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Parliament, Wednesday, 30 April 2025 – The Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza, has reaffirmed Parliament’s preparedness to process and adopt the revised Budget and Fiscal Framework with urgency and diligence, in accordance with constitutional and legislative requirements.

While chairing the National Assembly Programme Committee this afternoon, the Speaker confirmed that the Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, will table the revised Budget and Fiscal Framework in the NA on 21 May 2025. The committee resolved that the sitting will be held physically.

The Speaker underscored the timeframes prescribed in the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act, and assured that all necessary steps will be taken to maintain seamless government operations while ensuring adherence to the principles of accountability and sound fiscal governance.

She further emphasised that the process will be conducted transparently and in full compliance with legal and constitutional obligations.

ISSUED BY PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA