# The ANC has reaffirmed its commitment to a pro-poor fiscal framework, following the adoption of the 2025 fiscal framework by Parliament. The party supports reconsidering the proposed 0.5-percent VAT increase, adjusting tax brackets to prevent bracket creep, and giving the National Treasury 30-days to present alternative revenue measures. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says the budget prioritises the needs of the poor and working class, aiming to protect the social wage and sustain economic recovery.
ANC supports reconsidering VAT increase and income tax adjustments