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South Africa scraps proposed tax increase after pushback from coalition partners and opposition
The South African government has canceled a proposed tax increase that has threatened to collapse the unity government after ...
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Parties Hail End of ANC Dominance After VAT Hike Reversal
Several political parties have welcomed the end of the African National Congress (ANC)’s political dominance, saying it can no longer unilaterally impose tax increases without coalition consensus.
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Democratic Alliance Celebrates VAT Hike Reversal, Political Parties Maintain It Wasn’t DA Alone
The Democratic Alliance claimed victory for the reversal of the VAT increase, but other political parties are not impressed ...
Massive triumph for political organisations as treasury scraps 0.5% VAT increase
Godongwana has announced that the National Treasury would no longer be implementing the controversial 0. 5 percentage points increase in the VAT from 1 May in a statement on Wednesday night ...
South African rand firms as investors seek clarity on budget
South Africa's rand firmed on Friday as investors awaited clarity amid a dispute over the national budget that has rattled ...
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Bad news for anyone paying income tax in South Africa
While all the focus is on the reversal of the VAT hike in South Africa, individual taxpayers are still on the hook for almost ...
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Why South Africa’s youth voters are staying away from the polls
Youth disillusionment, political mistrust and lack of opportunity are keeping millions away from the polls, raising concerns ...
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R335m for political parties; Meet Ace Magashule's judge: Today's Top 7 stories in 7 minutes
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the ...
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Young people not apathetic to voting, they don't trust political parties, govt - IEC
The IEC held a media briefing on Wednesday, where it announced it had officially begun preparing for the upcoming local ...
The Citizen2d
Trick or Treat? ActionSA and Bosa may have signed political death wish if VAT increase goes through
Mbalula says the ANC salutes parties that have put the interest of South Africans above narrow party politics by backing the ...
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Orania: South Africa’s most functional town - or its most misunderstood?
Key topics Orania thrives through self-reliance and zero state supportTown upholds Afrikaner culture via education, economy, ...
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Can South Africa help Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal?
As Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets South Africa’s Ramaphosa in Pretoria, Moscow-allied politicians protest the state visit.