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Rise Mzansi, ACDP and IFP set demands for mini-budget

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Three parties say they want cost-of-living relief, jobs and more money to fight gender-based violence from the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. Rise Mzansi expects a tax windfall above R54 billion, and the ACDP expects up to R50 billion.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday afternoon. Rise Mzansi spokesperson Mabine Seabe said the party will judge it on the relief it brings from high living costs. Seabe asked: "is there any relief from this crushing cost of living crises?"

Rise Mzansi said a windfall above R54 billion would be a temporary measure. It said a windfall above R50 billion would give short-term breathing room but would not fix structural problems. The party also said Treasury must re-think its reliance on rigid fuel levies.

ACDP MP Steve Swart said Parliament must pass the Special Appropriation Bill quickly. He said the bill aims to bring R10 billion in tax relief at the fuel pumps. Swart also said the statement should chart a path to economic recovery, job creation and social stability.

Inkatha Freedom Party Chief Whip Nhlanhla Hadebe said the IFP wants a careful balance between fiscal responsibility and urgent needs. He said more spending to combat gender-based violence and femicide is of particular importance to the party.

Key facts

Who
Enoch Godongwana (Finance Minister); Mabine Seabe (spokesperson for Rise Mzansi); Steve Swart (ACDP MP); Nhlanhla Hadebe (Inkatha Freedom Party Chief Whip)
What
Rise Mzansi, the ACDP and the IFP set out what they expect from the MTBPS, focusing on cost-of-living relief, economic growth, job creation and gender-based violence funding. Rise Mzansi and the ACDP each expect a tax windfall of about R50 billion or more.
When
21 October 2026
Where
South Africa
Status
Reported

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