# The Public Servants Association says it is extremely disappointed with the recently passed 2025 budget, which includes a controversial proposed increase in Value Added Tax. The union says this decision, made without adequate consultation with key stakeholders, will have severe repercussions for the working class and vulnerable communities across South Africa. The association’s Claude Naiker says they are calling for efficiency, which can be achieved through the proper allocation of resources:
PSA extremely disappointed with the passing of the 2025 budget [SOUND]
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