South Africa’s finance minister wanted to raise VAT

South Africa’s fight over VAT raises a key question: who should bear the burden of taxes?
The important question in a democratic setting is who gets to pay taxes and how they connect to the well-being of its citizens.
What a 2% VAT hike would mean for the average consumer in South Africa
For the time being, South Africans can breathe a little easier, as the 2% increase would have a short-term negative impact, particularly because VAT applies to most goods and services, raising their costs and putting additional strain on consumers' wallets, he adds.
South Africa's finance minister fails to unveil budget after tax row
South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has been forced to postpone the unveiling of the national budget following sharp disagreements within the coalition government.
South Africa’s finance minister wanted to raise VAT: the pros and cons of a tricky tax
South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, cancelled the unveiling of the country’s 2025 budget as it was due to be released. The move is unprecedented in the country’s history. The reason for the abrupt cancellation was the failure of the minister to get cabinet approval for the proposal to raise value added tax (VAT) from 15% to 17%.
South Africa’s budget postponed for first time after cabinet rift
Officials say pro-business Democratic Alliance and senior figures in African National Congress objected to VAT rise
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The 2% VAT hike Treasury kept quiet—And why they pushed for it
Godongwana flagged plans to hike value-added tax, without saying it would raise the rate by two percentage points to 17%.
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VAT blow to South Africa
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From 10 percent to a possible 17 percent - How South Africa’s VAT rate increased over the years
The delay of South Africa’s 2025 Budget Speech raises concerns over a proposed VAT increase, potentially impacting households ...