ANC calls for fiscal discipline and protection of social security programmes [SOUND]

# The ANC has called for fiscal discipline in managing the budget and the protection of social security programmes like disability and child support grants. The party highlighted the importance of balancing economic growth with public debt management, while safeguarding social security measures that support vulnerable citizens. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says public finances must be carefully managed to ensure continued funding for essential social services: