34 h. ago EFF hails court ruling suspending VAT hike as victory for the poor

EFF says VAT suspension by court protects poor South Africans and restores Parliament’s authority.

Events

38 h. ago LIVE | EFF leader Julius Malema briefs media on suspended VAT hike

EFF Leader Julius Malema briefs the media on suspended VAT increase

Politics

43 h. ago MK Party distances itself from VAT debate, stands with majority view

The WC High Court has ruled to suspend the VAT hike that was to come into effect on May 1.

Politics

55 h. ago High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF

National Treasury has been dealt another blow in the value-added tax (VAT) increase saga after the Western Cape High Court ordered that parliament’s adoption of the fiscal framework and VAT increase be set aside. The court made the order on Sunday in the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters’s(EFF) court challenge to have the… Read More »High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF The post High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

56 h. ago DA warns VAT hike can’t be stopped without parliamentary approval

The DA says Finance Minister cannot reverse the VAT increase without Parliament's approval.

Events

3 d. ago DA, EFF intensify legal battle over VAT hike and 2025 budget

DA, EFF head to court to stop VAT increase and challenge the legality of the 2025 budget process.

Politics

4 d. ago Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has introduced urgent legislation in Parliament to scrap the impending value-added tax (VAT) increase, set to take effect in just six days. However, the move has sparked legal uncertainty over whether it will be sufficient to halt the hike in time. In an unprecedented step, Godongwana has also withdrawn the two… Read More »Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain The post Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

7 d. ago EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has labelled Parliament’s process to adopt the new fiscal framework and value-added tax (VAT) hike as “farcical” and unconstitutional. The party made its case in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday, intervening in the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s urgent application seeking to halt the VAT increase, scheduled to take effect… Read More »EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation The post EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

7 d. ago ActionSA accuses DA of complicity in initial VAT hike proposal

ActionSA has accused the Democratic Alliance of political opportunism and hypocrisy.

Politics

2 w. ago Godongwana holds final say on VAT hike decision: Maswanganyi

Decision to implement proposed VAT increase rests solely with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Politics

2 w. ago DA Calls Budget Talks with ANC ‘Constructive,’ Reiterates Opposition to VAT Hike

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has described its recent meeting with the African National Congress (ANC) regarding the ongoing budget impasse as constructive. In a brief statement, DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille said that negotiating teams from both parties engaged in robust but respectful discussions. The meeting follows heightened tensions last week when the DA… Read More »DA Calls Budget Talks with ANC ‘Constructive,’ Reiterates Opposition to VAT Hike The post DA Calls Budget Talks with ANC ‘Constructive,’ Reiterates Opposition to VAT Hike first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has stated that the party will not consider joining the Government of National Unity (GNU) unless the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase is withdrawn. Despite supporting the African National Congress (ANC) in passing the fiscal framework in Parliament, Mashaba emphasized that addressing the VAT hike and income tax bracket adjustments… Read More »ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal The post ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago ANC Initiates ‘Reset’ of Government of National Unity Amid DA Tensions

The African National Congress (ANC) has announced intentions to recalibrate the Government of National Unity (GNU) by engaging with additional political parties, following the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) opposition to the 2025 National Budget. Despite this move, the DA and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) will remain within the GNU for the time being. ANC Secretary-General Fikile… Read More »ANC Initiates ‘Reset’ of Government of National Unity Amid DA Tensions The post ANC Initiates ‘Reset’ of Government of National Unity Amid DA Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago DA challenges fiscal framework, slams VAT hike process as unlawful

DA leader says parliament did not follow proper procedure when it adopted the Fiscal Framework.

Politics

3 w. ago Steenhuisen Reaffirms DA’s Commitment to Government of National Unity Amid Budget Disputes

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has reiterated his party’s dedication to South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), despite recent tensions with the African National Congress (ANC) over the 2025 budget. The DA opposed the proposed 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, leading to a strain in relations between the coalition partners. ANC Parliament… Read More »Steenhuisen Reaffirms DA’s Commitment to Government of National Unity Amid Budget Disputes The post Steenhuisen Reaffirms DA’s Commitment to Government of National Unity Amid Budget Disputes first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago SARS forges ahead with 0.5% VAT hike despite DA legal challenge

SARS makes provisions to go ahead with the 0.5% VAT increase on May 1.

Politics

3 w. ago South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken legal action against the South African government’s 2025 budget, challenging the constitutionality of its approval process and seeking to block a proposed value-added tax (VAT) hike. The DA, the second-largest party in the fragile ruling coalition, opposed the fiscal framework passed by Parliament, calling the process procedurally flawed. The… Read More »South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty The post South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

4 w. ago Finance Committee report recommends VAT, Tax hike alternatives

The committee report will be tabled in the National Assembly on Wednesday.

Politics