DA and EFF challenge VAT increase in Western Cape High Court

The REAL cost if May 2025 VAT increases go ahead

As the DA and EFF interdict May 2025 VAT increases in the Western Cape High Court, economists have revealed the long-term cost of these measures. Latest research from the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) points to the negative impact May 2025 VAT increases will have on the South Africa economy. Should May 2025 VAT increases go ahead, it could cause long-term damage to the economy. This includes killing jobs and reducing overall gov…

South Africa: DA Takes Stand Against ANC's Tone-Deaf Budget

Press Release - The remarks below were delivered this morning by the DA Spokesperson on Finance, Dr Mark Burke MP, in front of the High Court in Cape Town where the DA's urgent court application to interdict the pending VAT increase will be heard. A recording of this morning's event can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7QFDB9dnT2c

‘The ANC doesn’t care about the poor’ — DA, EFF challenge VAT hike in high court

The DA and EFF’s challenge to Enoch Godongwana’s looming VAT increase is being heard in the Western Cape Division of the High Court, with the DA accusing the ANC of pushing a ‘tone-deaf’ Budget that will disproportionately affect the poor.

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DA and EFF challenge VAT increase in Western Cape High Court

Court reserves judgment on DA, EFF bid to halt VAT hike - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

The Western Cape High Court has reserved judgment in the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)’s urgent application to halt a VAT increase, set to kick-in on the 1st of May. Both parties are challenging the legality and constitutionality of the 50 basis point Value-Added Tax hike, adopted during the 2025/2026 Budget last month. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has always stood firm that Section 7(4) of the VAT Act empower…