The South African Treasury is facing pressure to weaken its proposed spending cuts.
- The cuts could have threatened a popular monthly grant program that supports millions of South Africans.
- During a cabinet meeting, ministers rejected the Treasury’s plans to reduce spending.
- The decision to water down the cuts aims to safeguard the grant program and its beneficiaries.
- There are concerns about the potential consequences of reducing support for the grant program, both socially and politically.
- Many South Africans rely on the monthly grant to meet their basic needs and sustain their livelihoods.
- The move to soften the spending cuts may be driven by a desire to maintain public support and mitigate potential backlash.