Parliament says the MTBPS helps committees examine government spending and consider growth, services and fiscal sustainability. Follow the parliamentary process and original budget documents rather than treating announcements alone as outcomes. Source: https://parliament.gov.za/press-releases/media-accreditation-now-open-2026-medium-term-budget-policy-statement Source checked for this ZAMP sample: 11 October 2026. Original digest; confirm updates before publishing.