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Budget Speech 2025

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13 Mar 2025 · 18:22 General news
SACP Slam Proposed VAT Increase

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has firmly rejected the government's proposal to raise the Value-Added Tax (VAT) by 0.5 percentage points in both the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027…

by Staff Writer
12 Mar 2025 · 18:03 Finance
2025 Budget: SRD Grant Extended

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will continue for another year, despite government currently appealing a court ruling on its eligibility criteria and long-term status.

by Staff Writer