South Africa Weighs Budget Changes

South Africa proposes smaller VAT hike in revised budget, disagreements remain
South Africa's National Treasury on Wednesday proposed a smaller hike in value-added tax in a revised budget aimed at smoothing divisions in the ruling coalition, but uncertainty remained over whether it would get the support in parliament to pass.
South Africa in 'uncharted waters' as budget splits coalition government
says the deadlock over the budget has left South Africa in "uncharted waters". She tells the BBC that the role of parliament will now be "absolutely critical" as it either accepted, changed or ...
Key Takeaways of South Africa's 2025 Budget
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented his 2025 Budget to Parliament after Cabinet ministers held a special meeting to discuss it for a second time after they rejected a reworked Budget without the disputed 2% VAT increase.
South Africa Weighs Budget Changes as Parties Reject Tax Hikes
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana may have to make changes to the national budget after parties that control more than half the seats in parliament rejected his plans to raise taxes.
South Africa in 'unchartered waters' as budget splits coalition government
South Africa has entered unchartered waters following deep divisions in the coalition government over the national budget that has finally been tabled after a month-long delay.
How South Africa’s proposed 16% VAT rate compares to other countries around the world | Budget 2025
Explore how South Africa's proposed 16% VAT rate stacks up against global standards and what it means for consumers.
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South Africa’s government is looking fragile
B udget announcements are rarely memorable events in South Africa. But the statement on March 12th by Enoch Godongwana, the ...
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South Africa gets ready for the plunge
South Africa’s finance minister will make a second attempt at presenting an acceptable budget to a fractious coalition ...
Budget battle heads to Parliament as ANC faces widespread opposition
As the ANC's proposed Budget heads to Parliament, fierce opposition emerges from the DA, EFF, and other parties, challenging ...
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SA weighs budget changes as parties reject tax hikes
Godongwana has indicated he’s prepared to make concessions, but he said differences over the budget need to be resolved at a ...