Can our government live within its means? In this livestream, Martin van Staden, Head of Policy at the FMF, outlines why significant cuts in the public sector wage bill, balancing the budget, and avoiding unnecessary debt and taxation are critical for South Africa’s fiscal health. In light of this week’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) and the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) earlier this year, the focus on reducing government’s size and ensuring fiscal responsibility has never been more relevant.