South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a significant increase in military and judicial spending to combat crime during the national budget speech.
In a bid to address escalating crime rates, South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced budget allocations focused on enhancing military and judicial resources. This decision follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent declaration of deploying the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in conjunction with police forces to tackle issues such as illegal mining and organized crime. The government aims to bolster efforts in maintaining public order and security, making these services a priority in the national budget.
