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VAT Crisis | Beyond the Pump: How South Africa's fuel taxes affect daily life
While fuel taxes remain unchanged in the 2025 Budget, South Africans still pay R6. 21 per litre in levies, affecting everything from food prices to taxi fares and widening the gap between rich and poor.
Relief for taxpayers after close 2025 Budget Vote
As policymakers convene to turn these discussions into actionable changes, the prospects of a fairer tax framework stand to benefit millions.
As National Budget passes with slim majority, tax dodgers and wasteful spending must be key focus
National budget approved amid call for action on tax collection and wasteful spending.
The R85,000 'stealth tax' that has hit the average salaried South African in the past 13 years
Could South Africans be facing a financial crisis due to the government's failure to adjust tax brackets for inflation? Discover how the R85,000 'stealth tax' is impacting average salaries.
South Africans could be left worse off after salary increases in 2025, due to bracket creep
How South African employees' anticipated salary increases in 2025 may not offset inflation and tax bracket creep, leaving many worse off.
Tintswalo: Democracy's child, navigating the realities of 0. 5% VAT increase
Tinstwalo, a fictional taxpayer created by President Cyril Ramaphosa, struggles to make ends meet amid rising VAT and stagnant income tax brackets.
Budget 2025: A callous tax hike that fails the people
South Africa's 2025 Budget Speech faces backlash as critics label the proposed VAT increase and unadjusted tax brackets as a betrayal to struggling households. What does this mean for the future of the economy?
How South Africa’s proposed 16% VAT rate compares to other countries around the world | Budget 2025
Explore how South Africa's proposed 16% VAT rate stacks up against global standards and what it means for consumers.
ANCYL expresses disappointment over VAT hike and demands tax justice
ANCYL criticises the proposed VAT hike, warning it will disproportionately affect vulnerable communities and calls for urgent tax justice measures.
Over-taxing spirits fuels illicit trade, deepens budget woes
South Africa's spirits sector faces a crisis as excessive taxation drives consumers towards illicit trade, threatening both public health and the economy