# AZAPO has slammed the government of national unity following the postponement of the 2025 Budget to 12 March, calling it a sign of failure. The movement argues that political infighting led to the rejection of a proposed VAT increase from 15 to 17-percent, which it says unfairly targeted the poor. It maintains that the GNU lacks cohesion and was a mistake from the start.
BUDGET: AZAPO condemns GNU postponement of 2025 Budget