Expenditure

Consolidated government expenditure: R1.56 trillion. Social services account for R884bn, comprising: R320.5bn for education; R187.5bn for health; R195.8bn for local development and infrastructure; and R180bn for social protection.

Total other expenditure Items: R673.4bn. Economic affairs & agriculture: R241.6bn. Defence & public safety: R198.7bn. Debt service costs: R162.4bn. General administration: R70.7bn.