14 h. 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.

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17 h. ago Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of using the controversial 0.5% value-added tax (VAT) increase as a tool for political grandstanding. The VAT proposal has become a major sticking point between the two parties, after the DA refused to support the adoption of the fiscal framework in Parliament… Read More »Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU The post Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU first appeared on iAfrica.

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22 h. ago DA’s budget vote shows it’s ‘no decisive force’ in GNU: Mashilo

Mashilo reiterates the SACP's opposition to the proposed VAT increase.

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68 h. ago GNU Faces Crisis As Presidency Questions DA’s Commitment Following Budget Opposition

The Government of National Unity (GNU) in South Africa is experiencing significant strain after the Democratic Alliance (DA) opposed the recently proposed national budget, leading to questions about the party’s role within the coalition. The DA’s rejection of the budget, primarily due to disagreements over a proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, has intensified existing… Read More »GNU Faces Crisis As Presidency Questions DA’s Commitment Following Budget Opposition The post GNU Faces Crisis As Presidency Questions DA’s Commitment Following Budget Opposition first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers

The African National Congress (ANC) has endorsed ActionSA’s proposal to scrap the planned 0.5% VAT increase, aiming to provide relief for taxpayers already facing economic strain. ActionSA introduced an amendment to remove both the VAT and income tax increases proposed for the 2025/2026 fiscal year during Tuesday’s parliamentary joint committee on finance debate. ActionSA representative… Read More »ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers The post ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago DA Rejects VAT Increase, Steenhuisen Warns ANC Risks Public Backlash

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has firmly rejected the ANC’s proposed VAT increases, warning that his party will not support the 2025 national budget unless any VAT hikes are explicitly temporary measures. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the delayed Budget Speech presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday, Steenhuisen accused the… Read More »DA Rejects VAT Increase, Steenhuisen Warns ANC Risks Public Backlash The post DA Rejects VAT Increase, Steenhuisen Warns ANC Risks Public Backlash first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Political parties suggest alternatives to proposed VAT increase

Political parties have shared their expectations ahead of the budget speech.

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