It’s all systems go for Budget 2016. President Jacob Zuma has this afternoon, 23 February 2016, met with the Minister of Finance, Mr Pravin Gordhan and the Deputy Minister, Mr Mcebisi Jonas to discuss the final touches to Budget 2016.

"It's a difficult year and a difficult period globally and locally due to the economic slowdown. The Minister and his team have done their best and the Budget to be presented tomorrow on our behalf as Cabinet is good for the country and good for the economy. It’s all systems go for Budget,” said President Zuma.

Issued by The Presidency