Budget 2008 keenly anticipated (News 24 South Africa)

Story date: 2008-02-18 04:11:17
Added on: 2008-02-18 05:00:25

Trevor Manuel's Budget speech is even more keenly anticipated this year in view of the electricity crisis and its anticipated negative impact on the economy.


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