The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) welcomes the withdrawal of the proposed increase in VAT to 15.5, while raising concerns about the false choice between VAT and further social cuts. This reversal is a testament to the power of public participation, broad social consensus in pursuit of more just and sustainable Continue Reading
PUBLISHED BY: News24/City Press WRITTEN BY: Matshidiso Lencoasa and Bongani Xezwi From a threatened 2% VAT increase that would have deepened the crisis for low-income households, to a disputed fiscal framework passed despite widespread concern, this year’s budget has unfolded amid growing tension between power and participation. The Finance Minister Continue Reading
We fully support the establishment of this Expert Panel to consider appropriate mechanisms to ameliorate the impact of the VAT increase on poor and low-income households.
