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Credit ratings agencies Moody's and Fitch have challenged South Africa's National Treasury projections, warning that government debt will stabilise at higher levels than anticipated in the 2025 Budget. The agencies predict debt-to-GDP ratios could reach 80%, while political tensions within the GNU threaten budget implementation
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