‘Unlawful’ VAT hike will do ‘irreparable harm’ to all South Africans: DA
Minister’s power to hike VAT is unconstitutional, says the DA in urgent court papers
03 April 2025 - 17:17
Unless a court intervenes, “every person in South Africa will pay increased taxes on goods that can never be recovered. And this will occur even though parliament has set its face against a VAT hike,” said the DA in court papers on Thursday. ..
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