Treasury to allocate last R45bn of virus stimulus in October | Fin24

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Treasury to allocate last R45bn of virus stimulus in October | Fin24

While the president announced a R500 billion Covid-19 package April, Treasury only outlined plans to spend R455 billion in a special adjustment budget presented last month.

Source: https://www.news24.com

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