Mboweni seeks to delay MTBPS presentation by a week



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In his correspondence with the spokesman, Finance Minister Mboweni highlights the recent complex decisions made by the cabinet regarding the adjusted estimates for 2020/21.

The Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni. Image: @ TreasuryRSA / Twitter

JOHANNESBURG – Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has requested an alternative date of Wednesday, October 28 to present the 2020 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.

The budget presentation is scheduled for October 21.

In his correspondence with the Spokesperson, Mboweni highlights the recent complex decisions made by the Cabinet regarding the adjusted estimates for 2020/21.

It is also analyzing the implications of the timeline for completion of the government’s economic recovery and reconstruction plan on the budget process.

The president is expected to release details on this on Thursday.

The National Assembly program committee will now consider the application.

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