Budget Justice Coalition Submission on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill

Apr 15, 2025 | Press, Statements

The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) has made a submission on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill. The coalition welcomes the modest increase in social spending in the 2025 Budget, including health, education and early childhood development. However, these gains are...

FISCAL FRAMEWORK PASSED DESPITE VAT HIKE REJECTION BY MOST PARTIES – THE BJC CONTINUES TO CALL FOR FAIRER ALTERNATIVES

Apr 4, 2025 | Press, Statements

  In a country marked by the highest levels of inequality in the world, the Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) notes with disappointment the adoption of the 2025/26 Fiscal Framework by the National Assembly. However, we also note that the proposed VAT increase was...

BUDGET JUSTICE COALITION SUBMISSION TO THE SELECT AND STANDING COMMITTEES ON FINANCE ON THE 2025/26 BUDGET

Mar 24, 2025 | Press, Statements

Introduction The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) has conducted a detailed analysis of the revised 2025/26 budget and recognises it as a crucial opportunity to break from years of harmful austerity and a move towards a more inclusive economy. While the proposed...

PRESS RELEASE | Budget 2025 2.0 must become a step forward for building an inclusive society

Mar 14, 2025 | Press, Statements

Budget 2025 2.0 must become a step forward for building an inclusive society The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) recognises Budget 2025 as a pivotal opportunity to shift away from years of harmful austerity and toward a more inclusive economy that works for all. While...

Budget Justice Coalition | Budget 2025 delay, an opportunity for a People’s Budget amid a cost of living crisis

Feb 21, 2025 | Press, Statements

Budget 2025 delay, an opportunity for a People’s Budget amid a cost of living crisis About the Budget Justice Coalition The purpose of the Budget Justice Coalition is to collaboratively build people’s understanding of and participation in South Africa’s planning and...

Press statement | Young people deserve a budget that works for them

Feb 20, 2025 | Press, Statements

Research shows that unemployment is the single biggest cause of both poverty and inequality. The youth unemployment numbers released by Statistics SA on Tuesday confirmed that young people continue to be the most vulnerable in the market, with nearly 1 in 2 young...