# The Congress of South African Trade Unions says the passing of the 2025/2026 Budget’s Appropriation Bill brings budgetary certainty to government. The total government expenditure for the year will amount to 2.3-trillion-rand. Of this 1.17-trillion-rand is allocated directly to national departments. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks, says they remain concerned that the budget’s overall thrust continues to be underpinned by misguided beliefs that neo-liberal economic policies will spur inclusive economic growth:
Cosatu says the national budget needs a radical shift to ensure it provides the necessary revenue [SOUND]
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