- South Africa’s government approved the 2025/26 National Budget with a phased VAT increase
- Parliament adopted the 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals after a debate
- The Standing Committee on Finance’s report was approved with 194 votes in favor and 182 against
- VAT will increase by half a percentage point in 2025/26 and another half in 2026/27, reaching 16 percent
- The increase is expected to generate R28bn in 2025/26 and R14.5bn in 2026/27
- Public hearings and submissions were part of the budget approval process
- The Democratic Alliance opposes the budget and plans to challenge it in court
- The VAT increase is set to take effect on 1 May 2025
Source: zawya.com
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