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South Africa is facing a critical water crisis characterized by significant shortages, mismanagement, and inadequate infrastructure investment. Prominent leaders criticize the lack of foresight in maintaining essential services, while the …
South Africa’s Worsening Water Crisis: Challenges and Solutions Read More
South Africa is increasing its VAT from 15% to 16% by April 2026 in two phases to address its fiscal deficit and enhance public service funding. The opposition raises concerns …
South Africa to Raise VAT to 16% in Phased Increments by 2026 Read More
On Wednesday, South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana revealed a revised budget, proposing a staggered VAT increase to 16% by 2026/27, which was met with strong opposition led by the …
South Africa’s Revised Budget Faces Backlash Despite VAT Reduction Read More
The South African government faced protests over a revised budget, proposing a 1% VAT increase. Despite efforts to address economic concerns and infrastructure needs, significant opposition arose from the Democratic …
South Africa’s Revised Budget Faces Backlash Amid Austerity Measures Read More
South Africa proposes a reduced VAT increase from 15%, raising it by 0.5% in May and another 0.5% in 2026. Opposition from the Democratic Alliance complicates support for the budget. …
South Africa’s Revised Budget Proposal Features Smaller VAT Hike Amidst Political Tensions Read More
South Africa’s finance minister presented a revised budget proposing a one-percentage-point increase in VAT, which met with immediate criticism from the Democratic Alliance. The budget allocates over one trillion rands …
South Africa’s Revised Budget Faces Opposition Despite Smaller Tax Hike Read More
The Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s second largest party, led by John Steenhuisen, will not support the national budget in its current form, following the African National Congress’s loss of parliamentary …
Democratic Alliance Rejects South African National Budget Support Read More
South Africa’s National Treasury is proposing a smaller VAT hike of 0.5 percentage points after initial opposition to a 2-point increase. Disputes within the ruling coalition remain, with the Democratic …
South Africa’s Revised Budget Proposes Smaller VAT Hike Amidst Political Disputes Read More