Godongwana’s premise that a VAT hike is needed to fund SRD grant is decried

Daily Maverick

Finance Minister Godongwana considers a VAT increase necessary to fund the Social Relief of Distress grant, as reported by the Sunday Times. The grant, currently set at R370 a month, has been extended multiple times and is crucial for struggling South Africans. Critics argue that the focus should be on addressing mismanagement and priorities in the budget rather than burdening the vulnerable with VAT hikes.

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