11 h. ago Decision to suspend VAT increase only addresses a symptom: MKP

MKP says it believes the plan is a brutal blueprint for mass impoverishment

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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56 h. ago Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final

Crystal Palace outplayed Aston Villa as they soared into the FA Cup final for only the third time with two brilliant goals by Ismaila Sarr and a stunner by Eberechi Eze sealing a 3-0 victory in an entertaining clash at Wembley on Saturday. Palace’s fans, dreaming of a first major trophy in the south London… Read More »Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final The post Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final first appeared on iAfrica.

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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.

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58 h. ago Rural development still a major priority in Eastern Cape: Mabuyane

Premier Oscar Mabuyane says more must be done to bridge rural development gaps in Eastern Cape.

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61 h. ago LIVE | Freedom Day: Jacob Zuma delivers the Solomon Mahlangu lecture

uMkonto weSizwe Party leader Jacob Zuma is scheduled to deliver the Solomon Mahlangu lecture today.

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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.

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4 d. ago SARS instructs vendors to continue 15% VAT charges after reversal

The VAT withdrawal has left a 75-billion Rand shortfall over the next three financial years

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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.

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5 d. ago LIVE | Political parties brief media on fiscal framework discussions

ANC, IFP, Action-SA, PAC, Rise Mzansi, BOSA, UDM, Good Party, Al-Jamah and PA hold media briefing

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6 d. ago State witness to take the stand as Joshlin Smith trial continues

Jacquen Appollis, Steveno Van Rhynand and Kelly Smith stand accused of kidnapping Joshlin Smith.

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6 d. ago Mashatile motorcade shooting will deepen divisions within ANC: Saul

The re-elected ANC N Cape Chairperson was speaking at the party's elective conference in Kimberley.

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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.

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

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

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7 d. ago ANC in Northern Cape finalises plans for 10th provincial conference

The conference is expected to elect the current party chairperson, Doctor Zamani Saul, unopposed.

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8 d. ago MK Party describes late Pope as advocate for peace and reconciliation

A fierce advocate for peace and reconciliation is how MK Party has described the late Pope.

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9 d. ago Neto Strikes Late To Keep Chelsea’s Champions League Hopes alive

Pedro Neto scored in stoppage time as Chelsea fought back to beat neighbours Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Sunday and breathe life into their quest to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League. Chelsea moved up to fifth in the Premier League standings with 57 points, level with Nottingham Forest, who travel to… Read More »Neto Strikes Late To Keep Chelsea’s Champions League Hopes alive The post Neto Strikes Late To Keep Chelsea’s Champions League Hopes alive first appeared on iAfrica.

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