CLEAN : Leaders of South African parties react to 2018 budget

The transcript discusses the current economic situation, highlighting past errors and the burden on poor people due to previous financial mismanagement. It critiques the low growth rate and evaluates the Minister's performance in handling the budget, noting an increase in costs for disadvantaged groups.

What is the main issue highlighted in the first section regarding the economic situation?

• The economic situation is improving rapidly.

• The growth rate is satisfactory.

• Poor people are not affected by past errors.

• The growth rate is below what is required.

What was the Minister's unexpected achievement according to the second section?

• He increased the growth rate to 5%.

• He ignored the economic challenges.

• He performed better than expected.

• He reduced the VAT.

What was the anticipated but unwelcome announcement made by the Minister?

• A decrease in public spending.

• A reduction in taxes.

• An increase in VAT.

• A new economic policy.

How does the final section describe the budget's impact on disadvantaged groups?

• It is beneficial for them.

• It is more costly for them.

• It has no impact on them.

• It reduces their financial burden.

What is the overall tone regarding the Minister's handling of the situation?

• Positive and commendable.

• Disapproving and harsh.

• Critical and negative.

• Neutral and indifferent.