How will the state pay for NHI? That’s not clear, but raised taxes will be unavoidable, and payroll taxes are on the cards
10 July 2023 - 06:30
byYolanda Mdzeke, Mohale Moloi, Mia Malan and Tsidiso Lechuba
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How will the state pay for NHI? That’s not clear, but raised taxes will be unavoidable, and payroll taxes are on the cards
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