The head of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, was spotted arriving at the Cape Town parliament building for the address on the budget by Enoch Godongwana. Malema was accompanied by Sinawo Tambo, the national spokeswoman for the EFF, and Vuyani Pambo.
As the bell rung for all members of parliament to enter, a bodyguard in a black suit was also following Julius Malema. Julius Malema, the head of the Economic Freedom Fighters, has recently received a warning that there have been attempts on his life and that he needs to increase his protection. The reason he was spotted with a bodyguard may be due to this.
The finance minister says government will provide debt relief for Eskom amounting to R254 million.He adds that individuals who install rooftop solar panels from 1 March 2023 will be able to claim a rebate of 25 per cent of the cost of the panels, up to a maximum of R15 000. This can be used to reduce their tax liability in the 2023/24 tax year.
