- ActionSA proposes a plan to raise R100 billion without increasing VAT
- The proposal challenges a planned VAT hike set to generate R28 billion
- ActionSA met with Finance Minister Godongwana to discuss alternatives
- The plan involves reducing wasteful spending and finding new revenue sources
- ActionSA aims to hold the government accountable for spending habits
- The proposal comes amid tensions in the Government of National Unity
- The Democratic Alliance refused to support the budget due to the VAT hike
- ActionSA’s role in passing the budget has sparked political realignment talks
- ActionSA is considering its future role in opposition or government
- The Freedom Front Plus also rejected the budget, increasing reliance on ActionSA and BOSA for support
Source: centralnews.co.za
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