South Africa has embarked on its most politically ambitious consolidation of government finances since 1994. The consolidation will be the most challenging to implement and sustain over the five-year timetable set by the treasury. The biggest challenge arises from the government’s failure to mobilise citizens and build a strong political coalition in support of the deep cuts in public expenditure.
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