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VAT deal means GNU stays — just in time as new survey shows South Africans are gatvol of the drama
A midnight deal that saw the National Treasury drop the VAT increase and reach a possible out-of-court settlement on the DA’s ...
South Africa's finance minister says he won't resign after VAT U-turn
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said on Thursday he will not resign after the government's U-turn on a ...
South African rand stable after VAT hike withdrawn, markets await budget clarity
The South African rand was stable on Thursday after the finance ministry said it was withdrawing a contentious increase in ...
South Africa scraps proposed tax increase after coalition partners pushback
The South African government has canceled a proposed tax increase that has threatened to collapse the unity government after a pushback from various political parties ...
ANC denies negotiations with Jacob Zuma's MK Party over Government of National Unity
The ANC firmly rejects claims of secret talks with Jacob Zuma's MK Party, emphasising transparency and accountability in ...
South Africa: state of the nation 30 years into democracy
Setting up a unity government highlights that a positive turnaround is possible for South Africa, though it is far from ...