# United Africans Transformation calls for introducing a wealth tax following the government’s reversal of the proposed VAT increase. The party argues that taxing the wealthy would be a more just and effective way to raise revenue without burdening poor and working-class citizens. The party’s spokesperson, Mighty Mabule, says alternative measures must now focus on […]
# A new Ipsos survey shows South Africans are divided on whether Black Economic Empowerment should continue. The survey commissioned by News24 found that 44-percent want the government to continue BEE policies, while 36-percent think it should stop. Support is higher among black South Africans at 46-percent and white respondents support ending BEE. More than […]
# AfriForum says the City of Tshwane’s proposed 194-rand city cleansing levy is unlawful, amounts to double taxation, and unfairly targets already overburdened residents. The civil rights organisation argues the charge goes against the law because it’s not based on actual service use. AfriForum’s Arno Roodt has proposed alternative revenue strategies, including improved property tax […]
# The South African National Taxi Council has clarified that continued Covid-19 relief fund payments to taxi operators are legitimate and follow strict eligibility criteria. According to the council, only tax-compliant operators with valid operating licenses qualify. They dismissed claims of irregular payments, stating delays are often due to license backlogs, not mismanagement. Santaco’s Rebecca […]
# Forum for South Africa calls on president Cyril Ramaphosa to remove Finance minister Enoch Godongwana, labelling him incompetent and fatigued. The organisation argues Godongwana’s handling of the proposed VAT increase before scrapping it entirely, shows indecisiveness and a lack of concern for the poor. The forum’s Tebogo Mashilompane says the minister’s actions prove he […]
# Athletics: Sprinter Gift Leotlela has won the men’s 100-metres title at South Africa’s senior championships in Potchefstroom. He beat world junior champion and Olympics silver medallist Bayanda Walaza by just 0.01 seconds, finishing in 9.99 seconds. Walaza came second in ten seconds, and Benjamin Richardson took third place in 10.05 seconds. Both Leotlela and […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has urged the government of national unity to improve internal engagement after the confusion surrounding the now-scrapped VAT hike. While welcoming the decision to keep VAT at 15-percent, the organisation says the situation could have been avoided through better coordination. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage says South Africa’s real issue […]
# Stellenbosch Business School economist André Roux says keeping VAT unchanged is good news for the public, but warns the government still has a big budget gap to fix. He adds with lower economic growth expected, tax income will shrink even more. Roux believes the best solution is to cut wasteful government spending and boost […]
# ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says the scrapping of the VAT increase is a win for ordinary South Africans. Mashaba says, despite being outside the government of national unity, his party played a key role by offering alternative revenue solutions and negotiating with the ANC in good faith. He dismissed claims ActionSA backed the VAT […]
