- ActionSA threatens to abandon agreement if ANC does not withdraw VAT hike.
- Herman Mashaba states ActionSA supported the budget based on a recommendation to retract VAT.
- Mashaba warns ANC must honor the agreement or risk failing to pass money bills.
- ANC aims to reset relations with the Democratic Alliance amid VAT increase tensions.
- Mashaba claims ActionSA will be crucial in passing the budget.
- The fiscal framework is the first step in the budget process.
- Mashaba believes ActionSA will not face backlash if the deal with ANC fails.
- ANC plans to meet with political parties to finalize budget negotiations.
Source: ewn.co.za
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