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The Western Cape Cape High Court heard arguments from the DA, EFF, Parliament and the National Treasury in the urgent application to interdict the VAT increase and set aside the decision to adopt the fiscal framework
As the South African government allocates millions in COVID-19 relief funds to the taxi industry, BOSA raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the funding process.
ActionSA MP Alan Beesley wrote to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana asking about the specific provisions of the PFMA used by Dirco to cover the expenditure on litigation at the International Court of Justice without requesting approval from the National Treasury.
Amid rising financial pressures, EFF treasurer-general Omphile Maotwe suggests an 'apartheid tax' as a more equitable alternative to the proposed VAT increase. Will this controversial idea gain traction?
Civic associations are voicing strong opposition to the City’s draft budget, highlighting significant tariff hikes that threaten to impose financial strain on middle-income households. With a public comment period open until May 2, residents are urged to express their concerns.
The Democratic Alliance is in court taking legal action against the government's proposed 0. 5% VAT increase, arguing it will disproportionately affect the poor and vulnerable.
ActionSA and ANC's agreement to scrap the VAT hike within 30 days highlights a significant step towards alleviating South Africa's budget crisis.
Speaking at the Assemblies of God church service on Friday, ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile asked the congregation in Thaba Nchu, the Free State to pray for them so that they can work and deliver services for them.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) had previously written a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, accepting the VAT increase but only if the ANC scrapped the Expropriation Act.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana justifies the expenditure of R38. 3 million to bolster South Africa's legal battle against Israel in the International Court of Criminal Justice
Civil society groups and members of the public took the opportunity to voice their concerns on Wednesday during a parliamentary hearing on the budget for 2025-26 financial year.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addresses the controversial 0. 5% VAT increase in the 2025 budget, clarifying his position and the role of Parliament in the decision-making process.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addresses the controversial 0. 5% VAT increase in the 2025 budget, clarifying his position and the role of Parliament in the decision-making process.
SAOU warns that the government's Early Retirement Programme could devastate the education sector, risking the loss of experienced educators
Helen Zille has confirmed the Democratic Alliance will remain within the Government of National Unity despite opposing the controversial VAT increase.
The ANC says it is committed to fostering dialogue with opposition parties FF Plus and DA to address pressing fiscal challenges, including the controversial VAT increase.
Political analysts are sounding the alarm that the ANC's proposed VAT increase could alienate their core voter base, just as the party prepares for crucial 2026 local government elections.
The ANC says it is committed to fostering dialogue with opposition parties FF Plus and DA to address pressing fiscal challenges, including the controversial VAT increase.
The EFF clarifies that its meetings with the ANC are part of the broader budget process, dismissing claims that the 0. 5% VAT increase could be reversed within 30 days as 'not practical or legislatively permissible'.
The EFF has announced a planned march to the office of Northern Cape Premier Dr. Zamani Saul in Kimberley on April 22 to request a review on Orania’s status.
Township tuck shop owners and small manufacturers reveal how the proposed VAT hike threatens their survival, with some already taking loans to avoid raising prices on their struggling customers.
Citizens are losing trust in the government system because of its inability to deliver for them, leading them to invest more in private services.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced the ANC's plan to reconfigure the alliance, aiming to strengthen the GNU.
The DA and EFF have approached the court to legally challenge the passing of the 2025 Budget that included a 0. 5% Value-Added-Tax (VAT).
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula reports positive progress in cross-party talks to resolve the 2025 National Budget impasse, with a roadmap expected next week despite tensions over the proposed VAT increase that saw GNU partners vote against the fiscal framework.