highlights and any big surprises from the Budget, as well as the atmosphere and reaction on the ground.

You can watch the video on this link when it happens, or on our YouTube channel or Google Plus page. 

Post your questions in the comment section below, or on Twitter using the tag #MGhangout. You can also tell us what you think on Facebook, as well as Google Plus. Alternatively you can email us.

You can also join us via video to ask your questions using Google hangouts. Get in touch via email if you're interested.

See our previous videos here.