# Labour federation COSATU has applauded Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision not to raise VAT. This follows legal action by the DA and EFF. COSATU’s Matthew Parks says keeping VAT at 15-percent will ease pressure on the working class, and calls for a review of expenditure plans:
COSATU welcomes VAT freeze as Godongwana withdraws budget bills [SOUND]
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