(1)Whether the National Treasury intends to implement reforms to decrease the continued support for (a) loss-making state companies, (b) spending on temporary welfare grants and (c) increased debt-service costs which are predicted to see the budget deficit widen to 6,5% of gross domestic product in the fiscal year ending 31 March 2024; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;
(2) whether the National Treasury will heed the warnings from the International Monetary Fund; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?