Proposal that broke Budget 2025: 2% VAT increase amidst spending pressures
This increase would have further impoverish many financially struggling consumers has drawn the ire of Government of National ...
National Budget postponed: SA Finance Minister addresses controversial VAT plans
In a dramatic turn of events, South Africa's National Budget has been postponed as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana grapples ...
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Some economists say Rand's tumble caused largely by budget postponement
JOHANNESBURG - Some economists believe the rand's weak performance against the US dollar has been caused by the postponement of the budget speech on Wednesday. The rand began the day trading at R18.33 ...
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Treasury says it aimed to cushion the poor from VAT increase
Proposed budget review called for an increase in VAT to 17% but the list of exempted food items was to be broadened ...
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Government planned to spend VAT on civil servant pay hikes, Grade R
In an unprecedented move, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Budget Speech has been delayed. Follow the blog here for updates.
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VAT increase would do far more harm than good – Chamber welcomes Governments last-minute decision to reconsider its budget priorities
Mr Jacques Moolman, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Cape Chamber welcomes Government’s last-minute ...