South Africans are reminded to send Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan their tips on what they would like to see in the country's budget. This year, the Minister would specifically like to get the country's views on how South Africa can achieve an economic growth rate of 7% a year over the next 20 years. South Africans are also encouraged to send through tips on how this growth can be made more inclusive, i.e. spread to more people and thus reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality.
The budget tips campaign is run throughout the year and ensures active participation in government programmes, especially matters related to the economy. Minister Gordhan will present the 2011 budget to Parliament on 23 February 2011 at 2pm.