MTBPS 2026: Treasury cuts 2026 growth forecast to 1.2%, unveils R5.1bn for GBV and temporary fuel relief - EWN
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In the medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS), the treasury also described the recent murders and attacks on women as a national crisis.
In the medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS), the treasury also described the recent murders and attacks on women as a national crisis.
This has led to the government stating that it will be putting more money into its response to gender-based violence (GBV), with most of it going to hiring social workers.
The National Treasury has put a wider GBV allocation at R5.1 billion, mainly for the appointment of social workers in provinces.
The money is meant to strengthen prevention, early intervention, and support for victims.
National Treasury has set aside R3.8 billion over the next three years to appoint more than 3,500 social workers.
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