Every year in South Africa, the national budget is presented with great ceremony, marking the start of lively debates about how the country’s money should be spent. This process has three main steps: setting economic goals, dividing funds between national and local governments, and deciding exactly how each department will use its share. Lawmakers from all over the country weigh in, making sure the money is shared fairly and wisely. Finally, the President signs the budget into law, turning plans into action that affect everyday lives. This yearly ritual shows democracy in motion, where people’s voices help shape the nation’s future.
