‘Irreversible’ VAT hike based on a solid legal footing
Finance minister’s decision cannot be blocked before implementation date
18 March 2025 - 13:55
UPDATED 18 March 2025 - 22:52
Enoch Godongwana, the finance minister, is on solid ground in the unfolding drama over his proposed VAT rate increase.
This is according to a legal opinion for Parliament's standing committee on appropriations, which limits the nonpartisan advisory body’s immediate ability to challenge the decision...
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