2026 budget speech The statement made by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana appears to be at odds with the scientific and clinical evidence emerging daily from public health facilities. The treasury allocated R21.3 billion to support the employment of doctors and R26 billion to HIV/AIDS programmes. These are important steps for our health system. Yet, there is no dedicated funding stream to tackle the non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis facing the country, writes Dr Patrick Ngasa Pioti, co-founder of the University of Pretoria Diabetes Research Center and chair of the Diabetes Alliance for Health-e News.

During his 2026 budget speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said municipalities are badly run risk If they do not improve their performance then budgets are cut as the national government shifts from “monitoring” to “active structural intervention” to improve local government finances.

  • South Africa:
    Unaware of the burden – why Budget 2026 failed 5 million South Africans

    Health-e, 26 February 2026

    The Budget 2026 speech given by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana appears to be at odds with the scientific and clinical evidence emerging daily from public health facilities. Read more “

  • South Africa:
    Budget restores SA's credibility

    SAnews.gov.za, 26 February 2026

    Key economic milestones reflected in the 2026 Budget indicate that the government's implementation of structural reforms to support economic recovery has strengthened the country's… Read more »

  • South Africa:
    Budget 2026 balances redistribution and fiscal responsibility – Masondo

    SAnews.gov.za, 26 February 2026

    Deputy Finance Minister, Dr David Masondo says the 2026 budget is redistributive while balancing the need for fiscal discipline. Read more “

  • South Africa:
    Budget 2026 – Godongwana hits out at poorly run municipalities

    GroundUp, 25 February 2026

    Finance Minister warns of budget cuts if performance targets are not met Read more »

  • South Africa:
    Godongwana gave $848 billion to police and military to fight crime

    Scrolla, 26 February 2026

    The Border Management Authority gets an additional R990 million to hire 738 new staff and strengthen border controls across South Africa. Police and South African citizens… read more »

  • South Africa:
    What was promised in SONA vs. what Treasury funded

    Daily Maverick, February 25, 2026

    Daily Maverick looks at what President Cyril Ramaphosa promised the country during his State of the Nation Address on 12 February 2026 and how Budget 2026 lived up to them… Read More »

  • South Africa:
    Budget blueprint for 2026 – from national debt to personal income tax

    Daily Maverick, February 25, 2026

    The Daily Maverick details all the numbers, categories, clauses and fiscal policy changes that impact you, fellow South Africans, this budget season. Read more “

  • South Africa:
    South Africa's debt hits peak as budget signals fiscal turn

    Daba Finance, 25 February 2026

    South Africa's government debt will peak this financial year, ending 17 years of consecutive growth, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said in his annual budget speech. Read more “

  • South Africa:
    Budget 2026 – Social grants will increase in April

    GroundUp, 25 February 2026

    Growth slightly exceeds inflation Read more »

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile welcome Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana ahead of the budget presentation today.

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