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In a world where anything is better than nothing, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana should be applauded for providing a 25% rebate for solar roof panels. But as an incentive for families to really invest in solar panels and therefore give some relief to the country’s ageing electricity grid, the rebate is not bold enough. At the same time, the minister has been praised for committing to provide Eskom with debt relief amounting to R254-billion. That’s the view of Scrolla.Africa’s political editor Zukile Majova – In this week’s podcast as we look at the good, the bad and the ugly of the SA National Budget, delivered as the country is buckling under the impact on increasing power blackouts and the sudden departure of Eskom’s CEO earlier than expected. We’ll also touch on the election in 2024 and the inertia around the cabinet reshuffle. And listen out for some disagreement over the potential for a South African incarnation of an Arab Spring. Hosted by veteran journalist Jeremy Maggs.
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