# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has called for a bold, progressive budget to tackle South Africa’s economic challenges. The federation’s Matthew Parks demands increased support for Eskom, Transnet, and public services. He emphasised that Cosatu opposes income tax hikes on workers, urging the government to instead boost funding to the South African Revenue Service to combat tax evasion:
COSATU urges bold budget to address economic crisis [SOUND]
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