南非财政部否认对国防预算挑战负责, South Africa's Treasury denies responsibility for defense budget challenges, amid criticism from the navy.

南非国库否认对国防部队面临的预算挑战负责,并回应海军司令Adm Monde Mabose的指控。 South Africa's National Treasury has denied responsibility for budget challenges faced by the country's defense force, responding to accusations by the navy's head, Adm Monde Mabose. 财政部说,它管理预算过程,但强调最后核准由议会作出。 The Treasury said it manages the budget process but emphasized that final approval comes from Parliament. 它指出,作为稳定公共财政战略的一部分,2025/2026年拟议的国防预算为572亿兰特。 It pointed to a proposed defense budget of R57.2 billion for 2025/2026 as part of a strategy to stabilize public finances. EFF批评财政部的反应是防御性的,要求增加透明度。 The EFF criticized the Treasury's response as defensive, calling for more transparency.