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Democratic Alliance celebrates VAT hike reversal, political parties maintain it wasn't DA alone
The Democratic Alliance claimed victory for the reversal of the VAT increase, but other political parties are not impressed ...
Jacaranda FM2h
DA hails court ruling on VAT hike as victory for all
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s decision to suspend the proposed VAT increase, ...
South African rand stable after VAT hike withdrawn, markets await budget clarity
The South African rand was stable on Thursday after the finance ministry said it was withdrawing a contentious increase in ...
The Africa Report3d
South Africa’s budget impasse is over, but coalition disputes remain
South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reversed his contentious proposed 0.5% value-added tax (VAT) hike, but ...
Jacaranda FM3h
Court halts VAT increase, parly fiscal approval overturned
The Western Cape High Court has suspended the planned increase in Value Added Tax (VAT), which was set to begin next month, ...
BusinessTech2d
DA not quitting Government of National Unity
DA leader John Steenhuisen says the party has no intention of walking away from the GNU—and if the ANC wants them out, they will have to kick them out.
Pacific Daily News7d
Myanmar rebels prepare to hand key city back to junta, China says
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) ousted Myanmar's military from the city of Lashio in August 2024, capturing their northeastern command and a key trade route to China.