Enoch Godongwana

Enoch Godongwana, as the Minister of Finance, had his power to unilaterally change the VAT rate curtailed by the South Africa===Western Cape Division of the High Court of South Africa's ruling. His proposed VAT increases in 2025 were a central point of contention in the legal challenge, and he was ordered to pay the Democratic Alliance's costs.

As the Finance Minister of South Africa, Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2026 Budget Speech, confirming increases to fuel taxes, which will contribute to higher fuel prices.

Enoch Godongwana, the Finance Minister of South Africa, is responsible for announcing the national budget, which Transalloys hopes will include meaningful electricity tariff relief for the smelting sector.

As Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana announced increased fuel taxes during his 2026 Budget Speech, which will add to the overall fuel price hike in South Africa.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is urged to abolish the Health Promotion Levy to provide immediate relief to local sugar producers and manufacturers.