SAFTU condemns Finance minister’s rejection of a wealth tax [SOUND]

# The South African Federation of Trade Unions has expressed disappointment and condemnation of Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s outright rejection of a wealth tax for South Africa. SAFTU’s Asive Dyani says the Minister’s position is entirely consistent with the pro-rich fiscal posture that has characterised the government and National Treasury for years. She says the federation has consistently argued that South Africa requires a progressive wealth tax: