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title: "Budget Speech delayed - What’s your take?"
description: "Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s much anticipated Budget Speech, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed until 12 March 2025 following reported disagreements within the Government of National Unity over a proposed 2% VAT increase. This unexpected move has stirred much debate. What’s your take? Share your thoughts in the comments below."
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published: "2025-02-19T17:38:04"
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# Budget Speech delayed - What’s your take?

> Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s much anticipated Budget Speech, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed until 12 March 2025 following reported disagreements within the Government of National Unity over a proposed 2% VAT increase. This unexpected move has stirred much debate. What’s your take? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

By Daily Maverick · Published 19 February 2025, 19:38 SAST · Updated 19 February 2025, 20:42 SAST

## Key points
- As the Budget 2025 takes a detour to March, the only thing rising faster than the suspense is the proposed VAT increase—because who doesn’t love a little extra tax on top of their financial woes?
- Daily Maverick provides live updates on the postponed Budget 2025, now set for March.
- Journalists offer expert analysis on the implications of the delay for the economy.
- The proposed VAT increase raises concerns among stakeholders and the public.
- Readers are encouraged to share their thoughts and insights in the comments section.

## Content

Daily Maverick journalists have been closely covering the developments in our [Budget 2025 live blog](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-19-budget-speech-postponed-to-march/), providing real-time updates and expert analysis on the unfolding situation.

What do you think about the Budget delay and the proposed VAT increase? Share your thoughts and insights in the comments below.