Tag: VAT Hike

Budget 3.0: Godongwana Cuts Zero-Rated Food Basket After VAT Hike Dropped

South Africa's Budget 3.0, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 21 May 2025, marks a critical moment…

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Godongwana Defends VAT Hike as Only Option Amidst Budget Deadlock in South Africa

Godongwana Defends VAT Hike as Only Option Amidst Budget Deadlock in South Africa

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ActionSA’s Conditional Budget Support: VAT Hike Removal Key to Budget Approval

The national budget for South Africa 2025 is under close scrutiny. One political party is making a major…

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Impact of 2% VAT Hike on Consumer Confidence and South Africa’s Economy

Explore how the proposed 2% VAT increase is affecting consumer confidence and the South African economy. Learn about…

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‘Irreversible’ VAT Hike Set to Proceed as Finance Minister’s Decision Stands Legal Scrutiny

A VAT Hike might appear to be just another line in the budget of a government, but this…

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Save SA Calls for SRD Grant Increase as Godongwana Keeps It at R370 in Budget 2025

Save SA Calls for SRD Grant Increase as Godongwana Keeps It at R370 in Budget 2025

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Finance Minister Faces Backlash for Linking SRD Grant to Proposed VAT Hike

Finance Minister Faces Backlash for Linking SRD Grant to Proposed VAT Hike

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Mantashe Defends Possible VAT Hike: ‘VAT Is Not a Poor People’s Tax’ Ahead of 2025 Budget Speech

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has defended the proposed VAT hike ahead of the 2025 budget…

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DA Claps Back at ANC’s EFF Threat on 2% VAT Increase Budget Battle

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has strongly opposed the government’s proposed 2% VAT increase, pushing back against what it…

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ANC Faces Backlash Over VAT Hike and Load Shedding Ahead of Local Government Elections

ANC Faces Backlash Over VAT Hike and Load Shedding Ahead of Local Government Elections

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Budget Speech 2025: Why Godongwana Pushed for a 2% VAT Increase & Its Impact on SA

The much-anticipated yet undelivered Budget Speech 2025 by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana introduced a major tax policy shift—an…

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