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Why the budget is important
A short explainer from the National Treasury on why the budget is important.
A budget document explained
A short explainer from the National Treasury to help you understand budget documents.
External Resources
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Participation in the budget process
A short explainer from the National Treasury on how you can participate in the budget process.
BJC submission to the Appropriations Committees on the 2025/26 Division of Revenue Bill
The BJC submission to the Joint Finance Committees on the 2025/26 Fiscal Framework emphasises the need for alternatives to regressive revenue proposals along with sustained and predictable allocations for key social sectors.
BJC submission to the Appropriations Committees on the 2025/26 Division of Revenue Bill
The BJC presented its findings to the Committee.
BJC submission to the Appropriations Committees on the 2025/26 Division of Revenue Bill
The BJC made a submission to the NCOP Appropriations Committee illustrating trends in Health, Education, Youth Unemployment, Climate Change and social protection.
BJC submission to the Finance Committees on the 2025/26 Fiscal Framework
The BJC presents 10 recommendations to the Committees requesting more detailed justifications for the choices in the budget, and better explanations for the assumptions
2023 Budget Scorecard
The BJC has reviewed the 2023/2024 Budget and found numerous concerns, explained in this report card. Government should rethink the 2023/24 Budget based on input from civil society and the public. Overall the budget must become more people-centred and cognisant of the economic and social challenges faced.
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