BN Briefing: DA finds R30bn in one week to cut ahead of Budget; Roodt: Murmurs of a 0.75% Vat hike

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In today’s BizNews Briefing: South Africa’s budget battle intensifies ahead of the March 12. The DA insists no more tax hikes, citing R30 billion in potential spending cuts, while rumours swirl of a VAT increase. Economist Dawie Roodt warns of “new territory,” and Gina Schoeman stresses the need to restore fiscal credibility.
6 Mar 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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