While South Africans breathed a sigh of relief at the passing of the 2025 National Budget – and the relegation of the proposed VAT increase – one announcement of note was an increase in the fuel levy.

Mr Ngunze said the restoration of long standing Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions on aviation-related goods and services, ...

This article explores the effects of proposed VAT increases on South African consumer behaviour, highlighting the fragility ...

The EFF criticises it as ‘unimaginative’ and not benefiting poorer South Africans, while the DA calls it a step towards ...

In his third prepared budget for the year, the minister said government debt would still stabilise this year but at 77.4% of ...

The EFF is leading this mass action because South Africa is on the verge of collapse, and it is the National Treasury that ...

New regulations relating to the value-added tax (Vat) treatment of electronic services have increased uncertainty, making ...

The FRCS Tax Crimes Taskforce is ramping up enforcement, targeting serious tax evasion and financial misconduct. Key developments include several high-profile cases now formally referred to FICAC for ...

The DPM is hinting that the upcoming budget will provide certainty. Professor Prasad says while some price increases are ...

Key topicsCape Town defends fixed charges as vital for infrastructure stabilityCity's budget promotes fairness through progressive property-based tariffsCape To ...

The VAT flip-flop is a warning sign that the GNU may be operating more like a hostage situation than a partnership. South Africa needs leadership, not appeasement. If President Ramaphosa is ...