Budget 2026: Saccawu and GOOD call for fuel-price relief and higher SRD grant

Author: Chris GililiPublished on: October 20, 2026Country: South Africa

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Budget 2026: Saccawu and GOOD call for fuel-price relief and higher SRD grant

Ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement on October 21, the Saccawu union and the GOOD Party are urging measures to ease pressure on households, protect jobs and provide relief from rising fuel prices. Saccawu national spokesperson Sithembele Tshwete said decisions on taxes, fuel levies, electricity, social grants and public services would affect workers’ take-home pay. He warned that rising operating costs and weaker consumer spending could put retail jobs, working hours and conditions under pressure. Saccawu also called for support for local textile and garment manufacturing to protect South African jobs.

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