South Africa: EFF Statement on the Budget Statement by Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan
(World News South Africa)

[EFF] The EFF notes the budget policy statement delivered by the Finance, Minster Pravin Gordhan. We welcome the broader interventions to secure the incomes of the poor and unemployed though increases in Social and Old Age grants. We also welcome relief that `will be provided in the affordable housing market through an increase in the threshold above which transfer duty is paid from R750 000 to R900 000.` ......