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The postponement of South Africa’s national budget speech, originally set for February 19, 2025, due to disagreements over a proposed VAT increase, has sparked debate. The delay highlights a cost-of-living crisis and public frustration with government financial management. The ANC, governing in a coalition, faces resistance to the VAT hike, seen as burdensome to the economy and citizens.
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