Institute of Race Relations to engage EFF, MK on alternatives to increasing VAT and BEE [SOUND]

# The Institute of Race Relations says it will engage both the EFF and the MK Party leaders this week on an alternative to the controversial increase in Value Added Tax. The IRR says with some parties who voted against the VAT hike, it is vital to seriously consider alternatives for the increase. The institute’s Makone Maja says one such alternative is ending all BEE procurement premiums paid by government: