The making of leaders

FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube steered through the 2026 national budget in Parliament, albeit some significant amendments from opposition lawmakers who stood their ground in defence of the overtaxed working poor. 

Ncube tried to draw the line in the sand when he replied to MPs after the second reading debate of the Finance Bill 2026. 

His language and tone were sarcastic.

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