COSATU calls for pro-growth Budget, rejects tax hikes on workers

By Charles Molele

COSATU has urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to present a budget aimed at bolstering the State’s capacity to deliver quality public services and spur economic growth.

The finance minister is scheduled to table his budget speech in Parliament next Wednesday.

COSATU spokesperson Matthew Parks said federation hope that the government will meet expectations as it presents the 2025/26 Budget.

He said that there was an urgent need for a bold, progressive, and proactive budget to empower the state in delivering essential public services and fostering economic recovery.

This includes addressing unemployment and ensuring sustainable revenue generation as the economy rebounds.

“What we cannot afford is yet another attempt by Treasury to delude ourselves into believing that tinkering at the sides will make a difference,” said Parks.

“If we are to turn South Africa around, then we need to ramp up support for Eskom to ensure loadshedding and