The reality of South Africa is that growth and employment can only be achieved through a combination of fiscal consolidation and investment in future growth. It is in this regard that the proposal to enhance the developmental impact of public spending and the fight against corruption warrants the unqualified support of all stakeholders, including the opposition. The ability to respond swiftly and decisively to short-term economic pressures and challenges is vital to minimise negative shocks to growth, jobs, and investments and to enable a stronger, faster recovery. Increasingly, government's economic programmes and policies are with stronger emphasis aiming at the dual objectives of accelerating growth and fighting poverty, and equal access to opportunities.