Godongwana: SA’s Constitution, red tape stall investment

Author: Na'ilah EbrahimPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: South Africa

Business & Economy

Godongwana: SA’s Constitution, red tape stall investment

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the country’s Constitution and red tape are holding back investment. The supplied article text provides no further details about the obstacles he cited or any proposed measures.

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