VAT Hike: The easy target that hits the poor hardest

[The Mercury - South Africa] - 21/02/2026

As South Africa approaches Budget 2026, the National Treasury faces pressure over a potential VAT hike, a move deemed politically toxic despite its revenue-generating potential.

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