Relax, no-one has a clue what’s going on

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is trying to fool you about the real size of the VAT hike

16 March 2025 - 00:00

If you’re worried that you don’t really understand what’s going on, relax. No-one has a clue and anyone who says otherwise — sharp business types or switched-on social media types with “breaking news” — is lying to you.  ..

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