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President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the 2025 Budget as a crucial tool for driving development, reducing poverty, and fostering inclusive growth in South Africa, amidst economic constraints.
Finance Minister Godongwana's proposed VAT increase sparks debate as experts question whether South Africans should bear the burden of government spending inefficiencies. UCT's Professor Naidoo warns of potential 'pyrrhic victory' in controversial budget proposal.
Jacob Zuma’s MK Party will take the streets of Pretoria, demonstrating over the proposed VAT hike and planned liquidation of Ithala Bank.
Exploring the stark contrast between South Africa's political opulence and the reality of poverty, this article calls for a moral recalibration in leadership and priorities