South Africa's budget remains stuck as parties reject reduced VAT hike
A revised budget presented on Wednesday by South Africa's finance minister was immediately rejected by major political ...
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MK Party approaches Progressive Caucus parties to hold joint national shutdown against VAT hike
The party announced on Friday that it’s planning a nationwide protest to demonstrate against government’s 0.5% VAT hike.
2025 budget breakdown: experts discuss VAT hikes and economic implications for South Africa
Discover how South African experts are reacting to the 2025 Budget Speech, highlighting concerns over VAT increases, youth ...
South African Reserve Bank to pause rate-cutting cycle, resume in May- Reuters poll
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will likely keep interest rates steady at its March 20 meeting as global trade risks ...
South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after US cuts aid
Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax ...
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Budget Speech 2025: Electricity price hike, VAT increase cripples Mzansi
With VAT and electricity going up, South Africans will dig deep into their pockets to make end meets in the coming weeks and ...
South African Reserve Bank to pause rate-cutting cycle, resume in May
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will likely keep interest rates steady at its March 20 meeting as global trade risks ...
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Fikile Mbalula Defends VAT Increase, SA Annoyed As SG Says Cutting Ministerial Perks Won’t Help
Fikile Mbalula stated that cutting ministerial perks would not have saved enough to fund the country’s R2.7 trillion budget, ...