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South Africa’s 2025 Budget, aiming to raise over R60 billion through a VAT increase, faced skepticism from economists. Data reveals a history of government overestimating revenue projections, leading to shortfalls, especially after tax hikes like the previous VAT increase to 15%. The proposed VAT hike to 17% in the shelved budget sparked controversy, with concerns about inflation and interest rates.
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