Enoch Godongwana defends his power to announce ‘temporary’ VAT increase

Daily Maverick

Finance Minister defends VAT increase, calling DA’s challenge ‘misdirected’. Minister Godongwana warns of severe consequences if 0.5% VAT hike is suspended. He argues that halting the increase would lead to loss of R13.5 billion revenue and impact state’s budgeted spending commitments.
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