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Budget wish list

i have several top wishes for the upcoming Medium-term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). Any number of local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are in real distress and would welcome being approached for a merger and acquisition (M&A) deal. On the other hand, many foreign investors are keen to gain a foothold in Africa with a base in South Africa – but are strongly deterred by investment-unfriendly policies. There are several which I would like to see addressed.

At a fundamental level, the

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