National Budget Speech 2012 (22 February 2012)

This document is the 2012 Budget Speech delivered by South Africa's Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, on 22 February 2012. It States the government’s aims to reduce unemployment, poverty, and inequality through infrastructure investment and economic reform, outlining a narrative of national unity and collective action to achieve these goals. It discusses the budget as part of President Zuma’s third administration and frames the period as a transition to modern infrastructure, a vibrant economy, and improved quality of life, while acknowledging economic uncertainty. The text includes references to accessibility of budget documents and the broader context of South Africa’s post-2008 recovery.