South Africa scraps proposed tax increase after pushback from coalition partners and opposition

South Africa cancels tax plan following political resistance

The South African government on Thursday canceled a proposed tax increase that had threatened to collapse the unity government after a pushback from various political parties.

News24 | 'We have to work together': Steenhuisen says VAT debacle could have been avoided

In hindsight, the impasse on the now scrapped VAT increase of 0.5 percentage points, which led to a fallout between the GNU's largest partners, the DA and ANC, could have been avoided, says DA leader Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen.

South Africa scraps proposed tax increase after coalition partners pushback

The South African government has canceled a proposed tax increase that has threatened to collapse the unity government after a pushback from various political parties

South Africa: Finance Minister Suspends VAT Hike

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana scrapped the planned 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, which was set to take effect on May 1, keeping the VAT rate at 15%.

South Africa scraps proposed tax increase after pushback from coalition partners and opposition

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