Azar Jammine of Econometrix discusses whether SA can afford a budget deficit and when growth will pick up with Fin24.com's James Monteiro. Time: 3:43
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Fin24.com's wrap of the biggest stories of the National Budget 2009; with insights from economists, business leaders, tax experts and deputy finance minister Nhlanhla Nene.
Black Management Forum president Jimmy Manyi speaks to Fin24.com's James Monteiro on how the budget's focus on low- to middle-income groups is set to benefit SA. Time: 4:18
SA Chamber of Commerce & Industry consultant Bill Lacey speaks to Ines Schumacher about how the fuel levy introduced in the budget could have a negative impact on food prices. Time: 4:05
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Fin24.com's Ruan Jooste speaks to Justin Liebenberg from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr and Ernie Lai King from Deneys Reitz about tax-related matters coming out of this year's budget. Time: 11:33
Fin24.com's Nolulamo Matutu takes to the streets of Johannesburg to find out what South Africans thought of the 2009 national budget. Time: 3:02
Deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene speaks to Fin24.com's Ana Monteiro about the challenges government faced with the 2009 budget. Time: 6:41
Sanlam chief economist Jac Laubscher speaks to Fin24.com about individual tax cuts in the budget, which he says are better than expected. Time: 5:42
The CEO of Standard Bank SA speaks to Fin24.com about the group's plans for 2010. Time: 3:03
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