SACP celebrates reversal of VAT increase as a win for the working class

SACP celebrates reversal of VAT increase as a win for the working class

How the VAT Increase Cancellation Will Help SASSA Beneficiaries

In a significant policy reversal, the South African government has canceled the proposed increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT) that was set to take effect on May 1, 2025. This decision is particularly beneficial for recipients of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants, who are among the most economically vulnerable citizens.​ Understanding the VAT Hike Proposal The initial plan aimed to raise the VAT rate from 15% to 15.5% in 2025, …

A victory for ordinary citizens, especially the poor and the working class, and for South Africa's democracy.

Reversal of VAT increases a hard-won victory for the working class, a call against austerity | South African Communist Party (SACP)

Thursday, 24 April 2025: - The South African Communist Party (SACP) welcomes the decision by the National Treasury, announced on 23 April 2025, to reverse the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) increases. This reversal marks a significant victory for the working class, achieved through persistent mobilisation, mass action and principled resistance led by progressive formations, including the SACP. The immediate task facing the working class is to st…