VAT Hike Sparks Budget Showdown
By Rachel Mohamed Parliament has officially voted on the national budget, passing it by a narrow margin. Among the most contentious elements is a proposed 0.5% increase in VAT, which has sparked significant political backlash. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has labelled the move a betrayal of the public, while ActionSA views it as a strategic attempt to reassess government spending and explore alternative revenue streams. Speaking on VOC’s Sunday Live, […]
