Is VAT control in the minister’s hands? Court hears DA, EFF’s urgent challenge

Judge says court will try to give an order by next week Tuesday

22 April 2025 - 20:09

Whether it would be “convenient or useful or expedient” to allow the finance minister to adjust the VAT rate is irrelevant when such a power is unconstitutional, the Western Cape High Court heard on Tuesday. ..

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